Instruction:
My wife and I have two kids: one boy, age 4, and one girl, age 1. We are thinking of buying a pet. What are some good pet options for our family of four? Please include some advantages and disadvantages for each option.

Response:
Congratulations on your growing family! Pets are often treated like another member of the family and while they can require a lot of work, they can also bring a lot of joy and laughter into your life.

Here are a few options for pets and some advantages and disadvantages for each:

1. Dogs - Dogs can be amazing pets. They are typically very loyal, friendly, and beloved by families all over the world. Dogs can be taught to do tricks like sit, stay, and fetch. There are also over 300 different breeds of dog and they come in all kinds of sizes, ranging from a few lbs (1-2 kg) to over 150 lbs (70 kg). Dogs require quite a bit of work to train and can be very expensive to own due to high veterinary bills. Some dogs can be aggressive, and this is an important factor to consider given that you have two young children. Dogs also typically require access to a yard or regular walking to ensure that they are not going to the bathroom inside. Also, many people are allergic to dogs due to the fact that most dogs shed. If your family members are prone to allergies and are still looking to add a dog to the family, perhaps you should consider a hypoallergenic breed like a Yorkshire Terrier, poodle, or a poodle mix like a Golden Doodle. Dogs typically live between 7-15 years, depending on the breed.

2. Cats - Cats are another very popular pet option for families. Like dogs, they come in many different breed options but there are far fewer breed options for cats than dogs. Most cats grow to be about 10 lbs (4 kg), but they can range in size from around 5 lbs (2 kg) to 25 lbs (11 kg). Indoor cats typically live between 12-18 years. Cats typically require far less work and are generally more independent than dogs. While most cats can't be trained to do tricks, cats are often lower maintenance than dogs. Cats can often be left alone at the house for a long time. Most cats use a litter box to relieve themselves so they typically don't need regular walks or access to a yard. Like dogs, most cats shed, so allergies and cleaning pet dander can be a nuisance. Cats typically eat less than dogs and often are less expensive to own.

3. Fish - Fish are a popular pet option for families that are looking for a very low maintenance pet that only requires feeding a couple of times per day. Fish typically require water, a clean fish tank and fish food, and that's about it. Some pet fish, like goldfish, can be bought for as little as $10, while exotic fish can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Most pet fish will live up to 2 years if properly cared for, but certain species can live up to 30 years.

4. Reptiles - Reptiles like snakes, lizards, or iguanas can also be pets. They typically require low maintenance and can live for up to 20-30 years. They require a cage, regular feeding, and are generally easy to take care of. For medical emergencies, they may require specialized veterinarians or doctor's, which can be hard to find.

5. Rodents - rodents like gerbils, hamsters and even mice can be pets as well. They require regular feeding and a small cage, and are typically very easy to take care of. People often include a running wheel in the cage for these small animals so that they can exercise. However, they don't live very long; most rodents only live for a couple of years at most.

In addition to the list above, there are many other options for pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits, pigs and even exotic options like monkeys. Depending on where you live, there may be certain restrictions on the types of pets that you can own. Please be sure to check with these restrictions before buying your family pet.


Instruction:
Who invented the first safety razor in 1895

Response:
King Camp Gillette


Instruction:
Give me a list of all the planets in our solar system.

Response:
The planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.


Instruction:
What is the best way to relax after work?

Response:
Ideally a person should do something post work that relaxes them. For example, take a hot shower, watch tv, cook, run, workout or anything that might interest you. I could also be beneficial to have a nice hot meal or hot tea to relax. Reading a book might also be a good option.


Instruction:
What was the result of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Response:
The Emancipation Proclamation changed the legal status of slaves in the USA from enslaved to free.


Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Biwa, Aulos

Response:
Aulos is woodwind, Biwa is string.


Instruction:
Classify these items as likely to be found in a bedroom vs likely to be found in a park: laptop, water glass, grass, trail, water, rocks, pillow, curtains.

Response:
Laptop, water glass, pillow and curtains are all more likely to be found in a bedroom.

Grass, trail, and rocks are more likely to be found in a park.

Water is likely to be found in a bedroom in a glass for drinking, but could also be found in a park in the form of a lake or stream.


Instruction:
Give me a bulleted list of the five most recent Italian prime ministers and tell me how many years they served as the prime minister

Response:
. Giorgia Meloni, 2022 - present
. Mario Draghi, 2021-2022
. Giuseppe Conte, 2018-2021
. Paolo Gentiloni, 2016-2018
. Matteo Renzi, 2014-2016


Instruction:
What are Marge's sisters named on the Simpsons

Response:
Patty & Selma


Instruction:
You should consider buying an electric bicycle, as it will help you driving long distance

Response:
How do we analyse the pros and cons while buying a bicycle?


Instruction:
What is a benefit of salsa dancing?

Response:
Salsa dancing is a great way to meet new people. Whether it is through dance lessons or going out to a salsa club, the social nature of salsa dancing makes it a good way to expand your social circle and increase your social activities.


Instruction:
Is 95 degrees Fahrenheit considered to be hot weather?

Response:
Yes, 95 degrees would typically be considered to be hot


Instruction:
Why do kids have to take tests in school?

Response:
Children and adolescents take tests in school because it is a good way to measure their current knowledge.  These students study certain topics and testing is a way to measure how much knowledge is retained.  Tests are also ways to motivate students to try harder because tests are typically graded with a letter grade.  A is associated with a perfect score, F is considered failing, and a C is considered average.  These grades can act as motivators for students and create a friendly competition in schools and other  external study programs to see who can do the best.


Instruction:
what language is spoken in Brazil?

Response:
Portuguese is the official and national language of Brazil being widely spoken by most of the population. Brazil is the most populous Portuguese-speaking country in the world, with its lands comprising the majority of Portugal’s former colonial holdings in the Americas.


Instruction:
Where do eggs come from?

Response:
Eggs come from female chicken in their reproductive track.  Humans eat these eggs as a source of protein in meals.  Eggs are normally eaten the most at breakfast time but they are also used in many desserts like cakes and cookies.  Chickens can lay eggs every 26 - 24 hours.  This process can also be speed up by giving female chicken more calcium, more room to roam, reduced stress environment, and free flowing water.


Instruction:
How long should a child's carseat remain rear facing?

Response:
Extended rear facing until the child reaches the maximum height or weight limits of the carseat is the safest option. When a child is sitting forward facing in a frontal collision a large amount of force is exerted onto the head, neck and shoulders leading to serious injury like paralysis or death. If the child is sitting rear facing during a collision, the force is spread over a greater area of the body with less pressure on the neck, head, and inner organs. Children should sit rear facing as long as possible, in case of collision it reduces the risk of serious injury or death by more than 90%. You should consult your car seat's manual to determine the maximum height and weight restrictions.


Instruction:
Tell me whether these are alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks: sprite, mojito, beer, orange juice, water, manhattan, cranberry juice, milk

Response:
Sprite is a non alcoholic soft drink.
Mojitos are alcoholic cocktails that typically contain rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh mint.
Beer is an alcoholic beverage,
Orange juice is a non alcoholic drink.
Water is a non alcoholic beverage.
A manhattan is a an alcoholic cocktail that typically contains whiskey, vermouth, bitters and a brandied cherry for garnish.
Cranberry juice is a non alcoholic drink.
Milk is a non alcoholic drink.


Instruction:
Give me a list of the stations on the Island Line of Hong Kong's MTR network

Response:
- Kennedy Town
- HKU
- Sai Ying Pun
- Sheung Wan
- Central
- Admiralty
- Wan Chai
- Causeway Bay
- Tin Hau
- Fortress Hill
- North Point
- Quarry Bay
- Tai Koo
- Sai Wan Ho
- Shau Kei Wan
- Heng Fa Chuen
- Chai Wan


Instruction:
Give me a list of pizza restaurants in San Francisco

Response:
There are a lot of different types of pizza restaurants in San Francisco. For more casual pizza restaurants, try any Round Table, Dominos, Pizza Hut, or for a more local experience, Golden Boy Pizza.

If you're interested in sit down dining pizza options, try Del Popolo, Tony's Slice House, or Il Casaro in North Beach.


Instruction:
What is the difference between a rose and a sunflower?

Response:
Both a rose and a sunflower are types of flowers but a rose may have thorns and it’s petals are typically red, pink or white. A sunflower is a tall plant that is often yellow, does not have thorns, and has a large number of seeds that are edible for humans.


Instruction:
Give me a bulleted list of the last ten U.S. Open Golf Champions

Response:
Here is a bulleted list of the past ten U.S. Open Golf Champions

Winners:
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Jon Rahm
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Gary Woodland
- Brooks Koepka
- Brooks Koepka
- Dustin Johnson
- Jordan Spieth
- Martin Kaymer
- Justin Rose
- Webb Simpson
- Rory McIlroy


Instruction:
What is a headlamp?

Response:
A headlamp is a light that attaches to a person’s head, usually with a headband and shines light ahead of the person wearing it. Headlamps are usually powered by batteries.


Instruction:
Give me a bulleted list of the seven most recent Chancellors of Federal Republic of Germany

Response:
1. Olaf Scholz (Current)
2. Angela Merkel
3. Gerhard Schroeder
4. Helmut Kohl
5. Helmut Schmidt
6. Willy Brandt
7. Kurt Georg Kiesinger


Instruction:
Who opens episodes of The FBI Files with an introductory narration?

Response:
James Kallstrom, former head of the FBI New York office.


Instruction:
When was the internet created?

Response:
The birthday of the internet is January 1, 1983.  This is an important day because it gave computers and computer networks for the first time in history a way to communicate with each other.  Prior to this networks were on closed loops.  On this this day a new internet protocol was also created called TCP/IP.  This stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.


