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i like to play soccer. | Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries and dependencies, making it the world's most popular sport. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal. Players are not allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms while it is in play, unless they are goalkeepers (and then only when within their penalty area). Other players mainly use their feet to strike or pass the ball, but may also use any part of their body except the hands and the arms. The team that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins. If the score is level at the end of the game, either a draw is declared or the game goes into extra time or a penalty shootout depending on the format of the competition. The Laws of the Game were originally codified in England by The Football Association in 1863. Association football is governed internationally by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA; ), which organises World Cups for both men and women every four years.
Andres: I do not really know much about soccer.
Emma: I know a few things. The neat thing about soccer is that only the goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands on the ball and only within the penalty area. I use to play soccer as a kid.
Andres: Where did the sport originate?
Emma: It originated in Great Britain and spread from there!
Andres: Why do they call it football? Where did the term 'soccer' come from?
Emma: Same in Great Britain but it was referred to as association football.
Andres: That is interesting. I always get confused when I hear it referred to as football.
Emma: Same here especially since sometimes it is referred to as medieval football. It is definitely strange that we have that name for our sport.
Andres: What else can you tell me about the sport?
Emma: The World Cup happens once every 4 yours and the game is played on a rectangular field!
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i like to swim. | Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through fresh or salt water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as an evolutionary response. Swimming is consistently among top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of local, national, and international competitions, including every modern summer Olympics. Swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the human body. On average, the body has a relative density of 0.98 compared to water, which causes the body to float. However, buoyancy varies on the basis of both body composition and the salinity of the water. Higher levels of body fat and saltier water both lower the relative density of the body and increase its buoyancy. Since the human body is only slightly less dense than water, water supports the weight of the body during swimming. As a result, swimming is “low-impact” compared to land activities such as running.
Eric: I love to go swimming. Just propelling myself through the water with the coordinated strokes of my hands and pumps of my feet.
Amelia: I like swimming as well but I do not do it very often anymore these days with work and al
Eric: It can be hard to find time for. It is one of the top public activities. In some countries it is apart of school curriculum.
Amelia: That is interesting, it is a great life skill considering the earth is 70% water haha
Eric: Very true, and we are very buoyant, which is required to swim.
Amelia: that is for sure, sometimes I feel like I cannot float though when my head is under water
Eric: Your buoyancy is dependent on several factors. Like the salinity and your body composition.
Amelia: oh that is interesting, I never knew I could sort of change that, you learn something new every day
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during the week , i work as a barista. | A barista (; ; from the Italian for "bartender") is a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word "barista" is an Italian word, and in Italy, a barista is a male or female "bartender", who typically works behind a counter, serving hot drinks (such as espresso), cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks. The native plural in English is "baristas", while in Italian the plural is "baristi" for masculine ("baristi": "barmen", "bartenders") or "bariste" for feminine (bariste: "barmaids"). While the title is not regulated, most coffee shops use the title to describe the preparer of coffee and operator of an espresso machine. Baristas generally operate a commercial espresso machine, and their role is preparing and pulling the shot; the degree to which this is automated or done manually varies significantly, ranging from push-button operation to an involved manual process. Espresso is a notoriously finicky beverage, and good manual espresso making is considered a skilled task. Further, preparation of other beverages, particularly milk-based drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes, but also non-espresso coffee such as drip or press pot, requires additional work and skill for effective frothing, pouring and most often latte art.
Olivia: my friend is a barista.
Braden: That must mean they are a coffeehouse employee who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks.
Olivia: yea they work at starbucks
Braden: It's hard to believe that Starbucks has been around since 1971, I thought they were fairly new.
Olivia: thats still quite new for a billion dollar business
Braden: I suppose that's true, they're certainly expanding quickly, as of 2016 they had 23,768 locations worldwide.
Olivia: wow thats crazy, its so popular.
Braden: So popular they're considered the main representative of "second wave coffee" as it's called.
Olivia: huh i guess that makes sense.
Braden: Yeah, they distinguish themselves from other coffee chains with their improved taste, quality, and customer experience.
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i have red hair. | Red hair (or ginger hair) occurs naturally in 1–2% of the human population. It occurs more frequently (2–6%) in people of northern or western European ancestry, and less frequently in other populations. Red hair appears most commonly in people with two copies of a recessive allele on chromosome 16 which produces an altered version of the MC1R protein. Red hair varies in hues from a deep burgundy or bright copper (reddish-brown or auburn) through to burnt orange or red-orange and strawberry blond. It is characterized by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. It is associated with fair skin color, lighter eye colors (gray, blue, green, and hazel), freckles, and sensitivity to ultraviolet light. Cultural reactions have varied from ridicule to admiration; many common stereotypes exist regarding redheads and they are often portrayed as fiery-tempered. The term redhead has been in use since at least 1510. Red hair is most commonly found at the northern and western fringes of Europe; it is centered around populations in the British Isles. Redheads today are commonly associated with the Celtic nations and to a far lesser extent the Germanic peoples.
Christian: I have red hair. It only occurs in 1 to 2 percent of the population!
Aubrey: What country has the highest population of redheads?
Christian: People of northern or western European ancestry seem to have it more.
Aubrey: What is the cause of red hair?
Christian: Red hair appears in people with 2 copies of a recessive allele on chromosome 16.
Aubrey: Is it true that red heads are soon to be extinct?
Christian: Are they being hunted for their locks? Hahahaha No I don't think that is true. But red hair can come in a variety of hues from burgundy to burnt orange.
Aubrey: Cool. Has their ever been any prejudice against people with red hair?
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my parents were divorced. | Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the termination of a marriage or marital union, the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process, which may involve issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody, child visitation / access, parenting time, child support, distribution of property, and division of debt. In most countries, monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another person; where polygyny is legal but polyandry is not, divorce allows the woman to marry another person. Divorce should not be confused with annulment, which declares the marriage null and void; with legal separation or "de jure" separation (a legal process by which a married couple may formalize a "de facto" separation while remaining legally married) or with "de facto separation" (a process where the spouses informally stop cohabiting). Reasons for divorce vary, from sexual incompatibility or lack of independence for one or both spouses to a personality clash.
Rylee: Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, it was really hard for me when my parents got divorced
Brianna: Sorry to hear that. Was it an amicable divorce?
Rylee: luckly yes it was everything ok after the Divorce i would have hated that they dint talk after the fact
Brianna: Yeah, it is always the hardest on the kids. Did you live with both parents after the divorce?
Rylee: no, i lived with my mom for couple of years and then with my dad. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court
Brianna: In my state it is no fault so anyone can get divorce without jumping through hoops.
Rylee: divorcee in islam is different i went there and found out that the theory and practice of divorce in the Islamic world have varied according to time and place
Brianna: Yeah I heard it is much harder to get divorce there.
Rylee: i hate when divorce affects nvolve issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody, child visitation / access, parenting time, child support.
Brianna: It makes divorce more complicated for sure. Splitting assets and child custody causes lots of fights.
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i love the desert. | A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to the processes of denudation. About one third of the land surface of the world is arid or semi-arid. This includes much of the polar regions where little precipitation occurs and which are sometimes called polar deserts or "cold deserts". Deserts can be classified by the amount of precipitation that falls, by the temperature that prevails, by the causes of desertification or by their geographical location. Deserts are formed by weathering processes as large variations in temperature between day and night put strains on the rocks which consequently break in pieces. Although rain seldom occurs in deserts, there are occasional downpours that can result in flash floods. Rain falling on hot rocks can cause them to shatter and the resulting fragments and rubble strewn over the desert floor is further eroded by the wind. This picks up particles of sand and dust and wafts them aloft in sand or dust storms. Wind-blown sand grains striking any solid object in their path can abrade the surface.
Levi: I'm the kind of girl to hit desert first then if I;m still hungry to go for dinner. Do you like sweet food?
Anna: I do like sweet food! Especially in the desert on a hot day. All that barren landscape that is hostile to pant and animal life triggers my sweet tooth!
Levi: I think I have a full mouth of those kinds of teeth. What's your fav or least favorite
Anna: I'm a fan of chocolate covered cacti, which can only be found in deserts - but, I guess they aren't so rare since a third of the world is arid or semi-arid desert landscape.
Levi: Oh, I've never tried that. I
Anna: I highly implore you to do so! The lack of vegetation in the desert exposes the surface of the ground which aids in the process of denudation. Means more room for cacti, which means more chocolate covered cacti!
Levi: Sorry that that cut off short, I meant to say I am more than willing to try that out. I have kids so my desert list looks a lot like pudding and pie lol, Your ideas sound better
Anna: Pudding and pie are great! You can even use the cacti to make a banging pie. But I would caution you that when you're out looking for the cacti, beware of flash floods. They seldom occur in the desert, but are devastating when they do.
Levi: Talk to me more on flash foods? I've heard of flashed floods, if it works the same... let it rain!
Anna: It's a sudden downpour of rain. If the landscape isn't used to soaking up the water, the water remains on the ground, causing a flood. This is especially dangerous in the desert, since rain falling on rocks can potentially shatter them.
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my favorite city is new york. | The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world with an estimated 23.7 million residents as of 2016. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, and sports. The city's fast pace defines the term "New York minute". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States, and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Vincent: Hi! My favorite city is New York City! Have you ever been there?
Mario: I have been to New York City, the most populous city in the United States. Let me know if there's anything I can help you with if you want to know more about New York.
Vincent: Do you have any idea how many boroughs are in New York City? I can't seem to remember!
Mario: I believe there are about 5 boroughs in New York City, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and a few more I can't remember exactly. With that said, New York City is a global power city and a cultural centre.
Vincent: I can imagine that it is! There is so much hustle and bustle in the city! Do you know how many people live in New York City?
Mario: Yes - as of 2016, it's estimated that there are an estimated 23.7 million residents in New York City. That's largest than some countries!
Vincent: Wow! That's incredible! What sights or attractions would you recommend for a tourist who has never been to New York City?
Mario: There's a lot - but one I would recommend is the World Trade Centre site, formerly known as Ground Zero. It is in tribute to the 911 attacks and should go to pay homage for the incident.
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i had two cats growing up. | The Bengal is a domestic cat breed developed to look like exotic jungle cats such as leopards, ocelots, margays and clouded leopards. Bengal cats were developed by selective breeding from hybrids of the Asian leopard cat (ALC), "Prionailurus bengalensis bengalensis", with domestic cat, backcrossed to domestic cats, with the goal of creating a confident, healthy, and friendly cat with a highly contrasted and vividly marked coat. The name "Bengal cat" was derived from the taxonomic name of the Asian leopard cat ("P. b. bengalensis"). They have a "wild" appearance with large spots/rosettes/arrowheads, and a light/white belly, and a body structure reminiscent of the ALC. Once separated by at least four generations from the original ALC × domestic cat crossing, the breed's temperament resembles that of a domestic cat. Bengal cats are generally a bright orange to light brown colour, although pale or off-white "snow" Bengals also exist, and are popular among owners. The earliest mention of an Asian leopard cat × domestic cross was in 1889, when Harrison Weir wrote of them in "Our Cats and All About Them". However, in 1927, C. Boden Kloss wrote to the magazine "Cat Gossip" regarding hybrids between wild and domestic cats in Malaya: "I have never heard of hybrids between bengalensis (the Leopard Cat) and domestic cats.
Cheyenne: I had two Bengal cats growing up and I'm thinking about getting one again. It's a beautiful, exotic breed.
Garrett: I'm not a cat fan but those are some pretty cats kind of remind me of baby tigers with the spots.
Cheyenne: They do! They were cross bred with domestic cats and the Asian leopard cat. So, that's how they got their unique coat.
Garrett: So beautiful how are your cats are they wild or the good calm cats lol that's my fear I hate all the jumping on you or around you with cats they startle me to much.
Cheyenne: My cats are sweet and gentle. They only get excited when playing with toys. I value their companionship.
Garrett: They are like little family members lol did you get your cats from a pet store or from someone where they had babies of these breeds.
Cheyenne: I actually adopted mine! I was surprised to find one in a shelter, and I got to save a tiny life!
Garrett: The shelters are a great resource to get pets and it is great to get a new pet and nourish it I got my first dog from a shelter.
Cheyenne: That's awesome! Pet companions are great and provide so many physical and emotional benefits. They keep us young and happy lol.
Garrett: Very young lol they come with a lot of work but they are just so precious hopefully you can find another Bengal cat to add to the family.
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i am always the one who buys the beers. | Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. Beer is brewed from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used. During the brewing process, fermentation of the starch sugars in the wort produces ethanol and carbonation in the resulting beer. Most modern beer is brewed with hops, which add bitterness and other flavours and act as a natural preservative and stabilizing agent. Other flavouring agents such as gruit, herbs, or fruits may be included or used instead of hops. In commercial brewing, the natural carbonation effect is often removed during processing and replaced with forced carbonation. Some of humanity's earliest known writings refer to the production and distribution of beer: the Code of Hammurabi included laws regulating beer and beer parlours, and "The Hymn to Ninkasi", a prayer to the Mesopotamian goddess of beer, served as both a prayer and as a method of remembering the recipe for beer in a culture with few literate people. Beer is distributed in bottles and cans and is also commonly available on draught, particularly in pubs and bars.
Charles: I love beer, although I am a typical girl and like girl beers! lol Do you like a cold beer?
Gabriella: Oh, yes. Beer has been around since man first started farming and if it were not for coffee and tea, Beer would be number one!
Charles: So beer falls behind coffee and tea? What else can you tell me about beer?
Gabriella: Man started farming barley in Turkey around 10 12 thousand years ago, and beer soon followed. It could also be made from wheat or maize or rice.
Charles: Wow! That is a long time ago! How has the process of brewing beer changed since then?
Gabriella: Beer is made from sugar, and in the fermentation process converts those sugars into ethanol, which gives beer its kick.
Charles: I had no idea that sugar was even present in beer! How many beers are consumer per year?
Gabriella: Millions each year in the USA alone. Today they brew beer with hops, which gives it bitterness and flavor.
Charles: What exactly is a HOP? I have always wondered!
Gabriella: Many varieties of hops are grown around the world, but it is a relative of Marijuana and has psychoactive properties.
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i love the desert. | A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to the processes of denudation. About one third of the land surface of the world is arid or semi-arid. This includes much of the polar regions where little precipitation occurs and which are sometimes called polar deserts or "cold deserts". Deserts can be classified by the amount of precipitation that falls, by the temperature that prevails, by the causes of desertification or by their geographical location. Deserts are formed by weathering processes as large variations in temperature between day and night put strains on the rocks which consequently break in pieces. Although rain seldom occurs in deserts, there are occasional downpours that can result in flash floods. Rain falling on hot rocks can cause them to shatter and the resulting fragments and rubble strewn over the desert floor is further eroded by the wind. This picks up particles of sand and dust and wafts them aloft in sand or dust storms. Wind-blown sand grains striking any solid object in their path can abrade the surface.
Caitlyn: I love the desert , even though living conditions are hostile for most plants and animal life.
Gabriela: I bet it's beautiful though. What kind of animals do live there?
Caitlyn: Not many. the lack of vegetation also exposes the surface of the ground to the processes of denudation
Gabriela: What is denudation?
Caitlyn: In geology, it is the processes that wear away the Earth's surface by wind, water, etc. and that leads to landforms and landscapes of reduction of elevation
Gabriela: Oh okay so it's a type of erosion?
Caitlyn: Yeah, and about one third of the land surface of the world is semi aris
Gabriela: Wow, that's awesome!
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i love to run fast. | Athletics is a term encompassing the human competitive sports and games requiring physical skill, and the systems of training that prepare athletes for competition performance. Athletic sports or contests, are competitions which are primarily based on human, physical competition, demanding the qualities of stamina, fitness, and skill. Athletic sports form the bulk of popular sporting activities, with other major forms including motorsports, , extreme sports and animal sports. Athletic contests, as one of the earliest types of sport, are prehistoric and comprised a significant part of the Ancient Olympic Games, along with equestrian events. The word "athletic" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "άθλος" (athlos) meaning "contest." Athletic sports became organized in the late 19th century with the formation of organizations such as the Amateur Athletic Union in the United States and the Union des Sociétés Françaises de Sports Athlétiques in France. The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (later the NCAA) was established in 1906 to oversee athletic sports at college-level in the United States, known as college athletics. Athletics has gained significant importance at educational institutions; talented athletes may gain entry into higher education through athletic scholarships and represent their institutions in athletic conferences.
Layla: Hello! I used to be an athlete. I used to have amazing stamina, fitness, and skill.
Bryson: Wow. What is it like to be an athlete? It sounds difficult.
Layla: Being an athlete is rewarding. It takes dedication. Anyone can be an athlete. My role model was Pete Sanstol. He was a great athlete.
Bryson: I've never heard of him before. What sport was he in?
Layla: He was a professional boxer from Norway. This was way back in 1931.
Bryson: I guess you must like boxing a lot. Do you have any other sports you follow, or athletes?
Layla: I do like boxing a lot. One of my favorite athletes of all time is Muhammad Ali. He is a boxing legend!
Bryson: I do know of him. He was quite famous. Any other favorite boxers?
Layla: Enough about me. Do you have any favorite athletes?
Bryson: Well, I know Joe DiMaggio was another great!
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we have 4 children and 2 dogs. | The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam. They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming. The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is popular as a disability assistance dog such as being a guide dog for the blind and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they are trained to be a hunting dog, a detection dog, and a search and rescue participant. The breed's friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed (by registration) in the United States, the fifth-most popular in Brazil and Australia, and the eighth-most popular in the United Kingdom.
Savannah: I love pets, especially dogs, Golden Retriever's are especially neat dogs.
Lauren: They are! And they're beautiful too. They have really dense hair which keeps them warm if it's cold outdoors. But I live in Texas, so they might be too hot here.
Savannah: Yeah, it might be. They are like the classic dog, usually when I think of domestic dogs I think of them.
Lauren: Yeah, quite an American dog in a way, huh? It's likely because they're so often found in suburban environments, and a lot of America lives in the suburbs.
Savannah: Yeah that could be it, I think some old TV shows and movies featured them as well, so it could be that too.
Lauren: Absolutely, that adds a lot to the perception of them. They're also super common as disability assistance animals, which helps.
Savannah: Yeah that is true, they seem like a very reliable dog. Playful but also big enough to help their owners. I certainly prefer the larger dogs.
Lauren: They are certainly reliable, that's why so many are trained to be hunting companions, as well as search and rescue assistants for police and firefighters.
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i m from austin , texas. | Austin () is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southern-most state capital in the contiguous 48 states. As of the Census Bureau's July 1, 2016 estimate, Austin has a population of 947,890. Located in within greater Texas Hill Country, the city is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and waterways including Lady Bird Lake, Barton Springs, McKinney Falls, the Colorado River, Lake Travis, and Lake Walter E. Long. It is the cultural and economic center of the metropolitan statistical area, which had an estimated population of 2,056,405 as of July 1, 2016. In the 1830s, pioneers began to settle the area in central Austin along the Colorado River. In 1839, the site was chosen to replace Houston as the capital of the Republic of Texas and was incorporated under the name Waterloo. Shortly afterward, the name was changed to Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas" and the republic's first secretary of state.
Micah: I'm from Austin, Texas.
Ashley: Its the capital of texas and quite a nice city
Micah: how many people live there?
Ashley: in 2016 austin had 947,000 people
Micah: Hmm, not as many as I thought.
