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What is Big Data? | Big data is a term used to describe sets of data that are too large and complex to be analyzed and understood using traditional methods and tools. | general_qa |
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What does a healthy morning routine look like? | Here's an example of a healthy morning routine. You wake up at least an hour or two before your obligations begin. You start your day with a meditation practice so that you can clear your mind and focus on your intentions for the day. Then you spend at least 30 minutes on exercise. After working up a sweat, you take a shower and go through your morning getting-ready routine. You prepare coffee and breakfast, and read or spend time with a loved one as you eat. Then you begin your duties for the day. | general_qa |
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Which are the main reasons for doing a PhD? | A PhD degree provides advanced and specialized knowledge on a specific field of Science. People who pursue a PhD, are usually passionate about their subject, and wish to invest significant amount of time to research and contribute in that field. | general_qa |
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What is cloud computing in simple terms? | In simple terms cloud computing allows you to use preconfigured hardware devices and software services managed by somebody else on internet. Most cases you pay only for the resources you use and it is very easy to procure more as you need more services.
Cloud computing makes it easy to setup the technology infrastructure at a low cost and scale as you grow. | general_qa |
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How can I tell my sourdough starter is ready to use? | You can look for a few signs to see if your sourdough starter is ready to use. One common sign to look for is whether the starter has at least doubled in volume. Time can be a difficult indicator as how long it takes for a starter to double volume can vary based on temperature, hydration, and other factors. Another sign to look for is a lot of bubbles throughout the starter - this can be seen if your starter is in a glass container. Lastly, get to know your starter as you bake with it because each starter has its own unique characteristics. Learn what it will smell like when it matures - this can help you establish a baseline and identify when something is wrong with the starter as it smells "funky". | general_qa |
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What are the primary benefits of sending my child to daycare? | There are many benefits to sending your child to daycare. Daycare centers provide an effective way to socialize your child with other children and adult teachers. This allows your child to form relationships and build trust with people outside of their core family unit. Daycares provide structured learning activities that are optimized for the child’s current development stage, assisting their intellectual growth by sparking neural connections. Daycares also benefit the parents, as the professionally-trained teachers provide advice and guidance on how the parents can employ effective methods to guide their children’s development. There are many benefits to sending your child to daycare, and ultimately the decision depends on what you feel is best for your child’s development. | general_qa |
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Where to find the best croissant in San Francisco? | This is hard to say as the answer heavily depends on your preference. Arsicault is generally a very popular bakery for croissants. The croissants here are very flaky and very buttery. If that is right up your alley, definitely give them a visit! Other than Arsicault, there are many bakeries in SF that offers croissant with a creative twist. A couple examples are Hahdough for pretzel croissants and Arizmendi for sourdough croissants. Personally, I prefer my croissants to be not too buttery but moist in the middle and crunchy on the outside. My personal favorite is Schubert's Bakery in Inner Richmond. The price point and taste well align with what I am looking for! | general_qa |
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Do aliens exist? | Although there is no definitive evidence for the existence of extraterrestrial life, pictures and videos of UFOs, although of low quality, have proven to many people that not only does extraterrestrial life exist, but it is visiting Earth regularly. | general_qa |
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With the rise of plastics in the environment are legos still a good toy for kids? | Legos are popular among kids. They simulate the mind and make them focus on the details. They help exercise fine motor skills and enhance the child's ability to think creatively. Legos also help facilitate group activities through collaborative thinking. They are very adaptable and available for all ages and skill levels. Said that legos do come with their fair set of challenges. To begin with the material is made of plastic which is not environment friendly. They are also very expensive and there is a lack of buy back or exchange programs. This makes legos inaccessible for several kids and increases the amount of plastic waste. In conclusion while legos are a good play medium we need to continue making them more accessible while reducing the amount of environment waste resulting from their production. | general_qa |
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Why is ice hockey a good sport for women? | Ice Hockey is common sport for women, which is most popular in New England, the Midwest, and Canadian. Ice Hockey promotes confidence, agility, speed and team work, Many programs are available for young children as part of a learn-to-skate, co-ed and all-gender programs. Strong relationships are developed amongst teammates as they develop a common goal to develop skill and perform in games. | general_qa |
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Which onsen villages in Japan are the best to visit for foreign tourists? And what should I do once I'm in an onsen village? | There are many great onsen villages in Japan in which tourists of any nationals can enjoy the experience of bathing in natural hot springs. Some great examples are Hakone, Kusatsu and Nyuto Onsen. Ideally, you would want to spend a day or two in a village as these villages are often located in beautiful nature and offer great opportunities for hiking and walking. | general_qa |
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Extract the current cash rate from the following using the format: {x} percent
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.60 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 3.50 per cent.
Global inflation remains very high. In headline terms it is moderating, although services price inflation remains elevated in many economies. It will be some time before inflation is back to target rates. The outlook for the global economy remains subdued, with below average growth expected this year and next.
The monthly CPI indicator suggests that inflation has peaked in Australia. Goods price inflation is expected to moderate over the months ahead due to both global developments and softer demand in Australia. Services price inflation remains high, with strong demand for some services over the summer. Rents are increasing at the fastest rate in some years, with vacancy rates low in many parts of the country. The central forecast is for inflation to decline this year and next, to be around 3 per cent in mid-2025. Medium-term inflation expectations remain well anchored, and it is important that this remains the case.
Growth in the Australian economy has slowed, with GDP increasing by 0.5 per cent in the December quarter and 2.7 per cent over the year. Growth over the next couple of years is expected to be below trend. Household consumption growth has slowed due to the tighter financial conditions and the outlook for housing construction has softened. In contrast, the outlook for business investment remains positive, with many businesses operating at a very high level of capacity utilisation. | 3.60 percent | general_qa |
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Should I immigrate to Canada? | Canada is the third largest country in the world by landmass. It set a record in 2022 for most immigrants into the country, in large part to public health system, quality of living, and low crime rates. That said, Canada is experiencing very high real estate prices in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver due to lack of supply, making it very difficult for families to get ahead. | general_qa |
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How should I choose what cheese to buy? | There are many different types of cheese, so choosing what cheese to buy depends on personal preference, availability, and intended use. Washed-rind cheeses are often strongly flavored and runny so are best as a topping for bread or crackers. Harder cheeses can be eaten as a snack or grated on top of pasta. | general_qa |
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What do people usually do at a birthday party? | It is traditional for people to celebrate their birthdays with a party by inviting friends and family. You usually see a birthday cake with candles. People like to sing the "happy birthday" song together. Often there can be games come along designed by the host. For example, some people may prepare trivia questions related to their personal hobbies for attendees to answer. Balloons, flowers, banners are common decorations at a birthday party. | general_qa |
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Why do Jewish holidays begin at sunset the night before? | In many modern cultures and calendars, days begin in the morning and end at night. But what if the opposite were true? In the opening lines of the Creation story in the book of Genesis, the foundational story for all Abrahamic cultures, we learn that all the world was darkness and void. (Darkness came first.) And then God said "Let there be light." (Light came second.) "And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day."