Instruction:
Give me a list of 5 key challenges faced by users moving from a Windows laptop to a Macbook

Response:
1. Incompatibility between MS office documents and MacOS native applications like pages and numbers
2. Inability to copy content on and off of the laptop easily
3. Learning the differences between the windows keyboard and the macbook keyboard commands to do simple tasks - like right click or taking a screenshot
4. The change in process to deploy software.
5. Navigating the difference between the layout and structure of WIndows explorer vs Macbook finder


Instruction:
How many countries do the Netherlands share a land border with?

Response:
The Netherlands shares a land border with four countries: Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands Antilles.


Instruction:
What is Freezing Rain?

Response:
Freezing rain occurs when snowflakes descend into a warmer layer of air and melt completely. When these liquid water drops fall through another thin layer of freezing air just above the surface, they don't have enough time to refreeze before reaching the ground. Because they are “supercooled,” they instantly refreeze upon contact with anything that that is at or below freezing (32 degrees F), creating a glaze of ice on the ground, trees, power lines, or other objects. Even light accumulations can cause dangerous travel, while heavier amounts can cause significant damage to trees and power lines.  A significant accumulation of freezing rain lasting several hours or more is called an ice storm.


Instruction:
When I ski, at the end of the turn, I'm not able to get good grip at the end of the turn and the tail washout, why does this happen?

Response:
There are several factors that can contribute to ski not having grip at the end of the turn and the tails washout.

First thing is to make sure your ski edges are sharp, if they are not sharp, you can visit your local ski shop and have the ski shop tune your ski edges.

Once you've made sure your ski edges are sharp, then this might be caused by either incorrect fore-aft balance and/or lateral balance.

If you are too forward at the end of the turn, meaning you feel more pressure on the ball of your foot, then that will cause the tail of the skis to not be able to bite into the snow and cause it to skid out. At the end of the turn, you want to bring your feet forward and aim to have at least half of the pressure just in front of the heel of the foot, this will allow the edge along the tail of the ski to bite into the snow.

If you have too much pressure on the uphill foot, for example, you are leaning up the hill or transferred your weight too early onto the new downhill foot, that can also cause your current downhill foot to not get enough grip and washout. Try have majority of your weight on your downhill foot until the turn is finished before transferring majority of the weight to the new downhill foot.

It will also be helpful to find a good ski instructor at your local resort or online to look at your skiing and provide feedback.


Instruction:
What's the difference between a wolf and a dog?

Response:
A dog is a domesticated pet, while a wolf is a wild animal. They both are part of the same species, and share a lot of physical similarities, but at the same time display very different behaviour.


Instruction:
How many strings are on a guitar?

Response:
Standard guitars contain 6 strings: (high) E, B, G, D, A, and (low) E are the notes associated with the 6 strings.


Instruction:
How do I get rid of mosquitos in my house?

Response:
You can get rid of mosquitos in your house by keeping doors closed first and foremost.  If mosquitos are already inside your house you can get a mosquito zapper from a local hardware store and put it in the part of your house that has the most mosquitos.  Some areas to consider for mosquitos would be the parts of the house where people spend the most time like the kitchen of where they sleep.  Using the bug zapper during the day is not recommended because mosquitos will find it hard to see the light.  Using it during the night makes the most sense because they will be more attracted to the light.


Instruction:
Classify these as things you would want to wear for a rainy day or a very hot day: umbrella, ball cap, rain jacket, t-shirt, sunglasses, rain boots, flip-flops

Response:
umbrella: rain, ball cap: hot day, rain jacket: rainy day, t-shirt: hot day, sunglasses: hot day, rain boots: rainy day, flip-flops: hot day


Instruction:
Explain how "work from home" has an opportunity cost. Provide anecdotes to support your points.

Response:
These days, it is “cool” to be a techie. Jobs come with perks, including nap rooms and free gourmet lunches. Celebrity entrepreneurs, like Mark Cuban, talk about how they are learning to write code. Back in the late 1990s when I started getting paid to write code, this was not the case. I often found myself in windowless rooms, basements or chilly server rooms wrangling data or writing code. However, from early on in my career, my managers ensured that I was exposed to the real action: where the business value-add activities took place. I walked factory floors at Prestolite in Ann Arbor to see how the ERP system for which I was contributing programming code played a part in the convergence of IT with humans working with machines and parts to produce finished products. When I worked for Richard Helppie’s Superior Consultant Holdings Corporation, while between programming assignments, I shadowed an industrial engineer who was helping to redesign an Emergency Department’s (ED) physical layout; we watched the flow of doctors, patients and nurses. We asked questions like: “why are the doctors not using the stations intended for note-taking and instead are walking down two hallways to take their notes in empty offices?”; it turned out that the note-taking station in the heart of the ED was a place where doctors were exposed to all sorts of noise and other distractions.

Being a good programmer had a lot to do with understanding software architecture, APIs, etc… But being a better programmer meant understanding the world in which the software was actually put into practice.

Ford Motor Company’s F-150 has been America’s best selling truck for 46 consecutive years. Looking at the finished product with your eyes barely conveys the awesome complexity of the supply chain involved in bringing it to life. To get a better sense of the convergence of the F-150’s supply chain into its finished product, you can take a stroll on the catwalk that hovers above the assembly line as part of the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The public can tour the plant and walk above a large portion of the assembly process. You can see Kanban in action as workers pull components from bins and perform their specialized task in a step of the ever-rolling line, while overhead displays help orchestrate replenishment. You can get a sense of the optimized flows of humans, robots and parts. And, maybe, if you look closely, you’ll spot opportunities for improvements in the process, in the safety measures, or in areas where automation has not yet taken hold. Consider whether or not you would see such opportunities by looking at charts and graphs…

Alan Mulally was figuratively and literally a gymnast (at least during his time at the University of Kansas). After taking over the reins as CEO of Ford in 2006, he famously transformed a culture with deep-rooted divisional fiefdoms that hindered communication, reporting, efficiency and agility into a new era of quality, efficiency and innovation. A disciplined engineer by training, he did not solely rely on charts, facts and figures to drive organizational change. He used his eyes and made sure that the leaders saw the firm’s operations in a certain, methodical way. For instance, he built trust through transparency by using simple visual tools (like color-coding for status).

Once Mulally brought divisional leaders together to a conference room to look at a pile of hood prop rods for the various cars and trucks that Ford manufactures. The prop rods all looked different. They were from different suppliers, made of different materials, had a variety of costs, and had different internal staff dedicated to their role in the supply chain and assembly. He did not send a spreadsheet in an email to make his point. He had the leadership team look at the rods on the table and aimed for them to understand that “this kind of variation is costly but doesn’t matter to consumers.”

Mulally performed organizational and operational gymnastics, starting with a junk-rated company, and ending up being called “The Savior of Ford”. Mulally understood the power of seeing and of showing.

In the 1970s, Japan rocked the automotive world by mass producing high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles at highly competitive prices. The Toyota way eventually swept across the industry, and a new jargon (and mindset) made its way to Detroit, with terms like Kaizen, Kanban, and Genchi Genbutsu. The Gemba Walk made its way into automotive manufacturing and other industries, such as Overhead Door and at the COVID-19 vaccination center at Mount Morningside Hospital in New York City. “The literal translation for Gemba (現場) is ‘the real place’ and in business it refers to the real place where value is created, such as the factory floor.” These tools are not a magic bullet; a Harvard Business Review study found that MBWA (“management by walking around”) decreased performance, on average, in a hospital setting.

I used aspects of the Gemba Walk to help design a software system for lab technicians at a major national laboratory. When the CDC needed help to track the variants of the SARS-Cov-2 (“Coronavirus”) across the USA, I helped build a system that enabled lab technicians to efficiently select and route the appropriate samples for the genetic sequencing process, a step that comes after the COVID PCR test. I went to the lab, watched the technicians, observed the physical flow of humans and materials in the lab and talked with the people involved in the process. I was able to see (and measure) aspects of the process that I was tasked with automating. I made observations that I never could have made through video calls or emails.

Software practitioners (developers, designers, architects, UX engineers and product owners) are continuously building and refining systems for robotics, assembly lines, labs, logistics, warehouses, shipyards, and other industries. “Agile” software development is a common methodology (and has some roots that are tied to Toyota-inspired manufacturing practices). Agile facilitates frequent, structured communication, but the product owner often serves as a proxy for the actual business stakeholders. He or she may communicate with slides, diagrams and customer “user stories”. However, as the value chain is communicated through the various parties (product owner, architect, etc.), the real-world value chain (what does the assembly line actually look like when it is in full swing) can become distilled and distorted.

Executives and senior managers are keenly monitoring the Work from Home (WFH) phenomenon. The U.S. Census Bureau is tracking WFH trends. Academics are analyzing WFH. Celebrity executives are flip-flopping on WFH. Productivity is questioned. But, are we asking the right question? Can you WFH and walk?

It is clear that IT and non-IT professionals prefer WFH… So companies are in a bind: force in-office work or find some middle ground. A.P. Moller – Maersk, “an integrated transport and logistics company”, lists job vacancies on their website. When looking at their IT jobs, you will struggle to see a mention of “Remote” or “Work from Home.” And you will also see vacancies, such as this Lead Software Engineer that have been open since May of 2022.

A startup named “Gemba” is hoping to solve this vexing problem using Virtual Reality (VR). A Global Newswire article from January, 2023 describes Gemba’s origin story: “Gemba grew out of executive training company The Leadership Network, founded in 2013 by CEO Nathan Robinson and Chairman Victor Lewis. Through its collaboration with global giants like Toyota, Tesla, Google, BMW and Amazon, senior executives from non-competing companies have been able to visit their state-of-the-art factories and facilities to see best practice in action as part of an executive Gemba masterclass.”