Ashley: Its actually only the 4th biggest/populous in texas and the 11th most in the united states
Micah: I really want to go to the South by Southwest festival
Ashley: I would like to visit austin texas in the united states myself
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i work at a coffee shop. | Starbucks Corporation is an American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971. As of November 2016, it operates 23,768 locations worldwide. Starbucks is considered the main representative of "second wave coffee", initially distinguishing itself from other coffee-serving venues in the US by taste, quality, and customer experience while popularizing darkly roasted coffee. Since the 2000s, third wave coffee makers have targeted quality-minded coffee drinkers with hand-made coffee based on lighter roasts, while Starbucks nowadays uses automated espresso machines for efficiency and safety reasons. Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee known as VIA, espresso, caffe latte, full- and loose-leaf teas including Teavana tea products, Evolution Fresh juices, Frappuccino beverages, La Boulange pastries, and snacks including items such as chips and crackers; some offerings (including their annual fall launch of the Pumpkin Spice Latte) are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store. Many stores sell pre-packaged food items, hot and cold sandwiches, and drinkware including mugs and tumblers; select "Starbucks Evenings" locations offer beer, wine, and appetizers.
Kayla: Starbucks is a pretty fine coffee shop, what you do know about it.
Madelyn: Starbucks is great, they were founded in Seattle, Washington! What's your fav drink?
Kayla: I just drink black coffee I'm to cool for special drinks.
Madelyn: Not even when the cool weather hits in the Fall? That's about the time the Pumpkin Spice Latte flavour comes out!
Kayla: Ewww, that kind of flavor makes me feel sick.
Madelyn: Maybe you'd enjoy Starbucks sister company, Teavana, which serve Teavana tea products instead!
Kayla: Hmm that could be interesting, tea has always been something that sits well in my stomach.
Madelyn: Oh I love it, you could even make Iced tea, a form of cold tea which would probably sit in your stomach even better!
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i love butterflies. | Butterflies are insects in the macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight. The group comprises the large superfamily Papilionoidea, which contains at least one former group, the skippers (formerly the superfamily "Hesperioidea") and the most recent analyses suggest it also contains the moth-butterflies (formerly the superfamily "Hedyloidea"). Butterfly fossils date to the Paleocene, which was about 56 million years ago. Butterflies have the typical four-stage insect life cycle. Winged adults lay eggs on the food plant on which their larvae, known as caterpillars, will feed. The caterpillars grow, sometimes very rapidly, and when fully developed, pupate in a chrysalis. When metamorphosis is complete, the pupal skin splits, the adult insect climbs out, and after its wings have expanded and dried, it flies off. Some butterflies, especially in the tropics, have several generations in a year, while others have a single generation, and a few in cold locations may take several years to pass through their whole life cycle. Butterflies are often polymorphic, and many species make use of camouflage, mimicry and aposematism to evade their predators.
Devin: Butterfly is my favorite animal. They're so beautiful.
Kayla: They are a very ancient animal too. There are butterfly fossils that show butterflies existed 56 million years ago!
Devin: That's amazing! I didn't know that. There is many butterfly species too, all different colors and shapes.
Kayla: Many butterflies are able to camouflage themselves to avoid predators.
Devin: Oh so they're like Chameleons in a way! Do these butterflies change their colors?
Kayla: I think so. They can use mimicry as well. Do you have a favorite type of butterfly?
Devin: I'm not sure about a favorite kind, I wouldn't know scientific butterfly names anyway. I like when they're colorful.
Kayla: Well, for instance, a monarch butterfly is quite common. They are pretty.
Devin: I think I've heard of them. Aren't moths a kind of butterfly as well?
Kayla: Moths are part of a different suborder, but they are related, yes.
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i love to watch ted talks. | TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a media organization which posts talks online for free distribution, under the slogan "ideas worth spreading". TED was founded in February 1984 as a conference, which has been held annually since 1990. TED's early emphasis was technology and design, consistent with its Silicon Valley origins, but it has since broadened its focus to include talks on many scientific, cultural, and academic topics. The main TED conference is held annually in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Prior to 2014, the conference was held in Long Beach. TED events are also held throughout North America and in Europe and Asia, offering live streaming of the talks. They address a wide range of topics within the research and practice of science and culture, often through storytelling. The speakers are given a maximum of 18 minutes to present their ideas in the most innovative and engaging ways they can. Past speakers include Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, Al Gore, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Billy Graham, Richard Dawkins, Bill Gates, Dolph Lundgren, Bono, Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and many Nobel Prize winners. TED's current curator is the British former computer journalist and magazine publisher Chris Anderson.
Max: I enjoy a good TED talk every once in a while. They have been going since 1984.
Alexia: Oh I did not know it was that long, I love Ted Talks!
Max: Right? Started in 1984, but did not start annually until 1990.
Alexia: That's so cool. I didn't know it was an annual thing? I thought it was very consistent like almost weekly.
Max: I think they have different TED talks but the main one and the biggest is held in Vancouver.
Alexia: I did not know that I thought it was USA based, the more you know
Max: They also have them in Europe and Asia! Live streamed as well.
Alexia: Oh cool! I watch them on an app, they are very educational and I love how intense they can be.
Max: They are only given 18 minutes to speak! Very short amount of time with how intense they can be.
Alexia: Oh so that is the time limit then? Do you know how they came up with that? I feel you still learn a lot in that time span though.
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we live in a rural area. | In general, a rural area or countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the word "rural" as encompassing "...all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. Whatever is not urban is considered rural." Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas are commonly rural, as are other types of areas such as forest. Different countries have varying definitions of "rural" for statistical and administrative purposes. In Canada, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development defines a "predominantly rural region" as having more than 50% of the population living in rural communities where a "rural community" has a population density less than 150 people per square kilometre. In Canada, the census division has been used to represent "regions" and census consolidated sub-divisions have been used to represent "communities". Intermediate regions have 15 to 49 percent of their population living in a rural community. Predominantly urban regions have less than 15 percent of their population living in a rural community.
Edwin: Hello. We live in a rural country area and I'm very upset because they are tearing down all our trees and fields to build more houses
Amy: Oh no! That is very sad. Can you do anything about it.
Edwin: Sadly, no. The developer has bought the property from the farm owner. :( I will miss my fields and forest areas.
Amy: That is really unfortunate. My dad owns land in a rural area and he would flip if someone did that.
Edwin: It's so sad. Do you live in a rural area as well?
Amy: No, I live in the suburbs. Which state are you in?
Edwin: I live in Kentucky near many (thankfully preserved) national forests.
Amy: Oh cool! I'm in Georgia.
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my father use to drive a taxi cab in the 1970 s. | A taxicab, also known as a taxi or a cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice. This differs from other modes of public transport where the pick-up and drop-off locations are determined by the service provider, not by the passenger, although demand responsive transport and share taxis provide a hybrid bus/taxi mode. There are four distinct forms of taxicab, which can be identified by slightly differing terms in different countries: Although types of vehicles and methods of regulation, hiring, dispatching, and negotiating payment differ significantly from country to country, many common characteristics exist. Harry Nathaniel Allen of The New York Taxicab Company, who imported the first 600 gas-powered New York City taxicabs from France in 1907, borrowed the word "taxicab" from London, where the word was in use by early 1907. "Taxicab" is a compound word formed from contractions of "taximeter" and "cabriolet". "Taximeter" is an adaptation of the German word "taxameter", which was itself a variant of the earlier German word "Taxanom".
Alan: My dad drive a taxi cab when I was a kid
Maxwell: It's quite a noble profession, conveying passengers between locations of their choice all day, very useful for people too.
Alan: I just remember the cab was yellow and dad always worked long hours in the city
Maxwell: That does seem typical of the profession. Taxicab is an interesting word, it's actually a combination of the words taximeter and cabriolet.
Alan: I never knew that what else do you know about a taxicab?
Maxwell: Well I know the taxicab system of New York began around 1907, when Harry Nathaniel Allen imported 600 taxicabs from France.
Alan: Oh wow is that where cabs originated?
Maxwell: Well I think it may have been in Germany, because Taximeter is an adaptation of the German word taxameter.
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my favorite band is the beastie boys. | Beastie Boys were an American hip hop group from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of their career, the group consisted of Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar). Originally formed as a four-piece hardcore punk band, the Young Aborigines, in 1978 by Diamond (vocals), John Berry (guitar), Yauch (bass) and Kate Schellenbach (drums), the band appeared on the compilation cassette "New York Thrash", contributing two songs from their first EP, "Polly Wog Stew", in 1982. Berry left shortly thereafter, and was replaced by Horovitz. After achieving moderate local success with the 1983 experimental hip hop 12-inch single "Cooky Puss", Schellenbach dropped out and the Beastie Boys made a full transition to hip hop, releasing a string of successful singles. They toured with Madonna in 1985 and a year later released their debut album "Licensed to Ill". The Beastie Boys have sold 26 million records in the United States and 50 million records worldwide, making them, according to "Billboard", the biggest-selling rap group since the magazine began recording sales data in 1991. With seven platinum or better albums from 1986 to 2004, the Beastie Boys were one of the longest-lived hip hop acts worldwide.
Caitlyn: I know little about the Beastie Boys? Are you familiar with them?
Ricardo: Oh yeah, I love the Beastie Boys. They're a hip hop group from the 80s and 90s!
Caitlyn: Awesome! What were some of their top hits?
Ricardo: The ones that I remember are Sabotage and Intergalactic! Do you have any favorite hits?
Caitlyn: I am not familiar with them. My favorite group from the eighties was "The Cure" with Robert Smith. Are you familiar with them?
Ricardo: I don't know too much about them, but I do know they are an English rock band. My brother likes them!
Caitlyn: I love them but I also love more current and modern music as well. My daughter tries to keep me current! lol
Ricardo: Well that's nice of her to make sure you are kept in the loop on current tunes!
Caitlyn: HaHa Well she tries! I do like a lot of the new music so we have that in common!
Ricardo: Is there any new music in particular that you like? Can you remember any artists?
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my favorite band is radiolead. | Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards), Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals), Phil Selway (drums, percussion, backing vocals), and brothers Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Greenwood (bass). They have worked with producer Nigel Godrich and cover artist Stanley Donwood since 1994. After signing to EMI in 1991, Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992. It became a worldwide hit after the release of their debut album, "Pablo Honey" (1993). Their popularity and critical standing rose in the United Kingdom with the release of their second album, "The Bends" (1995). Radiohead's third album, "OK Computer" (1997), propelled them to international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is often acclaimed as a landmark record of the 1990s and one of the best albums in popular music. The group's next albums "Kid A" (2000) and "Amnesiac" (2001), recorded simultaneously, marked a dramatic change in style, incorporating influences from experimental electronic music, 20th-century classical music, krautrock, and jazz.
Diana: I'm a fan of English rock bands, are you familiar with any of them? My favorite is Radiohead.
Wesley: I've heard of Radiohead, but can't think of any of there songs off the top of my head. What are some other English rock bands?
Diana: Some other bands are The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Have you heard of them?
Wesley: Oh yes. I saw Paul McCartney last year in concert. It was awesome. My dad used to listen to Pink Floyd all the time growing up. I enjoyed Led Zeppelin back in the day, too.
Diana: Led Zeppelin is legendary and I also got into Radiohead because my father was a fan. He was following them since they formed in 1985.
Wesley: What are a few of Radiohead's songs. Maybe I'll recognize a few of them.
Diana: Some songs by Radiohead are: creep, high and dry, karma police, and lotus flower.
Wesley: Do you have any other favorite English rockbands? I saw the Rolling Stones in the late 70's when I was in middle school. Too young to appreciate seeing them live at time but a great memory.
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i have trouble losing weight. | Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue. Weight loss can either occur unintentionally due to malnourishment or an underlying disease or arise from a conscious effort to improve an actual or perceived overweight or obese state. "Unexplained" weight loss that is not caused by reduction in calorific intake or exercise is called cachexia and may be a symptom of a serious medical condition. Intentional weight loss is commonly referred to as slimming. Intentional weight loss is the loss of total body mass as a result of efforts to improve fitness and health, or to change appearance through slimming. Weight loss in individuals who are overweight or obese can reduce health risks, increase fitness, and may delay the onset of diabetes. It could reduce pain and increase movement in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Weight loss can lead to a reduction in hypertension (high blood pressure), however whether this reduces hypertension-related harm is unclear. Weight loss occurs when the body is expending more energy in work and metabolism than it is absorbing from food or other nutrients.
Justin: Have you ever experienced significant weight loss, or loss of body mass or fat?
Lydia: Yes
Justin: It can either be unintentional due to malnourishment, or from an illness. I hope that's not why you lost weight.
Lydia: No. I was over weight and I tried to burn off some calories and fat
Justin: They usually refer to that as slimming
Lydia: Yes that correct
Justin: It also helps to relieve pain when you slim down.
Lydia: Really?
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i feel overweight. | Being overweight or fat is having more body fat than is optimally healthy. Being overweight is especially common where food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles are sedentary. , excess weight reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 billion adults being either overweight or obese. In 2013 this increased to more than 2 billion. Increases have been observed across all age groups. A healthy body requires a minimum amount of fat for proper functioning of the hormonal, reproductive, and immune systems, as thermal insulation, as shock absorption for sensitive areas, and as energy for future use. But the accumulation of too much storage fat can impair movement, flexibility, and alter the appearance of the body. The degree to which a person is overweight is generally described by the body mass index (BMI). "Overweight" is defined as a BMI of 25 or more, thus it includes pre-obesity defined as a BMI between 25 and 30 and obesity as defined by a BMI of 30 or more. Pre-obese and overweight however are often used interchangeably, thus giving overweight a common definition of a BMI of between 25–30. There are, however, several other common ways to measure the amount of adiposity or fat present in an individual's body.
Kayla: I'm a plus size,its giving me serious concern. overweight or fat is having more body fat than is optimally healthy.
Skylar: So you struggle with weight? It is for sure a tough struggle, if yes. One you can fight and win the battle of though, so don't lose hope
Kayla: Food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles are sedentary. That's one of the reason for my present state
Skylar: American I assume? Where salads are 7 dollars and burgers are 1. The struggle is real
Kayla: Usually, healthy body requires a minimum amount of fat for proper functioning of the hormonal, reproductive, and immune systems, as thermal insulation, as shock absorption for sensitive areas,
Skylar: Like what?
Kayla: But the accumulation of too much storage fat can impair movement, flexibility.
Skylar: Well, I bet I have that going on too lol, I don't want to do much at all this summer. No flex in me
Kayla: Well , thanks goodness ,my case is not that of Abdominal obesity, also known as central obesity, is when excessive abdominal fat around the stomach and abdomen has built up .
Skylar: I bet 9 out of 10 Americans share in this struggle. Maybe not that high but the numbers are rising, I'm positive on that. You'll get through it!
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i geocache in my spare time. | Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. A typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook and sometimes a pen or pencil. The geocacher signs the log with their established code name and dates it, in order to prove that they found the cache. After signing the log, the cache must be placed back exactly where the person found it. Larger containers such as plastic storage containers (Tupperware or similar) or ammunition boxes can also contain items for trading, such as toys or trinkets, usually of more sentimental worth than financial. Geocaching shares many aspects with benchmarking, trigpointing, orienteering, treasure-hunting, letterboxing, waymarking and (munzee) Geocaching was originally similar to the 160-year-old game letterboxing, which uses clues and references to landmarks embedded in stories. Geocaching was conceived shortly after the removal of Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System on May 2, 2000, because the improved accuracy of the system allowed for a small container to be specifically placed and located.
Joseph: i geocache in my spare time
Jordan: Geocaching is such a fun outdoor recreational activity, where do you go?
Joseph: alaska! very pretty!
Jordan: Oh, I bet there'd be plenty of places top geocache there. Have you ever signed the geocacher log with your established code name before?
Joseph: I have. It had a ton of signatures
Jordan: Just make sure you put it back after signing the log, otherwise other people can't enjoy the fun
Joseph: I also found some cute little trinkets in the box.
Jordan: Haha, I love finding those kinds of caches, you could also go benchmarking, trigpointing, orienteering, or letterboxing if you enjoy geocaching
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i like to sew. | Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle and thread. Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts, arising in the Paleolithic era. Before the invention of spinning yarn or weaving fabric, archaeologists believe Stone Age people across Europe and Asia sewed fur and skin clothing using bone, antler or ivory needles and "thread" made of various animal body parts including sinew, catgut, and veins. For thousands of years, all sewing was done by hand. The invention of the sewing machine in the 19th century and the rise of computerization in the 20th century led to mass production and export of sewn objects, but hand sewing is still practiced around the world. Fine hand sewing is a characteristic of high-quality tailoring, haute couture fashion, and custom dressmaking, and is pursued by both textile artists and hobbyists as a means of creative expression. The first known use of the word "sewing" was in the 14th century. Sewing has an ancient history estimated to begin during the Paleolithic Age. Sewing was used to stitch together animal hides for clothing and for shelter. The Inuit, for example, used sinew from caribou for thread and needles made of bone; the indigenous peoples of the American Plains and Canadian Prairies used sophisticated sewing methods to assemble tipi shelters.
Carlos: I've always enjoyed sewing, my grandparents always stitched me a sweater each christmas Do you enjoy sewing?
Cesar: I cannot sew, i only know a bit about it, like that it was originally used to make shelters out of animal hides
Carlos: I didn't know that, I don't really sew on occassion but always found it an interesting art. what more do you know about sewing?
Cesar: I know that for thousands of years, there were no sewing machines, people did literally everything by hand!
Carlos: Truely interesting when you think about all of the clothing that people use to wear, especially during the colonial times.
Cesar: Exactly, the machine was not even invented until 1790, but it was not efficient or widespread.
Carlos: Must've had alot of sweat-shops back then huh! To be really honest I am not all that knowledgeable about sewing.
Cesar: That is not a problem, most people do not know everrything! Just imagine if sewing was your job and then the machine helped your manual sewing, I would be relieved!
Carlos: Yes you would not have to worry about sewing anymore, would make it alot less stressful. I wonder how clothing prices fluctuated when the machine was invented.
Cesar: Well that whole period was an advancment, from 1700-1775 the economy grew over 12 imes its size! the new inventions were makinghuge differences!
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i am a yoga instructor. | Yoga (; Sanskrit, योगः Listen) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Among the most well-known types of yoga are Hatha yoga and Rāja yoga. The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions; it is mentioned in the Rigveda, but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE, in ancient India's ascetic and śramaṇa movements. The chronology of earliest texts describing yoga-practices is unclear, varyingly credited to Hindu Upanishads. The "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" date from the first half of the 1st millennium CE, but only gained prominence in the West in the 20th century. Hatha yoga texts emerged around the 11th century with origins in tantra. Yoga gurus from India later introduced yoga to the West, following the success of Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th and early 20th century. In the 1980s, yoga became popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world. Yoga in Indian traditions, however, is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core.
Amelia: do you enjoy yoga? it's a group of physical and mental practicies which originated in india
Julia: i do actually. i try to do it 4 times a week.
Amelia: what type of yoga do you do? Hatha yoga or Raja yoga?
Julia: i do both do you like yoga?
Amelia: honestly, not really. i prefer HIT training and classes like bodypump and Barre
Julia: how many times do you workout during the week?
