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i have my own salon. | A beauty salon or beauty parlor (beauty parlour), or sometimes beauty shop, is an establishment dealing with cosmetic treatments for men and women. Other variations of this type of business include hair salons and spas. There is a distinction between a beauty salon and a hair salon and although many small businesses do offer both sets of treatments; beauty salons provide extended services related to skin health, facial aesthetic, foot care, nail manicures, aromatherapy, — even meditation, oxygen therapy, mud baths, and many other services. Massage for the body is a popular beauty treatment, with various techniques offering benefits to the skin (including the application of beauty products) and for increasing mental well-being. Hair removal is offered at some beauty salons through treatments such as waxing and threading. Some beauty salons style hair instead of going to a separate hair salon, and some also offer sun tanning. Other treatments of the face are known as facials. Specialized beauty salons known as nail salons offer treatments such as manicures and pedicures for the nails. A manicure is a treatment for the hands, incorporating the fingernails and cuticles and often involving the application of nail polish, while a pedicure involves treatment of the feet, incorporating the toenails and the softening or removal of calluses.
Eric: I have a beauty salon, beauty shop, is an establishment dealing with cosmetic treatments
Eduardo: That's awesome. Is it only for women or can men go there too?
Eric: I also include hair salons and spas.So men can go there too
Eduardo: Oh I see. I always wanted to try a manicure. My nails look terrible.
Eric: beauty salon and a hair salon and although many small businesses do offer both sets of treatments; beauty salons provide extended services
Eduardo: Interesting. Do hair stylists work for themselves or are they employees?
Eric: I also offer nail bar is a specialty beauty salon establishment that primarily offers nail care services
Eduardo: Oh OK. I know nails are a specialty. Nail salons specialize in them.
Eric: nail technicians or manicurists or 'Nailists' (the well-known appellation of nail technicians
Eduardo: Heh, I like the word "Nailist". That is someone serious about nails!
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my hobbies include rock collecting and making macaroni art. | Amateur geology (known as rockhounding in the United States and Canada.) is the recreational study and hobby of collecting rocks and mineral specimens from their natural environment. The first amateur geologists were prospectors looking for valuable minerals and gemstones for commercial purposes. Eventually, however, more and more people have been drawn to amateur geology for recreational purposes, mainly for the beauty that rocks and minerals provide. One reason for the rise in popularity of amateur geology is that a collection can begin by simply picking up a rock. There are also many clubs and groups that search for specimens and compare them in groups as a hobby. Information on where to find such groups can be found at libraries, bookstores, and "gem and mineral shows". Tourist information centers and small-town chambers of commerce can also supply valuable local information. The Internet can also be a useful search tool as it can help find other amateur geologists. The amateur geologist's principal piece of equipment is the geologist's hammer. This is a small tool with a pick-like point on one end, and a flat hammer on the other. The hammer end is for breaking rocks, and the pick end is mainly used for prying and digging into crevices.
Caitlyn: I want to become a rockhound, but I am definitely an amateur geologist.
Kiara: It is cool you can chose some recreation in geology. All you have to do is to collect rocks and mineral specimens from their natural environment.
Caitlyn: But how do I identify them?
Kiara: It is very simple, a collection can begin by simply picking up a rock.
Caitlyn: I have some geodes, but when my friends ask me what it inside, I just say "pretty stuff."
Kiara: You can have more friends that share common interest by joining clubs or groups that search for specimens and compare them in groups as a hobby.
Caitlyn: That's a good idea! Maybe a rock club could help me learn about my rocks!
Kiara: You can also search for in Information on where to find such groups at libraries, bookstores, and "gem and mineral shows".
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one child has autism. | Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by troubles with social interaction and communication. Often there is also restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs in the first two or three years of their child's life. These signs often develop gradually, though some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace and then worsen. Autism is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors include certain infections during pregnancy such as rubella as well as valproic acid, alcohol, or cocaine use during pregnancy. Controversies surround other proposed environmental causes; for example the vaccine hypotheses, which have been disproven. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize; how this occurs is not well understood. In the DSM V, autism is included within the autism spectrum (ASDs), along with Asperger syndrome which is less severe, and pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Early speech or behavioral interventions can help children with autism gain self-care, social, and communication skills. Although there is no known cure, there have been cases of children who recovered.
Emily: I am very interested in Autism. What can you tell me about this?
Jack: Well, in general, it's a developmental disorder usually characterized by difficulty with social interaction and communication.
Emily: At what age does this syndrome usually manifest? When do symptoms usually show themselves?
Jack: They say parents usually notice signs in the first two or three years of their child's life. There's no super-consistent pattern, as symptoms often develop gradually.
Emily: What type symptoms are usually seen in early childhood?
Jack: Since it affects information processing in the way brain cells and their synapses connect, it might be delayed speech, hyper-sensitivity to external stimuli, inability/unwillingness to hole eye contact....a disconnectedness.
Emily: Is there any therapy or treatment that can be administered to minimize the effects of these symptoms?
Jack: There's no known cure -- but there have been cases of children who have recovered. The Magic Pill is a fascinating documentary that shows the impact of a keto diet on one young girl's autism. There are other speech and behavioral interventions, too.
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i like the beatles. | The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential music band. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later experimented with several musical styles, ranging from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements and unconventional recording techniques in innovative ways. In 1963 their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania"; as the group's music grew in sophistication, led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the band were integral to pop music's evolution into an art form and to the development of the counterculture of the 1960s. The Beatles built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over a three-year period from 1960, with Stuart Sutcliffe initially serving as bass player. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding the group's popularity in the United Kingdom after their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962.
Molly: The Beatles are one of the most iconic bands of all time
Adrian: Wow, what is a beatle?
Molly: The Beatles are probably the biggest band ever formed.
Adrian: Yes, I thought a Beatle is a car
Molly: It is a car type but the Beatles is also a huge british rock band
Adrian: Yea, I love their songs, are they your best rock band?