We’ll see if technology will allow techies like myself to continue to work in our pajamas while getting the benefits of a Gemba Walk. In the meantime, executives and senior managers may want to consider scheduling on-site Gemba walks. Just don’t forget to supply a gourmet lunch, a foot massage, and some nice swag.


Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Timbal, Lotar

Response:
Lotar is string, Timbal is percussion.


Instruction:
Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Pelycosaurus, Hippopotamus

Response:
Hippopotamus is alive, Pelycosaurus is extinct.


Instruction:
Classify the cities based on whether they are located in Eritrea or Poland.
Warsaw, Łódź, Assab, Keren, Kraków, Asmara

Response:
Eritrea - Asmara, Keren, Assab
Poland - Warsaw, Kraków, Łódź


Instruction:
How should I clean a stainless steel pan?

Response:
The simplest way is to add soapy water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Scraping off the food bits with a wooden spatula becomes easy then. For tougher stains you should use a combination of baking soda and vinegar. Let the mixture sit in the pan for a while, rinse it out, and then follow the soapy water procedure.


Instruction:
Are these things you would find in a jungle? Categorize them as Yes, Maybe and No Way:
Rivers
Fence
Trees
Iphones
Subway
Animals
Mosquitos
Wildfires
Mountains
Electric scooters
Flora
Crocodiles
Trump Tower
Fauna

Response:
Yes:
Trees
Animals
Mosquitos
Flora
Fauna

Maybe:
Wildfires
Mountains
Rivers
Fence
Crocodiles

No Way:
Iphones
Subway
Electric scooters
Trump Tower


Instruction:
write a short poem about gratitude to my sister friends who lead Obon dancing with me every year

Response:
A small group of women gather with me in the small country church in California to keep Japanese Obon (folk dancing) tradition alive in the community.  The festival is open to the public and includes brightly colored kimonos, lanterns and japanese food. We carry the tradition for the next generation - children are dressed in traditional dress.   These 8 - 10 sister-women keep the tradition of honoring our ancestors, keeping the family tradition and provide dance leadership to hundreds of people every year at the annual Obon festival.  They sacrifice their time to teach and lead these dances every year.  They are my sisters


Instruction:
Classify each of the following as flammable or non-flammable: coal, wood, newspaper, water, glass

Response:
Coal: Flammable
Wood: Flammable
Newspaper: Flammable
Water: Non-flammable
Glass: Non-flammable


Instruction:
Tell me whether each of these countries is an island or not: Iceland, New Zealand, Chad, Nepal, Cuba, Madagascar

Response:
Iceland: Island
New Zealand: Island
Chad: Not an Island
Nepal: Not an Island
Cuba: Island
Madagascar: Island


Instruction:
How can you tell the difference between a dromedary and a camel?

Response:
The most notable difference between dromedaries and camels is their number of humps: a dromedary has one hump while camels have two humps.


Instruction:
Who is Gendry's father?

Response:
Gendry is an unacknowledged son of King Robert Baratheon.


Instruction:
When sailing on a boat between 26ft and 40ft in San Francisco Bay, what items are 'required', 'useful', or 'neither'. A compass, laser printer, floatation devices for all passengers, fog horn, water, sun lotion, hat, fire extinguisher (one type B-2 or two type B-1), soft toys, tv,  visual distress signals, sunglasses, snacks, ford mustang, American Airlines

Response:
Required: floatation devices for all passengers, Sound Signaling Device (fog horn), fire extinguisher (one type B-2 or two type B-1), and visual distress signals (flares)

Useful: compass, water, sun lotion, hat, sunglasses, snacks

Neither: laser printer, soft toys, tv, ford mustang, American Airlines


Instruction:
How many colors are there in a rainbow.

Response:
Seven


Instruction:
Some people describe braising as "transformative". Why is this so?

Response:
Braising is a common cooking technique where some primary ingredient (typically a cut of tough meat) cooks for a long time under low temperature and with lots of liquid. The main advantage of braising is that it causes the collagen in the meat fibers to break down into gelatin, which makes the meat fibers more separated and thus the meat more tender. In addition, the gelatin mixes with the remaining cooking liquids to create a scrumptious sauce. Thus, the overall process transforms meat from tough into tender, along with a tasty sauce that can be served alongside the meat. Braising is also convenient in that the cook does not have to attend frequently to the food during the cooking process. These two reasons, namely, rendering  tough cuts of meat (which also tend to be cheaper) more tender and requiring less effort from the cook, have made braising a common cooking technique among several cultures.


Instruction:
top mobile Brands

Response:
Apple
Samsung
Oneplus
Redmi
Motorola
Huawei
Vivo


Instruction:
what causes leaves to change color in the fall season

Response:
Leaves of trees are green in color most of the year because of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is used during the photosynthesis process to absorb energy from sunlight which is then converted to sugars that provides trees with the nutrition it needs much like humans do

In the fall, as the days gets shorter and temperature drops trees get less direct sunlight and also not much heat elsewhere which starts to break down the chlorophyll. This lack of chlorophyll causes pigmentation in the leaves which makes it turn yellow & orange


Instruction:
What do colleges consider as part of their admissions process?

Response:
Colleges consider the following when considering whether to accept or reject an applicant:
1. GPA
2. Test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT)
3. Extracurricular activities
4. Application essay


Instruction:
What is backcountry skiing?

Response:
Backcountry skiing is skiing in the unmarked and ungroomed areas. In normal ski, people go to a ski resort and ski on the slopes marked and maintained by the ski resort. Backcountry ski may use ski lift, or other transportation methods to get to the top of the hill, but they don't follow the marked slope. Backcountry skiers usually bring special gear to avoid hazardous condition, such as avalanche or cliff.


Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Xylorimba, Cimbalom

Response:
Cimbalom is string, Xylorimba is percussion.


Instruction:
How does water freeze?

Response:
Freezing happens when the molecules of a liquid get so cold that they slow down enough to hook onto each other, forming a solid crystal. For pure water, this happens at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.


Instruction:
What was the cause of Michael Jackson's death?

Response:
On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County coroner classified Jackson's death as a homicide, determining that Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication, exacerbated by the anxiolytic lorazepam, and less significantly midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine, and ephedrine.


Instruction:
Is the earth flat?

Response:
No, the Earth is round, just like all other planets. The gravitational pull of its mass forces it into a spherical shape. The gravity force pulls the material toward the center of the planet. The flat earth theory is scientifically disproven. The earth is not entirely round, though, because the centrifugal force of its spin causes the earth to bulge slightly around the equator.


Instruction:
Classify each of the following as a planet or a satellite/moon of a planet in our solar system: Jupiter, Europa, Mars, Saturn, Titan, Callisto, Enceladus, Uranus

Response:
Planets: Jupiter,Saturn,Mars,Uranus
Moons/Satellite: Europa, Titan, Callisto, Enceladus


Instruction:
Write a creative writing prompt to give to students for an exam about creative non-fiction about nature.

Response:
The prompt for this exam is to write a minimum of four pages addressing the following prompt: write a passage about the discovery of a fairy grove in the forest while hiking near a small creek, and the flora and fauna you see there.


Instruction:
Why was the show Curb Your Enthusiasm so popular?

Response:
Curb Your Enthusiasm was popular for its unique brand of humor and for its ability to capture the nuances of everyday life. The show was also well-received for its depiction of a wide range of different characters and situations, from the struggles of a struggling actor to the dysfunctional relationships of a married couple. The show also offered a unique take on the idea of success, as Larry David often explored the idea of what it means to achieve success in the modern world.


Instruction:
How do you live a life full of gratitude?

Response:
Each day we are faced with both positive and negative experiences. As humans we tend to focus on the negative experiences, but it is important to recognize that the challenges in life make us stronger and shape us into who we are. To have more gratitude it's important to be grateful for even the small things in life as well. Setting aside time each day to write down the things or people in your life that you're grateful for can help shift your mindset, and train your brain towards gratitude.


Instruction:
Which state's capital is inaccessible by road?

Response:
Juneau, Alaska is inaccessible by road, but cars can get to the city via ferry.


Instruction:
In 1899 the Eastman company in the USA produced first what

Response:
Kodak 1 - hand held


Instruction:
When looking to purchase a bicycle, you need to understand a number of factors. These include the primary use of the bicycle being either for transportation or pleasure. When choosing a bicycle for transportation you want to factor in cost, weight and durability. When choosing a bicycle for pleasure, comfort is the main factor.

Response:
As part of the buying process, getting expert opinions will be helpful. You want to discuss your purchase with people who have made a similar purchase so that you can make an educated decision.


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What is the meaning of life?

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The meaning of life is understood differently by distinct human cultures. This question can be framed as one about ethics and depend on individual belief and values. Some think that life is about achieving goals, while others aim to seek happiness. This question continues to fascinate humanity and has inspired many debates.


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Why do people enjoy baseball?

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Baseball is known as "America's Pastime" because it started during the industrial revolution as America grew and expanded across the continental United States.  Baseball is relatively easy to begin playing but extremely difficult to master, which allows for broad appeal and interest.  In addition to the sport gaining popularity there was significant growth in major US cities, where teams would play.  This led to the rise of twenty, thirty and even sixty-thousand seat stadiums where people of all ages could enjoy the game outdoors.  Ultimately helping the sport maintain its popularity and growth to where it is today - a global top 4 sport.


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What are the main components of Apache Kafka?

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Apache Kafka is a distributed system that is composed of several components. The main components of Apache Kafka are:
- Topics: A topic is a category or feed name to which producers can send messages and read by consumers. It’s append-only and immutable. Consumers can use an offset to track read messages.
- Brokers: A Kafka cluster is composed of one or more brokers that manage the storage of messages in topics and serve as intermediaries between producers and consumers.
- Producers: Applications that produce data and publish it to one or more topics in a Kafka cluster. They control how events are assigned to partitions within a topic.
- Consumers: Applications that subscribe to one or more topics and consume published messages. The only metadata retained on a per-consumer basis is the offset or position of that consumer in a topic. This offset is controlled by the consumer.
- Partitions: Kafka uses partitions to split a topic's messages across multiple brokers for scalability and performance. Events with the same event key, such as the same customer identifier or vehicle ID, are written to the same partition, and Kafka guarantees that any consumer of a given topic partition will always read that partition’s events in exactly the same order as they were written.
- Replication: Multiple brokers always have a copy of the data to guarantee high availability and fault tolerance. This replication is performed at the topic partition level.