This last sentence is critical. The first day consists of evening followed by morning. The Jewish calendar abides by this tradition. Its days are not morning to morning. Its days are night to night (as marked by sundown).
As an example, the Jewish sabbath (Shabbat) is on the 7th day of the week. Shabbat = Shevat in Hebrew, which literally translates to the number seven. The seventh day of the week is is Saturday. However, Shabbat doesn't span Saturday morning to Sunday morning. It spans Friday night to Saturday night. Many observant Jews will welcome the Shabbat with a family meal, candles, and prayer on Friday nights. | general_qa |
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What is the difference between a GPU and a CPU? | Central processing unit (CPU) and a graphics processing unit (GPU) have very different roles. The CPU can have multiple processing cores and is commonly referred to as the brain of the computer. It is essential to all modern computing systems as it executes the commands and processes needed for your computer and operating system. The CPU is also important in determining how fast programs can run, from surfing the web to building spreadsheets. The GPU is a processor that is made up of many smaller and more specialized cores. By working together, the cores deliver massive performance when a processing task can be divided up and processed across many cores.
While CPUs and GPUs have a lot in common - Both are critical computing engines. Both are silicon-based microprocessors. And both handle data - they do have different architectures and are built for different purposes.
The CPU is suited to a wide variety of workloads, especially those for which latency or per-core performance are important. A powerful execution engine, the CPU focuses its smaller number of cores on individual tasks and on getting things done quickly. This makes it uniquely well equipped for jobs ranging from serial computing to running databases.
GPUs began as specialized ASICs developed to accelerate specific 3D rendering tasks. Over time, these fixed-function engines became more programmable and more flexible. While graphics and the increasingly lifelike visuals of today’s top games remain their principal function, GPUs have evolved to become more general-purpose parallel processors as well, handling a growing range of applications. | general_qa |
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What is Long COVID? | Long COVID is the experience of COVID symptoms a month of more after someone contracts COVID-19. Two of the more common symptoms of long COVID include chronic fatigue and brain fog. The scientific community is still working hard to understand more about this condition, as today there is neither a reliable test to identify Long COVID nor a treatment. It's unclear how many people who contract COVID-19 suffer from Long COVID, but estimates range as high as 5-20%, which is one reason why concern over the prevalence of COVID-19 still persists among public health experts. | general_qa |
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My family wants to buy a dog. Which breed should we chose? | Selecting a breed is an important step when deciding on a dog. First, determine if it will be used for hunting, show or as a pet. Then decide if you would like a big, medium or small sized dog. It's also good to know if you have any allegories towards particular types of hair of fur. Finally, since breeds can vary significantly by cost you will want to contact multiple breeders and rescue shelters to find the best fit for your needs at the budget you set. | general_qa |
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What is a snook? | A snook is an inshore fish species. They cannot be commercially fished. If you want to eat a snook, you will need to catch it yourself. Snook catch limits are highly regulated by Florida fish and wildlife. | general_qa |
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Create an itinerary for 3 days in Park City Utah that is good for children and adults. Include hotels, food options, one day of skiing and activities. | Ok, here are three days for a family trip to Park city.
Day one:
- Go grocery shopping at Whole Food Market to pick up snacks, and food for lunches.
- Pick up rental skiing at Christy's for all adults and children whole are skiing.
- Eat dinner at River Horse Tavern on Main street.
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- Go skiing at Park City Resort. Purchase day passes in person or pre-purchase Epic passes online.
- Stop with the kids at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company for a treat.
- Eat dinner at High Saloon on Park Avenue.
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- Go to Park City Library which has a kids' section.
- Shop at galleries, thrift stores, or gift shops on Main Street.
- Eat dinner at Butcher House Chops and Grill. | general_qa |
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Why is Steph Curry such a good basketball player? | Stephen Curry, of the Golden State Warriors is considered one of the best basketball players in the NBA because of his ability to make shots from anywhere on the basketball court. He has been considered one of the greatest of all time because of how transformative his play-style is, opting to shoot three-pointers opposed to higher percentage lay-ups. He is a 4-time champion, a 2-time MVP, a Finals MVP, has made the most three-pointers in NBA history, and global brand leader for Under Armour. | general_qa |
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Why is selling stocks short a high risk investment technique | Short selling stocks is a high risk technique as you are betting that a stock will go down in value and the downside risk is essentially unlimited. When you buy a stock "long" you know the stock can "only" go to (0) so your risk is what you invested, when you are selling a stock "short" the stock has no limit to far it can go up and therefore how much money you can lose. | general_qa |
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Why babies cry ? | Since babies can’t speak, crying is their way to communicate what they need or feel. For instance, babies can cry because they are hungry or because their diaper is dirty or because their tummy hurts or just because they to let go of emotions. The type, the intensity and the length of cries can vary from one baby to another. | general_qa |
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How do you find a college internship in your interested field of study? | You can research open internship positions through many sources, including LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, company websites and college career websites. Networking with alumni, friends, family and company employees is also another source for learning and applying to open positions. With each position receiving many applications, you need to identify a way to have your resume flagged for the recruiting manager. | general_qa |
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Why do people travel do different places? | One reason for people to travel is business. They meet customers, or colleagues in different cities, possibly different countries. Even when the main purpose of travel is business, there is also a social aspect to it. Meeting colleagues or customers in a casual environment, e.g. for lunch or dinner helps with creating stronger relationships. | general_qa |
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Why 2 is greater than 3? | This is a trick question. 2 is not greater than 3. As a matter of fact, 3 is greater than 2. That being said, you could potentially define a mathematical space in which 2 is greater than 3. However, in real life we refer to real number domain in which 3 is greater than 2. | general_qa |
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How do I travel from SF to Aspen ski resorts? | During winter season, United airline operates direct flight from SFO to ASE a few times a week. ASE is the local airport of Aspen. Once you arrive at ASE, most hotels and resorts offer complimentary shuttle to and from the local airport. Direct flight usually ends around the first week of April, so if that's not an option, you can either take a 1-stop flight from SFO to ASE, or fly into Denver then drive to Aspen. The drive is about 4.5 hours if the road condition is okay. If cost is a concern, flying to Denver and use rental car is usually cheaper. | general_qa |
