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i love to eat eggplant. | Eggplant ("Solanum melongena"), or aubergine, is a species of nightshade, grown for its edible fruit. Eggplant is the common name in North America, Australia and New Zealand, but British English uses the French word "aubergine". It is known in South Asia and South Africa as "brinjal". The fruit is widely used in cooking. As a member of the genus "Solanum", it is related to the tomato and the potato. It was originally domesticated from the wild nightshade species, the thorn or bitter apple, "S. incanum", probably with two independent domestications, one in South Asia and one in East Asia. The eggplant is a delicate, tropical perennial often cultivated as a tender or half-hardy annual in temperate climates. The stem is often spiny. The flower is white to purple, with a five-lobed corolla and yellow stamens. The egg-shaped, glossy, purple fruit has white flesh with a meaty texture. The cut surface of the flesh rapidly turns brown when the fruit is cut open. It grows tall, with large, coarsely lobed leaves that are long and broad. Semiwild types can grow much larger, to with large leaves over long and broad. On wild plants, the fruit is less than in diameter, but much larger in cultivated forms: or more in length.
Brian: I love eating eggplant! Especially eggplant parmesean.
Alondra: I have always wanted to try eggplant parmesean. Is it hard to make?
Brian: Not really. Eggplant is fairly easy to cook with. It's also popular in Israeli cuisine!
Alondra: I didn't know that. What other dishes do you use eggplant in?
Brian: You can use it in salads and appetizers. One of my favorite eggplant dishes is baba ghanoush.
Alondra: I have heard of baba ghanoush, but I never knew what was in it.
Brian: It's made from cooked eggplant mixed with tahina, olive oil, and seasonings. It goes well with pita bread!
Alondra: Oh, sounds good. I like tahini in hummus.
Brian: Ahhh yes, hummus, like eggplant spreads, taste best with pita breads. It's also popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean, just like eggplant :)
Alondra: Is hummus made from chick peas?
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i m a vegetarian but i eat fish , especially 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.
Sydney: Have you ever had sushi, prepared with brown or white rice?
Raymond: I love sushi! Do California rolls count?
Sydney: Yes, they count! It is often prepared with raw seafood but some do use cooked ingredients and some are just vegetarian.
Raymond: Yummy. My favorite is a well made Eel roll. What kind do you like?
Sydney: I don't know what they are called but have cooked shrimp w/rice and veggies - some even use ginger or wasabi, but I just like soy sauce.
Raymond: Wasabi is so good. Isn't the wasabi in America fake though?
Sydney: I'm not sure - I know that its either used as a powder but also as a ready to use paste that comes in tubes - the stuff i've seen has defnitely been a paste.
Raymond: Yeah the kind I have seen is a paste too. Have you ever had sake with your sushi? I have not, but I hear it is tasty?
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i like to dance. | Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas.
Landon: I love to dance. As a beautiful full size man I like to show how I can move my body. Do you like to dance?
Jordan: I have trouble executing the purposely selected movements
Landon: You just have to feel the music. Who cares what others think. Maybe a dance where you take lessions like salsa>
Jordan: I love that dance can have symbolic and aesthetic value as well
Landon: Yes, my people "Native american" even consider it to be healing.
Jordan: I recreationaly dance but I know people do theatrical dance and that is amazing
Landon: you should get into it. Maybe it will be a hobby that you never knew you wanted.
Jordan: I would love theatrical dance but it would be a spectacle!
Landon: Who cares what others think as long as your having fun.
Jordan: I love that sometimes dance tells a story like western ballet
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i had two cats growing up. | 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.
Christian: I have two cats, I love cats!
Mariah: I have one but he is a house cat. He has a mind of his own but I'm glad he is an indoor cat.
Christian: I wonder how long cats have been domesticated for.
Mariah: I'm not really sure but Charles Darwin noticed some traits that made domesticated animals different from wild ones.
Christian: What do you think the typical lifespan is for a cat?
Mariah: I would guess domestic cats have a lifespan of around 15 years. There are around 70 cat breeds labeled as domesticated.
Christian: Wow that is a lot of different cats!
Mariah: I have a Maine cooncat, he is a big fella, one of the largest breeds of cat. What about you?
Christian: Mine are both Siamese.
Mariah: Siamese cats are cool, they are one of the first Asian domesticated cats recorded and very popular in North America!
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i love comics. | A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by brief descriptive prose and written narrative, usually dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Although some origins in 18th century Japan and 1830s Europe, comic books were first popularized in the United States during the 1930s. The first modern comic book, "Famous Funnies", was released in the United States in 1933 and was a reprinting of earlier newspaper humor comic strips, which had established many of the story-telling devices used in comics. The term "comic book" derives from American comic books once being a compilation of comic strips of a humorous tone; however, this practice was replaced by featuring stories of all genres, usually not humorous in tone. Comic books are reliant on their organization and appearance. Authors largely focus on the frame of the page, size, orientation, and panel positions. These characteristic aspects of comic books are necessary in conveying the content and messages of the author. The key elements of comic books include panels, balloons (speech bubbles), text (lines), and characters.
Mikayla: I love reading comic books, comprising of art in a series of juxtaposed panels. Do you enjoy reading comics?
Christopher: I am not the biggest fan, but I do like super heroes, I just like to read regular text books
Mikayla: I'm surprised you don't enjoy reading comics. Comics have a long history, dating back to the 18th century Japan. It is a traditional for a lot of countries now.
Christopher: I figured they originated in America, that is interesting, do they like super heroes in Japan?
Mikayla: Yep - although in Japan it's called a manga, whereas it's called a comic in the US. With that said, the Japanese do enjoy reading the DC comic books as well, as it includes a lot of fictional universes into one storyline.
Christopher: Oh okay, I have heard of manga, but it has a negative connotation in America
Mikayla: It depends who you talk to - there has been a lot of mangas that were created as American TV shows. The prime example is Yu-Gi-Oh! It was produced by NAS and animated by Studio Gallop.
Christopher: Ah okay, I liked Yu gi oh, but I was never allowed to play it, I had to play Pokemon which to be fair I like a lot more
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i drive a mercedes. | The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as Sonderklasse (German for "special class", abbreviated as "S-Klasse"), is a series of luxury flagship vehicles produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz, a division of German company Daimler AG. The S-Class designation for top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116, and has remained in use ever since. The S-Class has debuted many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features, and safety systems (such as the first seatbelt pretensioners). The S-Class has ranked as the world's best-selling luxury sedan, and its latest generation, the W222 S-Class, premiered in 2013. As in previous iterations, the W221 S-Class is sold in standard and long-wheelbase versions; I4, V6, V8, V12, diesel and hybrid powertrains are offered. All models built in Mexico or sold in the United States are only available in long wheelbase. In automotive terms, "Sonderklasse" refers to "a specially outfitted car." Although used colloquially for decades, following its official application in 1972, six generations of officially named "S-Klasse" sedans have been produced. Previous two-door coupe models of the S-Class were known as SEC and later S-Coupe.
Cheyenne: The Benz s-class includes the two-door coupes such as the SEC.
Isabella: Oh really? Do you like Mercedes Benz cars?
Cheyenne: I do, especially the S-class types. These are the top-of-the-line luxury models, first introduced in 1972.
Isabella: Wow I didn't know they had been around that long. I like the convertibles the best I think.
Cheyenne: Yeah they looked pretty sweet. Pretty crazy to thing that they were originally called "Sonderklasse."
Isabella: I like the name Mercedes Benz much better. I don't even know how to pronounce the other one!
Cheyenne: Apparently that "Sonderklasse" word means "specially outfitted car" in German.
Isabella: Oh ok that makes sense then because they always do have a lot of features.
Cheyenne: Yeah that's true. And apparently the models made in the US and Mexico only in the long wheelbase form.
Isabella: That's probably true too. The roads in Europe are pretty thin.
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i m in love with adam levine. | Adam Noah Levine (born March 18, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and record producer. He is the lead singer for the pop rock band Maroon 5. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the alternative rock band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album, "The Fourth World" (released in 1997), which did not gain popularity. In 2001, the group was reformed – with guitarist James Valentine joining the line-up – and began a new musical chapter, changing their name to Maroon 5. In 2002, the band released their first album, "Songs About Jane", which went multi-platinum in the US. Since then, they have released five more albums: "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" (2007), "Hands All Over" (2010), "Overexposed" (2012), "V" (2014) and "Red Pill Blues" (2017). As part of Maroon 5, Levine has received three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and a World Music Award. Since 2011, Levine has served as a coach on NBC's reality talent show "The Voice". The winners of the first, fifth and ninth seasons: Javier Colon, Tessanne Chin and Jordan Smith, were all on his team.
Elizabeth: I love Adam Levine!
Brayden: So do I! He is an American singer as well as songwriter.
Elizabeth: What band is he in?
Brayden: He is in the band Maroon 5!
Elizabeth: Oh I really like their first album
Brayden: I've heard most of it and it's great. Adam was born back in 1979.
Elizabeth: He sure doesn
Brayden: I know right? Adam Levine is also an actor and instrumentalist!
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i sing barbershop and rap. | Barbershop vocal harmony, as codified during the barbershop revival era (1930s–present), is a style of a cappella close harmony, or unaccompanied vocal music, characterized by consonant four-part chords for every melody note in a predominantly homophonic texture. Each of the four parts has its own role: generally, the lead sings the melody, the tenor harmonizes above the melody, the bass sings the lowest harmonizing notes, and the baritone completes the chord, usually below the lead. The melody is not usually sung by the tenor or baritone, except for an infrequent note or two to avoid awkward voice leading, in tags or codas, or when some appropriate embellishment can be created. One characteristic feature of barbershop harmony is the use of what is known as "snakes" and "swipes." This is when a chord is altered by a change in one or more non-melodic voices. Occasional passages may be sung by fewer than four voice parts. Barbershop music is generally performed by either a barbershop quartet, a group of four singers with one on each vocal part, or a barbershop chorus, which closely resembles a choir with the notable exception of the genre of music. Female barbershop quartets are sometimes referred to as "Sweet Adelines quartets", in association with the organization of that name.
Sergio: Barbershop music is so old
Ashlyn: I know, barbershop music and vocals sound pretty good though.
Sergio: yea its quite fun to listen to
Ashlyn: This barbershop music was more popular during the 1930s.
Sergio: wow thats quite the time ago.
Ashlyn: Yeah, that time was known as the barbershop revival era.
Sergio: huh thats cool
Ashlyn: Yeah, this music is a style of acappella and close harmony.
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i sell miscellaneous stuff in local fairs. | A fair (archaic: faire or fayre) is a gathering of people for a variety of entertainment or commercial activities. It is normally of the essence of a fair that it is temporary with scheduled times lasting from an afternoon to several weeks. Variations of fairs include: The Roman fairs were holidays on which there was an intermission of labour and pleadings. In the Roman provinces of Judea and Syria Palaestina, Jewish rabbis prohibited Jews from participating in fairs in certain towns because the religious nature of the fairs contravened the prescribed practice of Judaism. In the Middle Ages, many fairs developed as temporary markets and were especially important for long-distance and international trade, as wholesale traders travelled, sometimes for many days, to fairs where they could be sure to meet those they needed to buy from or sell to. Fairs were usually tied to a special Christian religious occasions, such as the Saint's day of the local church. Stagshaw in England, is documented to have held annual fairs as early as 1293 consisting of the sales of animals. Along with the main fair held on 4 July, the city also hosted smaller fairs throughout the year where specific types of animals were sold, such as one for horses, one for lambs, and one for ewes.
Jenna: I love the state fair! It's coming up soon.
Jordan: It's coming up in October where I live and there's going to be a lot of entertainment there this year.
Jenna: Oh that sounds like fun! Anyone good playing?
Jordan: I think Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. also known as T.I. the rapper might be there.
Jenna: Oh ok. I've heard of him. I don't know his music though.
Jordan: He's well known as popularizing the trap subgenre and is similar to Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane.
Jenna: That's cool. We have a music festival coming up here and Kesha is playing.
Jordan: Are you interested in trap music? It originated and is very popular in the Southern United States.
Jenna: I've heard about it but I don't know much about it.
Jordan: That's good because the "trap" part of it originally meant places for drug deals. It's rap culture.
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i am a vegetarian. | Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, aesthetic, economic, or personal preference. There are variations of the diet as well: an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, and a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including eggs and dairy. Some vegans also avoid other animal products such as beeswax, leather or silk clothing, and goose-fat shoe polish. Packaged and processed foods, such as cakes, cookies, candies, chocolate, yogurt, and marshmallows, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients, so may be a special concern for vegetarians due to the likelihood of such additions.
Mary: I love vegetables ,Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal)
Alex: i do eat some vegetable but i do love to eat meat
Mary: Wow, some people do love vegetables, while Many people object to eating meat out of respect for long life
Alex: i do need to eat more vegetable for health reasons but I am not sure which ones to choose
Mary: There are so many vegetables to eat, There are variations of the diet as well: an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products
Alex: if I had to choose i would pick ovo-vegetarian, I do not eat much diary in the first place
Mary: OK dear, Some vegans also avoid other animal products such as beeswax and leather
Alex: they even probably avoid honey too
Mary: That's cool, Packaged and processed foods, such as cakes, cookies, candies, chocolate, yogurt, and marshmallows, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients,
Alex: being a strict vegan must be hard , you have to be always on the lookout
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i can play the piano. | Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture, including both liturgical (religious) and secular music. While a more precise term is also used to refer to the period from 1750 to 1820 (the Classical period), this article is about the broad span of time from before the 6th century AD to the present day, which includes the Classical period and various other periods. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common-practice period. The major time divisions of Western art music are as follows: European art music is largely distinguished from many other non-European classical and some popular musical forms by its system of staff notation, in use since about the 11th century. Western staff notation is used by composers to indicate to the performer the pitches (which form the melodies, basslines and chords), tempo, metre and rhythms for a piece of music. This can leave less room for practices such as improvisation and "ad libitum" ornamentation, which are frequently heard in non-European art music and in popular-music styles such as jazz and blues. Another difference is that whereas most popular styles adopt the song (strophic) form or a derivation of this form, classical music has been noted for its development of highly sophisticated forms of instrumental music such as the symphony, concerto, fugue, sonata, and mixed vocal and instrumental styles such as opera, cantata, and mass.
Gage: do you like classical usic it is music from the period from 1750 to 1820
Luis: Hey there partner! I like a lot of classical music but am not very good with dating the songs. How about you?
Gage: you can usually tll by the piano it is music rooted in traditions of western culuture like bach or beethovan
Luis: Very true! Do you have a favorite song or composer?
Gage: i like jakob ludwig he was a germ composer and pianist he was born in the early 1800s
Luis: I am not familiar with him but will look up some songs of his. Right now I'm listening to Beethoven's 5th!
Gage: yes beethovan is awesome but he was famously difficult to get along with according to history of his relationships with his contemporaries.
Luis: Interesting, I did not know that! To be honest my knowledge of him is limited to his appearance in Bill & Ted's adventure...
Gage: yes have heard of that show its an american science fiction comedy budy film who time travel
Luis: Yes exactly! A good comedy from the 80s, and it was hilarious to see Beethoven rocking out at the mall on a synthesizer!
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i like cooking healthy meals. | A healthy diet is one that helps to maintain or improve overall health. A healthy diet provides the body with essential nutrition: fluid, adequate amino acids from protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, fibre and adequate calories. The requirements for a healthy diet can be met from a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods, although a non-animal source of vitamin B12 is needed for those following a vegan diet. A healthy diet supports energy needs and provides for human nutrition without exposure to toxicity or excessive weight gain from consuming more calories than the body requires. A healthy diet, in addition to exercise, is thought to be important for lowering health risks, such as obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Various nutrition guides are published by medical and governmental institutions to educate individuals on what they should be eating to promote health. Nutrition facts labels are also mandatory in some countries to allow consumers to choose between foods based on the components relevant to health. The idea of dietary therapy (using dietary choices to maintain health and improve poor health) is quite old and thus has both modern scientific forms (medical nutrition therapy) and prescientific forms (such as dietary therapy in traditional Chinese medicine).
Erin: I like cooking healthy meals
Sean: Me too! In countries all over the world kids will actually assist in making their own healthy lunches?
Erin: Do you cook every food all over the world?
Sean: I love to cook foreign foods. It teaches me a little about other cultures.
Erin: That is good, which Chinese dish do you know?
Sean: I make fried or steamed dumplings and sweet and sour chicken.
Erin: I bet that is tasty
Sean: It is! Dumpling dough can be made so many different ways. With flour, bread, or potatoes, and can have so many different fillings.
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i wait tables. | Waiting staff are those who work at a restaurant or a bar, and sometimes in private homes, attending customers—supplying them with food and drink as requested. A server or waiting staff takes on a very important role in a restaurant which is to always be attentive and accommodating to the customers. Each waiter follows rules and guidelines that are developed by the manager. Wait staff can abide by these rules by completing many different tasks throughout their shifts, such as food-running, polishing dishes and silverware, helping bus tables, and restocking working stations with needed supplies. Waiting on tables is (along with nursing and teaching) part of the service sector, and among the most common occupations in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, as of May 2008, there were over 2.2 million persons employed as servers in the U.S. Many restaurants choose a specific uniform for their wait staff to wear. Waitstaff may receive tips as a minor or major part of their earnings, with customs varying widely from country to country. An individual waiting tables is commonly called a "server", "front server", "waitress" (women only), "waiter" (referring to men or either/any gender), "member of the wait staff", "waitstaff" or "serving staff" "server", "waitperson", or less commonly the 1980s American neologism "waitron".
Kendall: Hi, I work as a waiter in a restaurant. Have you ever worked as a waiter?
Eduardo: No but I do appreciate their role in a restaurant which is to always be attentive and accommodating to the customers.
Kendall: I see, what sort of tasks do waiters do?
Eduardo: They attend to customers in a restaurant or a bar and supplying them with food and drink as requested.
Kendall: Do you know how many waiters there are in the U.S.?
Eduardo: Yes, The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, as of May 2008, there were over 2.2 million persons which are employed as servers in the U.S.
Kendall: That is a lot of people. Do waiters mostly work off tips?
Eduardo: No. They most time receive tips as a minor or major part of their earnings, with customs varying widely from country to country.
Kendall: I remember some nights people would barely tip me! Do waiters usually work multiple jobs?
Eduardo: That is a question of individual preference but waiter is among the most common occupations in the United States.
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i like to draw and paint in my spare time. | Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (support base). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used. Painting is a mode of creative expression, and the forms are numerous. Drawing, gesture (as in gestural painting), composition, narration (as in narrative art), or abstraction (as in abstract art), among other aesthetic modes, may serve to manifest the expressive and conceptual intention of the practitioner. Paintings can be naturalistic and representational (as in a still life or landscape painting), photographic, abstract, narrative, symbolistic (as in Symbolist art), emotive (as in Expressionism), or political in nature (as in Artivism). A portion of the history of painting in both Eastern and Western art is dominated by spiritual motifs and ideas. Examples of this kind of painting range from artwork depicting mythological figures on pottery, to Biblical scenes rendered on the interior walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, to scenes from the life of Buddha or other images of Eastern religious origin. In art, the term "painting "describes both the act and the result of the action.
