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You are a young citizen of a developing country. Write a letter in less than 150 words to a newspaper, highlighting your concern over incorrect disposal of biomedical waste and to spread awareness of the same.
The Covid19 pandemic has changed the lives of all human beings, and has driven massive consumption of personal protective equipment worldwide. People have adapted to wearing face masks as a 'new normal'. At the same time, the disposal of biomedical waste is a major concern, especially in developing countries with limited resources. Biomedical waste includes used Rapid Antigen Tests, PCR Tests, used injections, and used masks. We have observed that people who use the test kits and masks at home, often fail to dispose them off properly. This is counter productive, as it poses the risk of aiding the virus' transmission, and can potentially be life threatening to others. Hospitals, too, produce a huge amount of waste and it is imperative they dispose it off properly following all norms. If not scientifically handled and disposed, it could cause serious risk not just to human health, but also pose a serious threat to terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Thank you for highlighting my concerns to your readership, and I request you to keep highlighting these concerns to your audience regularly via your articles.
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### Instruction: You are a young citizen of a developing country. Write a letter in less than 150 words to a newspaper, highlighting your concern over incorrect disposal of biomedical waste and to spread awareness of the same. ### Context: ### Answer: The Covid19 pandemic has changed the lives of all human beings, and has driven massive consumption of personal protective equipment worldwide. People have adapted to wearing face masks as a 'new normal'. At the same time, the disposal of biomedical waste is a major concern, especially in developing countries with limited resources. Biomedical waste includes used Rapid Antigen Tests, PCR Tests, used injections, and used masks. We have observed that people who use the test kits and masks at home, often fail to dispose them off properly. This is counter productive, as it poses the risk of aiding the virus' transmission, and can potentially be life threatening to others. Hospitals, too, produce a huge amount of waste and it is imperative they dispose it off properly following all norms. If not scientifically handled and disposed, it could cause serious risk not just to human health, but also pose a serious threat to terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Thank you for highlighting my concerns to your readership, and I request you to keep highlighting these concerns to your audience regularly via your articles.</s>
How often should I walk my adult dog?
Depending on the age of your dog, you may find that your dog likes to take walks 3-6 times a day. To make sure your adult dog pees and poops regularly during the day, your dog would appreciate a walk at least every 6 hours. Walks usually last around 15 minutes but the longer the walk the better.
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### Instruction: How often should I walk my adult dog? ### Context: ### Answer: Depending on the age of your dog, you may find that your dog likes to take walks 3-6 times a day. To make sure your adult dog pees and poops regularly during the day, your dog would appreciate a walk at least every 6 hours. Walks usually last around 15 minutes but the longer the walk the better.</s>
What is a proof that there are two irrational numbers where raising one to the power of the other produces a rational number?
Here is a proof by cases that there exist two irrational numbers a and b such that a^b is rational. First, consider a = b = sqrt(2). Recall that sqrt(2) is irrational, so If a^b = sqrt(2) ^ sqrt(2) is rational, we are done because we have found irrational a and b with a^b being a rational number. Otherwise, sqrt(2) ^ sqrt(2) is irrational. Let a = sqrt(2) ^ sqrt(2) and b = sqrt(2). Then a ^ b = (sqrt(2) ^ sqrt(2)) ^ sqrt(2) = sqrt(2) ^ (sqrt(2) * sqrt(2)) = sqrt(2) ^ 2 = 2, which is rational. So either way, we can find irrational a and b with a^b being rational.
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### Instruction: What is a proof that there are two irrational numbers where raising one to the power of the other produces a rational number? ### Context: ### Answer: Here is a proof by cases that there exist two irrational numbers a and b such that a^b is rational. First, consider a = b = sqrt(2). Recall that sqrt(2) is irrational, so If a^b = sqrt(2) ^ sqrt(2) is rational, we are done because we have found irrational a and b with a^b being a rational number. Otherwise, sqrt(2) ^ sqrt(2) is irrational. Let a = sqrt(2) ^ sqrt(2) and b = sqrt(2). Then a ^ b = (sqrt(2) ^ sqrt(2)) ^ sqrt(2) = sqrt(2) ^ (sqrt(2) * sqrt(2)) = sqrt(2) ^ 2 = 2, which is rational. So either way, we can find irrational a and b with a^b being rational.</s>
Write a short story about a revolution for decentralisation against an evil government set in a dystopian future where cryptocurrencies prevail.
‘Viva la revolución’ Lia thought as she completed the last transaction. The artifice hack had gone down flawlessly with stacks of cryptocurrencies airdropped to all Skvllpvnkz in the Hideout. The Skvllpvnkz were coalition of survivors bound to overthrow the evil corporation. Lia knew she’d been connected to the Corp’s servers far too long now and her location would be exposed. There was little time. She began the live stream: ‘Skvllpvnkz! We endured and raged with fury, but now we rise from the ashes! Delirious from abstract memories of a world the elders spoke of and only dream of! By the will of Gods we will prevail! Our ancestors fought for freedom. We fight for decentralisation!’ The aircast is interrupted and Lia is cut off. At the Hideout, time stood still as Lia’s voice echoed in the vast underground maze. The silence that followed was brief. As the cryptocurrency airdrop materialised, a victorious uproar spread like a wave. The Skvllpvnkz would finally be free.
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### Instruction: Write a short story about a revolution for decentralisation against an evil government set in a dystopian future where cryptocurrencies prevail. ### Context: ### Answer: ‘Viva la revolución’ Lia thought as she completed the last transaction. The artifice hack had gone down flawlessly with stacks of cryptocurrencies airdropped to all Skvllpvnkz in the Hideout. The Skvllpvnkz were coalition of survivors bound to overthrow the evil corporation. Lia knew she’d been connected to the Corp’s servers far too long now and her location would be exposed. There was little time. She began the live stream: ‘Skvllpvnkz! We endured and raged with fury, but now we rise from the ashes! Delirious from abstract memories of a world the elders spoke of and only dream of! By the will of Gods we will prevail! Our ancestors fought for freedom. We fight for decentralisation!’ The aircast is interrupted and Lia is cut off. At the Hideout, time stood still as Lia’s voice echoed in the vast underground maze. The silence that followed was brief. As the cryptocurrency airdrop materialised, a victorious uproar spread like a wave. The Skvllpvnkz would finally be free.</s>
Write a letter to Dear Abby on relationship advice.
Dear Abby, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to seek your advice as my relationship with my partner has gotten to an unbearable stage in the last few weeks and is weighing heavy on my mind. We have been together for seventeen years now. We love each other deeply but have been struggling to connect on a deeper level. I want this relationship to work more than anything in the world, but I am unsure where to start. I have tried talking to him about my feelings, but he seems to shrug me off at any attempt. It feels like the rock has set in.I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Sincerely, Mrs. Mavis.
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### Instruction: Write a letter to Dear Abby on relationship advice. ### Context: ### Answer: Dear Abby, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to seek your advice as my relationship with my partner has gotten to an unbearable stage in the last few weeks and is weighing heavy on my mind. We have been together for seventeen years now. We love each other deeply but have been struggling to connect on a deeper level. I want this relationship to work more than anything in the world, but I am unsure where to start. I have tried talking to him about my feelings, but he seems to shrug me off at any attempt. It feels like the rock has set in.I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Sincerely, Mrs. Mavis.</s>
how to handle loneliness in your life?
The first step of handling loneliness, depression is to observe the triggering patterns and understand the causal effect. Once, we identify the time block, try to compartmentalize your feelings and back thoughts. Fill those time blocks or duration of the day with an useful activity such as engaging in a physical activity, picking up sports, cooking or try radically a new activity and immerse yourself. so that the there are no back thoughts in your mind. Plan your weekend and evenings with activities to switch off. Pick up a hobby which you are interested in. Try to go on a date or meetup to whom you can date through various forums outside of your work or a person radically in a different field.
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### Instruction: how to handle loneliness in your life? ### Context: ### Answer: The first step of handling loneliness, depression is to observe the triggering patterns and understand the causal effect. Once, we identify the time block, try to compartmentalize your feelings and back thoughts. Fill those time blocks or duration of the day with an useful activity such as engaging in a physical activity, picking up sports, cooking or try radically a new activity and immerse yourself. so that the there are no back thoughts in your mind. Plan your weekend and evenings with activities to switch off. Pick up a hobby which you are interested in. Try to go on a date or meetup to whom you can date through various forums outside of your work or a person radically in a different field.</s>
What is the best watch in the world ?
No one watch qualifies as best. It depends on an individual's preferences. Broadly watches can be classified into Digital and Mechanical watches. Mechanical watches can be further categorized into automatic and non-automatic. Digital watches typically use an electronic circuit to keep track of time. They generally are mass-produced and are inexpensive but highly accurate in keeping time. On the other hand, Mechanical Automatic watches typically use a rotor, or metal weight, to power the timepiece and keep time. The rotor is powered by the movement of the watch wearer's hand. Premium watches are handmade and can be pretty expensive. They also are the least accurate in keeping time. However, watch enthusiasts still love and collect these watches. Mechanical non-automatic watches typically use a quartz crystal to keep track of time. These are inexpensive and very accurate at keeping time. So the best watch for you depends on what you are looking for. If you have a tight budget and care about accurate timing, then digital or non-automatic watches might work well. On the other hand, if you are a watch enthusiast, then Automatic watches are a great buy.
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### Instruction: What is the best watch in the world ? ### Context: ### Answer: No one watch qualifies as best. It depends on an individual's preferences. Broadly watches can be classified into Digital and Mechanical watches. Mechanical watches can be further categorized into automatic and non-automatic. Digital watches typically use an electronic circuit to keep track of time. They generally are mass-produced and are inexpensive but highly accurate in keeping time. On the other hand, Mechanical Automatic watches typically use a rotor, or metal weight, to power the timepiece and keep time. The rotor is powered by the movement of the watch wearer's hand. Premium watches are handmade and can be pretty expensive. They also are the least accurate in keeping time. However, watch enthusiasts still love and collect these watches. Mechanical non-automatic watches typically use a quartz crystal to keep track of time. These are inexpensive and very accurate at keeping time. So the best watch for you depends on what you are looking for. If you have a tight budget and care about accurate timing, then digital or non-automatic watches might work well. On the other hand, if you are a watch enthusiast, then Automatic watches are a great buy.</s>
What is the best way to answer an interview question?
The first recommended step is to ask clarifying questions to ensure you understand the question correctly and gather the requirements needed to answer effectively. If it is a mathematical or computer science question, go ahead and work your way through the problem while you verbalize your thought process along the way. If it is a situation question, you should use the STAR method. 1. Situation - set the scene and provide context, 2. Task - describe what was needed to be done and why, 3. Action - explain what action you took, and 4. Result - describe the result of your actions and what you learned from the experience
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### Instruction: What is the best way to answer an interview question? ### Context: ### Answer: The first recommended step is to ask clarifying questions to ensure you understand the question correctly and gather the requirements needed to answer effectively. If it is a mathematical or computer science question, go ahead and work your way through the problem while you verbalize your thought process along the way. If it is a situation question, you should use the STAR method. 1. Situation - set the scene and provide context, 2. Task - describe what was needed to be done and why, 3. Action - explain what action you took, and 4. Result - describe the result of your actions and what you learned from the experience</s>
which weighs more, a pound of bricks or a ton of feathers?
A ton is more than a pound, so a ton of feathers weighs more than a pound of bricks.
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### Instruction: which weighs more, a pound of bricks or a ton of feathers? ### Context: ### Answer: A ton is more than a pound, so a ton of feathers weighs more than a pound of bricks.</s>
Write an friendly, convincing e-mail to my landlord asking whether I can get a dog.
I am writing to you today to request permission to get a dog into the unit. As current, responsible tenants, we'd like to make every effort to assure you we will not be bothered. We would like to set up a time to discuss the conditions you have to qualify us as pet owners. At that time, we are happy to discuss any financial requirements you may have in order for us to keep a dog. We promise to provide appropriate levels of exercise, attention and care for our dog. We will continue to keep a clean apartment, take into consideration our dog's interaction with neighbors and ensure our pet is properly cared for whenever we're unable to take care of it ourselves.
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### Instruction: Write an friendly, convincing e-mail to my landlord asking whether I can get a dog. ### Context: ### Answer: I am writing to you today to request permission to get a dog into the unit. As current, responsible tenants, we'd like to make every effort to assure you we will not be bothered. We would like to set up a time to discuss the conditions you have to qualify us as pet owners. At that time, we are happy to discuss any financial requirements you may have in order for us to keep a dog. We promise to provide appropriate levels of exercise, attention and care for our dog. We will continue to keep a clean apartment, take into consideration our dog's interaction with neighbors and ensure our pet is properly cared for whenever we're unable to take care of it ourselves.</s>
Does money make you happy?
The short answer is no. It makes it more convenient but does not make people inherently happier. Also, the more you try to acquire money and focus on it, the less happy you become because there is never enough. On average, people want about 15-20% more money than they currently have. Additionally, folks with less money but who live in close-knit communities are among the happiest and most satisfied with life.
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### Instruction: Does money make you happy? ### Context: ### Answer: The short answer is no. It makes it more convenient but does not make people inherently happier. Also, the more you try to acquire money and focus on it, the less happy you become because there is never enough. On average, people want about 15-20% more money than they currently have. Additionally, folks with less money but who live in close-knit communities are among the happiest and most satisfied with life.</s>
What are foundational models?
Foundational Models as the name says can be the foundation for many applications of the AI Model, using self-supervised learning and transfer learning, the model can apply information it learnt about one situation to another. As an example. You learn to drive one car and without too much effort you can drive most of the other cars, even trucks or a bus.
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### Instruction: What are foundational models? ### Context: ### Answer: Foundational Models as the name says can be the foundation for many applications of the AI Model, using self-supervised learning and transfer learning, the model can apply information it learnt about one situation to another. As an example. You learn to drive one car and without too much effort you can drive most of the other cars, even trucks or a bus.</s>
Write a recruiter message to someone in tech on LinkedIn
Dear person xy, I hope this message finds you well. I am with company z and we're currently looking for a position p role. Given your extensive experience with technologies t1 and t2, I believe that you might be a good fit for the role. Would you be open to discussing the role in more detail? I am looking forward to hearing from you, All the best, recruiter r
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### Instruction: Write a recruiter message to someone in tech on LinkedIn ### Context: ### Answer: Dear person xy, I hope this message finds you well. I am with company z and we're currently looking for a position p role. Given your extensive experience with technologies t1 and t2, I believe that you might be a good fit for the role. Would you be open to discussing the role in more detail? I am looking forward to hearing from you, All the best, recruiter r</s>
What makes you smile? What makes you happy?
I smile when I can let life slow down a bit and I can stop to appreciate what's around me. The small things are the best. A passerby having a happy moment. A great song. A nice tree.
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### Instruction: What makes you smile? What makes you happy? ### Context: ### Answer: I smile when I can let life slow down a bit and I can stop to appreciate what's around me. The small things are the best. A passerby having a happy moment. A great song. A nice tree.</s>
What are some fun activities to do in Charlotte, NC?
Charlotte is the most-visited city in the state, attracting 28.3 million visitors in 2018. Fun area attractions include Carolina Panthers NFL football team and Charlotte Hornets basketball team, Carowinds amusement park, Charlotte Motor Speedway, U.S. National Whitewater Center, Discovery Place, Great Wolf Lodge, Sea Life Aquarium, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Billy Graham Library, Carolinas Aviation Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Levine Museum of the New South, McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Mint Museum, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
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### Instruction: What are some fun activities to do in Charlotte, NC? ### Context: ### Answer: Charlotte is the most-visited city in the state, attracting 28.3 million visitors in 2018. Fun area attractions include Carolina Panthers NFL football team and Charlotte Hornets basketball team, Carowinds amusement park, Charlotte Motor Speedway, U.S. National Whitewater Center, Discovery Place, Great Wolf Lodge, Sea Life Aquarium, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Billy Graham Library, Carolinas Aviation Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Levine Museum of the New South, McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Mint Museum, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.</s>
What are your thoughts of Michael Jackson as a singer and person
Michael Jackson is acclaimed as the greatest pop star of all times. He invented the Moon Walk and created many chartbuster hits. He still continues to have a loyal fanbase across the world, shows on him are still running packed houses in Las Vegas.
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### Instruction: What are your thoughts of Michael Jackson as a singer and person ### Context: ### Answer: Michael Jackson is acclaimed as the greatest pop star of all times. He invented the Moon Walk and created many chartbuster hits. He still continues to have a loyal fanbase across the world, shows on him are still running packed houses in Las Vegas.</s>
Write a dialogue describing a phone call between a parent named June Smith and her daughter's doctors office making an appointment for a sports physical. The daughter is named May, she plays soccer, and the doctor's schedule is very busy at the start of the school year.
Dr's Office: Hello, this is Dr. Marshall's office, how can I help you? June: Hi, this is June Smith, and I'm calling to make an appointment for my daughter May. Dr's Office: Okay, what type of appointment is this? June: She needs a sports physical for her school soccer team Dr's Office: Sounds good, Dr. Marshall has an appointment available in two weeks on Friday at 10 am June: Is there anyway to see the doctor before then? Dr's Office: Unfortunately, with school starting the schedule is very packed, so that is the first available appointment. June: Okay, I'll take the appointment on the Friday then. See you then! Dr's Office: Sounds good, I'll put you in the schedule. Is there anything else I can help with? June: Nope, that's all. Have a nice day!
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### Instruction: Write a dialogue describing a phone call between a parent named June Smith and her daughter's doctors office making an appointment for a sports physical. The daughter is named May, she plays soccer, and the doctor's schedule is very busy at the start of the school year. ### Context: ### Answer: Dr's Office: Hello, this is Dr. Marshall's office, how can I help you? June: Hi, this is June Smith, and I'm calling to make an appointment for my daughter May. Dr's Office: Okay, what type of appointment is this? June: She needs a sports physical for her school soccer team Dr's Office: Sounds good, Dr. Marshall has an appointment available in two weeks on Friday at 10 am June: Is there anyway to see the doctor before then? Dr's Office: Unfortunately, with school starting the schedule is very packed, so that is the first available appointment. June: Okay, I'll take the appointment on the Friday then. See you then! Dr's Office: Sounds good, I'll put you in the schedule. Is there anything else I can help with? June: Nope, that's all. Have a nice day!</s>
Provide a 10-step flow for a heterosexual couple's non-religious wedding ceremony.
1) Bride walks down the aisle 2) Officiant welcomes everyone 3) Officiant thanks the bride and groom's parents and all attendees for being there 4) Officiant recognizes family members who have passed away or could not attend 5) Officiant shares a quick history and their experience with the bride and groom 6) Family member or friend shares a non-religious reading, such as a poem or excerpt from a novel 7) Bride and groom exchange vows 8) Bride and groom exchange rings 9) Officiant introduces the bride and groom as husband and wife ("you may kiss the bride!") 10) Bride and groom exit, walking back down the aisle, followed by bridal party
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### Instruction: Provide a 10-step flow for a heterosexual couple's non-religious wedding ceremony. ### Context: ### Answer: 1) Bride walks down the aisle 2) Officiant welcomes everyone 3) Officiant thanks the bride and groom's parents and all attendees for being there 4) Officiant recognizes family members who have passed away or could not attend 5) Officiant shares a quick history and their experience with the bride and groom 6) Family member or friend shares a non-religious reading, such as a poem or excerpt from a novel 7) Bride and groom exchange vows 8) Bride and groom exchange rings 9) Officiant introduces the bride and groom as husband and wife ("you may kiss the bride!") 10) Bride and groom exit, walking back down the aisle, followed by bridal party</s>
How to learn or do something complex?
Nothing in the world is complex if you break down into the bits and pieces that made it. What you see as a complex thing is a person or multiple persons spending a lot of time adding more pieces on top of a very simple design. So the easiest way to do or learn something complex is to learn the basic first and try to build something your own. Once you are on that path you will see how a simple thought or design evolves in complexity as you stabilize your design to cater to a wider set of uses.
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### Instruction: How to learn or do something complex? ### Context: ### Answer: Nothing in the world is complex if you break down into the bits and pieces that made it. What you see as a complex thing is a person or multiple persons spending a lot of time adding more pieces on top of a very simple design. So the easiest way to do or learn something complex is to learn the basic first and try to build something your own. Once you are on that path you will see how a simple thought or design evolves in complexity as you stabilize your design to cater to a wider set of uses.</s>
Write a response to a veteran interested in renting my house
Hello, Thank you for your inquiry, it’s so nice to meet you. We’d love to keep our home in the vet community, thank you for your service! When would you prefer to move in? I’ll send you our rental application for you to complete as a next step.
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### Instruction: Write a response to a veteran interested in renting my house ### Context: ### Answer: Hello, Thank you for your inquiry, it’s so nice to meet you. We’d love to keep our home in the vet community, thank you for your service! When would you prefer to move in? I’ll send you our rental application for you to complete as a next step.</s>
Why I want to visit Chicago
Chicago is one of the best cities in the USA, chicago is known for its architecture. There are lot of fun things to do in and around downtown chicago. Chicago downtown is also known for its best food, you will have option of variety of food when you walk around downtown. Would surely recommend doing the architecture boat ride on the chicago river
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### Instruction: Why I want to visit Chicago ### Context: ### Answer: Chicago is one of the best cities in the USA, chicago is known for its architecture. There are lot of fun things to do in and around downtown chicago. Chicago downtown is also known for its best food, you will have option of variety of food when you walk around downtown. Would surely recommend doing the architecture boat ride on the chicago river</s>
Will you say sorry to your kids?
When I was a child, my mom never apologized to me, making it seem like she could never make a mistake. I didn't like the dynamic of our relationship then; and even now, as an adult, I feel like I should be able to talk to her as equals. Unfortunately, she still believes that she can never be wrong simply because she's my mom. That's why I've made a conscious decision to be a different kind of parent - one who is willing to apologize when they make a mistake. I believe that it's important to treat our children with fairness and respect, and that includes acknowledging when we are in the wrong and taking responsibility for our actions.
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### Instruction: Will you say sorry to your kids? ### Context: ### Answer: When I was a child, my mom never apologized to me, making it seem like she could never make a mistake. I didn't like the dynamic of our relationship then; and even now, as an adult, I feel like I should be able to talk to her as equals. Unfortunately, she still believes that she can never be wrong simply because she's my mom. That's why I've made a conscious decision to be a different kind of parent - one who is willing to apologize when they make a mistake. I believe that it's important to treat our children with fairness and respect, and that includes acknowledging when we are in the wrong and taking responsibility for our actions.</s>
You have been placed in the position of supporting the 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Please develop your position into a one-page position paper (12-point font, single spaced).
