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Should I charge my phone if the battery is low? | Yes, typically it would be a good idea to charge your battery in that case. If your battery runs of charge, you may miss an important text message or phone call! | general_qa |
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Can I feed table food to dogs? | You cannot feed table food to dogs because dogs have different digestive systems. The human food is usually too rich and fatty which is difficult for dogs to digest and thus causing health issues for dogs. Some table food such as chocolate, raisins, grapes are even toxic to dogs. | general_qa |
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Why do you think humans need pets? | 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. | general_qa |
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why do human beings have a tendency to think they are always right? | As a first attempt to answer the question of why human beings have a tendency to think they are always right, we could point to cognitive biases, and in particular to one called "confirmation bias". This bias conditions human beings to use any new evidence to confirm their pre-existing beliefs, and to reject any new evidence that contradicts these beliefs. People may also experience the so-called illusory superiority, another bias that conditions them to overestimate their skills and make them believe they are superior to the rest. However these biases, as concrete as well-proven as they are, are only part of the explanation. The book "Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error" by Kathryn Schulz is an exploration on why humans have the tendency to disregard errors and think they are always right. Shulz describes how people start with the assumption that they are right in everything they believe, and when they realise they have made a mistake, instead of challenging this assumption, they actually feel relief and think: "I was right except for this particular error I was making, but now that I have realised it I can certainly say that I am 100% right in everything". | general_qa |
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Why are some reasons to vacation in New Zealand? | People love to vacation in New Zealand for many reasons. Some of the most popular are because of its beautiful and varied landscapes, the opportunities to see unique wildlife, and the ability to participate in extreme activities such as paragliding, jet boating, bungee jumping, sky diving, canyoning, and mountaineering. | general_qa |
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At a college graduation ceremony, each graduate is handed a diploma and sunflower. Aaron, Fiona, and Noor are three graduates. Only Fiona is allergic to sunflowers. As she exits the stage, Fiona sneezes but Aaron and Noor do not. Why does Fiona sneeze but not the other two? | Fiona is allergic to sunflowers while the other two are not. After she received a sunflower on the stage, it caused her to sneeze. | general_qa |
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Where is Florida? | Florida is a state in the southeast corner of the continental United States of America. It is a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. To the north, it is surrounded by the states of Georgia and Alabama. Key West, Florida is the southern most point of the continental United States. Ka Lae, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is the southern most point out of all 50 United States. | general_qa |
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Where can I go to find out where my polling place is in Wisconsin so that I know where I can vote? | The MyVote.wi.gov site has several resources to help Wisconsin voters. One resource allows you to enter in your address, and based on that address, it will show you the address of your polling place, along with a Google map to help you to navigate to it. Polling places are often changed, so it is a good idea to verify where your polling place is before each election. It can be very frustrating to wait in line at a polling place to vote, only to find out once you get to check-in that you are at the wrong site and have to another polling site where you might have to wait again. This website is provided by the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which is a bipartisan commission charged with implementing Wisconsin's election statutes. | general_qa |
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What are the benefits of the public cloud | The public cloud offers a global, standardized and harmonized infrastructure and networking environment. The cloud resources are operated by one of the large hyperscalers and are delivered over highly secure and reliable internet connections.
Benefits and advantages of the public cloud are:
- High reliability: a large network of servers ensure against failures. Hyperscalers operate in datacenter regions across the globe and in availability zones. You can store a copy of your data up to three times and apply highest standards of business continuity and disaster recovery
- Lower costs: there is no need to purchase hardware and software and run an on-premise datacenter. The environment is harmonized and new hardware will be released constantly to make sure a great TCO is applied and the current compute can be optimized frequently
- Services availability: create a new resource at any time with all the services being available. No provisioning of hardware and software and pay only when you use them
- Innovation: the services are always up to date and cutting edge to make sure your business can lead with innovation
- Scalability: resources are provided on-demand and scale almost unlimited to meet your business needs
- Shared responsibility: the service provider provides the maintenance and operates in a shared responsibility model
- PAYG: pay as you go and as you use the cloud services. No termination fees, no fixed and long-term binding contracts (unless you would like to save additional costs and sign a longer-term agreement with a cloud provider)
- Increased security: public cloud providers analyze trillions of signals every day and make sure the infrastructure is robust and highly secure against cyber attacks
- Trial and error: you can kick-off several new initiatives in parallel on a low-cost environment and stay flexible that if one of these projects fail, you will be able to shut down all the resources immediately
- Eco-system: public clouds offer a wide range of additional service providers and independent software vendors and make sure you can use best-of-breed products as you go. You can purchase it through a large marketplace and some of them are even available as first-party services
- M&A activities: if your business is involved in merger and acquisitions, a public cloud environment lets you organize all the resources in the cloud, merge and harmonize them and optimize the infrastructure environment
Data & AI: all your data can be aggregated in one place and service providers in the public cloud add artificial intelligence and machine learning services to help your business adapt and understand the next best action
There are many more benefits of using the public cloud. They come as you grow. | general_qa |
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What's the difference between a knot, a hitch and a bend? | A knot stands by itself and will not come undone, an example is the figure 8 knot. A hitch, such as the clove hitch, requires something else such as a rope, a tree, or a carabiner to stay intact. A bend joins two ropes together. | general_qa |
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Why has pickleball become so popular? | Pickleball has indeed become very popular. Promoters of the game have been calling it the "fastest growing sport" for some time now.
There are a few reasons many people cite for why the sport is so popular:
- It is a quick game to learn. The rules are pretty simple, and more importantly, the skill needed to hit functional shots in the game is not very difficult to learn. Compare it to tennis, where it can take multiple lessons from a professional teacher just to get to a point where you can hit a few good shots. With pickleball, almost anyone of any age or fitness level can pick up a paddle and be playing a game in just minutes.