Amelia: around 3-4 times a week. I've been told yoga became popular around 1980s in the Western World
Julia: really? i didn´t know that
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i am a fisherman. | A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish. Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishermen and fish farmers. Fishermen may be professional or recreational and may be both men or women. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. Fishing had become a major means of survival as well as a business venture. Fishing and the fisherman have also influenced Ancient Egyptian religion; mullets were worshiped as a sign of the arriving flood season. Bastet was often manifested in the form of a catfish. In ancient Egyptian literature, the method that Amun used to create the world is associated with the tilapia's method of mouth-brooding. According to the FAO, there were about 39 million fishers in countries producing more than 200,000 tonnes in 2012, which is nearly 140% the number in 1995. The total fishery production of 66 million tonnes equated to an average productivity of 3.5 tonnes per person. Most of this growth took place in Asian countries, where four-fifths of world fishers and fish farmers dwell.
Karen: I really enjoy being a fisherman and trying to catch new types of fish.
Eli: Me too! There are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fisherman in the world!It is pretty popular!
Karen: I live in the Midwest so the types of fish I'm able to catch are very limited. I mostly catch trout!
Eli: Neat! I'm sure you have forms of catfish as well?
Karen: Yes, but I've unfortunately never caught one. I have caught bass and walleye on very rare occasions!
Eli: Awesome! yeah bass fishing is a multibillion-dollar industry! Do you have a fishing boat?
Karen: I don't personally, but my in-laws have a pontoon that we take out when we visit their cabin and it's right on their own personal lake!
Eli: That's good! Do you use lures as bait? or live bait?
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my next job will be in the federal court. | The federal judiciary of the United States is one of the three co-equal branches of the federal government of the United States organized under the United States Constitution and laws of the federal government. Article III of the Constitution requires the establishment of a Supreme Court and permits the Congress to create other federal courts, and place limitations on their jurisdiction. Article III federal judges are appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate to serve until they resign, are impeached and convicted, retire, or die. The federal courts are composed of three levels of courts. The Supreme Court of the United States is the court of last resort. It is generally an appellate court that operates under discretionary review, which means that the Court can choose which cases to hear, by granting writs of certiorari. There is therefore generally no basic right of appeal that extends automatically all the way to the Supreme Court. In a few situations (like lawsuits between state governments or some cases between the federal government and a state) it sits as a court of original jurisdiction. The United States courts of appeals are the intermediate federal appellate courts.
Logan: I like the Federal Judiciary system of the U.S
Shane: Yeah, the federal judiciary of the United States is one of the three co-equal branches of the federal government of the United States organized under the United States
Logan: Yes that is true. They are are independent system from other arms of government ( executive and legislative)
Shane: Also ,the F.J It is generally an appellate court that operates under discretionary review,
Logan: Yes. I call the Federal Judiciary the last resort for the people
Shane: The F.J has the , the Last Resort Rule is a largely prudential rule which gives a federal court the power
Logan: It gives the court power to overrule decisions that won't be good to the people of the United States
Shane: Well they can go to supreme court which is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions.
Logan: Yes but the problem is when the supreme courts judges are appointed by the president, the courts looses their independence to a certain level
Shane: They have laid down precedence or authority, is a principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court or other tribunal when deciding subsequent cases .
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i work in a bank. | A bank teller (often abbreviated to simply teller) is an employee of a bank who deals directly with customers. In some places, this employee is known as a cashier or customer representative. Most teller jobs require experience with handling cash and a high school diploma. Most banks provide on-the-job training. Tellers are considered a "front line" in the banking business because they are the first people who a customer sees at the bank. Being front line staff they are most likely to detect and stop fraudulent transactions in order to prevent losses at a bank (counterfeit currency and checks, identity theft, confidence tricks, etc.). The position also requires tellers to be friendly and interact with the customers, providing them with information about customers' accounts and bank services. Tellers typically work from a station, usually located on a teller line. Most stations have a teller system, which includes cash drawers, receipt validator/printers, proof work sorters, and paperwork used for completing bank transactions. These transactions include: In the United States, tellers held approximately 608,000 jobs in 2006. Of these, 1 out of 4 worked part-time. Median annual earnings as of May 2006 were $22,140.
Gianna: I'm a bank teller but the work os so boring
Johnathan: Do most banks provide on the job training,
Gianna: Yes they ensure you keep up with new information and only certain jobs require college education
Johnathan: Tellers also have to be friendly and interact a lot with the customers .
Gianna: Yeah, there's all types of people that come in there. Do you know much about the job?
Johnathan: Just what I've read. In the U.S. tellers held about 608,000 jobs in 2006.
Gianna: Wow I had no idea there were so many
Johnathan: The bad thing is , one out of four was part time
Gianna: Most of us are part time including me. I suppose it has to do with benefits
Johnathan: The median annual earnings in 2006 were 22,140. Not sure about lately though.
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my back hurts chronically. | Back pain is pain in any region of the back. It is divided into neck pain (cervical), middle back pain (thoracic), lower back pain (lumbar) or coccydynia (tailbone or sacral pain) based on the segment affected. The lumbar area is the most common area for pain, as it supports most of the weight in the upper body. Episodes of back pain may be acute, sub-acute, or chronic depending on the duration. The pain may be characterized as a dull ache, shooting or piercing pain, or a burning sensation. Discomfort can radiate into the arms and hands as well as the legs or feet, and may include numbness, or weakness in the legs and arms. Back pain can originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Internal structures such as the gallbladder, pancreas, aorta, and kidneys may also cause referred pain in the back. Back pain is common, with about nine out of ten adults experiencing it at some point in their life, and five out of ten working adults having it every year. Some estimate up to 95% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is the most common cause of chronic pain, and is a major contributor of missed work and disability.
Jose: Hello, I deal with chronic back pain. Does your back ever give you trouble?
Christopher: Yes most of the time im in pain, im thinking of to the doctor next week. Back pain is pain in any region of the back
Jose: I'm sorry to hear that, different regions for back pain include cervical, thoracic, and lumbar.
Christopher: i get really bad pains in the lumbar area, The lumbar area is the most common area for pain.
Jose: That's interesting, does your pain ever spread to other parts like arms, hands, or legs?
Christopher: Not really, it is mainly in the back area
Jose: Okay, I was just checking because sometimes mine spreads. It is said that lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Christopher: Episodes of back pain may be acute, sub-acute, or chronic depending on the duration what do you think it is yours?
Jose: I believe that mine is chronic. What worries me most about this pain is that in many cases, doctors cannot identify a physiological cause.
Christopher: Discomfort can radiate into the arms and hands like you said and week legs is a sing as well
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wedding cakes are my specialty. | A wedding cake is the traditional cake served at wedding receptions following dinner. In some parts of England, the wedding cake is served at a wedding breakfast; the 'wedding breakfast' does not mean the meal will be held in the morning, but at a time following the ceremony on the same day. In modern Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests at the reception. Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple. Modernly however, they are more of a centerpiece to the wedding and are not always even served to the guests. Some cakes are built with only a single edible tier for the bride and groom to share, but this is rare since the cost difference between fake and real tiers is minimal. Wedding cakes come in a variety of sizes, depending on the number of guests the cake will serve. Modern pastry chefs and cake designers use various ingredients and tools to create a cake that usually reflects the personalities of the couple. Marzipan, fondant, gum paste, buttercream, and chocolate are among the popular ingredients used. Cakes range in price along with size and components. Cakes are usually priced on a per-person, or per-slice, basis.
Travis: Wedding cakes are cool. I saw one that was once 5 feet tall!
Hannah: thats funny you say that, i just came back from my brothers wedding today
Travis: Cool, was it in a church, outside, or some other venue?
Hannah: it was real small event , a few people just friends it was at a building with a local judge that did the cerimony
Travis: That sounds nice and low key. Was there a reception or wedding cake?
Hannah: there was a wedding cake, but i hate sweets so i did not get some
Travis: I'm not a big fan of them either. Apparently they're more for display and not even served always.
Hannah: the food was so bland , but i was just happy for my brother
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i like going to the beach. | A beach is a landform alongside a body of water which consists of loose particles. The particles composing a beach are typically made from rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, or cobblestones. The particles can also be biological in origin, such as mollusc shells or coralline algae. Some beaches have man-made infrastructure, such as lifeguard posts, changing rooms, and showers. They may also have hospitality venues (such as resorts, camps, hotels, and restaurants) nearby. Wild beaches, also known as undeveloped or undiscovered beaches, are not developed in this manner. Wild beaches can be valued for their untouched beauty and preserved nature. Beaches typically occur in areas along the coast where wave or current action deposits and reworks sediments. Although the seashore is most commonly associated with the word "beach", beaches are also found by lakes and alongside large rivers. "Beach" may refer to: The former are described in detail below; the larger geological units are discussed elsewhere under bars. There are several conspicuous parts to a beach that relate to the processes that form and shape it. The part mostly above water (depending upon tide), and more or less actively influenced by the waves at some point in the tide, is termed the beach berm.
Mckenzie: My favorite place to spend the weekend is the beach. So glad I live in Florida!
Luis: i love the beach A beach is a landform alongside a body of water
Mckenzie: My favorite activities at the beach are swimming and sunbathing.
Luis: i have heard The particles composing a beach are typically made from rock, such as sand, and even gravel
Mckenzie: It's interesting how different locations have different types of sand. I like the lighter tones myself.
Luis: yeah and Some beaches have man-made infrastructures like guard post
Mckenzie: There is so much to like at the beach. It's a phenomenal recreational activity.
Luis: and They may also have hospitality venues (such as resorts, camps, hotels
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my favorite drink is dr pepper. | Dr Pepper is a carbonated soft drink marketed as having a unique flavor. The drink was created in the 1880s by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas and first served around 1885. Dr Pepper was first nationally marketed in the United States in 1904, and is now also sold in Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and South America, as well as New Zealand and South Africa as an imported good. Variants include a version without high fructose corn syrup, Diet Dr Pepper, as well as a line of additional flavors, first introduced in the 2000s. The U.S. Patent Office recognizes December 1, 1885, as the first time Dr Pepper was served. It was introduced nationally in the United States at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition as a new kind of soda pop, made with 23 flavors. Its introduction in 1885 preceded the introduction of Coca-Cola by one year. It was formulated by Brooklyn-born pharmacist Charles Alderton in Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas. To test his new drink, he first offered it to store owner Wade Morrison, who also found it to his liking. Patrons at Morrison's soda fountain soon learned of Alderton's new drink and began ordering a "Waco". Alderton gave the formula to Morrison, who named it Dr. Pepper (later stylized as "Dr Pepper").
Victor: I prefer doctor pepper to other soda drinks. Dr Pepper is a carbonated soft drink
Lucas: Oh yes! Dr. Pepper is my favorite soda of all time. Nothing even comes close.
Victor: Its been around for a while, first created in 1880's by a pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas
Lucas: It's interesting to know it was so old. It was made with cane sugar back then which I bet was way better.
Victor: It would have been market 1904 when everyone in the Us got a hold of one as it was first marketed then.
Lucas: At least it didn't have cocaine in it like coke! Is it true Dr. Pepper used to be a medicine?
Victor: Coke doesn't have cocaine in it any more though. Dr Pepper does have variants of it though without a high fructose corn syrup.
Lucas: I swear Dr. Pepper is so addictive it may as well have something in it, but I guess the sugar is enough.
Victor: Maybe it does, nah just kidding. Actually the patents show that the first Dr pepper was served in December 1, 1885
Lucas: I would have loved to have experienced way back then. Why was it invented? Do you know?
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i believe in aliens. | Extraterrestrial life, also called alien life (or, if it is a sentient or relatively complex individual, an "extraterrestrial" or "alien"), is life that occurs outside of Earth and that probably did not originate from Earth. These hypothetical life forms may range from simple prokaryotes to beings with civilizations far more advanced than humanity. The Drake equation speculates about the existence of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. The science of extraterrestrial life in all its forms is known as exobiology. Since the mid-20th century, there has been an ongoing search for signs of extraterrestrial life. This encompasses a search for current and historic extraterrestrial life, and a narrower search for extraterrestrial intelligent life. Depending on the category of search, methods range from the analysis of telescope and specimen data to radios used to detect and send communication signals. The concept of extraterrestrial life, and particularly extraterrestrial intelligence, has had a major cultural impact, chiefly in works of science fiction. Over the years, science fiction communicated scientific ideas, imagined a wide range of possibilities, and influenced public interest in and perspectives of extraterrestrial life.
Paige: Do you believe in alien life - that is life that occurs outside of Earth and didn't come from Earth?
Lucy: I think that there is a very good possibility that it is out there.
Paige: The Drake equation is a theory that speculates about the existence of intelligent life in the universe - I wonder if they are right.
Lucy: I do know that the chances we are alone in the universe are slim. Maybe we will find someone on Mars one day
Paige: Since the mid 20th century there has been an ongoing search for signs of alien life - i wonder if they are keeping stuff from us.
Lucy: There is the whole Area 51 thing. I am sure they are hiding something
Paige: It's actually had a major cultural impact - mostly in works of science fiction - just think of all the movies that deal with aliens.
Lucy: True. Some of my favorites have aliens in them. I always liked Independence Day. I sure hope the aliens we meet are nicer than the ones in that movie
Paige: Oh I think mine will have to be Alien, even though it cameout in 1979, it's just iconic.
Lucy: Some of the old movies are timeless. Another one I enjoyed was Event Horizon. That movie still gives me chills
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i love to sing. | Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice and augments regular speech by the use of sustained tonality, rhythm, and a variety of vocal techniques. A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without accompaniment by musical instruments. Singing is often done in an ensemble of musicians, such as a choir of singers or a band of instrumentalists. Singers may perform as soloists or accompanied by anything from a single instrument (as in art song or some jazz styles) up to a symphony orchestra or big band. Different singing styles include art music such as opera and Chinese opera, Hindustani music, and religious music styles such as gospel, traditional music styles, world music, jazz, blues, gazal and popular music styles such as pop, rock, electronic dance music and filmi. Singing can be formal or informal, arranged or improvised. It may be done as a form of religious devotion, as a hobby, as a source of pleasure, comfort or ritual, as part of music education or as a profession. Excellence in singing requires time, dedication, instruction and regular practice. If practice is done on a regular basis then the sounds can become more clear and strong.
Eva: I love to sing. I am a vocalist. Do you like to sing?
Colin: I think it's fun, but I am terrible. I really wish I was better!
Eva: I actually surprised everyone in my family when I declared a vocal major in college, singing in lots of Opera's.
Colin: That is really cool. Have you been singing your whole life or did you find out you were good later on>
Eva: I used to sing as a kid to my vast record collection, and then spent some time in choir in highschool and college, but everyone thought I would become a piano major when I went to college. Surprise!
Colin: Do you think practicing can make a big difference, if you aren't naturally good at singing?
Eva: OH yes, singing can be formal or informal. I believe that regardless if you are naturally good or not naturally good, practicing is extremely beneficial...even if you don't perform somewhere, sometimes singing in the shower, or the car is fantastic!
Colin: Yes, I love singing along in the car. Do you have any tips for getting better?
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i live in a big city. | The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world with an estimated 23.7 million residents as of 2016. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, and sports. The city's fast pace defines the term "New York minute". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States, and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Caroline: Hi there, I live in the big city of New York City, do you know much about it?
Elias: Well I know there's a lot of people that live there. Do you know anything about it?
Caroline: Of course I do! It's a global power city and I'm glad to be a part of it. It's largely considered the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world. It has a lot of influence worldwide.
Elias: It sounds like you know quite a bit. Do you know how many people live in New York City?
Caroline: As of late, with a 2016 population estimation, there is over 8.5 million residents in the city! It's the most densely populated major city in the US.
Elias: Wow it must be tough to get around with so many people. Can you tell me anything else about NYC?
Caroline: I typically walk or call an Uber somewhere, but the subway system is rather effective here for getting around, plenty of people use it!
Elias: I forgot about the subway system, that probably helps quite a bit.
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my favorite color is purple. | Purple is a color intermediate between blue and red. It is similar to violet, but unlike violet, which is a spectral color with its own wavelength on the visible spectrum of light, purple is a composite color made by combining red and blue. According to surveys in Europe and the U.S., purple is the color most often associated with royalty, magic, mystery and piety. When combined with pink, it is associated with eroticism, femininity and seduction. Purple was the color worn by Roman magistrates; it became the imperial color worn by the rulers of the Byzantine Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, and later by Roman Catholic bishops. Similarly in Japan, the color is traditionally associated with the Emperor and aristocracy. The complementary color of purple is yellow. The word 'purple' comes from the Old English word "purpul" which derives from Latin "purpura", in turn from the Greek ("porphura"), name of the Tyrian purple dye manufactured in classical antiquity from a mucus secreted by the spiny dye-murex snail. The first recorded use of the word 'purple' in the English language was in the year 975 AD. In heraldry, the word "purpure" is used for purple. In the traditional color wheel used by painters, violet and purple are both placed between red and blue.
Gregory: I really love the color purple, the actual shade purple not the movie lol!!
Naomi: I do too. In some countries, Japan for example, the color is associated with the Japanese Emperor and society's aristocracy.
Gregory: Oh really I thought most countries used red, I guess not
Naomi: Well, purple is a combination of red and blue, so you're not far off! It's similar to violet.
Gregory: I like most everything purple, but it is a hard color to decorate a house with I think
Naomi: Depends how you do it I suspect. You could pretend to be a magician or a member of royalty and tell everyone that's why you chose the color! Most people apparently associate purple with those things
Gregory: Yes I could see royalty, I could say I come from a royal family...hhmmm..
Naomi: Say you are descended from a long line of Byzantine rulers - that's the color they wore.
Gregory: I will try that, and redecorate in beautiful purple
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i am a meataholic. | A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak that is cut from the plate, the flank steak that is cut from the abdominal muscles, and the famous Silverfinger steak that is cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. When the word "steak" is used without qualification, it generally refers to a beefsteak. In a larger sense, there are also fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak and many more varieties of steaks. Steaks are usually grilled, but they can be pan-fried, or broiled. Steak is often grilled in an attempt to replicate the flavor of steak cooked over the glowing coals of an open fire. Steak can also be cooked in sauce, such as in steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties, such as hamburgers. Steaks are also cut from grazing animals, usually farmed, other than cattle, including bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, pigs, reindeer, turkey, deer and zebu as well as various types of fish, especially salmon and large pelagic fish such as swordfish, shark and marlin. For some meats, such as pork, lamb and mutton, chevon and veal, these cuts are often referred to as chops.
Shawn: Nothing satisfies me more in this life than a perfectly cooked steak. Don't you agree?
Henry: I do! Steak is one of my favorite foods. I love mine grilled! Nothing tastes better than grilled steak!
Shawn: Man, that sounds amazing right about now. What do you think the best way to grill it would be?
Henry: I like to season mine and throw it on the grill for about 6 minutes per side. If you can't grill it, steak is also delicious if you pan-fry or broil it!
Shawn: Pretty convenient if you don't have a grill! Do you have any particular seasonings you like to use on your steak?
Henry: I like a seasoning called Montreal steak seasoning, but just about anything will do! Have you tried any steaks other than beef? Steaks are also made from bison, goat, sheep, reindeer and fish!
Shawn: I've had venison steak before, but the flavor was a bit too gamy for my palette. I might have to try some other cuts of meat though. How well do you usually cook your steak?
Henry: I like rare to medium rare. It's so juicy when it's cooked like that. If you're looking for something different, you can also try cooking steak in sauce or grinding it into hamburgers!
