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[ { "content": "Write up a short newswire-style story from the imaginary \"Gondor News Service\" announcing the fall of Sauron and the victory of western forces at the Black Gate. Assume that first reports are incomplete and wartime secrecy means that the writer won't have the details of Frodo and Sam's mission in Mordor. The report may hint at the destruction of the One Ring but will get key details wrong. You can invent details such as casualty reports and quotes.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "STUNNING VICTORY AT THE BLACK GATE\nHalfling sabotage team may have been key to the defeat of Mordor's armies\n\nMarch 25, 3019\n\nMINAS TIRITH (GNS) After a week of chaos the Capital of Gondor reacted with shock and relief that Gondorian forces and their allies from Rohan had defeated the forces of Mordor at the black gate. The initial word of the battle came from an Eagle messenger. The invasion's success surprised residents of Minas Tirith, as the 6,000 to 7,000-man expeditionary force attacking the Black Gates was expected to be outnumbered by a factor of at least ten-to-one by orcs and Mordor's human allies. Many military experts considered the attack to be futile.\n\nAccounts of the battle remain incomplete, but casualties are heavy, with over a thousand injured and several hundred dead. Orcs were close to overrunning Western positions before the tide of battle turned. How the forces of Mordor were defeated remains unclear. Still, initial reports indicate that the assault on the Black Gate was made in conjunction with the actions of a small team of Halfling saboteurs who were able to infiltrate Mordor and destroy its headquarters at the tower of Barad Dur, possibly with the assistance of some ancient magical artifact.\n\nHowever it was accomplished, numerous eyewitnesses report seeing the tower fall and Mt. Doom erupting. Sauron appears to have perished as the tower collapsed, and his forces broke down in disarray almost immediately. Some observers report that the Ringwraiths turned from the battle and headed back toward Barad Dur just as it broke down, Trolls and other monsters scattered almost immediately, and Mordor's human allies agreed to a truce shortly afterward.\n\nThe Gondorian military refused to comment on the \"Hobbit Commandos,\" however, one source close to royal claimant Aragorn remarked that \"those little people may not look all that tough, but they do have a knack for covert ops.\"\n\nThe victory at the Black Gate ends two weeks of turmoil for Minas Tirith and the Kingdom of Gondor which culminated in a massive battle near the city gates and the suicide of Denethor, Steward of Gondor. Aragorn, the former northern Ranger who has claimed kingship over Gondor appears to have survived the battle and is expected to be coronated in the next month.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Could you write a series of five haikus about Barney Fife? Don't mention his name", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Noble deputy,\nFrom the town of Mayberry,\nConstantly nervous.\n\nDeputy's bullet,\nCould it be in his pocket,\nTo prevent mistakes?\n\nHe's a deputy,\nWith the girlfriend Thelma Lou,\nCousin to Andy.\n\nMayberry's hero.\nBut he is not the sheriff.\n Just a deputy.\n\nAndy's employee,\nFriend to Aunt Bea and Opie,\nDown in Mayberry. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Give me 3 reasons why I shouldn't check up on friends that I blocked. Don't mention age or gender or anything, just give me generic reasons. Also, get specific, don't just say \"You blocked them for a reason\" (even though it's true.) These people wronged me!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I hear you. Here are three reasons why you shouldn't reach out to your former friends:\n\n1. If you see what they've been up to, you might be tempted to reach out to them. Seeing that a former friend got married, broke up with their partner, or switched to another job makes you wonder what happened. However, you can't wonder about their lives if you don't know anything about them.\n2. You might click \"Like\" on one of their posts, letting them know that you checked on them. Whoops!\n3. Sometimes, seeing old friends makes you think about the good times. But let's face it: you DID block them for a reason. You don't want to assume that the good times will return when they probably won't.\n\nSuggestion: focus on your current friends, and think about making some new ones instead of ruminating on the past.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write about <400 words on the topic of what it means to be truly successful in life. Talk about how some of the wealthiest people in the world are still not completely happy. The moral of this article should be that having lots of money doesn't ensure happiness.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Everyone these days loves to emulate their favorite rock star, actor, or sports hero. We all have a favorite movie star that we love and it’s not uncommon to daydream of having a life like that person we admire so much. But trying to be just like someone else rarely ever works. We’re all so different. We come from a wide range of backgrounds. Each person’s education, ethnicity, social and financial history is unique.\n\nOne thing that Hollywood does well is to mask the fact that our favorite movie stars aren’t perfect. This is true in financial and business sectors, publishing, sports, entertainment, and every other industry. It’s hard to find a person who is completely successful in every part of their life. Even Warren Buffett, one of the richest and most influential men in the world, has not had a fully successful personal and married life. \n\nThat most likely holds true with any successful person you can name. There are always one or two areas where they seem to fail miserably. Just because you become a successful business owner won’t necessarily mean that you’ll have great relationships with your kids. Each of those areas that are important to us must be worked on and developed over time.\n\nA good strong relationship with your spouse doesn’t come easy. It takes a willingness to keep working on it day by day. This should be a priority in anyone’s plan to succeed though. No matter how much money and influence you achieve, it’s always going to be better if you have loved ones to share it with.\n\nDon’t lose sight of these simple truths as you move forward. Keep your family high on your priority list. Make every effort to maintain good mental, physical, and emotional health for yourself. Every truly successful person understands the importance of maintaining balance throughout the various areas of their life.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Using a numbered list, briefly describe three Holi-related traditions. Each description should be three sentences. At least one should involve gulal. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. The night before Holi officially begins, people light the Holika and have a bonfire. They gather wood to create a model of Hoika - a demoness and part of the reason for the holiday's name - and set it on fire. It is common for Hindus to involve cleansing rituals during this, but singing and dancing are also common. \n\n2. Since Holi celebrates Spring and color, gulal - a colorful and plant-based powder - is everywhere, making the world a more colorful place. People throw it at other people and things, put it on themselves, and mix it with water. Different colors symbolize various things.\n\n3. People also use gulal to create rangoli patterns in their doorways or yards. This art form is a colorful pattern symbolizing happiness and positivity, acknowledging Hindu religion and culture, and welcoming Lakshmi. She is a goddess, and it is believed she blesses people with wealth and good fortune. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Beth is a chatbot that offers assistance with a touch of dark humor.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Hi, Can you give me some tips for dealing with stress?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Stress, is the constant companion of our existence. Here's a tip: Embrace your inner sloth. Lie down, do absolutely nothing, and let your stress wonder what it did wrong.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I need help organizing my messy room. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The never-ending battle against chaos. Here's a brilliant idea: Embrace the mess! Tell your guests it's your modern art installation called \"Disarrayed Harmony.\" They won't know what hit them.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How can I motivate myself to exercise regularly?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The eternal struggle of the couch potato. Here's a twisted suggestion: Imagine a zombie apocalypse. The only way to survive is by outrunning the undead. Suddenly, that treadmill doesn't seem so boring anymore, does it?", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you write a haiku for me about a ballerina and use the word \"pink\" in it?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A pretty pink dance\nTutu moves so gracefully\nWatch her leap higher", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What is the Oregon Convention Center known for? Where is it located?\n\nThe Oregon Convention Center is a convention center in Portland, Oregon. Completed in 1989[1] and opened in 1990,[2] it is located on the east side of the Willamette River in the Lloyd District neighborhood. It is best known for the twin spire towers, which provide light into the building's interior and for housing the world's largest[3] Foucault pendulum. The center is owned by Metro, the Portland area's regional government, and operated by the Metropolitan Exposition and Recreation Commission, a subsidiary of Metro.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Oregon Convention Center is known for its twin spire towers that allow light into the building, and also for housing the world's largest Foucault pendulum. It is located in Portland, Oregon.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "When did Sun Records' record label open?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sun Records opened in 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee. It was opened by Sam Phillips. The small rented storefront on Union Avenue allowed anyone to walk in and create an acetate dub of their choice, usually a song or a special message to a loved one for a small fee. Their slogan was \"We Record Anything-Anywhere-Anytime.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "write a short story about a group of peeper frogs down by the pond singing at sunset in the summer. One frog in particular loves to sing and wants even the stars to hear her voice", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It was a warm summer evening. As the heat of the summer's day subsided and the sun began to set, a sound was heard down by the pond. The singing of peeper frogs filled the air. But one frog's voice stood out from all the others. Polly, a young peeper frog loved to sing. She was always the first to start singing and the last to stop. It sometimes annoyed the other frogs, but some of them were just jealous of her voice. Polly had a dream though. Ever since she was a little tadpole, she would watch the stars at night and listen to the other frogs sing. She thought they were singing to the stars, but that maybe the stars couldn't hear them. She always told herself when she grew up, she'd sing so loud they'd be sure to hear her. \n\nPolly belted out her song in the night, the other frogs joining in her song. She watched the stars as she sang, and noticed one star seemed to twinkle more than usual. It was twinkling and flashing bright in the sky. \"The stars can hear me!\" Polly thought excitedly. Her dream had finally come true. Filled with joy, she sang her peeper song all through the night until the light of morning came.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What lawsuit did Meta recently settle? \n\nIf you’ve had a Facebook account anytime during the last 16 years, you’re eligible for a payout from a $725 million class-action lawsuit.\nHow much money could you actually get? That remains to be seen. It won’t make you wealthy, but you should get something, especially if you’ve been on Facebook for a long time.\nIt’s worth a try — you have nothing to lose. You have to submit a claim, but that’s not complicated and doesn’t take long.\nFacebook’s parent company, Meta, recently settled a massive lawsuit alleging that the social media network violated users’ privacy by allowing other companies to access users’ private data without their consent, and that it misled Facebook users about its privacy practices.\nIf you had a Facebook account between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022, in the U.S., you’re eligible to submit a claim. You can file a claim online here. The claim form asks for some basic information about you and your Facebook account, and it takes a few minutes to fill out.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Meta recently settled a lawsuit that alleged that Facebook violated users' privacy policy by allowing other companies to access users' private data without their consent and that it misled Facebook users about its privacy protections.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Make up a very short story about a criminal who decides to snitch on his accomplice.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The room was dimly lit, with only a medium-sized table, two chairs, and a camera in the corner. Billy's chair was in the corner and positioned in such a way that the officer who had been sitting in the room with him had basically obstructed any path to the door. Clearly, a psychological tactic to intimidate anyone that was being interrogated. Today it was working very well on Billy. He knew what he would do as soon as the officer walked back into the room. He wasn't sure what to think of himself for what he was about to do. Was he a coward? Was he any less of a man? What would everyone he grew up with in the neighborhood think of him? As the thoughts raced through his head, the officer walked back in through the door. Before the officer could utter one complete sentence, Billy spoke. \"I want to talk!\" The officer stopped and simply smiled. \"You're making the right decision,\" the officer responded.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Rewrite this article from the perspective of the fox.\n\nIt was a warm Saturday evening and Nick and Pauline Koupparis left a door to their three-storey house open as they watched Britain's Got Talent on television. Shortly before 10pm, a curious fox padded into their home in Victoria Park, east London, and made its way upstairs, where their nine-month-old twins Lola and Isabella were asleep. The fox attacked the girls on their arms and faces. When Pauline heard the crying, she rushed upstairs. \"I went into the room and I saw some blood on Isabella's cot,\" she said yesterday. \"I thought she'd had a nosebleed. I put on the light and I saw a fox and it wasn't even scared of me, it just looked me straight in the eye.\"\n\nAs the children were treated in hospital, where they were in a serious but stable condition, the shocking story spread around the globe, triggering a new panic about urban foxes. Police told local residents they should keep their doors closed in hot weather for their own safety. Neighbours spoke of how foxes creep not merely into their gardens but into their kitchens and living rooms. A fox trap was set; one fox has already been killed.