- Pickleball culture has tended to be very inclusive. Many pickleball groups make it a point to be very inclusive of all ages, races and backgrounds. This often creates a sense of community for players, and makes them more likely to keep playing and invite friends along, thus growing the sport.
- It is a fun way to get in a decent workout. While not as taxing as, say, tennis, pickleball can be a good workout. Especially since unlike tennis there is very little downtime. The pace of games is very quick and involves near constant movement. The workout is not cardio-intensive, but still it is an easy way to have fun while staying active. | general_qa |
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Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowls? | The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots have both won six Super Bowls. The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers have both won five Super Bowls, and the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers have both won four Super Bowls. Over a third of the teams in the NFL have never won a Super Bowl, including the Cleveland Browns. | general_qa |
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Why do people drink coffee? | Coffee contains caffeine which is a stimulant. It increases wakefulness and alertness. Too much coffee can cause hyperactivity. | general_qa |
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Write a review of Joe Abercrombie's book Before They Are Hanged | There are some amazing action sequences in this sequel. Logen and Ferro are the most epic swashbuckling fighting duo the circle has ever seen. Never doubt them.
Is there a character arc in this book? Trick question! No one in the series changes or grows - you just get to see different shades of them. We empathize with the "villains" and the protagonists reveal their evil sides. | general_qa |
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How to live a long and healthy life? | Well, longevity of life is never guaranteed no matter how healthy you live. However, you can lead a healthy life to improve the quality of your life. You should eat a balanced diet and exercise at a minimum of 3 times per week. Research has also shown that having a social circle improves mental health. Investing in people around you and spending time with loved ones can help lower stress and improve satisfaction in life generally. | general_qa |
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What is the Role of the Fourth Official in Football? | The main role of the Fourth Official in football is assisting the referee in his control of the match. All the officials should do so under the FIFA Football Laws of the Game
The 4th Official would officiate if any of the other three match officials (referee or assistant referees) are unable to continue to administer the rules and regulations. | general_qa |
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How can listening to music attentively influence you? | You'll likely become a better listener in general - not only in hearing new details in songs but being a better listener during conversations. Listening to music attentively will also make you more present in the moment and enjoy the flow instead of focusing on the future or the past too much. | general_qa |
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Why do people like playing video games? | Video games offer full immersion into a complex world where decisions and actions affect the state of the world and outcomes. With video games, a player can be racing classic cars on the beaches of Europe and then immediately be playing a wizard during medieval times. Video games not only stimulate the mind improving decision making skills and cognitive reasoning, but also strengthens digit dexterity and coordination. Additionally, the activity of playing video games is fun! Especially when it comes to multiplayer games; it's always fun to play with your friends. Personally, I like the stories that video games tell in such meticulous detail. | general_qa |
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What are the essential skills required for a communication? | Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose. When we communicate effectively, both the sender and receiver feel satisfied. The most essential skill required is listening during a conversation. The other skills include being humble and understanding others opinions. Effective communication also requires you to help others understand in simplest ways possible about your points and views where the receiver should feel satisfied. | general_qa |
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Why does it feel so hot in Houston? | Being near the Gulf Coast, Houston usually has a very high humidity. This makes it feel warmer and stickier than many of the surrounding Texas cities and other cities across the United States on a similar latitude. | general_qa |
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What are the machine learning model lifecycle phases? | Data access, Data cleansing, feature engineering, model training, model comparison, model registering, model deployment, model monitoring, then retraining if needed be | general_qa |
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How do I get to Juneau, Alaska? | There are no roads that lead directly to Juneau, Alaska. That leaves two options, by boat or by plane. Remote Alaskan villages and cities like Juneau are one of the reasons bush pilots are so prevalent in the state. | general_qa |
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Why would a person from Switzerland immigrate to the California? | The warm climate, the nice weather, the proximity to the ocean in California are all things that Switzerland misses. People are usually more relaxed and friendlier to strangers than in Switzerland. In California has a huge variety of restaurants and grocery stores from all over the world.
But of course a person from Switzerland missed the mountains, excellent public transportation, cheese and chocolate. | general_qa |
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What to do in Seattle in 48 hours? | Seattle is a beautiful city in the pacific northwest. If you are a nature lover then you will enjoy your time in Seattle. There are a lot of activities, places to visits, great food to eat around the city but keep in mind that the weather in Seattle might impact how you plan your 48 hours trip. Visiting the space needle and pike place market are usually tourists’ favorite. You are able to visit both places no matter what the weather is. Also don't forget to check out the oldest Starbucks in the world in Pike Place.