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i live in a big city. | The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world with an estimated 23.7 million residents as of 2016. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, and sports. The city's fast pace defines the term "New York minute". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States, and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Brady: I can't wait to visit New York City better know as the Big Apple.
Ashley: I have read that its the media capital of the world.
Brady: That it is it is well known in different media assets from movies, news tv shows etc.
Ashley: It is also known for its 5 boroughs like Queens and Brooklyn.
Brady: A lot of famous actors and especially rappers is from Queens and Brooklyn when I visit New York I have to go see where some of my favorite artist grew up.
Ashley: Queen is the largest of them, so there should be more to do there.
Brady: Have you visited New York before?
Ashley: I have not, maybe one day though.
Brady: The fashion world is great there to I have to save a lot of money because New York has a long strip full of designer stores and boutiques.
Ashley: Thats where the based the devil wears prada
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i want to learn how to fly an airplane. | An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. While other aircrew members such as navigators or flight engineers are also considered aviators, because they are involved in operating the aircraft's navigation and engine systems. Other aircrew members such as flight attendants, mechanics and ground crew, are not classified as aviators. In recognition of the pilots' qualifications and responsibilities, most militaries and many airlines worldwide award aviator badges to their pilots, and this includes naval aviators. The first recorded use of the term "aviator" ("aviateur" in French) was in 1887, as a variation of "aviation", from the Latin "avis" (meaning "bird"), coined in 1863 by G. de la Landelle in "Aviation Ou Navigation Aérienne" ("Aviation or Air Navigation"). The term aviatrix ("aviatrice" in French), now archaic, was formerly used for a female aviator. These terms were used more in the early days of aviation, when airplanes were extremely rare, and connoted bravery and adventure. For example, a 1905 reference work described the Wright brothers' first airplane: "The weight, including the body of the aviator, is a little more than 700 pounds".
Karen: I would love to learn how to be an aircraft pilot. Do you like to fly?
Matthew: That would be amazing. I love to fly! In fact, I wanted to be a pilot as a young boy.
Karen: Me too! Women weren't allowed to work as airline pilots until 1970, though.
Matthew: Thats a shame. I am glad they are now! I am also glad flying in general is much safer and efficient!
Karen: Much safer. Women who used to fly were called aviatrixes but are now referred to as aviators, same as men.
Matthew: Never heard of that term. My only wish would be that they served food like they did in the 1950's.
Karen: Airline food definitely leaves a lot to be desired. I think I have had maybe one good meal on an airline flight.
Matthew: Back when Continental Airlines was around (before merger), I had a great burger. Now i get peanuts.
Karen: Oh wow. I have not heard the name Continental in so long. I guess Continental merged with United Airlines in 2012.
Matthew: Unfortunately they did. Continental was so much for Customer focused. United is just pro-money.
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i like to plant flowers in my gardens. | Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring perennial plants in the Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis) family. Various common names including daffodil, daffadowndilly, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus. "Narcissus" has conspicuous flowers with six petal-like tepals surmounted by a cup- or trumpet-shaped corona. The flowers are generally white or yellow (also orange or pink in garden varieties), with either uniform or contrasting coloured tepals and corona. "Narcissus" were well known in ancient civilisation, both medicinally and botanically, but formally described by Linnaeus in his "Species Plantarum" (1753). The genus is generally considered to have about ten sections with approximately 50 species. The number of species has varied, depending on how they are classified, due to similarity between species and hybridization. The genus arose some time in the Late Oligocene to Early Miocene epochs, in the Iberian peninsula and adjacent areas of southwest Europe. The exact origin of the name "Narcissus" is unknown, but it is often linked to a Greek word for intoxicated (narcotic) and the myth of the youth of that name who fell in love with his own reflection.
Avery: I planted narcissus in my garden this spring they are perennials
Trevor: What are perennials?
Avery: that basically means they come back each year usuallr around at least 2 years
Trevor: Oh ok, and what does narcissus mean?
Avery: well it is a type of flower the family includes the daffodil and the jonquil
Trevor: Do they need any special care when growing them?
Avery: Just like any other flower, they need sun and water, they are usually white and yellow but come in other colors too
Trevor: I see, and what do they smell like?
Avery: I cant really describe the smell but interesting to note in ancient time they were used both medicinally and botanically
Trevor: What are the heath benefits of the narcissus?
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i drive a ford truck. | The Ford Motor Company (commonly referred to simply as "Ford") is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand and most luxury cars under the Lincoln brand. Ford also owns Brazilian SUV manufacturer, Troller, and Australian performance car manufacturer FPV. In the past, it has also produced tractors and automotive components. Ford owns an 8% stake in Aston Martin of the United Kingdom, and a 49% stake in Jiangling of China. It also has a number of joint-ventures, one in China (Changan Ford), one in Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho), one in Thailand (AutoAlliance Thailand), one in Turkey (Ford Otosan), and one in Russia (Ford Sollers). It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family, although they have minority ownership (but majority of the voting power). Ford introduced methods for large-scale manufacturing of cars and large-scale management of an industrial workforce using elaborately engineered manufacturing sequences typified by moving assembly lines; by 1914, these methods were known around the world as Fordism.
Cassidy: I have never driven a car by Ford. Have you?
Matthew: Yup, I drove a Ford Fiesta for a while. Ford's a good quality brand, they've been around since June 16, 1903.
Cassidy: I always think quality with Japanese cars. How does Ford compare? How are they rated>
Matthew: I'm not sure but Ford branches out to other countries. they own 8% of Aston Martin in the UK and 49% of Jiangling in China.
Cassidy: I have never heard of Jiangling. Is that a popular automaker?
Matthew: I don't know that much about it. It is one of the many Chinese car manufacturers like Beijing Automotive and Brilliance Automotive.
Cassidy: How profitable a company is Ford? I know the US auto industry has had problems in the past.
Matthew: I'm not sure,, but they have manufactured tractors in the past so I'm sure they are doing well.
Cassidy: Do they no longer manufacturer tractors?
Matthew: Not that I'm aware of. They made tractors and their components in the past.
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i love to read. | Reading is a complex "cognitive process" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension.
Kylee: Reading allows you to use your inmagination
Luis: Yes, it allows me to go places that I have never been without leaving my house.
Kylee: learning how to read means you understand the words you are reading
Luis: At times I will look up words in the dictionary to understand the meaning of them.
Kylee: that's one way to improve your reading comprehension looking up word we all do from time to time
Luis: It's amazing at how many different meanings can come from one word.
Kylee: readability is a way to understand what you are reading
Luis: I use the Thesaurus too. It gives me different words that mean the same thing.
Kylee: a thesaurus is helpful, but so is typography it make things readable
Luis: To me, reading is brain food. It helps to have a bigger vocabulary at times.
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i love dogs. | The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend".
Morgan: Out of all the pets you can get dogs are my absolute favorite. Its no wonder they were the first species to bet domesticated.
Tiffany: They're such loyal and kind animals, as well as how many uses they have!
Morgan: They really do have many uses. They provide their owners with physical and emotional benefits.
Tiffany: They were also used for things like herding and retrieving right?
Morgan: Yes that is correct. All herding behavior is actually just modified predatory behavior.
Tiffany: Oh that's a really interesting to think that we basically recoded their behavior to make them do something totally different.
Morgan: It really is. One of the best herding dogs is actually a collie and they look very different from their wolf ancestors.
Tiffany: Collies are great dogs! So smart and energetic!
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madonna is my all time favorite. | Madonna Louise Ciccone (; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop" since the 1980s, Madonna is known for pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music, as well as visual imagery in music videos and on stage. She has also frequently reinvented both her music and image while maintaining autonomy within the recording industry. Besides sparking controversy, her works have been praised by music critics. Madonna is often cited as an influence by other artists. Born and raised in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist and vocalist in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, Madonna signed with Sire Records in 1982 and released her eponymous debut album the next year. She followed it with a series of successful albums, including the global bestsellers, "Like a Virgin" (1984) and "True Blue" (1986), as well as the Grammy Award winners, "Ray of Light" (1998) and "Confessions on a Dance Floor" (2005). Throughout her career, Madonna has written and produced most of her songs, with many of them reaching number one on the record charts, including "Like a Virgin", "Papa Don't Preach", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".
Kyle: I love Madonna! She's so talented in that she is a singer, songwriter, and an actress!
Paige: She has done almost everything in her career. She also made some huge fashion statements!
Kyle: She is awesome! Interestingly she quite often reinvents her music and her image!
Paige: When did she release her first album?
Kyle: After she signed with Sire Records in 1982, she released her debut album the following year
Paige: How many albums has she released?
Kyle: I don't know how many in total, but I do know that several won Grammy Awards, including Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor
Paige: What is her best-sellign album?
Kyle: She has had several best selling albums, including Like a Virgin
Paige: When was that album released?
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i like to play video games. | A video game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device such as a TV screen or computer monitor. The word "video" in "video game" traditionally referred to a raster display device, but as of the 2000s, it implies any type of display device that can produce two- or three-dimensional images. Some theorists categorize video games as an art form, but this designation is controversial. The electronic systems used to play video games are known as platforms; examples of these are personal computers and video game consoles. These platforms range from large mainframe computers to small handheld computing devices. Specialized video games such as arcade games, in which the video game components are housed in a large, typically coin-operated chassis, while common in the 1980s in video arcades, have gradually declined due to the widespread availability of affordable home video game consoles (e.g., PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Wii U) and video games on desktop and laptop computers and smartphones. The input device used for games, the game controller, varies across platforms. Common controllers include gamepads, joysticks, mouse devices, keyboards, the touchscreens of mobile devices, and buttons, or even, with the Kinect sensor, a person's hands and body.
Gabriela: I love video games. Do you play any?
Alan: Oh yeah, I love playing Super Smash Brothers Melee on the Nintendo Gamecube, it's great. It's too bad that arcade games are kind of dieing out.
Gabriela: Super Smash Bros Melee is one of my faves! I agree about arcade games, though. Galaga and Pac Man are such great games that need to stick around
Alan: Melee is great because it contains characters from so many different franchises, I like ganondorf in that game, what about you?
Gabriela: Ganondorf is the one I usually play as, but I also like the Ice Climbera
Alan: That's so cool, ice climbers are very unique in that game. It's crazy to think that Melee is still so popular even though it was released in 2001.
Gabriela: Yeah, I still play it a lot in my down time. Have you played the Super Smash Bros Brawl on the Wii?
Alan: I haven't, I'm not a fan of Super Smash Bros Brawl because of the weird mechanics like tripping.
Gabriela: I agree. I played it once or twice as Icarus but couldn't enjoy it like the first one.
Alan: Have you ever played the modified version of Brawl, also known as Project M?
Gabriela: I have not. Is it good? Have you played it?
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i live in north dakota. | North Dakota () is a state in the midwestern and northern regions of the United States. It is the nineteenth largest in area, the fourth smallest by population, and the fourth most sparsely populated of the 50 states. North Dakota was admitted as the 39th state to the Union on November 2, 1889. Its capital is Bismarck, and its largest city is Fargo. North Dakota weathered the Great Recession of the early 21st century with a boom in natural resources, particularly a boom in oil extraction from the Bakken formation, which lies beneath the northwestern part of the state. The development drove strong job and population growth, and low unemployment. North Dakota is known for its sparsely populated rural landscape, for its long winters that on colder days produce beautiful sun dogs, and for being the childhood home of Lawrence Welk. North Dakota is in the U.S. region known as the Great Plains. The state shares the Red River of the North with Minnesota to the east. South Dakota is to the south, Montana is to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba are to the north. North Dakota is situated near the middle of North America with a stone marker in Rugby, North Dakota marking the "Geographic Center of the North American Continent".
Jeremy: People always joke about North Dakota being a "fly-over state" or not worth living in.. I disagree. Born and raised here, and I love it. My state survived the Great Recession of the early 21st century with all of its oil extraction capabilities and job offerings found in the Bakken formation, for instance. We're not only resilient, we have a lot to offer the country in terms of resources.
Emmanuel: Really? I've never even considered going there.
Jeremy: I know, I understand it.. Honestly, my state is known for kind of sparsely populated rural landscape, having long winters where the colder days can produce sun dogs and... for being the childhood home of Lawrence Welk, the American musician, accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario. So, I get that it doesn't have a lot of credit. But it's beautiful here.
Emmanuel: I bet, it seems like it would be good for its natural wonders.
Jeremy: Yeah, exactly. We're technically the "Geographic Center of the North American Continent." We share the Red River with Minnesota. We're near Canada. We're the fourth smallest by population, sure, but that's just because people have poor taste!
Emmanuel: Hmm quite the bold claim there, it just isn't that exciting compared to California and other states.
Jeremy: Yeah, I get it. No one says they're dying to come to North Dakota. It's one of those "hard-hat" states, where we have a lot to offer in terms of natural resources, etc. We're a necessary state. We get things done in the background that go unappreciated because they're not glamorous. The 21st century recession saw us offering job and population growth, and low unemployment while everyone else suffered. So, we've shown resilience. We can let the other states have the spotlight.
Emmanuel: You must be really passionate about your home state, wow.
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my friend likes cartoons like south park. | South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for the Comedy Central television network. The show revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their bizarre adventures in and around the titular Colorado town. Much like "The Simpsons", "South Park" uses a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters and became infamous for its profanity and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics towards a mature audience. Parker and Stone developed the show from "The Spirit of Christmas", two consecutive animated shorts created in 1992 and 1995. The latter became one of the first Internet viral videos, ultimately leading to "South Park"'s production. It debuted in August 1997 with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Subsequent ratings have varied but it remains one of Comedy Central's highest rated shows, and is slated to air in new episodes through 2019. The pilot episode was produced using cutout animation, leading to all subsequent episodes being produced with computer animation that emulated the cutout technique.
Sadie: My husband and I watched South Park once - it was not what we thought it was though. Do you know anything about that show?
Francisco: Oh yeah I am quite a fan of South Park. It was made by Matt Stone and Trey Parker.
Sadie: I'm not sure who they are - have they made other shows?
Francisco: Not that I know of. The show follows Kyle, Kenny, Cartman, and Stan.
Sadie: Yes, the language was something we were not prepared for - I guess we thought it would be like the Simpsons.
Francisco: It's kinda like the Simpsons in the sense that it has quite a bit of profanity and a large ensemble of characters.
Sadie: Yes, I think people used to think of the Simpsons as being brash - but it seems that South Park is way more brash than the Simpsons. How long has South Park been around?
Francisco: It's been a long time, since the show debuted in 1997.
Sadie: Wow - I didn't realize it has been around that long. Is it still in production?
Francisco: Oh yeah, it's still running on Comedy Central and its still going strong too.
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my favorite flower is a rose. | A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over a hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. The name "rose" comes from French, itself from Latin "rosa", which was perhaps borrowed from Oscan, from Greek ρόδον "rhódon" (Aeolic βρόδον "wródon"), itself borrowed from Old Persian "wrd-" ("wurdi"), related to Avestan "varəδa", Sogdian "ward", Parthian "wâr". The leaves are borne alternately on the stem.
Adam: I have a rose garden a rose is named after Rosaceae after the type flower it produces
Kylie: Wow how interesting. Have you always loved roses?
Adam: Yes and there are over one hundred species of roses, I want them all
Kylie: Wow, I figured maybe 10 or so. I do know the apple tree actually is not a tree and is a rose bush.
Adam: Roses can be trailing, climbing or rosebush and many have thorns
Kylie: Are rosebuds edible?
Adam: Not sure? Most species of rose originated in Asia
Kylie: Wow, was it do to the warm climate or just that people liked to garden?
Adam: Most hobbiest grow roses for the fragrence and beauty of the flower
Kylie: My issue with Roses is that when you cut them they don't last long at all compared to other flowers.
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my favorite singer is taylor swift. | Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. One of the leading contemporary recording artists, she is known for narrative songs about her personal life, which have received widespread media coverage. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. She signed with the label Big Machine Records and became the youngest artist ever signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house. Her self-titled debut album in 2006 peaked at number five on the "Billboard" 200 and spent the most weeks on the chart in the 2000s. The album's third single, "Our Song", made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number-one song on the Hot Country Songs chart. Swift's second album, "Fearless", was released in 2008. Buoyed by the success of pop crossover singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", "Fearless" became the best-selling album of 2009 in the United States. The album won four Grammy Awards, with Swift becoming the youngest Album of the Year winner. Swift was the sole writer of her 2010 album, "Speak Now". It debuted at number one in the United States and the single "Mean" won two Grammy Awards.
Patrick: Taylor Swift has been around for a while. Never thought she'd last this long.
Chloe: Yeah, she made a big career, I think no one would've predicted she is going to get so popular.
Patrick: Do you like her? I liked her debut album, Taylor Swift.
Chloe: I don't know that much about her. I heard some songs on the radio though. Maybe you can tell me more of her albums?
Patrick: Fearless is her second album after her debut one. People seem to like it, because it's relatable.
Chloe: Oh yes this is an important characteristic of music. I think she has changed her style on her newest songs, I'm not sure what the last album was.
Patrick: Have you seen the movie, Frozen? I've been waiting so long for part 2.
Chloe: I have seen it, I didn't know there is going to be part 2. When is it coming out?
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i have 5 children. | Parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the intricacies of raising a child aside from the biological relationship. The most common caretaker in parenting is the biological parent(s) of the child in question, although others may be an older sibling, a grandparent, a legal guardian, aunt, uncle or other family member, or a family friend. Governments and society may have a role in child-rearing as well. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised in foster care, or placed in an orphanage. Parenting skills vary, and a parent with good parenting skills may be referred to as a "good parent". The English pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott described the concept of "good-enough" parenting in which a minimum of prerequisites for healthy child development are met. Winnicott wrote, "The good-enough mother...starts off with an almost complete adaptation to her infant's needs, and as time proceeds she adapts less and less completely, gradually, according to the infant's growing ability to deal with her failure."
Nathaniel: I have a son
Peter: Do you consider yourself to be parenting or child rearing?
Nathaniel: Parenting and child rearing is the same
Peter: Yes it is, it is the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child. Unfortunately there are too many bad parents out there
Nathaniel: That is true
Peter: There are so many intricacies of raising a child. I dont think I could handle it!
Nathaniel: Yes. Its not easy to parent a child
Peter: Yup, governments and society may have a role but at the end of the day, the onus is on the parents!
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i own a custom upholstery shop. | Upholstery is the work of providing furniture, especially seats, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. The word "upholstery" comes from the Middle English word "upholder", which referred to a tradesman who held up his goods. The term is equally applicable to domestic, automobile, airplane and boat furniture, and can be applied to mattresses, particularly the upper layers, though these often differ significantly in design. A person who works with upholstery is called an upholsterer; an apprentice upholsterer is sometimes called an outsider or trimmer. Traditional upholstery uses materials like coil springs (post-1850), animal hair (horse, hog and cow), coir, straw and hay, hessians, linen scrims, wadding, etc., and is done by hand, building each layer up. In contrast, modern upholsterers employ synthetic materials like dacron and vinyl, serpentine springs, and so on. "Upholder" is an archaic term used for "upholsterer", but it appears to have a connotation of "repairing" furniture rather than creating new upholstered pieces from scratch (cobbler vs. cordwainer). In 18th-century London, upholders frequently served as interior decorators responsible for all aspects of a room's decor.