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Why does pollution in Delhi increase during the months of Nov-Dec each year?

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Delhi is the capital of India and one of India's largest city.  It has over 30 million residents and an estimated 100+ million vehicles.  Delhi is surrounded by the agricultural states of Punjab and Haryana.  During the period Sep-Nov, the states of Punjab and Haryana harvest rice they have grown during the summer months.  Post the harvest, in order to prepare the fields for sowing again they burn the left over rice husk and dried plants.  The month of November marks the onset of winter in the north Indian plains and during this time the north westerly winds stop.  The combination of high vehicle number, large scale burning of post harvest leftover and onset of winter with no winds results in the months of Nov-Dec being the most polluted in the year.


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Which player has scored the most world cup goals?

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After playing in four different World Cup editions, Germany's Miroslav Klose currently holds the record for most goals scored in the competition's history. Klos scored 16 times across the 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 tournaments combined, at an average of 0.67 goals per game.


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Classify each of the following as either an indoor or an outdoor sport: soccer, table tennis, darts, snooker, cricket

Response:
Soccer is an outdoor sport
Table tennis or ping pong is an indoor sport
Darts is an indoor sport
Snooker is an indoor sport
Cricket is an outdoor sport


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Do god exists?

Response:
Yes. Because there must be some one who actually creates the first life.


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Why do you think humans need pets?

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Humans need pets because they can provide companionship. Owning a pet means the owner must have a sense of responsibility. They need to take care of their pets every day. This has a benefit for mental health,  as the owner must take some time off from other focuses, such as work.  Pets also provide emotional support.  They can help owner calm down when they are feeling down.


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Tell me whether these styles are related to facial hair or head hair: mohawk, buzz cut, goatee, soul patch, mustache, chin strap, bowl cut

Response:
Mohawk: Head Hair
Buzz Cut: Head Hair
Goatee: Facial Hair
Soul Patch: Facial Hair
Mustache: Facial Hair
Chin Strap: Facial Hair
Bowl Cut: Head Hair


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Which is a species of fish? Javelin or Discus

Response:
Javelin


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What type of natural disaster is known for occurring in San Francisco, California?

Response:
Earthquakes are associated with San Francisco


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What is Bar Method?

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Bar Method is a type of exercise routine based on body weight strength movements and stretching. The entire one-hour class is performed at a Ballet Bar and individual instruction and corrections are provided by a certified Bar Method teacher. Most movements are based on physical therapy with a focus on maximizing muscular strength and minimal joint impact.


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Why do people visit the national parks?

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The national parks are a system of diverse natural and historical locations that are preserved for people to enjoy. Because there is such variety in the national parks there's sure to be something that interests you. Some parks are made up of vast natural landscapes and wildernesses that can be explored. Others are sanctuaries for wildlife where you can see animals in their natural habitat. Still other locations are on islands or have amazing coastline and includes underwater habitats and wildlife. While some national parks are harder to access, most can be enjoyed by the majority of people. If you hate paying high entrance fees to destination locations the national parks are also a great option. You can get an annual pass for less than $100 which allows you to visit all national parks and many national forests and monuments at no additional charge. However, if you want to stay within the national parks make sure to book well in advance as campsites and lodging fills up quickly. For the most popular parks you'll want to book six months in advance when the reservations open up. The national parks can be enjoyed by people of all ages and have stunning vistas you can drive right up to or week long backpacking trips for adventure seekers.


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name some famous rock songs in the 1970s

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Many believe that the 1970s were the golden age of rock bands, and there are hundreds of beautiful songs from this period. Here are just some famous songs that are still very popular on the streaming platforms:
1. Hotel California, Eagles, 1975
2. Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin, 1971
3. Dream On, Aerosmith, 1973
4. Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen, 1975
5. Another brick in the wall: Pink Floyd, 1979


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What is geospatial data?

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Geographic data and information, also known as geospatial data, is defined in the ISO/TC 211 series of standards as data and information having an implicit or explicit association with a location relative to Earth (a geographic location or geographic position). It is also called geospatial data and information,[citation needed] georeferenced data and information,[citation needed] as well as geodata and geoinformation.[citation needed]

Approximately 90% of government sourced data has a location component. Location information (known by the many names mentioned here) is stored in a geographic information system (GIS).

There are also many different types of geodata, including vector files, raster files, geographic databases, web files, and multi-temporal data.

Spatial data or spatial information is broader class of data whose geometry is relevant but it is not necessarily georeferenced, such as in computer-aided design (CAD), see geometric modeling.


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Why does coconut water turn pink?

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If you leave pure coconut water alone, varying antioxidant levels can affect how it naturally turns from clear to pink over time. This is a natural process.


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Are humans animals?

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Yes, humans are animals; humans are mammals related to the great apes. Other mammals include bears, dogs, and cats. Other non-mammalian animals include penguins, lobsters, and alligators. Even insects such as bees and flies are animals, though they are not mammals.


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What are five different names I could pick for my new male dog?

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Buddy, Rex, Fifo, Spot and Lucky


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What are some classic board games to play with the family?

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Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Chess, Backgammon and Scrabble are timeless games suitable for the family.


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What if a buff?

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A buff is an item of clothing that wraps around the neck for warmth.


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Who is Luke Skywalker's parents?

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Luke Skywalker's parents are Padme Amidala and Anakin Skywalker (also known as Darth Vader)


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Who is the lead singer of the band elbow?

Response:
Guy Garvey is the lead singer of elbow.


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Identify which car manufacturer is Chinese or American: Aion, Cadillac

Response:
Aion is Chinese, Cadillac is American


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What age should babies be potty trained?

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When a baby is ready for potty training depends on several factors.  There is no universal answer or age that a child is ready to be potty trained.  However, some signs that a child is ready to be potty trained are signaling and/or awareness of when a child is or needs to eliminate waste.   Another factor is when the care taker has the time to dedicate to consistent practice of eliminating in a toilet instead of a diaper. Infant potty training also known as elimination communication is the practice of skipping the reliance of the usage of diapers.  In this practice, the caretaker will teach signs to the baby every time the baby eliminates in the toilet (not in a diaper) - the baby will eventually pick up these signs and give cues when they need to go.  Those that subscribe to infant potty training believe that conventional diapers train babies to ignore their natural instincts by removing the discomfort one would normally sense from having wet skin (achieved by chemicals that absorb liquid and wick moisture away from the skin found in many disposable diapers).  While infant potty training takes a lot of upfront attention and discipline, young children can be fully potty trained by 9-16 months of age.  On the other hand, potty training children that have been in diapers are usually potty trained by about 36 months of age.  There are considerable convenience trade offs to both methods.


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Which actor is common to Magnificent 7 and Dirty Dozen

Response:
Charles Bronson


Instruction:
The Awards ceremony for 63rd Grammy Awards was held at which place?

Response:
Los Angeles


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What is multipass distillation?

Response:
Multipass distillation is taking water and distilled it hundreds of times per gallon made by ultra heating and cooling the water many times per minute.  This action itself will change the bond angle of water from 104 degrees which is traditional tap water to 114 degrees.  This bond angle change is a permanent change to the produced multi-pass distilled water.  It has properties that can heal the body similar to stream water coming down a mountain which usually has a bond angle around 108 degrees.


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What is EFTPOS?

Response:
Electronic funds transfer at point of sale, or EFTPOS, is an electronic payment system involving electronic funds transfers based on the use of payment cards, such as debit or credit cards, at payment terminals located at points of sale. EFTPOS technology was developed during the 1980s. In Australia and New Zealand, it is also the brand name of a specific system used for such payments; these systems are mainly country-specific and do not interconnect. In Singapore, it is known as NETS.

Debit and credit cards are embossed plastic cards complying with ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard. The cards have an embossed bank card number conforming with the ISO/IEC 7812 numbering standard.


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Why is Mediterranean diet considered the healthiest?

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Typical Mediterranean diet is well balanced, full of healthy fats, lean protein, and vast variety of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. As a main source of animal protein it focuses on fish and poultry, instead of red meat. Mediterranean diet includes low processed and plant-based carbs, as well as heart healthy fats - especially olive oil. Typical dessert would be fruit which is full of vitamins and antioxidants. As a result people who follow Mediterranean diet tend to see a number of health benefits, including reduced risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease. It also helps to manage cholesterol and blood pressure. Due to high amount of legumes, vegetables and fruits, this diet is high in antioxidants and offers anti-inflammatory benefits. Some studies also show its positive effects to brain health and cognitive function.


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How did Abraham Lincoln die?

Response:
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated during a play in Ford's Theater while serving as President


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Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Tikataalik, Tree Kangaroo

Response:
Tree Kangaroo is alive, Tikataalik is extinct.


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Why is Utah a top destination for skiing

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Utah is a top destination for all types of snow based activities including skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.  Utah snowstorms produce some of the best snow in the country based on Utah's average snow density, resulting from quick-change temperature fluctuations.

Utah is home to big mountains, thousands of acres of skiable terrain, and everything from top rated ski resorts to small local hills.  Utah's most visited ski resorts include: Snowbird, Deer Valley, Park City, Alta and Snowbasin.


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Who is the greater footballer of all time?