If you’re visiting during the summer or warm spring/fall days you should consider exploring the hiking options around the city and If you like winter sports and visiting between November and March you should explore the skiing resorts and mountains in Snoqualmie, Stevens pass, Crystal mountain and more. | general_qa |
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Describe to me in clear detail what the amazon logo looks like. | The Amazon logo is a curved, yellow arrow pointing to the right. The arrow head is separated from the stem. Sometimes the brand will be colored black instead but it is a well recognized logo regardless. It is a simple design and used throughout all products that Amazon owns including Amazon Prime, Amazon.com, Amazon Go, and more. | general_qa |
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What is a data pipeline? | A data pipeline is a means of moving data from the data source to a destination. Along the way, data is transformed and enriched, arriving in a cleaner, more organized state. As a result, organizations are able to use that data to achieve their intended outcomes. | general_qa |
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Why do people like the Grateful Dead? | For many music aficionados, listening to the Grateful Dead is enjoyable, based on their improvisational style, and the long jams. Prior to the Dead, most singers and bands had short three to four minute songs, that were crisp but didn't allow for the musicians in the band to take risks. They were just playing from the songbook and the notes written down. The Dead allowed for a more fluid approach, and provided the musicians with opportunities to go off script, and just play for the love of creating music. The Jam genre they created led to many other bands performing in a similar style and openness, including Phish, Dave Matthews band, Widespread Panic, Blues Travelers and many more. The Dead(as they are often called) started the trend though, and will be forever memorialized because of that. | general_qa |
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Why do potato chip bags become stale after opening? | Potato chip bags are filled with nitrogen! Many consumers think the chip companies are out there to get your money by filling three quarters of your bag with air, but it’s actually nitrogen to keep your chips fresh. This is why once you open the bag, you should finish the chips as soon as possible. There, now you have a reason to finish the whole bag of chips in one go without feeling guilty. | general_qa |
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What is Delta Lake? | Delta Lake is an open source storage layer that brings reliability to data lakes. Delta Lake provides ACID transactions, scalable metadata handling, and unifies streaming and batch data processing. Delta Lake runs on top of your existing data lake and is fully compatible with Apache Spark APIs. | general_qa |
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What is the weather like in New Jersey? | New Jersey is a state in the northeastern part of the United Sates of America. New Jersey borders New York state to the north and east, Pennsylvania to the south and west, and Delaware to the south. So, New Jersey's climate is similar to these other states.
Summers in New Jersey are relatively hot and humid, Springs and Falls are usually tempered, and Winters vary greatly in terms of snowfall and temperatures.
New Jersey, being in the northeastern part of the United States, is also subject to a Nor'easter weather events. A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between September and April. When Nor'easter occurs in the Winter, it can bring a lot of snow to New Jersey, especially the northern part of the state. | general_qa |
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in hsa-1099-sa form, what does "Gross distribution" mean? | In the context of the HSA-1099-SA form, "Gross distribution" refers to the total amount of money that was withdrawn from your Health Savings Account (HSA) during the tax year in question.
This amount includes any funds used to pay for qualified medical expenses, as well as any non-qualified distributions or withdrawals. Non-qualified distributions are subject to income tax and may also be subject to a penalty unless you meet certain exceptions.
The Gross distribution amount is reported in Box 1 of the HSA-1099-SA form. You'll need this information when you file your taxes, as you'll need to report any taxable distributions on your tax return. It's important to keep accurate records of your HSA distributions and expenses throughout the year to ensure you're properly reporting and avoiding any penalties. | general_qa |
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What songs are on the AC/DC album Back in Black? | 1. Hells Bells
2. Shoot to Thrill
3. What Do You Do For Money Honey
4. Givin The Dog a Bone
5. Let Me Put My Love Into You
6. Back In Black
7. You Shook Me All Night Long
8. Have A Drink On Me
9. Shake a Leg
10. Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution | general_qa |
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What are some useful ways to repurpose a cardboard box? | That depends on the person and what they find useful. I might find a box useful for clearing my desk of all the mess I accumulate throughout the week. Meanwhile, my kids would much prefer to turn the box into a play house, a spaceship, or maybe a jail to imprison each other in. A cat might repurpose it as a hiding place or as a new scratching toy. | general_qa |
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Why is California the best state? | California has the best landscape in the country. We have some of the best mountains to ski on, most iconic beach spots, and richest soil for agriculture. What else could you ask for? | general_qa |
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What’s the best way to cook scrambled eggs? | Heat a pan to medium heat and melt some butter. Crack eggs into the pan and break the yolk so that the mixture in the pan has a nice variation. Continue slowly stirring the eggs. Every 30 seconds, remove the pan from the heat. Then return to the heat for 30 seconds. Continue this process and continue stirring until the eggs reach your preferred consistency. | general_qa |
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What is the sun sign of someone born november 12 | scorpio | general_qa |
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Give me some ideas of where I should go on holiday. | You could go for a beach, or resort holiday - somewhere like the Caribbean, Hawaii or Malaysia, where you can relax by the sea drinking a cocktail, or go swimming, snorkelling or try out water sports. Alternatively, you could go to a national park, like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, where you can go hiking and enjoy beautiful nature. Europe has many exciting holiday options as well: you could also visit the ice hotel in Finland, ride a gondala in Venice or visit Buckingham Palace, the home of the King, in London. | general_qa |
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What are monsoons in India? | Monsoons in India typically refer to the rainy season, which is generally between June and September. It follows the summer season. Monsoons also refer to the seasonal weather pattern that causes rains in India due to the changing direction of winds. The hot summers cause the air over the land to heat up and rise causing low pressure, which the moisture-filled air from the ocean rushes to fill. As this air rises over the mountains, it cools and brings rain to many parts of the Indian subcontinent. | general_qa |
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How do people travel? | People travel from one place to another in various ways. The most common way is by walking, especially for short distances. Driving cars is a travel method for driving long distances such as to work or nearby cities. Bicycling is a popular travel method, especially for people that want exercise. Public transportation including buses and trains are used for traveling. Airplanes are used for long distances and international travel. | general_qa |