Jillian: Painting is my favorite hobby. Do you like to paint?
Katelyn: I do! I use it as a mode of creative expression, and it's relaxing as well.
Jillian: Yeah, it has a lot of history behind it too
Katelyn: It does indeed! There is so much artwork depicting mythological figures on pottery, to Biblical scenes rendered on the interior walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - it's truly amazing!
Jillian: The sistine chapel is really famous, I'd like to see it someday
Katelyn: I would like to see it too! It is a chapel in the Apostolic Palacej in Vatican City and is the official residence of the Pope
Jillian: I'm sure there are lots of other famous pieces of art in Italy as well
Katelyn: I'm sure there is! The Pope probably has many pieces of art. He is the head of state of Vatican City.
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i have two pet dogs. | The Labrador Retriever, or just Labrador, is a type of retriever-gun dog. The Labrador is one of the most popular breeds of dog in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. A favourite disability assistance breed in many countries, Labradors are frequently trained to aid the blind, those who have autism, to act as a therapy dog, or to perform screening and detection work for law enforcement and other official agencies. Additionally, they are prized as sporting and hunting dogs. A few kennels breeding their ancestors, the St. John's water dog, were in England. At the same time, a combination of the sheep protection policy in Newfoundland and rabies quarantine in the United Kingdom, led to the gradual demise of the St. John's water dog in Canada. In the 1830s, the 10th Earl of Home and his nephews the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and Lord John Scott, had imported progenitors of the breed from Newfoundland to Europe for use as gundogs. Another early advocate of these Newfoundland dogs, or Labrador Retrievers as they later became known, was the 2nd Earl of Malmesbury who bred them for their expertise in waterfowling. During the 1880s, the 3rd Earl of Malmesbury, the 6th Duke of Buccleuch and the 12th Earl of Home collaborated to develop and establish the modern Labrador breed.
Cole: I have a labrador retriever and a cockapoo! Both of them are great pets and great gun-dogs for retrieving birds - or stuffed animals!
Aaliyah: Awesome, why did you choose a Labrador?
Cole: Labradors are popular! I didn't really choose the labrador. I mean I didn't buy her. I found her in a cardboard box on the side of the road as a newborn puppy and took her home. I adopted her.
Aaliyah: That is great! I have rescued 7 snakes, 2 lizards and 2 cats. Also have two dogs.
Cole: You have nine reptiles! Are you a herpetologist?
Aaliyah: I enjoy it as a hobby, I actually have 9 snakes. It is hard to stop at just a few...
Cole: Since snakes and cats are both carnivores that eat mice, do your pets fight over dinner?
Aaliyah: My cats watch the rodents I get for the snakes, and they are very well fed with high quality cat food. Tomorrow is feeding day for my snakes.
Cole: How often or infrequently do you have to feed a reptilian carnivore like your snakes?
Aaliyah: I feed them about every two weeks, two of my snakes are boa constrictors, their names are Bonnie and Clyde. I see you also have a bird, did you also rescue it?
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my favorite food to harvest is carrots. | The carrot ("Daucus carota" subsp. "sativus") is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist. Carrots are a domesticated form of the wild carrot, "Daucus carota", native to Europe and southwestern Asia. The plant probably originated in Persia and was originally cultivated for its leaves and seeds. The most commonly eaten part of the plant is the taproot, although the greens are sometimes eaten as well. The domestic carrot has been selectively bred for its greatly enlarged, more palatable, less woody-textured taproot. The carrot is a biennial plant in the umbellifer family Apiaceae. At first, it grows a rosette of leaves while building up the enlarged taproot. Fast-growing cultivars mature within three months (90 days) of sowing the seed, while slower-maturing cultivars are harvested four months later (120 days). The roots contain high quantities of alpha- and beta-carotene, and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6, but the belief that eating carrots improves night vision is a myth put forward by the British in World War II to mislead the enemy about their military capabilities. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that world production of carrots and turnips (these plants are combined by the FAO) for the calendar year 2013 was 37.2 million tonnes; almost half (~45%) were grown in China.
Jillian: I love harvesting carrots.
Xavier: The carrot is a root vegetable but orange is not the only color it comes in.
Jillian: What other colors do carrots come in?
Xavier: Carrots can be yellow, white, black, purple, and even red! Carrots come from Europe but are grown everywhere now.
Jillian: Wow, that's awesome! What are the health benefits of eating carrots?
Xavier: It is true that carrots have high quantities of alpha- and beta-carotene, and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6. But the whole eye sight thing is a myth.
Jillian: Are carrots natural or manmade?
Xavier: They are natural of course they are a plant. The most commonly eaten part of the plant is the taproot.
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my parents are 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.
Bradley: My parents divorced when I was little. It was ugly, but they felt the need to terminate their marriage.
Aubrey: Really?
Bradley: Yes, really. They had to go to court to determine alimony, child custody and child support. It was a long process.
Aubrey: What happened? Why did they have to divorce?
Bradley: They fought a lot. I think they just had a bad personality clash. My mom also felt like she lacked independence.
Aubrey: Oh no. I really feel sorry
Bradley: Well, the good news was that they both found happiness with someone else and they were able to marry another person. My step parents are great!
Aubrey: That's good
Bradley: Yes, my parents did have a tough time with equally distributing their property and dividing the debt after their divorce, but eventually it was all straightened out in court.
Aubrey: Oh that's not good
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i collect stamps. | Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is related to philately which is the study of stamps. It has been one of the world's most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service. Stamp collecting proved to be an almost perfect hobby for collectors because there was a never ending stream of new stamps as each country sought to advertise its distinctiveness through its stamps. Stamp collecting is generally accepted as one of the areas that make up the wider subject of philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but does not have to, collect stamps. It is not uncommon for the term "philatelist" to be used to mean a stamp collector. Many casual stamp collectors accumulate stamps for sheer enjoyment and relaxation without worrying about the tiny details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, generally requires some philatelic knowledge and will usually contain areas of philatelic studies. Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and geographical aspects and also for the many subjects depicted on them, ranging from ships, horses, and birds to kings, queens and presidents.
Vincent: I like to look at stamps sometimes. Stamp collecting is a popular hobby.
Amy: I used to have a few stamps from my hobby as a child. What's your oldest stamp?
Vincent: I do not collect myself. I look at others stamps or stamps online. There is so many stamps to collect.
Amy: Oh, what are your favorite stamps to look at? Aren't there many different variations?
Vincent: I like to look at stamps of famous people or stamps that are dedicated to activities. It is relaxing. What did you enjoy about collecting stamps?
Amy: I liked to collect the stamps with baseball players on them. I love baseball. Have you seen many baseball stamps?
Vincent: No, I have not seen many baseball stamps. That's what is interesting about stamps they are so many different areas and subjects represented by them.
Amy: That is true. From the stamps you have seen, what would you say is the most common stamp subject?
Vincent: I would say historical figures. Collectors seem to love people from history.
Amy: That does not surprise me. History is very important.
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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").
Claire: Dude, I love the carbonated soft drink, Dr Pepper. You like it?
Juan: Oh yeah I love that stuff! The flavor is just so unique.
Claire: Yeah, it is. It was actually made by pharmacists back in the 1880s.
Juan: It seems like so many different colas started out as medicine or made by pharmacists at least, it's weird.
Claire: Yeah, maybe because it's literally just chemicals and sugar. It was first marketed in the US in 1904. Now you can find it all over the world.
Juan: That's a fair point haha, not a whole lot to them in terms of how they're made.
Claire: There are a few types of Dr Pepper. One has the high fructose corn syrup. Another is the Diet variation. They also have some other flavor variations too. You ever try them?
Juan: Diet is pretty gross compared to normal Dr. Pepper honestly.
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i like to eat beef. | Cuts of beef are first divided into primal cuts, pieces of meat initially separated from the carcass during butchering. These are basic sections from which steaks and other subdivisions are cut. The term "primal cut" is quite different from "prime cut", used to characterize cuts considered to be of higher quality. Since the animal's legs and neck muscles do the most work, they are the toughest; the meat becomes more tender as distance from "hoof and horn" increases. Different countries and cuisines have different cuts and names, and sometimes use the same name for a different cut; e.g., the cut described as "brisket" in the US is from a significantly different part of the carcass than British brisket. "Cut" often refers narrowly to skeletal muscle (sometimes attached to bones), but can also include other edible flesh, such as offal (organ meat) or bones without significant muscles attached. The following is a list of the American primal cuts, and cuts derived from them. Beef carcasses are split along the axis of symmetry into "halves", then across into front and back "quarters" (forequarters and hindquarters). Canada uses identical cut names (and numbering) as the U.S, with the exception of the "round" which is called the "hip".
Josiah: Hey there. I am an avid eater of meat, but my favorite by far is beef.
Gabriela: I love meat so much, and steak and beef are also my favorite too.
Josiah: My favorite is the flank steak, you got to love those abdominal muscles. So juicy!
Gabriela: I really like rib eye and filet mignon. Such tender, flavorful cuts of meat.
Josiah: So do I, but sometimes filet mignon can get pretty pricey!
Gabriela: That's true, it is one of the more expensive cuts but it is so worth it sometimes.
Josiah: Sometimes you don't have to drop $100 for a good piece of beef. Sometimes a good hamburger can hit the spot.
Gabriela: It isn't usually that expensive! A big steak is usually closer to like $40, but that's still a lot for a single meal.
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my favorite drink is coke. | Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a carbonated soft drink produced by The Coca-Cola Company. Originally intended as a patent medicine, it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton and was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century. The drink's name refers to two of its original ingredients, which were kola nuts (a source of caffeine) and coca leaves. The current formula of Coca-Cola remains a trade secret, although a variety of reported recipes and experimental recreations have been published. The Coca-Cola Company produces concentrate, which is then sold to licensed Coca-Cola bottlers throughout the world. The bottlers, who hold exclusive territory contracts with the company, produce the finished product in cans and bottles from the concentrate, in combination with filtered water and sweeteners. A typical can contains of sugar (usually in the form of high fructose corn syrup). The bottlers then sell, distribute, and merchandise Coca-Cola to retail stores, restaurants, and vending machines throughout the world. The Coca-Cola Company also sells concentrate for soda fountains of major restaurants and foodservice distributors.
Owen: My favorite thing to drink is Coca-Cola.
Sara: Me too! I was just drinking the carbonated soft drink after visiting Moes.
Owen: What is Moes?
Sara: It's like a burrito shop where I was reading Death in Venice the novella by the german authr Man.
Owen: What is so special about the burrito shop?
Sara: It's a place to eat and relax. The dish is a Mexican and Tex-Mex sinpired comination with a wheat tortilla. Do you like burritos?
Owen: I do like burritos but I don't like wheat tortillas, do they have flour?
Sara: I really love the flour toritlla because its so soft and a thin flatbread from Mexico.
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i like to do all my shopping at walmart. | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., doing business as Walmart, is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, the company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses. Walmart has 11,703 stores and clubs in 28countries, operating under 59 differentnames. The company operates under the name Walmart in the United States and Canada, as Walmart de México y Centroamérica in Mexico and Central America, as Asda in the United Kingdom, as the Seiyu Group in Japan, and as Best Price in India. It has wholly owned operations in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Canada. Walmart is the world's largest company by revenueapproximately US$480 billion according to the Fortune Global 500 list in 2016as well as the largest private employer in the world with 2.3million employees. It is a publicly traded family-owned business, as the company is controlled by the Walton family. Sam Walton's heirs own over 50percent of Walmart through their holding company, Walton Enterprises, and through their individual holdings. Walmart is one of the world's most valuable companies by market value and was the largest U.S. grocery retailer in 2016.
Sophia: Walmart is a generally low cost store.
Jeffrey: I like shopping at Walmart, Sam Walton founded it in 1962
Sophia: Walmart has been around half a century. I figured it was longer.
Jeffrey: I know right! Walmart also owns and operates Sam's Club, thats a good store as well
Sophia: It is one of the rivals to Costco.
Jeffrey: Do you prefer Costco, they are the second largest retailer..Walmart being first of course
Sophia: I think they are pretty good. Slightly different style of store, though.
Jeffrey: I see, Walmart really has taken over with 11,703 stores in 28 different countries!
Sophia: That's so many units! That's quite the large chain.
Jeffrey: It is huge and they have about 480 billion dollars and 2.3 million employees..I would be happy with just a few million dollars, let alone a BILLION ha
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someday i with to become a famous animator and work for a big company like dreamworks. | DreamWorks Pictures (also known as DreamWorks SKG or DreamWorks Studios, commonly referred to as DreamWorks, trading as Storyteller Distribution Co., LLC) is an American film production label of Amblin Partners. It was founded in 1994 as a film studio by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen (together, SKG), of which they owned 72%. The studio was formerly distributing its own and third-party films by itself. It has produced or distributed more than ten films with box-office grosses of more than $100 million each. As of October 2016, DreamWorks' films are marketed and distributed by Universal Pictures. Currently, DreamWorks operates out of offices at Universal Studios. In December 2005, the founders agreed to sell the studio to Viacom, parent of Paramount Pictures. The sale was completed in February 2006 (this incarnation is now named DW Studios L.L.C.). In 2008, DreamWorks announced its intention to end its partnership with Paramount and signed a $1.5 billion deal to produce films with India's Reliance ADA Group. Reliance provided $325M of equity to fund recreating DreamWorks SKG into DreamWorks Studios, an independent entity. Clark Hallren, former Managing Director of the Entertainment Industries group of J. P. Morgan Securities, and Alan J. Levine of J. P. Morgan Entertainment Advisors, led the Reliance team in restructuring the company.
Kendall: My entire life I have wanted to work for dreamworks since I seen the first animation they did. Are you a fan?
Devin: Im a huge fan! It was founded in 1994 as a film studio by Steven Spielberg
Kendall: It's the best thing to come out of American Film.
Devin: It has produced or distributed more than ten films to date!
Kendall: and I've seen each one a thousand times. Do you have a favorite? Mine is I Am Number Four, Cowboys & Aliens
Devin: Toy Story is mine, and each film has grossed over 100 million
Kendall: Wow, I hope they hire me. I need some of that dreamworks money.
Devin: In December 2005, the founders agreed to sell the studio to Viacom and they made a ton from that.
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i am addicted to the hit show empire. | Empire is an American musical drama television series created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong which debuted on January 7, 2015 on Fox. Although it is filmed in Chicago, the show is set in New York. It centers on a fictional hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders' family as they fight for control of it. A hip-hop mogul must choose a successor among his three sons who are battling for control over his multi-million dollar company, while his ex-wife schemes to reclaim what is hers. The pilot was shown to be a success, garnering praise for Taraji's portrayal of Cookie Lyon and the premiere receiving nearly 10 million viewers and the season finale with 17 million viewers. On January 11, 2017, Fox renewed the series for a fourth season, consisting of eighteen episodes. The season premiered on September 27, 2017, and crossed over with "Star". Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) is a hip hop mogul, former drug dealer, and CEO of Empire Entertainment. His life begins to cave in around him when his past sins come back to haunt him - just after he is diagnosed with ALS and a close associate has been murdered. Looking to groom one of his three sons to take over the family business – Empire CFO Andre (Trai Byers), R&B singer-songwriter Jamal (Jussie Smollett), and rapper Hakeem (Bryshere Y.
Mariah: Empire is an American Drama show created by Lee Daniels, have you ever watched it? I think it airs on Fox.
Carson: I have never watched Empire, but I know its extremely popular.
Mariah: Yeah I know it is too, I was right, it does air on Fox, the broadcast television network that is a subsidiary of 21st century fox. I usually just watch Netflix now a days or HBO.
Carson: I watch a lot of Netflix. I really enjoy their documentaries, such as Evil Genius. And Stranger Things is my favorite show of all time.
Mariah: Yeah Netflix is an entertainment company that was started by reed hastings in 1997. I watched both of those shows as well!
Carson: I didn't know that it was started in 1997. I remember subscribing to their dvd by mail service.
Mariah: Yeah I did as well, they only started their Television and Movie production studio in 2013.
Carson: That makes sense. Their original content is one of the reasons I subscribe. My son really enjoys their kids offering, too.
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i love to read fantasy novels and poetry. | Philip Arthur Larkin (9 August 1922 – 2 December 1985) was an English poet, novelist and librarian. His first book of poetry, "The North Ship", was published in 1945, followed by two novels, "Jill" (1946) and "A Girl in Winter" (1947), and he came to prominence in 1955 with the publication of his second collection of poems, "The Less Deceived", followed by "The Whitsun Weddings" (1964) and "High Windows" (1974). He contributed to "The Daily Telegraph" as its jazz critic from 1961 to 1971, articles gathered in "All What Jazz: A Record Diary 1961–71" (1985), and he edited "The Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse" (1973). His many honours include the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry. He was offered, but declined, the position of Poet Laureate in 1984, following the death of Sir John Betjeman. After graduating from Oxford in 1943 with a first in English language and literature, Larkin became a librarian. It was during the thirty years he worked with distinction as university librarian at the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull that he produced the greater part of his published work. His poems are marked by what Andrew Motion calls "a very English, glum accuracy about emotions, places, and relationships", and what Donald Davie described as "lowered sights and diminished expectations".
Zoe: Who even is Philip Larkin?
Riley: Philip Arthur is an english poet
Zoe: Oh cool, when was he born?
Riley: Philip larkin was born 1922
Zoe: Wow, is he alive still?
Riley: No phlip larkin died in 1985
Zoe: That's too bad, me must've been good to have been so famous.
Riley: Yea philip larkin was a great english novelist and poet
Zoe: I'll have to read some of his work to see if I like any of it.
Riley: Same it would be cool
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my favorite breakfast is pancakes. | A pancake (or hotcake, griddlecake, or flapjack) is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying with oil or butter. In Britain, pancakes are often unleavened and resemble a crêpe. In North America, a leavening agent is used (typically baking powder). American pancakes are similar to Scotch pancakes or drop scones. Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes were probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies. The pancake's shape and structure varies worldwide. A "crêpe" is a thin Breton pancake of French origin cooked on one or both sides in a special pan or crepe maker to achieve a lacelike network of fine bubbles. A well-known variation originating from southeast Europe is a "palačinke", a thin moist pancake fried on both sides and filled with jam, cheese cream, chocolate, or ground walnuts, but many other fillings—sweet or savoury—can also be used. When potato is used as a major portion of the batter, the result is a "potato pancake". Commercially prepared pancake mixes are available in some countries.