Molly: Not persoanlly but the Bealtes left one of the biggest impacts on the music scene and were a great rock band, formed all the way back in Liverpool 1960
Adrian: Yes, what are their best song?
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i have blonde hair. | Blond (male), blonde (female), or fair hair, is a hair color characterized by low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. The resultant visible hue depends on various factors, but always has some sort of yellowish color. The color can be from the very pale blond (caused by a patchy, scarce distribution of pigment) to reddish "strawberry" blond or golden-brownish ("sandy") blond colors (the latter with more eumelanin). On the Fischer–Saller scale, blond color ranges from A (light blond) to O (dark blond). The word "blond" is first documented in English in 1481 and derives from Old French "blund, blont", meaning "a colour midway between golden and light chestnut". It gradually eclipsed the native term "fair", of same meaning, from Old English "fæġer", causing "fair" later to become a general term for "light complexioned". This earlier use of "fair" survives in the proper name Fairfax, from Old English "fæġer-feahs" meaning "blond hair". The French (and thus also the derived English) word "blond" has two possible origins. Some linguists say it comes from Medieval Latin "blundus", meaning "yellow", from Old Frankish "blund" which would relate it to Old English "blonden-feax" meaning "grey-haired", from "blondan/blandan" meaning "to mix" (Cf.
Abigail: I have blonde hair! I recently learned that it's characterized by low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin!
Mariah: What the heck is eumelanin? I have never heard that term before!
Abigail: It's a pigment! Specific blond hues depend on many things, but I guess it always results in some sort of yellowish color.
Mariah: Interesting! Are blondes more common that brunettes or is about equal?
Abigail: Brown hair is a bit more common, but there is a huge rivalry between blondes and brunettes! It's really a cultural phenomenon in many countries including the US, Canada and the UK! I think that's kind of silly!
Mariah: That is funny! Why on earth would there be a rivalry over different color hair?
Abigail: I don't know! You can't help what color hair you have! Not to mention, some blondes can also be considered brunettes! Blonde hair can range anywhere from very pale blonde to golden-brown!
Mariah: Isn't it true that some people hair color can change from blonde to brown as the get older?
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i like tacos. | 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.
Melissa: Tacos are probably one of my favorite foods - I love how versatile they can be. Do you like tacos?
Micah: The best come from antojitos vendors in Philadelphia
Melissa: What kind of vendors are those?
Micah: They are Mexican street vendors that just arrived from Mexico. Antojitos means little cravings.
Melissa: OH I bet those are awesome. We have one food truck here that is a Mexican food truck but I've not been able to try it out yet
Micah: That's a benefit of working in one of the biggest cities in America. Have you had a Don Chow Taco? It's a Chinese Mexican Taco.
Melissa: I've never even heard of that but it sounds amazing!!! I love Chinese food also - eggrolls are my favorite.
Micah: If you think that sounds good try Rasta Taco's. They are Jamaican tacos.
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i have a cat. | The domestic cat ("Felis silvestris catus" or "Felis catus") is a small, typically furry, carnivorous mammal. They are often called house cats when kept as indoor pets or simply cats when there is no need to distinguish them from other felids and felines. They are often valued by humans for companionship and for their ability to hunt vermin. There are more than seventy cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with a strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. Cat senses fit a crepuscular and predatory ecological niche. Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals. They can see in near darkness. Like most other mammals, cats have poorer color vision and a better sense of smell than humans. Cats, despite being solitary hunters, are a social species and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (mewing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, and grunting), as well as cat pheromones and types of cat-specific body language. Cats have a high breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy.
Lindsey: Hi there, I have two cats at home with me!
George: I also have two small, furry domestic cats :) One is calico and another one is black longhair cat
Lindsey: Wow that's awesome! My favorite type of cat is a Persian cat, I hope to have one some day!
George: Those are cute! It's interesting that in the middle east they are widely known as Iranian cats and in Iran they are known as Shirazi cats
Lindsey: Oh yeah, certain types of cats are regarded differently in different areas around the world. I find it fascinating.
George: I wonder how they come up with names :) there are more than 70 cat breeds in the world
Lindsey: I did not know that, only a few breeds of cats are common here in the United States so we do not get to see the beauty of them all in person sadly.
George: I would like to have a Manx cat it's a breed with a naturally occuring mutation that shortens the tail
Lindsey: That's awesome, it's always cool when cats have some unique and distinct features.
George: The only thing that freaks me out is that cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears. Everytime my cats hear something i don't hear i get scared like who else is in this house lol
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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".
Jack: Dogs be off the chain bro, they were our first domesticated buddies. We have been selectively breeding them for thousands of years.
Joel: I agree, I love dogs! Do you have a dog? I have one.
Jack: I don't my family does and I love visiting him. He is a Shitzu, they are from Asia where they still consume dog meat.
Joel: One time I was at a Chinese restaurant and a random dog came running from the kitchen to the dining room.
Jack: Thats not right my bro. At my fathers estate in Chatsworth, thats Chatsworth House to you commoners, he insisted his hunting dog toodles ate at the dinner table with us.
Joel: Oh, wow! I spend a lot of time keeping my dog from eating my toddler's food at the table. She is an 8 year old pug.
Jack: Does your toddler ever saddle up your Pug and ride it like a horse?
Joel: She tried to when she was younger. My pug is too fast.
Jack: I still try and saddle up my Shitzu Merlin, unfortunately I am a 27 year old man and he does not appreciate it.
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i like to read. | Reading is a complex "cognitive process" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension.
Katherine: I like to read. Ever since I was little I was reading books and collecting them.
Juliana: Does reading feel effortless and automatic to you?
Katherine: It actually does. Maybe because I read a lot.
Juliana: Well the reading process requires continuous practice, development and refinement. If you read a lot, I'd imagine that your skills are quite sophisicated.
Katherine: That's true and reading can develop your imagination as well which can contribute to bettering your creative thinking in the future.