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How can I save money when travelling? | One good way of saving money while travelling is to plan ahead. Expenses like airplane tickets and accommodations often cost less when booked way in advance. Furthermore, doing research on online forums will help you find the most cost effective way to get around during your travels. On the other hand, for those with a flexible schedule, last minute deals can usually be found at a discount when there are cancellations and vacancies. Finally, the travel destination often plays a large role in determining the travel cost. Places that are less famous or crowded usually cost significantly less to visit, but can still make for a great experience. | general_qa |
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Which good habits can help you live healthy life | Living healthy life requires structured approach and control your mind with positive thoughts. Doing Yoga in the morning may help you to clear all negative energy, doing breathing excercises will help clean the organs and remove acid reflexes in the body
Eating at regular intervals will help maintaining the metabolism. Eating balanced food with proterins, fiber, iron, sugar and fat will help getting neutrens in the body. | general_qa |
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Tell me why your dog likes dog daycare. | My dog has a lot of energy and is an extrovert with both people and other dogs. He gets so excited in the car on the way there! I like the fact that the dogs' play is supervised by trained dog specialists, and that dogs who are getting too aggressive are placed in a timeout in a crate to settle down. I like that it's indoors so it can continue in the winter months and rain or shine. I like that they have a nap in the middle of the day so they can re-charge for the afternoon play session. While my dog doesn't got there for more than 9 hours, it is convenient that the daycare is open from 7am to 7pm in case I needed him to stay there longer. I like that they have two separate playrooms at our daycare, one for smaller breeds/older dogs/timid dogs, and the other for larger dogs/younger dogs who may want to roughhouse more. Another great benefit is that my daycare offers spa services for my dog like a bath, nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and I do take advantage of that every other month or so. Last, if we are going out of town, and my son can't come over to watch our dog, the dog daycare center does offer boarding services. I would highly recommend that you check it out! | general_qa |
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How many letters there are in the Japanese language? | here are 46 basic characters in the Japanese alphabet and additional characters/sounds that can be made from the basic 46. Each of the alphabet symbols forms one syllable made of the 21 romaji, which is phonetic and always read the same way. | general_qa |
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How to choose the next company you work for? | The company choosing depending on the follow rough criteria:
- location: whether the company is within the acceptable commute distance
- work culture: how do you treat work life balance
- the mission of the company and the risk associated with the company if it is a growing company
- the compensation
- the colleague that you will work with there
- the corresponding project and whether it will use or improve your expertise area
- the career direction that you want to pursue | general_qa |
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What should I do if my motherboard won't post? | Remove any recently installed components. Reset CMOS. If that doesn't fix the problem, check all cables are plugged in completely. If that does not help, reseat the graphics card, memory, and CPU one by one. | general_qa |
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Is art useless? | Whether art possesses a purpose or not depends on perspective.
From a practical perspective, art itself may not provide an instrumental value or necessity to humans.
However, the continuous, innate appreciation of art remains visible in the human race, so although it has no use, humans continue to view its intrinsic value as transcendent to practicality. The millions of galleries and museums dedicated to preserving and enriching artistic culture are proof of this.
Many would argue that, through art, thoughts and emotions can be inspired, allowing people to connect on a deeper level to the beauty of the human experience.
The use of art can also be analysed from a financial perspective. It not only allows for the artist to express their imagination and sell their paintings, but it also generates employment in the creative industry.
In conclusion, despite the lack of practicability of art, its intrinsic value is visible through the appreciation of beauty and talent. | general_qa |
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What's the difference between Spiders and insects? | Even though both spiders and insects are exoskeletons, Spiders are not insects. Spiders have eight legs, and all insects have six legs. | general_qa |
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Why are gaming conferences fun for everyone? | Gaming conferences can be fun for everyone because they are interactive and immersive experiences that go on for days. Gaming conferences allow you to meet new people from all walks of life and ages. People enjoy gaming with family, friends, and colleagues. There are creative people selling new gaming ideas, competitive people trying to beat their opponents with strategy and luck, and outgoing people who just like to talk and interact with others. | general_qa |
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What is an audible? | An audible is a football term for changing the play call on the fly. A quarterback will read the defense and the coverage and will make a determination if the play called will be an effective one. If they decide the play will not work well against what the defense is showing they will call an audible to a play with a higher probability of success. | general_qa |
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Why is it important to be a listener? | I genuinely think we need to practice being listeners more, putting ourselves in other people’s shoes more, looking beyond our own problems more. The only way to foster truly deep connections is through listening to others as much as we want to be listened to by others. I cannot stress the importance of cultivating a natural curiosity for other people’s stories and feeling for them, as much as we feel for ourselves and our own issues, enough. In the end it’s all about loving as much as we want to be loved. | general_qa |
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What's an unpopular opinion you have? | An unpopular opinion I have is that 5:00 pm in the evening is the best time to eat dinner. Many cultures enjoy eating dinner late at night. Many young people prefer to eat at night so that they can enjoy the company of friends and a drink at night. Typically, only elderly people and small children eat dinner at an earlier time. I prefer to eat dinner early because most of the best restaurants have open reservations at 5:00 pm, so I can almost always get a good table. I'm not particularly eager to eat late in the evening because then I have a hard time sleeping at night. I prefer to have dinner at 5:00 pm because it starts the evening earlier, forces you to leave work and allows you to spend the whole evening with your friends and family. It leaves space for the evening to unfold. | general_qa |
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Why is there an Irish pub everywhere you go? | There are many reasons in history for Irish pubs being situated in obscure towns, places and holiday destinations. One reason is due to the amount of Irish people that immigrated from the 1500's right up too late 1980's for various reasons be it famine, civil war or opportunity. This resulted in Irish people settling and developing communities that included Irish pubs that in turn attracted customers and were successful. In more recent times, there is a holding company that has placed Irish pubs in obscure areas i.e. on some of the highest mountains in the world or small villages with small populations to build on the global phenomenon of 'there is always an irish pub everywhere you go'. | general_qa |