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There is no universal consensus on who the greatest footballer of all time is. In the women's game, Marta of Brazil and Mia Hamm of the USA are considered to be two of the greatest footballers of all time. Both were forwards, and both were awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year multiple times - 6 in total for Marta, twice for Mia Hamm. In the men's game, Lionel Messi (Argentina & Barcelona) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal and Real Madrid) are considered two of the greatest players of all time during modern times. Before them, Pele of Brazil and Diego Maradona of Argentina were often considered two of the best players of all time.


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How many times Daniel Ricciardo won the F1 championship ?

Response:
0 times


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Who create Ben & Jerry's icecream?

Response:
Ben & Jerry's ice cream was founded by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in South Burlington, Vermont.  The ice cream grew in popularity largely due to its exotic flavors which included large chunks of ingredients mixed in with regular ice cream.  This was due to Cohen's server anosmia, a lack of sense and smell, who relied on the textures when creating new flavors.


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What are three different club teams Cristiano Ronaldo has played for?

Response:
Cristiano Ronaldo has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.


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What is Multicloud?

Response:
Multicloud simply refers to deploying workloads to multiple public clouds. Companies may have several motivations for multicloud deployments. SaaS platforms often wish to offer services close to existing customer workloads, which is especially critical for data intensive applications, where network latency and bandwidth limitations can negatively affect performance and data egress costs can be prohibitive. Another common motivation for multicloud approach is to take advantage of the best services across several clouds. For example, a company might want to handles its Google Ads and Analytics data in Google Cloud and deploy kubernetes through GKE. And the company might want to adopt Azure specifically for Microsoft workloads. And the company may like AWS for some best-in-class services and its huge mindshare, making it easy to find AWS-proficient engineers. Given the intense competition among cloud providers, expect them to offer more best-of-breed services, making multicloud more compelling.


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What are the three best rapid transit systems in California and why?

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1. The Bay Area Rapid Transit or "BART" because it has many different lines and connects most of the San Francisco Bay Area.
2. MUNI because it has a wonderful combination of some light rail lines, vintage vehicles and lots of bus lines.
3. LA Metro because it connects so many different places in the huge LA metropolitan area where automobile congestion can be bad.


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Name some famous Sci-Fi movies

Response:
Some famous Sci-Fi movies are Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner


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Who is the antagonist on The X-Files?

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There are many antagonists on The X-Files, but the most long-running individual antagonist is The Cigarette Smoking Man (CSM) also known as C.G.B. Spender. He was primarily responsible for orchestrating conspiracies. He was a member of "The Syndicate," which was a mysterious shadow government group that covered up the existence of extraterrestrial life.


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Give me some quotes from Aristotle that I might use in a school assignment

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1. Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
2. No great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness.
3. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.
4. Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
5. Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.
6. Learning is not child's play; we can not learn without pain.
7. What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
8. Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.
9. It is impossible or not easy to alter by argument what has long been absorbed by habit.
10. Educating the head without educating the heart is no education at all.


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Who won the best new artist as well as award for the Best Pop Vocal Album in 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Response:
Olivia Rodrigo


Instruction:
What's so special about the Nissan GT-R?

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The Nissan GT-R, which initially went into production in 2007, is powered by a hand-built engine assembled by one of only 5 specially-trained technicians (known as Takumi Craftsmen) in a cleanroom in Nissan's Yokohama factory. Early models produced roughly 473 horsepower, with incremental improvements yielding upwards of 560hp in current models.


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Which of the following are names typically given to girls, typically given to boys, or names that could easily be given to either a boy or a girl: Sam, Bill, Liz, Tracy, Mary, Joe, Taylor, Missy, Ralph, Scott, Michelle, Michael, Frank, Cheryl, Ryan, Stephenie.

Response:
Of these, Bill, Joe, Ralph, Scott, Michael, Frank and Ryan are names that would typically be for boys; Liz, Mary, Missy, Michelle, Cheryl and Stephenie are names that would typically be for girls; and Sam, Tracy, and Taylor are names that could apply to either a girl or a boy.


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Tell me if these technologies would have existed before the invention of electricity or not: steam engine, candles, iPad, radio, oil lamps, fax machine, printing press

Response:
steam engine: would have existed, candles: would have existed, iPad: would not have existed, radio: would not have existed, oil lamps: would have existed, fax machine: would not have existed, printing press: would have existed


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List of greek goddesses starting by 'L':

Response:
Here is the list of greek goddesses starting by 'L':

- Lampad
- Lampetia
- Lampsace
- Lethe
- Leto
- Libya
- Limos
- Litae
- Lyssa


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What is Delphi?

Response:
Delphi is a general-purpose programming language and a software product that uses the Delphi dialect of the Object Pascal programming language and provides an integrated development environment (IDE) for rapid application development of desktop, mobile, web, and console software, currently developed and maintained by Embarcadero Technologies.


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What is s3 equivalent in GCP?

Response:
If you're familiar with AWS, Google Storage is GCP's version of AWS Simple Storage Service (S3) and an S3 bucket would be equivalent to a Google Storage bucket across the two clouds.


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What are a couple date night ideas?

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Date nights are a great way to connect with your significant other.  You could go to dinner and a movie.  This option may sound cliché but try to be creative by choosing a restaurant you haven't been to and see a movie at a small neighborhood movie theater.  Another great option is a cooking class.  There are lots of options when it comes to the type of food.  You could even have the class at your home.


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What are the key elements to a companies income statement?

Response:
Gross Revenue, Net Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit, Sales of Goods & Administration, Marketing, Operational Expenses, Operating Income


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What is an Oxford comma and why do editors have such strong feelings about their use?

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An Oxford comma is a comma before the last item in a series or list. For example take the following two statements:

I was chased by the fox, the bear and the dog.
I was chased by the fox, the bear, and the dog.

The meaning is the same but the second statement contains an Oxford comma.

Some say the Oxford comma adds clarity to some statements. This is apparent when there can be ambiguity between a list and an appositive. Take the following two example statements:

We went to dinner with our coaches, Chris and Terry.
We went to dinner with our coaches, Chris, and Terry.

The first statement can appear to imply that we went to dinner with two people whose names are Chris and Terry who are both our coaches. There is no such implication that can be extracted from the second statement. The second statement implies we went to dinner with at least 4 people: Chris, Terry, and at least two coaches. This type of ambiguity is what proponents of the Oxford comma latch onto in its defense.

On the other hand, opponents of the Oxford comma claim it should be avoided in favor of rewording sentences when necessary. The sentence:

We went to dinner with our coaches, Chris, and Terry.

Can easily be reworded as:

We went to dinner with Chris and Terry, as well as our coaches.

The "as well as" language is claimed to be more clear than the Oxford comma albeit less concise. Editors who oppose the Oxford comma typically privilege clarity over conciseness.


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What is the east Asian process of training small trees called?

Response:
Bonsai


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What are the different swimming styles? Which one is the fastest and which one the slowest?

Response:
There are four main different swimming styles in competitive swimming. These are backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and crawl.

Crawl is the fastest style, while breaststroke is considered to be the slowest.


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Which cities should a perfect trip to Germany include.

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The perfect trip to Germany includes three major cities. If you plan to travel to Germany via plane, it is best to fly into either Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt airport. These are the biggest airports in the country. From there, you can either travel around by high-speed train or you can take a car and drive on the famous German 'Autobahn.' If you want to experience driving without a speed limit, I would recommend the latter. A perfect trip to Germany must include visiting Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg. All three cities are amongst the largest cities and Germany, with over 1 million people living there, but have each unique cultural as well as historical characteristics. Berlin's present is still influenced by its division into East and West Berlin during the cold war. The city with its two centers is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. Berlin offers great nightlife, world-class museums, and a lot of sights of historic relevance. Hamburg is known for its port, playing a historic role in trade as a member of the medieval Hanseatic League. The city lies on the River Elbe, and its many canals are crossed by around 2,500 bridges, making it the city with the highest number of bridges in Europe. Munich is the last city you must include on your trip. The city is the largest city in the German state of Bavaria and is well known for its world famous October Fest. Munich is often ranked as one of the most liveable cities in Germany, and attracts visitors with its food culture, parks, and is proximity to the German Alps.


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What is the Norwood scale used for?

Response:
It is used to classify the stages of male pattern baldness. The scale is divided into seven stages.


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why does daylight savings still exist in the United States?

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In the United States, the economy used to be heavily based on agriculture.  Therefore, daylight savings was originally instituted to facilitate a farmer's workday so that much of the working hours could coincide with the hours where there was more daylight (daylight begins is later in the spring). Since then; however, the U.S. economy has become less agriculturally based and also with technological advancements that have drastically impacted American work patterns, the need to follow daylight windows has reduced dramatically. While daylight savings still allows many Americans to spend their working hours during the daylight, there is the popular opinion that daylight savings should no longer be observed in the United States, especially with the confusion that comes with changing hours during the spring and fall.  There are at least a couple states that do not change times for daylight savings which further adds to the confusion.


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What is India’s rank in UN Human Development Index 2021?

Response:
132nd (total nations 191)


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What are some of the differences between English and Mandarin Chinese languages?

Response:
There are quite few differences.
1. Chinese characters are hieroglyphic; English words are phonic.
2. Chinese is character based; English is word based.
3. Chinese verbs don't have tenses; English verbs do
4. Chinese characters have tones; English words don't
5. Chinese adverbs and adjectives are indistinguishable; English adverbs and adjectives are different words most of the time
6. Chinese questions are sentences with a special character added to the end; English question are sentences with a special word added to the front


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what are the benefits of swimming?

Response:
Swimming is a gravity-free, full-body cardio workout; swimmers can determine the intensity of the workout on their own with different exercise strategies. Swimming can improve your cardio level, get better heart-blood circulation, and have stronger lungs. Like any other sport or exercises, swimming also reduces stress, boosts mood, and helps with sleep quality. If you swim fast pace sprints, it can build muscles. On the other hand, if you swim steady-paced, long laps, it improves endurance and reduces your resting heart rate with practice.