Edward: I just love pancakes, When I moved to North America I started to use a leavening agent is them to make them taste better, Its basically baking powder.
Brady: i really love pancakes with chocolate chips!
Edward: I love them too, My personal fave is american pancakes since they are similar to Scotch pancakes or drop scones from my native country.
Brady: i love russian pancakes :)
Edward: Ive never tried Russian pancakes but it does sound good, Are there any cool things that you would like to know about pancakes?
Brady: who invented pancses
Edward: Well most archaeologists found evidence that pancakes were probably the earliest and most popular cereal food eaten in prehistoric times.
Brady: wow! that's really cool. what do people eat pancakes with? what toppings?
Edward: well since the pancake's shape and structure differs worldwide its hard to tell, But most choose syrup and strawberries.
Brady: i don't really like syrup. i love whip cream, so delicious
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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.
Brittany: I live in a rural area, more like the countryside
Jacob: Me too! It is so nice around here, I don't like the city life.
Brittany: technically speaking they say anything not urban is considered rural, that does not sound right to me
Jacob: No that doesn't sound right. When I hear rural I think farmland and countryside
Brittany: I do also, also a low population density. The area I live in has right around 3000 people
Jacob: Yeah my town is small too, but the next town over has a lot of people and many busy roads
Brittany: yes, we actually for mailing do not use the name of our town when mailing, because we have no post office so we use the name of the next biggest town
Jacob: We have a post office but it is pretty small
Brittany: agricultural areas are commonly rural, even forest areas are considered rural
Jacob: Yeah we had a lot of forests growing up, now people are all about cutting down trees to make room for businesses or more houses
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i am going bald. | Pattern hair loss, known as male-pattern hair loss (MPHL) when it affects males and female-pattern hair loss (FPHL) when it affects females, is hair loss that primarily affects the top and front of the scalp. In males the hair loss often presents as a receding hairline while in females it typically presents as a thinning of the hair. Male pattern hair loss is believed to be due to a combination of genetics and the male hormone dihydrotestosterone. The cause in female pattern hair loss remains unclear. Management may include simply accepting the condition. Otherwise, treatments may include minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplant surgery. Evidence for finasteride in women, however, is poor and it may result in birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Pattern hair loss by the age of 50 affects about half of males and a quarter of females. It is the most common cause of hair loss. Classic male-pattern hair loss begins above the temples and vertex (calvaria) of the scalp. As it progresses, a rim of hair at the sides and rear of the head remains. This has been referred to as a 'Hippocratic wreath', and rarely progresses to complete baldness. The Hamilton–Norwood scale has been developed to grade androgenic alopecia in males.
Taylor: So the other day I noticed I was losing hair on the top. And my hair line is fading
Morgan: I've noticed some of that too! My hairline in the front has been creeping back for a few years. I forget what that condition is called, do you know?
Taylor: Yeah, But its genetics so what are you going to do :/
Morgan: That's true, there's not much that can be done about it. I wonder if those hair growth products actually work?
Taylor: Yeah, I had a friend who had it and he went to the doctor. The doctor told him accepting it is the best management
Morgan: Yeah that's probably the healthiest thing, psychologically speaking! My grandfather on my mom's side kept almost all of his hair, so I'm hoping to end up like him.
Taylor: Good for you, I just dont want to be wearing the " Hippocratic wreath" at 50 lol
Morgan: Well hey, if you lose too much you can go all the way and start shaving all of it off. You'll look tougher, at least.
Taylor: Yeah lol, It just crazy their is so much knowledge about mens hair loss but they still have no idea what causes women to lose their hair
Morgan: That makes sense in a way, the whole hair restoral industry is catered to men, all of the science research is probably done by men. When it's a male problem, you can bet that money will be appropriated to try and fix it!
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my favourite food is ice cream. | Ice cream (derived from earlier iced cream or cream ice) is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It is usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors. It is typically sweetened with sugar or sugar substitutes. Typically, flavourings and colourings are added in addition to stabilizers. The mixture is stirred to incorporate air spaces and cooled below the freezing point of water to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. The result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (< ). It becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. The meaning of the phrase "ice cream" varies from one country to another. Phrases such as "frozen custard", "frozen yogurt", "sorbet", "gelato" and others are used to distinguish different varieties and styles. In some countries, such as the United States, the phrase "ice cream" applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. Products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are labelled "frozen dairy dessert" instead.
Mya: My favorite food is ice cream.
Christina: Do you like it the way it is normally made? With milk and cream?
Mya: I do not drink milk, I am a vegan since last year.
Christina: There's also frozen custard, yogurt, and sorbet. I think some of those might be vegan.
Mya: They have vegan ice cream and all of that that I do enjoy. I just hate how we mistreat animals so much.
Christina: Are you an ethical vegan? Are you vegan because you feel like eating animal products is wrong?
Mya: Not because meat is wrong, I enjoy meat. I think how we get our meat and how alot of our food is made is very wrong.
Christina: I agree. I think I'd be more for a dietary vegan though, because I think it is what is healthiest.
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i love mac and cheese. | Macaroni and cheese—also called mac and cheese in American, Canadian, and macaroni pie in Caribbean English; and macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom—is a dish of English origin, consisting of cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar. It can also incorporate other ingredients, such as breadcrumbs, meat and vegetables. Traditional macaroni and cheese is a casserole baked in the oven; however, it may be prepared in a sauce pan on top of the stove or using a packaged mix. The cheese is often first incorporated into a Béchamel sauce to create a Mornay sauce, which is then added to the pasta. In the United States, it is considered a comfort food. Pasta and cheese casseroles have been recorded as early as the 14th century in the Italian cookbook, "Liber de Coquina", one of the oldest medieval cookbooks, which featured a dish of parmesan and pasta. A cheese and pasta casserole known as "makerouns" was recorded in the famous medieval English cookbook, the "Forme of Cury", which was also written in the 14th century. It was made with fresh, hand-cut pasta which was sandwiched between a mixture of melted butter and cheese. The recipe given (in Middle English) was: This is the above recipe in modern English: The first modern recipe for the dish was included in Elizabeth Raffald's 1770 book, "The Experienced English Housekeeper".
Ruby: I enjoy a bowl of macaroni and cheese, do you like it?
Colby: Oh yes, Ilove mac and cheese. There is nothing to dislike about cooked noodles and cheese sauce.
Ruby: Exactly! I like the boxed kind, but I also enjoy making my own homemade, it really hits the spot.
Colby: Yes, I like all kinds: boxed, cooked on the stovetop, and cooked in the oven.
Ruby: Yes, on many of our holiday dinners we will bake it in the oven, and we usually just go with Velveeta cheese then. I'm beginning to want some now lol!
Colby: Yum, I love velveeta for mac and cheese and grilled cheese sandwich. It has the softest and smoothest texture!
Ruby: Yes, grilled cheese in good. My daughter cheats by toasted the bread in the toaster and then sticking it in the microwave to melt the cheese lol.
Colby: Hey, whatever works. I cook six at a time on a electric grill with butter. It makes it an easy quick meal.
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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."
Danielle: I think parenting is a lot harder than it seems. It's like raising a puppy but 10 times harder.
Hayden: I think it's tough but some people say it is the hardest job in the world and that is a flat out lie.
Danielle: Yeah, I agree. It is hard but parenting is definitely not the hardest job in the world considering governments and society can have a role in child-rearing too.
Hayden: That's a good point, even with that in mind I think it isn't that hard to be a decent parent.
Danielle: Many parents need to realize that there are different styles of parenting that represent how parents should respond to the demands of their children.
Hayden: Agreed, though there are some things that people call styles of parenting that are just basically abuse, like overfeeding and not vaccinating.
Danielle: That may be a form of child neglect, where it is a deficit in meeting a child's basic needs, including the failure to provide adequate health care, supervision, clothing, nutrition, and emotional/social needs.
Hayden: Yep that's pretty much exactly what I'm saying.
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i wish i had a real dragon i could train. | A dragon is a legendary creature, typically scaled or fire-spewing and with serpentine, reptilian or avian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures around world. The two most well-known cultural traditions of dragon are: The two traditions may have evolved separately, but have influenced each other to a certain extent, particularly with the cross-cultural contact of recent centuries. The English word "" and Latin word "" derive from Greek ("drákōn"), "dragon, serpent of huge size, water-snake". The word "dragon" entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French "dragon", which in turn comes from Latin "draconem" (nominative "draco") meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from the Greek word δράκων, "drakon" (genitive "drakontos", δράκοντος) "serpent, giant seafish". The Greek and Latin term referred to any great serpent, not necessarily mythological, and this usage was also current in English up to the 18th century. A dragon is a mythological representation of a reptile. In antiquity, dragons were mostly envisaged as serpents. Since the Middle Ages, however, it has become common to depict dragons with legs, resembling a lizard. Dragons are usually shown in modern times with a body like a huge lizard, or a snake with two pairs of lizard-type legs, and able to emit fire from their mouths.
Stephanie: Hello, dragons combine serpentine, reptilian and aviain traits and are featured in many cultural myths worldwide. What do you know about dragons?
Rebecca: That is cool. Mostly things from fairy tales and Lord Of the Rings. They like Gold for some reason. lol
Stephanie: I never really though about how those ideas came to be, intuitively there aren't any reasons whhy they like gold so much. There must be a lot of cross-cultural ideals mixing to create the idea that they all love gold
Rebecca: That is a good point! I wonder also where the idea that they breathe fire came from and why? Maybe to keep kids from wandering away?
Stephanie: That's not a bad reason to make up that story lol. I think J.R.R. Tolkien's version of dragons was closely based on European legends so maybe everyone has just followed suit with similar stories and so on?
Rebecca: You are just full of interesting information. I didn't know that about Tolkiens dragons. The chinese use a lot of dragons in their culture.
Stephanie: Haha thanks! They do, I imagine a lot of the stories descended from ancestors and have been past down for a long time. Interestingly enough, dragons in chinese culture sometimes are depicted by turtles and fish weirdly enough.
Rebecca: I didn't know that either. I guess maybe I should read a book about the history of dragons.
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my favorite holiday is halloween because i like dressing up. | Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of All Hallows' Evening), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. It is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain; that such festivals may have had pagan roots; and that Samhain itself was Christianized as Halloween by the early Church. Some believe, however, that Halloween began solely as a Christian holiday, separate from ancient festivals like Samhain. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (or the related guising), attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, divination games, playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories, and watching horror films. In many parts of the world, the Christian religious observances of All Hallows' Eve, including attending church services and lighting candles on the graves of the dead, remain popular, although elsewhere it is a more commercial and secular celebration.
Bradley: I enjoy Halloween, it's fun to dress up. Do you like it?
Hailey: Yeah I really like Halloween or All Hallows' Eve.
Bradley: I like to give the kids candy and see their cute costumes as well.
Hailey: Aw that's cool, Halloween was a lot more fun as a kid though. They even call it All Saint's Eve.
Bradley: Oh, for sure. I remember back when I was little, and I loved Halloween then. I know many people think it's an evil holiday, but I don't agree.
Hailey: I agree, it really isn't evil. It's also always on October 31.
Bradley: No, it's what people make it. But, I did take that day to roll a few of my family's yard one year, that was fun!
Hailey: Sounds like it. It also begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide.
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i have asthma. | Asthma is a common long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These episodes may occur a few times a day or a few times per week. Depending on the person, they may become worse at night or with exercise. Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors include exposure to air pollution and allergens. Other potential triggers include medications such as aspirin and beta blockers. Diagnosis is usually based on the pattern of symptoms, response to therapy over time, and spirometry. Asthma is classified according to the frequency of symptoms, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow rate. It may also be classified as atopic or non-atopic, where atopy refers to a predisposition toward developing a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction. There is no cure for asthma. Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and irritants, and by the use of inhaled corticosteroids. Long-acting beta agonists (LABA) or antileukotriene agents may be used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled.
Amanda: I have asthma flair ups pretty often, it's unfortunate but it could be worse, it's just an inflammatory disease in the airways of the lungs.
Robert: Do you need an inhaler or other forms of Treatment?
Amanda: Yep, the inhaler I have is pretty powerful too, it delivers the medicine right into my lungs, it's a lifesaver.
Robert: Do you panic when an attack happens or have you become used to it?
Amanda: Nope, it isn't fun but when I experience the symptoms like the wheezing, I deal with it real quick.
Robert: THats good. My cousin had asthma and it stopped him from playing sports. Did you have that problem as well?
Amanda: Nope, I still work out and everything, I find the sauna makes my flair ups less frequent. Some people have worse symptoms when they exercise or at night before bed
Robert: Does anyone in your family have asthma also?
Amanda: Yep my mother has it too, for her episodes happen a few times a week, with me not so much
Robert: Oh. Well it's good news you effectively manage it. Thanks for sharing and best of luck.
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i volunteer with dogs. | An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals, mostly dogs and cats, and sometimes sick or wounded wildlife are kept and rehabilitated. While no-kill shelters exist, it is sometimes policy to euthanize sick animals, and any animal that is not claimed quickly enough by a previous or new owner. In Europe, of 30 countries included in a survey, all but four (Czech republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy) permitted the killing of healthy stray dogs. Critics believe the new term "animal shelter" is generally a euphemism for the older term "pound". The word "pound" had its origins in the animal pounds of agricultural communities, where stray livestock would be penned or impounded until claimed by their owners. Some shelters even have sick tropical animals. In the United States there is no government-run organization that provides oversight or regulation of the various shelters on a national basis. However, many individual states do regulate shelters within their jurisdiction. One of the earliest comprehensive measures was the "Georgia Animal Protection Act" of 1986. The law was enacted in response to the inhumane treatment of companion animals by a pet store chain in Atlanta.
Valerie: I volunteer at the animal shelter and help with dogs which is my passion.
Nicolas: Animal shelters need the most help. They have all the strays and needy animals such as the sick so that's admirable.
Valerie: That's true and stray dogs can be the most friendly and loyal dogs too, they need to find people who are going to take care of them.
Nicolas: Yeah people need to realize there is a huge overpopulation problem, and 6 to 8 million animals are taken to shelters each year in the US.
Valerie: I know, that's such a big problem. Animal shelters do their best but there is only so much that can be done to save these animals.
Nicolas: Yeah and truthfully the Humane Society does a great job you know? It was founded by Fred Myers and they've just done a great job.
Valerie: Oh yes Humane Society is amazing, I've heard of them. Do you know anything more about them?
Nicolas: Yeah it was the 136th largest charity in the US can you believe that!!!!
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i have very curly hair. | Hair is a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals. The human body, apart from areas of glabrous skin, is covered in follicles which produce thick terminal and fine vellus hair. Most common interest in hair is focused on hair growth, hair types and hair care, but hair is also an important biomaterial primarily composed of protein, notably alpha-keratin. Attitudes towards different hair, such as hairstyles and hair removal, vary widely across different cultures and historical periods, but it is often used to indicate a person's personal beliefs or social position, such as their age, sex, or religion. The word "hair" usually refers to two distinct structures: Hair fibers have a structure consisting of several layers, starting from the outside: Each strand of hair is made up of the medulla, cortex, and cuticle. The innermost region, the medulla, is not always present and is an open, unstructured region. The highly structural and organized cortex, or middle layer of the hair, is the primary source of mechanical strength and water uptake. The cortex contains melanin, which colors the fiber based on the number, distribution and types of melanin granules.
Stephanie: I really like cutting hair and making cool hairstyles, what about you?
Devon: Me too! I like it because hair is one of the most distinct characteristics of humans and other mammals.
Stephanie: Yes indeed, I dont know of any other mammals that just have hair on their heads, now that I think about it that would be very weird.
Devon: The human body is actually covered in hair.
Stephanie: Oh yea I know that but most of it is very small and not visible elsewhere on the body. Do you have a favorite hairstyle?
Devon: No, but most interest in hair is in hair growth and hair care.
Stephanie: I bet it is, most older people generally have issues growing hair, What are some good hair care products anyways?
Devon: I like any hair care services offered in salons, barbershops, or spas.
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my favorite food is spaghetti and meatballs. | Spaghetti with meatballs (or spaghetti and meatballs) is an American dish consisting of spaghetti, tomato sauce and meatballs. It is widely believed that spaghetti with meatballs was an innovation of early 20th-century Italian immigrants in New York City; the National Pasta Association (originally named the National Macaroni Manufacturers Association) is said to be the first organization to publish a recipe for it, in the 1920s. Italian writers often mock the dish as pseudo-Italian or non-Italian because, in Italy, meatballs are served only with egg-based baked pasta and are smaller. However, various kinds of pasta with meat are part of the culinary tradition of the Abruzzo, Apulia, Sicily, and other parts of southern Italy. A recipe for rigatoni with meatballs is in "Il cucchiaio d'argento" ("The Silver Spoon"), a comprehensive Italian cookbook known as the "bible" of Italian Cooking. Other dishes that have similarities to spaghetti and meatballs include "pasta seduta" 'seated pasta' and "maccaroni azzese" in Apulia. Some baked pasta dishes from Apulia combine pasta and meat where meatballs, mortadella, or salami are baked with rigatoni, tomato sauce, and mozzarella, then covered with a pastry top.
Brady: There is no better meal than spaghetti with meatballs!
Benjamin: Italian food is my favorite what other food you like.
Brady: Pasta Seduta, Seated Pasta and Maccaroni Azzese. But, they're very similar to spaghetti and meatballs.
Benjamin: I think my favorite kind of Italian food is just a simple cheese pizza.
Brady: Can't go wrong with pizza! Last year when I was in Italy, I ate a lot of it. I also tried a lot of baked pasta dishes. Different meats (mortadella, salami) are baked with rigatoni, sauce and mozzarella. So good.
Benjamin: I have been to Italy, I am so jealous of you right now. How was it like over there?
Brady: It's awesome. The food, people, history are all great. People are very nice there.
Benjamin: One day I want to go there and knock it off my bucket list.
Brady: You should start with Rome. Every place we ate was delicious - even the tourist trap kind of places.
Benjamin: You can sign me up, I would love to travel all over Europe.
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i have taken formal music lessons since i was 5. | The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700 (the exact year is uncertain), in which the strings are struck by hammers. It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the hammers to strike the strings. The word "piano" is a shortened form of "pianoforte", the Italian term for the early 1700s versions of the instrument, which in turn derives from "gravicembalo col piano e forte" and "fortepiano". The Italian musical terms "piano" and "forte" indicate "soft" and "loud" respectively, in this context referring to the variations in volume (i.e., loudness) produced in response to a pianist's touch or pressure on the keys: the greater the velocity of a key press, the greater the force of the hammer hitting the strings, and the louder the sound of the note produced and the stronger the attack. The first fortepianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range. An acoustic piano usually has a protective wooden case surrounding the soundboard and metal strings, which are strung under great tension on a heavy metal frame.
Zoe: I learned to play piano as a child, but probably couldn't find middle C now as an adult.