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Why playing Phase 10 make people so angry? | Unlike a similar card game, Uno, players can target one another in a more direct way. This can cause players to feel singled out and targeted which may feel unfair. Skip cards can be given to anyone which means that everyone can skip the same person if they wanted to or make someone draw card after card until they are so far behind there is no reason for them to continue to play the game. This can be frustrating and cause players to lash out. | general_qa |
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Why is Dungeons and Dragons so popular nowadays? | Dungeons and Dragons, also commonly known as D&D is a role playing game that has been around since the 70s. D&D has been enjoying somewhat of a resurgence in recent years and has gained more mainstream appeal thanks largely to the internet and streaming in particular. Shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20 where campaigns are streamed often in real time over the internet have made D&D more accessible than ever before. The success of Critical Role in particular is noteworthy, with Amazon Prime developing an animated show based on the first campaign and a second show announced adapting the second campaign. There is even a D&D movie in the works set to release in 2023 with a cast of renowned actors like Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. | general_qa |
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Are seed oils bad for you? | Seed oils such as vegetable, canola, soy, sunflower, etc. are high in omega 6 fatty acids. Research has shown that diets high in omega 6 fatty acids lead to systemic inflammation. Unlike seed oils, saturated fat is usually derived from animal products, however they’ve been demonized by various communities with political agendas. Unlike seed oils, saturated fats do not contain a high amount of omega 6 fatty acid. | general_qa |
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What is the sport of Ultimate? | Ultimate, originally known as ultimate frisbee, is a non-contact team sport played with a disc flung by hand. Ultimate was developed in 1968 by AJ Gator in Maplewood, New Jersey. Although ultimate resembles many traditional sports in its athletic requirements, it is unlike most sports due to its focus on self-officiating, even at the highest levels of competition. The term "frisbee" is a registered trademark of the Wham-O toy company, and thus the sport is not formally called "ultimate Frisbee", though this name is still in common casual use. Points are scored by passing the disc to a teammate in the opposing end zone. Other basic rules are that players must not take steps while holding the disc, and interceptions, incomplete passes, and passes out of bounds are turnovers. Rain, wind, or occasionally other adversities can make for a testing match with rapid turnovers, heightening the pressure of play. | general_qa |
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How do you start your child playing soccer? | A great place to start is to start your child on a rec league. These are normally for beginners and emphasize having fun and usually are a short, low financial commitment. If they enjoy this experience, moving up to a club level league is a great next step. This is a larger commitment both in terms time and money. | general_qa |
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What are the steps to care for a houseplant? | First, be sure to provide water, sunlight and humidity levels necessary for the variety of plant you have. For example, succulent-type plants may require less frequent waterings than their green-leafy counterparts. Research your new plants' preferred sunlight, water, and humidity requirements so you can provide the best care. Second, be sure to review your newly acquired houseplant for any pests before introducing them into your home. You’ll want to check the leaves for mealy bugs, spider mites, etc. and the soil for pests such as fungus gnats. If you find any of these be sure to quarantine your new plant away from your current plants and treat with a pesticide of your choosing. Many houseplant owners use neem oil to treat pests. Third, upsize or repot your plant only when it is ready. Your new plant likely will be happy for a while in its current nursery (plastic) container that it came home from the shop in. You can choose to upsize the pot once you notice signs of the plant being root bound (the roots take up a majority of the pot) such as water draining from the pot quickly and the soil not becoming saturated or the plant slows its growth of new leaves (unless its the winter season at which time plants naturally slow or stop new growth). Spring time is the best time to repot your plants. | general_qa |
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Who was the best player in Denver Broncos franchise history? | John Elway is considered the best player in Denver Broncos history. He led the team to five Super Bowls, winning two of them. Elway had great talent as a passer, but would also use his legs to help the team win. In fact, Elway is the only player to compile 50,000 yards passing and 3,000 rushing. His most memorable play was the "helicopter' first down in Super Bowl XXXII. | general_qa |
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What do you think: can we release this without a UI and add that later? Can we release it as GA without a UI? | I think we're better off releasing it as an update to. the public preview if we aren't going to have a UI. And the API needs to be very well documented. If we do release it as GA without a UI, we should definitely message to customers that a UI is coming (although not promise a time frame or ETA). | general_qa |
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Who is the toughest teenage mutant ninja turtle? | Whilst all the ninja turtles are training martial artists, who is actually the toughest is a subjective opinion. However, Raphael is normally portrayed as the most aggressive and toughest fighter due to his more aggressive demeanour and attitude. All are capable fighters, but Raphael is probably the one who would be the hardest to defeat. | general_qa |
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Who invented Calculus? | Calculus was developed independently by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhem Leibniz at around the same time. Later work by Cauchy, Weierstrass, and Riemann brought full rigor to Calculus as a distinct branch of mathematics. | general_qa |
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Why is soccer so popular? | Soccer, or football, is played in every corner of the globe, from world-class pitches to back streets. All one needs to play is a round ball and some markers to signify the goals. The same cannot be said for other sports which commonly require specialized equipment or venues. Due to this accessibility, the world has seen many great footballing talents come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and nations.
It is a team-based sport that is incredibly unpredictable. Ironically, underdogs have frequently overcome defying odds to win. It is a beautiful sport to watch as moments of individual skill or team play can completely change the outcome of a game.
For these reasons, among many others, is why football is the world's most popular sport and is commonly referred to as "the beautiful game." | general_qa |
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How many minutes in a football match? | There are 90 minutes in a football match. This is played in two 45 minute halves where teams swap sides of the pitch at half-time. This is for football, also called soccer, which is one of the most popular sports in Europe. | general_qa |
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What are the differences between an upright piano and a grand piano? | The main differences between an upright piano and a grand piano are:
- action mechanisms: an upright piano utilizes a string action to allow vertically placed hammers to reset, while gravity returns the hammers in a grand piano, offering better responsiveness and repetition speed
- pedals: a grand piano usually have 3 pedals, and an upright piano has 2 or 3 pedals with different functions.
Though it depends on the specific models and conditions, a grand piano usually offers better dynamic range and richer resonance than an upright piano. | general_qa |
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Why do you like ballet so much? | Ballet is a true form of art. I enjoy taking ballet classes because we always dance with beautiful piano music during the floor and barre exercises. It is so relaxing when my body naturally dances with classical music. Ballet has some rigid rules when conducting certain movements, but it truly can be creative. Anyone at any age can attend a ballet class, and can create his or her own piece of ballet dance.