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Why is Chicago known as the Windy City | Many believe that Chicago is known as the Windy City because it has harsh winters and strong cold winds off the shores of Lake Michigan. Even in the summer, the winds swirling off the lake can change the outcome of a baseball game at Wrigley Field. While the weather pattern does in fact exist, Chicago is not the windiest city, nor is this the reason for the nickname. Many believe the term is a derogatory reference to Chicago's vitriolic politics and self-important politicians who are full of hot air. References to Chicago as the Windy City have been found all the way back to the late 1800s. | general_qa |
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What style of music is the Grateful Dead? | The Grateful Dead span many genres and have bene influenced by many styles of music, which is evident in the variety one experiences across albums, live shows and eras throughout the band's history. They have also had many band members come and go and each have brought a different influence to the bands repertoire. Many evident styles are folk, jazz, ragtime, rock and roll, and country. The broad spectrum of styles is likely the reason they have such a large following. | general_qa |
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Why are kids inquisitive? | Kids are very eager to understand the world around them and tend to ask lots of questions. There is a potential for these characteristics to reduce as kids grow older, either because of other social interactions or having a better understanding of their general environment. | general_qa |
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What is the difference between public and private schools? | The terms "public" and "private" have different connotations in different countries, so this answer will focus on the United States education system. In the US, public schools refer to those funded by federal, state and local governments to provide free or low-cost education to local residents. Private schools are run by private organizations and typically require financial contributions from the families of students in the form of tuition payments. Although private schools are regulated, they typically operate without the control of a public school system and have the freedom to determine their own pedagogy. Some students attend private schools without paying tuition if they receive financial aid, either directly from the school they attend or though a third party. | general_qa |
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What was the impact of Citizens United vs FEC on the impact of corporations funding politicians in the United States? | Citizens United vs Federal Election Commitee (FEC) was critical in enabling corporate funding from poorly disclosed sources under the 1st amendment. The Supreme Court blocked the motion from the FEC to restrict Citizens United on releasing a 90 minute documentary that was funded by corporate interests with a perspective and directive of voting against Hilary Clinton. The proximity to the election coming up made the FEC weary of large monied interests having a stake in public discourse and electioneering.
Citizens United ultimately won this case, and it has opened the floodgates for Billionaires to fund certain Super PACs (Political Action Committees) and has made it very hard to get large corporations out of Washington DC and Congress, which ultimately has undermined the will of the American public across the political spectrum. | general_qa |
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What is the best season to visit Japan? | The best season to visit Japan is well known as Spring, especially between March and April when you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing. Because it is so popular, you will expect a lot of crowds especially in famous cherry blossom spots. Hotels and flights are hard to be booked and perhaps the most expensive.
Another popular season is Fall. The weather is pleasant and many foreigners come to visit especially for fall foliage in November. And the good thing is that despite its beauty, it is expected to be less crowded than Spring during cherry blossom season. | general_qa |
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What would be the pros and cons of replacing all civilian airplanes with dirigibles? | Replacing all civilian airplanes with dirigibles would have positive and negative effects. The most notable positive effect would be reduced environmental impact: although dirigibles, like airplanes, need engines, dirigibles are filled with lighter-than-air gas and therefore no power is needed to counteract gravity, so they consume less fuel. However, there would be a significant negative economic impact because dirigibles fly much more slowly than airplanes, thus the items airplanes carry (e.g. people and freight) would take much longer to get to their destination. In addition, another problem with dirigibles is that they are less able to handle strong winds compared to airplanes, so it might be necessary for the dirigible to take a more circuitous route than an airplane, or simply delay the flight until the bad weather passes. | general_qa |
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Do pilots of civil aircraft know the exact weight of the aircraft prior to take-off? | No, not the exact weight. They estimate the likely weight, with a margin for error, and on more modern aircraft (like the A330), onboard software will calculate the actual weight once airborne and then suggest the optimal angle of attack for the flight. | general_qa |
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Why is it so difficult to make every free throw in basketball? | Making every free throw in basketball requires the perfect form every time, allowing for only a slight variation in shooting motion. Anything beyond that will cause the ball to miss the sweet spot, resulting in a miss. Although muscle memory is very powerful, it is difficult to execute the exact same form every time. As a result, it requires a lot of practice in order to be good at shooting free throws. | general_qa |
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Why are the Los Angeles Lakers the most famous and successful basketball franchise in the world? | The Los Angeles Lakers are the most famous and successful basketball franchise in the world because they have won the most championships of any any professional N.B.A = National Basketball Association team in the world in the modern era. The modern NBA era begins after the merger of two professional basketball leagues, the NBA and ABA (American Basketball Association) and the creation of the three point basket and twenty-four second clock. The Los Angeles Lakers won the Larry O'Brien championship trophy in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010 and 2020. The Lakers appeared in the championship game in 1949,1950,1952,1953,1954,1959,1962,1963,1965,1968,1969,1970,1972,1973,1980,1982, 1983,1984,1985, 1987,1988,1989,1991,2000,2001,2002,2004, 2008,2009,2010,2020. Famous Hall of Fame players include, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, James Worthy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Elgin Baylor, Gail Goodrich, George Mikan, Pau Gasol and Wilt Chamberlain | general_qa |
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Why do humans like dogs? | Humans like dogs because they have evolved together over at least 18,000 years. During this time, dogs have learned to identify and understand complex human expressions, including facial cues and vocal language and pitch. In turn, dog physiology and cognitive development has evolved the facial muscle sets and vocalizations and cognitive communication skills which enable them to communicate their states of emotional and physical being. | general_qa |
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What's a good approach to learning a foreign language? | 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. | general_qa |
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why my laptop won't start? | there could be several reasons for this:
1- it run out of battery
2- the OS is not bootable
3- some hardware error that does not make it start | general_qa |
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Why do Jews eat matza on Passover? | The book of Exodus commands the Jews to eat matza. The bible says that at the time of the exodus, the Jews left Egypt in such a hurry that their dough did not have time to rise. To commemorate this, they eat unleavened bread, or matza, every Passover.