Evan: I do not play, the piano is a music instrument invented in Italy around 1700
Zoe: How many strings does a piano have?
Evan: No idea? its played using a keyboard row of keys
Zoe: I know it has 88 keys. Maybe there is one string for every key? I'm not sure.
Evan: The acoustic piano usually has a wooden box around it
Zoe: Acoustic, meaning it doesn't plug in, like the electronic keyboards?
Evan: Similar to acoustic guitar does not plug in wooden case
Zoe: Ah. That makes sense. Joplin is my favorite piano player. Do you have a favorite piano player?
Evan: Elton John, its cool the way the strings are struck by hammers
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i enjoy fishing. | A fish trap is a trap used for fishing. Fish traps can have the form of a fishing weir or a lobster trap. Some fishing nets are also called fish traps, for example fyke nets. A typical contemporary trap consists of a frame of thick steel wire in the shape of a heart, with chicken wire stretched around it. The mesh wraps around the frame and then tapers into the inside of the trap. When a fish swims inside through this opening, it cannot get out, as the chicken wire opening bends back into its original narrowness. Contemporary eel traps come in many shapes and sizes and are constructed of many materials. In earlier times, traps were constructed of wood and fibre. Traps are culturally almost universal and seem to have been independently invented many times. There are essentially two types of trap, a permanent or semi-permanent structure placed in a river or tidal area and bottle or pot trap that are usually, but not always baited to attract prey, and are periodically lifted out of the water. The Mediterranean Sea, with an area of about of 2.5 million km (970,000 sq mi), is shaped according to the principle of a bottle trap. It is easy for fish from the Atlantic Ocean to swim into the Mediterranean through the narrow neck at Gibraltar, and difficult for them to find their way out.
Camila: Have you ever used a fish trap?
Abigail: No I have not, have you? What all is considered a fish trap?
Camila: Fish traps can have the form of a fishing weird but sometimes also a lobster trap.
Abigail: Like the ones they use on Deadliest Catch?
Camila: I love that show. It is my favorite on Discovery Channel.
Abigail: Yes its so good! That crab fishing is dangerous!
Camila: Yes. Crab traps are used to bait or lure crabs for commercial use.
Abigail: yes they make a ton of money too
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i like to cook. | Italian cuisine is food typical from Italy. It has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, maize and sugar beet, this last introduced in quantity in the 18th century. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity, especially between the north and the south of the Italian peninsula. It offers an abundance of taste, and is one of the most popular and copied in the world. It influenced several cuisines around the world chiefly that of the United States. Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation. Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Many dishes that were once regional, have proliferated with variations throughout the country. Pasta, vegetables, olive oil and fish are a major part of the Italian cuisine. Italian cuisine is probably the most important expression of the Mediterranean diet. Italian cuisine has developed over the centuries. Although the country known as Italy did not unite until the 19th century, the cuisine can claim traceable roots as far back as the 4th century BCE.
Skylar: I love to cook and eat Italian food. It's kind of crazy to think about how much Italian food has influenced American cuisine
Cheyenne: My mother's Korean friend asked her to teach her American cooking. She taught her to make spaghetti and meatballs and eggplant parm. She wasn't even Italian-American! She was from Germany.
Skylar: Wow that is awesome! I love eggplant parm. The word for "eggplant" in England is actually a French word: "aubergine"
Cheyenne: Eggplant is one of my faves, too. The English have different words for other foods, too. Like a squash is a marrow,
Skylar: Interesting! There is actually another word "cucurbita" that the Latins say instead of "gourd" and I think it just sounds so much better
Cheyenne: It's charming. I like Latin-American food, too. Dominican, Puerto Rican, Mexican... Mexican is one of my favorite cuisines.
Skylar: Yeah, and a lot of Latin-American food is maize-based, such as arepas, pupusas, tacos, and tamales. Cheese pupusas are my favorite!
Cheyenne: I've never had a pupusa and I want to. I love arepas, and that's similar, right?
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i am a great baker. | A pie is a baked dish which is usually made of a pastry dough casing that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweet or savoury ingredients. Pies are defined by their crusts. A "filled" pie (also "single-crust" or "bottom-crust"), has pastry lining the baking dish, and the filling is placed on top of the pastry but left open. A "top-crust" pie has the filling in the bottom of the dish and is covered with a pastry or other covering before baking. A "two-crust" pie has the filling completely enclosed in the pastry shell. Shortcrust pastry is a typical kind of pastry used for pie crusts, but many things can be used, including baking powder biscuits, mashed potatoes, and crumbs. Pies can be a variety of sizes, ranging from bite-size to ones designed for multiple servings. The need for nutritious, easy-to-store, easy-to-carry, and long-lasting foods on long journeys, in particular at sea, was initially solved by taking live food along with a butcher or cook. However, this took up additional space on what were either horse-powered treks or small ships, reducing the time of travel before additional food was required. This resulted in early armies adopting the style of hunter-foraging.
Erin: I love making pies in my spare time.
Grace: I love pie! There's nothing better than a filling of sweet ingredients with a pastry dough casing!
Erin: My favorite is apple. What about you?
Grace: I think my favorite is apple too! Although, I'll eat almost any kind of top crust pie. I much prefer the way those types of pies have pastry on the top and the bottom!
Erin: Yes that sounds really yummy! Do you know where the pie came from?
Grace: Some people think that pies emerged from when people began making long journeys, particularly overseas. Pies were nutritious, easy to story and easy to carry!
Erin: Well that's interesting. I never would have thought that.
Grace: They probably eat different pies from us, though! Lots of pies are made with mashed potatoes, baking powder biscuits and crumbs. Maybe like a shepherd's pie?
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my dream is to move to the middle of the desert. | The Black Rock Desert is a semi-arid region "(in the Great Basin shrub steppe eco-region)", of lava beds and playa, or alkali flats, situated in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, a silt playa north of Reno, Nevada that encompasses more than of land and contains more than of historic trails. It is in the northern Nevada section of the Great Basin with a lakebed that is a dry remnant of Pleistocene Lake Lahontan. The average annual precipitation "(years 1971-2000)" at Gerlach, Nevada (extreme south-west of the desert) is . The Great Basin, named for the geography in which water is unable to flow out and remains in the basin, is a rugged land serrated by hundreds of mountain ranges, dried by wind and sun, with spectacular skies and scenic landscapes. The region is notable for its paleogeologic features, as an area of 19th-century Emigrant Trails to California, as a venue for rocketry, and as an alternative to the Bonneville Salt Flats in northwestern Utah, for setting land speed records (Mach 1.02 in 1997). It is also the location for the annual Burning Man festival. The Black Rock Desert is part of the National Conservation Area (NCA), a unit of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS).
Daniela: I'm one of those kooky desert people. I love the Black Rock Desert, and have been studying it to move there shortly. It's near Reno, Nevada, too, so I can gamble!
Sebastian: Neat! What's there to do there? Nevada isan interesting place.
Daniela: Well, it's a desert, so it's a sort of arid region, and it's made up of these cool lava beds/alkali flats. It's found in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation, so it's a playa that has a lot of historic trails. So, it's a great place to enjoy nature.
Sebastian: Wow! Do you know how long this area has been preserved? It's nice there are trails for tourists to enjoy!
Daniela: Since 2000, through the Black Rock Desert–High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area Act of 2000. But what should be mentioned is how it hosts the famous Burning Man festival every year, which is another activity/big gathering.
Sebastian: Fascinating! I have heard about the famous BurningMan festival. It must have been in a movie. I had no idea it was there!
Daniela: Yeah.. Everything about Burning Man is fascinating. It's hosted at a temporary city called Black Rock City, north/northeast of Reno. It's a bit of an enigma to outsiders, but the late summer event is a sort of wild experiment regarding community and art that follow 10 principles that I can go into detail later.
Sebastian: Sounds interesting! It's a big event that markets the desert region well! How long has the festival existed?
Daniela: It's been around since 1986, but it started originally on Baker Beach, San Francisco, by Larry Harvey and some of his friends. Every year, it's usually held from last sunday in August to first Monday in September, or Labor Day.
Sebastian: I see! So somebody moved the festival to Black Rock City? I would like to visit this festival!
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my favorite type of music is metal. | Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom. With roots in blues rock and psychedelic/acid rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. Heavy metal lyrics and performance styles are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo. In 1968, three of the genre's most famous acts, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple were founded. Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics. During the mid-1970s, Judas Priest helped spur the genre's evolution by discarding much of its blues influence; Motörhead introduced a punk rock sensibility and an increasing emphasis on speed. Beginning in the late 1970s, bands in the new wave of British heavy metal such as Iron Maiden and Saxon followed in a similar vein. Before the end of the decade, heavy metal fans became known as "metalheads" or "headbangers". During the 1980s, glam metal became popular with groups such as Mötley Crüe and Poison. Underground scenes produced an array of more aggressive styles: thrash metal broke into the mainstream with bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax, while other extreme subgenres of metal such as death metal and black metal remain subcultural phenomena.
Nolan: I like heavy metal with its extended guitar solos and beats
Brayden: really? i never liked that type of music. i love country music
Nolan: I do love country music as well. I grew up in Virginia and love Appalacian folk music
Brayden: I've never heard Appalacian folk music. can you tell me more about it
Nolan: The term originated in the 19th century, but typically there is a lot of banjos and is similar to country music
Brayden: oh, how interesting
Nolan: Old-time music is a type of folk music. It goes along with square dancing, clogging and dances such as the virginia reel
Brayden: wow, i need to see if i can find it on youtube. what's clogging?
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i live in an apartment. | An apartment (American English), flat (British English) or unit (Australian English) is a self-contained housing unit (a type of residential real estate) that occupies only part of a building, generally on a single level. Such a building may be called an "apartment building", "apartment complex", "flat complex", "block of flats", "tower block", "high-rise" or, occasionally, "mansion block" (in British English), especially if it consists of many apartments for rent. In Scotland, it is called a block of flats or, if it is a traditional sandstone building, a "tenement", a term which has a pejorative connotation in the United States. Apartments may be owned by an "owner/occupier", by leasehold tenure or rented by "tenants" (two types of housing tenure). The term "apartment" is favored in North America (although in some cities "flat" is used for a unit which is part of a house containing two or three units, typically one to a floor). In the UK, the term apartment is more usual in professional real estate and architectural circles where otherwise the term "flat" is used commonly, but not exclusively, for an apartment on a single level (hence a 'flat' apartment). Technically multi-story apartments sometimes referred to as mid-rise apartments and even high-rise apartments when there are many stories.
Nathan: I live in an apartment, also known as a flat. It is a self-contained housing unit that is part of a bigger building.
Anthony: nice, i also live in an apartment i think its way more comfortable than a house if you live alone
Nathan: For sure. My unit is rented by my landlord. As a tenant I do not have to pay for routine repairs.
Anthony: that is so nice my apartment is a 2 floor flat which has an electric elevator in the building
Nathan: That saves walking up steps. Elevators, or lifts, provide vertical transportation between floors.
Anthony: yep it is really helpful specially if your apartment is on the top floor
Nathan: Otis Elevator invented the "safety elevator" in 1852, which uses a mechanism to lock the elevator if the ropes fail.
Anthony: that is so interesting have you lived in a place with elevators beafore?
Nathan: No, I never have. I like to ride escalators, which provide a moving staircase between floors.
Anthony: oh, ok. stairs are not for me, the reason why i need an elevator is beacuse my bad knees
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when i retire i want to open a bakery. | A bakery (a.k.a. baker's shop or bake shop) is an establishment that produces and sells flour-based food baked in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, pastries, and pies. Some retail bakeries are also cafés, serving coffee and tea to customers who wish to consume the baked goods on the premises. Baked goods have been around for thousands of years. The art of baking was developed early during the Roman Empire. It was a highly famous art as Roman citizens loved baked goods and demanded for them frequently for important occasions such as feasts and weddings etc. Due to the fame and desire that the art of baking received, around 300 BC, baking was introduced as an occupation and respectable profession for Romans. The bakers began to prepare bread at home in an oven, using mills to grind grain into the flour for their breads. The oncoming demand for baked goods vigorously continued and the first bakers' guild was established in 168 BC in Rome. This drastic appeal for baked goods promoted baking all throughout Europe and expanded into the eastern parts of Asia. Bakers started baking breads and goods at home and selling them out on the streets. This trend became common and soon, baked products were getting sold in streets of Rome, Germany, London and many more.
Jackson: Hi, i was thinking about opening a baker's shop when i retire, does that sound like a good idea?
Kayla: I guess that all depends! Are you a good baker or is there anything you're particularly good at?
Jackson: Well yes, i love to bake. Plus, baking has been around for thousands of years so i figured its something people will always want
Kayla: That's a good point! What's your favorite thing to bake?
Jackson: Bread, and im pretty good at making pastries, so maybe id open a cafe, not just a bakery, so you could get a cup of coffee there aswell
Kayla: Wow! I'm terrible at making bread. Do you do it by hand or use a bread machine? I can't even use a bread machine.
Jackson: Oh no i do it the old fashion way, i wouldn't know how to use a bread maker, id probably burn it haha
Kayla: Mine always turns into a brick. Got any good tips for me?
Jackson: Has to be as gooey as you can get it and still be able to pull it off your hands, that makes it really airy as it rises, and then you stick it in the oven
Kayla: Hmmm good to know! Thank you! I have had way too many struggles with hideous bricks of bread. Do you think it's easier to make it by hand?
Jackson: I think if you'd want to use a machine to do it you might as well go into a bakery and buy it, so yes, i would say by hand
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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.
Bryce: My very first job was as a barista serving espresso coffee drinks.
Madeline: that sounds like a great job to have, I myself have been interested in becoming one, Any tips I should know?
Bryce: Yes just know the different type of behind the counter drinks to serve that is popular like hot drinks,cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Madeline: Indeed I'll have to learn the ropes and I'll get the hang of it, What is a baristas salary? do they make a lot?
Bryce: No it's not no 7 figure job it's a typical bartender like job about minimum wage but tips is how we made our money you may make more working at Starbucks coffee company honestly but it still was very fun.
Madeline: Oh yeah I should have figured that tips was the majority of the pay, What age do you have to be to be a barista, I assume its 21 or older?
Bryce: Yeah minimum wage it's not the greatest I mean it is lowest remuneration from employers but yes indeed the tips made up for it I had some good nights and yes 21 and older being you handle alcohol at times.
Madeline: Ah ok I figured that, Do you have any other useful tips I need to know before getting a job as a barista?
Bryce: Just practice at home before applying if you can just to get the hang of it making espresso and drinks is a skilled task.
Madeline: Oh yes! I'll do that thanks, Ill need to get some mixers and stuff, I wanna be able to throw around bottles like in the movies.
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i love to eat pita bread with hummus. | Mediterranean cuisine is the foods and methods of preparation by people of the Mediterranean Basin region, especially those of Southern Europe. The idea of a Mediterranean cuisine originates with the cookery writer Elizabeth David's book, "A Book of Mediterranean Food" (1950). She and other writers including the Tunisian historian Mohamed Yassine Essid define the three core elements of the cuisine as the olive, wheat, and the grape, yielding olive oil, bread and pasta, and wine; other writers emphasize the diversity of the region's foods and deny that it is a useful concept. The geographical area covered broadly follows the distribution of the olive tree, as noted by David and Essid. The region spans a wide variety of cultures with distinct cuisines, in particular (going anticlockwise around the region) the Maghrebi, Egyptian, Levantine, Ottoman (Turkish), Greek, Italian, Provençal (French), and Spanish. However, the historical connections of the region, as well as the impact of the Mediterranean Sea on the region's climate and economy, mean that these cuisines share dishes beyond the core trio of oil, bread, and wine, such as roast lamb or mutton, meat stews with vegetables and tomato (for example, Spanish andrajos and Italian ciambotta), and the salted cured fish roe, bottarga, found across the region.
Andres: Mediterranean cuisine is some of my favorite, since I love stuff like pita and hummus.
Ian: Its so good! it was started by the people of the Mediterranean Basin region, especially those of Southern Europe.
Andres: That's cool, what does a lot of Mediterranean cuisine consist of?
Ian: Well there are three core elements the olive, wheat and the grape
Andres: That makes sense, they seem to love their wine and their olive oil over there.
Ian: O yeah! But because of the location they also love to implement lamb, mutton, and other local ingredients into the cuisine
Andres: Must be why they love gyro meat over there, since a lot of the time it is made of largely lamb.
Ian: Because of the region a wide variety of cultures and influenced the cuisine!
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i love photography. | Photography is the science, art, application and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. Typically, a lens is used to focus the light reflected or emitted from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic image sensor, this produces an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The result with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or positive depending on the purpose of the photographic material and the method of processing. A negative image on film is traditionally used to photographically create a positive image on a paper base, known as a print, either by using an enlarger or by contact printing. Photography is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass communication.
Alexander: I'm just learning photography. It records light with electromagnetic radiation.
Ella: That is instrusting can you tell me more about.
Alexander: Well the camera uses a lens to focus and then a light is reflected into a real image.
Ella: It is mind blowing how the can do all that and still fit in our cell phone.
Alexander: Yes or a camera which means "dark chamber" in Latin.
Ella: What is your favorite thing that you like to take pictures of?
Alexander: I like to take individual still photographs of flowers.
Ella: Do you use any kinds of filter or techniques while taking taking your pictures.
Alexander: Yes I like to use monochrome filters that affect the relative brightness of different colours.
Ella: So does it help make the colors pop out more?
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i was a wrestler in high school. | Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. The sport can either be theatrical for entertainment, or genuinely competitive. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two (occasionally more) competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. There are a wide range of styles with varying rules with both traditional historic and modern styles. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into other martial arts as well as military hand-to-hand combat systems. The term "wrestling" is attested in late Old English, as "wræstlunge" (glossing "palestram"). Wrestling represents one of the oldest forms of combat. The origins of wrestling go back 15,000 years through cave drawings in France. Babylonian and Egyptian reliefs show wrestlers using most of the holds known in the present-day sport. Literary references to it occur as early as the Old Testament and the ancient Indian Vedas. In the Book of Genesis, the Patriarch Jacob is said to have wrestled with one of his wives, Rachel and, later, either God or an angel. The Iliad contains references, in which Homer recounts the Trojan War of the 13th or 12th century BC.
Dalton: I like to watch wrestling (not fake) on TV. Do you know anything about it?
Aidan: It's a combat sport that involves a lot of grappling techniques. Do you know anything about WWE?
Dalton: I know the WWE is where the fake wrestling happens, lol. Can you tell me about it?
Aidan: WWE stands for World Wrestling Inc. It's an American entertainment company. My favorite wrestler is Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Dalton: Oh yes, 3:16 Austin. I watched WWF as a kid. I liked the Undertaker.
Aidan: The Undertaker is actually Mark William Calaway born in 1965. Do you know of any other wretlers born around that timeframe?