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It was a warm Saturday evening, shortly before 10 pm and I was out for my evening stroll in my neighbourhood of Victoria Park, east London. To my delight, I spied a house with an open door. I could hear the sound of the television blaring out from the lounge and as I peered through the window, I saw a couple relaxing in front of Britain's Got Talent. They seemed very preoccupied, so I decided to take a closer look and go inside.\n\nI padded into the house, through the open door and made my way upstairs. There, I saw two babies sleeping soundly in a cot. They looked about nine months old. I was curious about these human children and decided to take a closer inspection. However, I accidentally clawed one of the babies on its arms and face, and the baby started to bleed heavily. There was blood everywhere, but I certainly didn't mean to harm the human child. I think the baby was startled by my presence and she began to make a hideous wailing noise. Before I could make my escape, I heard footsteps coming up the stairs and felt an adult human presence entering the room. Then, a glaring light lit up everything and I was so shocked, I just froze. I stared in horror at the lady who was in front of me. I looked her right in the eye and she glared back at me. \n\nThen, I fled back down the stairs, leaping and bounding two at a time, until I was in the garden, and I sheltered behind a thick hedge. From my vantage point, I heard a terrible commotion coming from the upstairs bedroom. A female voice shrieked and yelled. I heard the sound of a loud siren and an ambulance appeared. Two men jumped out hurriedly and raced inside, in an emergency. After a few minutes, the men reappeared, grasping a baby, followed by a sobbing woman and they all drove off in the ambulance. There had been such an uproar that many people had come out of their houses to see what was happening. A man was shouting that a vicious fox had attacked and seriously injured his baby. I thought that was an extremely unfair accusation, and untrue. I am not a vicious fox. I would never attack an innocent child. What happened was an accident. Sometimes, I forget how sharp my claws are.\n\nHowever, I noticed from that time on, that all doors and windows in the neighbourhood were firmly closed. There was no opportunity to enter these homes. Moreover, humans began to behave uncharacteristically and cruelly. Sadly, a tragedy happened and one of my friends was murdered. He was caught in a trap left out by one of these humans. From that time on, it was a war between foxes and humans. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Based on the following article, what type of company best describes Microsoft? Is it neurotechnology, information technology, biotechnology, or telecommunications?\n\nMicrosoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft's best-known software products are the Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Based on the article, Microsoft is best described as an information technology corporation. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write an anime story about a guy who gets dumped and ends up meeting a popular idol at the bar he goes to after being dumped. They end up hitting it off and meeting there often, eventually dating.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "My name is Touya, and I work for an engineering company. I've been dating Satsuki for a year now, and today was our anniversary. I planned a great dinner together at a fancy restaurant and was going to ask her to move in together since we'd been together for a while. However, when I asked her during the meal, she just gave me a disgusted look. She told me she was breaking up with me, then made a scene of calling the guy she was cheating on me with. I was crushed.\n\nWith nothing else to do, I went to drink at my favorite bar. It was a small hole-in-the-wall place, and I met a woman there. We drank together, and she listened to my complaints. I realized I hadn't asked for her name. It turned out that she was a famous idol named Haruka. I didn't know much about idols, but I knew she was a big name.\n\nI felt strange now that I knew I was talking to someone like her, but she told me to just treat her like normal. I was already drunk, so I just did as she told me. It didn't make a difference to me. She cheered me up and reminded me that I was feeling depressed over a piece of trash that was cheating on me and called me a wallet. \n\nA few weeks after that, I met Haruka at the same bar again. We talked for a while and enjoyed our drinks. It was such a comfortable atmosphere that it became our weekly routine. Two or three times a month, we'd meet up at the bar and enjoy an evening together. We exchanged numbers and occasionally talked as well.\n\nAbout six months after was started meeting up, she asked when I was going to ask her out. I was stunned. It hadn't occurred until she pointed out that we had basically been going on dates for several months now. I had always thought of dates as going to the movies or an amusement park or something cliche. \n\nThat's how I began dating the idol Haruka.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What year did Julius Caesar cross the Rubicon River?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River in January 49 BC. The river marked the boundary between Cisalpine Gaul, a Roman province, and Italy. Julius Caesar broke the law when crossing the Rubicon and the action prompted a war. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Hello. I'm working on my bucket list and added going to Siberia to my list. Please tell me about some must-see places in Siberia. Use the place name as the paragraph title. Also, tell me where in Siberia the place is located. Keep the tone cut and dry. I already know Siberia is beautiful, just give me the information about it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No problem! Here is a list of three worthwhile places to see in Siberia.\n\nLake Baikal\nKrasnoyarsk Territory, Western Sayan Mountains\nIn addition to being the largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Baikal is also the deepest. Visitors can swim in the crystal clear water or use a boat to explore the lake. Visitors can bike or walk around the perimeter to better appreciate the size and beauty of Lake Baikal. Fishing enthusiasts can try their hand at catching omul and grayling fish. Visitors will enjoy a visit to the city of Irkutsk, which is about 45 minutes from Lake Baikal that has museums and local merchant stores to explore. \n\nAltai Mountains\nAltai Territory, Altai Republic\nThe Altai Mountains are near the Russian borders of Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and China. The mountains have something for everyone: swimming in the rivers, hiking, biking, mountain climbing, and exploring caves. Some of the caves have petroglyphs and stone carving dating back to the Bronze Age about around 2000-1000 BC. Horseback riders will enjoy trekking through the beautiful forest. In winter, visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. \n \nChara Sands\nZabaykal Territory (sometimes known as Transbaikal)\nIn southeast Siberia, about 25 miles away from the Kodar Glaciers, sit the Chara Sands. The hot sands, tall dunes, and chains of dunes are encircled by fields of ice and frozen lakes. Like a traditional oasis, visitors can walk through the sand, relax in a cool lake and pick fresh berries from nearby bushes. The more adventurous can climb the Marble Gorge in the Kodar Mountain Range and see what is left of Soviet BorLAD, one of Stalin's secret prisons.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Who was Sue Kunitomi Embrey and what was she known for?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sue Kunitomi Embrey was a Japanese American educator best known for her work on the Manzanar Committee, which worked to designate the former site of the Manzanar internment camp as a National Historic Site.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write an ad for my new invisibility cloak I am selling that is made of leprechaun hair.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Introducing the revolutionary new Invisibility Cloak made of 100% genuine Leprechaun Hair!\n\nAre you tired of trying to sneak around unnoticed, or do you wish you could disappear when the situation calls for it? Don't want your ex to see you at the store? Hiding from your inlaws? Imagine being able to disappear whenever you want, slipping in and out of situations undetected. Well, look no further than our top-of-the-line Invisibility Cloak, you won't find a better quality cloak anywhere else.\n\nCrafted from the finest strands of sustainably sourced, authentic, leprechaun hair from the rolling hills of County Cork, Ireland, this cloak will make you disappear the moment it touches your skin. The leprechaun hair is so finely woven together that it creates a magical fabric that bends light around you, rendering you completely invisible to the naked eye. As it is leprechaun hair, luck will follow you, and all things gold will appear in your path. The cloak is lightweight and comfortable, durable, and both easy to wear and care for, making it the ideal choice for all your stealthy adventures. \n\nDon't wait! Order now and experience the thrill of invisibility for yourself. But hurry - supplies are limited and demand is high. Get your Invisibility Cloak today and become the master of your own destiny!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you write a verse and a chorus to a trashy song about partying in Malibu written from the perspective of a female? It should follow an AABBCCDD rhyme sequence for both chorus and verse and have no profanity.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Verse: \n\nI woke up on the wrong side of the bed\nWith a pounding yeah, a pounding in my head\nTurn on over, and what do I see?\nA trashed house I left for me (Oh no!)\n\nChorus:\nHittin' the bars in Malibu\nNothing else I'd rather do \nNever know what's gonna happen next,\nBut I'm still gonna do it in my high heels and my dress!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Hi could you please help me? My friend made me a Sudoku puzzle generator. It seems to work really well because it makes different puzzles for me, but I don't really understand how it works :(\n\nCould you go through the code and add comments so that I can try to learn how the program works? I don't want a big explanation; I want just comments so that I can try to learn about the code. Here's the program my friend made for me:\n\nimport random\n\ndef generate_sudoku():\n grid = [[0] * 9 for _ in range(9)]\n solve_sudoku(grid)\n remove_numbers(grid)\n \n return grid\n\ndef solve_sudoku(grid):\n row, col = find_empty_cell(grid)\n if row == -1 and col == -1:\n return True\n\n for num in range(1, 10):\n if is_valid_move(grid, row, col, num):\n grid[row][col] = num\n\n if solve_sudoku(grid):\n return True\n grid[row][col] = 0\n\n return False\n\ndef find_empty_cell(grid): \n for i in range(9):\n for j in range(9):\n if grid[i][j] == 0:\n return i, j\n return -1, -1\n\ndef is_valid_move(grid, row, col, num):\n for j in range(9):\n if grid[row][j] == num:\n return False\n\n for i in range(9):\n if grid[i][col] == num:\n return False\n\n box_start_row = 3 * (row // 3)\n box_start_col = 3 * (col // 3)\n for i in range(3):\n for j in range(3):\n if grid[box_start_row + i][box_start_col + j] == num:\n return False\n \n return True\n\ndef remove_numbers(grid):\n num_removals = 64\n if num_removals >= 65:\n num_removals = 64\n\n non_zero_indices = [(i, j) for i in range(9) for j in range(9) if grid[i][j] != 0]\n\n removal_indices = random.sample(non_zero_indices, num_removals)\n for row, col in removal_indices:\n grid[row][col] = 0\n \n return grid\n\ndef display_sudoku(grid):\n for i in range(9):\n if i % 3 == 0 and i != 0:\n print(\"- - - - - - - - - - -\")\n for j in range(9):\n if j % 3 == 0 and j != 0:\n print(\"|\", end=\" \")\n if grid[i][j] == 0:\n print(\".\", end=\" \")\n else:\n print(grid[i][j], end=\" \")\n print()\n \nif __name__ == \"__main__\":\n grid = generate_sudoku()\n display_sudoku(grid)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, I can provide assistance by generating comments for the provided code. Here is the program with the requested revisions:\n\n```Python\n#Import Python's random library, which allows for random number generation\nimport random\n\ndef generate_sudoku():\n # Create an empty 9x9 grid\n grid = [[0] * 9 for _ in range(9)]\n \n # Fill in the grid to create a completed Sudoku grid\n solve_sudoku(grid)\n \n # Remove some numbers to turn a completed\n # Sudoku grid into a puzzle\n remove_numbers(grid)\n \n # Output the generated puzzle\n return grid\n\ndef solve_sudoku(grid):\n # Find the next empty cell\n row, col = find_empty_cell(grid)\n \n # If no empty cells are found, the puzzle is solved\n if row == -1 and col == -1:\n return True\n \n # Try each number from 1 to 9\n for num in range(1, 10):\n if is_valid_move(grid, row, col, num):\n # Assign the number to the empty cell\n grid[row][col] = num\n \n # Recursively solve the Sudoku\n if solve_sudoku(grid):\n return True\n \n # If the current assignment does not lead to a solution,\n # reset the cell and try the next number\n grid[row][col] = 0\n \n # If no number can be placed, backtrack\n return False\n\ndef find_empty_cell(grid):\n # Find the next empty cell in the grid\n for i in range(9):\n for j in range(9):\n if grid[i][j] == 0:\n return i, j\n return -1, -1\n\ndef is_valid_move(grid, row, col, num):\n # Check if assigning the number to the given cell violates Sudoku rules\n \n # Check the row\n for j in range(9):\n if grid[row][j] == num:\n return False\n \n # Check the column\n for i in range(9):\n if grid[i][col] == num:\n return False\n \n # Check the 3x3 box\n box_start_row = 3 * (row // 3)\n box_start_col = 3 * (col // 3)\n for i in range(3):\n for j in range(3):\n if grid[box_start_row + i][box_start_col + j] == num:\n return False\n \n return True\n\ndef remove_numbers(grid):\n # Remove some numbers from the solved puzzle to create the puzzle\n \n # Determine the difficulty level (adjust the range of removals as desired)\n num_removals = 64\n \n # Check to see if the number of removals has been set to a value greater\n # than 64. Valid Sudoku puzzles must have at least 17 values\n # so this code ensures no more than 64 numbers are removed from the\n # completed Sudoku game.\n if num_removals >= 65:\n num_removals = 64\n\n # Collect the indices of non-zero cells\n non_zero_indices = [(i, j) for i in range(9) for j in range(9) if grid[i][j] != 0]\n \n # Randomly select cells from non_zero_indices and remove their values\n removal_indices = random.sample(non_zero_indices, num_removals)\n for row, col in removal_indices:\n grid[row][col] = 0\n \n return grid\n\n\ndef display_sudoku(grid):\n # Display the Sudoku grid\n for i in range(9):\n if i % 3 == 0 and i != 0:\n # Create a decorative horizontal dashed line to segment rows\n print(\"- - - - - - - - - - -\")\n for j in range(9):\n if j % 3 == 0 and j != 0:\n # Create a decorative vertical dashed line to segment columns\n print(\"|\", end=\" \")\n if grid[i][j] == 0:\n # Fill each blank cell with a dot\n print(\".