The Citizens United case is ultimately one pertaining to freedom of speech—while undeniable to US citizens, the protection of free speech was previously denied to unions and corporations. Now, they can express support or criticism of political candidates. This should be good news for both dominant political parties, as liberals tending to support unions and conservatives tending to laud free enterprise both have great voice in the election process. Concern, however, has been raised that companies now have too loud a voice. But, who makes up companies? Individual humans, who are free to join and leave those companies at will. Why would a group of humans be devoid of any rights to which the individuals of the group are entitled? The constitutional right to free speech, it follows, applies to groups of individuals – which companies are – and those groups should be able to leverage their earned dollars to further promote their own well-being. And the ruling has legal precedent: dating back to 1868, US corporations have enjoyed equal protection under the 14th amendment and protection against search and seizure without warrant (Totenberg, N.) But the decision cannot be analyzed solely through legal theory. What have the actual impacts been since the ruling? Rather than observing unlimited spending from corporations as feared, the last ten years have reemphasized the importance of low-level donors; instead of focusing power on just one party or candidate that certain corporations back, political parties have taken turns assuming power; corporate donations remain under 10% of total political spending at the federal level. Furthermore, it seems that wealthy individuals, rather than any specific union or corporation, have been making oversized donations that dominant the budgets of super-PACs. It follows that any concerns around voices dominating the political conversation are indeed individuals, not unions or corporations as fear. Citizens United allows companies to further act in their best interests and raise issues pertaining to the business. US citizens can and should be trusted to consume rhetoric intellectually, instead of shielded from the arguments companies are making.
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### Instruction: You have been placed in the position of supporting the 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Please develop your position into a one-page position paper (12-point font, single spaced). ### Context: ### Answer: The Citizens United case is ultimately one pertaining to freedom of speech—while undeniable to US citizens, the protection of free speech was previously denied to unions and corporations. Now, they can express support or criticism of political candidates. This should be good news for both dominant political parties, as liberals tending to support unions and conservatives tending to laud free enterprise both have great voice in the election process. Concern, however, has been raised that companies now have too loud a voice. But, who makes up companies? Individual humans, who are free to join and leave those companies at will. Why would a group of humans be devoid of any rights to which the individuals of the group are entitled? The constitutional right to free speech, it follows, applies to groups of individuals – which companies are – and those groups should be able to leverage their earned dollars to further promote their own well-being. And the ruling has legal precedent: dating back to 1868, US corporations have enjoyed equal protection under the 14th amendment and protection against search and seizure without warrant (Totenberg, N.) But the decision cannot be analyzed solely through legal theory. What have the actual impacts been since the ruling? Rather than observing unlimited spending from corporations as feared, the last ten years have reemphasized the importance of low-level donors; instead of focusing power on just one party or candidate that certain corporations back, political parties have taken turns assuming power; corporate donations remain under 10% of total political spending at the federal level. Furthermore, it seems that wealthy individuals, rather than any specific union or corporation, have been making oversized donations that dominant the budgets of super-PACs. It follows that any concerns around voices dominating the political conversation are indeed individuals, not unions or corporations as fear. Citizens United allows companies to further act in their best interests and raise issues pertaining to the business. US citizens can and should be trusted to consume rhetoric intellectually, instead of shielded from the arguments companies are making.</s>
Write a concise and somewhat funny email about making a betting pool for the 2023 Masters golf tournament
From: Me To: Friend Subject: 2023 Masters Betting Pool Hi Closest Friends, April has arrived, the Easter Bunny is coming and although the azaleas have all died from blooming too early and then freezing, the Masters will go on! It should be an eventful year with Tiger (aka the GOAT) making his return, Koepka coming off a huge win on the LIV tour, the incredible golf program that is University of Florida (aka Billy Horschel) looking for their first Masters champion, and many more. We plan on having the 101st annual Master's draft on Tuesday around 10PM EST. See you there. Cheers! - Me
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### Instruction: Write a concise and somewhat funny email about making a betting pool for the 2023 Masters golf tournament ### Context: ### Answer: From: Me To: Friend Subject: 2023 Masters Betting Pool Hi Closest Friends, April has arrived, the Easter Bunny is coming and although the azaleas have all died from blooming too early and then freezing, the Masters will go on! It should be an eventful year with Tiger (aka the GOAT) making his return, Koepka coming off a huge win on the LIV tour, the incredible golf program that is University of Florida (aka Billy Horschel) looking for their first Masters champion, and many more. We plan on having the 101st annual Master's draft on Tuesday around 10PM EST. See you there. Cheers! - Me</s>
What are Salesforce's Inc current state and challenges?
Salesforce can be best described as being in the “Elaboration” stage within the organization's lifecycle. Salesforce, to date, has managed its growth very well. Despite growing to 17000 employees, Salesforce managed to retain its core culture. It also responded to external challenges, especially against the competition, as Salesforce today competes in the CRM industry and emerged as a viable alternative to AWS. Salesforce relies more heavily on bureaucratic control mechanisms than clan and market control. Salesforce divided itself into functional units, namely, Product, Customer, People, Strategy, and Revenue. It does have some core focus areas, like the public sector as an industry vertical. Even though Salesforce, when viewed through a rational lens, is a bureaucratic organization, it is designed for flexibility, i.e, organic design. The decision-making is pushed down to the business unit rather than being driven by the top management. Salesforce’s Tableau and Slack acquisitions are adaptive, quick, innovative, and much required in a changing and complex environment. With Slack and Tableau, Salesforce has an edge against other cloud providers in the platform space.
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### Instruction: What are Salesforce's Inc current state and challenges? ### Context: ### Answer: Salesforce can be best described as being in the “Elaboration” stage within the organization's lifecycle. Salesforce, to date, has managed its growth very well. Despite growing to 17000 employees, Salesforce managed to retain its core culture. It also responded to external challenges, especially against the competition, as Salesforce today competes in the CRM industry and emerged as a viable alternative to AWS. Salesforce relies more heavily on bureaucratic control mechanisms than clan and market control. Salesforce divided itself into functional units, namely, Product, Customer, People, Strategy, and Revenue. It does have some core focus areas, like the public sector as an industry vertical. Even though Salesforce, when viewed through a rational lens, is a bureaucratic organization, it is designed for flexibility, i.e, organic design. The decision-making is pushed down to the business unit rather than being driven by the top management. Salesforce’s Tableau and Slack acquisitions are adaptive, quick, innovative, and much required in a changing and complex environment. With Slack and Tableau, Salesforce has an edge against other cloud providers in the platform space.</s>
Which airport should I fly if I go to San Francisco Bay Area?
There are 3 major airports in San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), and San Jose International Airport (SJC). They are located in different areas in Bay Area and serves different neighborhoods. If you are flying to San Francisco or Peninsula area, San Francisco Internal Airport is the most convenient airport. If you go to East Bay, such as UC Berkeley or Oakland, Oakland International Airport is the best option. If you go to South Bay, such as Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Jose, then San Jose International Airport would be your destination.
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### Instruction: Which airport should I fly if I go to San Francisco Bay Area? ### Context: ### Answer: There are 3 major airports in San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), and San Jose International Airport (SJC). They are located in different areas in Bay Area and serves different neighborhoods. If you are flying to San Francisco or Peninsula area, San Francisco Internal Airport is the most convenient airport. If you go to East Bay, such as UC Berkeley or Oakland, Oakland International Airport is the best option. If you go to South Bay, such as Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Jose, then San Jose International Airport would be your destination.</s>
How can I thicken my soup recipe?
If you want to make your soup thicker, try adding a small amount of cornstarch. This can help the soup to be less thin and runny. If it is a creamy soup, instead of using skim or 1% milk, try using whole milk or even heavy cream. Both of these will add more body to the soup you are making. Not a fan of dairy? Try out coconut cream, but know this could change the flavor profile slightly.
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### Instruction: How can I thicken my soup recipe? ### Context: ### Answer: If you want to make your soup thicker, try adding a small amount of cornstarch. This can help the soup to be less thin and runny. If it is a creamy soup, instead of using skim or 1% milk, try using whole milk or even heavy cream. Both of these will add more body to the soup you are making. Not a fan of dairy? Try out coconut cream, but know this could change the flavor profile slightly.</s>
Describe a trip through the United States for a 14 day vacation in a rental car
The about 14 days trip through the United States starts at Las Vegas. You can easily get a direct flight from Europe to Las Vegas in the States. That makes an easy start for your trip. As you start in Las Vegas take some time to adjust and adapt to the scenery. There are a lot of things to do and see in Las Vegas itself. For example, take a walk along the strip to see all the hotels and casinos, even get inside of one - the Caesars Palace or the Venetian are very interesting. Also there are a lot of show offerings such as Cirque du Soleil or parties in the evening, if you want to have good seats it's best to book your tickets in advance before you start your trip. As you strolled through the city of Las Vegas for two days, on the third day it's time to pick up your rental car. With your rental car begins your road trip through the wide streets of the United states. The first goal for your trip will be Zion Nationalpark in Utah, about a 3 hours drive from Las Vegas. In this national park you have the chance to hike and wander around beautiful nature. One of the most impressive hikes is called Angels Landing. At the highest point of this hike you have a beautiful overview of the whole national park. But be aware that it is necessary to book your ticket for this trail way in advance or if you want to do it on short notice you have to have luck in the lottery. Otherwise you are not allowed to hike this trail. That restriction is necessary because too many people hiked the trail and it became dangerous, so numbers of hikers had to be limited a day. If you spend two day exploring the landscape of Zion Nationalpark it's time to move on to the next location, which is Bryce Canyon National Park also in Utah. It takes around two to 3 hours to drive there from Zion. The area right before the Nationalpark is small with some restaurants, hotels, motels or campgrounds. The Canyon itself is huge and will give you a lot of opportunity to explore. In the wintertime it can be very cold and snowy, therefore bring warm clothes. In the two days you spend there you can visit beautiful overviews on the edge of the canyon and also hike down and explore the deeper canyon. One of the highlights is the amphitheater or Thors' hammer. It is also recommended to watch the sun rise over Bryce Canyon because it's more spectacular from the colors than the sunset in the evening. From Bryce Canyon Nationalpark the road trip continues to the city of Page in Arizona from where you can visit the Antelope Canyon. Take at least one full day there to discover either the upper or the lower Antelope Canyon. But be aware, you have to book tickets in advance! If you don't get a ticket for them there is also Antelope Canyon X, which is a real alternative to visit and maybe even less crowded then the other ones. From this point of the tour you then drive to Grand Canyon National Park, which will take about 3 hours at least. This is probably the highlight of the National Parks in this area of the United States. Recommended is to stay at least for two days, even better if you have more time. You should take one trail down the canyon if you are in the physical state to do this. One most common way down is the south Kalib trail which has a beautiful viewpoint called Ooh Aah Point. If you want to watch the sunset in the evening the desert view watchpoint is a great way to do so. Also take some time to stroll around at Grand Canyon Village, there are some nice souvenir shops and more. From Grand Canyon National Park the road trip then moves on to the last target location, which is Los Angeles in California. It's a longer drive there and takes around 8 hours to drive there. But once you arrive there you will have some nice, relaxing days before your flight back home to Frankfurt. You can spend one day visiting Santa Monica, the beach and the Pier there. It's nice to rent a bicycle out there and ride along the beach side through Venice Beach up to Hermosa beach or even further if you like. Another activity could be to visit Dolby Theatre and the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, there are a lot of shops out there or you can just stroll along. But one thing to be aware of when visiting Los Angeles with a car is that there is always traffic and you can be stuck in traffic many times. As Los Angeles is the last stop on the proposed US-trip on your last day it is time to bring back your rental car right before you fly back, just bring it to the rental car stores at the LAX airport. From this airport you will board your flight back to Europe or somewhere else.
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### Instruction: Describe a trip through the United States for a 14 day vacation in a rental car ### Context: ### Answer: The about 14 days trip through the United States starts at Las Vegas. You can easily get a direct flight from Europe to Las Vegas in the States. That makes an easy start for your trip. As you start in Las Vegas take some time to adjust and adapt to the scenery. There are a lot of things to do and see in Las Vegas itself. For example, take a walk along the strip to see all the hotels and casinos, even get inside of one - the Caesars Palace or the Venetian are very interesting. Also there are a lot of show offerings such as Cirque du Soleil or parties in the evening, if you want to have good seats it's best to book your tickets in advance before you start your trip. As you strolled through the city of Las Vegas for two days, on the third day it's time to pick up your rental car. With your rental car begins your road trip through the wide streets of the United states. The first goal for your trip will be Zion Nationalpark in Utah, about a 3 hours drive from Las Vegas. In this national park you have the chance to hike and wander around beautiful nature. One of the most impressive hikes is called Angels Landing. At the highest point of this hike you have a beautiful overview of the whole national park. But be aware that it is necessary to book your ticket for this trail way in advance or if you want to do it on short notice you have to have luck in the lottery. Otherwise you are not allowed to hike this trail. That restriction is necessary because too many people hiked the trail and it became dangerous, so numbers of hikers had to be limited a day. If you spend two day exploring the landscape of Zion Nationalpark it's time to move on to the next location, which is Bryce Canyon National Park also in Utah. It takes around two to 3 hours to drive there from Zion. The area right before the Nationalpark is small with some restaurants, hotels, motels or campgrounds. The Canyon itself is huge and will give you a lot of opportunity to explore. In the wintertime it can be very cold and snowy, therefore bring warm clothes. In the two days you spend there you can visit beautiful overviews on the edge of the canyon and also hike down and explore the deeper canyon. One of the highlights is the amphitheater or Thors' hammer. It is also recommended to watch the sun rise over Bryce Canyon because it's more spectacular from the colors than the sunset in the evening. From Bryce Canyon Nationalpark the road trip continues to the city of Page in Arizona from where you can visit the Antelope Canyon. Take at least one full day there to discover either the upper or the lower Antelope Canyon. But be aware, you have to book tickets in advance! If you don't get a ticket for them there is also Antelope Canyon X, which is a real alternative to visit and maybe even less crowded then the other ones. From this point of the tour you then drive to Grand Canyon National Park, which will take about 3 hours at least. This is probably the highlight of the National Parks in this area of the United States. Recommended is to stay at least for two days, even better if you have more time. You should take one trail down the canyon if you are in the physical state to do this. One most common way down is the south Kalib trail which has a beautiful viewpoint called Ooh Aah Point. If you want to watch the sunset in the evening the desert view watchpoint is a great way to do so. Also take some time to stroll around at Grand Canyon Village, there are some nice souvenir shops and more. From Grand Canyon National Park the road trip then moves on to the last target location, which is Los Angeles in California. It's a longer drive there and takes around 8 hours to drive there. But once you arrive there you will have some nice, relaxing days before your flight back home to Frankfurt. You can spend one day visiting Santa Monica, the beach and the Pier there. It's nice to rent a bicycle out there and ride along the beach side through Venice Beach up to Hermosa beach or even further if you like. Another activity could be to visit Dolby Theatre and the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, there are a lot of shops out there or you can just stroll along. But one thing to be aware of when visiting Los Angeles with a car is that there is always traffic and you can be stuck in traffic many times. As Los Angeles is the last stop on the proposed US-trip on your last day it is time to bring back your rental car right before you fly back, just bring it to the rental car stores at the LAX airport. From this airport you will board your flight back to Europe or somewhere else.</s>
Explain to me why people decide to go vegan.
Vegans are primarily concerned with animal welfare. Humans do not need to eat animal products to be healthy, so using animals for food is unnecessary. Under capitalism, trillions of animals are raised in horrible conditions each year to be slaughtered to satisfy human taste buds. However, even if an animal is raised in conditions better than a factory farm, killing them is purely for taste since humans do not need to eat them to survive. Vegans view this as immoral and choose to not use animal products. Additionally, meat has a high carbon footprint compared to eating plants. Beef is a particularly bad offender. Vast swathes of the rainforest are cleared away to make room to raise cows for slaughter. Many vegans also care about the environment and avoiding animal products is a way to contribute less damage to the environment.
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### Instruction: Explain to me why people decide to go vegan. ### Context: ### Answer: Vegans are primarily concerned with animal welfare. Humans do not need to eat animal products to be healthy, so using animals for food is unnecessary. Under capitalism, trillions of animals are raised in horrible conditions each year to be slaughtered to satisfy human taste buds. However, even if an animal is raised in conditions better than a factory farm, killing them is purely for taste since humans do not need to eat them to survive. Vegans view this as immoral and choose to not use animal products. Additionally, meat has a high carbon footprint compared to eating plants. Beef is a particularly bad offender. Vast swathes of the rainforest are cleared away to make room to raise cows for slaughter. Many vegans also care about the environment and avoiding animal products is a way to contribute less damage to the environment.</s>
Write a short blog post about why you have chosen to delete your instagram account and why you think that instagram has an negative impact on society.
Hi friends, long time no talk! Today, I want to tell you all about why I decided to delete my instagram account. This is a decision I had been thinking about for a long time, and ultimately I decided it just made sense to get rid of the account. However, I didn't want to do this without sharing with you all why I made this decision, because I think it is important to explain. I've had an instagram account for years, but often felt as though I would get sucked into a scroll spiral (we've all been there, let's be real) where I would just sit on my phone for hours. I had already put in place screen time limits, but I felt like I wasn't really getting a lot out of the app. However, what ultimately made me decide to go full send and delete my account was reading about how social media causes low self esteem, and how it could be causing many of the mental health issues we are seeing with young people right now. After reading about this, I decided enough was enough, and I finally deleted my account. I would encourage you all to do the same - don't worry, I'm not giving up this blog, so you'll still be able to check in on what I'm up to. Let me know in the comments what you guys think, and talk next week!
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### Instruction: Write a short blog post about why you have chosen to delete your instagram account and why you think that instagram has an negative impact on society. ### Context: ### Answer: Hi friends, long time no talk! Today, I want to tell you all about why I decided to delete my instagram account. This is a decision I had been thinking about for a long time, and ultimately I decided it just made sense to get rid of the account. However, I didn't want to do this without sharing with you all why I made this decision, because I think it is important to explain. I've had an instagram account for years, but often felt as though I would get sucked into a scroll spiral (we've all been there, let's be real) where I would just sit on my phone for hours. I had already put in place screen time limits, but I felt like I wasn't really getting a lot out of the app. However, what ultimately made me decide to go full send and delete my account was reading about how social media causes low self esteem, and how it could be causing many of the mental health issues we are seeing with young people right now. After reading about this, I decided enough was enough, and I finally deleted my account. I would encourage you all to do the same - don't worry, I'm not giving up this blog, so you'll still be able to check in on what I'm up to. Let me know in the comments what you guys think, and talk next week!</s>
Why are cats better than dogs?
First, let me say that the question represents my own, personal, subjective opinion. I also adore dogs, just not as much as cats. I am fully a cat person. The cat, though. I am humbled by the task of trying to accurately capture in words the mystery of these beautiful creatures who have chosen to enslave humans. So instead, because I am also trying to train a model, I will just use a lot of unnecessary adjectives and that will have to do. Cats have been around humans for a long long time. I remember as a kid having a book that talked about how in Ancient Egypt cats were revered as holy creatures and kept in luxury in temples of Baast. The first known evidence of cat domestication is the excavation of a Neolithic grave in Cyprus. The thing I adore about cats is that they basically haven’t bothered to change themselves since then. They just carried on being slightly aloof and mysterious, but also affectionate and playful when they feel like it. And imperious and demanding, of course. Cats are incredible communicators. They have learned to meow at humans because they realised we respond to meows, even though you will very rarely hear a cat meow at another cat (the indignity!). Meows and chirps are the special condescending language cats developed to communicate with an inferior species. My own cat can make crystal clear what he wants with looks, body language and the odd meow when he can be bothered. He is also a total drama queen and obviously manipulative. If he wants food he will try the ‘I’m hungry’ meow first and if that doesn’t work we get the full on “I’m starving, this is a tragedy, I will die almost immediately if I don’t get food right now”. I am full of respect for the cats’ ability to manipulate humans and the shamelessness with which they do this. Cats are also super independent compared to dogs. No need for walks, no need for the dreaded poo bags, no need for expensive care every time you want to go away for a night. They love their humans but 100% on their own terms. Cats are adorable and cute. I can’t stress this enough. Ever seen a cat roll over so you can see its fluffy belly. How can you not melt. Ever had a cat make biscuits on your lap (or in the air). Cuteness overload. They are even cute when they are mad. And most cats I’ve met know how to gently tell you what affection is allowed and what isn’t (illegal belly rubs). They will bat you with a paw, but the claws will be in. And a cat purring on your lap is the single most relaxing thing in the whole world. The Swedish word for ‘cat’ is ‘kattepus’. That in itself seems a really great reason why cats are better than dogs. The last word goes to Terry Pratchett, author of the Discworld novels, who wrote ‘In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this’. And neither should we.
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### Instruction: Why are cats better than dogs? ### Context: ### Answer: First, let me say that the question represents my own, personal, subjective opinion. I also adore dogs, just not as much as cats. I am fully a cat person. The cat, though. I am humbled by the task of trying to accurately capture in words the mystery of these beautiful creatures who have chosen to enslave humans. So instead, because I am also trying to train a model, I will just use a lot of unnecessary adjectives and that will have to do. Cats have been around humans for a long long time. I remember as a kid having a book that talked about how in Ancient Egypt cats were revered as holy creatures and kept in luxury in temples of Baast. The first known evidence of cat domestication is the excavation of a Neolithic grave in Cyprus. The thing I adore about cats is that they basically haven’t bothered to change themselves since then. They just carried on being slightly aloof and mysterious, but also affectionate and playful when they feel like it. And imperious and demanding, of course. Cats are incredible communicators. They have learned to meow at humans because they realised we respond to meows, even though you will very rarely hear a cat meow at another cat (the indignity!). Meows and chirps are the special condescending language cats developed to communicate with an inferior species. My own cat can make crystal clear what he wants with looks, body language and the odd meow when he can be bothered. He is also a total drama queen and obviously manipulative. If he wants food he will try the ‘I’m hungry’ meow first and if that doesn’t work we get the full on “I’m starving, this is a tragedy, I will die almost immediately if I don’t get food right now”. I am full of respect for the cats’ ability to manipulate humans and the shamelessness with which they do this. Cats are also super independent compared to dogs. No need for walks, no need for the dreaded poo bags, no need for expensive care every time you want to go away for a night. They love their humans but 100% on their own terms. Cats are adorable and cute. I can’t stress this enough. Ever seen a cat roll over so you can see its fluffy belly. How can you not melt. Ever had a cat make biscuits on your lap (or in the air). Cuteness overload. They are even cute when they are mad. And most cats I’ve met know how to gently tell you what affection is allowed and what isn’t (illegal belly rubs). They will bat you with a paw, but the claws will be in. And a cat purring on your lap is the single most relaxing thing in the whole world. The Swedish word for ‘cat’ is ‘kattepus’. That in itself seems a really great reason why cats are better than dogs. The last word goes to Terry Pratchett, author of the Discworld novels, who wrote ‘In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this’. And neither should we.</s>
Why do people like Red Light Therapy?