Many people say Ballet is an intensive sport, because one often gets very sweaty after taking a ballet class. It is true that ballet is a good exercise for anyone who takes the class or performs on a stage. But because of the beautiful music that comes along during the classes, we/ballet dancers do not feel as tired as going to a gym or running a marathon. The music helps us forget about the soreness in muscles. Our bodies are as light as feathers during turns and leaps. | general_qa |
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Why do people like gardening? | People like to garden to grow their own food, flowers, and medicine, as well as experience the outdoors and natural ecosystems around us. Some also like to garden to improve the aesthetics and monetary value of their property. | general_qa |
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What is Multicloud? | Multicloud simply refers to deploying workloads to multiple public clouds. Companies may have several motivations for multicloud deployments. SaaS platforms often wish to offer services close to existing customer workloads, which is especially critical for data intensive applications, where network latency and bandwidth limitations can negatively affect performance and data egress costs can be prohibitive. Another common motivation for multicloud approach is to take advantage of the best services across several clouds. For example, a company might want to handles its Google Ads and Analytics data in Google Cloud and deploy kubernetes through GKE. And the company might want to adopt Azure specifically for Microsoft workloads. And the company may like AWS for some best-in-class services and its huge mindshare, making it easy to find AWS-proficient engineers. Given the intense competition among cloud providers, expect them to offer more best-of-breed services, making multicloud more compelling. | general_qa |
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Why do Germans love their cars? | Germans spend a lot of money on their cars. Whether by leasing or buying. It is a kind of status symbol and German engineering is memorized every day via advertising or even cars driving around. Many sports car manufacturers like Porsche or even Mercedes manage to attract more and more clientele through their pricing and advertising through social media, serving not only the rich society. | general_qa |
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Why do cats lick themselves | Cats lick to show affection, to bond with you and other cats, and to groom themselves. Licking excessively can signal your cat has a medical issue, an allergy, or stress and anxiety. You may need to take your cat to the vet for evaluation and treatment if they develop bald spots from grooming too much | general_qa |
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where is khargone? | Khargone is a town in Madhya Pradesh India, situated near river Kunda. It's on the southwest corner of the state. it borders with Maharastra state to the south. Khargone is also a district with the same name. The weather in Khargone is very hot in summers with temperatures reaching above 40 degree celcius. The city has a famous temple know as "Nav Grah Temple" which means nine planets. It also has a fort. | general_qa |
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Why are there speed limits on public roads? | Governments create and enforce speed limits for humans driving vehicles on public roads in the interest of public safety. The speed limits generally depend on the type of road, including whether it is in a residential area or a freeway. Police officers enforce posted limits by patrolling the roads and checking the speeds of vehicles around them using radar technology. By preventing vehicles from traveling at excessive speeds, speed limits help keep roadways safer for everyone. | general_qa |
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Why do people exercise? | Exercise provides many benefits to physical and mental health. It increases strength, cardiovascular health, extends life expectancy, and generally improve people mental and emotional well-being.
Often exercise occur during very enjoyable activities, such as sports and outdoor recreation. Those activities attract people to exercising. | general_qa |
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Why do people like to run very long distances like marathons? | As with all endurance sports, long distance running can pose an enjoyable challenge for some people. Some athletes are known to like running for its health benefits, its feeling of calm or meditative relaxation, or companionship with other runners. Whether running for fun or in a competitive race event, the feeling of accomplishment that comes from tackling a long distance by foot brings joy to many people. It may not be the best activity for all people though, and some may find activities such as bike riding or water-sports a more enjoyable way to achieve the same feeling. | general_qa |
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Summarize the following paragraph about Microsoft in 2 sentences:
Microsoft 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. Microsoft ranked No. 14 in the 2022 Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue; it was the world's largest software maker by revenue as of 2022. It is considered as one of the Big Five American information technology companies, alongside Alphabet (parent company of Google), Amazon, Apple, and Meta (formerly Facebook).
Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. It rose to dominate the personal computer operating system market with MS-DOS in the mid-1980s, followed by Windows. The company's 1986 initial public offering (IPO), and subsequent rise in its share price, created three billionaires and an estimated 12,000 millionaires among Microsoft employees. Since the 1990s, it has increasingly diversified from the operating system market and has made a number of corporate acquisitions, their largest being the acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in December 2016, followed by their acquisition of Skype Technologies for $8.5 billion in May 2011.
As of 2015, Microsoft is market-dominant in the IBM PC compatible operating system market and the office software suite market, although it has lost the majority of the overall operating system market to Android. The company also produces a wide range of other consumer and enterprise software for desktops, laptops, tabs, gadgets, and servers, including Internet search (with Bing), the digital services market (through MSN), mixed reality (HoloLens), cloud computing (Azure), and software development (Visual Studio). | Microsoft is an American software company that is well known for its Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and Cloud Computing (Azure), etc amongst many others. It was founded by Bill Gates and worth over a trillion dollars. | general_qa |
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I am working on a blog post on the effect of Snapchat on teenagers. Can you help me think of a few titles for the post? For background, I think Snapchat has a negative effect on our teenagers ability to focus, maintain healthy in-person relationships, and develop into productive adults. | Sure, here are a few ideas: "Snapchat negatively affects our teens focus and ability to maintain healthy relationships," "Snapchat and the decline of youth productivity," Snapchat filters hide the complexities of teenage reality," "Snapchat wins when our teenagers lose themselves online," and "But first, let me take a selfie: teens put off college and the workforce to become social influencers." | general_qa |
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How do you know if you reached product market fit? | Product market fit, a term used by the startups ecosystem to identify if they have a product that satisfies a need for a number of customers for a problem they are currently facing. There is not a single unit of measurement if a startup reached product market fit or not. One of the ways to measure product market fit is if a startup is able to develop a repeatable sales process and are able to do basic forecasting for revenue. A product market fit is crucially important for the first product released by a startup but it’s also important for all upcoming releases of new products. | general_qa |
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Why do audiophiles spend lots of money on high-end audio equipment and does more expensive gear always sound better than less expensive hardware? | While it is generally true that audiophiles are willing to spend more money on high-end gear than those less passionate about audio, justification for this additional financial outlay is not solely based on the equipment’s definitive sonic superiority.