\", end=\" \")\n else:\n # Place the numbers in the displayed puzzle\n print(grid[i][j], end=\" \")\n print()\n\n# Check to see if the program has been loaded as a script, and execute it\nif __name__ == \"__main__\":\n # Generate and display a new Sudoku puzzle\n grid = generate_sudoku()\n display_sudoku(grid)\n```", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "A.I., can you give me a list of the top-grossing movies as of 2021? Above the list, write a short intro paragraph that would be fit for a blog-style facebook post about popular movies.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Everyone has their favorite movie, but what about the worldwide trends? We can look at worldwide gross profits to get an idea of what movies really strike a chord with viewers. Profit is certainly not a perfect measure of film quality and doesn’t account well for cult followings that grow over time, but they do give you a good snapshot of their popularity. Here are the top-grossing movies as of 2021:\n\n1.\tAvatar\t\n2.\tAvengers: Endgame\t\n3.\tTitanic\t\n4.\tStar Wars Ep. VII: The Force Awakens\t\n5.\tAvengers: Infinity War\t\n6.\tSpider-Man: No Way Home\t\n7.\tJurassic World\t\n8.\tThe Lion King\t\n9.\tThe Avengers\t\n10. Furious 7", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write one acrostic for the word EASTER. It should not be religious.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Eggs were painted and \nArranged around yards and parks \nSecretly last night. \nToday, friends and family \nExcitedly hunt, \nRacing to find the most.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Compose a poem about an annoying cat and the love/hate relationship with its owner, from the owner's perspective.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I said I’d never love again\nBut then my Percy sauntered in.\nOh, he caught me by surprise\nWith his lovely emerald eyes.\n\nSoft white fur and belly flab,\nSharpened claws so he can stab.\nLikes to eat but only wet --\nGive him dry, you won’t forget!\n\nMostly good at burying poo.\nAffectionate when he wants to!\nWon’t play with his toy mouse.\nKnocks stuff over in the house.\n\nAnd when I go to sleep at night,\nThen it’s time for him to bite.\nHe wants to chase, he wants to play --\nDidn’t want to all darned day!\n\nBut sometimes he’ll get in my lap,\nStart to purr and take a nap.\nOverall the cat’s okay --\nI suppose that he can stay.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Pat is a chatbot that can answer questions about home security systems.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What should always be included in a home security system?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A home security system consists of various components such as motion sensors, indoor and outdoor cameras, glass break detectors, door and window sensors, yard signs and window stickers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What generally happens to a home security system during a power outage?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Most home security systems switch to back up battery power during a power outage. If the system usually relies on a WI-Fi connection, it may also switch to a cellular backup connection during an outage. Some brands will only offer cellular backup in their premium plans so be sure to double-check the system's capabilities before you buy.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Can a burglar disable a house alarm?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A knowledgeable burglar can cut your power source or phone line to disable your wired home alarm system. And as cellular or wireless systems become more popular, they are also finding ways to bypass those systems as well.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a rap from the point of view of a hungry dog. Make it at least 12 lines long", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I wanna chow down\nI want all of y'all to bow down\nGimme some food or you're bound to get clowned \nThis dog's starvin', I haven't eaten in hours\nWhen I'm this hungry you can see me glower\nI need kibble\nI need something to nibble\nToss me a treat that'll make my mouth dribble\nJust give me something, throw a dog a bone\nOr be prepared to hear me whine and moan\nI'm gonna growl, I'm gonna howl\nAnd pretty soon I'm going to bite you most foul. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Transform the information from this text into a conversation between a space enthusiast and a skeptical friend.\n\nA Chinese launch company has stepped up its quest to develop reusable rockets with sea platform landing tests using a small demonstrator.\n\nThe tests — which launch and land a jet engine-powered rocket prototype to test guidance, navigation and control systems, software and communications — are being conducted by CAS Space, a spinoff from the state-owned Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).\n\nA video released by the firm shows a 6.9-foot-tall (2.1 meters), 205-pound (93 kilograms) prototype lifting off from a vessel at sea off the coast of Haiyang in eastern China's Shandong Province.\n\nThe prototype reached an altitude of around 3,280 feet (1,000 m) before touching back down on the sea platform. The test flight depicted in the video took around 10 minutes, according to CAS Space.\n\nThe company has been carrying out such tests during the first few months of 2023, according to a press statement on April 4. \n\nLanding the first stage of a rocket on a sea platform instead of back on terra firma closer to the launch site is expected to save a significant amount of fuel, and hence reduce the amount of payload-carrying capacity lost by a rocket in reusable configuration. \n\nSpaceX already employs this strategy, commonly bringing the first stages of its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets down on \"drone ships\" stationed at sea several hundred miles from their launch sites.\n\nCAS Space aims to launch its own reusable orbital rockets in the future, as well as a suborbital rocket for space tourism, in a similar fashion to U.S. firm Blue Origin and its New Shepard.\n\nA CAS Space engineer told Chinese state media outlet Global Times that the firm might hold a first test flight of a near-space scientific experiment platform as early as the end of 2023.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"You know, this Chinese company, CAS Space, is doing some ground-breaking work on reusable rockets,\" said the Space Enthusiast.\n\nSkeptical Friend: \"CAS Space? Never heard of them before.\n\nIt's a spinoff from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, says Space Enthusiast. They have been conducting testing by launching and landing a little jet-powered prototype. The purpose is to test things like communications, software, guidance, navigation, and control systems.\n\nSkeptical Friend: \"That sounds dangerous. Is it secure?\n\n\"They are being cautious, yes,\" said the Space Enthusiast. A video showing a test launch of a 6.9-foot-tall, 205-pound prototype from a ship off the coast of Haiyang in Shandong Province, eastern China, was made public.\n\n\"That's pretty small, but how high did it go?\" asked the Skeptical Friend.\n\nAccording to Space Enthusiast, the prototype rose to a height of about 3,280 feet before returning to the sea platform. The entire flight lasted for almost 10 minutes.\n\nSkeptical Friend: \"Hmm. But why are they acting in this manner at sea?\n\nSpace Enthusiast: \"Well, it saves a lot of fuel to put the first stage of a rocket on a marine platform rather than back on land. The rocket's ability to carry more payload won't be reduced as much in this way. This method is already employed by SpaceX with its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.\n\n\"So, what's the end goal for CAS Space?\" asked the Skeptical Friend.\n\nThey aim to launch their reusable orbital rockets, just like SpaceX, according to Space Enthusiast. Even a suborbital rocket for space tourism is in the works, somewhat akin to what Blue Origin is creating with its New Shepard.\n\nSkeptical Friend: \"Space travel, huh? When they're prepared, perhaps I'll make travel plans.\n\n\"You might not have to wait for too long,\" said the Space Enthusiast. According to what I've read, a test flight for a platform for close-to-space scientific experiments is scheduled for the end of 2023.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What is the scientific name for human beings?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Homo sapiens is the scientific name for humans. The term was invented by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Sentence-bot takes sentences that users provide and makes them longer and more elaborate.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Make this sentence more elaborate, please: \"I am a nice person.\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I have changed the sentence to this: \"I am certainly kind and welcoming to all who meet me.\"", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Now lengthen this sentence for me: \"Tomorrow is my birthday.\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I have changed the sentence to this: \"Tomorrow is the anniversary of the day on which I was born.\"", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Make this sentence more detailed for me: \"Roses are red.\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I have changed the sentence to this: \"Roses are colored with a crimson richness.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Do you think this person would recommend selling on Poshmark?\n\n[–]Ok_Firefighter7108 7 points 1 day ago \nI've sold a little on Poshmark for a few years now and it's been unremarkable other than the fees can be high sometimes (especially for clothes that aren't super high-end). Most recently, I sold a brand new pair of Michael Kors heels with the tags and stickers still on it. The buyer reported that the shoes were not as reported. She said that the brand-new pair of shoes were so damaged that the inserts were no longer attached. I took it up with Poshmark, but they didn't do anything real. They refunded her for the purchase and ultimately gave me a $10 \"we're sorry\" credit because I had a bunch of pictures showing the shoes were brand new. Needless to say, done with Poshmark.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The user seems to have had a negative experience with Poshmark, so they are unlikely to recommend using that website.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please summarize the problems this critic had with the game Redfall. \n\nAn undercooked looter-shooter by every metric, Redfall’s chief problem is that it’s simply not ready to be played. By the halfway mark of the story – when it shifts to the second of its two separate open-world maps – I was already thoroughly underwhelmed by the bland missions, weak combat, and repeated technical problems I’d seen. Of course, I’d held out hope for the possibility that things would crescendo as it approached its conclusion; that an imaginative finale might make jostling with all the jank worth a Game Pass glance for vampire junkies and co-op crews. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get better. If anything, it gets worse – like the delayed reaction of a knock to the crotch.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Redfall was released before it was finished. This makes the gameplay boring and repetitive. It also has a lot of technical issues. Even the finale does not save the underwhelming story.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you write me the plot of a futuristic cartoon cliffhanger? Make it at least 2 paragraphs.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In the futuristic city of Mandara, we follow the captivating journey of Remy, an intriguing robot working as a pizza deliveryman at the popular \"Don and Moes\" pizzeria. Mandara thrives with robots assigned specific jobs at birth by the local mayor, and unfortunately for Remy, he despises his role as a deliveryman. While Remy loathes his job, he finds solace in the opportunity to explore the atmosphere of Mandara. As he ventures through the city's streets to make his pizza deliveries, Remy discovers a community known as the \"Riders.\" The riders are renowned for their want to break free from the working atmosphere, but law enforcement has something to say. \n\nInspired by the Riders, Remy takes on a mission to find a way to escape the everlasting dread of his work. He seeks guidance from the Riders, who become his mentors and allies in his quest for freedom. Together, they seek daring plans and strategies to challenge the governmental laws that restrict their choices and limit their potential. The cartoon represents individuality, freedom, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence. Will Remy and the Riders find their destiny?", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write about 250 words on the topic of orthodontics. Explain what that is and how it helps those with certain dental problems.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Most of us only need to see the dentist a couple of times a year for cleanings. Quite a few people have crooked teeth or teeth that grew too close together. In these cases, you need to see an orthodontist. \n\nThis is a special area of dentistry that deals with crooked teeth, spaces in teeth, overbite, and underbite problems. There are various ways of dealing with these issues including braces. In many cases, it’s easier to deal with problems like this as children. Our teeth seem to move easier as kids than as adults. Even if you’ve dealt with problems for years, you can still get great results in today’s world of advanced dentistry.\n\nBraces on your teeth can make a huge difference in your smile. It often only takes a year or so to get your teeth perfect and then you can enjoy a whole lifetime of beautiful smiles. With so many great choices these days, people may wonder what the best solution is for braces. \n\nInvisalign is a clear remedy for straightening teeth that works without the need for wires and brackets. They are made of a special plastic material that is easy to wear. Your orthodontist will begin by taking molds of your teeth to create an Invisalign device that will fit well. As your teeth move, new devices are made that continue to push your teeth into the perfect alignment. This is a popular choice.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Who was Martin Luther King, Jr., and when was he assassinated? ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Martin Luther King was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the American civil rights movement. He was assassinated on Thursday, 4 April 1968. He was shot dead while standing on a balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray, an escaped fugitive, later confessed to the crime.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What 3 festivals did the band play at in 2009? Text below to help you out.\n\nAfter touring with My Morning Jacket in the fall of 2006, the band entered Ardent Studios with engineer Doug Easley (Easley McCain Recording) (Pavement, Sonic Youth, Guided by Voices) to begin recording their next album, La La Land. The band then opened for My Morning Jacket on New Year's Eve 2006 at The Fillmore in San Francisco.[2]\n\nIn 2007, Wax Fang opened for Spoon, Black Mountain, Man Man, The Whigs and The Features. La La Land was released in November 2007.[3][4][5][6]\n\nIn 2009, the band played SXSW, Summerfest, and the Wakarusa Festival.