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What is Airsoft ?

Response:
Airsoft is a recreational activity that replicates modern combat technics from the army and the police with replicas of real firearms that shoot biodegradable plastic pellets. It was invented in the late 70’s. Airsoft players are usually split in two teams. The goal of the game is to eliminate players of the opposite team by hitting them with a pellet.


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What are some reasons not to live in far northern locations?

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Generally speaking, the further north you go, the colder it gets. Living in cold weather makes many things more complicated due to the need to have sources of heat everywhere you go. Far northern locations also have more extreme amounts of daylight. This makes it hard to know when it's nighttime in the summer, and in the winter, you might not see much sunlight at all. The lack of sunlight can increase depression and makes everyday activities more challenging. It is also harder to produce food in the cold and dark.


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Name all of the field positions in baseball in a bulleted list.

Response:
The names of the field positions in baseball are:
- Pitcher
- Catcher
- First Base
- Second Base
- Third Base
- Shortstop
- Right Field
- Center Field
- Left Field


Instruction:
Tell me if these are types of rock or types of fungi: sedimentary, yeasts, mildews, metamorphic, igneous, smuts, rusts, molds.

Response:
Types of rocks include: sedimentary, metamorphic, igneous. Types of fungi include: yeasts, mildews, smuts, rusts, molds.


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What are a some nicknames for the name William?

Response:
Will, Bill, Billy, Willy


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What would it be like to be a pirate?

Response:
If you were a pirate, your mission would be to find treasure. The question is between the vastness and depth of the sea, how could you ever find such a treasure? There are no treasure maps. You could look in history books to find coordinates of where they believe ships have crashed in the past, take those coordinates, and search for those sites. However, you may find the site only to realize the boat never carried any treasure that could stand the test of time under the water. The treasure may have wasted away.


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What is heterosis?

Response:
Heterosis, hybrid vigor, or outbreeding enhancement is the improved or increased function of any biological quality in a hybrid offspring. An offspring is heterotic if its traits are enhanced as a result of mixing the genetic contributions of its parents. The heterotic offspring often has traits that are more than the simple addition of the parents' traits, and can be explained by Mendelian or non-Mendelian inheritance. Typical heterotic/hybrid traits of interest in agriculture are higher yield, quicker maturity, stability, drought tolerance, etc.


Instruction:
Give me a list of items I should bring to the beach this weekend.

Response:
Here is a list of items you should bring to the beach this weekend:
1. Bathing Suit
2. Tent
3. Beers
4. Towels
5. Sandals
6. Sand Toys
7. Sand Blanket
8. Cooler


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What is success

Response:
Satisfaction levels define the success, success defined for one person may not be true for other


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Who is the winner of International Booker Prize 2022 ?

Response:
Geetanjali Shree


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Who is Jon Snow's biological parents?

Response:
While the answer has yet to be officially acknowledged in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, the "Game of Thrones" television show, which is based on the book series, revealed that Jon Snow is the son of the late Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.


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Which one of these do not belong to the group:  House, Cottage, School, Palace, Hut

Response:
All except School are dwelling places.


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What colors are on the United States of America flag?

Response:
Red, white, blue


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Give me a list of some underrated countries I've never travelled to.

Response:
* Mongolia: This hidden gem doesn't get the attention that it needs. Known for Yak, nomad lifestyle, and Gorkhi Terelj National Park, country has a tons of things to offer.
* Ecuador: Many tourists comes to Ecuador but to visit popular Galapagos Islands. However, my doing so, they are missing all the goodness that this beautiful and filled with nature, country has to offer.
* Slovenia: If you are planning to visit the tourist beloved Croatia, then you might want to also involve its neighbouring country. Slovenia despite being small, has a magnificent Lake Bled and Triglav National Park. On the top, if you less crowded and affordable prices your wish, then it is a definite try.
* Laos: Although people are well acquainted with Thailand and Vietnam as countries in South East Asia, this small country is often overlooked. Not only this is a budget-friendly country, it has great waterfalls, caves and bunch of small islands that will definitely make worth a visit.


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Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Chrotta, Frula

Response:
Chrotta is string, Frula is woodwind.


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What is a mobile phone?

Response:
A mobile phone is a device that lets the world (e.g. people, companies, friends, and family) stay in contact with each other.  They other capability such as text messaging, internet browsing, watching movies, reading news, navigation, and taking photos.  They service a core component in everyday living similar to refrigerators and microwaves.  They also serve as a way for people to interact with different social media platforms and entertainment.


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What is the name of the world's oldest city?

Response:
The city of Jericho, located near the Jordan River in Palestine, is the earliest known city and played an important role in the development of the Neolithic Revolution. Since 9000 BC, nomadic settlers have been drawn here by the warm temperatures, natural springs, and the land's suitability for cultivation.


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Classify each of the following as a liquid or solid: water, mailbox, soda, coffee, bush, grass, milk

Response:
Water: Liquid
Mailbox: Solid
Soda: Liquid
Coffee: Liquid
Bush: Solid
Grass: Solid
Milk: Liquid


Instruction:
Who are some of the most famous weird fiction authors, who wrote in the early 20th century, aside from H. P. Lovecraft? And what is a good short story from each that I might like, if I like H. P. Lovecraft?

Response:
Some well-regarded weird fiction authors from the early 20th century include Arthur Machen ("The White People"), Clark Ashton Smith ("The Vaults of Yoh-Vombis"), and Robert W. Chambers ("The Repairer of Reputations").


Instruction:
Think of a number of different ways you can get around Sydney.

Response:
There are a number of modes of transport in Sydney. Sydney has a public transport network with trains and buses. There are also car share, taxi services, electric bikes and e-scooters that can be hired through mobile applications, and you can always walk between places if they are not too far apart.


Instruction:
List five titles by Ann M. Martin.

Response:
Bummer Summer, Belle Teal, A Corner of the Universe, Ten Kids, No Pets, Everything for a Dog


Instruction:
Where is Urumqi?

Response:
It's in the in the far northwest of China.


Instruction:
What are the official languages of Belgium?

Response:
The official languages of Belgium are Dutch, spoken in Flanders, French, spoken in Wallonia, and German, spoken by the German-speaking Community.


Instruction:
What are some tips for traveling with a toddler?

Response:
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.


Instruction:
How long is a running ultra?

Response:
The term ultra applies to any foot race longer than a marathon. Any foot race longer than 26.2 miles (or 42 kilometers) is considered an ultra marathon, or an "ultra". Some ultras are measured in distance. Common distances are 50 kilometers, 100 kilometers, and 100 miles. Other ultras are measured in time. In a timed ultra format, participants run as far as they can in a pre-determined amount of time. An example of common timed ultras is the 12 hour format, the 24 hour format, and the 48 hour format. A third category of ultra running races is called "Last Person Standing". These races repeat a 4.167 mile "yard" (loop) each hour until only one person can complete a yard by themselves. That person becomes "the last person standing".


Instruction:
Which country is the best at hockey?

Response:
Canada is widely considered to be the strongest country in ice hockey. The National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level of competition in the world. About half of NHL players are Canadian.


Instruction:
What is the best movie of all time

Response:
Shawshank Redemption


Instruction:
What car manufacturers were associated with American Muscle cars in the 1960s and 1970s?

Response:
Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge


Instruction:
How does a transistor amplify a signal?

Response:
A transistor is a constructed from materials that behave as semiconductors--which is to say that these materials conduct electrical current but only when certain conditions are met. By combining these materials into a device called a transistor we are able to create an electronic component that will only conduct electricity when a small electric current is applied to the so-called Base pin of the transistor.

One obvious use of such behavior is to use the transistor as a switch--by applying or removing current to the base pin we are able to control whether the transistor conducts electricity via its collector and emitter pins. When no current is present at the Base pin the transistor will block electrical transmission through its emitter and collector pins.

Generally speaking, the electrical current required to control the transistor at the base pin is very small. Much larger currents can be transferred through the device through the collector and emitter pins. Thus, in effect, a transistor uses a very small input current to control the flow of a much larger current.

An audio signal, for example, is transmitted as a very low power electrical current--in it's original form it is too small to be able to drive a loudspeaker to make sounds that are audible to the human ear. To amplify this signal so that is usable for audio playback we can apply the audio signal to a transistor's base pin--this will allow a much larger current to flow between the emitter and collector pins and through the transistor. Since the flow of this large current will mirror the much smaller current of the audio signal we will have effectively created a much stronger version of the original input signal.


Instruction:
Given this series of navigation instructions, determine whether one would end up back at the starting point: Take 1 step. Take 2 steps. Take 3 steps. Turn around. Take 6 steps. Turn right.

Response:
Well, I'd say yes and no. While the person would be at the starting point, he wouldn't be facing the same direction.


Instruction:
Why the certain animals called the big five ?

Response:
These refer specifically to 5 most dangerous types of animals in Africa, that kill humans. They also sometimes referred to the 5 most dangerous types of animals to hunt in Africa.


Instruction:
"The Day the Music Died" refers to the tragic deaths of which artists?

Response:
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper


Instruction:
Tell me which of the following are MLB teams: A's, Washing Machines, Ringed Tails, Giants, Yankees, Astros, Phillies, Cherries, Wild.

Response:
A's, Giants, Yankees, Astros, Phillies.


Instruction:
Could you please help classify these cars as "compact" vs. "midsized"?
Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Honda Civic, Mazda3, Honda Accord, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius, Hyundai Sonata

Response:
Yes, here is the list:
- Compact Cars: Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, and Toyota Prius
- Midsized Cars: Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata


Instruction:
Was there an industrial revolution during the middle ages?