There are a handful of key attributes that define audio equipment’s performance, including: frequency response, detail, texture, layering ability, coherency, vocal presentation, and timbre and tonality. Audiophiles typically seek out gear capable of performing well in many or all of these areas, and it is often these elevated expectations that drive an audiophile’s willingness to spend more. However, there are elements of subjectivity at play, as well as physiological differences, that can lead to variations in interpretation of what sounds “accurate” or “engaging.” Therefore, even if it is generally true that most expensive audio equipment objectively performs better than their lesser priced counterparts, individual preference and anatomy can cause differences in expectations or hearing that can lead to different perceptions of sonic performance, even with high-end audio gear.
The Erlkonig is an In-Ear Monitor made by German producer, Vision Ears. By many, it is thought to be one of the best In-Ear Monitors ever made. At a retail price of over $4,000, it is also generally considered to be quite expensive. Widely regarded to perform extremely well, the Erlkonig has 13 balance armature drivers, 4 user-selectable sound settings, and shells made out of silver. While non-audiophiles will likely scoff at its price and be indifferent to the Erlkonig’s specifications, many audiophiles will salivate at the chance for even a single listen. Even though many deep-pocketed audiophiles could justifiably purchase the Erlkonig, there are plenty of audiophiles and non-audiophiles who do not enjoy the IEM’s sound. For others, the shell is ergonomically incompatible with their ears. So, even if expensive audio gear on the whole performs and sounds “better” than lesser priced gear, unique preferences and anatomical variation also shape perception of sonic performance. | general_qa |
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What is Cuneiform? | Cuneiform is a logo-syllabic script that was used to write several languages of the Ancient Middle East. The script was in active use from the early Bronze Age until the beginning of the Common Era. It is named for the characteristic wedge-shaped impressions (Latin: cuneus) which form its signs. Cuneiform was originally developed to write the Sumerian language of southern Mesopotamia (modern Iraq). Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system. | general_qa |
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What is the greenhouse effect? | The greenhouse effect is the process by which the sun's energy gets trapped in a planet's atmosphere and heat's the planet's surface. The energy gets trapped due to the planet's atmosphere having a higher transparency to visible radiation from the sun than it does to infrared radiation that gets emitted after bouncing off of the planet's surface. | general_qa |
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How can I improve my sleep? | There are a number of variables that can help you improve your sleep. It is important to try different recommendations and see which ones will have the biggest impact for you. Sleep is the foundation of our mental and physical health and performance in all endeavors.
1) View sunlight by going outside within 30-60 minutes of waking. Do that again in the late afternoon, prior to sunset. If you wake up before the sun is out and you want to be awake, turn on artificial lights and then go outside once the sun rises.
On bright cloudless days: view morning and afternoon sun for 10 min; cloudy days: 20 min; very overcast days 30-60 min. If you live someplace with very minimal light, consider an artificial daytime simulator source.
Don’t wear sunglasses for this practice if you safely can, but contact lenses and eyeglasses are fine.
No, you don’t have to look directly at the sun, and never look at ANY light so bright it is painful to view! That said, you can’t wear a brimmed hat, sunglasses and remain in the shade and expect to “wake up” your circadian clock.
2) Wake up at the same time each day and go to sleep when you first start to feel sleepy. Pushing through the sleepy late evening feeling and going to sleep too late is one reason people wake at 3 am and can’t fall back asleep.
3) Avoid caffeine within 8-10 hours of bedtime.
4) Avoid viewing bright lights—especially bright overhead lights between 10 pm and 4 am. Here is a simple rule: only use as much artificial lighting as is necessary for you to remain and move about safely at night. Blue blockers can help a bit at night but still dim the lights. Viewing bright lights of all colors are a problem for your circadian system. Candlelight and moonlight are fine.
5) Limit daytime naps to less than 90 min, or don’t nap at all.
6) If you wake up in the middle of the night (which, by the way, is normal to do once or so each night) but you can’t fall back asleep, consider doing an NSDR protocol when you wake up.
7) Keep the room you sleep in cool and dark and layer on blankets that you can remove.
Your body needs to drop in temperature by 1-3 degrees to fall and stay asleep effectively. Body temperature increases are one reason you wake up. Thus, keep your room cool and remove blankets as needed. If it’s too hot you would have to use a cooling device and that’s harder than simply tossing off blankets if you get too warm.
8) Drinking alcohol messes up your sleep. As do most sleep medications.
9) Kids have changing sleep needs over time. Adjust accordingly.
Teens might be night owls at 15 but become “morning people” as they age or need 6 hours a night in summer and 7-8 in winter. It will vary. | general_qa |
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As a leader, how do you build an environment of trust? | In order to build an environment of trust, a leader should should take a bottom-up approach to identify and empathize on efforts being taken by the team in the ground, and be able to relate to it. One of the main pillars of strong leadership is built on trust, which can flourish over a period of time by nurturing the team, keeping faith on them and holding their hands during difficult times. | general_qa |
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Hello, my family and I recently went to the zoo and saw a number of animals. Please identify the animals in this summary and organize them in order of size. My son's favorite animal is an elephant, and he saw an elephant in the grassland. My wife caught a parakeet trying to eat our popcorn. My daughter was scared by lion that she saw on the prairie. I missed all of these animals and only saw a boa constrictor in an a cage. | The animals in your summary by size are an elephant, a lion, a boa constrictor, and a parakeet. This sounds like a fun trip to the zoo! | general_qa |
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What triggers urticaria at night and why are hives and itching at their worst? | Getting hives at night could mean that you have come into contact that triggers the allergic reaction. It could very well be something you ate or the fabric of your sheets or your current environment. One must avoid triggers and use anti-itch medicine without prescription to alleviate the problem. | general_qa |
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What is the city of Denver like? | Denver is a big city, nestled directly to the east of the Rocky Mountains. Many people that live in Denver are educated and have a friendly attitude. It is a family friendly and dog friendly city, with many parks, recreational activities and a lot of green space/trails. With the abundance of green space, and 300 days of sunshine, Denver provides many opportunities to have an active lifestyle. Some of the most popular activities include hiking, biking, rock climbing and skiing. | general_qa |
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Name 5 different vegetables. List them with dashes | - Carrot
- Kale
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
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Is Microsoft a FAANG stock? | FAANG is an acronym that refers to the stocks of five hot new technology companies in the 2010s with huge potential growth. FAANG is made up of the first letter of each of these companies. They are Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (now Alphabet).