Many Jews eat matza today, even if they do not believe that they obeying a divine command. They may eat matza as a means of connecting with their Jewish heritage, or because they are participating in a seder, the traditional Passover meal, or just because they like the taste. | general_qa |
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Why is pickleball popular? | Pickleball has become popular because the equipment (paddles and balls) is cheap and existing tennis courts are easily converted. Pickleball is easily learned without lessons. There are social benefits to pickleball due to small courts that tend to promote conversation. | general_qa |
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Why is Arsenal FC a great football club? | Arsenal is one of the greatest football clubs in the world for many reasons. First of all, it has one of the largest global fanbases from all continents on the globe. The fan base headcount is within the top 10 of all existing sports teams. It has been one of the most successful clubs in terms of winning silverware, with 13 league titles and 14 FA cups to its name. It has a rich history of having international players that go on to become some of the greatest players in football/soccer history. The club is also located in the heart of London, making it a popular team for people from all around the world to come and visit. It has one of the best stadiums in Europe, Emirates Stadium, that can seat 65,000+ attendants and has an incredible atmosphere on game day. | general_qa |
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What is the Great American Novel? | The Great American Novel refers to a literary work that fully embodies the spirit and essence of American life. There is no critical consensus on what books can be considered a Great American Novel, but some common examples include The Adventures of Huckleberry Twin by Mark Twain, Moby Dick by Herman Melville, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. | general_qa |
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What is one of your favorite hobbies? | I'm a big sports fan, and as a native of Northern California, I really enjoy watching the San Francisco 49ers and Sacramento Kings in particular. I've always been a fan of the NFL and NBA, and watch nearly every game of my favorite teams. | general_qa |
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What is Kefir? | Kefir is a fermented drink made of milk. It is typically made by placing kefir grains in the milk of cows, goats or sheep, and leaving it to ferment overnight at room temperature. Originally from the North Caucasus, it is now popular across many regions in Eastern Europe. | general_qa |
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First you'd need to consider what you're using it for. Exercise bikes can be very different from commuters or casual ride bikes or velodrome racers. Another consideration is budget: bikes can range from a couple hundred dollars in price to several thousand. Accessories can dramatically increase the price as well.
For general, all-purpose bikes you may want to consider a commuter bicycle. It would have a wider, thicker wheel than a road bike so it would be a little sturdier for urban roads. They tend to be a bit heavier, so there is a tradeoff. | There isn't any one bicycle that would be ideal for all people. Bike shops have experts who can advise the right model and size for you and your main uses. You could also look at product results from online bike shops and read reviews to supplement the advice from the shop. A meetup or ride with a local cycling group would be another great source of advice and targeted knowledge for making a decision which bike is right for you. | general_qa |
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Where is the best place to get married | In nature | general_qa |
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What is special about Luis Miguel's music? | Luis Miguel is a Puerto Rican born Mexican singer. His nickname among the Latin American music industry and fan base is 'El Sol de México'. Luis Miguel is famous for taking legacy bolero and mariachi songs and modernizing them into mainstream pop romantic hits. Luis Miguel also has an unusual vocal range that spans three octaves. The combination of Luis Miguel's rare vocal talent along with the beautiful composition of the songs that he sings makes his music special. | general_qa |
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Why do people need sunshine? | Ultraviolet waves from sunlight are absorbed through the skin as part of the process of producing Vitamin D. This is a critical vitamin for the immune system's ability to ward off disease, as well as for a person's hormonal balance. So sunshine can help make people both healthier and happier. On the other hand, too much sunshine can cause sunburn, which can make a person both unhealthy and unhappy. | general_qa |
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Is AI a risk to humanity? | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is just a tool. Like all tools made by humans throughout the history it is neither good nor bad. It is neither safe nor risky. The humans who control and use it will determine those. Looking at history, all past human technological developments lead to improved human quality of life. AI is likely going to significantly improve human quality of life. | general_qa |
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I want to develop OKRs for my team at work. What process should I use? | 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. | general_qa |
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I have problems to connect to the remote service. How I could debug the networking issue? | There are few steps that could help to find the source of the problems. First we need to make sure that remote address is resolved correctly - we can use commands like nslookup & dig to resolve a host name to IP Address. If it's resolvable, we need to check that remote service is reachable - we can use tools like ping, traceroute, and related to check that network traffic is routed correctly. If it's not reachable, we need to check if routing is configured correctly and no firewall is blocking traffic between. If remote service is reachable, then we need to check if we can access the specific port on which service is listening - this is usually done with commands like telnet, nc and nmap. If port is not reachable, it's often happens when a firewall blocking traffic from external networks or traffic on non-standard ports. | general_qa |
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if i wanted to ski the best snow on earth where would i go | utah | general_qa |
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What should I do if I visit Sweden? | Sweden is a very interesting country to visit and things to do depend on the season. During winter, Sweden offers some of the best skiing in the World. In the North, you shouldn't miss the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi.
The spring in Sweden is magical as nature comes back to life. You'll find many locals walking around Kungsträdgården enjoying the cherry blossom on the trees.