Juliana: Creative thinking and creativity are strange phenomena. It's difficult to understand how something new and valuable is formed as a child of the mind.
Katherine: That is interesting to me too! I'm not sure of how the process works, human mind is complex.
Juliana: Creativity seems to be psychologically and maybe physiolocially based in people. Trying to quantify it and separate it from general intelligence as a personality type has proven to be quite a mystery.
Katherine: Yes it seems that modern science still hasn't come up with explanation of some mind processes even though there is a lot of research.
Juliana: THis brings up the mind-body problem. How can you account for consciousness and mental states as functions of the brain when we have yet to understand their physical basis?
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my favorite food is pizza. | Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions.
Kate: izza is a traditional Italian dish that is the food of life to me. I can't live with eating it a few times a week. Do you like Pizza?
Camila: Pizza is my favorite! What are your favorite toppings?
Kate: Goat cheese, Goose liver and Pineapple are my favorite but vegetables, meats, and cheese are the most popular.
Camila: That sound delicious! I've been eating it for so long, but have no idea where the term 'Pizza' comes from, do you?
Kate: "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.
Camila: Do you make your own pizza, or do you like to eat out?
Kate: Modern pizza was invented in Naples, is not my thing. I like old school pizza so I make it at home.
Camila: I see, so you buy all the ingredients separate to make it?
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i love watching grey s anatomy. | Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series that premiered on March 27, 2005, on American Broadcasting Company (ABC) as a mid-season replacement. The fictional series focuses on the lives of surgical interns, residents, and attending physicians, as they develop into seasoned doctors while trying to maintain personal lives and relationships. The title is a play on "Gray's Anatomy", a classic human anatomy textbook first published in 1858 in London and written by Henry Gray. Shonda Rhimes developed the pilot and continues to write for the series; she is also one of the executive producers, along with Betsy Beers, Mark Gordon, Krista Vernoff, Rob Corn, Mark Wilding, and Allan Heinberg. Although the series is set in Seattle (at the fictional Seattle Grace, later known as the Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital), it is filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California. The show was originally titled "Complications", a double-edged reference to both the complicated medical procedures and personal lives of the characters. The series was designed to be racially diverse and used color-blind casting. It revolves around the title character, Dr. Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, first featured as an intern.
Jaden: Have you ever seen Grey's Anatomy? It's a medical drama that started airing on March 27, 2005
Trinity: Yes, it is a great show.
Jaden: They title is a based on an anatomy book published in 1858 called "Gray's Anatomy"
Trinity: Yes, I have read that bool.
Jaden: Shonda Rhimes developed the pilot and is still writing for the series
Trinity: I have never heard of her.
Jaden: She has also worked on the shows Private Practice and Scandal
Trinity: I love the show Scandal.
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i love to sing. | Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice and augments regular speech by the use of sustained tonality, rhythm, and a variety of vocal techniques. A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without accompaniment by musical instruments. Singing is often done in an ensemble of musicians, such as a choir of singers or a band of instrumentalists. Singers may perform as soloists or accompanied by anything from a single instrument (as in art song or some jazz styles) up to a symphony orchestra or big band. Different singing styles include art music such as opera and Chinese opera, Hindustani music, and religious music styles such as gospel, traditional music styles, world music, jazz, blues, gazal and popular music styles such as pop, rock, electronic dance music and filmi. Singing can be formal or informal, arranged or improvised. It may be done as a form of religious devotion, as a hobby, as a source of pleasure, comfort or ritual, as part of music education or as a profession. Excellence in singing requires time, dedication, instruction and regular practice. If practice is done on a regular basis then the sounds can become more clear and strong.
Crystal: i really like singing
Angelica: Singers perform music, do you like going to concerts? If so, what band do you like the most?
Crystal: i really do, i love khalid i think he's awesome
Angelica: Singing can be formal or informal. I feel like DJ Khalid is informal, I think the artist Khalid is more formal than DJ Khalid.
Crystal: oh no i don't mean the dj khaled i mean the singer Khalid
Angelica: Oh okay I didn't know but DJ Khaled was a radio host in Miami called "99 Jamz" before he came massively popular.
Crystal: wow he was a radio host? How does someone like that become so rich
Angelica: Well, since he was a radio host he already had connections. So in 2006 when he released his debut album "Listennn..." it blew up.
Crystal: i just mean how did he even become popular i don't think he's talented
Angelica: Well Khaled is an American record producer but, he also post A LOT of motivational stuff on his social media and I think that helped him expand.
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my favorite tv show is dancing with the stars. | Dancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series "Strictly Come Dancing", which is distributed by BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 42 territories. Versions have also been produced in dozens of countries across the world. As a result, the series became the world's most popular television program among all genres in 2006 and 2007, according to the magazine "Television Business International", reaching the Top 10 in 17 countries. The show pairs a number of well known celebrities with professional ballroom dancers, who each week compete by performing one or more choreographed routines that follow the prearranged theme for that particular week. The dancers are then scored by a panel of judges. Viewers are given a certain amount of time to place votes for their favorite dancers, either by telephone or (in some countries) online. The couple with the lowest combined score provided by the judges and viewers is eliminated. This process continues until there are only two or three couples left; when they have competed for the last time one couple is declared the champion and wins a trophy.
Valerie: Watched much Dancing with the Stars? I'm not a fan, personally.
Mia: Yea dancing with the stars is not my type of television show
Valerie: It's just really cheesy reality tv and I hate that.
Mia: Yea dancing with the stars is based on the british show
Valerie: Is it? I had no idea, especially since it is such a garbage show honestly.
Mia: yea Dancing with the Stars is very popular as a show though
Valerie: There's a lot of dumb people on this Earth so that doesn't surprise me.