Red Light Therapy is good for anti-aging as well as other benefits. It has been shown to increase the amount of collagen your body produces, thus helping to decrease fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, it can help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. It's easy, painless and can even be done at home in as little as 3-10 minutes each day.
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### Instruction: Why do people like Red Light Therapy? ### Context: ### Answer: Red Light Therapy is good for anti-aging as well as other benefits. It has been shown to increase the amount of collagen your body produces, thus helping to decrease fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, it can help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. It's easy, painless and can even be done at home in as little as 3-10 minutes each day.</s>
Write a paragraph on the difficulties of seizure detection among epilepsy patients.
Seizure detection in epilepsy usually faces the problem of subjectivity where one reviewer's response may differ from another. This makes the seizure classification very difficult, wasting a lot of time. The gold standard, video-EEG, is also time-consuming and resource-intensive. An epilepsy patient can also have multiple types of seizures, making the detection even more difficult. This becomes more challenging when seizure types like hyperkinetic seizures have similar traits to non-epilepsy functional seizures.
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### Instruction: Write a paragraph on the difficulties of seizure detection among epilepsy patients. ### Context: ### Answer: Seizure detection in epilepsy usually faces the problem of subjectivity where one reviewer's response may differ from another. This makes the seizure classification very difficult, wasting a lot of time. The gold standard, video-EEG, is also time-consuming and resource-intensive. An epilepsy patient can also have multiple types of seizures, making the detection even more difficult. This becomes more challenging when seizure types like hyperkinetic seizures have similar traits to non-epilepsy functional seizures.</s>
How to be a good human being?
Always be thoughtful of others. Put yourselves in the other persons shoes. Do not judge anyone based on their color, appearance, ethnicity, education, job etc. Their actions may not look appropriate , but a lot of times it is because they do not know and they are still learning. Be kind and help such folks. If everyone starts doing this , the world would be a much happier place. The happiest places in the world are not with the best weather and infrastructure, it is the happiness of the people living there.
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### Instruction: How to be a good human being? ### Context: ### Answer: Always be thoughtful of others. Put yourselves in the other persons shoes. Do not judge anyone based on their color, appearance, ethnicity, education, job etc. Their actions may not look appropriate , but a lot of times it is because they do not know and they are still learning. Be kind and help such folks. If everyone starts doing this , the world would be a much happier place. The happiest places in the world are not with the best weather and infrastructure, it is the happiness of the people living there.</s>
Write a rant about people that pour milk before cereal.
People that pour milk before cereal??? People that pour MILK before CEREAL??? Are you out of your mind?? When you pour milk before cereal you not only do a disservice to yourself but you are fighting tooth and nail to collectively drag the human race ten steps back to the stone age. You are morally bankrupt and your soul is in ANGUISH. You absolute mongrels. You blithering neanderthals. The blatant disregard for human life is simply sickening. People that pour milk before cereal keep the company of villains and thieves. They are naught but charlatans and grifters, scum of the earth that would sell their own mothers up the river for a simple bowl of Wheaties (Wheaties?? Really?? Grow up.). When the good lord comes back to take us to the great Frosted Flakes bowl in the sky, you will not be at his side. You will wander this scorched earth in an eternity of agony and suffering for your hubris. You will beg, BEG I say for a drop of the sweet milk you so callously poured out and at that time I will look down at you from above with nothing but contempt.
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### Instruction: Write a rant about people that pour milk before cereal. ### Context: ### Answer: People that pour milk before cereal??? People that pour MILK before CEREAL??? Are you out of your mind?? When you pour milk before cereal you not only do a disservice to yourself but you are fighting tooth and nail to collectively drag the human race ten steps back to the stone age. You are morally bankrupt and your soul is in ANGUISH. You absolute mongrels. You blithering neanderthals. The blatant disregard for human life is simply sickening. People that pour milk before cereal keep the company of villains and thieves. They are naught but charlatans and grifters, scum of the earth that would sell their own mothers up the river for a simple bowl of Wheaties (Wheaties?? Really?? Grow up.). When the good lord comes back to take us to the great Frosted Flakes bowl in the sky, you will not be at his side. You will wander this scorched earth in an eternity of agony and suffering for your hubris. You will beg, BEG I say for a drop of the sweet milk you so callously poured out and at that time I will look down at you from above with nothing but contempt.</s>
Could you plan a canoe camping trip in Michigan? I want to canoe the river from start to end, and need specific camping locations for each night.
I would recommend a canoe camping trip on the Au Sable River in Michigan. The river is about 114 miles long beginning in Grayling and ending in Oscoda. The river features numerous campgrounds which you will be able to camp at each night. Day 1 Whitepine Campground Day 2 Parmalee Campground Day 3 Mio Campground Day 4 Alcona Dam Campground Day 5 Loud Dam Campground Day 6 End at Lake Huron
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### Instruction: Could you plan a canoe camping trip in Michigan? I want to canoe the river from start to end, and need specific camping locations for each night. ### Context: ### Answer: I would recommend a canoe camping trip on the Au Sable River in Michigan. The river is about 114 miles long beginning in Grayling and ending in Oscoda. The river features numerous campgrounds which you will be able to camp at each night. Day 1 Whitepine Campground Day 2 Parmalee Campground Day 3 Mio Campground Day 4 Alcona Dam Campground Day 5 Loud Dam Campground Day 6 End at Lake Huron</s>
Landlord can I get a dog.
Dear Landlord. I am keen to get a rescue dog. I would like to request your support before I start my process. I will ensure you that I shall chose a dog that is small and will not disrupt the other tenants. Science is proving that pets are very good for mental health. I know my neighbours and I am sure they will not mind. I look forward to you support and I will keep you posted of my progress in finding a suitable pet that would be welcomed in the building. Many thanks. My best regards.
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### Instruction: Landlord can I get a dog. ### Context: ### Answer: Dear Landlord. I am keen to get a rescue dog. I would like to request your support before I start my process. I will ensure you that I shall chose a dog that is small and will not disrupt the other tenants. Science is proving that pets are very good for mental health. I know my neighbours and I am sure they will not mind. I look forward to you support and I will keep you posted of my progress in finding a suitable pet that would be welcomed in the building. Many thanks. My best regards.</s>
You stumble upon a new animal, one the world has never seen. What is it and how did you come up with it's name?
I can't believe I found the worlds first ever Micophant. I thought for sure what I had stumbled upon was a very tiny, baby elephant but I know baby elephants can weigh up to 200lbs at birth. This little 3lb creature with all the features of a full grown elephant was truly one of a kind. The most notable item my Microphant had was a tiny set of functional wings. So not only could this small creature move by foot, it could also fly! I was so astonished by this discovery I contacted my local Zoo which helped me identify this animal and notify the appropriate scientific community of this incredible discovery.
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### Instruction: You stumble upon a new animal, one the world has never seen. What is it and how did you come up with it's name? ### Context: ### Answer: I can't believe I found the worlds first ever Micophant. I thought for sure what I had stumbled upon was a very tiny, baby elephant but I know baby elephants can weigh up to 200lbs at birth. This little 3lb creature with all the features of a full grown elephant was truly one of a kind. The most notable item my Microphant had was a tiny set of functional wings. So not only could this small creature move by foot, it could also fly! I was so astonished by this discovery I contacted my local Zoo which helped me identify this animal and notify the appropriate scientific community of this incredible discovery.</s>
Write a story about a man who finds a magic lamp that has a genie inside. The genie should grant him wishes and the story should conclude with a tragic ending.
One day while Bill was walking to work he noticed something shinny in the bushes. He walked over to see what it was, and was surprised to discover it was an old lamp. He took the lamp home and cleaned it. While he was cleaning the lamp, a genie popped out and said he'd grant Bill three wishes. The first thing he wished for was all the money in the world. The genie granted this wish but Bill's disappointment there was nothing to buy with all of this money. When Bill asked the genie what happened and why there was nothing to purchase, the genie explained that people need money to create the products. Since Bill had all the money in the world, nobody had the capital needed create the things he wanted.
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### Instruction: Write a story about a man who finds a magic lamp that has a genie inside. The genie should grant him wishes and the story should conclude with a tragic ending. ### Context: ### Answer: One day while Bill was walking to work he noticed something shinny in the bushes. He walked over to see what it was, and was surprised to discover it was an old lamp. He took the lamp home and cleaned it. While he was cleaning the lamp, a genie popped out and said he'd grant Bill three wishes. The first thing he wished for was all the money in the world. The genie granted this wish but Bill's disappointment there was nothing to buy with all of this money. When Bill asked the genie what happened and why there was nothing to purchase, the genie explained that people need money to create the products. Since Bill had all the money in the world, nobody had the capital needed create the things he wanted.</s>
Explain why Key West is a great location for a vacation.
Key West is a great place to go for various reasons. It provides a lot of the same allure that the Caribbean offers, however, still remains within the US. Therefore, you do not have to worry about a passport, customs, or anything that deals with traveling internationally. It sits as an island off the coast of mainland Florida and has some of the clearest blue water. While it is an island and has several beaches, it also has a great downtown. Duvall street specifically is filled with restaurants, bars, shops and other attractions for tourists. It is a ton of fun and has something for everyone. For some people who just want to sit near the water and relax, its great for that - for someone who likes to be active and enjoy going out at night it has that as well. With so many options, it's a great destination for couples as well as groups of people depending on the occasion. Between everything mentioned and not having to worry about going through customs, forgetting your passport (or anything else that can happen when traveling internationally), etc - Key West serves as a relatively lower maintenance excursion, while reaping the same benefits as going somewhere tropical.
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### Instruction: Explain why Key West is a great location for a vacation. ### Context: ### Answer: Key West is a great place to go for various reasons. It provides a lot of the same allure that the Caribbean offers, however, still remains within the US. Therefore, you do not have to worry about a passport, customs, or anything that deals with traveling internationally. It sits as an island off the coast of mainland Florida and has some of the clearest blue water. While it is an island and has several beaches, it also has a great downtown. Duvall street specifically is filled with restaurants, bars, shops and other attractions for tourists. It is a ton of fun and has something for everyone. For some people who just want to sit near the water and relax, its great for that - for someone who likes to be active and enjoy going out at night it has that as well. With so many options, it's a great destination for couples as well as groups of people depending on the occasion. Between everything mentioned and not having to worry about going through customs, forgetting your passport (or anything else that can happen when traveling internationally), etc - Key West serves as a relatively lower maintenance excursion, while reaping the same benefits as going somewhere tropical.</s>
Write an intro to a startup communications company that no longer exists
BB Networking, Inc. is one of today's most exciting next-generation communication service providers. BBN enables small and medium-sized businesses to utilize the kind of communication solutions that were previously only the domain of larger companies. BBN provides local, long distance, and wireless voice services, dedicated Internet access, and advanced Internet services, including remote access, virtual private networks (VPN), web hosting, video, and high-tech applications through its own network. BBN provides not only access to sophisticated communications tools but simplicity as well. Customers within BBN's network footprint can simply plug into a BBN wall jack and immediately have access to a full range of cutting edge communication and Internet services as well as innovative E-business solutions. Formed with the partnership of America's premier real estate firms and venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, BBN is leading a revolution by delivering comprehensive communications, Internet and E-business solutions to small and medium businesses. BBN currently spans several hundred million square feet and nearly twenty-five percent of the commercial office space in the United States across its real estate owner partnerships. Broadband needs to develop ordering processes so that it’s operations will be scalable at a rapid pace. Idea Integration has assisted startup and growing telecommunications providers in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area for the last decade. These services have included a host of OSS projects including business requirements development, process development, new product development, and system implementation within the CLEC OSS environment.
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### Instruction: Write an intro to a startup communications company that no longer exists ### Context: ### Answer: BB Networking, Inc. is one of today's most exciting next-generation communication service providers. BBN enables small and medium-sized businesses to utilize the kind of communication solutions that were previously only the domain of larger companies. BBN provides local, long distance, and wireless voice services, dedicated Internet access, and advanced Internet services, including remote access, virtual private networks (VPN), web hosting, video, and high-tech applications through its own network. BBN provides not only access to sophisticated communications tools but simplicity as well. Customers within BBN's network footprint can simply plug into a BBN wall jack and immediately have access to a full range of cutting edge communication and Internet services as well as innovative E-business solutions. Formed with the partnership of America's premier real estate firms and venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, BBN is leading a revolution by delivering comprehensive communications, Internet and E-business solutions to small and medium businesses. BBN currently spans several hundred million square feet and nearly twenty-five percent of the commercial office space in the United States across its real estate owner partnerships. Broadband needs to develop ordering processes so that it’s operations will be scalable at a rapid pace. Idea Integration has assisted startup and growing telecommunications providers in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area for the last decade. These services have included a host of OSS projects including business requirements development, process development, new product development, and system implementation within the CLEC OSS environment.</s>
What are the unethical behaviors in the corporate world? Illustrate with an example.
Boeing 737 Max Boeing is an American multinational company that manufactures aircraft, military equipment, rockets, missiles, and telecommunication equipment. The Boeing 737 series aircraft is the most popular commercial jet in the world. In March 2019 and December 2020, the Boeing 737 Max commercial jets belonging to Ethiopian and LION Air crashed, grounding the 737 Max jets. These incidents triggered the crisis at Boeing. The Boeing 737 Max crisis is a classic example of chained unethical behaviors exhibited by an organization and how one unethical behavior quickly led to another in an attempt to cover up the previous one. Motivated blindness Motivated blindness was the initial cause for the people involved in the 737 Max jet design. It started with Boeing’s chief technical test pilot, David Forkner, who repeatedly spotted erratic behavior on the jets MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System). Despite egregious MCAS, David later urged FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) to remove the MCAS mentioned from the 737 Max instruction manual. Boeing management failed to overlook David ForKner’s and other faults and chose to remain ignorant. Indirect blindness Similarly, a lot is afoul with FAA. Months before the crash of 2 jets, Boeing had known about the issues and delayed the flight data submission to FAA. Despite the warnings from FAA, Boeing got away with it quickly. The indirect blindness of the FAA added insult to injury to the crisis. Slippery slope Boeing was on a slippery slope, and the downward spiral continued with David Forkner requesting FAA to remove the mentions of MCAS from the jet’s instruction manual. Another test pilot, Gustavsson, claimed that David Forkner kept him out of the loop. Overvaluing outcomes On the whole, Boeing was unaware of the looming crisis and, at every stage, was overvaluing the outcomes of getting the jet out of the production lines and getting it FAA-approved. Recommendations The managers at Boeing must implement processes that root out conflicts of interest. For example, when David Forkner captured the erratic behavior of MCAS, the stringent process to capture test data and the data must be published to a governance board to resolve any conflict of interest. Similarly, for FAA-related transactions and interactions, the governance board must oversee whether the transactions might invite unethical behavior and take ownership of the implications. Boeing’s governance board must continuously monitor for trivial ethical infractions and address them immediately. It has to examine both “good” and “bad” decisions for their ethical implications.
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### Instruction: What are the unethical behaviors in the corporate world? Illustrate with an example. ### Context: ### Answer: Boeing 737 Max Boeing is an American multinational company that manufactures aircraft, military equipment, rockets, missiles, and telecommunication equipment. The Boeing 737 series aircraft is the most popular commercial jet in the world. In March 2019 and December 2020, the Boeing 737 Max commercial jets belonging to Ethiopian and LION Air crashed, grounding the 737 Max jets. These incidents triggered the crisis at Boeing. The Boeing 737 Max crisis is a classic example of chained unethical behaviors exhibited by an organization and how one unethical behavior quickly led to another in an attempt to cover up the previous one. Motivated blindness Motivated blindness was the initial cause for the people involved in the 737 Max jet design. It started with Boeing’s chief technical test pilot, David Forkner, who repeatedly spotted erratic behavior on the jets MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System). Despite egregious MCAS, David later urged FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) to remove the MCAS mentioned from the 737 Max instruction manual. Boeing management failed to overlook David ForKner’s and other faults and chose to remain ignorant. Indirect blindness Similarly, a lot is afoul with FAA. Months before the crash of 2 jets, Boeing had known about the issues and delayed the flight data submission to FAA. Despite the warnings from FAA, Boeing got away with it quickly. The indirect blindness of the FAA added insult to injury to the crisis. Slippery slope Boeing was on a slippery slope, and the downward spiral continued with David Forkner requesting FAA to remove the mentions of MCAS from the jet’s instruction manual. Another test pilot, Gustavsson, claimed that David Forkner kept him out of the loop. Overvaluing outcomes On the whole, Boeing was unaware of the looming crisis and, at every stage, was overvaluing the outcomes of getting the jet out of the production lines and getting it FAA-approved. Recommendations The managers at Boeing must implement processes that root out conflicts of interest. For example, when David Forkner captured the erratic behavior of MCAS, the stringent process to capture test data and the data must be published to a governance board to resolve any conflict of interest. Similarly, for FAA-related transactions and interactions, the governance board must oversee whether the transactions might invite unethical behavior and take ownership of the implications. Boeing’s governance board must continuously monitor for trivial ethical infractions and address them immediately. It has to examine both “good” and “bad” decisions for their ethical implications.</s>
Tell me a silly, short poem about sheep where the first letter of each new line when read from top to bottom spells out a secret message.
Harriet stands in the meadows, I watch, with wiggly toes The sheep sings sweetly, Harriet, stares completely Eating the sweet grasses, Running, pitter-patter, Emptying their bladder
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### Instruction: Tell me a silly, short poem about sheep where the first letter of each new line when read from top to bottom spells out a secret message. ### Context: ### Answer: Harriet stands in the meadows, I watch, with wiggly toes The sheep sings sweetly, Harriet, stares completely Eating the sweet grasses, Running, pitter-patter, Emptying their bladder</s>
Describe the sensation of taking a cold shower and explain the rationale for why someone might take one.
When you take a shower with very cold water, you throw your body into a temporary state of shock. You feel your skin raise. Your toes may curl a bit. Your eyes may widen. If it is early morning and you're still waking up, you may find that you suddenly feel very alert. By leaving a room with a warm and comfortable temperature and entering a space with water produced at a chilly and uncomfortable temperature you actually trick your body. The sudden shift produces alertness that can be beneficial for people who are trying to wake up without caffeine and other stimulants or are otherwise trying to train their bodies to tolerate harsh conditions.
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### Instruction: Describe the sensation of taking a cold shower and explain the rationale for why someone might take one. ### Context: ### Answer: When you take a shower with very cold water, you throw your body into a temporary state of shock. You feel your skin raise. Your toes may curl a bit. Your eyes may widen. If it is early morning and you're still waking up, you may find that you suddenly feel very alert. By leaving a room with a warm and comfortable temperature and entering a space with water produced at a chilly and uncomfortable temperature you actually trick your body. The sudden shift produces alertness that can be beneficial for people who are trying to wake up without caffeine and other stimulants or are otherwise trying to train their bodies to tolerate harsh conditions.</s>
Write a paragraph about AI governance.
The AI arms race is heating up, and breakthroughs are happening at an accelerating pace. The release of ChatGPT by OpenAI represents a profound leap forward in how humans interface with machines, showcasing the startling progress in large language models. Meanwhile generative AI capabilities such as Dall-E, Stable Diffusion, and Midjourney are able to generate highly realistic and detailed images from text descriptions, demonstrating a level of creativity and imagination that was once thought to be exclusively human. Humans seem fundamentally wired to continuously advance technology and improve our knowledge and capabilities. Also, the human brain tends to think linearly, causing us to underestimate the exponential progress of technology. Companies and nations are incentivized by market forces and geopolitical game theory to pursue better intelligence through the advancement of AI. The Future of Life Institute recently published Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter. The letter — with notable signatories including Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and Andrew Yang — caused a stir, calling for a 6 month pause on advanced AI development: “Therefore, we call on all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. This pause should be public and verifiable, and include all key actors. If such a pause cannot be enacted quickly, governments should step in and institute a moratorium.” Much of the media and public discourse in response to this letter has focused on who signed it and pushing back on the notion that humanity faces an imminent existential threat of artificial superintelligence. Dystopian claims of runaway artificial intelligence seem hyperbolic to many people, and calling for a 6 month moratorium is not realistic. Good luck convincing China to “pause” their efforts in the AI arms race. But are there no boundaries? Should we proceed with no guidelines? For example … Are we comfortable outsourcing decisions to black box AI systems that lack transparency and explainability, making it impossible for humans to understand the reasoning behind decisions? Should we be worried about the development of AI-powered autonomous weapons that make decisions about the use of lethal force without human input? Should we be worried about the potential for malicious actors to use AI for nefarious purposes, such as sophisticated propaganda campaigns? Are our current laws, regulations and political systems equipped to handle the rapid influx of new AI alignment questions that society will grapple with in the very near future? As AI becomes more advanced, it may become difficult to understand, which could lead to unintended outcomes. AI systems can behave in ways that are unforeseen and difficult to control. The AI alignment problem is a societal challenge that requires collaboration between researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and the public. It will also require international cooperation between governments and the private sector. This is not just a technical challenge, but also a philosophical and ethical one. The open letter mentioned above goes on to recommend: “AI research and development should be refocused on making today’s powerful, state-of-the-art systems more accurate, safe, interpretable, transparent, robust, aligned, trustworthy, and loyal.” This is certainly a worthy goal, and it can be achieved by doing AI in the open. What we currently lack is a framework. Society needs a set of procedures and protocols to make the recommendation from The Future of Life Institute actionable. Jointly, we must consider and debate the pros and cons of many ideas, including but not limited to: Mandatory disclosure of model details, including training datasets, evaluation methodologies, and known biases Development of a framework that establishes model monitoring and audit requirements for advanced AI systems Implementation of laws that impose liability for AI-caused harm Establishment of a regulatory authority for oversight and tracking of highly capable AI systems The first step in achieving a productive framework for safe AI development is an open dialogue among the many stakeholders involved, which includes everyone. We must rise above the hyper-politicized discourse that our dishonest and broken media often forces upon us. This topic is too important and the ramifications are too profound. Join me in advocating for an intelligent and respectful conversation on AI — one that solicits input and open debate from a diverse set of voices to help ensure a path forward that is in our collective best interest.