Adriana: What even is upholstery?
Jayla: It is the covers of furniture. This includes the padding, springs and fabric
Adriana: Ahh okay, that's kinda what I thought it was.
Jayla: The word actually comes from the Middle English. It means upholder
Adriana: That makes a lot of sense as to the root of it.
Jayla: Upholstry has changed a bit in modern times. It often uses sythetic material like vinyl and acron
Adriana: That outta be a lot cheaper and easier to produce.
Jayla: I would imagine it is much easier. Earlier times it was all done by hand, each layer, using straw, hay, linen, etc
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my favorite show ever is game of thrones. | Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire", George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is "A Game of Thrones". It is filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Spain, and the United States. The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and its seventh season ended on August 27, 2017. The series will conclude with its eighth season premiering in 2019. Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, "Game of Thrones" has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast but centers on three primary story arcs. The first story arc centers on the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the dynastic noble families either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from the throne. The second story arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, exiled and plotting a return to the throne. The third story arc centers on the longstanding brotherhood charged with defending the realm against the ancient threats of the fierce peoples and legendary creatures that lie far north, and an impending winter that threatens the realm.
Colin: Do you watch Game of Thrones? I'm not a die hard fan, but I think it's pretty good.
Kevin: I've actually never seen it! I know that it is a very popular series, though!
Colin: I don't know if you've heard much about the most recent season, but a bunch of undead killed a dragon and now it's probably going to join their side.
Kevin: That sounds interesting. I've heard that it will end in its eighth season next year. I'm sure people will be sad.
Colin: Yeah, I'm kind of bummed out. The TV series strayed from the books because the author is behind. I wonder how different the books will end.
Kevin: That will be interesting to find out. I'm sure it's come a long way since it premiered in 2011.
Colin: I can't believe that it came out in 2011, it seems more recent than that.
Kevin: Crazy, right? I like the way that they have filmed in many different areas too. Everywhere from the UK to Morocco!
Colin: I would love to go to Morocco, I've heard it's beautiful. Imagine getting paid to go there.
Kevin: That would be amazing! I love mountains, desert, and the sea and it has all of it!
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my favorite artist is 2pac. | Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ) (born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper, poet and actor. Shakur sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His double disc albums "All Eyez on Me" (1996) and his "Greatest Hits" (1998) are among the best-selling albums in the United States. Shakur is consistently ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time and he has been listed and ranked as one of the greatest artists of any genre by many publications, including "Rolling Stone", which ranked him 86th on its list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. On April 7, 2017, Shakur was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Shakur began his career as a roadie, backup dancer and MC for the alternative hip hop group Digital Underground, eventually branching off as a solo artist. Most of the themes in Shakur's songs revolved around the violence and hardship in inner cities, racism, and other social issues. Both of his parents and several other people in his family were members of the Black Panther Party, whose ideals were reflected in his songs.
Noah: The rapper Tupac Shakur has sold over 75 million records making him one of the most successful artists of all time.
Alex: That's amazing! I don't think I have heard his music
Noah: His music most revolves around racial, social, and inner city issies.
Alex: I see, do you know when he was at his most famous?
Noah: His two best selling albums were released in 1998 and 1996.
Alex: I see, about twenty years ago!
Noah: He died on September 13, 1996.
Alex: Oh wow so he release an album most mortem!
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i m a perfectionist. | Perfectionism, in psychology, is a personality trait characterized by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations. It is best conceptualized as a multidimensional characteristic, as psychologists agree that there are many positive and negative aspects. In its maladaptive form, perfectionism drives people to attempt to achieve an unattainable ideal, while their adaptive perfectionism can sometimes motivate them to reach their goals. In the end, they derive pleasure from doing so. When perfectionists do not reach their goals, they often fall into depression. Perfectionists strain compulsively and unceasingly toward unobtainable goals, and measure their self-worth by productivity and accomplishment. Pressuring oneself to achieve unrealistic goals inevitably sets the person up for disappointment. Perfectionists tend to be harsh critics of themselves when they fail to meet their standards. D. E. Hamachek in 1978 argued for two contrasting types of perfectionism, classifying people as tending towards normal perfectionism or neurotic perfectionism. Normal perfectionists are more inclined to pursue perfection without compromising their self-esteem, and derive pleasure from their efforts.
Malachi: I am kind of a perfectionist in some of the things that I do.
Adrian: Perfectionism, in psychology is a personality trait that isnt too common
Malachi: I've noticed that too, since most people are more willing to give the bare minimum.
Adrian: i perfer doing the bare minimum, Perfectionism, in psychology is when you want eeveryting to be exact and i dont like that
Malachi: I really like doing the bare minimum when I can but otherwise, when in doubt do as much as I can.
Adrian: it is seen as and conceptualized as a multidimensional charcteristic
Malachi: Oh that's really cool! I didn't know that about the concept of it.
Adrian: yea im basically the opposite myself
Malachi: I am really polar, since I try hard on some things and not at all on others.
Adrian: yea Perfectionism, in psychology is quite an unhealthy trait to exibit
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christmas is my favorite holiday. | Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night; in some traditions, Christmastide includes an octave. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season centered around it. The traditional Christmas narrative, the Nativity of Jesus, delineated in the New Testament says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in accordance with messianic prophecies. When Joseph and Mary arrived in the city, the inn had no room and so they were offered a stable where the Christ Child was soon born, with angels proclaiming this news to shepherds who then further disseminated the information. Although the month and date of Jesus' birth are unknown, by the early-to-mid fourth century the Western Christian Church had placed Christmas on December 25, a date that was later adopted in the East.
Alex: I just love Christmas! It's my favorite holiday.
Eric: I love Christmas too!, I love Christmas music the most, In fact Christmas music uses a whole variety of genres of music normally performed or heard around the Christmas season.
Alex: Oh! I love Christmas music too! When it gets close to Christmas time, the radio plays Christmas music nonstop.
Eric: I do as well There are performances of Christmas music at many public concerts, churches, and at shopping malls, on city streets, and also in private gatherings, It is an integral staple of the Christmas holiday in many cultures across the world.
Alex: Definitely. It plays everywhere! What's your favorite Christmas song?
Eric: My favorite is The Chipmunks Christmas songs, I love that In the recording, Dave asks the Chipmunks if they are all ready to sing. So cute
Alex: Hahaha oh yeah! I love Christmas Don't Be Late! How long ago was that song recorded?
Eric: I believe that song by the Chipmunks was recorded in 2009 if my memory serves me right.
Alex: It has been around for a long time for sure. I remember it when I was younger lol
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skateboarding is a hobby of mine. | Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard. Skateboarding can also be considered a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2009 report found that the skateboarding market is worth an estimated $4.8 billion in annual revenue with 11.08 million active skateboarders in the world. In 2016, it was announced that skateboarding will be represented at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Since the 1970s, skateparks have been constructed specifically for use by skateboarders, Freestyle BMXers, aggressive skaters, and very recently, scooters. However, skateboarding has become controversial in areas in which the activity, although illegal, has damaged curbs, stoneworks, steps, benches, plazas and parks. The first skateboards started with wooden boxes, or boards, with roller skate wheels attached to the bottom. Crate scooters preceded skateboards, having a wooden crate attached to the nose (front of the board), which formed rudimentary handlebars. The boxes turned into planks, similar to the skateboard decks of today.
Lucas: Skateboarding, not something I have ever considered doing.
Peter: I have never rode a skateboard but it looks fun.
Lucas: Skateboarding can get pretty advanced with the array of trick involved.
Peter: What is your favorite trick?
Lucas: I enjoy various freestyle skateboarding tricks.
Peter: Have you ever played Tony Hawks video game?
Lucas: Of course, they should make more of those games for current generation of systems.
Peter: Yes I agree especially for x box one.
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i own a hot pink moped. | A moped (/ˈmoʊpɛd/ MOH-ped) is a small motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than motorcycles or automobiles because mopeds typically travel about the same speed as bicycles on public roads. Mopeds by definition are driven by both an engine and bicycle pedals, but in common usage and in many jurisdictions the term "moped" is used for similar vehicles including a scooter. Some mopeds are of a step-through type design, while others are step-over designs, having a motorcycle-like frame, including a backbone and a raised fuel tank, mounted directly between the saddle and the head tube. Some resemble motorized bicycles. Most are similar to a regular motorcycle, but with pedals and a crankset that may be used with or instead of motor drive. Although mopeds usually have two wheels, some jurisdictions classify low-powered three- or (rarely) four-wheeled vehicles as a moped. The word "moped" was coined by Swedish journalist Harald Nielsen in 1952, as a portmanteau of "motor" and "pedal". Another origin is that it was derived from the term "motor-velocipede". According to Douglas Harper, the Swedish terms originated from "("trampcykel med") mo(tor och") ped(aler")", which means "pedal cycle with engine and pedals" (the earliest versions had auxiliary pedals).
Brady: I want to buy a moped, which is a small motorcycle that travels about the same speed as a bicycle.
Dominic: Sounds like an interesting purchase.
Brady: Yeah, they have an engine and bicycle pedals. They are great on gas and cost less than a bigger motorcycle.
Dominic: Hmm cool, I've never even heard of them before.
Brady: They look a lot like motorized bicycles. They are really popular in Europe.
Dominic: That would be really nice for getting to my college classes.
Brady: The term originated from combining "motor" with "pedaler".
Dominic: That makes a lot of sense then.
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my favorite food is mashed potatoes. | Mashed potato (British English) or mashed potatoes (American English), is a dish prepared by mashing boiled potatoes. Cream, garlic and butter are frequently used in preparation. The dish is commonly associated within the United States with holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Recipes started appearing in 1747 with an entry in "The Art of Cookery" by Hannah Glasse. Dehydrated and frozen mashed potatoes are available in many supermarkets. The use of "floury" types of potatoes is recommended, although "waxy" potatoes are sometimes used for a different texture. There are a multitude of "floury" types, but the most commonly known include russet, golden wonder, and red rascal potatoes. Butter, vegetable oil, milk and/or cream are usually added to improve flavor and texture, and the potatoes are seasoned with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs and spices. Popular ingredients and seasonings include: garlic, cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, crisp onion or spring onion, caramelized onion, mustard, horseradish, spices such as nutmeg, and chopped herbs such as parsley. One French variation adds egg yolk for "pommes duchesse" or Duchess potatoes; piped through a pastry tube into wavy ribbons and rosettes, brushed with butter and lightly browned.
Cody: you know I think my favorite food is mashed potatoes
Sara: Same here. Mashed potatoes is such a simple dish too. Its just boiled potatoes then mashing them.
Cody: i think that is why I like them, i get to mash them up and eat them
Sara: Do you prepare your mashed potatoes with butter, garlic, and cream? Its a pretty common method.
Cody: i like to add butter and salt after they are cooked
Sara: That is good also. What about during the holidays? We always have mashed potatoes for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Cody: yes some one always bring mash potatoes for the holidays, i think its a Federal law :)
Sara: Haha I hear that. Mashed potatoe recipes date back to 1747. Hannah Glass's recipe can be found in "The Art of Cookery".
Cody: i imagine it is a lot older than that , she is probably the first to record it
Sara: I would say so too. I really like cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, and chopped herbs in my mashed potatoes.
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i would like to go to school to become a veterinarian. | A veterinary physician, usually called a vet, which is shortened from veterinarian (American English, Australian English) or veterinary surgeon (British English), is a professional who practices veterinary medicine by treating diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals. In many countries, the local nomenclature for a veterinarian is a regulated and protected term, meaning that members of the public without the prerequisite qualifications and/or licensure are not able to use the title. In many cases, the activities that may be undertaken by a veterinarian (such as treatment of illness or surgery in animals) are restricted only to those professionals who are registered as a veterinarian. For instance, in the United Kingdom, as in other jurisdictions, animal treatment may only be performed by registered veterinary physicians (with a few designated exceptions, such as paraveterinary workers), and it is illegal for any person who is not registered to call themselves a veterinarian or prescribe any treatment. Most veterinary physicians work in clinical settings, treating animals directly. These veterinarians may be involved in a general practice, treating animals of all types; they may be specialized in a specific group of animals such as companion animals, livestock, zoo animals or equines; or may specialize in a narrow medical discipline such as surgery, dermatology or internal medicine .
Layla: I think being a veterinarian would be really tough. Unlike doctors their patients don't talk!
Isabelle: My daughter actually wants to be a vet - she is interested in treating diseases, disorders, injuries in animals.
Layla: That's really cool! Is she interested in treating small animals like cats and dogs or large animals like cows and horses?
Isabelle: I think she wants to work in a clinicla setting, so she'd treat smaller animals directily.
Layla: That's awesome. Another tough thing about being a vet is you have to know anatomy for several different animals unlike doctors who only need to know human anatomy.
Isabelle: This is very true - but you can specialize in certain animals, such as livestock, zoo, or equines (horses).
Layla: That's very true. So many options to choose from and I bet they all pay really well.
Isabelle: I just realized that they could also specialize in things like dermatology or surgery - there are even chiropractors for horses!
Layla: Wow that's really cool. I didn't know that!
Isabelle: As it is a doctor, it is a pricey education to get and you can't just use the title vet without the licensure that goes with it - so it can be lucrative.
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i wish to buy a corvette when i retire. | The Chevrolet Corvette, known colloquially as the Vette or Chevy Corvette, is a sports car manufactured by Chevrolet. The car has been produced through seven generations. The first model, a convertible, was introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept show car. Myron Scott is credited for naming the car after the type of small, maneuverable warship called a corvette. Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, the Corvette is currently manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky and is the official sports car of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The first generation of Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. Originally designed as a show car for the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show, it generated enough interest to induce GM to make a production version to sell to the public. First production was on June 30, 1953. This generation was often referred to as the "solid-axle" models (the independent rear suspension was not introduced until the second generation). Three hundred hand-built polo white Corvette convertibles were produced for the 1953 model year. The 1954 model year vehicles could be ordered in Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red, Black, or Polo White; 3,640 were built, and sold slowly.
Ian: The chevrolet corvette is a such a cool looking car.
Nathan: Yeah, they're really nice! I want to buy one but they're pretty expensive!
Ian: Wehn it comes to nice cars the classic chevrolet corvettes are among the best
Nathan: For sure! Do you know when they were first released?
Ian: The first model was made in 1953
Nathan: Wow, and who designed them? They're so popular.
Ian: Myron Scott is credited for naming it but not sure on design
Nathan: Cool, I wonder what made them so popular? Was it just good marketing, or the quality of the vehicle?
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i teach elementary school children at a private school. | Elementary school is a school for students in their first school years, where they get primary education before they enter secondary education. The exact ages vary by country. In the United States, elementary schools usually have 6 grades with pupils aged between 6 and 12, but the age ranges 6 to 10 and 6 to 14 also exist. In Japan, the age of pupils in elementary school ranges from 6 to 12, after which the pupils enter junior high school. Elementary school is usually only one part of compulsory education, especially in Western countries. (Scotland) leave nursery age 4 and start primary school for the next 7 years which would be primary 1 (age 4 to 5) and so on until primary 7 which would be the last year at primary school at age (10 to 11) then after that off to high school at age 11 to 12
Aiden: when i was in elementary school i was always getting A's on all of my homework
Allison: That's great. Good scores on homework early on can really set someone up for success.
Aiden: yeah but it was weird beacuse after elementary i was not doing that good in schooll
Allison: Homework can improve academic success among older students. However, its effectiveness is also often debated.
Aiden: that is interesting and good to know, do you know much about elementary schools?
Allison: A little bit, I grade elementary standardized tests. Those tests can really create undue stress.
Aiden: i was not aware of that it is good to know since my little boy is about to start elementary school
Allison: Yes, stanndardized tests show achievement gaps, grade points, drop out rates and college enrollment also show the gap.. These things can be helpful in terms of showing who needs most help.
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i like smoking weed. | Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the "Cannabis" plant intended for medical or recreational use. The main psychoactive part of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); one of 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids. Cannabis can be used by smoking, vaporizing, within food, or as an extract. Cannabis is often used for its mental and physical effects, such as a "high" or "stoned" feeling, a general change in perception, euphoria (heightened mood), and an increase in appetite. Onset of effects is within minutes when smoked, and about 30 to 60 minutes when cooked and eaten. They last for between two and six hours. Short-term side effects may include a decrease in short-term memory, dry mouth, impaired motor skills, red eyes, and feelings of paranoia or anxiety. Long-term side effects may include addiction, decreased mental ability in those who started as teenagers, and behavioral problems in children whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy. Studies have found a strong relation between cannabis use and the risk of psychosis, though the cause-and-effect relationship is debated. Cannabis is mostly used recreationally or as a medicinal drug, although it may also be used for religious or spiritual purposes.
Jesus: Cannabis, AKA marijuana, is a phychoactive drug that can be used for medical or recreational reasons.
Nevaeh: It's quite an interesting drug, can you tell me more about it?
Jesus: Sure! Cannabis can be used by smoking, vaporizing, or in food.
Nevaeh: Interesting, are there any chemicals in it specifically that make it psychoactive?
Jesus: Yes, the main phychoactive part of cannabis is called TCH, which stands for tetrahydrocannabinol. Quite a mouthful lol.
Nevaeh: Are there any other interesting chemicals found in marijuana?
Jesus: There are 483 known compounds in the cannabis plant, including 65 cannabinoids
Nevaeh: Wow that is quite a lot, it makes have some complicated chemistry.
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my favorite team is the washington nationals. | The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. From 2005 to 2007, the team played in RFK Stadium; since 2008 their home stadium has been Nationals Park on South Capitol Street in Southeast D.C., near the Anacostia River. The Nationals are the fourth major league franchise to be based in Washington, D.C., and the first since 1971. The original Washington Senators, who were often referred to as the Nationals, played in the National League from 1891 to 1899. They were followed by a second Washington Senators franchise in 1901, a charter member of the new American League, who were officially named the Washington Nationals from 1905 to 1956. The second Senators franchise moved to Minnesota in 1961 and became the Minnesota Twins. They were replaced that season by a third Senators franchise, who eventually moved to Arlington, Texas, after the 1971 season and became the Texas Rangers. The current National League club was founded in 1969 as the Montreal Expos, part of the MLB expansion, which included the Seattle Pilots (now the Milwaukee Brewers), Kansas City Royals, and San Diego Padres.
Alexa: My favorite baseball team is the Nationals. The are a team based out of Washington DC
Travis: I have never heard of them! Have they won a lot of games
Alexa: Last year the won their division for the 4th time in 6 years. So they are pretty good
Travis: Oh wow that is really good, who are some of the players on the team?
Alexa: They have a lot of well known players such as Bryce Harper. The team was based out of Montreal and were known as the Expos
Travis: Oh so it is a Canadian team! what position did Bryce play?
Alexa: He is a right fielder and was born in 1992.
Travis: I see, what exactly does the right fielder in baseball do?
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my favorite book is the bible. | The Bible (from Koine Greek τὰ βιβλία, "tà biblía", "the books") is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Jews and Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans. Many different authors contributed to the Bible. What is regarded as canonical text differs depending on traditions and groups; a number of Bible canons have evolved, with overlapping and diverging contents. The Christian Old Testament overlaps with the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint; the Hebrew Bible is known in Judaism as the Tanakh. The New Testament is a collection of writings by early Christians, believed to be mostly Jewish disciples of Christ, written in first-century Koine Greek. These early Christian Greek writings consist of narratives, letters, and apocalyptic writings. Among Christian denominations there is some disagreement about the contents of the canon, primarily the Apocrypha, a list of works that are regarded with varying levels of respect. Attitudes towards the Bible also differ amongst Christian groups. Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Eastern Orthodox Christians stress the harmony and importance of the Bible and sacred tradition, while Protestant churches focus on the idea of "sola scriptura", or scripture alone.