Mia: Dancing with the Stars is so popular since its a dancing/talent type show with famous people but it just panders
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my favorite thing to eat is a burrito. | A burrito (, ) is a dish in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine that consists of a large wheat tortilla with various fillings. It is wrapped into a closed-ended cylinder, in contrast to a taco, where the tortilla is simply folded around the fillings. The tortilla is sometimes lightly grilled or steamed to soften it, make it more pliable, and allow it to adhere to itself when wrapped. A wet burrito is covered in sauce and therefore cannot be picked up. In Mexico, meat and refried beans are frequently the only fillings. In the United States, however, burrito fillings may include a combination of ingredients such as Mexican-style rice or plain rice, boiled beans or refried beans, lettuce, salsa, meat, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and various vegetables. Burrito sizes vary greatly and some can be very large. The word "burrito" means "little donkey" in Spanish, as a diminutive form of "burro", or "donkey". The name "burrito", as applied to the dish, possibly derives from the appearance of bedrolls and packs that donkeys carried. In other regions of Mexico such as in the state of Tamaulipas, similar types of food are known as "flauta" (flute). Before the development of the modern burrito, the Mesoamerican peoples of Mexico used corn tortillas to wrap foods, with fillings of chili peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, squash, and avocados.
Bryce: I love burritos. I like making them at home with peppers, onions, lots of cheese, chicken, and avocado.
Cassidy: Oh my! That sounds delicious! Do you ever pan fry them and use pico de gallo?
Bryce: Yes I have used salsa. Yes frying is good to keep them together.
Cassidy: I made fried tacos last night with beef and chicken. I can't eat avocado, it numbs my mouth.
Bryce: Too bad because it's great and a superfood. Wet burritos are great with that cheese on it.
Cassidy: I know! I'm glad there are other superfoods to choose from. I don't think I've had a wet burrito. Is it basically an enchilada?
Bryce: Yes kind of it's covered with sauce.
Cassidy: Sounds yummy. I also make crunch wraps at home, like the ones form Taco Bell.
Bryce: OMG don't get my started on nasty Taco Bell! Hey I heard other day The word "burrito" means "little donkey" in Spanish
Cassidy: Uh oh, the ones you make at home are much better. I think it's related to "burro", which means donkey.
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i like to eat cheetos. | Cheetos (formerly styled as Chee-tos until 1998) is a brand of cheese-flavored, puffed cornmeal snacks made by Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo. Fritos creator Charles Elmer Doolin invented Cheetos in 1948, and began national distribution in the U.S. The initial success of Cheetos was a contributing factor to the merger between The Frito Company and H.W. Lay & Company in 1961 to form Frito-Lay. In 1965 Frito-Lay became a subsidiary of The Pepsi-Cola Company, forming PepsiCo, the current owner of the Cheetos brand. In 2010, Cheetos was ranked as the top selling brand of cheese puffs in its primary market of the United States; worldwide the annual retail sales totaled approximately $4 billion. The original "Crunchy Cheetos" are still in production but the product line has since expanded to include 21 different types of Cheetos in North America alone. As Cheetos are sold in more than 36 countries, the flavor and composition is often varied to match regional taste and cultural preferences—such as "Savory American Cream" in China, and "Strawberry Cheetos" in Japan. Cheetos were invented in 1948 by Fritos creator Charles Elmer Doolin, who cooked early test batches in the Frito Company's Dallas, Texas-based research and development kitchen.
Jose: Cheetos are my favourite snacks! what do you think of them?
Adrian: They are cool. I love them for their cheese-flavor and puff cornmeal. They are a subsidiary of PepsiCo.
Jose: Yeah i love cheese! I never knew that about PepsiCo, wow. Could you tell me where or what year Cheetos originated from?
Adrian: Well, Fritos creator Charles Elmer Doolin invented Cheetos in 1948 and distributed nationwide in the US
Jose: That's so interesting! Do you eat Cheetos often? i have them nearly every day!
Adrian: Of course yes and i am one of those who made it ranked as the top selling brand of cheese puffs in its primary market of the United States in 2010
Jose: Oh, much appreciated haha. Not surprised really. What else can you tell me about Cheetos?
Adrian: I love the fact that Cheetos are sold in more than 36 countries
Jose: Thank you for all the information your so knowledgeable!
Adrian: You are welcome. DO you love pepsi with Cheetos because they are the same brand from PepsiCo.
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i like to run. | Terrestrial locomotion has evolved as animals adapted from aquatic to terrestrial environments. Locomotion on land raises different problems than that in water, with reduced friction being replaced by the effects of gravity. There are three basic forms of locomotion found among terrestrial animals Movement on appendages is the most common form of terrestrial locomotion, it is the basic form of locomotion of two major groups with many terrestrial members, the vertebrates and the arthropods. Important aspects of legged locomotion are posture (the way the body is supported by the legs), the number of legs, and the functional structure of the leg and foot. There are also many gaits, ways of moving the legs to locomote, such as walking, running, or jumping. Appendages can be used for movement in a number of ways. The posture, the way the body is supported by the legs, is an important aspect. There are three main ways in which vertebrates support themselves with their legs - sprawling, semi-erect, and fully erect. Some animals may use different postures in different circumstances, depending on the posture's mechanical advantages. Interestingly, there is no detectable difference in energetic cost between stances.
Breanna: I have always wondered why animals use terrestrial locomotion? Why don't they just disappear and then reappear wherever they want to be?
Devon: It is definitely an interesting topic! I believe the way the body is supported by the legs is an important part.
Breanna: Yes, my appendages are certainly helpful in giving me an upright posture. However slime molds also move, and they don't have legs. They must be teleporting, right?
Devon: I find it interesting that certain animals have different posture's depending on the situation
Breanna: Yes, i agree. I have two legs, so i understand my method of locomotion. But what about the Springtail, which hurls itself where it wants to go by using it's tail like Furcula?
Devon: I have never heard of Furcula. Do you have more information on that?
Breanna: Not right now, but that's all the hard questions. I also like the praying mantis: it has four legs, two forearms, aqnd wings. How's that for a multi modal system of terrestrial locomotion?