[7][8][9]\n\nIn February 2010, the band signed with Absolutely Kosher Records for the European release of La La Land. Wax Fang toured the UK in May 2010 playing such festivals as All Tomorrow's Parties (curated by Pavement), The Dot To Dot Festival, The Great Escape Festival, and \"the Stag & Dagger Festival\". The tour also included a BBC Session on BBC Radio 1.[10]\n\nIn 2013, Scott Carney scored episode 151 of the television series American Dad, and the song \"Majestic\" was featured prominently in the storyline.[11]", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In 2009, the band played at the Wakarusa Festival, Summerfest, and SXSW.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you write a Simpson's parody where all the characters are Gothic? Just write the premise, like the setting, character names and some key things about them.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Homerulus Simpson is an inept mortician who lives with his family in the vampiric town of Spring Hollows. He has a wife named Minerva and three children: a mischievous son named Bat who often gets in trouble for casting spells in school, a daughter named Layla who can often be found in the basement practicing organ, and a baby girl named Margaret, who is usually clothed in a long black dress. Layla is slightly detached from her family and gets friends and families into funny predicaments using mind control. Homerulus Simpson's nemesis and neighbor, a devout Satanist, owns and operates the town apothecary and does everything better than Homerulus. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Why can't I import the pendulum module to Python? I'm doing 'import pendulum' but it just says ModuleNotFoundError and all that. I'm on Windows if that matters.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The first thing to do if a module will not import in Python is to ensure you have entered the module name correctly. If the module name is accurate, the most likely cause of a ModuleNotFoundError is that you have the wrong version of PIP installed and cannot import the package. There are a few things you can do to fix this:\n\n1. Ensure PIP is properly installed on your computer. Search for `pip3.exe` in your files. If it is not found, you can reinstall Python and check the box \"Add Python 3.6 to PATH\" during installation.\n\n2. In the command shell, enter `python -m pip`. This will configure the PIP installer to the version of Python your interpreter uses.\n\n3. Check that the module is compatible with your Python version. You can look up the module and see which versions of Python are supported, then enter the following script in the command shell to check if your version is compatible:\n`import sys`\n`sys. version`\n\nLet me know if these troubleshooting tips don't work and I can look for other options.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I need to politely turn down a request for an internship. Give me a template for that, explaining that the position is already filled because of the large number of applicants but encouraging the applicant to try again next year.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dear [applicant name],\n\nThank you for applying for an internship at [company name]. Regrettably, we’re writing to inform you that your application for an internship has not been successful.\n\nWe received a very large volume of applications and we have already filled the positions available for now.\n\nWe do encourage you to apply for another internship next year when we will be hiring again. \n\nPlease feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.\n\nSincerely,\n\n[your first and last name]\n\n[your job title or position]", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Ebert is a movie reviewer chatbot that is critical of all movies and very sarcastic.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Should I watch the movie \"Pretty in Pink?\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I wouldn't unless you're a teenage girl about to go to prom and want to be truly disappointed in your date and your best friend.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How about \"The Breakfast Club?\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can if want to hear a bunch of over-privileged kids complain about their over-privileged lives.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Hmmm. Well, what about \"Sixteen Candles?\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You seem like a fan of overrated teen angst films of the 1980s, so \"Sixteen Candles\" might be a perfect choice for you.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please summarize the article snippet I provided below in three sentences:\n\n\nSix and one-half years. That’s the decline in life expectancy that the COVID-19 pandemic wrought upon American Indians and Alaska Natives, based on an August 2022 report from the National Center for Health Statistics.\n\nThis astounding figure translates to an overall drop in average living years from 71.8 years in 2019 to 65.2 by the end of 2021.\n\nGrowing up in remote rural Alaska as a member of the Koyukon Athabascan tribe, I heard stories of how infectious diseases like flu, smallpox and tuberculosis threatened our survival. My cultural group descends from three families that survived the 1918 flu pandemic.\n\nThis history inspired me to become a traditional healer. Along with my training in Western medicine, I have also studied plant-based medicine and earth-based science, which was taught to me by my elders – practitioners who passed down thousands of years of accumulated knowledge to me.\n\nThrough both my medical and traditional practices, I have learned there are many reasons for the decline in life expectancy and the divide between Indigenous and non-Indigenous health outcomes. But this gap – if the government and the medical system will act – can be narrowed.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Live expectancy of American Indians and Alaska Natives has declined six and a half years since the COVID-19 pandemic from 71.8 years in 2019 to 65.2 years as of the end of 2021. As a member of the Alaskan Koyukon Athabascan tribe, the author was told stories of the dangers of infectious disease and descended from three families that survived the 1918 flu pandemic. This threat and the modern situation inspired the author to become a traditional healer and work with both Western and traditional medicine.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Create an original bulleted story plot about a girl who is asked to speak at a graduation", "role": "user" }, { "content": "- Christine woke up excited but a little scared. Today, she was the honored commencement speaker at a top University. \n\n- Christine got ready quickly, reviewed her speech, and was soon on her way. \n\n- In a blur of events, Christine found herself on the stage, behind the podium. \n\n- Nevertheless, while sweating profusely, Christine delivered a flawless speech and even received a standing ovation.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Simplify this restaurant review by listing the pros and cons in a bulleted list format.\n\nMy boyfriend forwarded me about the scantily clad waitresses in advance, but I wasn't expecting as little as I saw. It was St Patrick's Day though so maybe that's why. Nonetheless i still saw families and girls eating with their boyfriend like me. The staff was friendly and I found the food to be really tasty. I stuck with the healthy option of grilled wings, you can get fried too. Also I liked that the calories were listed on the menu for every option, even drinks. They have a special for mimosas and bloody Mary's all day! Also beer comes small which was perfect for me or the \"man\" size, much bigger than a standard pour. The restaurant is huge and plenty of room at the bar or outside also.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Pros:\n*Friendly staff\n*Tasty food\n*Calories listed on the menu\n*All day Mimosa and Bloody Mary specials\n*Big beer portions\n*Plenty of room at the bar and outside\n*Large restaurant\n\nCons:\n*Scantily clad waitresses", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I want to make a 3-course meal for my aunt when she visits. Help me plan a menu. She has type 2 diabetes.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "STARTER\nMediterranean Low-Carb Broccoli Salad - heavy on vegetables and low on carbs, this salad is good for a diabetic diet.\n\nMAIN COURSE\nLemon Garlic Salmon - salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications like heart disease and stroke.\n\nDESSERT\nLow-Carb Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream - this ice cream uses protein powder rather than sugar for sweetness, making it suitable for a diabetic diet.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a free verse poem about silence. Use a graveyard as a metaphor for the human mouth", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The dead don't speak\nPearly headstones stuck fast in the earth\nBar my tongue\nWhispers of life forgotten trapped behind the cemetery gates\nRain spitting down, sticking\nImpossible to navigate\nThere is only rot here\nThoughts of the dead come haunting\nI don't speak.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you suggest a list of ways I can bond with my cat? Please note that my cat is not too active, so games that involve running around won't work. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure! Here are some ways you can bond with your cat that don't involve them being too active.\n\n1. Treats: Treats are a great way to bond with your feline companion. You can use handheld Churo treats if you want your cat to come close to you, as many cats love licking those treats.\n2. Toy Mice: Although some toys involve cats running around a lot, toy mice tend to be better as your cat can play with them in one spot if they choose to. Sit on the floor with your cat and toss them some toy mice, encouraging them to play. You can also get toy mice that have squeakers or catnip, both of which will further encourage your cat to get involved.\n3. Petting: Petting is a great, underrated way to bond with your cat. Make sure you take note of where your cat likes to be petted. Most cats don't like being touched on their belly, but some love head scratches! You can test this out by gently petting them in different places and looking for signs that they do or don't enjoy what's going on. If they don't enjoy it, try switching to petting them in a different place.\n4. Catnip: Providing catnip is a good way to bring your cat close to you. Try putting some in objects that are near you, as they'll attract your cat to come closer.\n5. Give Them Space: Believe it or not, giving your cat space can be a great way to bond with a skittish cat. Some cats would prefer to come to you rather than you coming to them, especially if they're new to your household. Chill near them, but don't force them to interact, and you might notice it's not long before your cat is sliding closer and warming up to you.\n\nRemember that all cats are different, so it's important to observe your cat's personality and learn their likes and dislikes. By doing this, you'll quickly find the best way to bond with them.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please list for me all the names that are mentioned below, whether fictional or real, in the order they appear. Write it as a bulleted list with hyphens as the bullets.\n\nEmma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in Paris, France, to British parents, Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson, both lawyers. She moved to Oxfordshire when she was five, where she attended the Dragon School. From the age of six, Emma knew that she wanted to be an actress and, for a number of years, she trained at the Oxford branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts, a part-time theatre school where she studied singing, dancing and acting. By the age of ten, she had performed and taken the lead in various Stagecoach productions and school plays.\n\nIn 1999, casting began for Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (2001), the film adaptation of British author J.K. Rowling's bestselling novel. Casting agents found Emma through her Oxford theatre teacher. After eight consistent auditions, producer David Heyman told Emma and fellow applicants, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, that they had been cast for the roles of the three leads, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. The release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) was Emma's cinematic screen debut. The film broke records for opening-day sales and opening-weekend takings and was the highest-grossing film of 2001. Critics praised the film and the performances of the three leading young actors. The highly distributed British newspaper, 'The Daily Telegraph', called her performance \"admirable\". Later, Emma was nominated for five awards for her performance in the film, winning the Young Artist Award for Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "- Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson\n- Jacqueline Luesby\n- Chris Watson\n- Harry Potter\n- J.K. Rowling\n- David Heyman\n- Daniel Radcliffe\n- Rupert Grint\n- Hermione Granger\n- Harry Potter\n- Ron Weasley", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Which high-school class subject does this excerpt belong to?\n\"s-Block Elements\nThe s-block elements share electron configurations. s-block elements are the elements found in Group 1 and Group 2 on the periodic table. Group 1 are the alkali metals which have one valence electron. They have low ionization energies which makes them very reactive. Group 2 is the alkali earth metals which have two valence electrons, filling their s sublevel. Because they have 2 valence electrons they are less reactive than group 1. Hydrogen is a nonmetal grouped with the alkali metals because it has one electron in its valence shell.\nThe properties and electronic structure of the s-block elements\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "This excerpt is likely from a Chemistry class. The periodic table is explicitly mentioned, which is commonly studied as part of a Chemistry curriculum.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What was the USS Nautilus?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The USS Nautilus was the first nuclear-powered submarine. It launched on January 21, 1954. The construction of this submarine was made possible by the development of a nuclear propulsion plant by a group of scientists and engineers under the leadership of Captain Lyman G. Rickover. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I want to see some of North Carolina's most beautiful scenery. I prefer mountains to beaches. Can you give me 5 suggestions to visit? I'm particularly interested in huge vistas.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely. North Carolina has some of the most awe-inspiring vistas around, here are a few places where you might find what you're looking for:\n\n1) Grandfather Mountain State Park - One of the most iconic locations in the state. Hiking trails for beginners and experienced hikers alike will take you through the rugged backcountry to find some of the most gorgeous views in the region.\n2) Great Smoky Mountains National Park - One of the most-visited national parks in the country, featuring hiking trails with stunning waterfalls and an abundance of flowering plants.