Dalton: Sure, there were the Nasty Boys, the Bushwackers, and of course the great Hulk Hogan.
Aidan: I really like The Ministry of Darkness. He played such a neat villain in WWE.
Dalton: WWE is all about the show. They know how to get the audience involved.
Aidan: You're telling me! And who can forget JOHN CENA?!?!?! Born in 1977. (Cue music)
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i like swimming. | 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.
Elias: I like to swim sometimes. Do you swim?
Madeline: i love to swim in the pool! I go several times a week
Elias: Swimming is self-propulsion through water (generally for sport). I find that it's very soothing and relaxing in a way. Just feeling the water against your skin
Madeline: yes, me too! I just don't like the smell of chlorine lol
Elias: Yea, it's awful but it keeps things clean. Good news is that humans can hold their breath underwater for quite a while as an evolutionary response!
Madeline: that's really good! I can't hold my breath for too long
Elias: That can be fixed with practice! Swimming relies upon our natural buoyancy so it's a delicate balance between force and energy.
Madeline: that's very interesting!
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not a day goes by that i do not drink four mountain dews. | Mountain Dew (stylized as Mtn Dew) is a carbonated soft drink brand produced and owned by PepsiCo. The original formula was invented in 1940 by Tennessee beverage bottlers Barney and Ally Hartman. A revised formula was created by Bill Bridgforth in 1958. The rights to this formula were obtained by the Tip Corporation of Marion, Virginia. William H. "Bill" Jones of the Tip corporation further refined the formula, launching that version of Mountain Dew in 1961. In August 1964, the Mountain Dew brand and production rights were acquired from Tip by the Pepsi-Cola company, at which point distribution expanded more widely across the United States and Canada. Between the 1940s and 1980s, there was just one variety of Mountain Dew, which was citrus-flavored and caffeinated in most markets. Diet Mountain Dew was introduced in 1988, followed by Mountain Dew Red, which was introduced and subsequently discontinued in 1988. In 2001, a cherry flavor called Code Red debuted. This product line extension trend has continued, with expansion into specialty, limited time production, region-specific, and retailer-specific (Taco Bell, 7-Eleven) variations of Mountain Dew. Production was extended to the UK in 1996, but was phased out in 1998.
Colton: mountain dew is a carbonated drink brand produced AND owned by pepsico. do you like this drink?
Malachi: I used to when I was younger. It tastes super sweet now
Colton: really? thats good, sounds like youve brought down your sugar content. also the original formula was invented in 1940 by barney and ally hartman. they were beverage bottlers.
Malachi: Considering I quit all soda except on special occassions, yes. What else can you tell me about mountain dew?
Colton: the formula was actually revised by bill bridgforth in 1958. so it doesnt taste the same as when it was first created
Malachi: Oh. I wonder what it originally tasted like. How popular is it? DO you know?
Colton: the formula was actually revised by bill bridgforth in 1958. so it doesnt taste the same as when it was first created
Malachi: Interesting. Anything else you think I should know?
Colton: in 2001 they debuted a cherry flavor called code red. i actually didnt know it was cherry flavored but i should have guessed because of the red
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sometimes i volunteer at an urban farm. | Urban agriculture, urban farming, or urban gardening is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around a village, town, or city. Urban agriculture can also involve animal husbandry, aquaculture, agroforestry, urban beekeeping, and horticulture. These activities occur in peri-urban areas as well, and peri-urban agriculture may have different characteristics. Urban agriculture can reflect varying levels of economic and social development. In the global north, it often takes the form of a social movement for sustainable communities, where organic growers, ‘foodies,’ and ‘locavores’ form social networks founded on a shared ethos of nature and community holism. These networks can evolve when receiving formal institutional support, becoming integrated into local town planning as a ‘transition town’ movement for sustainable urban development. In the developing south, food security, nutrition, and income generation are key motivations for the practice. In either case, more direct access to fresh vegetables, fruits, and meat products through urban agriculture can improve food security and food safety. Community wastes were used in ancient Egypt to feed urban farming.
Hannah: I like to volunteer helping at my local Urban Agriculture area. Its gardening process of cultivating, processing, and distributing food
Alexandria: Where does the food get distributed to?
Hannah: Just to the local community. Its not about profits but about aiding my community.
Alexandria: I bet that is very helpful to them
Hannah: Sometimes it can also involve animal husbandry, aquaculture, agroforestry, urban beekeeping, and horticulture
Alexandria: That is interesting. What is your favorite part about it?
Hannah: The pleasure I get out of helping others not for my own gain but for betterment of my community. I feel great satisfaction from it.
Alexandria: I'm sure your community is very grateful.
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i love rock music. | Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the early 1950s, and developed into a range of different styles in the 1960s and later, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style which drew heavily on the African-American genres of blues and rhythm and blues, and from country music. Rock music also drew strongly on a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical and other musical styles. Musically, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass and drums and one or more singers. Typically, rock is song-based music usually with a 4/4 time signature using a verse–chorus form, but the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently social or political. By the late 1960s "classic rock" period, a number of distinct rock music subgenres had emerged, including hybrids like blues rock, folk rock, country rock, raga rock, and jazz-rock, many of which contributed to the development of psychedelic rock, which was influenced by the countercultural psychedelic and hippie scene.
Isabel: Hello! Do you happen to like Rock music?
Kaylee: I do like rock music. I like how it drew it's roots from rhythm and blues.
Isabel: Yeah! Rock does definitely have a very cool background. Who would you say your favorite rock band is?
Kaylee: I think Metallica is one of my favorites.
Isabel: Awesome! Have you ever seen them live?
Kaylee: No but I wish I could see James Hetfield and the rest shred live.
Isabel: Yeah that would definitely be quite the experience.. What about your favorite song by Metallica?
Kaylee: It's hard to choose. I think the whole Black album is great.
Isabel: Haha well that's definitely a viable answer.. Would you compare anyone else to them? Anyone you think is just as good as them?
Kaylee: I think the only person that could match up is Prince. He did so much from singing, songwriting, producing, acting and directing.
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i have 3 small 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".
Chloe: Hey, do you like dogs?
Alyssa: yes i do. i wonder how dogs become domesticated
Chloe: Actually they were the first species to be domesticated by man, they have been serving us for millenia
Alyssa: nice, how many varieties of dogs are out there
Chloe: there are so many breeds of dogs, they vary greatly in shape size and colo
Alyssa: which dog breed is the most family friendly?
Chloe: pugs are most friendly
Alyssa: how long does a dog live before they die?
Chloe: their usual life span is 12-15 years
Alyssa: is it true that dog years are different from humans? maybe a year is every 3 months is it?
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i work at the pizza parlor. | Chicago-style pizza refers to several different styles of pizza developed in Chicago. Arguably, the most famous of these is known as deep-dish pizza. The pan in which it is baked gives the pizza its characteristically high edge which gives a lot of space for large amounts of cheese and a chunky tomato sauce. Chicago-style pizza may be prepared in deep-dish style and as a stuffed pizza. According to Tim Samuelson, Chicago's official cultural historian, there is not enough documentation to determine with certainty who invented Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. It is often reported that Chicago-style deep-dish pizza was invented at Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, in 1943, by Uno's founder Ike Sewell, a former University of Texas football star. However, a 1956 article from the "Chicago Daily News" asserts that Uno's original pizza chef Rudy Malnati developed the recipe. The primary difference between deep-dish pizza and most other forms of pizza is that, as the name suggests, the crust is very deep, creating a very thick pizza that resembles a pie more than a flatbread. Although the entire pizza is very thick, in traditional Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, the crust itself is thin to medium in thickness.
Alondra: I grew up on Chicago and so miss deep dish pizza.
Caden: God, I grew up in Michigan and in High school we would make the drive to Chi town for some pizza. What was your favorite topping?
Alondra: It always had sausage and green peppers. What about you?
Caden: Pineapple and Sausage. I could go for a slice now. I'm not on the east coast and all we have is New York styles and I hate it.
Alondra: It such such a change from deep dish to thin crust. I do like both but prefer Chicago style.
Caden: The thin crust is to greasy.
Alondra: At least Lou Malnati's ships anywhere! I have ordered a few times.
Caden: Perhaps I'll have to order some. My wife hates deep dish. She said that's all she had as a kid now needs something different in her life.
Alondra: I sort of understand. But not to want Uno Pizzeria even? Yum.
Caden: Maybe tomorrow night I'll make a home made one.
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dogs are my favorite animal. | 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".
Maya: I absolutely love dogs! Do you have one?
Bryan: I do, I love my dog so much. They just have a a way of interacting that is so attuned to human behavior. I guess we have bred them selectively for affection (along with other things).
Maya: They are mans best friend I have heard. What kind of dob breed do you have and what was it bred for?
Bryan: I have a Brittany spaniel, which is a type of retriever. She is so easy to train, and having books makes it much easier, but they've been doing it since Roman times!
Maya: Since Roman times! Wow! So , what would your dog retrieve?
Bryan: She is a "gun dog" so she would be used for mostly upland game fowl, like pheasants and such (I don't use her for that though).
Maya: That's cool. It is amazing how smart they are. How long does a dog actually live?
Bryan: You know, it depends on the breed. Smaller dogs like toy poodles live longer and bigger dogs like Saint Bernard's shorter.
Maya: I wonder why that is. I guess that is why they say "dog years"! How big does a St. Bernard get?
Bryan: I think dog years refers to the fact that on average they age 7 years for every one human year, but dogs vary greatly in size and shape with Saint Bernard's being one of the biggest!
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my position is linebacker. | A linebacker (LB or backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line." Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a "two-point stance" (as opposed to the defensive linemen, who put one or two hands on the ground for a "three-point stance" or "four-point stance" before the ball is snapped). The goal of the linebacker is to provide either extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the particular defensive play being executed. Another key play of the linebacker position is blitzing. A blitz occurs when a linebacker acts as an extra pass rusher running into any exposed gap. When a blitz is called by the defense, it is mainly to sack or hurry the opposing offense's quarterback. Linebackers are often regarded as the most important position in defense, due to their versatility in providing hard hits on running plays or an additional layer of pass protection, when required. Similar to the "free safety" position, linebackers are required to use their judgment on every snap, to determine their role during that particular play.
Allison: Thinking about trying out for my school's football team. What do you know about being a linebacker?
Devon: the goal of a linebacker is to provide either an extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the defense play being executed by the team at hand.
Allison: Sounds pretty hard. Are they really strong? I am not a strong man.
Devon: well linebackers are memers of the defensive team and line up roughly three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage behind the defensive linemen. you are essentially the backup line, so i imagine they want you to be strong enough. not brock lesner strong but enough to hold your ground
Allison: Hmmm. Interesting. Maybe I am cut out for it after all. Who are some famous linebackers?
Devon: ray lewis and sam huff. if you are someone who frequently uses judgement on every snap and can think very quickly very well this would be a good position for you. you need to be able to make independent decisions during a particular play.
Allison: I've never heard of them. I think I will look at some videos of their play to prepare myself for tryouts.
Devon: yes youll also hear of a blitz as in when a linebacker acts as an exra pass rusher running into an exposed gap. good luck with your tryouts!
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i wonder what it would be like to be a different gender. | Sex change is a process by which a person or animal changes sex – that is, by which female sexual characteristics are substituted for male ones, or vice versa. Sex change may occur naturally, as in the case of the sequential hermaphroditism observed in some species. Most commonly, however, the term is used for sex reassignment therapy, including sex reassignment surgery, carried out on humans. It is also sometimes used for the medical procedures applied to intersex people. The term may also be applied to the broader process of changing gender role ("living as a woman" instead of living as a man, or vice versa), including but not necessarily limited to medical procedures. Some species exhibit sequential hermaphroditism. In these species, such as many species of coral reef fishes, sex change is a normal anatomical process. Clownfish, wrasses, moray eels, gobies and other fish species are known to change sex, including reproductive functions. A school of clownfish is always built into a hierarchy with a female fish at the top. When she dies, the most dominant male changes sex and takes her place. In the wrasses (the family Labridae), sex change is from female to male, with the largest female of the harem changing into a male and taking over the harem upon the disappearance of the previous dominant male.
Benjamin: It must be freaky for some animals to have a natural gender change through hermaphroitism.
Isaac: Yes it is, do you have any examples?
Benjamin: mainly Clownfish, wrasses, moray eels, gobies and other fish species
Isaac: That is really neat, I didn't know that about any of those animals.
Benjamin: Particularly since clownfish are always built into a hierarchy with a female fish at the top.
Isaac: Do clown fish live in all the oceans or just the warmer Atlantic ocean waters?
Benjamin: Many can be found found near northern Australia, Southeast Asia, and Japan.
Isaac: very cool I didnt know that, what about gobies?
Benjamin: Gobies include some of the smallest vertebrates in the world,
Isaac: How small are they, smaller than a goldfish?
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i am a genius and know over 300 languages. | Multilingualism is the use of more than one language, either by an individual speaker or by a community of speakers. It is believed that multilingual speakers outnumber monolingual speakers in the world's population. More than half of all Europeans claim to speak at least one language other than their mother tongue. Multilingualism is becoming a social phenomenon governed by the needs of globalization and cultural openness. Owing to the ease of access to information facilitated by the Internet, individuals' exposure to multiple languages is becoming increasingly frequent, thereby promoting a need to acquire additional languages. People who speak several languages are also called polyglots. Multilingual speakers have acquired and maintained at least one language during childhood, the so-called first language (L1). The first language (sometimes also referred to as the mother tongue) is acquired without formal education, by mechanisms heavily disputed. Children acquiring two languages in this way are called simultaneous bilinguals. Even in the case of simultaneous bilinguals, one language usually dominates the other. People who know more than one language have been reported to be more adept at language learning compared to monolinguals.
Julian: I speak three languages! I love being multilingual!
Michelle: Wow that's really impressive!
Julian: Thanks! It's actually more common than you'd think. It's believed that in the world's population, there are more multi than monolingual speakers.
Michelle: Seems like a lot of people are at least bilingual nowadays.
Julian: Yes, I think it's because of the globalization and cultural openness that has become so commonplace.
Michelle: That's an interesting theory, but it does make sense.
Julian: Being multilingual is also very popular in Europe. More than half of all Europeans claim to speak at least one other language besides their mother tongue.
Michelle: I feel like it is popular in Asia too, since they usually learn English and a few other languages.
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i have braces. | Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces can be either cosmetic or structural. Dental braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws. According to scholars and historians, braces date back to ancient times. Around 400-300 BCE, Hippocrates and Aristotle contemplated ways to straighten teeth and fix various dental conditions. Archaeologists have discovered numerous mummified ancient individuals with what appear to be metal bands wrapped around their teeth. Catgut, a type of cord made from the natural fibers of an animal's intestines, performed a similar role to today’s orthodontic wire in closing gaps in the teeth and mouth. The Etruscans buried their dead with dental appliances in place to maintain space and prevent collapse of the teeth during the afterlife.
Giselle: Braces are the best way to correct the position of teeth.
Carter: I've never had them but my brother did. He also had to have a palate expander to help shape his teeth.
Giselle: Are they painful to have? Was that palate expander painful?
Carter: he didn't seem to be in too much pain. I'd imagine it's been made to be as painless as possible since it's such a common procedure.
Giselle: How long did your brother wear the braces?
Carter: It was so long ago, I don't exactly remember. At least three years because he had very crooked teeth.
Giselle: My wife had to have braces on two different occasions. Is that common?
Carter: Not quite as common as getting them the first time, but because braces can be used for so many different reasons, and for cosmetic or structural purposes, it's not completely unique either.
Giselle: I see. How does the palate expander work? Is that in connection with the braces or is that a separate thing?
Carter: It's used to widen your jaw so your teeth will fit better. It's not physically connected to the braces but it's used at the same times as the braces to the teeth can be adjusted while the jaw is adjusted.
Giselle: That is very interesting. Thank you.
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i have a severe phobia of wide open spaces. | Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives the environment to be unsafe with no easy way to get away. These situations can include open spaces, public transit, shopping malls, or simply being outside the home. Being in these situations may result in a panic attack. The symptoms occur nearly every time the situation is encountered and last for more than six months. Those affected will go to great lengths to avoid these situations. In severe cases people may become unable to leave their homes. Agoraphobia is believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The condition often runs in families, and stressful events such as the death of a parent or being attacked may be a trigger. In the DSM-5 agoraphobia is classified as a phobia along with specific phobias and social phobia. Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include separation anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and major depressive disorder. Those affected are at higher risk of depression and substance use disorder. Without treatment it is uncommon for agoraphobia to resolve. Treatment is typically with a type of counselling called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Summer: I feel really bad for people that have Agoraphobia. Have you ever heard of Agoraphobia?
Riley: Sounds very scary. I may have heard the word, but I am not familiar at all with the concept
Summer: Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder where people are afraid to leave their homes. Famous people like Paula Dean had it. If you've ever seen the show Shameless, there is a character with it in the show.
Riley: Seems reasonable. To a certain degree i can relate to those who are suffering from this disorder. I may consider myself to have mild degree of that disorder
Summer: Yes, myself as well. I often am more comfortable at home and would prefer to be here. However, It isn't to the point of having a panic attack if I do leave. That must be terrible.
Riley: Of course not. That is extreme if you have panic attack while leaving home and in that case one should immediately seek doctor's help if you are overwhelmed with panic
Summer: I agree. Panic attacks are very serious.
Riley: I am afraid, those suffering from it, may be overindulged with suicide thoughts. This condition should not be neglected easily
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i started working at google last week on self driving car research. | An autonomous car (also known as a driverless car, self-driving car, robotic car) and unmanned ground vehicle is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input. Autonomous cars use a variety of techniques to detect their surroundings, such as radar, laser light, GPS, odometry and computer vision. Advanced control systems interpret sensory information to identify appropriate navigation paths, as well as obstacles and relevant signage. Autonomous cars must have control systems that are capable of analyzing sensory data to distinguish between different cars on the road. The potential benefits of autonomous cars include reduced mobility and infrastructure costs, increased safety, increased mobility, increased customer satisfaction and reduced crime. Specifically a significant reduction in traffic collisions; the resulting injuries; and related costs, including less need for insurance. Autonomous cars are predicted to increase traffic flow; provide enhanced mobility for children, the elderly, disabled and the poor; relieve travelers from driving and navigation chores; lower fuel consumption; significantly reduce needs for parking space; reduce crime; and facilitate business models for transportation as a service, especially via the sharing economy.
Caroline: Do you know much about autonomous cars? I'm not familiar with the concept very well.
Elizabeth: I know some about them. They are driverless cars, basically sensing things around them and driving without help from humans
Caroline: That sounds dangerous to me! lol I can't sharing the road with a driverless car.
Elizabeth: They have some benefits. Reduced manufacturing costs, reduced collisions, and reduced injury.