Response:
Most economic historians would argue that an industrial revolution would require widespread use of coal for heating, mechanical power generation, and metal making.  In that sense, there was no medieval industrial revolution.  However, widespread investment in windmills, water wheels, and canals did help the European economy grow and improve the living standards of the average medieval peasant.  Similarly, cross border trade in bulk commodities like wool and wine allowed for an international division of labor, with the associated improvement in productivity and living standards.  By the end of the Middle Ages, mechanical clocks had become ubiquitous: plenty of craftsmen had the precision metalworking skills to build these complex machines, and even more people could afford to buy them.  Not quire an industrial revolution, but certainly a prosperous society taking the first steps towards automation.


Instruction:
What is the difference between a microservice and an API?

Response:
Microservices is an approach to building an application that breaks its functionality into modular components. APIs are part of an application that communicates with other applications.


Instruction:
Suppose you started at 0 degrees N, 0 degrees E on the earth. You started traveling due north, continuing straight for 2439 miles, turned 60 degrees counter-clockwise, traveled another 4878 miles, turned 60 degrees counter-clockwise traveled another 4878 miles, turned 60 degrees once again, and traveled another 4878 miles. At this point where would you be? Please explain the mathematics of how you came to your conclusion.

Response:
You would be approximately 35 degrees S, 0 degrees E, or 2439 miles south of your starting position, assuming the earth is a sphere with a circumference of 24,901 miles. After traveling 2439 miles north, you would be at 35 degrees N, 0 degrees E. After turning 60 degrees counter clockwise and traveling 4878 miles, you would be at 35 degrees N, 90 degrees W. Turning 60 degrees counter-clockwise and traveling another 4878 miles, you would arrive at 35 degrees S, 90 degrees W. Finally turning 60 degrees counter-clockwise and traveling 2439 miles you would arrive at 35 degrees S, 0 degrees W. If you returned to your starting position, you will have traced out a spherical square.


Instruction:
Which of the following words are conjunctions, and which are prepositions: and, between, but, for, in, of, on, or, under, yet

Response:
The following are conjunctions: and, but, or, yet
The following are prepositions: between, for, in, of, on, under


Instruction:
name some popular songs from the 1970's

Response:
Stayin' Alive, Y.M.C.A, Let's Get it On, I'll be there and Let it be


Instruction:
Classify the cities as cities from 'India' or the 'US': Bangalore, Portland, Chicago, Hyderabad, Chennai, Little Rock, NYC, Pune, Gandhinagar, Champaign, Urbana.

Response:
The classification in order is: India, US, US, India, India, US, US, India, India, US, US.


Instruction:
What is the difference between men's and women's lacrosse

Response:
Men's lacrosse is a contact sport and the players wear helmets, shoulder pads, chest protection and elbow pads.  They also have a position of defense called Long Pole where they can defend from far away.  Women's lacrosse does not allow contact between players and the only required equipment is a mouth guard and goggles.  Women's lacrosse relies on the shooting space rule to protect players from potential injury instead of requiring them to wear additional equipment. Another difference is the field dimensions. The women’s field is 120 yards long and 70 yards wide, compared to the men’s field, which is slightly smaller at 110 yards long and 60 yards wide.  Lastly, men play with 9 field players whereas women play with 11.


Instruction:
Classify each of the following as either a state or a city: Los Angeles, California, Houston, Texas, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Little Rock, Arkansas

Response:
Los Angeles is a city California.
California is a state in the United States of America.
Houston is a city in Texas.
Texas is a state in the United States of America.
Santa Fe is a city in New Mexico.
New Mexico is a state in the United States of America.
Little Rock is a state in Arkansas.
Arkansas is a state in the United States of America.


Instruction:
What is family time?

Response:
Family during is time where each person in the family is actively engaged in the same activity together.  Family activities like watching a movie together, eating a meal together, going to the circus together, exercising together, or going for a walk is all good family time.  During family time you can share what has been going on in your own life and learn about the other members of your family.  Family time is important to strengthen the bonds you all have with one another.


Instruction:
When did the Portuguese royal family move to Brazil?

Response:
The Portuguese royal family, along with its court, servants and a library with more than 60,000 books, settled in Brazil between 1808 and 1821, having the first wave of migration starting on November 29th of 1807.


Instruction:
Classify the following into countries and cities:India, Mumbai, USA, Seattle, Germany, Berlin, United Kingdom, Australia, Tokyo, Sao Paulo

Response:
The following are countries - India, USA, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia
The following are cities - Mumbai, Seattle, Berlin, Tokyo, Sao Paulo


Instruction:
What is the best way to build relationships?

Response:
The best way to build relationships is to show people your most true authentic self.  Communicate clearly and honestly with integrity.  Show that you care for those people that you have strong relationships with by listening to them, giving honest opinions, and sharing your experiences openly with them.


Instruction:
I want to take a skiing vacation.  Which of the following countries would be suitable for doing this: Switzerland, Cyprus, Kiribati, the United States, Haiti.

Response:
Switzerland and the United States are suitable as skiing destinations.  Both countries have mountainous areas with world-renowned ski resorts.  The United States boasts skiing locations in multiple states, including Colorado, California, and Utah.  Switzerland also has some of the most popular ski locations in the world such as Davos.  Cyprus, Kiribati, and Haiti are not suitable skiing destinations, as none of these countries has high mountains that produce enough snow to ski.


Instruction:
Think up ways to clean a keyboard.

Response:
Some ways to clean a keyboard: use a compressed air can to blow out dust, manually take off each key cap using a specialized key tool and wash them in soap and water, use a dusting brush that is designed for fitting in the keyboard grooves, use an antistatic dusting wipe.


Instruction:
Categorize the following as do's and don'ts when opening a new bank account:
research bank options
find the cheapest option
know what kinds of accounts they offer
know interest rates
understand discounts
open as many accounts as you can
talk to an advisor
go by hearsay

Response:
Do's:
research bank options
know what kinds of accounts they offer
know interest rates
understand discounts
talk to an advisor

Dont's:
find the cheapest option
open as many accounts as you can
go by hearsay


Instruction:
What helped Argentina win the World Cup, considering they were not the strongest team on paper?

Response:
Argentina in its run to the World Cup had a great track record of a continuous winning streak. It was complemented by the culture and passion for football infused in the country. The team played with a lot of passion and Lionel Messi was determined to create history.


Instruction:
What should you do when your rock climbing partner calls out "On Belay?"

Response:
1. Check that their harness is properly buckled at the waist and doubled back.
2. Ensure the leg straps are properly bucked and doubled back. Check that the leg loops are not twisted.
3. Ensure a figure eight knot is tied at the end of the climbing rope, extending through both loops in the harness and has a fisherman's knot as a backup.
4. Check that your own harness is properly buckled around the waist, legs and that leg straps are not twisted.
5. Ensure the climbing rope is in your belay device, that a locking carabiner goes through both the belay device (and rope if an ATC device) and your belay loop on your harness. Ensure the carabiner is locked.
6. Ensure that you and your partner are on the same rope. Your partner should be on the side of the rope closest to the climbing wall.
7. After all safety checks are completed, then call out "On Belay!"


Instruction:
Did David Petrarca direct any episodes in the second season of Game of Thrones?

Response:
Yes, David Petrarca directed two episodes of the second season of Game of Thrones: Garden of Bones and The Ghost of Harrenhal.


Instruction:
What are the most popular tropical travel destinations for people on the east coast of the United States?

Response:
East Coasters enjoy visiting the Caribbean Islands for their tropical vacations. Popular countries to visit in the Caribbean include The Bahamas, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Aruba, Bermuda, and more. Additionally, East Coasters like to stay at tropical resorts in Mexico -- particularly in Cancun, Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Tulum, and more. Within the United States, the Florida Keys are a popular travel location for sunny beach days all year long.


Instruction:
What are the primary causes of obesity?

Response:
The primary causes are eating significantly more calories than you burn daily, lack of exercise/movement, lack of sleep and increased stress, your genetic makeup.


Instruction:
Give me a bulleted list with 5 reasons why is Lyft's stock is underperforming Uber's.

Response:
The following are 5 reasons Lyft's stock is underperforming Uber's:
1. Lyft is losing marketshare to Uber across all markets
2. Lyft has a bloated cost structure with very high stock based compensation costs
3. Lyft rides cost more than Uber's on average
4. Drivers make less on Lyft than Uber
5. Lyft hasn't launched a new product in multiple years


Instruction:
I want to develop OKRs for my team at work. What process should I use?

Response:
Developing OKRs for your team is a useful way to identify what goals your team will focus on and provide specific, time-bound metrics you can use to measure your success. First, identify the most important objectives for your organization - usually no more than five. Next, identify your Key Results. These Key Results should follow the SMART principles. They should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Once you have identified both your objectives and key results, share them with your team for their input. Once you have collected that input, finalize your OKRs and roll them out to the team through the appropriate communications channel.


Instruction:
When driving a car, categorize the following as either "increasing safety" or "decreasing safety": Wearing Seatbelt, Drinking Alcohol, Texting, Aligning Mirrors, Airbags

Response:
Wearing Seatbelt: Increasing Safety
Drinking Alcohol: Decreasing Safety
Texting: Decreasing Safety
Aligning Mirrors: Increasing Safety
Airbags: Increasing Safety


Instruction:
What are the world's most popular sports?

Response:
Football (or soccer) is the world's most popular sport. Others include cricket, hockey, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, and basketball. This might come as a surprise to Americans, who favor (American) football.


Instruction:
Write a creative ending scene for a thriller movie

Response:
After 18 months of finding the treasure, the people of Corinth gathered to praise Big B and his friends for their achievement. Amidst the celebrations, the friends saw a shady person new to the town. The person approached Big B and his friends, asking for a moment to speak. He presented them with a captain's log from 1867 for the friends to look into. The shady man was old and hence asked the friends for their assistance in locating what the captain's log pointed to. And when asked who the captain was, he said the diary belonged to Marshall Teach alias BLACKBEARD - one of the greatest and most vicious pirates to live.