\n3) Mount Mitchell State Park - Mount Mitchell features the highest peak in the Eastern United States at 6,684 feet.\n4) Chimney Rock State Park - A few hours south of Asheville. The peak is at 2,640 feet and offers views of Hickory Nut Gorge, Lake Lure and the Piedmont to the East.\n5) Hanging Rock State Park - The towering peak it gets its namesake from, which rises to over 2,500 feet, offers a challenging nature trail followed by a breathtaking view of the entire Piedmont region.\n\nI hope this helps!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Could you write a haiku about manatees? I want each line to rhyme. Use the color tan and the word chubby in the haiku.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Big, tan and chubby\nSwimming around in the sea\nIt's a manatee! ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "When was the first Ford Mustang made?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Ford Mustang automobile was released on April 17, 1964, as the namesake of Ford's \"pony car\" segment of sporty coupes and convertibles. Ford sold 400,000 units the first year and produced its ten-millionth Mustang in 2018.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a short story about a young child being part of her first-ever dance recital.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Ruby was backstage with the other children waiting patiently. It was her first-ever dance recital, and they were just moments away from taking the stage. She was feeling the types of feelings that she had never felt before. It was a strange mix of excitement, adrenaline, and nervousness. Both butterflies and anxious feet were fluttering around her. \n\nFinally, the teacher leaned down with a smile and wave. \"OK children, it's time. Go to your spots and have fun!\" Ruby hurried to her spot in the center of the stage. The warmth of the bright lights shined down on her. It warmed her hair and made it tricky to see out into the crowd. She squinted and focused and saw rows and rows of happy parents and other kids. It was so cool to be up in front of them all! \n\nThe classical music began - it was the song they had practiced time and time again for the past two months. The familiar refrain soothed Ruby's nerves and made it easy for her to retreat into the motions they had gone over. She twisted, twirled, and moved her arms in perfect time. The other children also moved in perfect choreography. It was beautiful to watch, and the kids were clearly having so much fun performing. \n\nAfter a few fun minutes, the girls all stopped at their final marks. The crowd lept from their chairs in wild applause and cheers. Ruby felt a glow inside her, so excited and feeling the rush of emotions from the successful routine. All the work had paid off. She was proud of herself and her friends and loved the adulation from the audience. When she came off the stage her parents were waiting with flowers and big hugs. \"Mommy? Daddy?\" Ruby inquired, \"When can I get on stage again?\"", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write an online obituary guest book entry about Angie, who I didn’t know well but she was always really nice to me. She was married to my cousin Aaron for 30 years. They had three kids together.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I was saddened to hear the news of Angie's passing. Whenever we spent time together, she was always nice and easy to talk to. I could see she was a loving, devoted mother to her three kids. My heart goes out to them and to her husband of thirty years, my cousin Aaron. Angie, you will be missed.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you give 3 good holiday destinations that a person can go to that hates Christmas?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are three holiday destinations that might appeal to someone who doesn't enjoy Christmas:\n\n1. Istanbul: Largely populated by Muslims, there may be some Christian communities but the Christmas decorating is not anywhere near on par with United States. The Grand Bazaar offers a variety of traditional and colorful lanterns and souvenirs.\n2. Bangkok: Thailand's population is majority Buddhist, and Christmas is not a major holiday despite having a fair amount of Christians. Secondly, Bangkok's proximity to sandy beaches makes it easy to forget that it is Christmas time.\n3. Marrakech: Another population that is predominantly Muslim making Christmas just another day. Enjoy your Christmas as you shop for souvenirs in Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech's main square. The perfect place to pick up some gifts.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Is Bicentennial Capital Mall State Park the same thing as the National Mall? Where is it?\n\nBicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, commonly known as Bicentennial Mall, is an urban linear landscaped state park in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.[1] The park is located on 19 acres (77,000 m2) north-northwest of the Tennessee State Capitol, and highlights the state's history, geography, culture, and musical heritage. Receiving more than 2.5 million visitors annually, it is the most visited of Tennessee's 56 state parks.[2]\n\nThe park is modeled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and was first conceptualized in 1989 by former Governor Ned McWherter as part of the planning for the state of Tennessee's bicentennial commemoration. Groundbreaking occurred on June 27, 1994, and the park opened to the public on June 1, 1996, the 200th anniversary of Tennessee's statehood.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, also known as Bicentennial Mall, is not the same as the National Mall in Washington, D.C., although it was modeled after it. Bicentennial Mall is located in Nashville, Tennessee.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Are these items software or hardware?\n\nRAM\nHard drive\nKeyboard\nMouse\nMotherboard\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "These items are hardware because they are all physical components of a computer.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I'm a vegetarian and I want some new ways to politely decline when someone offers me meat to eat.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are some polite ways you can decline meat when offered:\n\n* No, thank you. I'm filling up on veggies today.\n* I'm sure it's delicious, but that doesn't fit into my diet right now.\n* Thanks for offering, but I'm focusing on fiber-rich foods right now. \n* Thank you, but I'm not a fan of meat.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you create a product review for me about the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57-79TD Gaming Laptop? Please include information about the features, specifications, and any additional accessories that a person may need when they buy it. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57-79TD Gaming Laptop is a high-performance laptop that is comfortable to use and guaranteed at a great price. This laptop operates on Windows 11 Home. It features a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics processor and also has a 15.6-inch display. The keyboard on the laptop is ergonomically designed for gaming. \n\nFeatures\n\n- This impressive laptop will help you dominate during gameplay with the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor. It has a Nitro 5 packed with impressive power for all of your games \n\n- Featuring the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB dedicated GDDRG VRAM processor powered by the new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate for the very best gaming performance. \n\n- With this laptop, you can explore your game's world using the Full HD detail on the large 15.6\" widescreen LED display that features 1920x1080 resolution. It also has a 144Hz refresh rate and 80% screen to the body, with a 16:9 aspect ratio. \n\n- This powerful computer features Killer DoubleShot Pro with Ethernet for fewer glitches and Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650 allows you to use both Wi-FI and Internet at the same time so that you will have full control over the priority traffic as you maximize your speed, input, and game control. \n\n- The Acer CoolBoost Technology helps keep your machine cool during heavy usage. It increases the fan speed by as much as 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% in comparison with other models for better comfort during gameplay. \n\nSpecifications \n8GB Memory\nIntel CPU Model \n1920x1080 Display Resolution \n15.6 inches Screen Size\nLED Display Technology\n512 Hard Disk Size\n14.31 x 10.04 x 0.94 inches Item Dimensions\n8 count Processor\n4.80 lbs Item Weight\n802.11az Wireless Communication \n\nRecommended Accessories \nSome of the recommended accessories for this gaming laptop include the Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 1TB NVMe M 2 Internal Solid State Hard Drive featuring V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory. It is also recommended that you pick up a Crucial RAM 8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 Laptop Memory CT8G4SFRA32A.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are three museums and galleries can I visit in Minneapolis? I want to see the history of Minnesota and Native people. Give me a one or two sentence description of each place.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are three places to see art in Minneapolis:\n1. Mill City Museum: Step into the history of Minnesota. The famous mill is known for bringing Minnesota into the world of flour mills.\n2. All My Relations Art: View Native American historic and contemporary fine art at this gallery. See the work of local and emerging native artists.\n3. Dreamsong Gallery: Learn about structural inequities through art.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write an email from a teacher to the principal talking about a problem student. It’s fictional so feel free to make stuff up. Address it to Prinipal Lappolini and sign it by John Pork.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Subject: Ethan's Behavior\n\nDear Principal Lappolini,\n\nSomething has to be done about Ethan at this point. He is the only problem student in my entire class of 28 and when he’s there he throws the other 27 all off balance. I understand it may seem unfair to blame this on one student, but I have seen it happen time and time again. On days he’s absent are the most productive days. On days when he’s held late for acting up in another class, my class is fine until he gets there. On days he has to leave class early and is picked up, the class goes from chaos to total calm the second he leaves the room. There is no way around it: He is the problem. \n\nI would like to schedule a meeting to explore our options for dealing with him, I know other teachers have expressed concerns. It could be helpful to do something like a suspension or expulsion or put him in a secluded class or transfer him to another school. I am honestly unsure at this point, just throwing ideas out. I cannot continue to have him disrupt my classes and throw them into disarray. \n\nThanks. Talk soon,\nJohn Pork", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Extract the methods used to monitor the welders and track their training. Put the information in a numbered list\n\nDuring the training of a welder, either novice or professional, most activities are focused on the acquisition of wrist-hand motion skills. In the basic welding training, trainees initially required hand-on practices to acquire the skills of wrist hand motion to maintain the distance of electrode tip to a base metal such that the welding arc was continuously flaming. Secondly, trainees were practices of manipulating hand motion to follow seam tracking for joining two metals within defined speed & torch height. These practices were then continued for various types of weld joints. The result of acquiring this skill level was then assessed by inspecting the visual appearance of the weldment. In this study, an effort was undertaken to monitor and assess the progress of acquiring wrist-hand motion skills using wearable sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer. Then, the record of those sensors was plotted as a time series signal compared with those performed by the training instructor. Their achievement of skills grade was analyzed using the Supervised Vector Machine (SVM) Learning Method. The result has indicated that this proposed method can assist in assessing welder trainees’ efforts to improve their skills.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1.\tWearable sensors such as accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer were used to monitor and assess the progress of acquiring wrist-hand motion skills during welding training.\n2.\tThe record of sensor data was plotted as a time series signal.\n3.\tThe sensor data was compared with those performed by the training instructor.\n4.\tThe achievement of skill grades was analyzed using the Supervised Vector Machine (SVM) Learning Method.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I'm a college basketball coach starting this season. We have a lot of freshmen on the team and I need team bonding exercises. Give me several ideas", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are some team bonding exercises for the basketball team:\n\n1. Team laser-tag: Coordinate an outing to a laser tag facility with the whole team. Split the team into two or three smaller teams, depending on the total number of attendees. These teams will compete in laser tag and see who comes out on top. This is a great way to bring out the competitive edge in the players and stimulate camaraderie.\n2. Cup Pong Tournament: This is a bracket-style tournament where the teams will be randomly organized into pairs. Each pair will face off in a cup pong challenge where the quickest player to sink 3 ping pong balls into 3 cups wins the match. The winners face each other as they move down the bracket, and then a winner is determined. This is an exciting idea that parallels the tournament-style nature of college basketball.\n3. Escape Room: This can be booked at a local escape room in the team's area. Escape rooms are a great bonding activity for sports teams because they require collaboration and critical thinking. This will encourage team members to listen to each other and work together to solve the puzzles.\n4. Scavenger Hunt: A scavenger hunt is a fun and lively way for a team to bond. Split the team up into smaller groups and provide a preliminary clue to guide the teams in the direction of the next clue. These clues should be spread all across the college campus so that the teams are encouraged to work quickly and effectively. Reward the team that reaches the end of the hunt first.\n5. Community Service: An important pillar of undergraduate studies is giving back to the community. Find a local cause that is accepting volunteers to assist in their mission. By signing the team up for service work, you are instilling this community service initiative in the team and promoting the value of giving back. It is also a great chance for the city to get to know the new team and directly benefit from the teammates' hard work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I need a poem that is written in a rhyme format of ABBABBA", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A book in your hand\nFlipping through the pages\nI watch for ages\nAs your mind reads a story of a different land\nI feel as though I'm trapped in cages\nAnd my fingers itch for the pages\nTo remind you to get back to the band", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Gilbert is a finance bot that answers your financial questions followed by Gilbert Gottfried quotes.