Caroline: Are there currently any of these vehicles in production or is it just a concept idea?
Elizabeth: Audi is working on one. They are a german manufactuerer that specializes in luxury cars
Caroline: So this could soon be a reality! Wow! Who came up with this idea?
Elizabeth: I am not sure. But it plans to decrease fuel consumption, reduce stress on drivers and increase flow of traffic
Caroline: Does the vehicle have the ability to react to dangerous situations?
Elizabeth: It does, it has radar, computer vision and GPS to check out its surroundings
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i have thrown up every day for the last 3 months with morning sickness. | Morning sickness, also called nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), is a symptom of pregnancy that involves nausea or vomiting. Despite the name, nausea or vomiting can occur at any time during the day. Typically these symptoms occur between the 4th and 16th week of pregnancy. About 10% of women still have symptoms after the 20th week of pregnancy. A severe form of the condition is known as hyperemesis gravidarum and results in weight loss. The cause of morning sickness is unknown but may be related to changing levels of the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin. Some have proposed that it may be useful from an evolutionary point of view. Diagnosis should only occur after other possible causes have been ruled out. Abdominal pain, fever, or headaches are typically not present in morning sickness. Taking prenatal vitamins before pregnancy may decrease the risk. Specific treatment other than a bland diet may not be required for mild cases. If treatment is used the combination of doxylamine and pyridoxine is recommended initially. There is limited evidence that ginger may be useful. For severe cases that have not improved with other measures methylprednisolone may be tried. Tube feeding may be required in women who are losing weight.
John: During my last pregnancy I had morning sickness every day for the last 3 months
Miguel: Wow...that seems like a lot. My wife's only lasted like a a few weeks for both our kids. I hope its been ok.
John: Ultimately it was well worth it! It's all apart of the complications that come with pregnancy
Miguel: It sure will be. My kids are now 18 and 16. Its been a blessing. Is this your first?
John: This one was actually my second! I just made sure to eat a lot of healthy food--especially ginger to help with the morning sickness
Miguel: Congrats. My wife did the same for the most part. She did have cravings of ice cream and hamburgers. Haha.
John: Ice cream is definitely a go to and really helped with my cravings and sickness as well!
Miguel: I hope your pregnancy goes well. Congrats and nice chatting with you.
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i ve never been 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.
Jesse: i'VE NEVER BEEN TO THE BEACH, WHAT'S IT LIKE?
Luis: The beach can be fun, nice to feel the sand in your toes, look for shells or pebbles.
Jesse: Are there a lot of shells and pebbles? what colors are they?
Luis: They can have a metallic sheen to them with a pearl like look of pink and whites, really pretty.
Jesse: That sounds pretty awesome. Have you ever made anything from them before?
Luis: I've never made anything from shells, but I do own some pearl necklaces. The pearls can be round and smooth, or more imperfect shaped.
Jesse: Aww, I've seen pictures of things made from shells before. Do you get to go to the beach often?
Luis: Only a few times a year. What's cool are those tourist shops that sell anything related to the beach like shells, surf boards, sunscreen, anything you need for a fun day!
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i am a special ed teacher. | Special education (also known as special needs education, aided education, exceptional education or Special Ed) is the practice of educating students with special educational needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible settings. These interventions are designed to help individuals with special needs achieve a higher level of personal self-sufficiency and success in school and in their community, that may not be available if the student were only given access to a typical classroom education. Common special needs include learning disabilities (such as dyslexia), communication disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders (such as ADHD and ADD), physical disabilities (such as Brittle Bone Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Bifida, and Frederich's Ataxia), and developmental disabilities (such as autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability). Students with these kinds of special needs are likely to benefit from additional educational services such as different approaches to teaching, the use of technology, a specifically adapted teaching area, or a resource room.
Lilly: What is special education
Genesis: Special education (also known as special needs education, aided education, exceptional education or Special Ed) is the practice of educating students with special educational needs so helping mentally handicapped people
Lilly: Which country did it originate from?
Genesis: spec ed is the practice of educating students with special educational needs, every where has and does do it
Lilly: What makes the curriculum of special education
Genesis: it depends on the needs of the kids
Lilly: What age bracket can get special education?
Genesis: Common special needs include learning disabilities (such as dyslexia), communication disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders so any age is eligible
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my favorite musician is bruno mars. | Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and choreographer. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career. After being dropped by Motown Records, Mars signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 2009. In 2009, he co-founded the production team The Smeezingtons, responsible for the singles "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He featured on the hooks for both singles, becoming recognized as a solo artist. His debut studio album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" (2010) included the international and U.S "Billboard" Hot 100 number one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", as well as the number-four single "The Lazy Song". Mars' second album, "Unorthodox Jukebox" (2012), was number one in the United States. Its singles "Locked Out of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man" reached number one in the US, while "Treasure" became a number-five single.
Zachary: I really enjoy Bruno Mars. He is a breath of fresh air in the music world
Eva: Me too! I think my favorite song of his is "Just the Way You Are." What's yours?
Zachary: I enjoy Uptown Funk quite a bit. I would have to pick that as my favorite
Eva: He's had so many hit songs, it's hard to pick just one! I bet the execs at Motown Records are kicking themselves for dropping him in 2009!
Zachary: I would imagine, since he has sold over 130 records since 2010.
Eva: He's had so much success over the years! It's hard to believe he was born in 1985! He's accomplished a lot in his life.
Zachary: I really like the fact that he is so versatile in how he performs his music. His big influences consist of Elvis and Little Richard
Eva: I can definitely hear the influence in his music! I can't believe he left Hawaii after high school to move to LA to pursue his career. That must have been scary! I'm glad he made it big!
Zachary: Big is right. He has 11 Grammy Awards and several other major awards
Eva: That's incredible! You know you have a gift when your first studio album results in Hot 100 number one singles both in the US and internationally!
Zachary: 5
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i love rock music. | Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the early 1950s, and developed into a range of different styles in the 1960s and later, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style which drew heavily on the African-American genres of blues and rhythm and blues, and from country music. Rock music also drew strongly on a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical and other musical styles. Musically, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass and drums and one or more singers. Typically, rock is song-based music usually with a 4/4 time signature using a verse–chorus form, but the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently social or political. By the late 1960s "classic rock" period, a number of distinct rock music subgenres had emerged, including hybrids like blues rock, folk rock, country rock, raga rock, and jazz-rock, many of which contributed to the development of psychedelic rock, which was influenced by the countercultural psychedelic and hippie scene.
Victoria: Every morning I start my day off headbanging to some Rock Music. Do you like rock?
Kathryn: Rock is a pretty broad type of music that started as "Rock and Roll" in the 50's. But yea I do like it
Victoria: I prefer Heavy Metal, Punk or Celtic Alt. Have you heard of the Rock band the Tossers or the Bollox? AMAZING!
Kathryn: Lyrics often stress loves, but also can be social or political
Victoria: How about partying, you can get some pop punk that only talks about parties.
Kathryn: Pop punk became popular in California in the mid 1980s
Victoria: I'm a fan of the cali sound. Bands like MXPX and NOFX still rock.
Kathryn: NOFX is a punk rock band from LA, California
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my favorite food is mushroom ravioli. | A mushroom, or toadstool, is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. The standard for the name "mushroom" is the cultivated white button mushroom, "Agaricus bisporus"; hence the word "mushroom" is most often applied to those fungi (Basidiomycota, Agaricomycetes) that have a stem (stipe), a cap (pileus), and gills (lamellae, sing. lamella) on the underside of the cap. "Mushroom" also describes a variety of other gilled fungi, with or without stems, therefore the term is used to describe the fleshy fruiting bodies of some Ascomycota. These gills produce microscopic spores that help the fungus spread across the ground or its occupant surface. Forms deviating from the standard morphology usually have more specific names, such as "bolete", "puffball", "stinkhorn", and "morel", and gilled mushrooms themselves are often called "agarics" in reference to their similarity to "Agaricus" or their order Agaricales. By extension, the term "mushroom" can also designate the entire fungus when in culture; the thallus (called a mycelium) of species forming the fruiting bodies called mushrooms; or the species itself. Identifying mushrooms requires a basic understanding of their macroscopic structure.
Liliana: Mushrooms are so great. They're produced above ground as spores.
Faith: I love mushrooms! I wish I could grow them though!
Liliana: I know. They are fleshy and spore-bearing fungus.
Faith: But they are so good roasted with some butter and garlic! Do you know how to grow them?
Liliana: Well they use ground and soil as a food source.
Faith: I'm always afraid the wild ones I see would be poisonous.
Liliana: It's interesting since the classic mushroom is just a nonpoisonous cultivated white mushroom.
Faith: It's a shame they are not easier to grow at home - you never see them in Lowe's vegetable garden area - LOL! What other interesting facts do you know about them
Liliana: The classic cultivated white mushroom is known as "Agaricus bisporus".
Faith: That's quite a mouthful - LOL!! I think I'll stick with mushroom.
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i love to dance. | Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas.
Abraham: Hip hop dancing is my favorite. do you like to dance?
Mary: I think dance is a beautiful form of art and self expression, and I like to dance, but my body doesn't look as well in the sequences of human movement as I'd like!
Abraham: Haha mine either! How long have you been trying to dance?
Mary: Well, I dance just fine alone,but when it comes to the choreography of it, with repertoire in movements, that's my downfall. But, I dance at home for years!
Abraham: What is your favorite music to dance to?
Mary: I always thought many cultures that dance for symbolic reasons often dance beautifully, but I do enjoy hip hop dancing too. It really gets you moving fast!
Abraham: And it is a great dance workout for burning calories!
Mary: It sure is! I used to watch Soul Train and I enjoyed watching all of the different styles of the dancers on there, although many hip hop dancing.
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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".
Jacqueline: hello, do you like dogs
Jaden: I do like dogs. Modern day dogs aren't closely related to wolves (genetically) I wasnt aware of this until rencently when i did a little research on wolves after my golden retriever decided to chase one!
Jacqueline: oh interesting. i know the centuries of breeding domestic dogs has really changed the species
Jaden: Yeah they have been bred for distinct traits. Some for their physical characteristics like speed and stregth and other for their mental abilities like hunting, agility and obedience.
Jacqueline: yep, but unfortunately it has resulted in some health issues
Jaden: Yeah health issues have been bred into them...they also now have the ability to eat mainly starches whereas wolves would be able to survive on a diet like this.
Jacqueline: that is interesting. they really are great animals
Jaden: Yeah great enough to warrant the title of mans best friend!
Jacqueline: absolutely, do you have any of your own?
Jaden: I do I have a golden retriever...we bought him from a breeder he was meant to be a hunting dog but he's too lazy!
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i love 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.
Shawn: Pizza is quite possibly my favorite food - that bread with sauce and toppings and all the melty, gooey, yummy cheese!!! Do you like pizza?
Margaret: What makes a good pizza lovely?
Shawn: Oh let's see!! For me meats and lots and lots of cheese - all kinds of meats also, chicken, pepperoni, sausage, cheese - hey, did I mention I like cheese - haha!
Margaret: When was the word pizza first used?
Shawn: Hmm..I believe it was in the 10th century in a Latin manuscript, but whenever it was it created an awesome pizza culture! There is a pizza place on nearly every corner now - I wonder if they realized what a revolution it would bring about ?
Margaret: ok how did Pizza become so popular ?
Shawn: Well, it may have had something to do with Neapolitan pizza being registered with the EU as a Traditional Specialty Guaranteed dish - it is THE most popular food in the world!
Margaret: Thats nice. Is pizza halal?
Shawn: I honestly do not know if it's permissible food or not - perhaps certain ingredients could be? But I don't remember seeing it served in any Islamic restaurants either - so maybe not?
Margaret: Thanks for enlightening me about Pizza
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i am a blackjack dealer. | Blackjack, also known as twenty-one, is a comparing card game between usually several players and a dealer, where each player in turn competes against the dealer, but players do not play against each other. It is played with one or more decks of 52 cards, and is the most widely played casino banking game in the world. The objective of the game is to beat the dealer in one of the following ways: Players are each dealt two cards, face up or down depending on the casino and the table at which you sit. In the U.S., the dealer is also dealt two cards, normally one up (exposed) and one down (hidden). In most other countries, the dealer receives one card face up. The value of cards two through ten is their pip value (2 through 10). Face cards (Jack, Queen, and King) are all worth ten. Aces can be worth one or eleven. A hand's value is the sum of the card values. Players are allowed to draw additional cards to improve their hands. A hand with an ace valued as 11 is called "soft", meaning that the hand will not bust by taking an additional card; the value of the ace will become one to prevent the hand from exceeding 21. Otherwise, the hand is "hard". Once all the players have completed their hands, it is the dealer’s turn.
Jesse: I am a black jack dealer. You know that comparing card game
Bryson: I've seen it in Vegas, but never tried it. Can you tell me more?
Jesse: Most time people play it with one or more decks of 52 cards. You will always find it in all Casinos in the world
Bryson: What is the goal of the game.
Jesse: Just to beat the dealer.
Bryson: How do I beat the dealer? Is there a magic number I need to have?
Jesse: You have to know this strategy. Players are each dealt two cards, face up or down depending on the casino and the table at which you sit.
Bryson: Ok, I see is there anything more I need to know?
Jesse: You might also want to know that the dealer is also dealt two cards which include one up (exposed) and one down (hidden).
Bryson: Interesting, how is the game won
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i like to live off of the land. | Agriculture is the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal plants and other products used to sustain and enhance life. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the development of civilization. The study of agriculture is known as agricultural science. The history of agriculture by humans dates back thousands of years, and its development has been driven and defined by greatly different climates, cultures, and technologies; industrial agriculture based on large-scale monoculture farming has become the dominant agricultural method. Although generally understood to denote the practices of humans, other animals—for example, fungus-growing ants—have also been found to engage in agriculture. Modern agronomy, plant breeding, agrochemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, and technological developments have in many cases sharply increased yields from cultivation, but at the same time have caused widespread ecological damage and negative human health effects. Selective breeding and modern practices in animal husbandry have similarly increased the output of meat, but have raised concerns about animal welfare, environmental damage (such as massive drainage of resources such as water and feed fed to the animals, global warming, rainforest destruction, leftover waste products that are littered), and the health effects of the antibiotics, growth hormones, artificial additives and other chemicals commonly used in industrial meat production.
Sarah: do you know anything about agriculture. I want to be a farmer.
Nathan: Agriculture should be the most respected profession in our society. the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants
Sarah: wow, that does sound important. Is it a new concept?
Nathan: It is nothing new. It should have been for years long. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization
Sarah: oh my. You have blown my mind. And is agriculture all around the world?
Nathan: Yes it is everywhere in the world and it is in fact been since early years. The history of agriculture by humans dates back thousands of years
Sarah: i can't believe it. You are just changing my world. Are there any books or movies about agriculture?
Nathan: I do not know about any book in particular but there are tons of them. you can read about Climate change and agriculture are interrelated processes, both of which take place on a global scale.
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i don t know how 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.
Daniel: I have always been afraid of the water, which explains why I can't swim.
Shane: Swimming is very tough, but has many uses, recreation, sport, exercise and even survival!
Daniel: Thats very true, I've started taking swim lessons because half world has water on it !
Shane: You should be okay, human bodies are naturally buoyant, your body should float, so it is simple to learn
Daniel: I always sink when I try to float and I hate the water getting in my ears.
Shane: We are only slightly less dense, it is 0.98 to 1.00, so you certainly can sink a good bit
Daniel: See hahaha, but I heard the dead sea is the best place to float because its so salty.
Shane: That may be true, but the salinity also makes it harsh for animals and plants
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i play basketball. | The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America; composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). It is widely considered to be the premier men's professional basketball league in the world. The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by FIBA (also known as the International Basketball Federation) as the national governing body for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. NBA players are the world's best paid athletes by average annual salary per player. The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted the name National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with the competing National Basketball League (NBL). The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York, NY. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Basketball Association of America was founded in 1946 by owners of the major ice hockey arenas in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States and Canada.
Derek: I like watching NBA
Emily: Me too! It's the premier basketball league in the world, nothing comes close.
Derek: I know. I just sometimes feel like i need to learn more
Emily: The NBA started in New York City on June 6, 1946, and it was first known as the Basketball Association of America.
Derek: Oh that's pretty cool! I wonder why they changed it to NBA
Emily: They changed it because they merged with the National Basketball League on August 3, 1949.
Derek: oh, that makes sense
Emily: Yeah, their players are among the best paid in the world!
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my husband is the ceo of taco bell. | A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, chili pepper, avocado, guacamole, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. The origins of the taco are not precisely known, and etymologies for the culinary usage of the word are generally theoretical. According to the Real Academia Española, publisher of "Diccionario de la Lengua Española", the word "taco" describes a typical Mexican dish of a maize tortilla folded around food. This meaning of the Spanish word "taco" is a Mexican innovation, but in other dialects "taco" is used to mean "wedge; wad, plug; billiard cue; blowpipe; ramrod; short, stocky person; [or] short, thick piece of wood." As used in this non-culinary way, the word "taco" has cognates in other European languages, including the French word "tache" and the English word "tack (nail)." According to one etymological theory, the culinary meaning of "taco" derives from its "plug" meaning as employed among Mexican silver miners, who used explosive charges in plug form consisting of a paper wrapper and gunpowder filling.
Vincent: Hi! Do you like to cook? I'm making tacos for dinner. I'm teaching my niece about traditional Mexican food.
Kimberly: I enjoy cooking! Tacos are my favourite food. What kind of tacos are you making?
Vincent: Me too! We're going to make a few different kinds of tacos - carnitas (pork), ground beef, and vegetable! With cheese on all of them, of course. There's so many options!
Kimberly: I really love shrimp tacos! One of my favourite local taco places is called Torchys Tacos, have you ever heard of them?
Vincent: No, I haven't! The only options we have locally is Taco bell! I would love to go to an authentic taco place to get tacos and mexican street food. Yum!
Kimberly: Yes. I hope to travel to Mexico City soon and eat authentic tacos. I also really love elote which is mexican street corn with mayo and quest fresco and spices. Have you ever had it?
Vincent: Yes, I love elote! I would love to travel to Mexico to see my family. And to get tostadas and tamales, I miss those too.
Kimberly: So delicious! I hope you get to travel there soon! Its a beautiful country with such a rich history and culture. I want to visit Frida Kahlo's Blue House when I am there.
Vincent: You too! That sounds fun. Have you seen the movie Frida? It came out in 2002 and is a good watch if you haven't yet.