Microsoft is not part of this mix, as by the 2010s Microsoft was already a well established and mature company. | general_qa |
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What is a side slide in aviation? | It is a technique used to compensate for a crosswind. It is used primarily during takeoff and landing. It is first established by lowering the upwind wing using aileron by moving the yoke or stick in the direction of the wind. Then apply enough rudder to keep from turning. | general_qa |
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What do I need to be aware of when talking to an alien? | You need to carefully consider your actions and presuppose a friendly exchange. Here are suggestions that may help:
1. Try to avoid using offensive behavior and remarks. Respect each other's culture, values and dignity.
2. Try not to mention any human weapons, technology, and information that can cause damage or confusions.
3. During the communication, make sure to confirm the other party's attitude towards humans. Whenever possible, choose aliens with a friendly attitude to communicate with. If you see hostility toward you, or even toward humanity, be vigilant and inform others if the situation is out of your control.
Always keep in mind that your actions may concern humans or represent others. Your communication with aliens requires compliance with the ethics and laws of both parties. | general_qa |
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What are Jindo dogs like? | Jindos are extremely loyal, and territorial. Unlike most dogs, Jindos do not play fetch, and rarely bark. They are also very independent, and some would say they march to the beat of their own drum. When meeting strangers they tend to be very reserved, but are highly affectionate to their owners. It is very hard to earn their trust, but once you do Jindos make loving companions. | general_qa |
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How do I find my Tesla charging station? | Access charge settings by touching Controls > Charging when Tesla is in Park. You can also touch the battery icon on the touchscreen to access charge settings. | general_qa |
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Is there a relation between wavelength and frequency? | Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency. Wavelength is the distance between crests of waves whereas Frequency is number of waves occur in given time. Higher the frequency , lower the wavelength and vice-versa | general_qa |
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What is the city of Portsmouth in England famous for? | Portsmouth is a coastal town in the south of England only connected to the mainland by three road bridges built over the sea. Portsmouth has a long and well documented history that is closely associated with the Royal Navy, who are headquartered there, and the sea faring exploits of the British have shaped the modern day culture we see there today. Ship building and Engineering industries are most prevalent in Portsmouth with the local "super" Hospital and University also being amongst the largest employers. It is also worth noting that the local football club is well supported by the community and is famous throughout the English Football Leagues for the passion and commitment shown by their fans - particularly when they travel for away fixtures. | general_qa |
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Who built the great pyramid of Giza? | Mainstream archaeologists claim that the great pyramid was built by pharaoh Khufu. There is not much evidence to support that claim given that the Egyptians left no written accounts of the methods and timing of the pyramid construction.
Some scientists have proposed the theory that the great pyramids were actually built by a lost civilization. This theory claims that a cataclysmic event whipped out this civilization at the end of the period known as the Younger Dryas. | general_qa |
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What are the best types of pets for a family with kids? | The best types of pets for a family to get are those that match the energy level and time commitment that the family is willing to commit to. For example, if the family is frequently going to be away on trips, they should think about if their absence would cause stress for the pet and how much care they would need to arrange for the pet while they are away. Types of pets that involve less time and care are: Fish, snakes and turtles. Pets that involve more time and care are: Dogs, Cats, Birds, Guinea pigs, and hamsters. | general_qa |
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Why would anyone go river rafting? | River rafting offers an opportunity to see nature from a new point of view. You enjoy scenery a the pace of the river current, whether on flat water, through gentle riffles or in whitewater. The flora and fauna that you see will vary wildly depending on the ecosystem and area of the river you float. For example, in Oregon alone you can raft rivers flowing down in conditions ranging from semi desert to deep forest. | general_qa |
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Why do people read books? | People may read books for a number of reasons. Most commonly, people either read books for entertainment, or for information. These types of books are generally separated into fiction and non-fiction books. A fiction book may craft a story for the reader to consume, exciting their mind by the premise of this new world the author paints for them. A non-fiction book can provide useful information to the reader, and help them learn a new subject. | general_qa |
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Can planets in the Solar System be seen with the naked eye? | Yes, under the correct weather conditions, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter can be seen with the naked eye. Other planets in the Solar System can only be observed with strong telescopes. Venus is the third brightest object in the sky and can be seen usually during twilight. | general_qa |
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How do you juggle? | Juggling is the act of continually throwing and catching three or more objects, usually balls. Humans juggle for entertainment, recreation, exercise, and fun. Some jugglers are professionally hired to perform at birthday parties, festivals, and events. You juggle by throwing balls from hand to hand, releasing a ball before catching another. | general_qa |
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Why do humans play sports? | Humans play sports for a variety of reasons but one reason is to have fun. Playing sports is also a good form of exercise which helps humans stay in shape. Not everyone enjoys playing sports but for those that do they often enjoy competing against one another. | general_qa |
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How can I become a pilot? | The first step to become a private or commercial pilot is to join a flight school and get a license. Pilots must also meet basic medical requirements to fly, applying for a medical certificate.
Private pilots can fly light aircraft such as Cessnas and Pipers for leisure. They can fly solo or take passengers with them. Commercial pilots undergo further training to private pilots, allowing them to get a Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) to fly for companies and airlines. | general_qa |
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How Fast Does An Average Person Run? | Males run at an average speed of 8 mph, and women run at an average speed of 6.5 mph.
People running for their lives, not for recreational purposes, can run at an average speed of 12 mph. Athletes and gym enthusiasts tend to be faster than the average person and may run at a speed as high as 14 to 17 mph. The numbers change when referring to endurance and long-distance trails. Sprinters running a short distance average 10 mph. However, it’s hard to maintain that momentum for a long distance. When using data on the average running speed for five kilometers, males have an average running speed of 5.9 mph, and women have an average running speed of 5 mph. | general_qa |
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What is the average interest rate for a 30 year mortgage in the United States? | The average interest rate for a 30 year mortgage in the United States as of Tuesday, March 28th is 7.9%. The interest rate that you'll actually for a mortgage get depends on your lender, credit score, and debt to income ratio, among other things. | general_qa |
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What is lacrosse? | Lacrosse is the original and oldest sport in North America. it is one of the national sports of Canada. It was created by French-Canadian Jesuit missionary priests in Canada, in the 17th Century. The game of lacrosse is based on the traditional Native American game "baggataway."' This means "little brother of war;" it was also commonly referred to as "The Creator's Game." There are currently three predominant versions of lacrosse: Field Lacrosse, Box Lacrosse, and Women's Lacrosse.