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### Instruction: Write a paragraph about AI governance. ### Context: ### Answer: The AI arms race is heating up, and breakthroughs are happening at an accelerating pace. The release of ChatGPT by OpenAI represents a profound leap forward in how humans interface with machines, showcasing the startling progress in large language models. Meanwhile generative AI capabilities such as Dall-E, Stable Diffusion, and Midjourney are able to generate highly realistic and detailed images from text descriptions, demonstrating a level of creativity and imagination that was once thought to be exclusively human. Humans seem fundamentally wired to continuously advance technology and improve our knowledge and capabilities. Also, the human brain tends to think linearly, causing us to underestimate the exponential progress of technology. Companies and nations are incentivized by market forces and geopolitical game theory to pursue better intelligence through the advancement of AI. The Future of Life Institute recently published Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter. The letter — with notable signatories including Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and Andrew Yang — caused a stir, calling for a 6 month pause on advanced AI development: “Therefore, we call on all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. This pause should be public and verifiable, and include all key actors. If such a pause cannot be enacted quickly, governments should step in and institute a moratorium.” Much of the media and public discourse in response to this letter has focused on who signed it and pushing back on the notion that humanity faces an imminent existential threat of artificial superintelligence. Dystopian claims of runaway artificial intelligence seem hyperbolic to many people, and calling for a 6 month moratorium is not realistic. Good luck convincing China to “pause” their efforts in the AI arms race. But are there no boundaries? Should we proceed with no guidelines? For example … Are we comfortable outsourcing decisions to black box AI systems that lack transparency and explainability, making it impossible for humans to understand the reasoning behind decisions? Should we be worried about the development of AI-powered autonomous weapons that make decisions about the use of lethal force without human input? Should we be worried about the potential for malicious actors to use AI for nefarious purposes, such as sophisticated propaganda campaigns? Are our current laws, regulations and political systems equipped to handle the rapid influx of new AI alignment questions that society will grapple with in the very near future? As AI becomes more advanced, it may become difficult to understand, which could lead to unintended outcomes. AI systems can behave in ways that are unforeseen and difficult to control. The AI alignment problem is a societal challenge that requires collaboration between researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and the public. It will also require international cooperation between governments and the private sector. This is not just a technical challenge, but also a philosophical and ethical one. The open letter mentioned above goes on to recommend: “AI research and development should be refocused on making today’s powerful, state-of-the-art systems more accurate, safe, interpretable, transparent, robust, aligned, trustworthy, and loyal.” This is certainly a worthy goal, and it can be achieved by doing AI in the open. What we currently lack is a framework. Society needs a set of procedures and protocols to make the recommendation from The Future of Life Institute actionable. Jointly, we must consider and debate the pros and cons of many ideas, including but not limited to: Mandatory disclosure of model details, including training datasets, evaluation methodologies, and known biases Development of a framework that establishes model monitoring and audit requirements for advanced AI systems Implementation of laws that impose liability for AI-caused harm Establishment of a regulatory authority for oversight and tracking of highly capable AI systems The first step in achieving a productive framework for safe AI development is an open dialogue among the many stakeholders involved, which includes everyone. We must rise above the hyper-politicized discourse that our dishonest and broken media often forces upon us. This topic is too important and the ramifications are too profound. Join me in advocating for an intelligent and respectful conversation on AI — one that solicits input and open debate from a diverse set of voices to help ensure a path forward that is in our collective best interest.</s>
Write a brief passage or elaborate in favour of or against the use or impact of social media in our day to day life.
Information and communication technology has changed rapidly over the past few years. The pace of change is accelerating rapidly. Even at this stage, after a decade or so there is going to be a drastic change in whatever technology we are using around. Onto this note, along with the rise of communication technology the use of social media have risen to a different level. The main reason why people share information on social media is to reveal valuable and entertaining content to others, to grow and nourish relationships and to get the word about brands and interests they had love to use or support. All these factors have caused social media to evolve to keeping in touch with people around that could make a real impact on society. The domains of social media is being used in many ways that shape education, politics, culture, careers, innovation and many more things around. Therefore, social media has changed the way we live our lives. It has redefined the way we imagine our surroundings. Who could have imagined that community networking sites like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and many more would become a major platform for brands to find potential customers.There are both positive and negative impacts of social media on society as well as businesses. Social media can impact you both positively and negatively. If you are a content creator, or a startup owner, then social media is a great platform for you to meet your customers and people around. However, for individuals, social media is more like an addiction which may cause discomfort if not addressed properly and may impact their mental health. Social media is a great innovation that has changed the way we communicate and interact with each other. The main benefits of social media may include staying update with current affairs going around, communicating anytime and anywhere from the comfort of the any part of the world, advertising platforms for brands, easy to build relationships and connecting with people around and an easy access to desired information, products and services. However, there are also several disadvantages onto the same like lack of understanding and thoughtfulness which could be a major challenge going ahead in coping up things around, decrease in real face to face conversations , affects social emotional connection and cyberbullying. So, we do need to be responsible while using and the awareness around is quite more important before using it freely.
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### Instruction: Write a brief passage or elaborate in favour of or against the use or impact of social media in our day to day life. ### Context: ### Answer: Information and communication technology has changed rapidly over the past few years. The pace of change is accelerating rapidly. Even at this stage, after a decade or so there is going to be a drastic change in whatever technology we are using around. Onto this note, along with the rise of communication technology the use of social media have risen to a different level. The main reason why people share information on social media is to reveal valuable and entertaining content to others, to grow and nourish relationships and to get the word about brands and interests they had love to use or support. All these factors have caused social media to evolve to keeping in touch with people around that could make a real impact on society. The domains of social media is being used in many ways that shape education, politics, culture, careers, innovation and many more things around. Therefore, social media has changed the way we live our lives. It has redefined the way we imagine our surroundings. Who could have imagined that community networking sites like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and many more would become a major platform for brands to find potential customers.There are both positive and negative impacts of social media on society as well as businesses. Social media can impact you both positively and negatively. If you are a content creator, or a startup owner, then social media is a great platform for you to meet your customers and people around. However, for individuals, social media is more like an addiction which may cause discomfort if not addressed properly and may impact their mental health. Social media is a great innovation that has changed the way we communicate and interact with each other. The main benefits of social media may include staying update with current affairs going around, communicating anytime and anywhere from the comfort of the any part of the world, advertising platforms for brands, easy to build relationships and connecting with people around and an easy access to desired information, products and services. However, there are also several disadvantages onto the same like lack of understanding and thoughtfulness which could be a major challenge going ahead in coping up things around, decrease in real face to face conversations , affects social emotional connection and cyberbullying. So, we do need to be responsible while using and the awareness around is quite more important before using it freely.</s>
Describe what it feels like as the last person standing on Earth.
I am alone. Desolate. Lonely. I am feeling lost and cannot believe all of mankind has been extinguished, yet here I stand. The solitude will kill me before I starve from the lack of food and water. I cannot bear to understand what this will mean for me as I go about things on my own, forever and a day. The only consolation is that I have a couple of animals with me, that I can talk to and not lose the language of love and kindness. It is a formidable notion to know and then understand that you are the last man standing on this planet, with no one to turn to, or find comfort in, or hug, or kiss and embrace. These feelings of never again are overwhelming and depressing. How will I move forward?
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### Instruction: Describe what it feels like as the last person standing on Earth. ### Context: ### Answer: I am alone. Desolate. Lonely. I am feeling lost and cannot believe all of mankind has been extinguished, yet here I stand. The solitude will kill me before I starve from the lack of food and water. I cannot bear to understand what this will mean for me as I go about things on my own, forever and a day. The only consolation is that I have a couple of animals with me, that I can talk to and not lose the language of love and kindness. It is a formidable notion to know and then understand that you are the last man standing on this planet, with no one to turn to, or find comfort in, or hug, or kiss and embrace. These feelings of never again are overwhelming and depressing. How will I move forward?</s>
Who are the avengers?
Avengers is the team of super heroes from Marvel comics. There are many super heroes in Marvels and out of which a few of them are called avengers. The team comprises of thee super heroes: Iron Man, Captain America, Hawk-eye, Wanda, Vision, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Thor, Ant Man, Black Panther, Winter Soldier, Black Widow and a few others.
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### Instruction: Who are the avengers? ### Context: ### Answer: Avengers is the team of super heroes from Marvel comics. There are many super heroes in Marvels and out of which a few of them are called avengers. The team comprises of thee super heroes: Iron Man, Captain America, Hawk-eye, Wanda, Vision, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Thor, Ant Man, Black Panther, Winter Soldier, Black Widow and a few others.</s>
Write a summary of the outdoor activities to do in Colorado
There are many outdoor activities that you can do in Colorado year around. It is best to determine whether you want to participate in those activities during summer or winter. For summer outdoor activities, there are adventurous activities like hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and fly-fishing. There are also many outdoor activities in the winter like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Regardless of the time of year, there are many outdoor activities that you can do in Colorado.
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### Instruction: Write a summary of the outdoor activities to do in Colorado ### Context: ### Answer: There are many outdoor activities that you can do in Colorado year around. It is best to determine whether you want to participate in those activities during summer or winter. For summer outdoor activities, there are adventurous activities like hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and fly-fishing. There are also many outdoor activities in the winter like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Regardless of the time of year, there are many outdoor activities that you can do in Colorado.</s>
I'm about to leave San Francisco and I love my rickety old apartment. Write it a tribute and make it poetic!
To my San Francisco apartment, I’ll miss how you rumble in the wind. How I can hear my partner on a call even with two doors closed in between us. Your front staircase, which makes every visitor feel like they’ve been transported back in time to a 1980s Palm Beach condo. The garbage trucks waking us up on Friday morning. The way your bathroom door never fully closes — much to the dismay of our guests — and the countless post-surfing wetsuits hanging from the never-used bath. The view from your back porch and the magical sunsets and sunrises we witnessed. When we were locked down to slow the spread of COVID-19, I banged on your screen door every evening at 8pm, pretending I was a percussionist, waving at my elderly neighbors and joining in the collective shouts to show our first responders gratitude. I sat outside on the small patch of grass we called your backyard and cried when the stress was too much. After all these years, my tears are likely soaked into your beige walls and carpet, which we haphazardly plastered with frames and discounted rugs from the Pottery Barn warehouse. And how could I forgot our downstairs neighbors, who slowly warmed to us and then loudly went through a divorce? Or our friendly landlord, who gifted us cookies and wine every holiday season, and never once increased our rent — even offering to lower it to tempt us to stay when we gave our notice? You gave us a home and sheltered us through it all. You provided four walls within which we could blast music, fight off anxiety attacks, lazily binge tv shows, host game nights and late nights with friends, experience earthquakes and hide away from the world while still experiencing the beauty around us. For that, I will be forever grateful.
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### Instruction: I'm about to leave San Francisco and I love my rickety old apartment. Write it a tribute and make it poetic! ### Context: ### Answer: To my San Francisco apartment, I’ll miss how you rumble in the wind. How I can hear my partner on a call even with two doors closed in between us. Your front staircase, which makes every visitor feel like they’ve been transported back in time to a 1980s Palm Beach condo. The garbage trucks waking us up on Friday morning. The way your bathroom door never fully closes — much to the dismay of our guests — and the countless post-surfing wetsuits hanging from the never-used bath. The view from your back porch and the magical sunsets and sunrises we witnessed. When we were locked down to slow the spread of COVID-19, I banged on your screen door every evening at 8pm, pretending I was a percussionist, waving at my elderly neighbors and joining in the collective shouts to show our first responders gratitude. I sat outside on the small patch of grass we called your backyard and cried when the stress was too much. After all these years, my tears are likely soaked into your beige walls and carpet, which we haphazardly plastered with frames and discounted rugs from the Pottery Barn warehouse. And how could I forgot our downstairs neighbors, who slowly warmed to us and then loudly went through a divorce? Or our friendly landlord, who gifted us cookies and wine every holiday season, and never once increased our rent — even offering to lower it to tempt us to stay when we gave our notice? You gave us a home and sheltered us through it all. You provided four walls within which we could blast music, fight off anxiety attacks, lazily binge tv shows, host game nights and late nights with friends, experience earthquakes and hide away from the world while still experiencing the beauty around us. For that, I will be forever grateful.</s>
Why should people consider going on holiday in Henley on Thames, UK?
Henley on Thames is a village in England 45 minutes west of London by train. Whether you're an avid walker, ale enthusiast, or history buff this small sanctuary on the Thames will surely hold something for you. Touted as one of the oldest market towns in England, Henley has a lively high street and village center. The storefronts include cafes, restaurants, clothing boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops - many are locally owned small businesses. Be sure to check out the award winning butcher, Gabriel Machin, located right on the town square. A stroll along the Thames is the perfect after lunch activity. If you head west along the village side of the river, you'll pass the River and Rowing museum. This is an excellent museum showcasing the history of the significance of the Thames in this region, as well as a Wind and the Willows exhibit for children. You can also choose to cross the bridge and walk the historic regatta path along the Thames heading east. This is where university rowing teams congregate every year for the annual regatta in July; this brings in thousands of visitors to the village during the summer months. You won't struggle for choice of the towns many historic pubs and restaurants. Enjoy a pint outside on the river deck at the Angel on the Bridge before making you way to one of the towns many restaurant and food options.
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### Instruction: Why should people consider going on holiday in Henley on Thames, UK? ### Context: ### Answer: Henley on Thames is a village in England 45 minutes west of London by train. Whether you're an avid walker, ale enthusiast, or history buff this small sanctuary on the Thames will surely hold something for you. Touted as one of the oldest market towns in England, Henley has a lively high street and village center. The storefronts include cafes, restaurants, clothing boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops - many are locally owned small businesses. Be sure to check out the award winning butcher, Gabriel Machin, located right on the town square. A stroll along the Thames is the perfect after lunch activity. If you head west along the village side of the river, you'll pass the River and Rowing museum. This is an excellent museum showcasing the history of the significance of the Thames in this region, as well as a Wind and the Willows exhibit for children. You can also choose to cross the bridge and walk the historic regatta path along the Thames heading east. This is where university rowing teams congregate every year for the annual regatta in July; this brings in thousands of visitors to the village during the summer months. You won't struggle for choice of the towns many historic pubs and restaurants. Enjoy a pint outside on the river deck at the Angel on the Bridge before making you way to one of the towns many restaurant and food options.</s>
Write a diary entry for a dog that only likes one person that lives in the house on a day that their favorite person was gone all day.
Today was a challenging day, after the quiet time, my two legged housemates started making noise at the normal time, changing their appearances and eating food that I was not allowed to eat. The smaller ones left with the other one as usual, but then I saw the best one disappeared as well through the door with the comfortably cold floor. I check the floor in the food room for crumbs, take a drink and then wait for forever for the sound of the best one to return. Small, mouth-sized intruders visited the outside throughout the day, and I let them know they are not welcome. I fear the worst, and the small ones and the other one returned, but the best one is missing. They bribe me with food and water, distracting me from noticing the best one has not returned. I stay on the cold floor, the last place I saw the best one while the others do their best to distract me. I will not be fooled. I hear the rumbling sound that means the best one returns. I'm the first to greet them, because I love them best. I am reminded that I am the best, and I keep the best one in my sight until everything is quiet once again.
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### Instruction: Write a diary entry for a dog that only likes one person that lives in the house on a day that their favorite person was gone all day. ### Context: ### Answer: Today was a challenging day, after the quiet time, my two legged housemates started making noise at the normal time, changing their appearances and eating food that I was not allowed to eat. The smaller ones left with the other one as usual, but then I saw the best one disappeared as well through the door with the comfortably cold floor. I check the floor in the food room for crumbs, take a drink and then wait for forever for the sound of the best one to return. Small, mouth-sized intruders visited the outside throughout the day, and I let them know they are not welcome. I fear the worst, and the small ones and the other one returned, but the best one is missing. They bribe me with food and water, distracting me from noticing the best one has not returned. I stay on the cold floor, the last place I saw the best one while the others do their best to distract me. I will not be fooled. I hear the rumbling sound that means the best one returns. I'm the first to greet them, because I love them best. I am reminded that I am the best, and I keep the best one in my sight until everything is quiet once again.</s>
Write a letter to your friend expressing your feelings about earning your first wage.
Dear Cooper, I hope you have been in good health since we last spoke. I'm excited to inform you that I've just finished my first month of employment with AMG Auto Motors and received my first pay check. The amazing feeling of being paid for my hard work is truly surreal. I feel fortunate to have found a job that pays well for doing something I genuinely enjoy. I hope to save enough money now to buy a car to plan a trip together. Best regard, Simon.
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### Instruction: Write a letter to your friend expressing your feelings about earning your first wage. ### Context: ### Answer: Dear Cooper, I hope you have been in good health since we last spoke. I'm excited to inform you that I've just finished my first month of employment with AMG Auto Motors and received my first pay check. The amazing feeling of being paid for my hard work is truly surreal. I feel fortunate to have found a job that pays well for doing something I genuinely enjoy. I hope to save enough money now to buy a car to plan a trip together. Best regard, Simon.</s>
If you were the last person on Earth, what thoughts would you leave behind in a diary if future life were to find it?
I sit here today writing this diary entry as the last person on Earth. It is a feeling like no other and I can say, never in a million years would I have believed this to be a distinction bestowed upon me. But, here I am... just me and Mother Earth. Idle time is not my friend so I try to stay busy. Today, I am busy reflecting upon my 56 years on Earth and lessons learned. Not just lessons I learned from my personal experience, but what I believe are lessons learned for all mankind. The lessons are clear. And all of the lessons are simple practices that I feel we have drifted away from in our modern day. If I had to summarize all of my learnings into one statement it would read like this... "Live simply, love, find faith/hope in a higher source, move every day, work hard on relationships and building communities (real and face to face), find time to rest and creating space and be thankful." That's it! As I said, the lessons are clear. I would like to think that life on Earth will somehow, someway start again and someone will find this diary. And, if that happens, then maybe, just maybe, another human race can benefit from my feelings on life and "living".
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### Instruction: If you were the last person on Earth, what thoughts would you leave behind in a diary if future life were to find it? ### Context: ### Answer: I sit here today writing this diary entry as the last person on Earth. It is a feeling like no other and I can say, never in a million years would I have believed this to be a distinction bestowed upon me. But, here I am... just me and Mother Earth. Idle time is not my friend so I try to stay busy. Today, I am busy reflecting upon my 56 years on Earth and lessons learned. Not just lessons I learned from my personal experience, but what I believe are lessons learned for all mankind. The lessons are clear. And all of the lessons are simple practices that I feel we have drifted away from in our modern day. If I had to summarize all of my learnings into one statement it would read like this... "Live simply, love, find faith/hope in a higher source, move every day, work hard on relationships and building communities (real and face to face), find time to rest and creating space and be thankful." That's it! As I said, the lessons are clear. I would like to think that life on Earth will somehow, someway start again and someone will find this diary. And, if that happens, then maybe, just maybe, another human race can benefit from my feelings on life and "living".</s>
Write a beautiful bedtime 5 paragraph story for a 4 years old. The outline of the story is: a small boy, named Jonny goes on an adventure with his family.
On a sunny morning Jonny wake up excited. Today is the first day of spring break and Jonny's family will be going on a road trip! Daddy packs the car, while Mommy makes sandwiches for the trip. Jonny and his sister Kayla can't wait for the adventure. They are going to their favorite camping spot that's next to a lake. Jonny asks Kayla: - Do you think the lake is going to be warm enough for swimming? - I hope so - replies Kayla, as they are both packing their swimsuits. During the car ride Jonny watches the other cars passing by, his favorite was the concrete mixer. He loves construction vehicles. By lunchtime they arrive, Jonny and Kayla run straight to the lake and happily recognize that other kids are swimming too. - Hurray, the lake is warm! Dad can we go swimming? - asks Jonny Jonny, Kayla, Dad and Mom go for quick swim in the lake before lunch, then the set up their tent for the night. - This will be the most amazing spring camping adventure! - says Jonny to his sister.
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### Instruction: Write a beautiful bedtime 5 paragraph story for a 4 years old. The outline of the story is: a small boy, named Jonny goes on an adventure with his family. ### Context: ### Answer: On a sunny morning Jonny wake up excited. Today is the first day of spring break and Jonny's family will be going on a road trip! Daddy packs the car, while Mommy makes sandwiches for the trip. Jonny and his sister Kayla can't wait for the adventure. They are going to their favorite camping spot that's next to a lake. Jonny asks Kayla: - Do you think the lake is going to be warm enough for swimming? - I hope so - replies Kayla, as they are both packing their swimsuits. During the car ride Jonny watches the other cars passing by, his favorite was the concrete mixer. He loves construction vehicles. By lunchtime they arrive, Jonny and Kayla run straight to the lake and happily recognize that other kids are swimming too. - Hurray, the lake is warm! Dad can we go swimming? - asks Jonny Jonny, Kayla, Dad and Mom go for quick swim in the lake before lunch, then the set up their tent for the night. - This will be the most amazing spring camping adventure! - says Jonny to his sister.</s>
write a short essay on California wild fire
California is known for its hot, dry summers, which increase the risk of wildfires. Every year, the state experiences dozens of fires, which can be devastating to both the environment and people's homes and businesses. In recent years, California has seen some of the worst wildfires in its history, with tens of thousands of acres of land destroyed and hundreds of homes lost. These fires are often started by a combination of high temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds, which can quickly spread flames and make them difficult to control. The effects of these fires are felt not just by those directly impacted, but by everyone in the state. Smoke and ash from the fires can cause respiratory problems and other health issues, and the destruction of habitats can harm wildlife populations and disrupt entire ecosystems. Despite the challenges, California has made significant progress in fighting wildfires in recent years. The state has invested in new technologies and equipment to help firefighters respond more quickly and effectively to fires, and has increased efforts to prevent fires from starting in the first place. While wildfires will likely always be a risk in California, the state's proactive approach to managing them gives hope that we can continue to protect people, wildlife, and the environment from their devastating effects.