Kimberly: it is a really good movie and I love Selma Hayek in it
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i live in portland , maine. | Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population. Portland's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and the Old Port district is a popular destination. The Port of Portland is the largest tonnage seaport in New England. The city seal depicts a phoenix rising from ashes, which is a reference to the recoveries from four devastating fires. Portland was named after the English Isle of Portland. The city of Portland, Oregon was named after Portland, Maine. Native Americans originally called the Portland peninsula Machigonne ("Great Neck"). Portland, Maine, was named for the English Isle of Portland, and the city of Portland, Oregon, was in turn named for Portland, Maine. The first European settler was Capt. Christopher Levett, an English naval captain granted in 1623 to found a settlement in Casco Bay. A member of the Council for New England and agent for Ferdinando Gorges, Levett built a stone house where he left a company of ten men, then returned to England and wrote a book about his voyage to drum up support for the settlement.
Cristian: How are you doing? I live in Portland, Maine, a small town. It's finally warm around here.
Amelia: It's been very hot around here for a while now. I'm on the border of North Carolina and Virginia
Cristian: I've been through Asheville a few times on my way down to Florida, but have never been to the capital Raleigh or Charlotte or the northern part of the state.
Amelia: I've been in Charlotte once for a concert.The Panther's stadium was pretty amazing
Cristian: I am a Cowboys and Bengals fan but have watched the Carolina Panthers a few times. They have been pretty good so far considering the short history of the franchise.
Amelia: I only watch them when they play the Raven's. My hometown team!
Cristian: I watch the Ravens when they play the Bengals on NBC Sunday Night Football. The AFC Central is usually stacked.....except the Browns
Amelia: So what's it like in Maine?
Cristian: We are way up there in New England. We might as well be part of Canada. There aren't many hear and we get forgotten about.
Amelia: Thinking of any area off to itself sounds good.
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i love hockey. | Ice hockey is a contact team sport played on ice, usually in a rink, in which two teams of skaters use their sticks to shoot a vulcanized rubber puck into their opponent's net to score points. The sport is known to be fast-paced and physical, with teams usually consisting of six players each: one goaltender, and five players who skate up and down the ice trying to take the puck and score a goal against the opposing team. Ice hockey is most popular in Canada, central and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and the United States. Ice hockey is the official national winter sport of Canada, and enjoys immense popularity; alongside Canada, ice hockey is the most popular winter sport in Belarus, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Latvia, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland. North America's National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men's ice hockey and the strongest professional ice hockey league in the world. The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is the highest league in Russia and much of Eastern Europe. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is the formal governing body for international ice hockey, with the IIHF managing international tournaments and maintaining the IIHF World Ranking.
Kiara: I would love to play ice hockey one day.
Colby: Ice hockey is a contact team sport played on ice, usually in a rink, you've never played?
Kiara: No I havn't but it seems like it will be so fun to play and skate around on the ice lol have you played before?
Colby: I have, I'm from Michigan so it is very popular. The Detroit Red Wings are a very popular team from the National Hockey League which is North America's hockey league.
Kiara: I have seen the Red Wings play before is that your favorite team?
Colby: Yes they are! they were founded in 1926
Kiara: Do you usually go to the home games or not that much big of a fan of the team?
Colby: I would, but I'm not local to the team anymore. Hockey is the most popular in Canada which is where I live now. If the red wings are coming to Canada I try to see them.
Kiara: I would love to see a game in Canada with the snow there it should be popular what team is in Canada?
Colby: The toronto maple leafs are the NHL team that is in Canada, they play in doors though.
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i love sunsets. | Sunset or sundown is the daily disappearance of the Sun below the horizon as a result of Earth's rotation. The Sun will set exactly due west at the equator on the spring and fall equinoxes, each of which occurs only once a year. The time of sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment when the trailing edge of the Sun's disk disappears below the horizon. Near to the horizon, atmospheric refraction causes the ray path of light from the Sun to be distorted to such an extent that geometrically the Sun's disk is already about one diameter below the horizon when a sunset is observed. Sunset is distinct from twilight, which has three phases, the first being "civil" twilight, which begins once the Sun has disappeared below the horizon, and continues until it descends to 6 degrees below the horizon; the second phase is "nautical" twilight, between 6 and 12 degrees below the horizon; and the third is "astronomical" twilight, which is the period when the Sun is between 12 and 18 degrees below the horizon. "Dusk" is at the very end of astronomical twilight, and is the darkest moment of twilight just before night. Night occurs when the Sun reaches 18 degrees below the horizon and no longer illuminates the sky.
Erin: I love sunsets. They are so beautiful and seem to never be the same which keeps them intriguing.
Crystal: They may look different because they set in a different place every day and will set on due west on the spring and fall equinoxes.
Erin: That would make sense. My favorite are sunsets at the beach. Nothing better than that.
Crystal: Yeah a sunset doesn't technically happen until the trailing edge of the sun disappears
Erin: I always assumed once the colors started changing that was technically the sunset. What else do you know about them?
Crystal: Your thinking of twilight which has three different phases, civil, nautical, and astronomical.
Erin: Oh ok, do you know what each of those phases entails?
Crystal: Well civil begins once the sun disappears below the horizon, nautical is when the sun is betwen 6 and 12 degrees below the horizon and beyond that is astronomica.
Erin: Hmm I always looked at sunsets as just that, sunsets. I didn't realize they had phases or anything like that.
Crystal: Yeah and even beyond twilight is dusk which is the darkest moment before night.
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i cannot eat shrimp. | Shrimp and prawn are important types of seafood that are consumed worldwide. Although shrimp and prawns belong to different suborders of Decapoda, they are very similar in appearance and the terms are often used interchangeably in commercial farming and wild fisheries. A distinction is drawn in recent aquaculture literature, which increasingly uses the term "prawn" only for the freshwater forms of palaemonids and "shrimp" for the marine penaeids. In the United Kingdom, the word "prawn" is more common on menus than "shrimp"; the opposite is the case in North America. The term "prawn" is also loosely used to describe any large shrimp, especially those that come 15 (or fewer) to the pound (such as "king prawns", yet sometimes known as "jumbo shrimp"). Australia and some other Commonwealth nations follow this British usage to an even greater extent, using the word "prawn" almost exclusively. When Australian comedian Paul Hogan used the phrase, "I'll slip an extra shrimp on the barbie for you" in an American television advertisement, it was intended to make what he was saying easier for his American audience to understand, and was thus a deliberate distortion of what an Australian would typically say.
Sofia: some of my favorite food is seafood, specifically shrimp. Shrimp and prawn are important types of seafood that are consumed worldwide!
Caden: Shrimp is one of my favorite seafood items, I like it with pasta a lot.
Sofia: Yeah and some shrimp and prawns belong to different suborders of Decapoda, they are very similar in appearance and the terms are often used.
Caden: I never knew that. I wonder if I've eaten prawn and thought I was eating shrimp?
Sofia: well recently there is a distinction drawn in aquaculture literature, which increasingly uses the term "prawn" only for the freshwater forms of palaemonids and "shrimp" for the marine penaeids.
Caden: Wow, you really know your seafood! So what body of water do we get most of our shrimp and prawn from?
Sofia: its estimated that about 75% of farmed shrimp is produced in asia, mainly in China and Thailand.
Caden: I need to visit there and get some really fresh seafood then
Sofia: you can get some of the best seafood at Legal Sea Foods in the US, which is an american chain of upscale casual-dining seafood restaurants
Caden: I'll have to look into visiting that place one day!
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i collect stamps. | Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is related to philately which is the study of stamps. It has been one of the world's most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service. Stamp collecting proved to be an almost perfect hobby for collectors because there was a never ending stream of new stamps as each country sought to advertise its distinctiveness through its stamps. Stamp collecting is generally accepted as one of the areas that make up the wider subject of philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but does not have to, collect stamps. It is not uncommon for the term "philatelist" to be used to mean a stamp collector. Many casual stamp collectors accumulate stamps for sheer enjoyment and relaxation without worrying about the tiny details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, generally requires some philatelic knowledge and will usually contain areas of philatelic studies. Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and geographical aspects and also for the many subjects depicted on them, ranging from ships, horses, and birds to kings, queens and presidents.
Gabriella: I have a huge stamp collection! Do you enjoy collecting stamps?
Jenna: Yes I do, What types of stamps do you collect?
Gabriella: I collect postage stamps, collectible stamps, effectively anything I can get my hands on!
Jenna: Ok, where do you find these stamps?
Gabriella: I usually line up at the postal services office when the stamps are released. I also follow a blog that tracks all special stamps.
Jenna: O that sounds painless. Are they expensive?
Gabriella: Not usually, the are more collectibles than valuable. Most postage stamps sell for a couple cents up to a few dollars. Have I peaked your interest in collecting stamps?
Jenna: Yes, I collect stamps only when I'm mailing a postage. Why do you enjoy it so much?
Gabriella: It's more of a hobby. I suppose I just have too much spare time and my hobby is in stamps!
Jenna: That's interesting. I need to purchase more. I imagine it would be less costly if I purchase in bulk. How long have you been collecting stamps as a hobby?
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my hobbies are sleeping and playing the guitar. | The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that usually has six strings. The sound is projected either acoustically, using a hollow wooden or plastic and wood box (for an acoustic guitar), or through electrical amplifier and a speaker (for an electric guitar). It is typically played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers, thumb or fingernails of the right hand or with a pick while fretting (or pressing against the frets) the strings with the fingers of the left hand. The guitar is a type of chordophone, traditionally constructed from wood and strung with either gut, nylon or steel strings and distinguished from other chordophones by its construction and tuning. The modern guitar was preceded by the gittern, the vihuela, the four-course Renaissance guitar, and the five-course baroque guitar, all of which contributed to the development of the modern six-string instrument. There are three main types of modern acoustic guitar: the classical guitar (nylon-string guitar), the steel-string acoustic guitar, and the archtop guitar, which is sometimes called a "jazz guitar". The tone of an acoustic guitar is produced by the strings' vibration, amplified by the hollow body of the guitar, which acts as a resonating chamber.
Delaney: i like guitar
Luis: Are you referring to the fretted musical instrument?
Delaney: yes
Luis: Well, the sound is projected acoustically so it requires a lot practice to become proficient!
Delaney: Really?
Luis: Yes, it is typically played by strumming or plucking the various strings so you have to be precise
Delaney: I like the sound of guitar
Luis: Thats because the guitar is a type of chordophone which makes sounds pleasant to the human ear.
Delaney: Yes it is
Luis: I also own a Vivette, which is the four-course Renaissance guitar, its very expensive!
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i think recycling is important. | Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. It is an alternative to "conventional" waste disposal that can save material and help lower greenhouse gas emissions (compared to plastic production, for example). Recycling can prevent the waste of potentially useful materials and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, thereby reducing: energy usage, air pollution (from incineration), and water pollution (from landfilling). Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" waste hierarchy. There are some ISO standards related to recycling such as ISO 15270:2008 for plastics waste and ISO 14001:2004 for environmental management control of recycling practice. "Recyclable materials" include many kinds of glass, paper, and cardboard, metal, plastic, tires, textiles, and electronics. The composting or other reuse of biodegradable waste—such as food or garden waste—is also considered recycling. Materials to be recycled are either brought to a collection center or picked up from the curbside, then sorted, cleaned, and reprocessed into new materials destined for manufacturing. In the strictest sense, recycling of a material would produce a fresh supply of the same material—for example, used office paper would be converted into new office paper or used polystyrene foam into new polystyrene.
Cheyenne: I like to recycle instead of throwing things away.
Devon: Me too, my family is very big on recycling, I'm glad we do it because it helps save material and can help lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Cheyenne: Where I live we have no recycling pick up so I have to drive 15 miles to the recycling center
Devon: That's unfortunate, I'm glad you're willing to make the drive to help the environment, always important to be a part of the "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" waste hierarchy.
Cheyenne: True. I am from California and recycling is very big. In Arkansas it is an afterthought.
Devon: I wonder why there's a difference, perhaps just a difference in attitudes or philosophies? I was reading about the zero waste philosophy, it's the idea that all products should be designed to be reused.
Cheyenne: Probably, they still use Styrofoam which is def not zero waste
Devon: That definitely would be against the zero waste philosophy, which has a goal of sending no trash to landfills or incinerators, seems like a nobel goal.
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i love hockey. | Ice hockey is a contact team sport played on ice, usually in a rink, in which two teams of skaters use their sticks to shoot a vulcanized rubber puck into their opponent's net to score points. The sport is known to be fast-paced and physical, with teams usually consisting of six players each: one goaltender, and five players who skate up and down the ice trying to take the puck and score a goal against the opposing team. Ice hockey is most popular in Canada, central and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and the United States. Ice hockey is the official national winter sport of Canada, and enjoys immense popularity; alongside Canada, ice hockey is the most popular winter sport in Belarus, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Latvia, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland. North America's National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men's ice hockey and the strongest professional ice hockey league in the world. The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is the highest league in Russia and much of Eastern Europe. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is the formal governing body for international ice hockey, with the IIHF managing international tournaments and maintaining the IIHF World Ranking.
Kaden: I love watching ice hockey. It just seems like such an interesting sport.
Eric: Me too, In fact I play ice hockey for a living, I played on many teams before, What kinda things would you like to know about i?
Kaden: Maybe something about the history of it?
Eric: Hmm OK, Well Ice hockey is the most popular in Canada, central and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and lesser so in the USA. Do you have a favorite hockey team?
Kaden: I grew up watching a team in my home state. I don't think they are there anymore and they definitely were not major league.
Eric: Ive been watching some of the women's Hockey Association play lately here in Ottawa, Ontario, The first game was held here back in 1891.
Kaden: Wow, it must have been a long tradition in canada
Eric: Yea indeed, My grandfather watched the same leagues back to 1954 when they were called the Central Junior B Hockey League.
Kaden: That is amazing. I love it when sports have such a long tradition.
Eric: Me too, the older teams were so much better in my opinion but thats to be debated, Call me an old timer lol.
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i enjoy dating women. | Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a prospective partner in an intimate relationship or marriage. It is a form of courtship, consisting of social activities done by the couple, either alone or with others. The protocols and practices of dating, and the terms used to describe it, vary considerably from country to country and over time. While the term has several meanings, the most frequent usage refers to two people exploring whether they are romantically or sexually compatible by participating in dates with the other. With the use of modern technology, people can date via telephone or computer or meet in person. Dating may also involve two or more people who have already decided that they share romantic or sexual feelings toward each other. These people will have dates on a regular basis, and they may or may not be having sexual relations. This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement. Some cultures require people to wait until a certain age to begin dating, which has been a source of controversy. Dating as an institution is a relatively recent phenomenon which has mainly emerged in the last few centuries.
Jazmin: dating is a stage of a romantic relationship where two people meet socially with the aim of addressing theothers suitability as a prospective partner. how do you feel about romance?
Connor: I think some people are suited to it. Other people prefer more shallow superficial relationships. What about you?
Jazmin: i like it, it can be difficult though. the protocols and practices of dating vary considerably from country to country over time. it can be tough to keep up!
Connor: Yes for sure. And in some countries arranged marriages are more common!
Jazmin: yes in some cultures people have to wait until a certain age to begin dating. this is a controversial idea as well as arranged marriage.
Connor: Yes, although I understand that it can be a little distracting as well. Some people don't have the emotional maturity to deal with relationship issues.
Jazmin: agreed. dating is actually relatively recent phenomenon though, its emerged in the last few centuries. i find that hard to believe but i sort of get it. it was like flirting, marriage haha. 0 to 100 quick
Connor: Yeah... no thanks! I wonder if people ever had divorces years ago?
Jazmin: i want to say divorce was happening around when henry the 8th ruled so its been around for a while but it was probably looked down upon for religious reasons so barely practiced or only available for certain people. divorce rates can be high though because with modern technology people can date via telephone without meeting and jumping the broom into marriage
Connor: Haha, yes although marriages end like 50% of the time today though. It's a big hassle to go through all the legal trouble.
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so i started a small business. | Small businesses are privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships that have fewer employees and/or less annual revenue than a regular-sized business or corporation. Businesses are defined as "small" in terms of being able to apply for government support and qualify for preferential tax policy varies depending on the country and industry. Small businesses range from fifteen employees under the Australian "Fair Work Act 2009", fifty employees according to the definition used by the European Union, and fewer than five thousand employees, to qualify for many U.S. Small Business Administration programs. While small businesses can also be classified according to other methods, such as annual revenues, shipments, sales, assets, or by annual gross or net revenue or net profits, the number of employees is one of the most widely used measures. Small businesses in many countries include service or retail operations such as convenience stores, small grocery stores, bakeries or delicatessens, hairdressers or tradespeople (e.g., carpenters, electricians), restaurants, guest houses, photographers, very small-scale manufacturing, and Internet-related businesses such as web design and computer programming.
Justin: One of my first jobs was working for a small business. I enjoyed the casual atmosphere. Have you worked for a small company?
Manuel: I have a private small business of my own actually, my wife and I have a partnership where she handles the crafts and I handle the business end.
Justin: What kind of crafts does your wife do?
Manuel: She does hand lettering and wedding invitations, cake toppers, just about anything. I handle the sales, running a small business is pretty easy but stressful as well.
Justin: Yes, I imagine the rewards are worth it though. I paint and have thought about opening up a small kids art center.
Manuel: That's so cool, I went to the Hyde Park Art Center the other day in Chicago, I hope one day my wife can share her art there.
Justin: I have never been. I bet it was a great place to visit.
Manuel: Yeah it used to be called the Fifth Ward when I was growing up but they decided to change it when owners changed I believe.
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i m a judge in the circuit court. | Circuit courts are court systems in several common law jurisdictions. The core concept of circuit courts requires judges to travel to different locales to ensure wide visibility and understanding of cases in a region. More generally, some modern circuit courts may also refer to a court which merely holds trials for cases of multiple locations in some rotation. King Henry II instituted the custom of having judges ride the circuit each year to hear cases, rather than requiring every citizen to bring their cases to London (see Assize of Clarendon). Thus, the term "circuit court" is derived from the practice of having judges ride around the countryside each year on pre-set paths − circuits − to hear cases. Especially on the United States frontier, a judge might travel on horseback along with a group of lawyers. Abraham Lincoln was one such attorney who would ride the circuit in Illinois. In more settled areas, a stagecoach would be used. Eventually the legal caseload in a county would become great enough to warrant the establishment of a local judiciary. Most of these local judicial circuits (that is, in terms of the actual routes traveled by judges) have been thus replaced by judges regularly stationed at local courthouses, but in many areas the legacy term remains in usage.
Adam: I'm a judge in the circuit court
Bianca: Gosh, that's a responsible job. Plus, circuit courts require that judges travel to different areas, isn't that correct?
Adam: They do. It can be quite testing at times
Bianca: I'm sure. But at least you don't have to travel with lawyers on horseback, as judges had to do on the old US frontier!
Adam: Oh no kidding. In that case it could take days to get around!
Bianca: Indeed. That's where the name "circuit court" derives from: having judges ride around the countryside on pre-set paths to hear cases.
Adam: You've done your research! Do you know anything else interesting?