Instruction:
is Lakeview replacing dashboard

Response:
No


Instruction:
What is the meaning of RCA in software

Response:
RCA means Root Cause Analysis, which actually give the cause and solution description of any outage


Instruction:
Write a short story about an inn staffed by bears, birds, and sea creatures. The story should include details about the staff and the activities that the inn offers.

Response:
There once was a small inn in San Francisco called the Crab Inn. Its proprietor was a friendly and hard-working stone crab named Joe. Joe was an inspiring leader and had a knack for managing diverse species, thus he had attracted a sizable contingent of bears and birds to work at the inn. His most valued employees were a large polar bear who served as CFO, and a brown bear from Britain who was the hotel’s concierge. Additional staff members included a large brown bear who ran the shipping and receiving department, and a hen whose feathers made her an excellent housekeeper. Security was provided by a retired Canadian police bear and a retired British police bear. And because Joe recognized the importance of staying at the forefront of innovation, the inn employed a mole to research new hotel concepts. Lastly, the inn had a small polar bear on retainer as their attorney, and an Irish doctor bear to look after the medical needs of the staff and the very occasional guest who would stay at the inn. Amazingly, Joe and his CFO had convinced the staff to work in return only for housing and an occasional chocolate coin.

Although the inn was very small, it offered guests various activities. The most popular was a whale watching cruise. Although the ship’s captain, a penguin, was not a skilled navigator, guests were guaranteed whale sightings on every voyage because the whales worked for the inn. The inn’s spa was focused on a small gym facility, and an emotional support bear offered counseling services so that guests could heal both their bodies and minds. The most popular guest dining spot was al fresco in the inn’s award-winning garden, where a pair of geese served as bartender and wine sommelier. Lastly, guests enjoyed parties organized by the hotel’s panda bear to watch broadcasts of local sports teams on the inn’s large television.


Instruction:
What is AWS EKS?

Response:
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) is a managed Kubernetes service that makes it easy for you to run Kubernetes


Instruction:
Describe a plan to progressively ski harder trails. Recommend a ski resort in Tahoe including trails that I can use to follow the plan.

Response:
Skiing is a fun sport with something for every age and skill level. The measure of "hard" in skiing may be subjective but as a general rule of thumb, trails become harder as the steepness or pitch increases, number and type of obstacles increase, the trail is bumpier or is narrower. Changes along these dimensions present new challenges and require a broader array of skills.

A good way to progress along trails is to pick a trail that presents a challenge in one or two dimensions of "hard" to learn or refine skills. As you progress, you can increase the challenges along different dimensions. Labelling at ski resorts help with these choices. Trails are generally classified into bunny (easiest or learning greens), green (circle), blue (square), black (diamond) and double black (two diamonds). When you are learning skiing, it's best to get reasonably confident at a color before moving on to the next one. You don't have to be perfect but you have to feel safe as you progress. While colors are broadly useful, they can still be inexact as measures of hardness. Further, your strengths and weaknesses will also play a part in determining how hard a trail is for you personally. Staff at ski resorts can point you to good trails based on your personal comfort. Remember to always ski with a friend !

For following this plan, you should consider Kirkwood Ski Resort near South Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood has a reputation for some great advanced skiing trails but it presents many good trails for progressive improvement. If this is your first time skiing, a lesson is strongly recommended to learn the basics of keeping yourselves and those around you safe !

You can start on the Timber Creek Area where there are a few bunny trails that are perfect for beginners. Funny bunny and School Run offer plenty of gentle practice for a new skier and when you are ready, ski Graduation (cue confetti). Squirrel Ridge and Snowkirk (on the Mountain Village side) are good next steps because they are long gentle greens.

Once you are feeling confident, Free 'N' Easy and Hole 'N' Wall offer a gentle introduction to blues. Blues at Kirkwood cater to a wide range of skills. The areas around Lower Zachary and Flying Carpet are good next challenges. If you are feeling good on those blues, try the backside with the appropriately named "Happiness Is"

If you've really got it down, it's time to try some black diamonds. Groomed blacks are easier to ski and fresh snow lowers the challenge further. Try Zachary and the trails around it. At this level, each black may offer a different kind of challenge. Hully Gully may have bumps and Lower Olympic is a nice introduction to a bowl.  There are many to choose from !

The final challenges are the double blacks and the The Wall is well known favorite. There are no dearth of double blacks and off piste trails at Kirkwood for those that have progressed beyond the labelling.

Have fun and stay safe !


Instruction:
Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Carolina Parakeet, Orangutan

Response:
Orangutan is alive, Carolina Parakeet is extinct.


Instruction:
Write a point of view on personal privacy in the age of software and technology.

Response:
The definition of “privacy” is elusive, but some may associate a reduction in privacy with the burgeoning of technology. The advent of digital databases has made it possible to easily track and retrieve user records and user activities. Records which are reported to the government are deemed “public” and may be used to vet teachers, bus drivers, crime rates, and more. Similar information can be used to determine the layouts and prices of homes and to track spending habits to perfect search engine recommendations.

Despite technological infringements, some may argue that there is more privacy today than in centuries past. We can consume entertainment without leaving the confines of our home; when we do step out, we can travel in private vehicles. Consequently, we have become more estranged from society and now request credentials or an ordeal before trusting others. More than ever, we seek recommendations from our close peers, we frequently consult user reviews, and we are weary of trusting unvetted strangers.


Instruction:
Tell me about orienteering

Response:
Orienteering is a sport enjoyed by athletes across the world. Participants are given a map, on which a series of checkpoints are marked. The goal is to visit each checkpoint in the specified order as quickly as possible. The most successful orienteers are both physically fit and are able to read a map to a high degree of accuracy. The sport is particularly popular in Scandinavia, where its vast forests serve as ideal locations for orienteering courses.


Instruction:
What should I get for my friends who love to cook?

Response:
Some thoughtful gifts for the avid home cooks include a sous vide, a nice skillet, a beautiful spatula, or a dutch oven. On a budget? You can consider unique condiments such as nice olive oil, chili crunch or spicy mayo.


Instruction:
Choose the word which is different from the rest:  Sketch, Diagram, Poster, Chart, Paper

Response:
Sketch is different from the rest. The others can be written upon.


Instruction:
Given this series of navigation instructions, determine whether one would end up back at the starting point: Walk south 5 miles. Walk east 5 miles. Walk north 5 miles.

Response:
One would not end up back at the starting location, as they would end up 5 miles west of where they started. However, in the case of someone starting at the north pole, they would end up back at where they started, owing to the curvature of the Earth.


Instruction:
What's a good approach to learning a foreign language?

Response:
Language learning requires continuous and regular practice and many hours of effort. However there are tried and true techniques for learning a foreign language that will help you develop fluency quickly:

1) Immerse yourself in the foreign language by reading magazine articles, books, and newspapers.  Also watch movies, television shows, or online videos in the target language, preferably with subtitles in the foreign language.  In addition, you can listen to music and podcasts in the language that you are studying.  The goal is to find a variety of content on diverse topics that interest you and to develop both listening and reading skills.

2) Find a meet-up group or online conversation partner that is willing to speak with you on a variety of topics in the foreign language you are studying.  Because there are many people who are interested in learning your language, you should be able to find someone who can help you with their's.

3) Use computer Apps like Duolingo to help you memorize vocabulary.  Apps like Duolingo or Babbel help you learn vocabulary through constant repetition of important words.  Through regular, daily practice, you will find it easier to remember words when you are conversing with someone in a foreign language.

4) Learn grammar using a qualified teacher.  Individuals who have experience in foreign language pedagogy can assist you with understanding complex grammatical rules.  Grammar is something that cannot be easily picked up through immersion and it is important that you get assistance from a professional when mastering a foreign grammar.  This will help you sound educated and intelligence when you speak the foreign language.


Instruction:
Where was the 2nd edition of Indian and Bangladesh Navies held?

Response:
The 2nd edition of Indian and Bangladesh Navies was held in Bay of Bengal


Instruction:
When was the newest country created?

Response:
South Sudan became a country in July 2011.


Instruction:
What is deafblindness

Response:
Deafblindness is the condition of little or no useful hearing and little or no useful sight. Different degrees of vision loss and auditory loss occur within each individual. Because of this inherent diversity, each deafblind individual's needs regarding lifestyle, communication, education, and work need to be addressed based on their degree of dual-modality deprivation, to improve their ability to live independently. In 1994, an estimated 35,000–40,000 United States residents were medically deafblind. Helen Keller was a well-known example of a deafblind individual. To further her lifelong mission to help the deafblind community to expand its horizons and gain opportunities, the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (also called the Helen Keller National Center or HKNC), with a residential training program in Sands Point, New York, was established in 1967 by an act of Congress.

The deafblind community has its own culture, comparable to those of the deaf community and the blind community. Members of the deafblind community have diverse backgrounds but are united by similar experiences and a shared, homogeneous understanding of what it means to be deafblind. Some deafblind individuals view their condition as a part of their identity.


Instruction:
What are the colors of the sky during a sunset?

Response:
The sky is blue, pink and purple during a sunset


Instruction:
What is the difference between a donut and a scone?

Response:
A donut is a fried piece of dough, generally made from flour, eggs and liquor. It tends to be airy and soft. A scone is a dense pastry baked in the oven, as opposed to fried. Scones are more akin to bread and can be either savory or sweet.


Instruction:
Brainstorm a list of 9 different dishes for a Thanksgiving meal

Response:
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, Salad, Pumpkin Pie


Instruction:
Classify the following as either muscle car or minivan: Odyssey, Mustang, Sienna, Camero, Challenger

Response:
Muscle car: Mustang, Camero, Challenger
Minivan: Odyssey, Sienna