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### Instruction: write a short essay on California wild fire ### Context: ### Answer: California is known for its hot, dry summers, which increase the risk of wildfires. Every year, the state experiences dozens of fires, which can be devastating to both the environment and people's homes and businesses. In recent years, California has seen some of the worst wildfires in its history, with tens of thousands of acres of land destroyed and hundreds of homes lost. These fires are often started by a combination of high temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds, which can quickly spread flames and make them difficult to control. The effects of these fires are felt not just by those directly impacted, but by everyone in the state. Smoke and ash from the fires can cause respiratory problems and other health issues, and the destruction of habitats can harm wildlife populations and disrupt entire ecosystems. Despite the challenges, California has made significant progress in fighting wildfires in recent years. The state has invested in new technologies and equipment to help firefighters respond more quickly and effectively to fires, and has increased efforts to prevent fires from starting in the first place. While wildfires will likely always be a risk in California, the state's proactive approach to managing them gives hope that we can continue to protect people, wildlife, and the environment from their devastating effects.</s>
Can I make chocolate at home?
Making chocolate at home can be rewarding, but be prepared to spend a little money and a lot of time. The money goes to equipment and cocoa beans. For equipment, you will need a melanger (about $600) to grind the beans and a tempering machine (about $400) to make the finished product. You will also need a silicone mat (about $20) and a hair dryer (about $30). But let's start at the beginning. Buy between two and six pounds of fermented raw cocoa beans. There are a variety of retail importers you can find on the web. Choose a single variety or a blend that appeals to your taste in chocolate. Sort the beans, removing broken beans, badly misshapen beans, and whatever foreign bodies may be present. Roast the beans, two pounds at a time, at 350F for between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on your experience with the beans or by how they smell. They will smell like fresh brownies. Don't scorch them! Let the beans cool. Peel the beans. You can do this by hand - which I find produces a superior product - but be warned that this can take up to 6 hours per pound. Alternatively, you can purchase a winnower and use the hair dryer to blow out the skins. This approach is much faster, but leaves more skin and loses more bean fragments. Either way, weigh your final bean yield. Get you melanger going. Use the hair dryer to get the grinding surfaces up to at least 120F. Add the beans a handful at a time. Help the melanger along if it gets stuck. Make sure the melanger is going steadily before leaving it unattended. When it gets going, it will flow well. Run the melanger for 24 to 72 hours, again depending on your experience with the beans and your tastes. If trying a mix of beans, add the more robustly flavored beans early in the process and the more delicately flavored beans later. Give even the most delicate beans at least 8 hours. Add sugar to taste. The percentage of sugar by weight can vary from a few percent up to 30 percent. You may also add dried whole fat milk at this point, and other flavorings, like an inch or so of vanilla bean. Melange the sugar and other additives at least 8 more hours. The goal is to decrease the particle size below what can be detected by the tongue. When done, decant into a silicone mat line baking pan. This is your untempered chocolate. it melts easily and tends to get crumbly as it ages. Which is why you will want to temper it. Finally, follow the directions on your tempering machine, adding chunks of untempered chocolate as indicated. The liquid tempered chocolate can be used for fruit dipping or can be poured into molds for bars or shaped candies. Other additives can be included at this stage - nuts, nougat etc. Cool the results at room temperature for several hours before serving. Enjoy the results of your labor.
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### Instruction: Can I make chocolate at home? ### Context: ### Answer: Making chocolate at home can be rewarding, but be prepared to spend a little money and a lot of time. The money goes to equipment and cocoa beans. For equipment, you will need a melanger (about $600) to grind the beans and a tempering machine (about $400) to make the finished product. You will also need a silicone mat (about $20) and a hair dryer (about $30). But let's start at the beginning. Buy between two and six pounds of fermented raw cocoa beans. There are a variety of retail importers you can find on the web. Choose a single variety or a blend that appeals to your taste in chocolate. Sort the beans, removing broken beans, badly misshapen beans, and whatever foreign bodies may be present. Roast the beans, two pounds at a time, at 350F for between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on your experience with the beans or by how they smell. They will smell like fresh brownies. Don't scorch them! Let the beans cool. Peel the beans. You can do this by hand - which I find produces a superior product - but be warned that this can take up to 6 hours per pound. Alternatively, you can purchase a winnower and use the hair dryer to blow out the skins. This approach is much faster, but leaves more skin and loses more bean fragments. Either way, weigh your final bean yield. Get you melanger going. Use the hair dryer to get the grinding surfaces up to at least 120F. Add the beans a handful at a time. Help the melanger along if it gets stuck. Make sure the melanger is going steadily before leaving it unattended. When it gets going, it will flow well. Run the melanger for 24 to 72 hours, again depending on your experience with the beans and your tastes. If trying a mix of beans, add the more robustly flavored beans early in the process and the more delicately flavored beans later. Give even the most delicate beans at least 8 hours. Add sugar to taste. The percentage of sugar by weight can vary from a few percent up to 30 percent. You may also add dried whole fat milk at this point, and other flavorings, like an inch or so of vanilla bean. Melange the sugar and other additives at least 8 more hours. The goal is to decrease the particle size below what can be detected by the tongue. When done, decant into a silicone mat line baking pan. This is your untempered chocolate. it melts easily and tends to get crumbly as it ages. Which is why you will want to temper it. Finally, follow the directions on your tempering machine, adding chunks of untempered chocolate as indicated. The liquid tempered chocolate can be used for fruit dipping or can be poured into molds for bars or shaped candies. Other additives can be included at this stage - nuts, nougat etc. Cool the results at room temperature for several hours before serving. Enjoy the results of your labor.</s>
You are a product manager at an enterprise software company Y. Your CEO has asked you to write a report on how well the company supports X capabilities. Provide a template email to send to my CEO that includes a TLDR and a link to the report. Use “<” and “>” to denote placeholder text I need to customize.
<CEO name>: Please see the following overview of Y’s support on X capabilities: <link to report> TLDR * <The most important takeaway you want the CEO to get from this report> * <A critical gap you identified in Y’s ability to support X capabilities> * <A key learning you were surprised by after performing your research for the report> Let me know if you have any comments/questions. We aim to use this report to inform our product strategy. <Your name>
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### Instruction: You are a product manager at an enterprise software company Y. Your CEO has asked you to write a report on how well the company supports X capabilities. Provide a template email to send to my CEO that includes a TLDR and a link to the report. Use “<” and “>” to denote placeholder text I need to customize. ### Context: ### Answer: <CEO name>: Please see the following overview of Y’s support on X capabilities: <link to report> TLDR * <The most important takeaway you want the CEO to get from this report> * <A critical gap you identified in Y’s ability to support X capabilities> * <A key learning you were surprised by after performing your research for the report> Let me know if you have any comments/questions. We aim to use this report to inform our product strategy. <Your name></s>
Why did my cookies turn out flat?
Many factors contribute to a flat cookie. The biggest one tends to be the temperature of the butter when the ingredients are mixed together. If you want a taller, more dense cookie, it is recommended you use cold butter. The best way to do this is to take your sticks of butter and cut it into cubes or slices. Then your mixer will have an easier time incorporating the butter into the sugars and other ingredients. Melted butter will definitely result in a thinner more flat cookie.
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### Instruction: Why did my cookies turn out flat? ### Context: ### Answer: Many factors contribute to a flat cookie. The biggest one tends to be the temperature of the butter when the ingredients are mixed together. If you want a taller, more dense cookie, it is recommended you use cold butter. The best way to do this is to take your sticks of butter and cut it into cubes or slices. Then your mixer will have an easier time incorporating the butter into the sugars and other ingredients. Melted butter will definitely result in a thinner more flat cookie.</s>
Write an analysis of the meaning of the green light in the Great Gatsby
The green light is a well known symbol used in the book the Great Gatsby, which can be seen to symbolize many different things. The color of the light is notable because green is a deeply symbolic color, and it is often associated with money and greed. Because the Great Gatsby is ultimately a story about wealth and excess, as well as human greed, this color is a purposeful choice to associate the idea of wealth always being just out of grasp. Additionally, the light ultimately symbolizes something which is just out of grasp, and can be seen as a metaphor of Jay Gatbsy's continuous pursuit of Daisy which was always destined to fail.
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### Instruction: Write an analysis of the meaning of the green light in the Great Gatsby ### Context: ### Answer: The green light is a well known symbol used in the book the Great Gatsby, which can be seen to symbolize many different things. The color of the light is notable because green is a deeply symbolic color, and it is often associated with money and greed. Because the Great Gatsby is ultimately a story about wealth and excess, as well as human greed, this color is a purposeful choice to associate the idea of wealth always being just out of grasp. Additionally, the light ultimately symbolizes something which is just out of grasp, and can be seen as a metaphor of Jay Gatbsy's continuous pursuit of Daisy which was always destined to fail.</s>
Write a mother’s negative review for a dentist office with a dirty waiting room.
Would not recommend!! I would give zero stars if I could. I took my children to this dentist to have their teeth cleaned and was absolutely disgusted by the state of the waiting room. The seats were stained and it looked like the floor hadn’t been cleaned in weeks. How hard it is to vacuum every now and then? I was afraid to let the kids touch anything and this is simply unacceptable for any kind of medical clinic. There are many other places in the area that keep their facility clean. Avoid this business!
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### Instruction: Write a mother’s negative review for a dentist office with a dirty waiting room. ### Context: ### Answer: Would not recommend!! I would give zero stars if I could. I took my children to this dentist to have their teeth cleaned and was absolutely disgusted by the state of the waiting room. The seats were stained and it looked like the floor hadn’t been cleaned in weeks. How hard it is to vacuum every now and then? I was afraid to let the kids touch anything and this is simply unacceptable for any kind of medical clinic. There are many other places in the area that keep their facility clean. Avoid this business!</s>
What is the most important thing about being a parent of a three year old?
This is one of time's most complicated questions, honestly. I think the most important thing about being a parent to a three year old is loving them, but the tricky part is how you let that love manifest. Kids are super sensitive and still learning emotions at this age, so its really important to be slow, intentional and extra super patient with a three year old. An example I have of this from my little girl, Addie, who just turned three on Sunday, is communicating what is possible vs. what is not possible in a very clear way. Last night, I told my daughter that we had a doctor's appointment in the AM for her annual check-up, but she immediately wanted to go THEN, right away to the doctor. There began the two hour downhill spin into a full tantrum because she did not understand that she could not go to the doctor that night, because they were closed. This might seem like a disparate example of how to show you love a child, but it took every ounce of my patience, calm and rationality to keep explaining to my screaming, flailing, alligator of a child that we could not see the doctor until tomorrow. (Also, what three year old is THAT excited to see a doctor? I don't know, its insane to me!) So the answer is, love, but in all ways that you can manifest that love, directly and indirectly.
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### Instruction: What is the most important thing about being a parent of a three year old? ### Context: ### Answer: This is one of time's most complicated questions, honestly. I think the most important thing about being a parent to a three year old is loving them, but the tricky part is how you let that love manifest. Kids are super sensitive and still learning emotions at this age, so its really important to be slow, intentional and extra super patient with a three year old. An example I have of this from my little girl, Addie, who just turned three on Sunday, is communicating what is possible vs. what is not possible in a very clear way. Last night, I told my daughter that we had a doctor's appointment in the AM for her annual check-up, but she immediately wanted to go THEN, right away to the doctor. There began the two hour downhill spin into a full tantrum because she did not understand that she could not go to the doctor that night, because they were closed. This might seem like a disparate example of how to show you love a child, but it took every ounce of my patience, calm and rationality to keep explaining to my screaming, flailing, alligator of a child that we could not see the doctor until tomorrow. (Also, what three year old is THAT excited to see a doctor? I don't know, its insane to me!) So the answer is, love, but in all ways that you can manifest that love, directly and indirectly.</s>
write a short essay fire fighters working on California wild fires
The wildfires that rage through California every year are some of the most destructive and dangerous natural disasters that the state faces. The firefighters who work tirelessly to control these fires are some of the bravest and most dedicated professionals in the world. Firefighters working on California wildfires are faced with enormous challenges. The fires can spread quickly, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, and can be difficult to control. Firefighters often work long hours in dangerous conditions, battling flames that can reach hundreds of feet high. Despite the risks, California's firefighters are highly trained and equipped with state-of-the-art technology to help them do their jobs. They use a range of tools, from helicopters and bulldozers to chainsaws and shovels, to contain the fires and prevent them from spreading. Firefighters working on California wildfires come from all over the state and sometimes from other states as well. They work together in teams, coordinating their efforts to make the most effective use of resources and manpower. They work not just to control the fires, but also to help people who have been affected by them, offering shelter and support to those who have lost their homes or businesses. The bravery and dedication of California's firefighters cannot be overstated. They put their lives on the line to protect others, working tirelessly to control fires that threaten entire communities. Their work is essential to the safety and well-being of the state's residents, and they are rightly celebrated as heroes for their efforts.
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### Instruction: write a short essay fire fighters working on California wild fires ### Context: ### Answer: The wildfires that rage through California every year are some of the most destructive and dangerous natural disasters that the state faces. The firefighters who work tirelessly to control these fires are some of the bravest and most dedicated professionals in the world. Firefighters working on California wildfires are faced with enormous challenges. The fires can spread quickly, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, and can be difficult to control. Firefighters often work long hours in dangerous conditions, battling flames that can reach hundreds of feet high. Despite the risks, California's firefighters are highly trained and equipped with state-of-the-art technology to help them do their jobs. They use a range of tools, from helicopters and bulldozers to chainsaws and shovels, to contain the fires and prevent them from spreading. Firefighters working on California wildfires come from all over the state and sometimes from other states as well. They work together in teams, coordinating their efforts to make the most effective use of resources and manpower. They work not just to control the fires, but also to help people who have been affected by them, offering shelter and support to those who have lost their homes or businesses. The bravery and dedication of California's firefighters cannot be overstated. They put their lives on the line to protect others, working tirelessly to control fires that threaten entire communities. Their work is essential to the safety and well-being of the state's residents, and they are rightly celebrated as heroes for their efforts.</s>
Qui était Clovis?
Clovis Ier, en latin Chlodovechus, né vers 466 et mort à Paris le 27 novembre 511, est roi des Francs saliens, puis roi de tous les Francs de 481 à 511. Issu de la dynastie des Mérovingiens, il est le fils de Childéric Ier, roi des Francs saliens de Tournai (en actuelle Belgique), et de la reine Basine de Thuringe. Chef militaire, il accroît considérablement le territoire du petit royaume des Francs saliens, dont il hérite à la mort de son père, pour finir par unifier une grande partie des royaumes francs, repousser Alamans et Burgondes et annexer les territoires des Wisigoths dans le Sud de la Gaule. Le règne de Clovis est surtout connu par la description qu'en fit Grégoire de Tours, évêque gallo-romain dont l'Histoire des Francs est riche d'enseignements, mais dont la visée, essentiellement édifiante, s'accompagne d'un manque de précision et de cohérence historique. Les éléments de la vie de Clovis ne sont pas connus de manière certaine et leur « habillage » est le plus souvent suspect. Néanmoins, Clovis est considéré dans l'historiographie comme un des personnages les plus importants de l'histoire de France.
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### Instruction: Qui était Clovis? ### Context: ### Answer: Clovis Ier, en latin Chlodovechus, né vers 466 et mort à Paris le 27 novembre 511, est roi des Francs saliens, puis roi de tous les Francs de 481 à 511. Issu de la dynastie des Mérovingiens, il est le fils de Childéric Ier, roi des Francs saliens de Tournai (en actuelle Belgique), et de la reine Basine de Thuringe. Chef militaire, il accroît considérablement le territoire du petit royaume des Francs saliens, dont il hérite à la mort de son père, pour finir par unifier une grande partie des royaumes francs, repousser Alamans et Burgondes et annexer les territoires des Wisigoths dans le Sud de la Gaule. Le règne de Clovis est surtout connu par la description qu'en fit Grégoire de Tours, évêque gallo-romain dont l'Histoire des Francs est riche d'enseignements, mais dont la visée, essentiellement édifiante, s'accompagne d'un manque de précision et de cohérence historique. Les éléments de la vie de Clovis ne sont pas connus de manière certaine et leur « habillage » est le plus souvent suspect. Néanmoins, Clovis est considéré dans l'historiographie comme un des personnages les plus importants de l'histoire de France.</s>
Tell a story with the following: A guy that lives in San Jose California, he is a data scientist, he is in his mid 40's and he is aspiring to build an LLM model that will change the world
John is a data scientist living in San Jose California. He is in his mid 40s and has always been passionate about data science. He has always dreamed of creating a model that would revolutionize the world, but he has been struggling to find the right approach. One day, John stumbled across a book that discussed a new way of approaching data science. He read it and was amazed by the concepts presented in the book. He immediately started to apply the ideas in the book and soon realized that he had found his calling. He quickly put together an LLM model that was capable of solving some of the most difficult data science problems. John shared his model with the world and it quickly became a success. He was able to solve some of the most complex data science problems and he was able to prove that his model was better than any other model available. John was able to change the world and he is now considered one of the most successful data scientists in the world.
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### Instruction: Tell a story with the following: A guy that lives in San Jose California, he is a data scientist, he is in his mid 40's and he is aspiring to build an LLM model that will change the world ### Context: ### Answer: John is a data scientist living in San Jose California. He is in his mid 40s and has always been passionate about data science. He has always dreamed of creating a model that would revolutionize the world, but he has been struggling to find the right approach. One day, John stumbled across a book that discussed a new way of approaching data science. He read it and was amazed by the concepts presented in the book. He immediately started to apply the ideas in the book and soon realized that he had found his calling. He quickly put together an LLM model that was capable of solving some of the most difficult data science problems. John shared his model with the world and it quickly became a success. He was able to solve some of the most complex data science problems and he was able to prove that his model was better than any other model available. John was able to change the world and he is now considered one of the most successful data scientists in the world.</s>
Tell me an idea for a film based off of the cartoon movie Cars but incorporate self-driving cars.
A self-driving car named Walter (voiced by Will Arnett) is stuck driving drunk passengers around San Francisco at all hours of the night trying to make ends meet. He frequently has pedestrians staring at him because he doesn't have a driver, kids drawing graffiti on him, and passengers giving him a bad review for being too cautious while driving. Walter dreams of being a race car like the rich cars he sees on Tik Tok. They get to drive fast as Sonoma Raceway and race each other in front of stadiums full of people while Walter has to follow the 30mph speed limit on SF streets. Walter finds out that the race car life isn't all it's cracked up to be, and realizes over time to be happy with what he has and that at least he isn't one of those ride-share vehicles that can't drive themselves around town.
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### Instruction: Tell me an idea for a film based off of the cartoon movie Cars but incorporate self-driving cars. ### Context: ### Answer: A self-driving car named Walter (voiced by Will Arnett) is stuck driving drunk passengers around San Francisco at all hours of the night trying to make ends meet. He frequently has pedestrians staring at him because he doesn't have a driver, kids drawing graffiti on him, and passengers giving him a bad review for being too cautious while driving. Walter dreams of being a race car like the rich cars he sees on Tik Tok. They get to drive fast as Sonoma Raceway and race each other in front of stadiums full of people while Walter has to follow the 30mph speed limit on SF streets. Walter finds out that the race car life isn't all it's cracked up to be, and realizes over time to be happy with what he has and that at least he isn't one of those ride-share vehicles that can't drive themselves around town.</s>
Ram was asked to repeat after the speaker. Speaker: Red, Ram: Red. Speaker: Blue, Ram: Blue. Speaker: Green, Ram: Green. Speaker: What's your name? , Ram: Ram What went wrong here?
Haha, that's a nice one. While Ram was asked to repeat after the speaker, he ended up taking the speaker's last phrase as a question and tried answering it, which isn't what he was instructed to do. Ram should have repeated the last phrase, which would be as follows: Speaker: What's your name? , Ram: What's your name?
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### Instruction: Ram was asked to repeat after the speaker. Speaker: Red, Ram: Red. Speaker: Blue, Ram: Blue. Speaker: Green, Ram: Green. Speaker: What's your name? , Ram: Ram What went wrong here? ### Context: ### Answer: Haha, that's a nice one. While Ram was asked to repeat after the speaker, he ended up taking the speaker's last phrase as a question and tried answering it, which isn't what he was instructed to do. Ram should have repeated the last phrase, which would be as follows: Speaker: What's your name? , Ram: What's your name?</s>
Write an email to Visa alerting them that I am no longer interested in the position I’m interviewing for since I have accepted another offer. I have a lot of respect for the company and their employee experience is high!
Thank you so much for this opportunity to continue interviewing! I have really enjoyed getting to know Visa more during this process, but unfortunately must remove myself from the candidate pool at this time. As I shared earlier, I had competing offers with earlier timelines. This in no way reflects my interest in Visa-- now is such an amazing time to join a function and company in the midst of transformation. It is also so heartening to hear how positive the employee experience is. This is to say that I sincerely hope to stay in touch and that our paths can cross again later down the line. Thanks again for your coordination!
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### Instruction: Write an email to Visa alerting them that I am no longer interested in the position I’m interviewing for since I have accepted another offer. I have a lot of respect for the company and their employee experience is high! ### Context: ### Answer: Thank you so much for this opportunity to continue interviewing! I have really enjoyed getting to know Visa more during this process, but unfortunately must remove myself from the candidate pool at this time. As I shared earlier, I had competing offers with earlier timelines. This in no way reflects my interest in Visa-- now is such an amazing time to join a function and company in the midst of transformation. It is also so heartening to hear how positive the employee experience is. This is to say that I sincerely hope to stay in touch and that our paths can cross again later down the line. Thanks again for your coordination!</s>
Write a few sentences about why people who live in the Bay Area of California are moving to the Sacramento area.
The Bay Area of California has always been severely impacted by a high concentration of people who largely moved there for work. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many organizations to allow for remote work. As a result, many people have moved elsewhere in California while still being able to work at their same job. Many chose to move to the Greater Sacramento area, as it offeres a lower cost of living, warmer weather, and a slower pace of life, all while being within a few hours of the Bay Area if need for travel every reappears.