During Summer there are many interesting things to do. Go to Dalarna and enjoy a traditional Mid Summer celebration. In the South, Österlen is a great place to visit with incredible sandy beaches. The island of Gotland is frequently visited by Swedes wanting to enjoy some sun. Both Stockholm and Gothenburg have great archipelagos offering endless possibilities to fish and enjoy nature.
The fall offers dramatic changes in nature and great scenery. For many Swedes, the fall is hunting season with elk hunt being a popular hobby. | general_qa |
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How do you play soccer? | A standard soccer team has 11 players. Each team has 1 goalkeeper and 10 field players. Only the goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands while on the field and only in the penalty box area. The goal of the game is to move the soccer ball past the opposing team and put the ball into the opposing goal. If a player touches the ball out the sideline, the opposing team gets a thrown in from that spot. If a defending player plays the ball out the backline, the offensive team gets a corner kick. If the offensive player plays the ball out the backline, the defensive team gets a goal kick. Typically the game is played outside on a grass field. A regulation game is 90 minutes with a half time break. One main referee and two sideline referees officiate the game. Players are required to wear shin guards for protection. Outside of the United States the game is commonly known as football. | general_qa |
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Describe what it's like in Breckenridge, Colorado | Breckenridge, Colorado is largely known for its ski resort of the same name. Breckenridge is one of the highest-altitude tourist destinations in the United States, at an elevation of approximately 9600 feet (or 2926 meters). It has a small year-round resident population (a few thousand people), but has millions of visitors every year. Breckenridge Ski Resort operates across five peaks, and includes a chairlift that operates at 12,840 feet (the highest in North America). Although Breckenridge gets more than 300 inches of snow on average each year, it also has abundant sunshine with about 300 days being sunny. Breckenridge has cold winters and moderate summers. | general_qa |
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What characteristics are IPAs known for? | IPAs are known to be more bitter than mass-produced lagers, and typically contain floral, citrus-like, and resinous notes. This flavor is largely derived from hops, which is the flower of the hop plant. | general_qa |
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How long is an Ironman triathlon? | An Ironman triathlon is 140.6 miles long. This is considered an endurance event, and frequently takes competitors over 10 hours to complete. The triathlon consists of 3 events: swimming, biking, and running. The swim portion is 2.4 miles long; the bike segment is 112 miles long; and the run segment is 26.2 miles long. | general_qa |
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What is OEE in manufacturing? | OEE stands for Overall Equipment Effectiveness. OEE is computed by multiplying machine availability, process efficiency and product quality.
In manufacturing, the OEE metric is used by different teams for a variety of objectives. On the manufacturing shop floor, for instance, OEE is used to identify lagging processes. Business executives on the other hand may use aggregated values to monitor the overall performance of their manufacturing business. In addition, OEE is used as an indicator to evaluate the need to modernize equipment, i.e. to justify CAPEX investments and to monitor the return on invested capital (ROIC). In this instance, OEE is used as the metric for sweating assets. | general_qa |
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When I use Delta Lake, will I be able to port my code to other Spark platforms easily? | Yes. When you use Delta Lake, you are using open Apache Spark APIs so you can easily port your code to other Spark platforms. To port your code, replace delta format with parquet format. | general_qa |
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Is California a great place to live? | Many people are drawn to California for the diverse landscapes, sunshine, career opportunities and beautiful landmarks, however there are considerations when choosing the Golden State.
California provides access to many beautiful and diverse topographical locations. The oceans that stretch from Northern California through to Mexico provide a rich wildlife habitat and amazing surf spots. The Sierras, the mountain range a short drive away, allow for skiing and snowboarding for a majority of the year at locations that have been home to the Winter Olympics. The Central Valley is the home of farmlands and ranches and seem to stretch for miles. California provides natural wonders from forests to desserts to mountain peaks.
California's climate in most parts is mild throughout the year. It is joked about by many, that it has one season. However, with the onset of global warming the weather patterns have seen a change. The extreme droughts have been followed by extreme rain and flooding. Although there has been more extreme weather across the globe, California still has a predominantly mild climate for a majority of the year making it a top destination for those looking for sunshine.
California has been known as the Golden State. It has provided golden opportunities for many who have come from all over the world to make their dreams come true. During the Gold Rush in the 1800s, miners came in from all over to find gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley. Hollywood, the home of movies and television for the world, has been the mecca of many young person looking to find success in acting and celebrity since the early 1900s. Silicon Valley has birthed some of the most successful companies in the world, showcasing the talents of students and entrepreneurs, changing the trajectory and pace of innovation. California is the home to many of the most transformative companies providing a wealth of job opportunities. California is the showcase of the American dream.
One can spend years visiting landmarks and interesting locations in California. The Golden Gate Bridge is a must see in San Francisco, it is one of the most historic bridges and the doorway to the San Francisco Bay. Yosemite is a glorious national park and home to gorgeous waterfall, hiking and Half Dome. Along the coast, visiting Big Sur is a must, showcasing the sky high redwoods and a priceless view of the coastline. Palm Springs provides a fun dessert location that is the home to music festivals, incredible golfing and natural hot springs. Another point of interest, Lake Tahoe, a gorgeous Lake that is truly breath taking. It is surrounded by mountains of snow in the winter and the home to water skiers in the summer. This is just a taste of the amazing locations California has to offer.
California truly has a treasure trove of benefits for visitors and residents, however it has been struggling with issues that can threaten its future and make it difficult for those that choose to call it home. California has very high taxes for both residents and business owners. The population boom has also created a lack of low cost housing, California is home to the some of the highest housing prices in the United States. The high taxes and high priced housing makes this state out of reach for many. Additionally, the state needs to work on investments in public education, infrastructure and homelessness which have all been suffering in recent years.