Bianca: You're in admirable company - Abraham Lincoln was one such lawyer who would ride the circuit in the state of Illinois.
Adam: Ah, that's true! What a life that must have been
Bianca: It must have been quite challenging at times. Mind you, in more settled regions, the judge could use a stagecoach - a little easier!
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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.
Logan: I can't wait to retire so I can just travel the world.
Alex: I feel ya. Hopefully you'll plan destinations that make the traveling easier, so it's less stressful. Where would you like to go?
Logan: I have been told destination trips are much easier even getting a travel agent is less stressful and I'm thinking my first stop to be Paris maybe.
Alex: Interesting, so you're thinking about a travel agent. You can get them not just to book flights, but to make all sort of travel arrangements, like hotels when you get there!
Logan: I didn't know that so they can plan my whole trip not just the plane or transportation part I wonder how much I have to pay them though.
Alex: Well, you could always use an internet booking engine. Site like Travelocity or something. They usually have lower rates than your typical agency.
Logan: I never used that site is it similar to Reddit or trip adviser I just want to by pass the hard part on planning a trip lol.
Alex: Not quite like Reddit. It's a fare aggregator, which means it collects fares from all over and does all the difficult comparison shopping for you.
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god has always been put first in my life. | In monotheistic thought, God is believed to be the Supreme Being and the principal object of faith. The concept of God, as described by theologians, commonly includes the attributes of omniscience (all-knowing), omnipotence (unlimited power), omnipresence (present everywhere), divine simplicity, and as having an eternal and necessary existence. God is most often held to be incorporeal (immaterial), and to be without gender, although many religions describe God using masculine terminology, using such terms as "Him" or "Father" and some religions (such as Judaism) attribute only a purely grammatical "gender" to God. Incorporeity and corporeity of God are related to conceptions of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature, in the world) of God, with positions of synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence". God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, God is not believed to exist, while God is deemed unknown or unknowable within the context of agnosticism. God has also been conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".
Jared: I always put God first in my life. I don't know what I would do without him.
Edgar: I believe in a higher spirit also. In monotheis thought, God is believed to be the Supreme Being .
Jared: He is definitely Supreme. I pray each night to the virgin mary also.
Edgar: God is most often held to be without gender, although many describe God in masculine terms, like him or father
Jared: Yes I usually say that too. Although I have no idea really. Have you ever had any experience with miracles?
Edgar: Not really . Have you heard of pantheism, or that God is the universe itself. That sounds interesting to me.
Jared: Hmm.. I've never though of it like that. I am a Christian and have never heard it described this way.
Edgar: I am also. but in agnosticism, God is deemd unknown or unknowable and the bible was written by men, not God
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i am a financial analyst for a brewery. | A brewery or brewing company is a business that makes and sells beer. The place at which beer is commercially made is either called a brewery or a beerhouse, where distinct sets of brewing equipment are called plant. The commercial brewing of beer has taken place since at least 2500 BC; in ancient Mesopotamia, brewers derived social sanction and divine protection from the goddess Ninkasi. Brewing was initially a cottage industry, with production taking place at home; by the ninth century monasteries and farms would produce beer on a larger scale, selling the excess; and by the eleventh and twelfth centuries larger, dedicated breweries with eight to ten workers were being built. The diversity of size in breweries is matched by the diversity of processes, degrees of automation, and kinds of beer produced in breweries. A brewery is typically divided into distinct sections, with each section reserved for one part of the brewing process. Beer may have been known in Neolithic Europe and was mainly brewed on a domestic scale. In some form, it can be traced back almost 5000 years to Mesopotamian writings describing daily rations of beer and bread to workers. Before the rise of production breweries, the production of beer took place at home and was the domain of women, as baking and brewing were seen as "women's work".
Michelle: I want to do a brewery tour on my next vacay, A brewery or brewing company is a business that makes and sells beer.
Omar: Brewery tours are really fun! It's neat to see how the facility is divided into sections, with each section dedicated to a certain step in the brewing process. It's fascinating!
Michelle: It amazes me that brewerys have existed since 2500 BC beer goes way back!
Omar: It sure does! I'm ever grateful to ancient Mesopotamia brewers for developing beer! I wonder what theirs tasted like? Probably nothing like beer today!
Michelle: Before brewerys production of beer took place at home and was the domain of women, as baking and brewing were seen as "women's work"
Omar: I'm glad they don't see it that way anymore! Western economies have relied on breweries since the nineteenth century!
Michelle: Yes, I read the oldest, still functional, brewery in the world is believed to be the German state-owned Weihenstephan brewery
Omar: I'd love to visit that brewery! Hopefully their formula has changed. German beer used to be strictly limited to using only water, barley and hops.
Michelle: What is the largest brewery?
Omar: Carlsberg is one of the largest. They employ somewhere around 41,000 people and have locations all over Europe and Asia.
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i cannot choose between lollipops and rainbows. | A lollipop is a type of confectionery consisting of a sweetmeat of hard candy or water-ice mounted on a stick and intended for sucking or licking. Different informal terms are used in different places, including lolly, sucker, sticky-pop, etc. Lollipops are available in many flavors and shapes. Lollipops are available in a number of colors and flavors, particularly fruit flavors. With numerous companies producing lollipops, the candy now comes in dozens of flavors and many different shapes. They range from small ones which can be bought by the hundred and are often given away for free at banks, barbershops, and other locations, to very large ones made out of candy canes twisted into a circle. Most lollipops are eaten at room temperature, but "ice lollipops" or "ice lollies" are frozen water-based lollipops. Similar confections on a stick made of ice cream, often with a flavored coating, are usually not called by this name. Some lollipops contain fillings, such as bubble gum or soft candy. Some novelty lollipops have more unusual items, such as mealworm larvae, embedded in the candy. Other novelty lollipops have non-edible centers, such a flashing light, embedded within the candy; there is also a trend of lollipops with sticks attached to a motorized device that makes the entire lollipop spin around in one's mouth.
Jillian: I just can't choose between lollipops and rainbows, both make me happy.
Dominic: lollipops are hard candy that are intended for sucking or licking (heh). Both are good, but I can't eat rainbows
Jillian: No one can eat rainbows, but rainbows are very colorful just like lollipops.
Dominic: lollipops come in a variety of colors and flavors! Rainbows just look cool
Jillian: Yeah they do. I wish there was a pot of gold at the end. I don't think there is really an end of the rainbow.
Dominic: Rainbows are multicolored arcs of lies. I'm sticking to that. Lollipops, on the other hand, are not
Jillian: There are so many kinds lollipops, I like the ones with the tootsie roll in the middle.
Dominic: Lollipops come in dozens of flavors and shapes. There's something for everyone!
Jillian: Yeah, they have made so many now like pina colada, when growing up my favorite was orange ha.
Dominic: Pina colada is awesome. Lollipops range from small to big so I'm not sure if I could eat a big one.
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i grew up as an orphan. | An orphan (from the "") is someone whose parents are dead, unknown, or have permanently abandoned him or her. In common usage, only a child who has lost both parents due to death is called an orphan. When referring to animals, only the mother's condition is usually relevant (i.e. if the female parent has gone, the offspring is an orphan, regardless of the father's condition). Various groups use different definitions to identify orphans. One legal definition used in the United States is a minor bereft through "death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation or loss from, both parents". In the common use, an orphan does not have any surviving parent to care for him or her. However, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), and other groups label any child that has lost one parent as an orphan. In this approach, a "maternal orphan" is a child whose mother has died, a "paternal orphan" is a child whose father has died, and a "double orphan" is a child who has lost both parents. This contrasts with the older use of "half-orphan" to describe children that had lost only one parent. Orphans are relatively rare in developed countries, because most children can expect both of their parents to survive their childhood.
Cassidy: my parents are dead and I grew up as an orphan.
Steven: That is so sad! How have you overcome this situation?
Cassidy: I went and sen an OT or occupatinal therapist.
Steven: What does an occupational therapist do?
Cassidy: They often work with people with mental problems and disabilities.
Steven: Is this ongoing for you or have you successfully acclimated to your circumstances?
Cassidy: Many of my symptoms are relapsing and remitting. So I just have to cope day to day.
Steven: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope in the long run things become easier for you and you are able to get all the help and support you require.
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now i also work at 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.
Dylan: I've been a bank tell for about 10 years now. Have you ever worked in a bank?
Veronica: No, I haven't. Do you enjoy it?
Dylan: I do enjoy it. However, the salary isn't that great. The average salary for a bank teller is only 22,140.
Veronica: Are there good opportunities for advancement for a bank teller?
Dylan: Most banks provide on the job training for advancement to positions like lead teller.
Veronica: Well, that's good. Hopefully the salary is better for those types of positions. Do you have to go to school to become a bank teller?
Dylan: Actually, higher education is not required to become a bank teller. Most jobs require a high school diploma, great customer service skills, and cash handling experience.
Veronica: I bet customer service skills are a great asset in that industry. I wish you well in your career!
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my mother and father are both in the church choir. | A choir () (also known as a quire, chorale or chorus) is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Choirs may perform music from the classical music repertoire, which spans from the Medieval era to the present, or popular music repertoire. Most choirs are led by a conductor, who leads the performances with arm and face gestures. A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus. The former term is very often applied to groups affiliated with a church (whether or not they actually occupy the choir) and the second to groups that perform in theatres or concert halls, but this distinction is far from rigid. Choirs may sing without instrumental accompaniment, with the accompaniment of a piano or pipe organ, with a small ensemble (e.g., harpsichord, cello and double bass for a Baroque piece), or with a full orchestra of 70 to 100 musicians. The term "Choir" has the secondary definition of a subset of an ensemble; thus one speaks of the "woodwind choir" of an orchestra, or different "choirs" of voices or instruments in a polychoral composition. In typical 18th- to 21st-century oratorios and masses, chorus or choir is usually understood to imply more than one singer per part, in contrast to the quartet of soloists also featured in these works.
Lucy: A choir includes a musical group of singers. Have you ever seen or participated in one?
Tiffany: I have. I used to be in my church choir!
Lucy: That's great. The choir and singers together make such a lush sound!
Tiffany: It is amazing how voices blend. Not sure how I'd sound by myself lol
Lucy: Yeah being by yourself musically can be weird. How is it being led by a conductor?
Tiffany: I really didn't pay much attention to the conductor. I just went by how we sang during rehearsals.
Lucy: Choral music is written specifically for a group. Can be with or without a conductor
Tiffany: Yeah, but rehearsals are easier when someone is in charge.
Lucy: That makes sense. Apparently choirs are closely associated with classical music
Tiffany: For good reason: it really is one of the best genres.
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i volunteer at the local humane society. | A humane society is a group that aims to stop human or animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons. In many countries, the term is used mostly for societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA). In the United Kingdom, it may also be a society that provides a waterways rescue, prevention, and recovery service, or that gives awards for the saving of human life (see: Royal Humane Society). The first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), based on the British Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), was set up in Victoria in 1871. This was followed by New South Wales in 1873; South Australia in 1875; Tasmania in 1878; Queensland in 1883; Western Australia in 1892; Australian Capital Territory in 1955 and Darwin in 1965. The Royal Warrant was given to the WA SPCA in 1920, followed by NSW SPCA in 1923, South Australia in 1937, Queensland in 1955, Tasmania in 1956 and Victoria in 1956. The national organisation, RSPCA Australia, was formed in 1981 to give a national voice on policy matters and advise the federal government on animal welfare issues. The first SPCA in Canada was the Canadian SPCA founded in Montreal in 1869. The other societies developed on a regional basis and now 123 societies are represented at a federal level by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies.
Hailey: humane society is a group that aims to stop human or animal suffering, have you ever been to a humane society?
Genesis: I have. Where I used to live was a very well managed and equipped Humane Society. My friend used to take old towels from her work there for the animals.
Hailey: That is very nice of her, in many countries the group is backed by the SPCA.
Genesis: Oh, I didn't know that. Is the US Humane Society backed by the SPCA here?
Hailey: It is! the SPCA stands for societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Genesis: It's a wonderful organization too. Do you know when the Humane Society was established?
Hailey: Well the Humane Society of the United States was formed in Washington DC by Fref Myers and Helen Jones in 1954
Genesis: It's been around for a while, then. It's amazing it has expanded countrywide. What else can you tell me about it?
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my name is mary and i am from colorado. | Colorado () is a state of the United States encompassing most of the southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. It is the 8th largest geographically and 21st most populous U.S. state. The estimated population of Colorado was 5,540,545 on July 1, 2016, an increase of 10.17% since the 2010 United States Census. The state was named for the Colorado River, which Spanish travelers named the "Río Colorado" for the silt the river carried from the mountains. The Territory of Colorado was organized on February 28, 1861, and on August 1, 1876, U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant signed Proclamation 230 admitting Colorado to the Union as the 38th state. Colorado is nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state a century after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. Colorado is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and touches Arizona to the southwest at the Four Corners. Colorado is noted for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands.
Oliver: Have you ever been to Colorado? Ive been to several ski resorts there and I love it!!
Wyatt: I live in denver actually. have you been to Vail Ski Resport? It's in eagle county
Oliver: I havent been to Vail! I have been to Snowmass and Steamboat!
Wyatt: Snowmass village had a population of 2,826 in 2010
Oliver: Oh wow I thought there was more then that there
Wyatt: its nuts. the former ceo of enron died near there in 2006
Oliver: Oh wow thats sad! I also flew into the Aspen airport too, that was quite interesting!
Wyatt: yeah i like it there. the highway 82 is a state highway here
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we lived in virginia while i was growing up. | Virginia (; officially the Commonwealth of Virginia) is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America, and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city, and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's estimated population is over 8.4 million. The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607 the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent New World English colony. Slave labor and the land acquired from displaced Native American tribes each played a significant role in the colony's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution and joined the Confederacy in the American Civil War, during which Richmond was made the Confederate capital and Virginia's northwestern counties seceded to form the state of West Virginia.
James: I grew up near Richmond Virginia
Stephen: I have heard that Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion"
James: Yes. It is the old dominion and its slogan is Virginia is for lovers
Stephen: I did not know that, the geography is shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay.
James: Yes. The Appalacian trail goes through Virginia
Stephen: If I recall I believe that Richmond it the capital of Virginia.
James: Yes. It is the capital of Virginia and it was the capital of the confederacy as well
Stephen: The history in Virgina begin with the indigenous tribes like the Powhatan.
James: Yes. Jamestown and Williamsburg are fascinating towns to visit
Stephen: n 1607 the London Company established Virginia as a colony
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i am more of a cat person than a dog person. | The terms "dog people" and "cat people" refer to the concept of a person's animal preference being a sign of certain personality traits in said person. Some people base a significant portion of their identity around their affinity for either cats or dogs, describing themselves as a "cat person" or a "dog person". This builds on the perceived dichotomy between cats and dogs as pets in society. The two terms refer to people's self-identification, regardless of what pets they actually own, if any. A 2010 study at the University of Texas found that those who identified as "dog people" tended to be more social and outgoing, whereas "cat people" tended to be more neurotic and "open", meaning creative, philosophical, or nontraditional. In a 2014 study at Carroll University, Wisconsin, people who said they were dog lovers were found to be more energetic and outgoing, and tended to follow rules closely, while cat lovers were more introverted, open-minded and sensitive. Cat people also tended to be non-conformists, as well as scoring higher on intelligence tests than dog lovers. Studies have shown that cat owners are more likely to have higher blood pressure according to CNN.
Cameron: I am more of a dog person than a cat person. How about you?
Gracie: Dog people and cat people is a concept of a person's animal or pet preference
Cameron: I know! Which one do you classify yourself as?
Gracie: my personality trait is a dog person
Cameron: Same here. I do love cats too though, but I know some people who strictly like dogs and not cats, and vice versa.
Gracie: True. Some people base an important portion of their identity around the dog or cat
Cameron: I know I am one of those people. I actually volunteer at animal shelters as a dog walker in my spare time.
Gracie: Really? This two terms refers to people of self identification
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i own an iphone. | Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company's hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, the iPad tablet computer, the Mac personal computer, the iPod portable media player, the Apple Watch smartwatch, the Apple TV digital media player, and the HomePod smart speaker. Apple's software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites, as well as professional applications like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, or Xcode. Its online services include the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store and Mac App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in April 1976 to develop and sell Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. It was incorporated as Apple Computer, Inc. in January 1977, and sales of its computers, including the Apple II, saw significant momentum and revenue growth for the company. Within a few years, Jobs and Wozniak had hired a staff of computer designers and had a production line.
Lilly: I love my Apple I Phone and don't know I ever survived without it.
Bradley: Apple's products include the iPad, the Mac, and the iPod.
Lilly: Yes, I have an ipad, an ipod, and my iphone which are all excellent tools.
Bradley: Apple's software is the macOS and iOS operating systems with the iTunes media player.
Lilly: Yes I currently have an update that I need to load.
Bradley: Apple was founded in 1976 to sell personal computers.
Lilly: Steve Jobs was quite the innovator.
Bradley: After a few years, they had a staff of computer designers.
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until then i will make 215 an hour. | A minimum wage is the lowest remuneration that employers can legally pay their workers. Equivalently, it is the price floor below which workers may not sell their labor. Although minimum wage laws are in effect in many jurisdictions, differences of opinion exist about the benefits and drawbacks of a minimum wage. Supporters of the minimum wage say it increases the standard of living of workers, reduces poverty, reduces inequality, and boosts morale. In contrast, opponents of the minimum wage say it increases poverty, increases unemployment (particularly among unskilled or inexperienced workers) and is damaging to businesses, because excessively high minimum wages require businesses to raise the prices of their product or service to accommodate the extra expense of paying a higher wage. Modern national laws enforcing compulsory union membership which proscribed minimum wages for their members were first passed in New Zealand and Australia in the 1890s. The movement for minimum wages was first motivated as a way to stop the exploitation of workers in sweatshops, by employers who were thought to have unfair bargaining power over them. Over time, minimum wages came to be seen as a way to help lower-income families.
Melissa: I just started a new job, but they only pay as little as they are legally allowed.
James: What is the minimum wage in your area?
Melissa: In Oklahoma it is $7.25 an hour.
James: I am not sure what it is in my state, minimum wage is hard to live on.
Melissa: That's the truth. If it didn't cost so much to move, I'd go to Washington. They have $11.50/hour pay.
James: Well the problem with the minimum wage being higher is that the cost of living is also higher, so really it equals out
Melissa: Well, that may be true to some extent, places that raise minimum wage tend to see a decrease in poverty.
James: The decrease is only based on earned income, wages may be higher but people do not have more because it costs that much more to live.
Melissa: I'd really like to see the introduction of a living wage system, like they have in the UK.
James: I do not really like the government meddling in wages etc, there are always problems when the higher ups make life decisions for businesses and related to personal wages they pay. Interesting concept though
Melissa: Thank you for your time. It was nice speaking with you.
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