Devon: The praying Mantis is one of my favorites as well. There bulging eyes always freak me out
Breanna: Yes. I never knew it before, but their closest relatives are termites and cockroaches. Kinds of gives a whole new meaning to the Praying Mantis. Thanks for your time! Have a good weekend!!
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i also like eating 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.
David: I think sushi is a good meal
Shelby: Yes, I like sushi prepared either with brown rice or with white rice.
David: Is raw salmon used in sushi?
Shelby: It is true that sushi is often prepared with raw seafood, but some varieties use cooked ingredients.
David: ok
Shelby: Sushi is often served with wasabi and soy sauce. Do you like it that way?
David: Yes but I don't like the raw sea food.
Shelby: Then you probably don't like sashimi since it is sliced raw fish.
David: Yes. How those the raw fish taste?
Shelby: It can be delicious, but the fish need to be extremely fresh.
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i m also a fulltime student studying radiology at local college. | Radiology is the science that uses medical imaging to diagnose and sometimes also treat diseases within the body. A variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose and/or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of (usually minimally invasive) medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies. The acquisition of medical images is usually carried out by the radiographer, often known as a "Radiologic Technologist". The Diagnostic Radiologist, a specially trained doctor, then interprets or "reads" the images and produces a report of their findings and impression or diagnosis. In some places, a Reporting Radiographer, a radiographer with advanced training, may also interpret basic images. This report is then transmitted to the Clinician who requested the imaging. The report can initially be made as a "wet-read" which is a rapid preliminary response to a clinical question, which will generally followed later by a final report. Medical images are stored digitally in the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) where they can be viewed by all members of the healthcare team within the same health system and compared later on with future imaging exams.
Lucas: I was thinking about studying radiology, do you know anything about it?
Kate: Yes I do! It's the science of medical imaging. It's used to help diagnose people for things inside their bodies. It's very effective and a medical breakthrough.
Lucas: That sounds complicated, is there a long history behind the science of radiology?
Kate: Yes! There are a variety of techniques used, like x-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography. The person who originally studied x-rays got very sick because they didn't realized that they can hurt you
Lucas: That's really unfortunate for them! Who was that person that studied x-rays way back then?
Kate: x-radiation was discovered by a German scientist named Wilhelm Röntge. But I believe it was a lady who was first to use it for medical purposes.
Lucas: Oh okay, can you tell me more about the life of Wilhelm Röntge if possible?
Kate: I don't know much about him to be honest. He did discover that x-ray wavelengths were shorter than the UV waves, but longer than gamma rays. It's all very complicated for me.
Lucas: That does sound quite complicated. Do you know anything else about gamma rays? Those sound quite neat.
Kate: I do! They are made of photons in the largest range of photon energy! It's quite spectacular.
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i prefer the night instead of the day. | A night owl, evening person or simply owl, is a person who tends to stay up until late at night. The opposite of a night owl is an early bird, a lark as opposed to owl, someone who tends to begin sleeping at a time that is considered early and also wakes early. In several countries, especially in Scandinavia, early birds are called "A-people" and night owls are called "B-people". Researchers traditionally use the terms "morningness" and "eveningness" for the two chronotypes or diurnality and nocturnality in animal behavior. The term is derived from the primarily nocturnal habits of the owl. Usually, people who are night owls stay awake past midnight and extreme night owls may stay awake until just before or after dawn. Night owls tend to feel most energetic just before they go to sleep at night. Some night owls have a preference or habit for staying up late, or stay up to work the night shift. Night owls who work the day shift often have difficulties adapting to standard day-time working hours. Researchers have found that the genetic make-up of the circadian timing system underpins the difference between early and late chronotypes, early birds and night owls. Some night owls who have great difficulty adopting normal sleeping and waking times may have delayed sleep-phase disorder.
Diana: I'm a big night owl, often staying up late into the night, what about you?
Hector: Definitely. I usually stay awake past midnight, but I'm certainly not as extreme as I used to be. I would often stay up till after dawn when I was younger.
Diana: Do you know why you prefer to be up into the night? A lot of people don't really like it.
Hector: It's mostly a genetic thing. Where a person feels most comfortable in their circadian rhythm isn't usually up to them.
Diana: Wow, I did not know that, but that would make sense I suppose. My brother is just like me, he's a night owl as well.
Hector: That habit of staying up late into the night might help you if you ever decided to work a night shift somewhere.
Diana: That's true, I have considered working a job that works later into the night because, as a night owl, I do not really like getting up early for a typical 9-5 job.
Hector: Just be sure it's what you want to do, because disrupting your circadian rhythm can lead to cardiovascular disease and other problems, potentially.
Diana: I did not know that either, I could see where that's coming from though.
Hector: Generally speaking, it would be a good idea to talk to a doctor about it. They might also be able to give you a sleep study.
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i have 3 science classes. | Physics (from , from "phýsis" "nature") is the natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion and behavior through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force. One of the most fundamental scientific disciplines, the main goal of physics is to understand how the universe behaves. Physics is one of the oldest academic disciplines, perhaps the oldest through its inclusion of astronomy. Over the last two millennia, physics was a part of natural philosophy along with chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics, but during the scientific revolution in the 17th century, the natural sciences emerged as unique research programs in their own right. Physics intersects with many interdisciplinary areas of research, such as biophysics and quantum chemistry, and the boundaries of physics are not rigidly defined. New ideas in physics often explain the fundamental mechanisms of other sciences while opening new avenues of research in areas such as mathematics and philosophy. Physics also makes significant contributions through advances in new technologies that arise from theoretical breakthroughs. For example, advances in the understanding of electromagnetism or nuclear physics led directly to the development of new products that have dramatically transformed modern-day society, such as television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons; advances in thermodynamics led to the development of industrialization, and advances in mechanics inspired the development of calculus.
Thomas: Physics is a natural science that studies matter and its motion through space time.
Carson: That's true. It is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines. The main goal of physics is to understand the universe.
Thomas: Maybe the most famous physicist is Albert Einstein who created the mass energy equation.