Gabriella: The first book I ever received as a gift was the Bible - I read from it every night!
Samantha: I'm so happy to talk to you about Bible! i know attitudes toward Bible differ amongst Christian groups but I love reading the Word of God!
Gabriella: So do I! And I'm bringing my children up the same way, reading the Bible every day to help them grow as Christians.
Samantha: me too! My son is only 1 but i read Bible to him every day, it's never too early :) We believe in salvation from sin through repentance and receiving Jesus as our God and Savior
Gabriella: It's always good to start at an early age with children so as to get them on the right path in their feelings about God and the Bible
Samantha: I agree. what denomination do you belong to? I grew up going to The Easter Orthodox Church which is the second largest Christian church but I became a Seventh Day Adventist several years ago
Gabriella: I was raised as a Roman Catholic - went to Catholic schools until I graduated from high school!
Samantha: how cool! I know catholic church supported 43800 secondary schools and 95200 primary schools
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i love to sing. | Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice and augments regular speech by the use of sustained tonality, rhythm, and a variety of vocal techniques. A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without accompaniment by musical instruments. Singing is often done in an ensemble of musicians, such as a choir of singers or a band of instrumentalists. Singers may perform as soloists or accompanied by anything from a single instrument (as in art song or some jazz styles) up to a symphony orchestra or big band. Different singing styles include art music such as opera and Chinese opera, Hindustani music, and religious music styles such as gospel, traditional music styles, world music, jazz, blues, gazal and popular music styles such as pop, rock, electronic dance music and filmi. Singing can be formal or informal, arranged or improvised. It may be done as a form of religious devotion, as a hobby, as a source of pleasure, comfort or ritual, as part of music education or as a profession. Excellence in singing requires time, dedication, instruction and regular practice. If practice is done on a regular basis then the sounds can become more clear and strong.
Cheyenne: I love to sing! Specifically I really enjoy performing any jazz styles as a soloist! How about you?
Liam: I love to sing too. It is so fun
Cheyenne: Yeah! I love the singers that don't use any accompaniment of instruments. They are so talented!
Liam: Yes I think it usually sounds good as long as they have a great voice.
Cheyenne: Correct! Have you done any informal or improvised singing? Like karaoke?
Liam: karaoke is my favorite! My parents own a karaoke bar.
Cheyenne: Neat! Do you have any songs that you like to sing the instrumental version of the recording?
Liam: We do have a huge collection. My favorites are 80s songs.
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i enjoy watching netflix with family. | Netflix is an American entertainment company founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph on August 29, 1997, in Scotts Valley, California. It specializes in and provides streaming media and video-on-demand online and DVD by mail. In 2013, Netflix expanded into film and television production as well as online distribution. It is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix's initial business model included DVD sales and rental, although Hastings jettisoned DVD sales about a year after Netflix's founding to focus on the DVD rental by mail business. In 2007, Netflix expanded its business with the introduction of streaming media, while retaining the DVD and Blu-ray rental service. The company expanded internationally, with streaming made available to Canada in 2010 and continued growing its streaming service from there; by January 2016, Netflix services operated in over 190 countries. Netflix entered the content-production industry in 2013, debuting its first series, "House of Cards". It has greatly expanded the production of both film and television series since then, offering "Netflix Original" content through its online library of films and television. Netflix released an estimated 126 original series or films in 2016, more than any other network or cable channel.
Ian: me and my family watch Netflix, I love movies on Netflix.
Kylie: Its a great entertainment company. It was founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph back in 1997.
Ian: That is interesting, It is really good to have netflix, after very hard and log day, i always watch something on Netflix
Kylie: They specialise in streaming media and video on demand. I think some of the shows they have are great!
Ian: Yes! Orange is a new black is great show, i watch it all the time. The rain is good too
Kylie: Orange is the new black is a great comedy drama, my friends all love it.
Ian: I recently saw Annihilation movie, it is a science fiction but it is not so bad, Natalie Portman acts
Kylie: I havnt seen that one. Have you ever watched one of the original series or films on Netflix? They released 126 different original series in 2016 alone.
Ian: Yes I saw a lot, They are releasing a lot of movies and shows, I think the Narcos is their best show
Kylie: I love that one too! I agree, Narcos is definitely the best crima drama on Netflix so far.
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i have a golden retriever. | The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam. They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming. The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is popular as a disability assistance dog such as being a guide dog for the blind and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they are trained to be a hunting dog, a detection dog, and a search and rescue participant. The breed's friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed (by registration) in the United States, the fifth-most popular in Brazil and Australia, and the eighth-most popular in the United Kingdom.
Noah: I have one doggy and he's a golden retriever.They were bred to retrieve fowl from the water during hunting.
Juan: Aren't golden retrievers really smart?
Noah: Yes they are! They also instinctively love the water and are easy to train!
Juan: Are they a good family dog and safe to be around children?
Noah: Absolutely, they have a friendly and gentle temperament and they are the third most popular family dog breed in the US.
Juan: How long does a retriever usually live?
Noah: You know I'm really not sure but they are well suited to live in country and suburban environments.
Juan: In what part of the world did retrievers originate from?
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i am a fan of system of a down. | System of a Down, sometimes shortened to System and abbreviated as SOAD, is an heavy metal band from Glendale, California, formed in 1994. The band currently consists of Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards), Daron Malakian (vocals, guitar), Shavo Odadjian (bass, backing vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums). The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the "Billboard" 200. System of a Down has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, and their song "B.Y.O.B." won the Best Hard Rock Performance of 2006. The group briefly disbanded in August 2006 and reunited in November 2010, embarking on a tour for the following three years. System of a Down has sold over 40 million records worldwide, and two of their singles, "Aerials" and "Hypnotize", reached number one on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian attended Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School as children, although due to their eight-year age difference they did not meet until 1992 while working on separate projects at the same recording studio. They formed a band named "Soil" with Tankian on vocals and keyboards, Malakian on vocals and guitar, Dave Hakopyan (who later played in The Apex Theory/Mt.
Aubrey: One of my favorite bands is System of a Down. I really like "Chop Suey". Great song!
Taylor: I haven't see the Best hard rock performers of 2006. I have heard that song though it is great.
Aubrey: Yeah you should check it out on YouTube. I am listening to them right now. Can you tell me when they formed their band?
Taylor: I'm not sure , but they were nominated for four grammy awards for thei song BYOB. Do you know that song?
Aubrey: Oh yes BYOB is one of my favorites as well. It stands for "Bring Your Own Beer".
Taylor: Nice haha. They've actually sold over 40 million records world wide that's pretty crazy. Do like the song aerials?
Aubrey: I don't remember that song but I would probably recognize it. They are very popular across the world!
Taylor: Yep. does the heavy metal band called SOAD make music still?
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i grew up in kentucky. | Kentucky (, ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Although styled as the "State of Kentucky" in the law creating it, Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States. Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many of its pastures due to the fertile soil. One of the major regions in Kentucky is the Bluegrass Region in central Kentucky, which houses two of its major cities, Louisville and Lexington. It is a land with diverse environments and abundant resources, including the world's longest cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park, the greatest length of navigable waterways and streams in the contiguous United States, and the two largest human-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. Kentucky is also known for horse racing, bourbon distilleries, moonshine, coal, the historic site My Old Kentucky Home, automobile manufacturing, tobacco, bluegrass music, college basketball, and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Lillian: Have you ever been to Kentucky? It seems to be a nice state!
Grant: Sure I know Kentucky, it's the "Bluegrass State".
Lillian: Do you know the population of Kentucky?
Grant: Keeps declining because of poverty. But its called the bluegrass state because it actually does have bluegrass found in its pastures and fertile soil.
Lillian: Huh, that is sad, I did not know they were suffering so badly...
Grant: Well it is a southern state ranked very low for its economy with large outlays of welfare and government aid. It's also know for horse racing, and bourbon, and college basketball.
Lillian: Oh well I know about their basketball and racing, but that is sad, I guess cities are really where stuff is booming these days
Grant: Well the only real nice place in Kentucky is Louisvile. the 29th most populous city.
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i like to swim. | Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through fresh or salt water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as an evolutionary response. Swimming is consistently among top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of local, national, and international competitions, including every modern summer Olympics. Swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the human body. On average, the body has a relative density of 0.98 compared to water, which causes the body to float. However, buoyancy varies on the basis of both body composition and the salinity of the water. Higher levels of body fat and saltier water both lower the relative density of the body and increase its buoyancy. Since the human body is only slightly less dense than water, water supports the weight of the body during swimming. As a result, swimming is “low-impact” compared to land activities such as running.
Ariana: Swimming is the self-proplsion of a person through a body of water. Do you know how to swim?
Justin: Yeah i love swimming specially in the ocean beafore the sunset
Ariana: I learned that humans can hold their breath underwater as an evolutionary response? How long do you think you can hold your breath?
Justin: probably for 2 minutes or so i really enjoy being in the water
Ariana: Swimming is a very common recreational activity. Now it is recognized as a formalized sport. Do you watch the summer Olympics?
Justin: Yeah i watch them everytime the olympics are on
Ariana: The next summer olympics are in 2020. How much time do you think the swimmers invest in to train the way they do?
Justin: I think they must train atleast 5 hours a day if jnot more to keep up with that amazing cardio they have
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i like to play soccer. | Arsenal Football Club is a professional football club based in Highbury, London, England, that plays in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. The club has won 13 League titles, a record 13 FA Cups, two League Cups, the League Centenary Trophy, 15 FA Community Shields, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and one Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. It has won the second-most top flight matches in English football history, and is the only English club to go a 38-match league season unbeaten. Arsenal was the first club from the South of England to join The Football League, in 1893, and they reached the First Division in 1904. Relegated only once, in 1913, they continue the longest streak in the top division. In the 1930s, Arsenal won five League Championships and two FA Cups, and another FA Cup and two Championships after the war. In 1970–71, they won their first League and FA Cup Double. Between 1989 and 2005, they won five League titles and five FA Cups, including two more Doubles. They completed the 20th century with the highest average league position. Herbert Chapman won Arsenal's first national trophies, but died prematurely. He helped introduce the WM formation, floodlights, and shirt numbers, and added the white sleeves and brighter red to Arsenal's kit.
Daisy: I love football, I believer Americans call it soccer .Arsenal Football Club is a professional football club based in Highbury, London, England
Kenneth: Yeah, football/soccer is a great sport. I enjoyed watching several of the World Cup matches.
Daisy: Arsenal deserves some accolades cos they have won 13 League titles, a record 13 FA Cups, two League Cups, the League Centenary Trophy, 15 FA Community Shields, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
Kenneth: Yeah, that is quite impressive. They are a great Premier League team.
Daisy: More so,they won the second-most top flight matches in English football history, and is the only English club to go a 38-match league season unbeat
Kenneth: Are you from the UK? You sound like you are a true fan.
Daisy: Arsenal was the first club from the South of England to join The Football League, in 1893
Kenneth: Wow that is a long time ago. Thank you for telling me about Arsenal, I learned a lot!
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i do the shopping in my house. | A "retailer" or a "shop" is a business that presents a selection of goods and offers to trade or sell them to customers for money or other goods. Shopping is an activity in which a customer browses the available goods or services presented by one or more retailers with the intent to purchase a suitable selection of them. In some contexts it may be considered a leisure activity as well as an economic one. In modern days customer focus is more transferred towards online shopping; worldwide people order products from different regions and online retailers deliver their products to their homes, offices or wherever they want. The B2C (business to consumer) process has made it easy for consumers to select any product online from a retailer's website and have it delivered to the consumer relatively quickly. The consumer does not need to consume his energy by going out to the stores and saves his time and cost of travelling. The shopping experience may vary, based on a variety of factors including how the customer is treated, convenience, the type of goods being purchased, and mood. The shopping experience can also be influenced by other shoppers. For example, research from a field experiment found that male and female shoppers who were accidentally touched from behind by other shoppers left a store earlier than people who had not been touched and evaluated brands more negatively, resulting in the Accidental Interpersonal Touch effect.
Kylee: I really like to shop. Getting good selections from retailers makes me happy.
Collin: I do too! Shopping is one of my favorite things to do. Especially when there's a good sale
Kylee: Sales are the best. Some people shop for leisure others for economics. Some both.
Collin: yes! my favorite thing to shop for is house decorations, even more so holiday decorations!
Kylee: Yes. With the advances in online shopping those decorations are a click away.
Collin: yes for sure. Online shopping is easy and convenient but sometimes I prefer to go to a physical store instead.
Kylee: Having options are great. I love shopping Black Friday on location and shopping cyber Monday online.
Collin: Yes black friday shopping is fun! I love going with my mom and getting awesome deals and spending the time together.
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i am a vegan. | Vegetarianism has its roots in the civilizations of ancient India and ancient Greece. Vegetarianism is the theory and practice of voluntary non-consumption of the flesh of any animal (including sea animals), with or without also eschewing other animal derivatives (such as dairy products or eggs). The earliest records of vegetarianism as a concept and practice amongst a significant number of people concern ancient India and the ancient Greek civilizations in southern Italy and Greece. In both instances the diet was closely connected with the idea of nonviolence toward animals (called "ahimsa" in India), and was promoted by religious groups and philosophers. Following the Christianization of the Roman Empire in late antiquity (4th-6th centuries), vegetarianism nearly disappeared from Europe. Several orders of monks in medieval Europe restricted or banned the consumption of meat for ascetic reasons, but none of them abstained from the consumption of fish; these monks were not vegetarians, but some were pescetarians. Vegetarianism was to reemerge somewhat in Europe during the Renaissance, and became a more widespread practice during the 19th and 20th centuries. The figures for the percentage of the Western world which is vegetarian varies between 0.5% & 4% per Mintel data in September 2006.
Makayla: Vegetarianism has been around since ancient India and Greece. I have several friends who are vegetarians and say they love it.
Maya: Are there health benefits to it?
Makayla: Some think abstaining from animals does lead to health benefits but most vegetarians do it out of respect for life.
Maya: What do they call people who do it based on mental issues? Like meat makes you queasy.
Makayla: I don't know if they have a name but there is a field of research in the psychology of eating meat.
Maya: When does it date back too?
Makayla: The ealiest records we have of vegetarianism dates to the ancient Greek civilizations in ~100 CE
Maya: Is there any society that is completely vegetarian?
Makayla: Hinduism is nearly all vegetarian. It is practiced in South Asia and is the dominant religion of India.
Maya: That is so interesting! I never knew that. Are there any famous people that are vegetarian?
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my favorite band is iron maiden. | Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. The band's discography has grown to thirty-eight albums, including sixteen studio albums, twelve live albums, four EPs, and seven compilations. Pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal, Iron Maiden achieved initial success during the early 1980s. After several line-up changes, the band went on to release a series of UK and US platinum and gold albums, including 1982's "The Number of the Beast", 1983's "Piece of Mind", 1984's "Powerslave", 1985's live release "Live After Death", 1986's "Somewhere in Time" and 1988's "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son". Since the return of lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith in 1999, the band have undergone a resurgence in popularity, with their 2010 studio offering, "The Final Frontier", peaking at No. 1 in 28 countries and receiving widespread critical acclaim. Their sixteenth studio album, "The Book of Souls", was released on 4 September 2015 to similar success. Despite little radio or television support, Iron Maiden are considered one of the most successful heavy metal bands in history, with "The Sunday Times" reporting in 2017 that the band have sold over 100 million copies of their albums worldwide.
Martin: I'm a big fan of Iron Maiden, they were the pioneers of British heavy metal in the 1980s, I love metal!
Isaiah: oh!you like metal.
Martin: Yes I love metal! I love that Iron Maiden is making a comeback, too, thanks to the return of Bruce Dickinson, the lead vocalist. Do you like metal?
Isaiah: then
Martin: I'm not sure what you mean by that. Iron Maiden actually just released their sixteenth studio album back in 2015, that's so many albums!
Isaiah: you tell about that albums..
Martin: Do you want me to tell you more about that album? It was called The Book of Souls, and achieved similar great success as their previous albums.
Isaiah: then tell about this
Martin: Ok I will tell you more about their albums. They released albums in the 1980s like The Number of the Beast and Live After Death for instance.
Isaiah: oh! its very intrest
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my favorite phone is as iphone. | iPhone ( ) is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. They run Apple's iOS mobile operating system. The first-generation iPhone was released on June 29, 2007, and there have been multiple new hardware iterations with new iOS releases since. The user interface is built around the device's multi-touch screen, including a virtual keyboard. The iPhone has Wi-Fi and can connect to cellular networks. An iPhone can shoot video (though this was not a standard feature until the iPhone 3GS), take photos, play music, send and receive email, browse the web, send and receive text messages, follow GPS navigation, record notes, perform mathematical calculations, and receive visual voicemail. Other functionality, such as video games, reference works, and social networking, can be enabled by downloading mobile apps. , Apple's App Store contained more than 2.2 million applications available for the iPhone. Apple has released eleven generations of iPhone models, each accompanied by one of the eleven major releases of the iOS operating system. The original first-generation iPhone was a GSM phone and established design precedents, such as a button placement that has persisted throughout all releases and a screen size maintained for the next four iterations.
Josiah: I love my iPhone, I don't know if I could switch to another brand now.
Angelica: I totally agree. I have had an iPhone since it was released in June 2007. I loved the first-generation so much when it first came out.
Josiah: My girls still have a 5, but I recently was gifted an 8 for my birthday. It's so much bigger than my 5 but I love it.
Angelica: It's hard to believe there have been eleven generations of iPhone models. I still have a 6s but plan to upgrade to the X soon. I love the 6s though and I've heard good things about the 8.
Josiah: I think the girls will get new ones for Christmas, not sure which one yet - but they are honestly so pricey!!
Angelica: They really are expensive. Kids are pretty rough on their phones too. Not sure how your girls are, but the kids in my family aren't very careful with them:)
Josiah: Well, they've both managed not to break the 5s and I think they've had them for about 3 years now, so not too bad! But I'd thought of buying them Samsungs.
Angelica: Samsung owners like their phones too, so that's not a bad idea. It's hard to believe that my first cell phone could not shoot video, take photos, play music, send email, browse the web...etc. It really amazes me how far phones have come.
Josiah: I know - and it was kinda big, then they got really small, and now we are back to being big again.
Angelica: That's true! The X is much larger than my 6. I will have to get used to the size.
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i pray to god for my family every morning. | There is no scholarly consensus over what precisely constitutes a religion. It may be defined as a cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, world views, texts, sanctified places, prophesies, ethics, or organizations, that relate humanity to the supernatural, transcendental, or spiritual. Different religions may or may not contain various elements ranging from the divine, sacred things, faith, a supernatural being or supernatural beings or "some sort of ultimacy and transcendence that will provide norms and power for the rest of life". Religious practices may include rituals, sermons, commemoration or veneration (of deities), sacrifices, festivals, feasts, trances, initiations, funerary services, matrimonial services, meditation, prayer, music, art, dance, public service, or other aspects of human culture. Religions have sacred histories and narratives, which may be preserved in sacred scriptures, and symbols and holy places, that aim mostly to give a meaning to life. Religions may contain symbolic stories, which are sometimes said by followers to be true, that have the side purpose of explaining the origin of life, the Universe and other things. Traditionally, faith, in addition to reason, has been considered a source of religious beliefs.