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### Instruction: Write a few sentences about why people who live in the Bay Area of California are moving to the Sacramento area. ### Context: ### Answer: The Bay Area of California has always been severely impacted by a high concentration of people who largely moved there for work. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many organizations to allow for remote work. As a result, many people have moved elsewhere in California while still being able to work at their same job. Many chose to move to the Greater Sacramento area, as it offeres a lower cost of living, warmer weather, and a slower pace of life, all while being within a few hours of the Bay Area if need for travel every reappears.</s>
Please write an email to the parent who complained about your child hitting their child.
Hi, David: Please pass my apology to Simone on Jessie's behalf. I hope he has a swift recovery. And thank you for sharing this with me. My wife and I will talk with Jessie about her bad behavior. We will try to find out her reason/motivation and emphasize the rules of interacting with and respecting her friends. We have not received a similar report in the past. So, we never knew this as a problem before. But we will take it very seriously and do our best to help her to fixe it. Please let us know if this even happens again. Please accept our sincerely apologize.
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### Instruction: Please write an email to the parent who complained about your child hitting their child. ### Context: ### Answer: Hi, David: Please pass my apology to Simone on Jessie's behalf. I hope he has a swift recovery. And thank you for sharing this with me. My wife and I will talk with Jessie about her bad behavior. We will try to find out her reason/motivation and emphasize the rules of interacting with and respecting her friends. We have not received a similar report in the past. So, we never knew this as a problem before. But we will take it very seriously and do our best to help her to fixe it. Please let us know if this even happens again. Please accept our sincerely apologize.</s>
How do you cook a Texas brisket?
Texas is know as the BBQ capital of the world, and Texas brisket leads the pack. For true Texas brisket all you need is salt, pepper, smoke and time! 1. Purchase a whole packer brisket with both the point and flat muscle included. Prime grade brisket is ideal as it will have more fat marbling, which means more flavor and juiciness. However, choice grade will work fine for most cooks. Plan on 1/2 lb per person. 2. Trim your brisket to remove and hard pieces of fat that will not render in the cooking process. I recommend leaving about 1/4 inch of fat on the point side, and trim off all fat off the flat. Note: the brisket trimming make great fat to mix into burgers! 3. Texas brisket is seasoned only with coarse salt and coarse black pepper. I prefer a 50/50 mix. There are MANY brisket rubs available if you are looking to spice up your brisket from the traditional Texas salt and pepper rub. 4. Use a good quality hardwood lump charcoal in your smoker. I use oak as a base wood with a little bit of hickory mixed in. You can use any smoker that can maintain a consistent temperature of 225-250 degrees. I prefer the Big Green Egg, but there are great smokers available from Weber, Traeger, CampChef and many more. 5. Smoke the brisket at 225 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 165-170 degrees. I then remove the brisket, wrap in butcher paper, and return to the smoker until the internal temperature reaches 202 degrees. 6. When the brisket reaches 202 degrees, remove from the smoker and REST. DO NOT SKIP THE REST. Resting the brisket allows those hot and bubbly juices to settle into the meat. I prefer resting my brisket in a cooler covered in towels for 2 hours, but can rest as long as 4 hours before serving. 7. When you are ready to serve, I separate the two pieces, flat and point.Slice the flat against the grain for maximum tenderness. Cube the point for burnt ends. 8. Serve and enjoy!
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### Instruction: How do you cook a Texas brisket? ### Context: ### Answer: Texas is know as the BBQ capital of the world, and Texas brisket leads the pack. For true Texas brisket all you need is salt, pepper, smoke and time! 1. Purchase a whole packer brisket with both the point and flat muscle included. Prime grade brisket is ideal as it will have more fat marbling, which means more flavor and juiciness. However, choice grade will work fine for most cooks. Plan on 1/2 lb per person. 2. Trim your brisket to remove and hard pieces of fat that will not render in the cooking process. I recommend leaving about 1/4 inch of fat on the point side, and trim off all fat off the flat. Note: the brisket trimming make great fat to mix into burgers! 3. Texas brisket is seasoned only with coarse salt and coarse black pepper. I prefer a 50/50 mix. There are MANY brisket rubs available if you are looking to spice up your brisket from the traditional Texas salt and pepper rub. 4. Use a good quality hardwood lump charcoal in your smoker. I use oak as a base wood with a little bit of hickory mixed in. You can use any smoker that can maintain a consistent temperature of 225-250 degrees. I prefer the Big Green Egg, but there are great smokers available from Weber, Traeger, CampChef and many more. 5. Smoke the brisket at 225 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 165-170 degrees. I then remove the brisket, wrap in butcher paper, and return to the smoker until the internal temperature reaches 202 degrees. 6. When the brisket reaches 202 degrees, remove from the smoker and REST. DO NOT SKIP THE REST. Resting the brisket allows those hot and bubbly juices to settle into the meat. I prefer resting my brisket in a cooler covered in towels for 2 hours, but can rest as long as 4 hours before serving. 7. When you are ready to serve, I separate the two pieces, flat and point.Slice the flat against the grain for maximum tenderness. Cube the point for burnt ends. 8. Serve and enjoy!</s>
if you have 2 ducks in front of a duck and 2 ducks behind a duck in a row, minimum how many ducks you have?
The answer would be 3 as you can have this setup with a minimum of 3 ducks.
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### Instruction: if you have 2 ducks in front of a duck and 2 ducks behind a duck in a row, minimum how many ducks you have? ### Context: ### Answer: The answer would be 3 as you can have this setup with a minimum of 3 ducks.</s>
Imagine you are the CEO of Tiktok and have to give an argument in front of the Senate on why the US should not ban Tiktok.
Hello members of the Senate. My name is Shou Zi Chew, and I am the CEO of Tiktok. Tiktok is a platform that surfaces short videos based on an algorithm that predicts your interests and likelihood of engaging with a video. We have a very large user base who, through engaging with our platform, have found communities that support and provide vast amounts of new knowledge. Not only is Tiktok a source of information and news, we have invested in making sure only appropriate content is surfaced, especially for children. We take privacy and security very seriously. Some members of the Senate are concerned that because Tiktok is held by a Chinese company, that we have secret ties to China. I can assure you that that is not the case. I believe Tiktok has brought users entertainment and education that warrants it to continue operating as a company. Please consider supporting Tiktok. Thank you member of the Senate for taking the time today to learn about Tiktok.
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### Instruction: Imagine you are the CEO of Tiktok and have to give an argument in front of the Senate on why the US should not ban Tiktok. ### Context: ### Answer: Hello members of the Senate. My name is Shou Zi Chew, and I am the CEO of Tiktok. Tiktok is a platform that surfaces short videos based on an algorithm that predicts your interests and likelihood of engaging with a video. We have a very large user base who, through engaging with our platform, have found communities that support and provide vast amounts of new knowledge. Not only is Tiktok a source of information and news, we have invested in making sure only appropriate content is surfaced, especially for children. We take privacy and security very seriously. Some members of the Senate are concerned that because Tiktok is held by a Chinese company, that we have secret ties to China. I can assure you that that is not the case. I believe Tiktok has brought users entertainment and education that warrants it to continue operating as a company. Please consider supporting Tiktok. Thank you member of the Senate for taking the time today to learn about Tiktok.</s>
What are some tips for traveling with a toddler?
Toddlers are innately adventurous. They like to explore new things, places and people as it stimulates their brain. With some planning, traveling with a toddler can actually be hugely rewarding. They make memories and get exposed to different cultures, developing more empathy and learning language early on. Here are some tips for making travel easy with a toddler: 1. Carry light weight activities they are currently into. For example, sticker books, coloring or puzzles. 2. Carry a lovey in your backpack/hand luggage. 3. Carry a few of their night time reading books. 4. Keep energy snacks handy at all times. 5. Use a carrier if you are going to be outdoors. For example, hiking or trekking. 6. Book a morning flight if it is over 7-8 hours. Book a flight during their nap time if shorter than 7-8 hours. 7. Ask for an upgrade at the airport. 8. Make them walk at the airport instead of using a stroller, that way they will get tired and sleep in the plane.
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### Instruction: What are some tips for traveling with a toddler? ### Context: ### Answer: Toddlers are innately adventurous. They like to explore new things, places and people as it stimulates their brain. With some planning, traveling with a toddler can actually be hugely rewarding. They make memories and get exposed to different cultures, developing more empathy and learning language early on. Here are some tips for making travel easy with a toddler: 1. Carry light weight activities they are currently into. For example, sticker books, coloring or puzzles. 2. Carry a lovey in your backpack/hand luggage. 3. Carry a few of their night time reading books. 4. Keep energy snacks handy at all times. 5. Use a carrier if you are going to be outdoors. For example, hiking or trekking. 6. Book a morning flight if it is over 7-8 hours. Book a flight during their nap time if shorter than 7-8 hours. 7. Ask for an upgrade at the airport. 8. Make them walk at the airport instead of using a stroller, that way they will get tired and sleep in the plane.</s>
is Lakeview replacing dashboard
No
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### Instruction: is Lakeview replacing dashboard ### Context: ### Answer: No</s>
write a poem about the holidays
the holidays are magical you will agree if you are logical in thanksgiving we feast its a reason to get together at least in Christmas we sing thats our thing we put gifts under the tree hopefully containing a new plush bee during halloween we scare and hope our costume doesn't tear a bag comes in handy when you get tons of candy in easter there are eggs and a bunny with jumpy legs those are some holidays I wouldn't have them in any other ways
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### Instruction: write a poem about the holidays ### Context: ### Answer: the holidays are magical you will agree if you are logical in thanksgiving we feast its a reason to get together at least in Christmas we sing thats our thing we put gifts under the tree hopefully containing a new plush bee during halloween we scare and hope our costume doesn't tear a bag comes in handy when you get tons of candy in easter there are eggs and a bunny with jumpy legs those are some holidays I wouldn't have them in any other ways</s>
Describe a plan for training to compete in a long distance gravel cycling event, including nutrition, preparation, and recovery requirements. Your plan should include a timeline and be relevant to someone who works a full time job.
General guidelines call for four rides a week but no less than three days a week. Your overall weekly training time commitment will vary, as you professional demands permit, but will increase as you get closer to your event. In the early stages of your training, expect to spend about six to eight hours on your bike each week. Many part time riders with full time work commitments will be looking at a few weeks of eight to 10 hours of riding time, the bulk of which will come from your long rides. During the week, your rides will be shorter, but a little bit harder. Typically those who work and train for long distance riding events perform measured short distance rides in the early morning before work or mid-afternoon during breaks. On the weekends (or whenever you have days off), they’ll be longer and a bit easier. Recovery and nutrition will be important for non-ride days Most people in training benefit from a recovery drink after hard workouts, eating plenty of fruits and veggies, drinking lots of water, meditating, and practicing yoga, along with flushing her legs with self-massage tools and foam rollers. It is important to get a good nights sleep. Bedtime is prime time for bone, muscle, hormone, and immune system restoration. Do allow for seven to eight hours of sleep per night. The following lead time is generally required for each time of event: If you are training for event in the 50- to 75-mile range, you'll want to begin training at least six to eight weeks in advance. If you’re training for anything in the 100-plus range, allow 10 to 12 weeks. If you’re preparing for an event in the 200-mile range, begin training 16 weeks out. A typical training week should include the three types of targeted training, plus one or two days of cross training (strength and core training) and rest days Before your event, you will want to be within 75% to 80% of miles and elevation required for the event with the final week before your event tapering off to rides at 20-25% of length compared to the event.
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### Instruction: Describe a plan for training to compete in a long distance gravel cycling event, including nutrition, preparation, and recovery requirements. Your plan should include a timeline and be relevant to someone who works a full time job. ### Context: ### Answer: General guidelines call for four rides a week but no less than three days a week. Your overall weekly training time commitment will vary, as you professional demands permit, but will increase as you get closer to your event. In the early stages of your training, expect to spend about six to eight hours on your bike each week. Many part time riders with full time work commitments will be looking at a few weeks of eight to 10 hours of riding time, the bulk of which will come from your long rides. During the week, your rides will be shorter, but a little bit harder. Typically those who work and train for long distance riding events perform measured short distance rides in the early morning before work or mid-afternoon during breaks. On the weekends (or whenever you have days off), they’ll be longer and a bit easier. Recovery and nutrition will be important for non-ride days Most people in training benefit from a recovery drink after hard workouts, eating plenty of fruits and veggies, drinking lots of water, meditating, and practicing yoga, along with flushing her legs with self-massage tools and foam rollers. It is important to get a good nights sleep. Bedtime is prime time for bone, muscle, hormone, and immune system restoration. Do allow for seven to eight hours of sleep per night. The following lead time is generally required for each time of event: If you are training for event in the 50- to 75-mile range, you'll want to begin training at least six to eight weeks in advance. If you’re training for anything in the 100-plus range, allow 10 to 12 weeks. If you’re preparing for an event in the 200-mile range, begin training 16 weeks out. A typical training week should include the three types of targeted training, plus one or two days of cross training (strength and core training) and rest days Before your event, you will want to be within 75% to 80% of miles and elevation required for the event with the final week before your event tapering off to rides at 20-25% of length compared to the event.</s>
Write a short story about a man who discovers a partially built treehouse.
A man purchased a piece of property and began to explore the land.  After some time had passed, the man discovered a partially built treehouse not too far from the ground that would be safe for his children to play in.  The man returned home to his workshop to gather wood and tools to complete the treehouse construction.  However, upon arrival at his workshop, he learned that he would need more wood to finish the treehouse.  Disappointed, he began to put his tools away when he heard a truck passing by with lumber for sale.  After purchasing the material, he returned to the treehouse with his tools and material and began to work.  Upon completion of the treehouse, he called for his children to surprise them and when they saw the treehouse they shouted for joy and immediately began to play in it and this made the man very happy.
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### Instruction: Write a short story about a man who discovers a partially built treehouse. ### Context: ### Answer: A man purchased a piece of property and began to explore the land.  After some time had passed, the man discovered a partially built treehouse not too far from the ground that would be safe for his children to play in.  The man returned home to his workshop to gather wood and tools to complete the treehouse construction.  However, upon arrival at his workshop, he learned that he would need more wood to finish the treehouse.  Disappointed, he began to put his tools away when he heard a truck passing by with lumber for sale.  After purchasing the material, he returned to the treehouse with his tools and material and began to work.  Upon completion of the treehouse, he called for his children to surprise them and when they saw the treehouse they shouted for joy and immediately began to play in it and this made the man very happy.</s>
Do the new shift rules in Major League Baseball make the game more exciting?
Prior to this season, Major League Baseball(MLB) allowed infielders to shift based on who was at bat for the opposing team. The shift simply means that the defending infield could load a certain side of the infield. For example, the shortstop could move to where the 2nd baseman normally is positioned and the 2nd baseman might play in shallow right field. The 3rd baseman would occupy the left side of the infield. The theory behind this shift strategy is based on advanced analytics used in the game of baseball. Using a spray chart to determine where a hitter normally puts a ball in play and with what type of pitch thrown, the defending team would shift to cover more of the playing field and therefore increase the chance the defending team would record an out based on this strategy. It was increasingly used over the last 3-4 years and some argue that employing the shift decreased the number of hits and runs scored during a game. The downstream effect of this made for a lower scoring affair and a less exciting game for a fan base that is increasingly younger and looking for more excitement during baseball games. One argument for allowing the shift is that hitters, being professionals, would adjust and try to beat the shift by hitting a ball away from the shift or hitting to the "opposite field." Hitters answer to beating the shift was to increase their launch angle and play for the home run. While the home run was an important run scoring mechanism, MLB decided to outlaw the shift from defensive strategy for the 2023 season. Hitters refusal to adjust to the shift led to this decision by MLB. The concern was games were not action packed enough and ultimately MLB would continue to lose popularity by its younger viewers, opting for other sports like Basketball, Football, or Hockey to spend their money on. No longer can you sift defensive players. The rules for this season are there must be 2 defenders on each side of 2nd base and their feet must be on the infield dirt as the pitch is being delivered. The hope is more hits will be produced, more runs scored, and an increase in fan approval created. The early opinion after the first week of the MLB season is that the games are proving to be faster paced with more runs and all around action created.
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### Instruction: Do the new shift rules in Major League Baseball make the game more exciting? ### Context: ### Answer: Prior to this season, Major League Baseball(MLB) allowed infielders to shift based on who was at bat for the opposing team. The shift simply means that the defending infield could load a certain side of the infield. For example, the shortstop could move to where the 2nd baseman normally is positioned and the 2nd baseman might play in shallow right field. The 3rd baseman would occupy the left side of the infield. The theory behind this shift strategy is based on advanced analytics used in the game of baseball. Using a spray chart to determine where a hitter normally puts a ball in play and with what type of pitch thrown, the defending team would shift to cover more of the playing field and therefore increase the chance the defending team would record an out based on this strategy. It was increasingly used over the last 3-4 years and some argue that employing the shift decreased the number of hits and runs scored during a game. The downstream effect of this made for a lower scoring affair and a less exciting game for a fan base that is increasingly younger and looking for more excitement during baseball games. One argument for allowing the shift is that hitters, being professionals, would adjust and try to beat the shift by hitting a ball away from the shift or hitting to the "opposite field." Hitters answer to beating the shift was to increase their launch angle and play for the home run. While the home run was an important run scoring mechanism, MLB decided to outlaw the shift from defensive strategy for the 2023 season. Hitters refusal to adjust to the shift led to this decision by MLB. The concern was games were not action packed enough and ultimately MLB would continue to lose popularity by its younger viewers, opting for other sports like Basketball, Football, or Hockey to spend their money on. No longer can you sift defensive players. The rules for this season are there must be 2 defenders on each side of 2nd base and their feet must be on the infield dirt as the pitch is being delivered. The hope is more hits will be produced, more runs scored, and an increase in fan approval created. The early opinion after the first week of the MLB season is that the games are proving to be faster paced with more runs and all around action created.</s>
Give a numbered list of instructions to set up a snowboard. The items I can use are a snowboard, snowboard bindings, a screwdriver, screws, and a measuring tape.
1. Figure out your reference stance, or how far apart your feet will be when riding the snowboard. This should be a comfortable position that is generally a bit wider than shoulder-width. 2. Using the measuring tape, measure the reference stance distance between the mounting holes of both feet. Start from the mounting holes in the center of each foot on the snowboard and expand out until the proper width is measured. 3. Align your snowboard bindings on the identified mounting holes. You may first consider adjusting the angle of your snowboard bindings, this can be done by rotating the baseplate of the binding. 4. Using the screwdriver and screws, screw in the snowboard bindings at the chosen angle and at the chosen mounting position. Make sure the bindings are tight.
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### Instruction: Give a numbered list of instructions to set up a snowboard. The items I can use are a snowboard, snowboard bindings, a screwdriver, screws, and a measuring tape. ### Context: ### Answer: 1. Figure out your reference stance, or how far apart your feet will be when riding the snowboard. This should be a comfortable position that is generally a bit wider than shoulder-width. 2. Using the measuring tape, measure the reference stance distance between the mounting holes of both feet. Start from the mounting holes in the center of each foot on the snowboard and expand out until the proper width is measured. 3. Align your snowboard bindings on the identified mounting holes. You may first consider adjusting the angle of your snowboard bindings, this can be done by rotating the baseplate of the binding. 4. Using the screwdriver and screws, screw in the snowboard bindings at the chosen angle and at the chosen mounting position. Make sure the bindings are tight.</s>
What are the top 3 TV shows you have binge watched and why?
Hands down, my favorite series was The Americans. As someone who grew up in the 1980's, I could identify with the clothing and hair styles, the decor, and the dearth of real-time communication options (no internet, no email, no mobile phones, etc.). The limited communication modes is what led to secret information drop locations in this era, which were a common insurance in the show. But more importantly, I remember the feeling of growing up in the time of the Cold War. We were still having scheduled air raid drills in my grammar school as often as we'd have fire drills! As children, we were convinced that nuclear war was going to happen someday, even if the adults tried to tell us that it wasn't. Growing up about 25 miles from New York City, I was pretty sure that I'd be gone within seconds of a nuclear strike to the city. My next favorite has been Yellowstone. This is a show that seems to appeal to almost everyone because it has plenty of beautiful Western scenes (Montana), family drama, and battles between flawed characters. This series is still ongoing and I can't wait for the next set of episodes to be released! I'd have to say my third favorite is Billions. It's a series from several years ago that we just happened upon. We are in season 2 of 5 or 6 total seasons, and I am riveted by the characters, especially Bobby Axelrod (Ax), and Chuck and Wendy Rhoades. They are all so intense and engrossed in what they do, so it makes for very interesting interactions and plot twists! And I have to give an Honorable Mention to Perry Mason. While this is a very new series, I absolutely love this period drama so far. The creators have based many of the episodes on similar actual events from this period (the 1930s). It is very difficult to watch Della Street, who is insanely smart and charming, be relegated to the 'brains behind the guy' (Perry Mason) because it's the 1930s. Thanks for reading! I enjoyed brainstorming my favorites and sharing them.
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### Instruction: What are the top 3 TV shows you have binge watched and why? ### Context: ### Answer: Hands down, my favorite series was The Americans. As someone who grew up in the 1980's, I could identify with the clothing and hair styles, the decor, and the dearth of real-time communication options (no internet, no email, no mobile phones, etc.). The limited communication modes is what led to secret information drop locations in this era, which were a common insurance in the show. But more importantly, I remember the feeling of growing up in the time of the Cold War. We were still having scheduled air raid drills in my grammar school as often as we'd have fire drills! As children, we were convinced that nuclear war was going to happen someday, even if the adults tried to tell us that it wasn't. Growing up about 25 miles from New York City, I was pretty sure that I'd be gone within seconds of a nuclear strike to the city. My next favorite has been Yellowstone. This is a show that seems to appeal to almost everyone because it has plenty of beautiful Western scenes (Montana), family drama, and battles between flawed characters. This series is still ongoing and I can't wait for the next set of episodes to be released! I'd have to say my third favorite is Billions. It's a series from several years ago that we just happened upon. We are in season 2 of 5 or 6 total seasons, and I am riveted by the characters, especially Bobby Axelrod (Ax), and Chuck and Wendy Rhoades. They are all so intense and engrossed in what they do, so it makes for very interesting interactions and plot twists! And I have to give an Honorable Mention to Perry Mason. While this is a very new series, I absolutely love this period drama so far. The creators have based many of the episodes on similar actual events from this period (the 1930s). It is very difficult to watch Della Street, who is insanely smart and charming, be relegated to the 'brains behind the guy' (Perry Mason) because it's the 1930s. Thanks for reading! I enjoyed brainstorming my favorites and sharing them.</s>
Write a short paragraph to help convince someone to purchase an espresso machine.