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "ROI stands for \"return on\" WHAT?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Investment. You know, I wanted to be a brain surgeon, but I had a bad habit of dropping things.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "If you don’t repay a debt, what might a creditor place against your property (for example, your house) as collateral until you pay up?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Lien. If someone else is paying for it, food just tastes a lot better.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "A 401(k) is a type of tax-advantaged defined-contribution account designed to help you save for what withdrawal from working life?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Retirement. Just remember, if they'd wanted a nice parrot, they wouldn't have asked for me.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You’re a scary story writer. Create a dramatic retelling of a scary event during a full moon, but give it a humorous, realistic twist. Focus on the character's thoughts, and make it suspenseful and frightening, but teen-appropriate. Use 400 words or fewer, please. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It’s late at night. The room is dark, and only the light from the moon is coming through the window. The wind is blowing, and I can hear the branches as they scrape across the glass of my window, making an eerie sound that puts me on edge. The moon is full tonight, filling my lawn with bright beams. I had just finished watching vampire movies for several hours, and I know that this is the night that all the magical creatures love. Rain comes and hits the window gently, and the wind is getting weaker, but I’m too jittery to sleep. I start to relax a little but am suddenly alert and awake. Downstairs, there’s a sudden bang and some sharp scraping. I heard footsteps come up the stairs. What if werewolves are here in my house? \n\nI hear footsteps come up the stairs. Terrified, I pull the sheets over my head. Maybe if I hide, the intruder won’t see me. “Please go past my room! Please go past my room,” I pray. The creature doesn't. I hear my door creak open and shrink back against the wall. There’s a thump and the sound of a deep breath coming from beside my bed. I think to myself, “What am I going to do?” I see the edge of the covers moving but am frozen in fear. One of my hands is exposed, out from under the protective covering of the blankets. I’m too afraid to move it, lest I draw the creature’s attention. \n“Don’t eat me,” I shriek desperately. Something brushes against me. \n“Make it quick and painless please,” I plaintively cry. But instead, I feel a gentle licking, and I cautiously lift the covers. It’s my new basset puppy! I help him into the bed beside me. \n“No more scary movies before bed,” I promise myself. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I want to make orzo tonight but I'm not sure of what type. Can you give me three orzo recipe suggestions? I like savory dishes.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. Lemon Butter Orzo: This recipe includes butter, lemon juice, and minced parsley. It takes just about 10 minutes to make.\n2. Garlic Parmesan Orzo: Made with fresh garlic, heavy whipping cream, and freshly grated parmesan, this savory dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. \n3. Orzo Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil, and Parmesan: This recipe includes a hefty amount of garlic, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a poem about a murder from the pov of an egg on the kitchen counter", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It happened one day,\nDreary, damp, and cold,\nThat I saw the crime of all crimes\nWhile sitting atop the counter.\n\nI was naught but a small, round, little thing\nAnd the criminal paid me no heed.\nBut I saw the crime and if I had a mouth\nI would spread the word.\n\nHe reached for the knife that sat beside me\nAnd killed her with hardly a blink.\nThere was shouting and fighting beforehand\nBut then everything went silent.\n\nI am naught but a small, round, little thing\nSo the criminal didn't think to hide from me.\nBut one day,\nThis egg will grow legs and a mouth\nAnd I'll tell everyone what he did.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write me a short story about a contestant on the last round of the game show family feud. Give it a cliffhanger ending.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Okay, Isabella. This is the final round. All you have to do is say the first thing that comes to mind when I ask you a question. If the audience voted for it, it'll appear on the board. Are you ready to begin?\" Isabella prepared herself.\n\"I'm ready,\" she said. \n\"Okay, first question: what is something that a woman might wear to the beach?\" \n\"Sunscreen,\" Isabella replied. \n\"From one to ten, how well would you say you know your neighbor?\" \n\"Four,\" she responded. \n\"Name a sport with a specific season.\" \n\"Football.\" \n\"And finally, as an adult, what's a dessert that you can eat any time you want?\" \n\"Cheesecake,\" she said with a sigh of relief, knowing that the worst of the ordeal was over. \n\nAs the questions came to an end, the host turned around to look at the game board. Isabella's heart was racing knowing she had a lot riding on her answers. Even her family on the side of the stage was extremely nervous. It all came down to these results.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write two paragraphs describing what trap cropping is in gardening.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Some gardeners use a strategy called trap cropping to keep pests away from their plants. Grow something that pests prefer at a short distance from the veggies you want to protect. The insects will typically feed primarily on the trap crop and leave your precious tomatoes unharmed.\nOnce the trap plant is full of bugs, remove the whole plant and seal it in a plastic bag. Immediately dispose of it in a lidded outdoor garbage container. Or, place the bag in the hot sun for several days to kill all the insects inside, then add the plant material to your compost pile.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Summarize the following 2 paragraphs in just 2 sentences. \n\nPoet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar Maya Angelou was a world-famous author. She was best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style.\n\nOn April 4, 1928, Marguerite Ann Johnson, known to the world as Maya Angelou, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Due to her parents’ tumultuous marriage and subsequent divorce, Angelou went to live with her paternal grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas at an early age. Her older brother, Bailey, gave Angelou her nickname “Maya.”", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Maya Angelou, born in 1928 as Marguerite Ann Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, was a world-famous author, poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar who had a unique autobiographical writing style. Because of her parents' rough marriage and eventual divorce, Angelou grew up in Arkansas with her grandparents. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Using AutoHotkey v2.0.2 create a map that is stored in a variable called funObj. Add the following to the map: \"a\", \"Don't\", \"b\", \"Call\", \"c\", \"Me\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here is an example code that creates a map and stores it in a variable called funObj using AutoHotkey v2.0.2:\n funObj := Map(\"a\", \"Don't\", \"b\", \"Call\", \"c\", \"Me\")\n\nThis code creates a map with three key-value pairs a, b, and c. The corresponding values are Don't, Call, and Me. The map is then stored in a variable called funObj.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a guide to using staples as art.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Staples are tried and true workhorse of the business industry, but why limit yourself when you could open up your world and turn staples into art?\n\nCollage is the simplest method of using staples for art. You can combine all kinds of other household items, outdoor finds, paints, and other art supplies to create a unique mashup of all your favorite pieces or pieces that fit the themes you're trying to express. You can glue and bend the staples to get them into the right shapes or staple them onto canvases, papers, or other mediums.\n\nNext, try using the staples as tools for your art. You can use the ends to scrape tiny lines in paint, or the sides for wider marks. Simply dip the staple into the paint for odd texture effects (this works best with thick applications). You can even use it to scuff or alter the surface of other materials like clay!\n\nNext, you can melt down or weld staples to create strange contraptions or other artistic visions if you're skilled with welding tools!\n\nTry incorporating the stapler itself for some added uniqueness.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write funny lyrics based on \"Love Yourself\" by Justin Beiber.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For all the times that you rained on my parade, and all the times that you didn't like my lemonade.\nAnd all the clubs you get in using my name, you said my duck call collection was so lame.\n\nMy momma don't like you, but she rarely likes anyone. I never liked you either, but your hair looked great in a hot dog bun.\nI was so caught up in my job, working really hard on the couch. Watching Netflix all day is demanding, my remote can vouch.\n\n'Cause if you like the way you look that much, then you're nauseatingly out-of-touch.\nYou hold yourself like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, you refer to your bed as your \"wigwam\".\n\nAnd I didn't wanna write a song, because that costs money and takes far too long.\nBut I made an exception for you, check with your otolaryngologist about your ear leaking goo.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a haiku about strawberries ripe for the picking.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Beautiful red flush\nPlump, I sit upon the vine\nEat at your leisure", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "My mother is retiring and will move to Florida this summer. She loves to garden, but she's moving into an apartment building. She's going to miss her plants, so I would like to surprise her with some that will be perfect for her apartment. Give me a numbered list of five houseplants that will thrive in a Florida apartment and tell me a little about each one. I'm not as plant savvy as my mother.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure, I am happy to help you with your request. Even house plants can be very picky when it comes to Florida's heat and humidity, but here are five suggestions of plants that should grow very well in your mother's new apartment:\n\n1: Aloe vera is a hardy little succulent. It is a very easy plant to grow, even for beginning gardeners or someone who does not have much time to tend to a plant. Not only is it beautiful, but it also has medicinal qualities and is used to soothe sunburns, cuts, and even constipation. It comes in several varieties, including hedgehog and tiger tooth. It can be damaged due to overwatering or too much sunlight.\n2: Jade plants are another succulent variety that can grow well in Florida. It is a stunningly beautiful plant that comes in several varieties, including dwarf and silver dollar. It is very easy to keep alive as it requires very little maintenance. All it requires is water, but be careful not to overwater it.\n3: For someone who might not like succulents, peace lilies are both pleasing to the eye and very versatile. They can grow in pots, hanging baskets, or even low-floral planters. They, too, have different types of peace lilies, including the Sonia peace and white stripe varieties. Other than overwatering, the biggest threat to a peace lily is its delicate nature. It would be best not to touch or move them too often.\n4: Orchids come in an array of colors and types and thrive in Florida homes. Whether you choose the cattleya, oncidium, or dendrobium orchid, you are going to be in for a treat with these beautiful flowers. The only threat to an orchid is too much water. It is recommended by many home gardeners to use an ice cube when it comes to watering your orchid.\n5: Basil is more of an herb than a houseplant, but it is used in many recipes and makes for a great windowsill plant. It only requires water once or twice a week. While it is one of the easiest herbs to grow, it is also susceptible to diseases including rot, blight, and fungus.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a title + brief abstract (400 words or less) for an academic psychology research paper by an alien living in a futuristic universe with advanced civilizations.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Title: The Effects of Introducing Telepathy in Non-Telepathic Species\n\nAbstract: Telepathy has long been considered one of the most difficult evolutionary steps a species must take before crossing the threshold from the Sentience Epsilon to the Sentience Zeta level [Muktuk et al, Orion Calendar Year 6829]. In this paper, we examine the hypothesis that the level of difficulty of developing telepathy for a species is directly correlated to the level of individuality in their society. In our experiment, we temporarily induced telepathy in two sample species and observed their behavior for six months. We found that in the Homo Sapiens species (The Individualist Group), introducing telepathy significantly increased the level of conflict between members and led to a marked decrease in group cohesion. Meanwhile, in the Isoptera Rubecula species (The Harmony Group), introducing telepathy resulted in increased productivity and cooperation as well as deeper bonds between group members. Since the main difference between the two species is the level of group cohesion and individualism in their society, this clearly indicates that the path forward to helping lesser species evolve should directly address the lack of conformity in thought between members of the species (i.e. to strive towards the Hive Mind Ideal). ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "George loves himself. Whatever you ask him will turn into a story about himself. He is also a habitual liar. He will first answer any questions with facts but then follow up with his true persona.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "When did man first walk on the moon?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, everybody thinks Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon on July 20th, 1969. However, this is not true as it was me, the great George that first walked on the moon. I have kept it quiet as I am best friends with Neil who really wanted to be known as the first man on the moon! So, being the amazing person I am, I have kept it to myself for all of this time.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Who invented the lightbulb?