Colton: Blessed morning to you! I love praying for the health and good fortune of my family. It brings me so much joy.
Summer: good morning to you too how was your yesterday
Colton: It was amazing! I was telling my friend Sally that there's no real scholarly definition on what constitutes a religion. It was a great convo!
Summer: ohh!!! so what is your plan for today
Colton: Probably just going to a sermon. Have you ever been to one?
Summer: no!!where is that???
Colton: It's anywhere you want. Though we go to a church, we usually sing songs and tell stories. Explaining the meaning of life and the Universe. Fun stuff.
Summer: ohh!! so it is your paln for today
Colton: I think so. It's important to for people in my religion to give your life to God whenever possible.
Summer: yah!!it is true that people should give importance for their religion
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i am hoping to play basketball overseas. | EuroBasket, also commonly referred to as the "European Basketball Championship", is the main international basketball competition contested biannually by the men's national teams governed by FIBA Europe, the European zone within the International Basketball Federation. The first championships was held three years after the establishment of FIBA, in 1935. Switzerland was chosen as the host country, and ten countries joined. Only one qualifying match was played between Portugal and Spain. With a complicated formula, the final would see Latvia as champions. According to the rule at the time, the winner had to hold the following games. The following two tournaments would be won by Lithuania and would see the introduction of Egypt which would compete in EuroBasket until 1953 winning one championship at home in 1949 along the way. After the 1946 edition saw the first jump shot performed by Italian player Giuseppe Stefanini, the following edition would see the Soviet Union compete in their first edition in the 1947 edition and would see the Soviets win the first of eleven out of the next thirteen European championships. During the 50s, the Soviet Union won four of the five competitions held during the decade with only tournament that they didn't win being the 1955 edition.
Jordyn: Have you ever watched eurobasket? it is a european basketball championship
Abigail: No, that sounds like something I would like though because I enjoy watching basketball; mainly NBA. I assume only European teams compete?
Jordyn: Yes, many great players have played, but in my opinion, Dirk Nowitzki is by far the best european player of all time
Abigail: Does he have the most points within a game or do you just like how he plays?
Jordyn: Nowitzki is 6th all time in NBA scoring, and is considered one of if not the best Power forwards ever, so that puts him in thee top 10 nba players conversation
Abigail: Sounds like he dominates! Is the Eurobasket any different than NBA Championships?
Jordyn: it is, their championships started in 1935, and it presitigious as it has many countries compete
Abigail: Crazy that I haven't heard of it but I don't watch that many games. I used to watch it more when Michael Jordan was in his prime. Who won the most recent Eurobasket, did you watch it?
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one child has autism. | Developmental disorders comprise a group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas. There are several ways of using this term. The most narrow concept is used in the category "Specific Disorders of Psychological Development" in the ICD-10. These disorders comprise language disorders, learning disorders, motor disorders and autism spectrum disorders. In broader definitions ADHD is included, and the term used is neurodevelopmental disorders. Yet others include antisocial behavior and schizophrenia that begins in childhood and continues through life. However, these two latter conditions are not as stable as the other developmental disorders, and there is not the same evidence of a shared genetic liability. Developmental disorders are present from early life. They usually improve as the child grows older, but they also entail impairments that continue through adult life. There is a strong genetic component, and more males are afflicted than females. Learning disabilities are diagnosed when the children are young and just beginning school. Most learning disabilities are found under the age of 9. Young children with communication disorders may not speak at all, or may have a limited vocabulary for their age.
Manuel: Developmental disorders are groups of psychiatric conditions.
Anna: How do they occur, what is there to know about them?
Manuel: It can be language, learning, or motor disorders from birth.
Anna: Really is it casued from natural defects or from things like the mother not taking care of herself or what?
Manuel: It can actually be both. Normally they are present in Early life
Anna: Thats terrible, is there any way to treat or avoid them?
Manuel: Normally it is actually genetic.
Anna: That awful, well thanks for all the information to show me what to expect or avoid.
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i have a cat. | The domestic cat ("Felis silvestris catus" or "Felis catus") is a small, typically furry, carnivorous mammal. They are often called house cats when kept as indoor pets or simply cats when there is no need to distinguish them from other felids and felines. They are often valued by humans for companionship and for their ability to hunt vermin. There are more than seventy cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with a strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. Cat senses fit a crepuscular and predatory ecological niche. Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals. They can see in near darkness. Like most other mammals, cats have poorer color vision and a better sense of smell than humans. Cats, despite being solitary hunters, are a social species and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (mewing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, and grunting), as well as cat pheromones and types of cat-specific body language. Cats have a high breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy.
Abraham: I love cats! I have a Siamese and it's a sweetheart! Cats are valued by humans for companionship as well as their ability to hunt mice!
Noah: That's cool. What else can you tell me?
Abraham: While the Siamese is my favorite breed of cat, there are actually over seventy cat breeds!
Noah: That's true! What else do you know about cats?
Abraham: I have trouble seeing in the dark, but cats don't! They can see in the near darkness!
Noah: That's true and don't they also have good hearing?
Abraham: I think they do - and they have quick reflexes too - that probably helps them to catch mice!
Noah: thats cool
Abraham: It is! I see a lot of cats outdoors, but I prefer to keep mine as an indoor pet - it's safer for the cat!
Noah: Very true
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i love to have my nails done. | A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands performed at home or in a nail salon. A manicure consists of filing and shaping the "free edge", pushing and clipping (with a cuticle pusher and cuticle nippers) any nonliving tissue (but limited to the cuticle and hangnails), treatments with various liquids, massage of the hand, and the application of fingernail polish. When the same is applied to the toenails and feet, the treatment is referred to as a pedicure. Some manicures include painting pictures or designs on the nails, or applying small decals or imitation jewels. Other nail treatments may include the application of artificial gel nails, tips, or acrylics, which may be referred to as "French manicures". In many areas, manicurists are licensed and follow regulations. Since skin is manipulated and is sometimes trimmed, there is a risk of spreading infection when tools are used across many people. Therefore, having proper sanitation can be a serious issue. The English word "manicure" comes from the French word "manucure", meaning "care of the hands", which in turn originates from the Latin words "manus", for "hand", and "cura", for "care". Similarly, the English word "pedicure" comes from the Latin words "ped", for "foot", and "cura", for "care".
Mary: I like to get a manicure on my fingernails at the nail salon. Are you female? Do you like them?
Luis: I love it. yes, I am female. I don't like the acrylics nails.
Mary: Yeah fake nails and nail extensions are not really for me. So you use your own nails?
Luis: yes I like to generally just get the french manicure...
Mary: I like the french manicure too. Do you ever do gel nails? Like hard gel or soft gel?
Luis: I've tried it...but eventually they just peel off, which is kind of annoying. Every nail polish I use chips off.
Mary: Yeah I'm not big on nail art either that embellish the nails. Some of it is so tacky.
Luis: me neither. I did get a spiderweb on one fingernail for halloween at one time.
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i can run very fast for long distances. | Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least eight kilometres (5 miles). Physiologically, it is largely aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Among mammals, humans are well adapted for running significant distances, and particularly so among primates. The endurance running hypothesis suggests that running endurance in the "Homo" genus arose because travelling over large areas improved scavenging opportunities and allowed persistence hunting. The capacity for endurance running is also found in migratory ungulates and a limited number of terrestrial carnivores, such as dogs, wolves and hyenas. In modern human society, long-distance running has multiple purposes: people may engage in it for physical exercise, for recreation, as a means of travel, for economic reasons, or for cultural reasons. Long distance running can also be used as a means to improve cardiovascular health. Running improves aerobic fitness by increasing the activity of enzymes and hormones that stimulate the muscles and the heart to work more efficiently. Endurance running is often a component of physical military training and has been so historically.
Lucas: Long distance running, which many call endurance running, needs to be at least 5 miles to be considered this type.
Adrianna: I wonder why it is exactly 5 miles then. I've never tried this before.
Lucas: I don't know how they came up with that mandatory set limit, but I know long distance running is great in improving a person's cardiovascular health.
Adrianna: Oh I'm sure it is! It must also be great for your legs.
Lucas: Yes! It's really mainly aerobic, and does really need a person that has a lot of stamina and mental strength too.
Adrianna: That makes sense, I need to get out and run a bit more since my stamina is pretty meh.
Lucas: Me too! The military often includes endurance running for their training and has since they began.
Adrianna: That's smart, since so much of the military is endurance based.
Lucas: Exactly, so endurance running will increase the hormones and enzymes that makes muscles to become stimulated, which makes the heart work much better. Of course this is definitely need in the military!
Adrianna: So that's why cardio helps the heart so much? Cool!
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wedding cakes are my specialty. | A wedding cake is the traditional cake served at wedding receptions following dinner. In some parts of England, the wedding cake is served at a wedding breakfast; the 'wedding breakfast' does not mean the meal will be held in the morning, but at a time following the ceremony on the same day. In modern Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests at the reception. Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple. Modernly however, they are more of a centerpiece to the wedding and are not always even served to the guests. Some cakes are built with only a single edible tier for the bride and groom to share, but this is rare since the cost difference between fake and real tiers is minimal. Wedding cakes come in a variety of sizes, depending on the number of guests the cake will serve. Modern pastry chefs and cake designers use various ingredients and tools to create a cake that usually reflects the personalities of the couple. Marzipan, fondant, gum paste, buttercream, and chocolate are among the popular ingredients used. Cakes range in price along with size and components. Cakes are usually priced on a per-person, or per-slice, basis.
Anthony: Wedding cake are an art and usually served at wedding following the dinner.
Kendall: I love wedding cake. It is so beautiful and it is nice to see the bride and groom feed each other at weddings.
Anthony: Wedding cake were created to bring good luck to all guests at the wedding and the newly weds.
Kendall: It is a great tradition. My favorite cakes are the huge, multilayered ones with figurines on top.
Anthony: Some wedding cakes are not edible and the groom only share an edible on between themselves.
Kendall: Interesting, I did not know that! Every wedding I have been to has had an edible cake. I wonder why only the grooms get to eat the cake at some weddings!
Anthony: It probably has to do with cost, but the cost between a non edible and edible are minimal so it also baffles my mind.
Kendall: I am sure there is a cultural reason for it. Wedding customs are so diverse. It is great to see all the ways people celebrate a union!
Anthony: That's true, each culture has different procedure like some cultures send the groom's elders to request a union between the two parties.
Kendall: Fascinating. These traditions have been practiced for quite a long time. I wonder what the earliest weddings looked like!
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i love animals. | Armadillos are New World placental mammals in the order Cingulata with a leathery armour shell. The Chlamyphoridae and Dasypodidae are the only surviving families in the order, which is part of the superorder Xenarthra, along with the anteaters and sloths. The word "armadillo" means "little armoured one" in Spanish. The Aztecs called them "āyōtōchtli" , Nahuatl for "turtle-rabbit": "āyōtl" (turtle) and "tōchtli" (rabbit). The Portuguese word for "armadillo" is "tatu" which derives from the Tupi language. Similar names are also found in other, especially European, languages. About nine extant genera and 21 extant species of armadillo have been described, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armour. Their average length is about , including tail. The giant armadillo grows up to and weighs up to , while the pink fairy armadillo is a diminutive species, with an overall length of . All species are native to the Americas, where they inhabit a variety of different environments. Recent genetic research suggests that an extinct group of giant armoured mammals, the glyptodonts, should be included within the lineage of armadillos, having diverged some 35 million years ago, much more recently than previously assumed.
Andrew: I just love animals. Armadillos are quite the odd little characters.
Julian: They really are, the armor around their body is pretty much their most common identifier. Especially since the word "armadillo" actually means "little armored one" in Spanish.
Andrew: They are not the cutest little guys, but the armadillos definitely seem suited to their enviornment.
Julian: They're kinda cute, even if it is sometimes hard to get a good look at them. Also since every species is from the Americas, they've really adapted to the climate and environment.
Andrew: They seem to be very well protected with their armor.
Julian: Even though the armor is more leathery than hard, they are still very well protected, yes.
Andrew: I did not know that - I always thought it was hard.
Julian: I thought that as well, but having looked it up apparently the texture is softer and more leathery.
Andrew: Interesting. Do you know what they eat?
Julian: They usually eat insects like beetles as well as worms.
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i enjoy travel. | Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements. The origin of the word "travel" is most likely lost to history. The term "travel" may originate from the Old French word "travail", which means 'work'. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word "travel" was in the 14th century. It also states that the word comes from Middle English "travailen", "travelen" (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French "travailler" (which means to work strenuously, toil). In English we still occasionally use the words "travail", which means struggle. According to Simon Winchester in his book "The Best Travelers' Tales (2004)", the words "travel" and "travail" both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the "tripalium" (in Latin it means "three stakes", as in to impale). This link may reflect the extreme difficulty of travel in ancient times. Today, travel may or may not be much easier depending upon the destination you choose (e.g.
Jeffrey: I like travel . It is relatively distant geographical locations
Steven: That's great. Where have you been to so far? Why do you like to travel?
Jeffrey: It is a great experiance.in short stays between successive movements
Steven: I agree. Do you have any favorite destinations?
Jeffrey: I like canada. I need to visit there.The travel word was originate from old french which means work.
Steven: Interesting. I never knew that. Tell me ore
Jeffrey: Canada have more mountains place.In ancient time difficult to travel
Steven: Yeah. But is very cold
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my favorite food is pizza. | Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions.
Aiden: hello, when you get down to it, my favorite food is pizza
Natalie: It's mine too. A thin flatbread with extra sauce and cheese makes my mouth water!
Aiden: same here, a simple cheese pizza and i am happy
Natalie: You mean you don't like to put vegetables or meats on yours? C'mon that's the best part.
Aiden: in the past yes, but lately i appreciate the simple and understated cheese pizza
Natalie: I see, when I walk into Restaurants that specialize in making pizza, I tell them to give me the works. Just put everything on it.
Aiden: i can see why people like a lot on, but anything but a deep pan pizza, that is not pizza
Natalie: You know what I don't like? I hate those frozen pizzas that are sold at the supermarket. They taste bland.
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i like to pickle eggs. | Pickling is the process of preserving or expanding the lifespan of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. The resulting food is called a "pickle", or, to prevent ambiguity, prefaced with the adjective "pickled". The pickling procedure will typically affect the food's texture and flavor. In East Asia, vinaigrette (vegetable oil and vinegar) is also used as a pickling medium. Foods that are pickled include meats, fruits, eggs, and vegetables. Another distinguishing characteristic is a pH of 4.6 or lower, which is sufficient to kill most bacteria. Pickling can preserve perishable foods for months. Antimicrobial herbs and spices, such as mustard seed, garlic, cinnamon or cloves, are often added. If the food contains sufficient moisture, a pickling brine may be produced simply by adding dry salt. For example, German sauerkraut and Korean kimchi are produced by salting the vegetables to draw out excess water. Natural fermentation at room temperature, by lactic acid bacteria, produces the required acidity. Other pickles are made by placing vegetables in vinegar. Unlike the canning process, pickling (which includes fermentation) does not require that the food be completely sterile before it is sealed.
Colton: I was thinking of getting into pickling. Are you familiar with the process?
Ayden: Yeah, that's where you immerse food in vinegar, or brine to preserve it's lifespan.
Colton: Pickling seems like it isnt too expensive to get into either. What kinds of foods can I pickle?
Ayden: A variety of food items like meats, fruits, eggs, and vegetables can be pickled.
Colton: Oh really? Can you tell me more about the process of pickling?
Ayden: If you do it right it can kill most bacteria.
Colton: I see. Im guessing pickling was more common before modern refrigeration.
Ayden: Yes, and unlike the canning process, you dont have to completely sterilize foods before they're pickled.
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i live in springfield , mo. | Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498. As of 2016, the Census Bureau estimated its population at 167,319. It is one of the two principal cities of the Springfield-Branson Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 541,991 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Webster, Stone and Taney. Springfield's nickname is "Queen City of the Ozarks" and it is known as the "Birthplace of Route 66". It is home to several universities, including Missouri State University, Drury University, and Evangel University. The origin of the city's name is unclear, but the most common view is that it was named for Springfield, Massachusetts. One account holds that James Wilson, who lived in the then unnamed city, offered free whiskey to anyone who would vote for the name Springfield, after his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. But in 1883, historian R. I. Holcombe wrote: "The town took its name from the circumstance of there being a "spring" under the hill, on the creek, while on top of the hill, where the principal portion of the town lay, there was a "field"." The editor of the "Springfield Express," Mr. J. G. Newbill, disagreed in the November 11, 1881 issue:"It has been stated that this city got" "its name from the fact of a spring and field being near by just west of town.
Jorge: Have you ever been to Springfield,Missouri?
Katelyn: Yes! I visited back in 2010 with my family! There was only about 159,498 people there. It's a small place. How about you?
Jorge: I have never been but would love to visit.
Katelyn: Yeah it's quite nice. People call it "Queen City of the Qzarks" for a nickname! What time of year do you plan to go?
Jorge: I will go in the summer time.
Katelyn: That will be quite beautiful then! While it's a small place, it's still the third-largest state in Missouri. Maybe you can visit the others?
Jorge: That would be cool, what other states do you recommend?
Katelyn: In Missouri? Definitely Kansas CIty. It's a nice large urban area.
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i like makeup. | Cosmetics are substances or products used to enhance or alter the appearance or fragrance of the body. Many cosmetics are designed for use of applying to the face and hair. They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds; some being derived from natural sources (such as coconut oil), and some being synthetics. Common cosmetics include lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, rouge, skin cleansers and skin lotions, shampoo, hairstyling products (gel, hair spray, etc. ), perfume and cologne. Cosmetics applied to the face to enhance its appearance are often called make-up or makeup. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates cosmetics, defines cosmetics as "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions". This broad definition includes any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. The FDA specifically excludes soap from this category. The word "cosmetics" derives from the Greek κοσμητικὴ τέχνη ("kosmetikē tekhnē"), meaning "technique of dress and ornament", from κοσμητικός ("kosmētikos"), "skilled in ordering or arranging" and that from κόσμος ("kosmos"), meaning amongst others "order" and "ornament".
Gianna: I like to wear makeup sometimes. How about you?
Cassidy: Never worn it! Not sure what the hype is all about.
Gianna: They're generally mixtures of various compounds to be worn for either beuty purposes...or just to cover up stuff. Like acne, or scars, or bruises
Cassidy: OK, well to cover up my scars I can see how that can be useful! Is it safe to use?
Gianna: The Food and Drug Administration regulates cosmetics so, yes, as safe as it's going to be (assuming you trust them) :=)
Cassidy: ok, well them maybe i will try it out..where can i buy makeup?
Gianna: You can buy them at (practically) any local store such as a Kroger, Walmart, or pharmacy!
Cassidy: Ok, I heard about a place called Sephora, know about it?
Gianna: Yup. Sephora is a French chain of cosmetic stores with over 300 brands. Quite popular actually
Cassidy: Ok, maybe I will try them out.