For many people who start their day with coffee, a simple, ordinary cup just isn't enough to satisfy them. The most ardent of coffee hobbyists are often those who consume espresso and making espresso at home is the sign of a true aficionado. Making espresso requires specialized equipment including an espresso machine and an espresso-specific coffee grinder. While these are generally expensive pieces of equipment, the ability to fine-tune aspects of the espresso making process such as grind size and temperature can become an addictive hobby for those who are looking to pull the perfect espresso shot. Not to mention the ability to make a vast array of milk-based espresso drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites and cortados at home can help save a lot of money.
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### Instruction: Write a short paragraph to help convince someone to purchase an espresso machine. ### Context: ### Answer: For many people who start their day with coffee, a simple, ordinary cup just isn't enough to satisfy them. The most ardent of coffee hobbyists are often those who consume espresso and making espresso at home is the sign of a true aficionado. Making espresso requires specialized equipment including an espresso machine and an espresso-specific coffee grinder. While these are generally expensive pieces of equipment, the ability to fine-tune aspects of the espresso making process such as grind size and temperature can become an addictive hobby for those who are looking to pull the perfect espresso shot. Not to mention the ability to make a vast array of milk-based espresso drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites and cortados at home can help save a lot of money.</s>
Create a beginner-intermediate push-pull-legs workout routine that I can do 6 times a week.
Day 1 (push): 5x5 Bench Press 3x8 Incline Bench Press 3x8 Overhead Press 3x8-12 Triceps Pushdown 3x8-12 Triceps Extension superset with 3x8-12 Lateral Raise Day 2 (pull): 1x5 Deadlift 3x8 Lat Pulldown 3x8 Seated Row 3x12-15 Face Pull 4x8-12 Incline Curl 4x8-12 Hammer Curl Day 3 (legs): 2x5 Squat 3x8 Romanian Deadlift 3x8 Leg Press 3x8-12 Seated Leg Curl 3x8-12 Standing Calf Raise Day 4: (push) 5x5 Overhead Press 3x8 Incline Bench Press 3x8 Bench Press 3x8-12 Triceps Pushdown 3x8-12 Triceps Extension superset with 3x8-12 Lateral Raise Day 5 (pull): 5x5 Bent Over Row 3x8 Lat Pulldown 3x8 Seated Row 3x12-15 Face Pull 4x8-12 Incline Curl 4x8-12 Hammer Curl Day 6 (legs): 2x5 Squat 3x8 Romanian Deadlift 3x8 Leg Press 3x8-12 Seated Leg Curl 3x8-12 Standing Calf Raise
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### Instruction: Create a beginner-intermediate push-pull-legs workout routine that I can do 6 times a week. ### Context: ### Answer: Day 1 (push): 5x5 Bench Press 3x8 Incline Bench Press 3x8 Overhead Press 3x8-12 Triceps Pushdown 3x8-12 Triceps Extension superset with 3x8-12 Lateral Raise Day 2 (pull): 1x5 Deadlift 3x8 Lat Pulldown 3x8 Seated Row 3x12-15 Face Pull 4x8-12 Incline Curl 4x8-12 Hammer Curl Day 3 (legs): 2x5 Squat 3x8 Romanian Deadlift 3x8 Leg Press 3x8-12 Seated Leg Curl 3x8-12 Standing Calf Raise Day 4: (push) 5x5 Overhead Press 3x8 Incline Bench Press 3x8 Bench Press 3x8-12 Triceps Pushdown 3x8-12 Triceps Extension superset with 3x8-12 Lateral Raise Day 5 (pull): 5x5 Bent Over Row 3x8 Lat Pulldown 3x8 Seated Row 3x12-15 Face Pull 4x8-12 Incline Curl 4x8-12 Hammer Curl Day 6 (legs): 2x5 Squat 3x8 Romanian Deadlift 3x8 Leg Press 3x8-12 Seated Leg Curl 3x8-12 Standing Calf Raise</s>
What's the appeal of a vacation rental on the Big Island of Hawaii?
The Big Island of Hawaii is a bit quieter than the island of Oahu, where Waikiki Beach is. While Waikiki is a beautiful beach and place, the Big Island of Hawaii has so much to offer that is unique only to this island. First, you can visit black sand beaches. This is due to all of the volcanic activity on the island. There are still active volcanoes on the island. You can also take tours around them should you wish to get closer. You still get all the beautiful beaches Hawaii offers, but with features, you can't find on the other islands. Also, if you want a slightly less touristy destination, the Big Island is for you!
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### Instruction: What's the appeal of a vacation rental on the Big Island of Hawaii? ### Context: ### Answer: The Big Island of Hawaii is a bit quieter than the island of Oahu, where Waikiki Beach is. While Waikiki is a beautiful beach and place, the Big Island of Hawaii has so much to offer that is unique only to this island. First, you can visit black sand beaches. This is due to all of the volcanic activity on the island. There are still active volcanoes on the island. You can also take tours around them should you wish to get closer. You still get all the beautiful beaches Hawaii offers, but with features, you can't find on the other islands. Also, if you want a slightly less touristy destination, the Big Island is for you!</s>
What is the most likely solution to fermi's paradox
This is highly debatable topic and there are several solutions to the Fermi's paradox.However the great filter seems to be the one which has high probabilities than other. in the Great Filter scenario, something occurs to civilization at some point of their lifetime that cause termination and extinction. it is not clear so far what that event could be, and whether it is man-made or form outside.
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### Instruction: What is the most likely solution to fermi's paradox ### Context: ### Answer: This is highly debatable topic and there are several solutions to the Fermi's paradox.However the great filter seems to be the one which has high probabilities than other. in the Great Filter scenario, something occurs to civilization at some point of their lifetime that cause termination and extinction. it is not clear so far what that event could be, and whether it is man-made or form outside.</s>
Write a paragraph of a blog post describing the appeal of a weekend stay at Blue Ridge Parkway?
Blue Ridge Parkway is an incredible place to see the leaves change colors in Autumn. The magic happens during the month of October, usually towards late month depending on the altitude. The colors are so serene you would want to stay for longer than a weekend. For the best experience try driving some distance along the Blue Ridge Parkway, changing directions and elevations, instead of finding one spot to capture all. Plan your stay in Asheville, NC area which has great collection of hotels and restaurants and drive around the scenic roads to catch the colors.
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### Instruction: Write a paragraph of a blog post describing the appeal of a weekend stay at Blue Ridge Parkway? ### Context: ### Answer: Blue Ridge Parkway is an incredible place to see the leaves change colors in Autumn. The magic happens during the month of October, usually towards late month depending on the altitude. The colors are so serene you would want to stay for longer than a weekend. For the best experience try driving some distance along the Blue Ridge Parkway, changing directions and elevations, instead of finding one spot to capture all. Plan your stay in Asheville, NC area which has great collection of hotels and restaurants and drive around the scenic roads to catch the colors.</s>
America’s cup comeback
In September, 2013 one of sports most iconic comeback took place on the San Francisco Bay. The incredible comeback was when Oracle Team USA overturned an 8-1 deficit to retain the Auld Mug. Winning eight straight races has to be ranked the best and most unlikely of all such sporting turnarounds. With the Kiwis requiring just one more race for victory, the Americans called up Ben Ainslie who was the driver for the reserve boat. The Brit’s influence helped shift the momentum that the Kiwis were unable to stop. San Francisco Bay is extremely challenging to sail with currents and winds above 25knts. The regatta will forever be remembered as the best comeback of sailing all time. .
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### Instruction: America’s cup comeback ### Context: ### Answer: In September, 2013 one of sports most iconic comeback took place on the San Francisco Bay. The incredible comeback was when Oracle Team USA overturned an 8-1 deficit to retain the Auld Mug. Winning eight straight races has to be ranked the best and most unlikely of all such sporting turnarounds. With the Kiwis requiring just one more race for victory, the Americans called up Ben Ainslie who was the driver for the reserve boat. The Brit’s influence helped shift the momentum that the Kiwis were unable to stop. San Francisco Bay is extremely challenging to sail with currents and winds above 25knts. The regatta will forever be remembered as the best comeback of sailing all time. .</s>
Describe ways to deal with naughty kids as a parent
Well, there is no 1 exact rule that applies to all, there are many things which impact how a kid behaves. But one of the main things to remember is kids learn more by observation than when it's told to them. As a parent, an important thing to remember would be to practice what you preach. Usually, we put restrictions on screen time for kids, but remember even we are answerable to them when we spend too much time on gadgets than with people around us. We expect kids to respect us, so the same holds good for us, try to behave with them the way you to see them behave with you. Try to dedicate a few hours to spend time with them, remember it's the quality and not the quantity that matters here. Try not to correct them for everything they do, and try to set a boundary on things you can let go of. It's not a kid's job to deal with kids after all so you need to have some patience to understand them and then try to be understood.
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### Instruction: Describe ways to deal with naughty kids as a parent ### Context: ### Answer: Well, there is no 1 exact rule that applies to all, there are many things which impact how a kid behaves. But one of the main things to remember is kids learn more by observation than when it's told to them. As a parent, an important thing to remember would be to practice what you preach. Usually, we put restrictions on screen time for kids, but remember even we are answerable to them when we spend too much time on gadgets than with people around us. We expect kids to respect us, so the same holds good for us, try to behave with them the way you to see them behave with you. Try to dedicate a few hours to spend time with them, remember it's the quality and not the quantity that matters here. Try not to correct them for everything they do, and try to set a boundary on things you can let go of. It's not a kid's job to deal with kids after all so you need to have some patience to understand them and then try to be understood.</s>
Write a paragraph to convince someone to visit Porto Portugal.
Porto Portugal is an amazing travel destination that is easily accessible by train from the capital of Lisbon. Porto is coastal town with great beaches and is the primary distributer of port wine that is grown in vineyards from the Douro Valley. In Porto you can explore the many distributors that age the port wine and take a trip on the Douro River in one of the boats that used to be used to transport port barrels from the vineyards to Porto. You can also take a day trip by bus to the Douro Valley and visit the many vineyards and sample the port wine.
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### Instruction: Write a paragraph to convince someone to visit Porto Portugal. ### Context: ### Answer: Porto Portugal is an amazing travel destination that is easily accessible by train from the capital of Lisbon. Porto is coastal town with great beaches and is the primary distributer of port wine that is grown in vineyards from the Douro Valley. In Porto you can explore the many distributors that age the port wine and take a trip on the Douro River in one of the boats that used to be used to transport port barrels from the vineyards to Porto. You can also take a day trip by bus to the Douro Valley and visit the many vineyards and sample the port wine.</s>
Tell me about Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park, located in Oregon is an astonishing national park full of beautiful views and pristine natural surroundings. The Park itself was officially founded in 1902 but prior to that it was considered a holy place by Native American Indians for hundreds of years. The water in Crater Lake is a deep, dark blue and remains relatively cold year round. Crater Lake is actually the remnant of an imploded volcano that filled with water of the centuries and is in fact, the deepest lake in the United States. The caldera itself is 6 miles by 5 miles and more than a half mile deep. The rim offers some spectacular views of the lake itself and surrounding caldera formation.
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### Instruction: Tell me about Crater Lake National Park ### Context: ### Answer: Crater Lake National Park, located in Oregon is an astonishing national park full of beautiful views and pristine natural surroundings. The Park itself was officially founded in 1902 but prior to that it was considered a holy place by Native American Indians for hundreds of years. The water in Crater Lake is a deep, dark blue and remains relatively cold year round. Crater Lake is actually the remnant of an imploded volcano that filled with water of the centuries and is in fact, the deepest lake in the United States. The caldera itself is 6 miles by 5 miles and more than a half mile deep. The rim offers some spectacular views of the lake itself and surrounding caldera formation.</s>
Summarize the pros and cons of working from home
The pros would be mainly the time you save, as you don't have to commute to the office, especially in cities with heavy traffic congestion and if the employee is located far from the office this is a big concern. You get some flexibility with time and you save some carbon and energy as well. On the other hand, the cons would be you won't get to interact physically with your colleagues, grab a coffee and connect with other peers. In the end, it all narrows down to the individual as to what works well for whom.
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### Instruction: Summarize the pros and cons of working from home ### Context: ### Answer: The pros would be mainly the time you save, as you don't have to commute to the office, especially in cities with heavy traffic congestion and if the employee is located far from the office this is a big concern. You get some flexibility with time and you save some carbon and energy as well. On the other hand, the cons would be you won't get to interact physically with your colleagues, grab a coffee and connect with other peers. In the end, it all narrows down to the individual as to what works well for whom.</s>
Should I pursue a PhD in STEM?
Whether or not to pursue a PhD will depend on a number of factors. These days, many professions require more and more certification and proof of education. However, a PhD is usually only require in the STEM field for positions that are either focussed on research, such as a research scientist position, or on a specialized field, such as many 'wet labs' in biological research, or more specialized knowledge jobs. Other than these roles, a Master's or other accreditation like professional certificates/MBAs etc. can be used for career advancement. For those interested in an academic career, a PhD is still the fundamental requirement. If you do choose to do a PhD, where you do a PhD will influence the amount and type of work that you do. For example, in the EU, the UK, Australia, and some other places, a PhD is usually three years of research with no or minimal extra course work. In the US, though, a PhD typically takes over 4 years and requires the student to take several classes at a graduate level. While in your program, you will need to spend a lot of time focusing on publication pressures. PhD students, these days, are required to produced 1-3 papers during their PhD in high impact journals. In many institutions, this is a high stress environment and can lead to increased mental health stress. If you are passionate and build a strong social structure, this can be an enjoyable experience, albeit a trying one.
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### Instruction: Should I pursue a PhD in STEM? ### Context: ### Answer: Whether or not to pursue a PhD will depend on a number of factors. These days, many professions require more and more certification and proof of education. However, a PhD is usually only require in the STEM field for positions that are either focussed on research, such as a research scientist position, or on a specialized field, such as many 'wet labs' in biological research, or more specialized knowledge jobs. Other than these roles, a Master's or other accreditation like professional certificates/MBAs etc. can be used for career advancement. For those interested in an academic career, a PhD is still the fundamental requirement. If you do choose to do a PhD, where you do a PhD will influence the amount and type of work that you do. For example, in the EU, the UK, Australia, and some other places, a PhD is usually three years of research with no or minimal extra course work. In the US, though, a PhD typically takes over 4 years and requires the student to take several classes at a graduate level. While in your program, you will need to spend a lot of time focusing on publication pressures. PhD students, these days, are required to produced 1-3 papers during their PhD in high impact journals. In many institutions, this is a high stress environment and can lead to increased mental health stress. If you are passionate and build a strong social structure, this can be an enjoyable experience, albeit a trying one.</s>
What are some fun activities to do with my coworkers if we all work remotely?
Organizing virtual events would be a great way to spend time with your coworkers. You could participate in a virtual escape room, attend a virtual wine tasting, play online games together, host a weekly coffee-and-chat meeting, or create a virtual book club.
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### Instruction: What are some fun activities to do with my coworkers if we all work remotely? ### Context: ### Answer: Organizing virtual events would be a great way to spend time with your coworkers. You could participate in a virtual escape room, attend a virtual wine tasting, play online games together, host a weekly coffee-and-chat meeting, or create a virtual book club.</s>
How do you make an electronic music song?
There are quite a few genres in electronic music in which electronic music songs are classified into. A couple of the most popular ones are techno, house, progressive house, trance, breakbeats, drum and bass, dubstep, and many more. With all of these styles, making an electronic music songs is the same. You need to make a beat using a combination of drums, kicks, snares, claps, high hats, toms, and samples. These are organized in a way to make a beat and loop through these rhythms. These rhythms are then layered in a way to help create the foundation for a song. Many popular tools that are used are digital audio workstations also known as a DAW. Drum machines, samplers, and more. Besides the beats and samples, many times other instruments are used such as synthesizers and vocoders. All of this is arranged using the DAW tool to create a song.
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### Instruction: How do you make an electronic music song? ### Context: ### Answer: There are quite a few genres in electronic music in which electronic music songs are classified into. A couple of the most popular ones are techno, house, progressive house, trance, breakbeats, drum and bass, dubstep, and many more. With all of these styles, making an electronic music songs is the same. You need to make a beat using a combination of drums, kicks, snares, claps, high hats, toms, and samples. These are organized in a way to make a beat and loop through these rhythms. These rhythms are then layered in a way to help create the foundation for a song. Many popular tools that are used are digital audio workstations also known as a DAW. Drum machines, samplers, and more. Besides the beats and samples, many times other instruments are used such as synthesizers and vocoders. All of this is arranged using the DAW tool to create a song.</s>
I am going to Stockholm over the weekend, what should I do? I love going to museums and being in nature!
Stockholm has some amazing spots and museums to visit! Here is a list with some example activities you can pick from: - Visit the archipelago: There is a vast archipelago close to Stockholm. It is easy to reach by taking a boat from central Stockholm. The nature there is amazing and remember to bring swimming clothes. - Djurgården island: This is a big Island in the middle of Stockholm located in the middle of Stockholm with big parks and some of the most famous museums. - Old town: At the heart of Stockholm, you have the old town, which is very popular for tourists all the year. You can visit cozy restaurants and coffee places or take a look at the royal castle. - The vasa museum: Located on Djurgården island, it has one of the most well preserved 17th century ships in the world.
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### Instruction: I am going to Stockholm over the weekend, what should I do? I love going to museums and being in nature! ### Context: ### Answer: Stockholm has some amazing spots and museums to visit! Here is a list with some example activities you can pick from: - Visit the archipelago: There is a vast archipelago close to Stockholm. It is easy to reach by taking a boat from central Stockholm. The nature there is amazing and remember to bring swimming clothes. - Djurgården island: This is a big Island in the middle of Stockholm located in the middle of Stockholm with big parks and some of the most famous museums. - Old town: At the heart of Stockholm, you have the old town, which is very popular for tourists all the year. You can visit cozy restaurants and coffee places or take a look at the royal castle. - The vasa museum: Located on Djurgården island, it has one of the most well preserved 17th century ships in the world.</s>
Create content for an AirBnB guest pamphlet for a house that is on the beach in Florida. It should include the property address, host contact information, wi-fi network and password, check-in/out instructions, practical information about the property (e.g., garbage & recycling days), and the best restaurants, bars and activities near the house.