Carson: That's true. He was also known for the influence he had on the philosophy of science.
Thomas: He his his knowledge to help create the first Atomic Bombs.
Carson: That all led to the 1945 drop of two fission bombs on Japan.
Thomas: That is correct. Which ultimately ended WW2 and possibly saved thousands or millions of lives.
Carson: True, but the Soviet Union still wanted in on the game and starting developing their own atomic bomb project.
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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.
Bailey: Hi, do you enjoy watching the NBA?
Summer: I do like to watch the National Basketball Association's games sometimes.
Bailey: I see, do you when it was founded?
Summer: It was founded on June 6, 1946.
Bailey: That is quite along time ago. I wonder how many teams play in the NBA
Summer: Currently 30 teams play for the NBA, one of which is a Canadian team
Bailey: A Canadian team?! I thought it was only for teams in the US.
Summer: Me too. But it was founded by owners of major ice hockey arenas in the Northwestern and Midwestern US and Canada, which might explain why there is a Canadian team.
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i am a cartographer. | Cartography (from Greek χάρτης "khartēs", "papyrus, sheet of paper, map"; and γράφειν "graphein", "write") is the study and practice of making maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively. The fundamental problems of traditional cartography are to: Modern cartography constitutes many theoretical and practical foundations of geographic information systems. The earliest known map is a matter of some debate, both because the term "map" isn't well-defined and because some artifacts that might be maps might actually be something else. A wall painting that might depict the ancient Anatolian city of Çatalhöyük (previously known as Catal Huyuk or Çatal Hüyük) has been dated to the late 7th millennium BCE. Among the prehistoric alpine rock carvings of Mount Bego (F) and Valcamonica (I), dated to the 4th millennium BCE, geometric patterns consisting of dotted rectangles and lines are widely interpreted in archaeological literature as a depiction of cultivated plots. Other known maps of the ancient world include the Minoan "House of the Admiral" wall painting from c. 1600 BCE, showing a seaside community in an oblique perspective and an engraved map of the holy Babylonian city of Nippur, from the Kassite period (14th12th centuries BCE).
Mark: I am a cartographer, do you know what that is?
Maria: Of course! It's the study of making maps.
Mark: Yes, it is an interesting profession, but one I feel is maybe a neich, since everything is going digital
Maria: I think it'll still have it's place, since one of the tenants is that maps can be built in a way that communicate the information effectively, even digitally.
Mark: that is true, the love for maps is similar to the love for books, even when digital is there you love to get your hands on the paper one
Maria: My favorite thing about maps is that they can represent anything, be it real or imagined, so I especially love maps in fantasy books.
Mark: Like Tolken? In cartography, technology has continually changed in order to meet the demands of new generations of mapmakers and map users
Maria: Exactly like Tolkien! A lot of his stories were made just to fill in what happened in the maps he made and languages he developed.
Mark: Maps can also be used just for nautical sailing or just land mass, there are so many possibilities, I also love a story you read and then can see the places on a map
Maria: Maps are just plain fun! Even if you're talking about cave paintings, ancient Greek maps, or even maps of the stars.
Mark: So true, there is a world of things you can do with them.
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i like to play video games. | Metal Gear Solid is an action-adventure stealth video game produced by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and released for the PlayStation in 1998. The game was directed, produced, and co-written by series creator Hideo Kojima, and serves as a sequel to the MSX2 video games "Metal Gear" and "", which Kojima also wrote and directed. "Metal Gear Solid" follows Solid Snake, a soldier who infiltrates a nuclear weapons facility to neutralize the terrorist threat from FOXHOUND, a renegade special forces unit. Snake must liberate two hostages, the head of DARPA and the president of a major arms manufacturer, confront the terrorists, and stop them from launching a nuclear strike. Cinematic cutscenes were rendered using the in-game engine and graphics, and voice acting was used throughout the entire game. "Metal Gear Solid" was well received, shipping more than six million copies, and scoring an average of 94/100 on the aggregate website Metacritic. It is regarded as one of the greatest and most important video games of all time and is often seen as the game which helped popularize the stealth genre. The commercial success of the title prompted the release of an expanded version for the PlayStation and PC, titled "Metal Gear Solid: Integral"; and a remake, "" was later released for the GameCube.
Gabriel: Do you like Metal Gear Solid? I loved Snake, especially in Smash Bros
Abigail: Snake is depicted as a former Green Beret and a highly skilled special ops soldier.
Gabriel: He is super masculine, but also really cool as well, he does some awesome stuff
Abigail: Yeah, its crazy that he has to act alone and only talks to his commanding officers via radio.
Gabriel: He rarely communicates with others in person but is ver bright
Abigail: The game was first released to PlayStation back in 1998.
Gabriel: Yup, I played that one day in and day out!
Abigail: I loved the original PlayStation Consoles. They are the first video game console to ship 100 million units.
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i like to play baseball. | Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each who take turns batting and fielding. The batting team attempts to score runs by hitting a ball (that is thrown by the opposing team's pitcher) with a bat swung by the batter, and then running counter-clockwise around a series of four bases: first, second, third, and home plate. A run is scored when a player advances around the bases and touches home plate. Players on the batting team take turns hitting against the pitcher of the fielding team, which tries to prevent runs by getting hitters out in any of several ways. A player on the batting team who reaches a base safely can later attempt to advance to subsequent bases during teammates' turns batting, such as on a hit or by other means. The teams switch between batting and fielding whenever the fielding team records three outs. One turn batting for both teams, beginning with the visiting team, constitutes an inning. A game is composed of nine innings, and the team with the greater number of runs at the end of the game wins. If scores are tied at the end of nine innings, extra innings are usually played. Baseball has no game clock, although most games end in the ninth inning.
Abby: Hi I like base ball
Stephanie: Well I'm not really a fan of Base ball, though its a bat and ball.played between two teams of nine players each who take turns.