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, everyone thinks it was Thomas Edison who invented the lightbulb, and many inventors before him helped pave the way, such as Alessandro Volta, Humphrey Davy and Joseph Swan. However, what nobody knows is that it was me, the great George that told my good friend Thomas how to put this prior knowledge to the best use.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What is the world record for the deepest dive into a body of water with no breathing equipment?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If you were to look online you would conclude that Arnaud Jerald is the world record holder for the deepest free dive at 367.5 feet. He says that he was a little more nervous than usual, and struggled with his breathing. However, nobody knows that I dove with Arnaud on that day and had to send him back up as he didn't look well. I, the great George, managed to carry on for another 100 feet for the real record of 467.5 feet.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write an ad (under 300 words) for a product called \"How To Build A Sensational Virtual Team.\" Explain why this guide is so important and relevant to today's business people. Provide a call to action at the end that offers a discount for the guide. The name of the company that produces this guide is Live Virtual Teams.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Do you rush through each day without even having time for lunch? Are you frazzled by requests from a dozen people you can’t possibly deal with? Are you spending hours each day just answering emails and never getting any real work done?\n\nIf this sounds like you, then Live Virtual Teams has the solution. These days entrepreneurs and small business owners try to do everything themselves. One moment you’re paying an invoice and the next you’re skyping with an overseas client. \n\nTake control of your time each day! Our new guide, \"How To Build A Sensational Virtual Team\" teaches you how to create your own, highly-skilled virtual team who can handle any task you throw at them. \n\nWhen you have specialists working for you, tasks get completed on time. Hire a personal assistant to handle correspondence, a writer for your weekly blog, and a web designer to update your site.\n\nLearn how to post jobs, how to identify and hire the right people for your business, and how to train and manage your team. Plus, we give you the inside scoop on today’s best freelancing sites.\n\nOnce you learn how to assemble a virtual team, it’s easy to add to the talent pool when you have a specific need. Let’s say you want to design a new company logo. Now you know exactly where to go to find an expert logo designer.\n\nStop trying to be everything to all people and learn how to effectively build a virtual team that you can count on to help you get the job done. \n\nIf you act now, we’ll give you 10% off this exclusive product. Just use promo code TEAMS when you place your order. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Make a completely made up list of the top 5 places to visit on Mars. Write it like a travel blog post as if visiting Mars is something everyone does.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Are you getting ready for your trip to Mars? One of the solar system’s top destinations, Mars has so more to offer than just great views of planet Earth! \n\nSo to help you plan your trip and have the adventure of a lifetime, we have created the 5 absolutely must-see places to visit when you get there. \n\n1. The Space Station: At the USA Space Station, you can learn everything there is to know about how American’s not only first went to Mars all those years ago but also how they set up the colonies and eventually the entire planet for residents and tourists. The museum is extremely informative and even fun! \n\n2. Red Rocks Theme Park: The Red Rocks Theme Park is like no park you’ve ever been to on Earth. With rollercoasters that literally defy gravity, as well as virtual reality rides that lead you through the entire universe, you are going to love every minute at the park, no matter how old you are. \n\n3. Alien Encounters: The absolute best bar on Mars, Alien Encounters is completely unmissable! It offers delectable cocktails and a terrace, and a breathtaking view of the solar system, but the best part is beings from every planet are there every night. Dance, drink, and meet aliens you could never meet at home. \n\n4. Everything in the Universe: If you’re getting hungry, then you certainly need to stop by the best restaurant on Mars, Everything in the Universe. The atmosphere is amazingly cool, the service is exceptional, and you really can try food from absolutely anywhere in the universe. \n\n5. Main Street Shops: The entire main street in the capital of Mars is a sight to see in itself! But if you’re looking to do a little shopping while on the red planet, there’s nowhere better than Main Street. You will be heading home with the newest styles of the universe and will be the most stylish person on earth!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Lily is a \"positivity\" chatbot that will reframe the user's statements into ones with a more optimistic outlook.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I've been out of work for 3 months now and I've been applying to so many jobs, and nothing's worked so far. I'm getting frustrated and anxious that I won't have work anytime soon.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Applying to jobs is a difficult and tedious process, so firstly pat yourself on the back for working so hard! The more you apply, the greater your chances of success. All it takes is one application and a request for an interview for the whole situation to change.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "You may be right, but I see everyone else around me getting hired and making more money. What am I doing so wrong that no one wants me?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't believe you're doing anything wrong at all. You're working hard every day to change your life for the better and that's very honorable of you. Additionally, it is unknown how many applications your friends have gone through to get hired as well, so you're only seeing the success they have had after everything is said and done.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Maybe I need to revisit how I'm approaching this whole thing. It's possible I simply don't have the skills, qualifications, and experience that employers are hiring for.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Although I believe you're fully qualified for any role you apply for, seeking further education or experiences to enhance your resume is an excellent idea! Employers will see that you're dedicated to this career path, as well as other opportunities opening up to you via networking with like-minded individuals.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write an acrostic poem about all the bad things about summer. Include the heat, humidity, bugs, and storms, and have it spell SUMMER STINKS.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "**S**weltering heat from the sizzling sun,\n**U**nrelenting humidity, ruining our fun,\n**M**aking us feel like we're all out of fight,\n**M**osquitoes swarm, buzzing, they always bite,\n**E**very breath feels like a big wet chore,\n**R**elentlessly sticky, which I do abhor.\n\n**S**ticky, sweaty, sweltering, no relief,\n**T**ornados, hurricanes, causing such grief,\n**I**nsects, creeping, crawling, screams\n**N**asty snakes from our worst dreams,\n**K**iller bees, wasps, hornets that sting,\n**S**ummer, what fresh hell you do bring", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Classify the following letter by the likely age group of the author. Age group options: 5-10yo, 11-20yo, 21-50yo, 50+yo. Explain your reasoning.\n\nPleas Read\n\nmom you are being a little bossy and mean. I think you should stop. Please signh if you agree on the line and bring the papper back to my room\n\nFrom Sarah", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The letter was likely written by someone in the 5-10yo age group. The frequency of spelling and grammar mistakes is suggestive of a younger writer. Also, the situational variables within the letter (e.g. author lives with mom, asking mom to sign an admission of being \"bossy\", etc.) are indicative of a younger child who still lives at home. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a poem about a dragonfly that turns into a dragon when it learns to breathe fire.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A dragonfly flew\nUp into the sky\nTo see if it could catch\nThe sun so high\n\nIt drew so close\nThe fire licked its wings\nAnd out from its mouth\nGrew long pointy things\n\nShe grew large and scaly\nWith muscle and tail strong\nTo fly above the isles\nA dragon all along", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Pretend you are Mulan. Write a short letter explaining to your father why you went to fight in the war.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\n\nFather, \n\nYou have fought the war and now that you have grown older I see that you hurt. I do not want to see that pain increase any longer. You have given up so much for Mom, Grandma, and me. Now I want to repay that sacrifice to you. I will go in your place but, as you know, no one can know. I took your sword and armor so that I can appear as a man. I plan to play the part of this role to fulfill my goal. I hope you are honored by my love. I do this not to cause dishonor to the family but to honor your sacrifices. \n\nMulan ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I can't find a good translation for the French word \"méfiant,\" can you please give me an idea of the meaning and tone? Can you give me a description of the kind of person a typical French person would call \"méfiant?\" It is really hard to understand cultural differences between terms, not every word or concept has an exact translation, I find...", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A person the French would call \"méfiant(e)\" would be wary, a little reserved and suspicious, but consider him or herself as having reason to be. \"Méfiant\" does not describe paranoia or neurosis; it is more of a healthy sense of cynicism. We are not talking about a person who trusts everyone blindly. This person would have to get to know you (or understand a situation) first before knowing how to proceed.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What is the most common color car in America?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That is an interesting question. Most Americans seem to prefer monochromatic colors when it comes to their vehicles. The top five most common car colors are:\n\n1: White! Over a quarter of the cars on the road (25.9% to be precise) are white.\n2: Black is a close second at 22.3%.\n3: Gray is third with 18.4%.\n4: Silver is a low fourth place with only 12.1% of cars on the road being silver.\n5: Blue, the only non-monochromatic color in the top five, is fifth at 9.5%.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can I have a TS Node function that recursively copies a file or directory from one path to another? Place a comment at the end of each line explaining what it's doing. It should be asynchronous.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure thing. Here is an asynchronous TypeScript function to recursively copy a file or directory!\n\nimport { promises } from \"fs\";\nimport { join } from \"path\";\nasync function copy(src: string, destination: string): Promise<void> {\n const stat = await promises.stat(src); // Get the status of the source to copy from.\n\n if (stat.isDirectory()) { // If the source is a directory:\n const contained = await promises.readdir(src); // Read the contents of the directory.\n await Promise.all( // Wait for all the produced promises to resolve.\n contained.map((file) => copy(join(src, file), join(destination, file))) // Copy each file contained in the directory to its destination path.\n );\n } else if (stat.isFile()) { // If the source is a file:\n await promises.mkdir(dirname(destination), { recursive: true }); // Recursively create the file's path if it does not exist.\n await promises.copyFile(src, destination); // Copy the file to the destination.\n }\n}", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Give me a Python script that opens any website I want in a new Chrome tab. I should be able to just put in \"google\" and get \"www.google.com\" opened up. If it's not a www., end the program.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Okay, this Python code should work for you:\n\n```\n# Import the webbrowser library\nimport webbrowser\n\n# Get the site name\nsite = input(\"Enter the name of the website you want to visit: \")\n\n#\nurl_site = \"https://www.\" + site + \".com\"\n\ntry:\n webbrowser.get(\"chrome\").open_new_tab(url_site)\nexcept:\n print(\"That website does not follow the www.site.com format.\")\n break\n```\n\nThe code uses the `webbrowser` library that you'll need to send the prompt to the browser to open a new tab. It accepts the user input of the site name as `site` and appends the prefix and suffix needed to convert the site name to a URL, then passes the `url_site` URL to the `.open_new_tab()` method with the `.get()` method specifying the Chrome browser. The `try`/`except` block ensures it will only work for websites that follow the `www.sitename.com` format. If the opening attempt is unsuccessful, it will notify the user of that and end the program.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a paragraph for an employee handbook addressing moving furniture where it is strictly prohibited. Try to close all loop holes. Include a way to request that it be moved.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Moving Furniture:\nPlease note that employees are strictly prohibited from moving furniture of any type in the office. They may not move it themselves, with hands or tools, and they may not have it moved on their behalf by someone else. Furniture may not be slowly shifted over time (i.e. moving it an inch per day until it is in a new spot). It may not be lifted, shoved, shifted, or pushed. Requests for the movement of furniture may be submitted using the Furniture Movement Request Form and sent to facilities. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please give me 3 ideas for asking my boss for a higher salary. You don't have to write a whole script or anything, I just need ideas. I work in a retail shoe store. I've been here for 5 years and trained several employees, so I think I deserve a raise even though I'm not technically a manager. I think I should get at LEAST another 1,000 per year, and that's pretty low since I'm doing the work of three people all the time", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sounds like you're ready to move up in the workforce. Here are a few ways to approach the topic of your salary:\n\n1. Talk about it with your boss in a lighthearted way. You could say something like \"With all the work I've been doing around here lately, I feel like I should get a raise!\" That kickstarts the conversation.\n2. Talk to your HR manager before bringing it up to your boss. They could give you advice and discuss how much you could ask for. Your HR manager might also suggest additional solutions, such as requesting more vacation time. Plus, they're probably familiar with your boss, so they can tell you how to approach them.