Field lacrosse is the men's outdoor version of the game. There are 10 players on each team, on the field at once. These players consist of 3 attackmen, 3 midfielders, 3 defensemen, and one goalie. Each player has a helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads, and a lacrosse stick. 6 players carry a short stick, which measures between 40 to 42 inches, and a maximum of four players on the field at a time can carry a long stick, which is between 52 and 72 inches long. Short sticks are generally used by offensive players, and long sticks by defensive only players. The goalie has a specific stick to his position, with a. wider "head" to assist in making saves. The ball for play is made of solid rubber, about the size of a baseball. A lacrosse goal measures 6 feet by 6 feet. Teams are awarded one point for getting the ball into the goal.
Each game is 60 minutes long, made up of four 15 minute periods. At the start of each period, and after ever goal, there is a face-off at the center of the field. A unique aspect of lacrosse is that on a shot, when the ball goes out of bounds, possession is awarded to the team closet to the ball when it went out. On out of bounds other than a shot attempt, possession is awarded to the opposite team that touched it last. During the course of play teams may substitute players "on the fly," through a designated substitution area (commonly referred to as "the box"), which is in between the benches of both teams.
Penalties in lacrosse result from rule violations, deemed by either an infraction (commonly referred to as a "technical foul"), or a personal foul. The result of the offending team is either losing possession of the ball, or temporarily losing a player for a designated period of time (similar to hockey). The offending player serves their penalty in the box. The team that has taken the penalty is the playing "man-down" for the time serving portion of the rule violation, while the other team is player "man-up."
The generally consensus for who the greatest lacrosse player of all time is usually between three players: Jim Brown, Gary Gait, and John Grant. | general_qa |
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Why would people not like Goose Goose Duck? | the core mechanism is built on the premise of acting/lying, which is not a prevalent skill in today’s population. Unlike Texas Hold’em, where a player only needs to lie to play well can also enjoy it without lying, GGD and WW require all players to have the capacity to lie. If one participant is a bad liar, the whole game is ruined. This is because in its essence, GGD is a game where a set of players guard a secret, and the rest of players uncover that secret. To make this process fun and intellectually stimulating, we first need to remove the more obvious secret-revealing signals like voice tones and facial expressions. What’s worse, it only takes 1 player to leak the secret for everyone, which imposes an incredibly high entry barrier | general_qa |
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Q: What treatments are available in the U.S. to treat COVID-19? | A: The FDA has approved and authorized treatments for COVID-19 for emergency use during this public health emergency. View the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) page to see all products authorized to treat COVID-19. Read our article: Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19. | general_qa |
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Why the Kings will beat the Warriors in the Playoffs | The Kings and Warriors both have high octane offenses and are both weak on defense. Both teams have superior shooting but where Kings lack in playoff experience, they gain in youth. Warriors star players are all over the age of 31 and are on their last legs. Where Kings will thrive is in the paint, the warriors have no one to stop Sabonis. He will dominated Draymond Green in the paint and force double teams which will lead to another Sabonis skill, passing. | general_qa |
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Why are many plants green? | Many plants are green because of the use of a green pigment, chlorophyll, in the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process that a plant uses to use its stored energy and carbon dioxide and water into glucose. Chlorophyll’s role is to provide this energy by absorbing sunlight and turn that sunlight into energy. Chlorophyll is green as it absorbs all collards of white light except for green. This color is reflected back which gives chlorophyll a green appearance. | general_qa |
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How do I avoid and protect myself of being hacked? | There are multiple ways to be vigilant and protect your digital identity and presence in the Internet. First turn on MFA (Multiple Factor Authentication) everywhere for all your accounts work (must be turned on if your employer takes security seriously) and personal accounts. Second NEVER reuse passwords, instead use a Password Manager. There are several for instance Google Chrome browser provides a password manager out of the box. Same if you use Apple products (iOS, Safari web browser, etc.). There are also commercial password managers such as 1Password and LastPass. Third never click or open URL links that look suspicious or from unknown senders. Fourth use a digital key like a Yubikey. The YubiKey is an easy to use extra layer of security for your online accounts. A single YubiKey has multiple functions for securing your login to email, online services, apps, computers, and even physical spaces. These are some basic steps that will protect your digital identity. Finally ALWAYS use a Lockscreen for your desktop computer, laptop, etc. All your devices should always auto lock after 3-5 minutes of inactivity. These basic steps provide a solid foundation so you will never be hacked. | general_qa |
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Why do cats have so many different types of personalities? | Every cat is different, just like every human being is different. They have different genes, and grow at different environments. Though they are so different, they share commonalities. Most of them are natural hunters, very curious about their surroundings. They are often sweet and cuddly with human. Sometimes they don't listen well, because they are still not fully trained by human after thousands of years. Some cats love to play catch, while some others like to lazily laying under the sun. | general_qa |
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Extract all the people and places from the following piece of texts: "The Hunger Games follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, a girl from District 12 who volunteers for the 74th Hunger Games in place of her younger sister Primrose Everdeen. " | People: Katniss Everdeen, Primrose Everdeen
Place: District 12 | general_qa |
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Did you know the Earth is flat? | No, that is incorrect. While people once believed the world was flat, there is scientific evidence that the Earth is actually an irregularly shaped ellipsoid | general_qa |
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What are the merits of skipping breakfast? Can you target your answer to a typical American and describe in layman's terms rather than detailed scientific jargon? | A truism instilled in youths is "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day". A well-rounded breakfast may indeed lead to a productive and energetic day. However, advertisements often position breakfast as a dessert rather than a well-rounded meal. For example, many eat sugary cereal with large servings of milk to kickstart their day. This is ill-advised. One should consider a glass of water or cup of coffee in place of breakfast. Skipping breakfast creates a "fast" in the body, which allows restoration of vital biological functions without spending cycles digesting new nutrients. In short, if one skips breakfast, additional time and focused energy may be awarded, especially if the breakfast has a poor nutrient profile. | general_qa |
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Give me a one line summary of the story below:
A long long time ago the Queen of Odisha heard that there was a master stone sculptor who made such stunning statues of the gods that people would weep from happiness at the beauty of the statues if they saw them. One summer day, while resting indolently with the King in the main hall of the royal palace, the Queen suddenly had a thought. "How nice it would be, King, if we could build some beautiful statutes of Lord Jagannath so that the people can come worship Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subadhra. What do you think?"
The King thought for a few minutes, and then nodded in agreement. "What do you have in mind, my Queen?" And so, soon the stone sculptor was summoned to appear before the Court for an appointment to build in his way the statutes of the gods. Soon the monsoon season started and the sculptor appeared in front of the court, awaiting his appointment. He was a humble man from the mountainous regions of Odisha. Even at his best-dressed, one couldn't help but notice his rough hands, and the small sprinkling of dust that seemed ever present in his hair.