Abby: A player on the batting team who reaches first base without being called "out"
Stephanie: Baseball and the other modern bat, ball and running games ,like cricket has its origin in Europe and Early Britain.
Abby: Baseball evolved from older bat-and-ball games already being played in England by the mid-18th century. This game was brought by immigrants to North America
Stephanie: Nice submission I must say ,Base ball family of related bat-and-ball games..
Abby: Yes buddy,A game is usually composed of nine innings, and the team with the greater number of runs at the end of the game wins.
Stephanie: Theres other aspect called the."Medieval football which is a modern term used for a wide variety of localised football games which were invented and played in Europe.
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i like early 2000s indie music. | Independent music (often shortened to indie music or indie) is music produced independently from major commercial record labels or their subsidiaries, a process that may include an autonomous, do-it-yourself approach to recording and publishing. The term "indie" is sometimes also used to describe a genre (such as indie rock and indie pop); as a genre term, "indie" may include music that is not independently produced, and most independent music artists do not fall into a single, defined musical style or genre, and usually create music that can be categorized into other genres. Independent labels have a long history of promoting developments in popular music, stretching back to the post-war period in the United States, with labels such as Sun Records, King Records, and Stax. In the United Kingdom during the 1950s and 1960s, the major record companies had so much power that independent labels struggled to become established. Several British producers and artists launched independent labels as outlets for their work and artists they liked, but the majority failed as commercial ventures and were swallowed up by the majors. In the United States, independent labels and distributors often banded together to form organizations to promote trade and parity within the industry.
Allison: do you like music
Stephen: I really do. Especially Independent Music. In the UK in the 50's and 60's it started becoming big.
Allison: i listen to music sometimes i dont have a radio
Stephen: You should use the internet, there are many places to listen. In the United States, Indie labels banded together to promote trade.
Allison: i guest your right
Stephen: It must have been tough being an independent label because there's always a risk of being swallowed up by those large labels.
Allison: i dont no to much after this stuff
Stephen: Well It's good that those indie labels didn't think like that and instead have a history of promoting developments in the pop music we all know and love.
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my favorite player is mike trout. | Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is a six-time MLB All-Star, and received the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2014 and 2016 (finishing second in the 2012, 2013 and 2015 votes). He throws and bats right-handed, stands tall, and weighs . Trout was a first-round pick by the Angels in the 2009 MLB draft and made a brief major league appearance in 2011. He became a regular player for the Angels the subsequent season and won the 2012 AL Rookie of the Year Award unanimously. He is under contract with the Angels through 2020. Nicknamed "The Millville Meteor", Trout's MLB performances have received praise from both the mainstream media and sabermetricians. He is regarded as one of the most outstanding young players in the history of baseball, as well as one of the best current players in all of MLB. Trout led the American League in wins above replacement (WAR) in each of his first five full seasons (according to Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference.com). Born in Vineland, New Jersey, to Jeff and Debbie Trout, he has two older siblings, sister Teal and brother Tyler.
Morgan: Michael Nelson Trout was a famous baseball player
Brooke: Never heard of him, what makes him so famous?
Morgan: Michael Nelson Trout is a famous LA player who rose through the ranks quickly and is a great player, he isnt super famous tho
Brooke: Ahh okay that's fair.
Morgan: Michael Nelson Trout is a center fielder for the LA Angels
Brooke: Oh he still plays?
Morgan: yes Michael Nelson Trout still plays, he was born in 1991 so hes still quite young
Brooke: Oh wow I didn't know that.
Morgan: Trout is a six-time MLB All-Star, hes one of the best players
Brooke: Wow that's pretty damn impressive.
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i have a family that are all tall. | Human height or stature is the distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head in a human body, standing erect. It is measured using a stadiometer, usually in centimetres when using the metric system, or feet and inches when using the imperial system. A particular genetic profile in men called Y haplotype I-M170 is correlated with height. Ecological data shows that as the frequency of this genetic profile increases in the population, the average male height in a country also increases. When populations share genetic background and environmental factors, average height is frequently characteristic within the group. Exceptional height variation (around 20% deviation from average) within such a population is sometimes due to gigantism or dwarfism, which are medical conditions caused by specific genes or endocrine abnormalities. The development of human height can serve as an indicator of two key welfare components, namely nutritional quality and health. In regions of poverty or warfare, environmental factors like chronic malnutrition during childhood or adolescence may result in delayed growth and/or marked reductions in adult stature even without the presence of any of these medical conditions.
Joshua: I have a lot of tall people in my family. How about you?
Kelly: We range in height. There is a particular genetic profile in men that is correlated with height.
Joshua: Oh, is it the same with women?
Kelly: No, in the male is the Y haplotype I-M170.
Joshua: My boyfriends family has a bunch of tall women. I wonder if they also have a certain gene.
Kelly: Perhaps. As the frequency of the Y haplotype increases the average male height rises, so why not the female height too?
Joshua: Yes, that is what I am thinking. There has to be something genetic about it.
Kelly: Oddly, in my family all the girls were short and all the boys were tall! Height by gender measured from the bottom of our feet to the top of our head.
Joshua: That is interesting. Maybe there are two different genes passed down based on gender.
Kelly: Well, yes X chromosome for women and Y for men with the perhaps Y haplotype.
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my favorite food is strawberries. | The garden strawberry (or simply strawberry; Fragaria × ananassa) is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus "Fragaria", collectively known as the strawberries. It is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as preserves, juice, pies, ice creams, milkshakes, and chocolates. Artificial strawberry flavorings and aromas are also widely used in many products like lip gloss, candy, hand sanitizers, perfume, and many others. The garden strawberry was first bred in Brittany, France, in the 1750s via a cross of "Fragaria virginiana" from eastern North America and "Fragaria chiloensis", which was brought from Chile by Amédée-François Frézier in 1714. Cultivars of "Fragaria" × "ananassa" have replaced, in commercial production, the woodland strawberry ("Fragaria vesca"), which was the first strawberry species cultivated in the early 17th century. The strawberry is not, from a botanical point of view, a berry. Technically, it is an aggregate accessory fruit, meaning that the fleshy part is derived not from the plant's ovaries but from the receptacle that holds the ovaries.