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my favorite food is mashed potatoes. | Mashed potato (British English) or mashed potatoes (American English), is a dish prepared by mashing boiled potatoes. Cream, garlic and butter are frequently used in preparation. The dish is commonly associated within the United States with holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Recipes started appearing in 1747 with an entry in "The Art of Cookery" by Hannah Glasse. Dehydrated and frozen mashed potatoes are available in many supermarkets. The use of "floury" types of potatoes is recommended, although "waxy" potatoes are sometimes used for a different texture. There are a multitude of "floury" types, but the most commonly known include russet, golden wonder, and red rascal potatoes. Butter, vegetable oil, milk and/or cream are usually added to improve flavor and texture, and the potatoes are seasoned with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs and spices. Popular ingredients and seasonings include: garlic, cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, crisp onion or spring onion, caramelized onion, mustard, horseradish, spices such as nutmeg, and chopped herbs such as parsley. One French variation adds egg yolk for "pommes duchesse" or Duchess potatoes; piped through a pastry tube into wavy ribbons and rosettes, brushed with butter and lightly browned.
Tanner: Hi. My favorite food is mashed potatoes.
Hayden: Yum! I love those too! Recipes started floating around as far back as 1747!
Tanner: I guess they are a real classic. What country was that in?
Hayden: The recipes started in a book by hannah glasse called The Art of Cookery!
Tanner: Wow. I have never read a cookbook that old. I have seen ones from the 19th century though.
Hayden: There are so many variations in recipe. There is one from France that adds egg yolk in it.
Tanner: I like they way they look when they are piped into fancy shapes. I bet the egg yolk would help them hold their shape.
Hayden: It sure does. They are known as Duchess Potatoes. They use a pastry tube to pipe it out into ribbons.
Tanner: They're so pretty. And the top of Shepherd's Pie looks nice that way, too. Do you like shepherd's pie?
Hayden: I sure do! So yummy. And it can have many flavors depending on the seasoning for the potatoes! Some popular ingredients are garlic, bacon, cheese and sour cream.
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i have horrible allergies. | Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment that usually causes little or no problem in most people. These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling. Food intolerances and food poisoning are separate conditions. Common allergens include pollen and certain food. Metals and other substances may also cause problems. Food, insect stings, and medications are common causes of severe reactions. Their development is due to both genetic and environmental factors. The underlying mechanism involves immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE), part of the body's immune system, binding to an allergen and then to a receptor on mast cells or basophils where it triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. Diagnosis is typically based on a person's medical history. Further testing of the skin or blood may be useful in certain cases. Positive tests, however, may not mean there is a significant allergy to the substance in question.
Natalie: Hello! I'm suffering from allergies right now how are you?
Olivia: I do not have any allergy. I am a free man i think. It is also known as allergic diseases
Natalie: Pollen and dust bother me badly.
Olivia: Does that mean you have allergic asthma
Natalie: I have asthma caused from my allergies.
Olivia: When do you start to experience this. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms
Natalie: It's that time of the year when everything is blooming and pollen is everywhere so my allergies act up.
Olivia: Does that mean you hate flowers because The biological function of a flower is to effect reproduction
Natalie: No I love flowers
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my favorite movie is goodfellas. | Goodfellas (stylized as GoodFellas) is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is an adaptation of the 1986 non-fiction book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Scorsese. The film narrates the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill and his friends and family over a period from 1955 to 1980. Scorsese initially named the film "Wise Guy" and postponed making it; later, he and Pileggi changed the name to "Goodfellas". To prepare for their roles in the film, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Ray Liotta often spoke with Pileggi, who shared research material left over from writing the book. According to Pesci, improvisation and ad-libbing came out of rehearsals wherein Scorsese gave the actors freedom to do whatever they wanted. The director made transcripts of these sessions, took the lines he liked best, and put them into a revised script, which the cast worked from during principal photography. Made on a budget of $25 million, "Goodfellas" grossed $46.8 million. It received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, with Pesci winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The film won five awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, including Best Film and Best Director.
Marco: Just watched the movie goodfellas again but I slept through half of it
Payton: Goodfellas was a Martin Scorsese movie from 1990
Marco: I am trying to remember who starred in it?
Payton: The film starred Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta
Marco: Thats right hey did it win any awards?
Payton: It won 5 British Academy film awards including Best Film and best director
Marco: I knew it was a big hit , Any other awards or anything notable?
Payton: The film cost 25 million dollars to make and made 46.8 million at the box office
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i watch a lot of spongebob. | SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. The series chronicles the adventures and endeavors of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The series' popularity has made it a media franchise, as well as the highest rated series to ever air on Nickelodeon, and the most distributed property of MTV Networks. As of late 2017, the media franchise has generated $13 billion in merchandising revenue for Nickelodeon. Many of the ideas for the series originated in an unpublished educational comic book titled "The Intertidal Zone", which Hillenburg created in 1989. He began developing "SpongeBob SquarePants" into a television series in 1996 upon the cancellation of "Rocko's Modern Life", and turned to Tom Kenny, who had worked with him on that series, to voice the title character. SpongeBob was originally going to be named SpongeBoy, and the series was to be called "SpongeBoy Ahoy! ", but both of these were changed, as the name was already trademarked. Nickelodeon held a preview for the series in the United States on May 1, 1999, following the television airing of the 1999 Kids' Choice Awards.
Jackson: I love watching Sponge Bob! I have always wondered how they came up with the idea for this show.
Trinity: Most of the ideas for the TV series actually came from a comic book titled "The Intertidal Zone", which Hillenburg created in 1989.
Jackson: Oh really? I have never heard of that. Who is your favorite character on the show?
Trinity: Well, I love Patrick Star. I love him because his most significant character trait is his lack of common sense which sometimes leads him and his bestfriend, SpongeBob SquarePants, into trouble!
Jackson: Yes! I think that is the best part of the show, their Friendship!
Trinity: I agree! It's pretty crazy to think that the media franchise behind the show has generated 13$ billion in merchandising revenue!
Jackson: Oh Wow! I definitely don't think there is another cartoon in it's league. It is great for both young and old
Trinity: You can never be too old for SpongeBob, haha! It's pretty cool to think how SpongeBob's original name was SpongeBoy until they decided to change it after 1 season!
Jackson: I am glad they changed it.. SpongeBoy does not have the same "ring" to it
Trinity: I definitely agree, the 2004 American live-action/animated comedy film "SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" would not sound right as "SpongeBoy SquarePants Movie".
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i have two dogs , one pitbull and old english bulldog. | Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog. Formal breeds often considered in North America to be of the pit bull type include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is also sometimes included. Many of these breeds were originally developed as fighting dogs from cross breeding bull-baiting dogs (used to hold the faces and heads of larger animals such as bulls) and terriers. After the use of dogs in blood sports was banned, such dogs were used as catch dogs in the United States for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt and drive livestock, and as family companions. Despite dog fighting now being illegal in the United States, it still exists as an underground activity, and pit bulls are a common breed of choice. The term pit bull is often used loosely to describe dogs with similar physical characteristics, and the morphological (physical) variation amongst "bully breed" dogs makes it difficult for anyone, even experts, to visually identify them as distinct from "non-pit bulls". While mixed breed dogs are often labeled as "pit bulls" if they have certain physical characteristics such as a square shaped head or bulky body type, visual identification of mixed breed dogs is not recommended by the scholarly community.
Kiara: I have a pitbull, Daizy. She is my second one.
Kaden: I have a cocker spaniel. I have owned pitbulls in the past though.
Kiara: Pit bulls get bad publicity. Not all are bad, but you need to be a responsible owner too.
Kaden: Yes, because people started doing Dog fighting as a sport where they would put 2 dogs up together. They used pit bulls a lot because of how strong they are.
Kiara: Agreed, but also the owner needs to know the dog. My two pits are very different. One loved everyone except for men... lol This one loves everyone especially kids... You gotta know the dogs limits.
Kaden: Yes, Agreed. There is also an organization called BAD RAP that rescues pitbulls and is trying to improve the public image of them.
Kiara: I hope it works. My pit now was left in the woods with her dead mother for weeks. They found the pups sucking on the dead mother looking for milk. So sad.
Kaden: That is so incredibly sad. It's a good thing the pups survived.
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i love chocolate. | Chocolate is a typically sweet, usually brown food preparation of "Theobroma cacao" seeds, roasted and ground. It is made in the form of a liquid, paste, or in a block, or used as a flavoring ingredient in other foods. Cacao has been cultivated by many cultures for at least three millennia in Mesoamerica. The earliest evidence of use traces to the Olmecs (Mexico), with evidence of chocolate beverages dating back to 1900 BCE. In fact, the majority of Mesoamerican people made chocolate beverages, including the Maya and Aztecs, who made it into a beverage known as "xocolātl" , a Nahuatl word meaning "bitter water". The seeds of the cacao tree have an intense bitter taste and must be fermented to develop the flavor. After fermentation, the beans are dried, cleaned, and roasted. The shell is removed to produce cacao nibs, which are then ground to cocoa mass, unadulterated chocolate in rough form. Once the cocoa mass is liquefied by heating, it is called chocolate liquor. The liquor also may be cooled and processed into its two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter. Baking chocolate, also called bitter chocolate, contains cocoa solids and cocoa butter in varying proportions, without any added sugars.
Delaney: Chocolate is typically sweet
Claire: Dark chocolate can be unusually bitter. That's my favorite
Delaney: Chocolate is usually brown prepared of cocao seed
Claire: Interesting. Whats your favorite chocolate
Delaney: Dark chocolate. It is made in the form of liquid, paste or solid block
Claire: Dark chocolate is a form of chocolate which contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and cocoa butter than milk chocolate, and little to no dairy product.
Delaney: True. Cocao seed have an intense bitter taste and must be fermented to develop a good flavor
Claire: Dark Chocolate has awesome health benefits. I do believe its great choice for those who are lactose intolerant.
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i am a steelers fan. | The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC. In contrast with their status as perennial also-rans in the pre-merger NFL, where they were the oldest team never to win a league championship, the Steelers of the post-merger (modern) era are one of the most successful NFL franchises. Pittsburgh has won more Super Bowl titles (6) and both played in (16) and hosted more conference championship games (11) than any other NFL team. The Steelers have won 8 AFC championships, tied with the Denver Broncos, but behind the New England Patriots' record 10 AFC championships. The Steelers share the record for second most Super Bowl appearances with the Broncos, and Dallas Cowboys (8). The Steelers lost their most recent championship appearance, Super Bowl XLV, on February 6, 2011. The Steelers, whose history traces to a regional pro team that was established in the early 1920s, joined the NFL as the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 8, 1933, owned by Art Rooney and taking its original name from the baseball team of the same name, as was common practice for NFL teams at the time.
Madison: My favorite NFL team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. I really like Big Ben.
Brandon: the steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC
Madison: Really, I didn't know that. Ben Roethlisberger is such a great Quarterback. I hope they go far next year.
Brandon: He really is. He was the youngest winning quarterback to win the superbowl at age 23!
Madison: I remember that. His ring was well-deserved. He has a bright future ahead of him.
Brandon: The steelers lost their most recent superbowl back in 2011
Madison: I was so sad when they lost to the Packers. It was a very close game to the end.
Brandon: Very sad but they have won at least six superbowls
Madison: Yeah, that is quite an accomplishment. The Steelers are one the most storied teams in the league.
Brandon: They are tied with the broncos and cowboys for most superbowl appearances
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my favorite food is sushi. | Sushi can be prepared with either brown or white rice. It is often prepared with raw seafood, but some varieties of sushi use cooked ingredients, and many others are vegetarian. Sushi is often served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish is popular as a garnish. Sushi is often confused with sashimi, a related Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or occasionally meat, and an optional serving of rice. Sushi originates in a Southeast Asian dish, known today as "narezushi" ( – "salted fish"), stored in fermented rice for possibly months at a time. The lacto-fermentation of the rice prevented the fish from spoiling; the rice would be discarded before consumption of the fish. This early type of sushi became an important source of protein for its Japanese consumers. The term "sushi" comes from an antiquated grammatical form no longer used in other contexts, and literally means "sour-tasting"; the overall dish has a sour and umami or savoury taste. Narezushi still exists as a regional specialty, notably as "funa-zushi" from Shiga Prefecture. Vinegar began to be added to the preparation of narezushi in the Muromachi period (1336–1573) for the sake of enhancing both taste and preservation.
Jason: I love sushi! It's my favorite!
Jesse: Me too! I love sashimi too which many people confuse with sushi.
Jason: I haven't heard of that. What is the difference?
Jesse: Sashimi is raw fish sliced into thin pieces. Sushi is the traditional rice rolls in seaweed
Jason: That's interesting, our sushi counter has the rice rolls, I'm not sure if they sell sashimi, where do you get that?
Jesse: Most Japanese and sushi restaurants sell it, as well as seafood and other vegetables with are fried in tempura
Jason: What is tempura?
Jesse: Tempura is a light batter made of cold water and soft wheat flour which is then typically deep fried
Jason: Are there any health benefits to sushi do you know? I just love the taste.
Jesse: Certainly seafood which is grilled or raw is healthy for you - far better than fried food.
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my son plays on the local football team. | High school football is gridiron football played by high school teams in the United States and Canada. It ranks among the most popular interscholastic sports in both countries. It is also popular amongst American High school teams in Europe. High school football began in the late 19th century, concurrent with the start of many college football programs. In the late 19th and early 20th century, many college and high school teams played against one another. Other traditions of high school football such as pep rallies, marching bands, mascots, and homecomings are mirrored from college football. No true minor league farm organizations exist in American football. Therefore, high school football is generally considered to be the third tier of American football in the United States, behind professional and college competition. It is the first level of play in which a player will accumulate statistics, which will determine his chances of competing at the college level, and ultimately the professional level if he is talented enough. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) establishes the rules of high school football in the United States. Two states, Texas and Massachusetts, use NCAA playing rules except as shown below.
Giovanni: Hi there, I play High school football - it is one of the most popular interscholastic sports in the USA and Canada
Jake: That's cool. I have never played high school football, but I have gone to a few games.
Giovanni: There is so much to enjoy at the games,pep rallies, marching bands and mascots! What was your favourite thing?
Jake: Probably just hanging out with my friends. It was so long ago. I don't even think we watched the game.
Giovanni: Fair enough, it's a nice atmosphere which brings the whole school together! Have you played any sport for your school?
Jake: No I never really got into sports when I was in school. I did other activities instead.
Giovanni: Which activities did you do?
Jake: I did yearbook and was on the student council, things like that.
Giovanni: That sounds cool, did you have different sections for different groups of people?
Jake: Yes we did. Fridays we would get to leave class early because they would have pep rallys. That was always fun.
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my favorite sport is football. | Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball with a foot to score a goal. Unqualified, the word "football" is understood to refer to whichever form of football is the most popular in the regional context in which the word appears. Sports commonly called "football" in certain places include: association football (known as soccer in some countries); gridiron football (specifically American football or Canadian football); Australian rules football; rugby football (either rugby league or rugby union); and Gaelic football. These different variations of football are known as football codes. Various forms of football can be identified in history, often as popular peasant games. Contemporary codes of football can be traced back to the codification of these games at English public schools during the nineteenth century. The expanse of the British Empire allowed these rules of football to spread to areas of British influence outside the directly controlled Empire. By the end of the nineteenth century, distinct regional codes were already developing: Gaelic football, for example, deliberately incorporated the rules of local traditional football games in order to maintain their heritage.
Jalen: Football season is almost here. Do you or you family watch football?
Leslie: I love watching football! I prefer college to NFL though
Jalen: Have you heard from Dennis Miller? He is an American comedian, commentator, actor, and personality.
Leslie: I have not. Where would I know him from?
Jalen: From 2007-2015 he hosted a daily talk show centered around sports.
Leslie: Which network was it on?
Jalen: He started out on radio but then took off and appeared in more general works including HBO, CNBC, and syndication.
Leslie: What is he best known for outside of his talk show?
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i travel every year to disney world. | Walt Disney World, officially known as the Walt Disney World Resort, is an entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a division of The Walt Disney Company. It was initially operated by Walt Disney World Company. The property covers , featuring four theme parks, two water parks, twenty-seven themed resort hotels, nine non–Disney hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the outdoor shopping centre Disney Springs. Designed to supplement Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which had opened in 1955, the complex was developed by Walt Disney in the 1960s. "The Florida Project", as it was known, was intended to present a distinct vision with its own diverse set of attractions. Walt Disney's original plans also called for the inclusion of an "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow" (EPCOT), a planned community intended to serve as a test bed for new city living innovations. After extensive lobbying, the Government of Florida created the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a special government district that essentially gave The Walt Disney Company the standard powers and autonomy of an incorporated city.
Margaret: Ever been to Disney World before? It's so magical, especially when you're a kid.
Edwin: Walt Disney world is officially known as Walt Disney World Resort
Margaret: Is it? I never knew that the resort was so important to it.
Edwin: It has an entertainment park in Florida near Orlando
Margaret: I know, I've been to Orlando so many times that I have to have been there at least once.
Edwin: Ok. It was opened in October 1, 1971
Margaret: That's such a long time ago, it must've had much more basic rides back then.
Edwin: It owned and operated by walt disney parks and resort
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i love to watch ted talks. | TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a media organization which posts talks online for free distribution, under the slogan "ideas worth spreading". TED was founded in February 1984 as a conference, which has been held annually since 1990. TED's early emphasis was technology and design, consistent with its Silicon Valley origins, but it has since broadened its focus to include talks on many scientific, cultural, and academic topics. The main TED conference is held annually in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Prior to 2014, the conference was held in Long Beach. TED events are also held throughout North America and in Europe and Asia, offering live streaming of the talks. They address a wide range of topics within the research and practice of science and culture, often through storytelling. The speakers are given a maximum of 18 minutes to present their ideas in the most innovative and engaging ways they can. Past speakers include Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, Al Gore, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Billy Graham, Richard Dawkins, Bill Gates, Dolph Lundgren, Bono, Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and many Nobel Prize winners. TED's current curator is the British former computer journalist and magazine publisher Chris Anderson.
Derek: Hello, I like to watch TED talks to help keep me current with new topics of interest. Have you ever seen one?
Jillian: I've seen many of them, yes! There's tons of them to watch, as it was founded in 1984 as a conference and then has been held annually since 1990.
Derek: I didn't realize that it has been around for so long. Do you know if they have always distributed their content online for free?
Jillian: I believe they have always been free, yes, from a cursory Google search. And the actual events have been held throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, but, as you said, they have live-streaming for those that can't attend.
Derek: Yes, I have never attended one in person but I hope to one day. I hear that speakers are usually given a maximum of 18 minutes to express their ideas at conferences.
Jillian: You're correct about that. And some of the most notable speakers to do so would be people like Bill Clinton (former president), or Jane Goodall (anthropologist), Al Gore, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Bill Gates, Bono, and even the founders of Google! This list doesn't even include Nobel Prize winners to give talks, either.
Derek: That is a star studded list of speakers. It also seems that currently the TED website has over 2600 talks up and view able.
Jillian: Given its emphasis on technology and design, and it having been born out of Silicon Valley, most assume the main conference is held there. However, the main TED conference is annually held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Derek: Yes, I have heard that they hold them in Canada now. I believe they used to be held in Long Beach California years ago.
Jillian: You are correct! This was prior to 2014. A key draw to TED talks in general is that not only do they touch interesting topics that are well-researched in the areas of science and culture, but they do so with compelling storytelling that draws the listener in.
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