The King and Queen graciously waited as the sculptor bowed and then asked "Your majesties, what can I do for you?" The Queen leaned forward in her throne and her voice rang out in the court "We have heard, o Master Sculptor, of your skills from people far and wide across the Kingdom. We dream of having you put your skills to use to build beautiful statues that will represent Lord Jagannath, Subhadra, and Balabhadra for our people to worship."
The sculptor was silent. As his silence extended, ministers of the court began to feel restless. "Speak up! How can you be silent when the Queen graces you so!" But still, the sculptor was silent.
The King and Queen sat patiently in their thrones as they waited for the sculptor to respond. Perhaps the enormity of the task was too much. Perhaps, the sculptor was thinking of what he should ask for in return. Or even more, perhaps, the sculptor was awed and honored by the request.
At last, as the shadows from the late afternoon sun began to stretch across the floors of the hall, the sculptor shifted his weight, and opened his mouth to speak. "Your majesties, you grace me with such a request, I cannot help but oblige. It is an honor." At this, the Queen sat as straight as a rod, listening for the words that would come next. "But, I can do this on one condition only. I will work in a closed hall, where none may enter - regardless of whether they can hear me working or otherwise. None may enter until I open the doors from within and proclaim to all that the statues are completed."
The ministers gasped - what a strange request from this man. Was he a fool? What if he just slept and ate and didn't do any work? How could the King and Queen trust that he would do the work he was promising to do? The Queen looked on thoughtfully. She glanced at the King, and it seemed to her that he agreed on this condition without reservation. She looked at the sculptor and then nodded her assent. "We decree that you shall build these statues in a hall set aside, into which no one shall enter until your work is complete and you proclaim that to us after opening the doors of the hall from within." | The Queen of Odisha invites a master stone sculptor to build statutes to the gods, Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, with the promise that no one will disturb the sculptor until the sculptor finishes the statues and tells everyone that he has finished the statues. | general_qa |
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What are the main use cases for AWS Kinesis? | Some of the main use cases for AWS Kinesis are:
1. Real-time Data Streaming and Processing
2. Log Aggregation and Data Pipeline
3. Messaging and Notification Services
4. Metrics and Monitoring
5. Data Integration and ETL
6. CDC Events Ingestion
7. Clickstream Data Analysis
8. Fraud Detection and Security
9. Recommendation Systems
10. Internet of Things (IoT) Data Ingestion | general_qa |
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How do you clear a scuba mask underwater ? | If your scuba mask fills with water while you are submerged, you can clear the water by following this simple process.
1) Inhale through your mouth
2) Push the top front edge of the mask towards your face, or lightly lift the lower section from your face
3) Exhale through your nose.
By reducing the pressure on the lower portion of the mask, and exhaling through your nose, the air added to the mask will force the water out of the bottom seal. | general_qa |
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What is data visualisation in the context of business intelligence? | Data visualisation in any context is the art and science of organising data in such a way that makes it easily consumable by a human audience. Specifically, in the context of business intelligence, you are typically presenting facts and insights about a business to stakeholders in order for them to take action and make better decisions to run that business.
Good data visualisation combines user experience design with an understanding of how people interpret data to provide something intuitive and compelling for the intended audience to use.
Here are some examples of design and interpretation choices you might make:
In terms of design, many cultures write on a page from top to bottom, left to right. This means that the first place on any visualisation that a person from any of these cultures will look is top left. Consequently, the content you put in the top left space of your dashboard should be a critically important part of the story you are trying to tell. In a culture that writes right to left you might put higher-value content on the right-hand side of the visualisation.
In terms of in terms interpretation you want to key into things that people are naturally good at interpreting. For example, if you are presenting sales by product category and you have 10 product categories you could choose to leverage a bar chart where the length of the bar represents sales or a pie chart where the angle of the slice represents sales. A bar chart would be a better choice because people find it easy to compare the length of a bar. We cannot distinguish between the sizes of a slice with anywhere near the same level of accuracy. Choosing a pie chart would leave your users spending more time and effort interpreting your data visualisation than if you had chosen a bar chart to present the information to them. | general_qa |
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What format does Delta Lake use to store data? | Delta Lake uses versioned Parquet files to store your data in your cloud storage. Apart from the versions, Delta Lake also stores a transaction log to keep track of all the commits made to the table or blob store directory to provide ACID transactions. | general_qa |
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What is Mount Rainier? | Mount Rainier is a mountain in Washington State. It is part of a Cascade Range that spans across the Pacific Northwest of the America. Having an elevation of 14,411 feet. its highest point is always covered with snow. It is also a popular destination for many people for hiking and other outdoor activities. | general_qa |
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What is the biggest land mammal? | The answer depends on how you measure size and whether you are talking about living animals or extinct animals.
The heaviest living land mammal is the African elephant at 7 tons. The tallest is the giraffe at 19 feet.
The largest extinct land mammal is not known for sure, and new fossils may be discovered at any time, but in 2021 palaeontologists claimed that a new species of giant rhino - Paraceratherium linxiaense - was likely the heaviest known at around 24 tons. | general_qa |
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What is the expense ratio for an ETF? | An expense ratio reflects how much a mutual fund or an ETF (exchange-traded fund) pays for portfolio management, administration, marketing, and distribution, among other expenses. You'll almost always see it expressed as a percentage of the fund's average net assets (instead of a flat dollar amount). | general_qa |
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Which countries are part of the five eyes alliance and what is its purpose? | The Five Eyes is an intelligence alliance between the countries of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States.The goal is to share intelligence between one another in one of the worlds most unilateral agreement | general_qa |
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How does a zipper work? | A zipper is used to repeatedly open and close two edges of a surface together, typically on garment bags, luggage, coats, and pants. Zippers refer to the system of two surface edges and a slider, where a human pulls the slider one direction to open and another direction to close. The slider interlocks "teeth" together to make the surfaces bind when they close, and disconnects the teeth apart when then open. Zippers are usually made from metal or plastic. | general_qa |
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What is the most popular sport in the UK? | Football is the most popular game played in the U.K. and follows a traditional league system which consists of more than one hundred teams. The most popular league is known as the Premier League and consists of the 20 best teams from all over the U.K. The most popular of these teams are Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea. Football in the U.K. is governed by the Football Association which is one of the oldest governing bodies in the entire world. The two most famous Football Championships in the U.K. are the FA Cup and the Football League Cup. There are 92 professional football clubs that participate in each of these tournaments each year. | general_qa |