About The Property: Welcome to Sunset Beach on Treasure Island, we’re so happy to host you! Steps from the beautiful beach, we hope that you will enjoy your time here. Make yourselves comfortable! Address: 8085 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 Host Contact Information: - Name: Jane Carter - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 727-326-0913 WiFi: - Network: SaltLife8085 - Password: SandyBeachesPlz! Check-In: Check-in is at 3:00pm EST on the day of your arrival. It is a keyless entry to the house, the code is 30456. The following are instructions to unlock and lock the door: - To Unlock: - From the outside, press the Home logo and enter 30456. - From the inside, turn the thumbturn. To Lock: - From the outside, press the lock logo. - From the inside, turn the thumbturn. If needed, there is a front door key available. It is the purple coded key hanging on the key ring in the entry. Check-out: Check out is at 11:00am EST on the day of your departure. The following is a checklist for departure: - Turn off all lights - Close all windows - Place any keys on the key ring at the entry & lock the front door PRACTICAL INFORMATION House Rules - No smoking is allowed. - No pets. Garbage & Recycling The garbage & recycling bins are located on the west side of the house (side of the garage). On collection days, bring bins to the curb. - Garbage is collected on Tuesdays and Fridays. - Recycling is collected on Fridays. Kitchen items - To start the dishwasher, click “Normal Wash”, then click “Start” and shut the dishwasher door. Please note that the dishwasher detergent door does not always fully close, just place the tablet in the appropriate spot and start the cycle. - The beige large pan and pot are the “Always Pan” and must be hand washed. - The refrigerator has filtered water, inside the left hand door there is a small button/spout. - There are additional kitchen appliances and bakeware in the cabinet by the dining table and the closet by the second set of stairs. - Under the powder room bathroom sink there are additional paper towels and cleaning products. Beds & Linens/Towels - The guest bedroom daybed turns into a king sized bed. The pillow topper and bedding is located in the guest closet closet. - The sofa in the living room pulls out to a queen bed. A memory foam, linens and pillows are located on the top shelf of the laundry closet upstairs. - There are extra linens and towels in the gray baskets in the laundry closets. Beach Details - Beach chairs, tents, toys, floats, a buggy, etc. are available in the carport closet (double doors). Although we keep this closet unlocked, a closet key (coded blue) is available on the key ring by the front door if you wish to lock. - Two paddle boards available for your use. One is already inflated (located on the back side of the house). The other is in the black bag of the beach closet (pump included). - Beach towels are available in the blue console table on the main floor landing. Additional beach towels are upstairs in a gray basket inside the laundry closet. - When returning from the beach, there is an outdoor shower on the west side of the house (along the garage), a hose on the left side of the front door, and a shoe brush on the right side of the front door at your disposal. Please be sure to turn the water off after you’re done using the shower or the hose. RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND ACTIVITIES Places to Eat and Drink Coffee - Dunkin’ Donuts (~5 minute drive) - Grove Surf & Coffee Shop (~5 minute drive) - Boutique coffee shop with swimwear & clothing store attached - The Blend Coffee & Cocktails (<15 minute drive) - St. Pete coffee chain with interesting flavors and blends Restaurants - Sea Dog Brewing Company (<5 minute drive) - American - Shrimpy’s Waterfront (<5 minute drive) - Cajun / Creole dishes & local seafood - Buoy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill (~5 minute drive) - Laid-back waterside eatery - Vito & Michael’s Pizzeria (~5 minute drive) - Italian - Captain Bill’s Oyster Bar (<10 minute drive) - Oysters & seafood - VIPs (<10 minute drive) - Mexican - Ricky T’s Bar & Grille (<10 minute drive) - Relaxed American food with live music - Pia’s (<20 minute drive) - Authentic family Italian (Highly recommended! Make a reservation ahead of time.) Bars - Caddy’s (15 minute walk) - Day time beach bar, live music at night - Ka’Tiki (15 minute walk) - Beach bar with live music every night - Toasted Monkey (~5 minute drive) - Waterfront with live music - Riptides (<5 minute drive) - Sports bar - Mastry’s Brewing Co (<5 minute drive) - Brewery with Thursday night trivia Activities A great local resource for activities and restaurants is the blog “I love the Burg” [link: https://ilovetheburg.com/]. Along with regular content featuring local business, every Friday they highlight “Top Events this Weekend in St. Pete”. There are the markets, events, restaurant openings, etc. that are happening in the St Pete area. - Walk the Sunset Beach boardwalk - just around the corner enjoy a 1 mile stroll. - Fun indoors - help yourself to all the books and games in the blue bookcase - Rent a boat - enjoy Sunset Beach from the gulf. Treasure Island Boat Rentals (~5 minute drive) has different vessels available for ½ day or full day. - Visit Gulfport (~15 minute drive) - quaint artsy town nearby with restaurants/bars, shops, playground and a waterfront. - Explore DTSP - there are several museums, restaurants, and walking paths within a 30 minute drive. - St Pete Pier - along the water in DTSP with restaurants, shops, and a playground. - Sunken Gardens - botanical gardens covering 4 acres of land. - Great Explorations Children’s Museum - Salvador Dali Museum - Visit a farmers market - St Petersburg Market (25 min drive) - every Saturday 9am - 2pm - Corey Ave (~5 min drive) - every Sunday 10am - 2pm - Gulfport Market (~15 minute drive) - every Tuesday 9am-3pm
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### Instruction: Create content for an AirBnB guest pamphlet for a house that is on the beach in Florida. It should include the property address, host contact information, wi-fi network and password, check-in/out instructions, practical information about the property (e.g., garbage & recycling days), and the best restaurants, bars and activities near the house. ### Context: ### Answer: About The Property: Welcome to Sunset Beach on Treasure Island, we’re so happy to host you! Steps from the beautiful beach, we hope that you will enjoy your time here. Make yourselves comfortable! Address: 8085 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 Host Contact Information: - Name: Jane Carter - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 727-326-0913 WiFi: - Network: SaltLife8085 - Password: SandyBeachesPlz! Check-In: Check-in is at 3:00pm EST on the day of your arrival. It is a keyless entry to the house, the code is 30456. The following are instructions to unlock and lock the door: - To Unlock: - From the outside, press the Home logo and enter 30456. - From the inside, turn the thumbturn. To Lock: - From the outside, press the lock logo. - From the inside, turn the thumbturn. If needed, there is a front door key available. It is the purple coded key hanging on the key ring in the entry. Check-out: Check out is at 11:00am EST on the day of your departure. The following is a checklist for departure: - Turn off all lights - Close all windows - Place any keys on the key ring at the entry & lock the front door PRACTICAL INFORMATION House Rules - No smoking is allowed. - No pets. Garbage & Recycling The garbage & recycling bins are located on the west side of the house (side of the garage). On collection days, bring bins to the curb. - Garbage is collected on Tuesdays and Fridays. - Recycling is collected on Fridays. Kitchen items - To start the dishwasher, click “Normal Wash”, then click “Start” and shut the dishwasher door. Please note that the dishwasher detergent door does not always fully close, just place the tablet in the appropriate spot and start the cycle. - The beige large pan and pot are the “Always Pan” and must be hand washed. - The refrigerator has filtered water, inside the left hand door there is a small button/spout. - There are additional kitchen appliances and bakeware in the cabinet by the dining table and the closet by the second set of stairs. - Under the powder room bathroom sink there are additional paper towels and cleaning products. Beds & Linens/Towels - The guest bedroom daybed turns into a king sized bed. The pillow topper and bedding is located in the guest closet closet. - The sofa in the living room pulls out to a queen bed. A memory foam, linens and pillows are located on the top shelf of the laundry closet upstairs. - There are extra linens and towels in the gray baskets in the laundry closets. Beach Details - Beach chairs, tents, toys, floats, a buggy, etc. are available in the carport closet (double doors). Although we keep this closet unlocked, a closet key (coded blue) is available on the key ring by the front door if you wish to lock. - Two paddle boards available for your use. One is already inflated (located on the back side of the house). The other is in the black bag of the beach closet (pump included). - Beach towels are available in the blue console table on the main floor landing. Additional beach towels are upstairs in a gray basket inside the laundry closet. - When returning from the beach, there is an outdoor shower on the west side of the house (along the garage), a hose on the left side of the front door, and a shoe brush on the right side of the front door at your disposal. Please be sure to turn the water off after you’re done using the shower or the hose. RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND ACTIVITIES Places to Eat and Drink Coffee - Dunkin’ Donuts (~5 minute drive) - Grove Surf & Coffee Shop (~5 minute drive) - Boutique coffee shop with swimwear & clothing store attached - The Blend Coffee & Cocktails (<15 minute drive) - St. Pete coffee chain with interesting flavors and blends Restaurants - Sea Dog Brewing Company (<5 minute drive) - American - Shrimpy’s Waterfront (<5 minute drive) - Cajun / Creole dishes & local seafood - Buoy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill (~5 minute drive) - Laid-back waterside eatery - Vito & Michael’s Pizzeria (~5 minute drive) - Italian - Captain Bill’s Oyster Bar (<10 minute drive) - Oysters & seafood - VIPs (<10 minute drive) - Mexican - Ricky T’s Bar & Grille (<10 minute drive) - Relaxed American food with live music - Pia’s (<20 minute drive) - Authentic family Italian (Highly recommended! Make a reservation ahead of time.) Bars - Caddy’s (15 minute walk) - Day time beach bar, live music at night - Ka’Tiki (15 minute walk) - Beach bar with live music every night - Toasted Monkey (~5 minute drive) - Waterfront with live music - Riptides (<5 minute drive) - Sports bar - Mastry’s Brewing Co (<5 minute drive) - Brewery with Thursday night trivia Activities A great local resource for activities and restaurants is the blog “I love the Burg” [link: https://ilovetheburg.com/]. Along with regular content featuring local business, every Friday they highlight “Top Events this Weekend in St. Pete”. There are the markets, events, restaurant openings, etc. that are happening in the St Pete area. - Walk the Sunset Beach boardwalk - just around the corner enjoy a 1 mile stroll. - Fun indoors - help yourself to all the books and games in the blue bookcase - Rent a boat - enjoy Sunset Beach from the gulf. Treasure Island Boat Rentals (~5 minute drive) has different vessels available for ½ day or full day. - Visit Gulfport (~15 minute drive) - quaint artsy town nearby with restaurants/bars, shops, playground and a waterfront. - Explore DTSP - there are several museums, restaurants, and walking paths within a 30 minute drive. - St Pete Pier - along the water in DTSP with restaurants, shops, and a playground. - Sunken Gardens - botanical gardens covering 4 acres of land. - Great Explorations Children’s Museum - Salvador Dali Museum - Visit a farmers market - St Petersburg Market (25 min drive) - every Saturday 9am - 2pm - Corey Ave (~5 min drive) - every Sunday 10am - 2pm - Gulfport Market (~15 minute drive) - every Tuesday 9am-3pm</s>
It's your child's birthday, write a message on social media to express your happiness and celebrate their special day
Today is a very special day for my family - it's my kid's birthday! I wanted to make the day extra special by baking a cake myself, but with work keeping me busy, it was a bi of a challenge. As a mom, I know that spending with family is just as important as any professional responsibilities I may have. So here's to my little one on her special day, and to all the parents out there trying to juggle work and family life. We're doing the best we can, and that's something to be proud of.
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### Instruction: It's your child's birthday, write a message on social media to express your happiness and celebrate their special day ### Context: ### Answer: Today is a very special day for my family - it's my kid's birthday! I wanted to make the day extra special by baking a cake myself, but with work keeping me busy, it was a bi of a challenge. As a mom, I know that spending with family is just as important as any professional responsibilities I may have. So here's to my little one on her special day, and to all the parents out there trying to juggle work and family life. We're doing the best we can, and that's something to be proud of.</s>
What's a romatic poem about the universe and time?
In the universe I know In the universe I know We are not Here We have missed each other This is why Here, we feel out of sync It’s a eerie recognition I hear your heart I’ve spoken to you before; before Now Shared that same conviction But it’s only a soft hint Here Like a deja vu Is it time or space? It would never be the past The past is old and it’s the has been, done that The past is when we acknowledge Now; the moment we reflect The moment we realize that again time has failed us With its seeds of doubt And badge of wisdom... that necessary caution built brick by brick In the universe I know, we have made it Here To our moment To the moment I’ve been waiting for And then I realize abruptly I’m here alone My thoughts are mine Like an empty stare or worse yet Like a joking friend There are no questions Because questions are for the curious And yours are for Science, not love And when I open my map I see you blazing another path, sirens blaring Coast to coast, I know you are made to conquer But I already made my way down that road And I am not there In the universe I know, we are not Here Instead, we are for another Future And I hope you’ll know me then
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### Instruction: What's a romatic poem about the universe and time? ### Context: ### Answer: In the universe I know In the universe I know We are not Here We have missed each other This is why Here, we feel out of sync It’s a eerie recognition I hear your heart I’ve spoken to you before; before Now Shared that same conviction But it’s only a soft hint Here Like a deja vu Is it time or space? It would never be the past The past is old and it’s the has been, done that The past is when we acknowledge Now; the moment we reflect The moment we realize that again time has failed us With its seeds of doubt And badge of wisdom... that necessary caution built brick by brick In the universe I know, we have made it Here To our moment To the moment I’ve been waiting for And then I realize abruptly I’m here alone My thoughts are mine Like an empty stare or worse yet Like a joking friend There are no questions Because questions are for the curious And yours are for Science, not love And when I open my map I see you blazing another path, sirens blaring Coast to coast, I know you are made to conquer But I already made my way down that road And I am not there In the universe I know, we are not Here Instead, we are for another Future And I hope you’ll know me then</s>
Write an argument for keeping public lands under federal control in the Intermountain West.
Public lands make up a huge proportion of the region between the crest of the Sierra Nevada and the Continental Divide in the Rockies, also known as the Intermountain West, and most of these lands are owned by the Federal government. Many residents of this sparsely populated region resent the control of these lands by distant bureaucrats whose regulations place significant restrictions on how the land is used. For this reason, movements have been ongoing for many years to work for the transfer of those lands to local authorities. While this sense of disenfranchisement is understandable, the truth is that local residents would suffer more from the loss of centralized management of these lands than they would gain through local control. This region is mostly desert, a landscape and ecosystem that is unusually vulnerable to degradation. Without the concerted efforts of an administration that can apply consistent regulation and stewardship of these lands across a broad territory that crosses state boundaries, the value of these lands to local residents would decline even further, becoming less productive and less attractive to the hunters, fishermen, and other tourists whose spending represents the majority of income for many of these Intermountain communities.
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### Instruction: Write an argument for keeping public lands under federal control in the Intermountain West. ### Context: ### Answer: Public lands make up a huge proportion of the region between the crest of the Sierra Nevada and the Continental Divide in the Rockies, also known as the Intermountain West, and most of these lands are owned by the Federal government. Many residents of this sparsely populated region resent the control of these lands by distant bureaucrats whose regulations place significant restrictions on how the land is used. For this reason, movements have been ongoing for many years to work for the transfer of those lands to local authorities. While this sense of disenfranchisement is understandable, the truth is that local residents would suffer more from the loss of centralized management of these lands than they would gain through local control. This region is mostly desert, a landscape and ecosystem that is unusually vulnerable to degradation. Without the concerted efforts of an administration that can apply consistent regulation and stewardship of these lands across a broad territory that crosses state boundaries, the value of these lands to local residents would decline even further, becoming less productive and less attractive to the hunters, fishermen, and other tourists whose spending represents the majority of income for many of these Intermountain communities.</s>
Write a journal entry from the pandemic.
I can’t remember the last time I kept a journal. I used to write constantly as a little girl: in colorful notebooks gifted to me at Christmas or on my birthday. I always abandoned them when they were half full. Maybe a quarter if I was “busy.” The truth is, I abandoned them when I realized no one but me cared about what I had to say; when I had stopped caring; when I realized I wasn’t particularly profound. That may happen this time around, too. The difference now is that even if I don’t say anything profound: the timing is profound. We’re living through a global pandemic, hiding in our homes, hoping we aren’t infected and unknowingly infecting others. Avoiding people on the sidewalk when we go for walks, immediately wanting to wash our hands when picking something up after the grocery store after waiting in line for an hour. Yesterday, it was my turn to go grocery shopping. My partner had been making the majority of our runs. The last time I joined him was weeks ago, before you could expect a line around the block. We had woken up early on a Saturday, and it was lightly raining, so I convinced him we should go to the Mollie Stones up the street to beat everyone there. About 12 people were lined up when we arrived, and we huddled under a tiny floral umbrella that lives in the trunk of our car. I had charged this particular umbrella to my corporate card when on a work trip to London, and even though it’s barely functional, I won’t throw it out. Opening it to cover us while waiting outside Mollie Stones, I daydreamed of going back to London. Of traveling at all. Of being able to run into a grocery store for brunch ingredients, and nothing more. Mollie Stones was always our destination for brunch ingredients after a particularly aggressive night out. I missed nights out: crowded bars where you had to raise your voice just to be heard, and yet were still annoyed when your best friend would scream into your ear. I managed to get through that trip to Mollie Stones without crying. The last time my partner and I went to that Mollie Stones, it was the Sunday before Mayor Breed directed San Francisco to shelter in place. There weren’t any social distancing requirements, and the store was overrun by frantic shoppers. People bumped into each other in the aisles. The paper goods had been ransacked. The oat milk was nowhere to be found. We chose Mollie Stones because it’s the most expensive grocery store in San Francisco, and we didn’t think everyone would be stocking up there. But this is San Francisco, so we were wrong. I saw an elderly woman moving slowly through the store and started to hyperventilate. My partner wasn’t far, so I managed to find him and take a few deep breaths so I could avoid a panic attack. So, you can understand why I wasn’t looking forward to my first solo grocery run. I chose the Costco in SOMA because so few people live south of Market, and it was the middle of the work week: maybe you can sneak away from Zoom meetings for a quick trip to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, but Costco is an adventure, a commitment. Well, hundreds were as committed as I was. Probably to securing 30 rolls of toilet paper. I pulled into the Costco parking garage at 10am as it was opening. No cars waiting to enter, which I took as a good sign. Note to self: there are no good signs in a pandemic. After I finally found a parking spot, I meandered around the lot only to find myself at the back of what felt like a makeshift never-ending airport security line, hastily created with caution tape and lazily monitored by a Costco employee in a face mask with megaphone. Every few minutes, he would remind us to stay six feet apart. Despite being hopeful about the wait, I came prepared. My face was completely covered by a N95 mask, which I admit, I felt guilty about. Healthcare workers all over America needed PPE, and here I was, waiting in line at Costco wearing one piece of the ensemble. I had purchased a 10-pack after the last fire season and had broken the seal on the pack, making them impossible to donate. My mask makes me feel like a child or a cartoon character: it spans from my chin to the bottom of my eyelids. To complement it, I’m rocking ski gloves (plastic are almost impossible to come by), and have multiple episodes of The Daily downloaded on my phone. I take my spot at the back of the line, which has six or so switchbacks, and settle in to catch up with Michael Barbaro. I’ve been listening to The Daily for over a year now: almost everyday, either on my commute or while working out in the morning. But since quarantining, I’ve sadly kicked the habit. Without a gym or a ride to work, it doesn’t easily fit into my schedule. I miss Michael’s “and here’s what else you need to know today.” The first episode up features a conversation with Paul Mozur, a technology reporter based in Asia — originally Shanghai. He, along with a handful of other American reporters, were unceremoniously banned from China and forced to leave the country, and he shared both his emotional reaction and the reasons why. I then chose “voices of the pandemic,” an episode cut into four parts: reporters talking to Americans impacted by the pandemic in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, New York and Seattle. Parents who are now homeschooling their screaming toddlers. A former waitress now living in her car trying to get a job at a grocery store, but unable to locate her birth certificate. A nurse who can no longer see her grandchildren because she’s treating COVID patients. I teared up listening to her recall the first night in the hospital when they confirmed two cases of COVID-19. She felt a sense of purpose and camaraderie with her coworkers, but realized almost immediately that it meant she wouldn’t be able to host her weekly sleepover with her grandchildren. She described in detail the room she decorated for them in her house, and how their beds will remain empty for weeks. Three Daily episodes in, and I’m finally making progress in the Costco line, winding up the ramp, where red tape at our feet clearly marks the required 6-foot gap between you and the people in front and behind you. Once inside the massive warehouse, I chart a course to the paper goods and make it my mission to secure toilet paper and paper towels. A success on that front makes the wait feel worthwhile, and I start to check items off my list with purpose. Although Costco employees are strategically placed throughout the warehouse, every so often lifting a megaphone to remind shoppers to stay six feet apart, there are a few ways that make this Costco trip rather typical: I pack my shopping cart to the brim, spend far too much money, and rush out the door. More than anything, I can’t wait to take my mask off.
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### Instruction: Write a journal entry from the pandemic. ### Context: ### Answer: I can’t remember the last time I kept a journal. I used to write constantly as a little girl: in colorful notebooks gifted to me at Christmas or on my birthday. I always abandoned them when they were half full. Maybe a quarter if I was “busy.” The truth is, I abandoned them when I realized no one but me cared about what I had to say; when I had stopped caring; when I realized I wasn’t particularly profound. That may happen this time around, too. The difference now is that even if I don’t say anything profound: the timing is profound. We’re living through a global pandemic, hiding in our homes, hoping we aren’t infected and unknowingly infecting others. Avoiding people on the sidewalk when we go for walks, immediately wanting to wash our hands when picking something up after the grocery store after waiting in line for an hour. Yesterday, it was my turn to go grocery shopping. My partner had been making the majority of our runs. The last time I joined him was weeks ago, before you could expect a line around the block. We had woken up early on a Saturday, and it was lightly raining, so I convinced him we should go to the Mollie Stones up the street to beat everyone there. About 12 people were lined up when we arrived, and we huddled under a tiny floral umbrella that lives in the trunk of our car. I had charged this particular umbrella to my corporate card when on a work trip to London, and even though it’s barely functional, I won’t throw it out. Opening it to cover us while waiting outside Mollie Stones, I daydreamed of going back to London. Of traveling at all. Of being able to run into a grocery store for brunch ingredients, and nothing more. Mollie Stones was always our destination for brunch ingredients after a particularly aggressive night out. I missed nights out: crowded bars where you had to raise your voice just to be heard, and yet were still annoyed when your best friend would scream into your ear. I managed to get through that trip to Mollie Stones without crying. The last time my partner and I went to that Mollie Stones, it was the Sunday before Mayor Breed directed San Francisco to shelter in place. There weren’t any social distancing requirements, and the store was overrun by frantic shoppers. People bumped into each other in the aisles. The paper goods had been ransacked. The oat milk was nowhere to be found. We chose Mollie Stones because it’s the most expensive grocery store in San Francisco, and we didn’t think everyone would be stocking up there. But this is San Francisco, so we were wrong. I saw an elderly woman moving slowly through the store and started to hyperventilate. My partner wasn’t far, so I managed to find him and take a few deep breaths so I could avoid a panic attack. So, you can understand why I wasn’t looking forward to my first solo grocery run. I chose the Costco in SOMA because so few people live south of Market, and it was the middle of the work week: maybe you can sneak away from Zoom meetings for a quick trip to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, but Costco is an adventure, a commitment. Well, hundreds were as committed as I was. Probably to securing 30 rolls of toilet paper. I pulled into the Costco parking garage at 10am as it was opening. No cars waiting to enter, which I took as a good sign. Note to self: there are no good signs in a pandemic. After I finally found a parking spot, I meandered around the lot only to find myself at the back of what felt like a makeshift never-ending airport security line, hastily created with caution tape and lazily monitored by a Costco employee in a face mask with megaphone. Every few minutes, he would remind us to stay six feet apart. Despite being hopeful about the wait, I came prepared. My face was completely covered by a N95 mask, which I admit, I felt guilty about. Healthcare workers all over America needed PPE, and here I was, waiting in line at Costco wearing one piece of the ensemble. I had purchased a 10-pack after the last fire season and had broken the seal on the pack, making them impossible to donate. My mask makes me feel like a child or a cartoon character: it spans from my chin to the bottom of my eyelids. To complement it, I’m rocking ski gloves (plastic are almost impossible to come by), and have multiple episodes of The Daily downloaded on my phone. I take my spot at the back of the line, which has six or so switchbacks, and settle in to catch up with Michael Barbaro. I’ve been listening to The Daily for over a year now: almost everyday, either on my commute or while working out in the morning. But since quarantining, I’ve sadly kicked the habit. Without a gym or a ride to work, it doesn’t easily fit into my schedule. I miss Michael’s “and here’s what else you need to know today.” The first episode up features a conversation with Paul Mozur, a technology reporter based in Asia — originally Shanghai. He, along with a handful of other American reporters, were unceremoniously banned from China and forced to leave the country, and he shared both his emotional reaction and the reasons why. I then chose “voices of the pandemic,” an episode cut into four parts: reporters talking to Americans impacted by the pandemic in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, New York and Seattle. Parents who are now homeschooling their screaming toddlers. A former waitress now living in her car trying to get a job at a grocery store, but unable to locate her birth certificate. A nurse who can no longer see her grandchildren because she’s treating COVID patients. I teared up listening to her recall the first night in the hospital when they confirmed two cases of COVID-19. She felt a sense of purpose and camaraderie with her coworkers, but realized almost immediately that it meant she wouldn’t be able to host her weekly sleepover with her grandchildren. She described in detail the room she decorated for them in her house, and how their beds will remain empty for weeks. Three Daily episodes in, and I’m finally making progress in the Costco line, winding up the ramp, where red tape at our feet clearly marks the required 6-foot gap between you and the people in front and behind you. Once inside the massive warehouse, I chart a course to the paper goods and make it my mission to secure toilet paper and paper towels. A success on that front makes the wait feel worthwhile, and I start to check items off my list with purpose. Although Costco employees are strategically placed throughout the warehouse, every so often lifting a megaphone to remind shoppers to stay six feet apart, there are a few ways that make this Costco trip rather typical: I pack my shopping cart to the brim, spend far too much money, and rush out the door. More than anything, I can’t wait to take my mask off.</s>