Despite some of it's struggles, the Golden State continues to be golden due to amazing locations, an incredible climate, a diverse population and unmatched opportunity. California is a unique gem on the west coast for many to choose to live and visit. | general_qa |
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What is the best way to get your kid to become a better sleeper? | Having a kid that is a good sleeper is oftentimes something that you can not fully control as each kid is going to be different. However, with the state of technology today, there are a number of tools and resources out there today that attempt to help your kid become a better sleeper. Apparatuses like the snoo can simulate a parent rocking your kid to sleep without fully waking the child. The thing that matters most for most babies is establishing a routine. Starting at an early age, routines can be implemented that can help "condition" a kid that bedtime approaches. Following the same routine and time schedule established a sense of familiarity for the baby. Stick to this and your kid should become a much better sleeper. | general_qa |
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Which team won the 2022 Fifa World Cup? | Argentina won the 2022 Fifa World Cup after defeating France, the former champion. Argentina beat France in penalty kicks with 4 scored versus 2 after a 3-3 tie. This 2022 victory was Argentina's third victory, making it the fourth country with most championships after Brazil with 5 and Germany and Italy with 4 each. | general_qa |
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How long is the Mars 2020 mission? | At least one Mars year (about 687 Earth days). | general_qa |
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Is a manned mission to Mars worth the cost ? | Since the beginning of the Space race in 1957, we have had an exponential growth in innovative technology that benefited the space program and had commercial usage. They range from medical imaging techniques, healthcare monitoring equipment, artificial limbs, water filtration systems, solar panels and baby formula. The challenges of traveling to Mars and maintaining a sustainable living environment will also foster rapid innovation in sustainable technologies that can help to solve our current challenges on Earth. This could be renewable fuels, rapidly deployable habitats, Carbon sequestration and advances in AI. | general_qa |
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Why is the traffic so bad in Seattle Tuesday through Thursday? | One possible explanations is that they are common commute days in a week. The traffic is bad in Seattle attributes to several factors: it's a major metropolitan city with almost 2 million people in the area; its geographic features that prevent building roads more extensively esp connecting segments/patches across lakes and rivers; big companies such as Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon have big footprints in Seattle and the locations of their offices spread the area can also force people to commute around in workdays. | general_qa |
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Can you write a High Five to a colleague for the partnership at a customer account and the hard work he did? | Thanks for always being there to help on customer account. I can't imagine how difficult our discussions would have been if we didn't have you. | general_qa |
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What birds can I find in San Francisco? | You can find many birds in San Francisco, especially in parks like Golden Gate Park and the Lands End. Some of the birds you might find include:
- American Crow
- Anna's Hummingbird
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Steller's Jay
- Chestnut-backed Chickadee
- Red-winged Blackbird
- Dark-eyed Junco
- Acorn Woodpecker
- House finch
- American Robin
- Song Sparrow | general_qa |
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How can sunshine lift your mood? | Well, whenever there is sunshine, I feel a lot more optimistic, have more clarity of mind, feel more peaceful and full of energy.
Why is that happening? If you look at people's mood in winter, they're always more gloomy, introvert and don't socialise as much as in summer. In summer, however, people go out, enjoy the nature, get more fresh air and natural light, interact more with other people, eat more fruits and veggies and, since they are in season, they are tastier. All these are no brainers for boosting our wellbeing and therefore our positivity overall.
No wonder that sun is considered the source of life not only in contemporary science but also in many ancient cultures.
I wish we had more sunny days and time to enjoy them! | general_qa |
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Why does it help to focus on the breath when practicing mindfulness? | The art of meditation, which is another name for the practice of mindfulness, is all about being in the present. In other words, cultivating an awareness of what is happening in the present moment. This is done by quietening the mind of all the random thoughts that are being continuously generated, and having the senses alerted to the signals that are being passed in the moment. The signals are the sensations or emotions or sounds that one is feeling and hearing in the present moment. To accomplish this, the breath serves as an anchor to the present moment. Being aware of one's breath keeps us in the present moment. When the mind eventually wanders, the breath is a signal to tune back into the present moment. The breath is always with us and can be found in an instant. | general_qa |
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What is a stinky slinky? | A stinky slinky is the nickname for a RV sewer hose. When emptying RV tanks an accordion-style hose is attached to the output port on the RV, with the other end being placed into a hole at a dump station. Levers are then pulled to empty the tanks: blank tank first (toilet contents), then gray tank after to remove any leftovers from when the black tank was emptied. Most people wear gloves when doing a tank dump. Given that the sewer hose is stretchy like a slinky, and removes toilet waste, the nickname “stinky slinky” is common. | general_qa |
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Why did Kim Kardashian and Ye divorce? | Kim and Ye were living two separate lives. Kim was in Hidden Hills, CA taking care of their four kids while Ye was developing the acres of land he bought in Wyoming. Ye began creating a whole self-sustaining community of christian devoted followers while Kim was filming her show and studying to become a lawyer. They began to grow a part, not to mention claims of both of them cheating. After two years trying to become divorced, they most recently officially became divorced and Ye must pay Kim $200,000 per month for security of their kids. Kim bought their house from Ye and other financials were settled. | general_qa |
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I need to move a large piece of furniture out of my second-story apartment. I assembled it in my apartment and would rather not disassemble it. What can I do? | If it's not too heavy, you might be able to lower it over the balcony of your apartment to some helpers at the street level below. | general_qa |
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What does it take for a leader to notice & appreciate you in the organization | A leader's time is usually busy and a leader is usually spending time thinking about the organization's highest priorities. Helping the leader deliver on organization's priorities is a smart way to get him to notice & appreciate you in the organization | general_qa |