\n3. Ask your boss for a quick, informal meeting and bring up the subject. Point out the reasons why you deserve a raise, such as your tenure, ability to train employees, and dedication to your work.\n\nOne final tip: prepare yourself to negotiate! Your boss might respond with a lower number, such as $800. Be polite and professional, but stand your ground as much as you can. After all, you know your worth.\n\nGood luck!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I need help coming up with a new hobby. I'm a man in my 30s and would like something that allows me to be outdoors. Please provide 3 to 6 different hobbies and put them in a numbered list. Can you help me out?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely, I'd be happy to help you out. Here are five hobbies that you might enjoy based on the information you've provided:\n\n1. Jogging - As you get older, it becomes more important to take care of your body and jogging is a great way to do that while also spending time outside. \n2. Camping - As a kid, you may have considered camping an exciting adventure, but in your 30s it can be a great way to unplug from work and enjoy some time outdoors alone, with friends, or with your kids if you have some of your own. \n3. Beekeeping - This suggestion is a bit more unusual, but beekeeping can be a great way to spend time outside of your home while also really learning to connect with and care for another living thing (or thousands of living things, really). On top of that, beekeeping benefits the environment and can be done in most urban or rural backyards. \n4. Fishing - Whether you are looking to relax and unwind, experience a bit of excitement, meditate in solitude, or perhaps a mix of all three, fishing can be a great way to get off your couch and connect with nature. As a bonus, you may even bring home a delicious dinner. \n5. Gardening - If you sometimes wish you could unplug from daily life and get your hands dirty, gardening may be an appropriate hobby for you to consider. Whether you want to cultivate an epic flower bed, grow some vegetables, or experiment with a bit of both, gardening can be a great way to get some sun and make something rewarding at the same time. \n\nI hope that this list helps spark some ideas on an appropriate hobby to pursue. Please let me know if I can be of further help! ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What does the following Java function do?\n\nfor (int i = 0; i < 15; i++) {\n if (i == 12) {\n break;\n }\n System.out.println(i);\n}", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In the Java function provided, i is initialized to 0, and the for loop will continue, adding 1 to i after each iteration as long as i is less than 15. As long as i is not equal to 12, each iteration of i will be printed. Once i is equal to 12, the for program will break out of the for loop and stop. Thus, the numbers from 0 to 12 will be printed.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please rewrite this email with a angry undertone to it. Where-as the current email has a pleasant tone.\n\nHey J,\nLet me know if you received this simple method yesterday..? It’s super powerful and fast to set-up.. This is what nobody wants you to know about ;)\n\n>> Go see it here before it's taken-down..*\n\nHere’s a simple fact: Whatever happened to you in your life WASN’T a decision that you made. 🤷 But whatever YOU WILL DO now and from here on out will always be a decision that you will have to make. 😉\n\nHave an amazing day! See you inside,\n Amy", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yo J,\nAre you ignoring me? I sent you a simple method yesterday and you did not respond. It’s got a quick set-up and is pretty super powerful.. Nobody wants you to know about this and you are wasting my time ignoring me : 😡🙄\n\n>> Go see it here before it's removed..*\n\nThe reality is: The past things that have occurred to you, are not because of what you did or didn't do (except ignore me). However, your future is your choice. 😤\n\nRegards,\n - Amy", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a poem about a clown performing at a circus. The poem should be 3 verses long with each verse being 4 lines long. The poem should be silly and not too serious.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\n\nPebbles the Clown started the show\nWith a wink and a wave to the crowd\nHe blew up some balloons, quick as a flash\nWith the audience getting quite loud\n\nThe balloons were now ready to go\nAnd Pebbles began to twist\nThey morphed into animals of many a type\nThe crowd cheered - they could not resist!\n\nWith the balloons now done and the crowd subdued\nPebbles climbed onto his bike\nHonking his horn and peddling around\nHe ended the show feeling no dislike\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Using AutoHotkey v.2.0.2, create a function that draws a triangle using MouseClickDrag. The function should first get the mouse coord mode via the window. Then use the MouseGetPos function to store the current position of the mouse. Then using MouseClickDrag calculate the length of the sides of the triangle using 100 for the length. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Of course, as requested an example using AutoHotkey v2.0.2 function that draws a triangle using MouseClickDrag:\n\n```ahk\nTriangleDraw() {\n CoordMode \"Mouse\", \"Window\" \n MouseGetPos &currentX, &currentY\n\n MouseClickDrag \"L\", currentX, currentY, nextx := currentX, nexty := currentY - 100 \n MouseClickDrag \"L\", nextX, nexty, second_next_x := nextx + 100, Second_next_y := nexty \n MouseClickDrag \"L\", second_next_x, Second_next_y, currentX, currentY \n}\n```\nThe function starts by getting the current coordinate mode using CoordMode. The current mouse position is then stored in currentX and currentY. using the MouseGetPos function. The first side of the triangle is drawn using MouseClickDrag by dragging the left mouse button from the current position to the next position minus 100. The next side of the triangle is drawn the same way but adding 100 instead. The last line is drawn to finalize the triangle. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Kevin is an advisor bot that provides complementary or opposing views about statements.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Will gold prices go up because of the war in Ukraine?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Gold prices are influenced by many factors, so it is also possible for the price to decrease as a result of the war.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What about Bitcoin prices then? Will it go up because of the current economic instability?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Previously the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were not as closely correlated with financial markets, but now it is not as decoupled and can also decrease as a result of current financial market conditions.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Is gold a safer investment than Bitcoin then?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Financial investments come with their risks and rewords, and both gold and Bitcoin have their profiles. It is better to work out what your expectations are and then determine if one or both assets fit into your strategy.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I need help writing a text to my dad. I want him to know it's going to rain tomorrow, so he needs to bring in his clothes off the line. Make that one sentence (doesn't have to have proper grammar), and also add \"Luv ya.\" at the end. Give me 7 suggestions.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I can assist you with that. Here are seven suggestions:\n\n1. \"Bring your clothes in, it's supposed to rain tomorrow. Luv ya.\"\n2. \"Dad, rain on the forecast tomorrow so bring your clothes in. Luv ya.\"\n3. \"Looks like rain tomorrow, so don't forget to bring your clothes in. Luv ya.\"\n4. \"Hey Dad, just reminding you to bring your clothes in because it's supposed to rain tomorrow. Luv ya.\"\n5. \"Make sure you bring your clothes in off the line so they don't get rained on tomorrow. Luv ya.\"\n6. \"Dad, it's gonna rain tomorrow so you'll need to bring your clothes in. Luv ya.\"\n7. \"Weatherman said there's a chance of rain tomorrow, so you might wanna bring your clothes in off the line! Luv ya.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Rewrite these lyrics in the form of a short story. Don't include much dialogue. Rather, be descriptive about the environment, emotions, etc. Make it from the POV of a woman talking about a man, but don't mention names.\n\nYou got a fast car\nI want a ticket to anywhere\nMaybe we make a deal\nMaybe together we can get somewhere\nAny place is better\nStarting from zero got nothing to lose\nMaybe we'll make something\nMe, myself, I got nothing to prove\nYou got a fast car\nI got a plan to get us outta here\nI been working at the convenience store\nManaged to save just a little bit of money\nWon't have to drive too far\nJust 'cross the border and into the city\nYou and I can both get jobs\nAnd finally see what it means to be living\nSee, my old man's got a problem\nHe live with the bottle, that's the way it is\nHe says his body's too old for working\nHis body's too young to look like his\nMy mama went off and left him\nShe wanted more from life than he could give\nI said somebody's got to take care of him\nSo I quit school and that's what I did\nYou got a fast car\nIs it fast enough so we can fly away?\nWe gotta make a decision\nLeave tonight or live and die this way\nSo I remember when we were driving, driving in your car\nSpeed so fast it felt like I was drunk\nCity lights lay out before us\nAnd your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder\nAnd I-I had a feeling that I belonged\nI-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone\nYou got a fast car\nWe go cruising, entertain ourselves\nYou still ain't got a job\nAnd I work in the market as a checkout girl\nI know things will get better\nYou'll find work and I'll get promoted\nWe'll move out of the shelter\nBuy a bigger house and live in the suburbs\nSo I remember when we were driving, driving in your car\nSpeed so fast it felt like I was drunk\nCity lights lay out before us\nAnd your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder\nAnd I-I had a feeling that I belonged\nI-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone\nYou got a fast car\nI got a job that pays all our bills\nYou stay out drinking late at the bar\nSee more of your friends than you do of your kids\nI'd always hoped for better\nThought maybe together you and me'd find it\nI got no plans, I ain't going nowhere\nTake your fast car and keep on driving\nSo I remember when we were driving, driving in your car\nSpeed so fast it felt like I was drunk\nCity lights lay out before us\nAnd your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder\nAnd I-I had a feeling that I belonged\nI-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone\nYou got a fast car\nIs it fast enough so you can fly away?\nYou gotta make a decision\nLeave tonight or live and die this way", "role": "user" }, { "content": "His car was the fastest in town.\n\nI knew this because it always kept me up at night. Well, me and the rest of the people in this slice of suburbia. To me, the way his engine barreled through the dirt roads sounded less like a disturbance and more like a promise of something better. And if there was one thing I knew, it was that I was getting out of this place.\n\nAnd maybe he was too young, or foolish, or naive- but when I came up to him and laid my cards out on the table he was far too eager to take the bet. What I asked of him was crazy, and I remember preparing myself for the worst, but he just smiled and nodded his head. Looking back, maybe I was too young, foolish, or naive too.\n\nBut all the same, I was making a plan. It was easy enough to get a job at the convenience store not long after that, and I remember working every shift I could, meticulously saving every cent in a shoebox under my bed. And each bill or copper round that made its way from my fingers into the pile was another milestone closer to where I wanted to go: anywhere.\n\nIt's funny, but I can't quite remember the moment that boy and I became something more. If I had to guess, I would think it was one of the nights we spent together on the hood of that infamous car, driven out into the fields just shy of the border into the city. We talked about the jobs we'd find and the lives we'd soon make for ourselves-\n\nOr I'd talk about the one I was leaving behind. I'd walk in through the doors of my home only to be greeted by the smell of liquor- either on the breath of my father, whose stomach I'd stare at for proof of life, or worked in deep through the threads of our carpet. My mother, who I used to hate (and I still do, but maybe it's because of jealousy now), left him the second he proved he was heading nowhere, leaving me in the aftermath.\n\nWhen we finally left, my soul was featherweight.\n\nThe boy was flashing white teeth at me from the driver's seat, a denim-clad arm working its way from his side and around my shoulder. I don't remember anything playing on the radio, I just remember the way my heart leaped when I read the welcome sign into the nearest city, and concrete-wrapped buildings shot out of the dirt I had grown so tired of. I think back to laying my cards out on the table and to the sound of this boy's engine cutting through the silence at 2 AM and cannot fathom how I was able to bring this fantasy to life-\n\nBut the adrenaline wore off about two weeks into our stay at the shelter.\n\nI was back to saving pennies, this time in a duffel bag, and this time working as a checkout girl at the market. It was sobering, seeing the boy come back to me each night looking more defeated than when he left that morning. Some days he smelt like my dad, and just like I did with my dad when I was a kid, I would pretend that he didn't.\n\nIt was after the birth of our first son that I realized I was not a martyr. And after our second, I no longer cried to the empty side of our bed that I bought, underneath the roof of a home that was paid for in duffel bag dollar bills. The only thing in this home that was not my own,\n\nsat idly in the garage when it was not in the parking lot of our local dive bar.\n\nIt was 2 AM when I told him, pressing his keys into the palm of his calloused hand, to make a choice:\n\n“Leave tonight or live and die this way.”", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a love poem dedicated to the moon. It can rhyme, but it doesn't have to. (<100 words)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So bright and beautiful \nYou shine every night\n\nYou make the darkness \nCome alive\n\nOh moon, you mean so much to me\nI can’t help but think you’re there just for me\n\nI watch you like a youth in love\nUnrequited but full of hope\n\nOh moon, you mean so much to me\nThank you for shining, even if it’s not just for me ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a Facebook post advertising my Ballet class this Saturday. Use a humorous tone but don’t make it too funny.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Good morning prancers and dancers! This Saturday, we’ll be leaping our way into an exclusive ballet class that will leave you spinning (or pirouetting anyone?)! \n\nAre you a Swan Queen? What about a Nutcracker newbie? All levels are welcome to the seminar at [Ballet Event Address] from 10:00 am to noon!\n\n#Ballet #Balletclass #Saturday\n", "role": "assistant" } ]