Kaylee: Strawberry is my favorite cultivated fruit of all time. Do you want to learn more about strawberries?
Collin: Sure, I love strawberries! I really like them in strawberry shortcake!
Kaylee: I really enjoy the bright red color, juicy texture and sweetness. When you are picking strawberries, the entire field has a special aroma.
Collin: Yeah, they really do smell wonderful. How long does it take for strawberries to grow?
Kaylee: Strawberries are known as a hybrid species of the genus "Fragia", and grows in the early spring and takes around 4-6 weeks for it to be ripe.
Collin: That's pretty quick. Maybe I should try to grow my own. I wonder how hard it is.
Kaylee: It should be easy! It grows quick and you can consume them in large quantities. Strawberries are super delicious with chocolate.
Collin: Tell me about it! Chocolate covered strawberries are a great Valentine's gift as well!
Kaylee: I agree - chocolate when hot in liquid form poured over the strawberries are amazing. It adds a special flavor to other foods.
Collin: You are making me hungry talking about it. Now I need to go buy some lol!
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i prefer reading to sports. | A novel is any relatively long work of narrative fiction, normally in prose, and typically published as a book. The genre has been described as having "a continuous and comprehensive history of about two thousand years," with its origins in classical Greece and Rome, in medieval and early modern romance, and in the tradition of the novella. The latter, an Italian word for a short story to distinguish it from a novel, has been used in English since the 18th century for a work that falls somewhere in between. Ian Watt, in "The Rise of the Novel", suggested in 1957 that the novel first came into being in the early 18th century. Miguel de Cervantes author of "Don Quixote" (the first part of which was published in 1605), is frequently cited as the first significant European novelist of the modern era. The romance is a closely related long prose narrative. Walter Scott defined it as "a fictitious narrative in prose or verse; the interest of which turns upon marvellous and uncommon incidents", whereas in the novel "the events are accommodated to the ordinary train of human events and the modern state of society". However, many romances, including the historical romances of Scott, Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" and Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick", are also frequently called novels, and Scott describes romance as a "kindred term".
Chelsea: I always preferred reading to playing sports. I'm not a bulky guy. How about you?
Alejandro: I love to read! Especially novels, which are typically long works of narrative fiction. Do you have a favorite author?
Chelsea: To be honest, it varies with age. A few years ago I would have said J.K. Rowling, Brian Jacques, or Jules Verne. Now it's Stephen King, James Patterson, or similar.
Alejandro: All great choices! I think Walter Scott summed up novels the best when he said of novels, "the events are accommodated to the ordinary train of human events and the modern state of society." Very different from poems.
Chelsea: Oh, that's deep. I like it! And, yes, it's very attuned to the personality of the reader. After all, imagination is simply the inner reflections of your fantasies
Alejandro: Oh, I love that! It's hard to believe that novels have been around since 1605 when Miguel de Cervantes wrote "Don Quixote." Times sure have changed!
Chelsea: You have a good point, though. A lot are based off reality and modern affairs. At least, to a degree. I always like to say that behind every story is a spin of truth. With that said, for as long as we've been able to write...novels have been a great tool :)
Alejandro: They sure have been! I do still love classics like "Wuthering Heights" and "Moby-Dick" too. They are still relevant today! Do you agree?
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i am a vegan. | Veganism is both the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of either the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan ( ). Distinctions are sometimes made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is "environmental veganism", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the harvesting or industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. Well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease, including heart disease. They are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life including during infancy and pregnancy by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents nor during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Charlotte: Veganism is both a practice and a mindset. Do you practice it?
Andrea: How did people get the idea of becoming vegans?
Charlotte: Well, those who decided to be a vegan saw animals as not a commodity, but living things capable of emotion, feeling, and knowing their imminent death! So whenever the first person to see animals that way is when it started, haha
Andrea: How many categories of Veganism are out there?
Charlotte: There are two main distinctions when it comes to veganism, ethical and dietary!
Andrea: How long have the word vegan been around?
Charlotte: Oh, sorry, I don't know that. But you might be delighted to know that there are vegan and vegetarian festivals!
Andrea: What does strict vegan mean?
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i want to put my photos to a music video staring adam levin. | 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.
Daisy: Adam Levine is a great singer and songwriter
Collin: I have heard of him. Where is he from?
Daisy: He was born and raised in Los Angeles
Collin: I see, and what are his best songs or albums?
Daisy: Hes had a lot as the lead singer of Maroon 5
Collin: Oh Maroon 5! I love that band. Can you tell me more about Maroon 5?
Daisy: Maroon 5 is a huge pop rock band in america
Collin: Yes they are kinda old school, I listened to them years ago. Who are the band members?
Daisy: Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, mickey madden, and james valtentine
Collin: Oh I see, what are their hit singles?
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my favorite band is one direction. | One Direction (commonly abbreviated as 1D) are an English-Irish pop boy band based in London, composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik until the latter's departure on 25 March 2015. The group signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records after forming and finishing third in the seventh series of the British televised singing competition "The X Factor" in 2010. Propelled to international success by social media, One Direction's five albums, "Up All Night" (2011), "Take Me Home" (2012), "Midnight Memories" (2013), "Four" (2014), and "Made in the A.M." (2015), topped charts in most major markets, and generated hit singles including "What Makes You Beautiful", "Live While We're Young", "Little Things", "Best Song Ever", "Story of My Life", "Drag Me Down" and "Perfect". Their awards include six Brit Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, eleven MTV Europe Music Awards, seven American Music Awards (including Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015), and 28 Teen Choice Awards, among many others. According to Nick Gatfield, the chairman and chief executive of Sony Music Entertainment UK, One Direction represented a $50 million business empire by June 2012.
Trenton: Do you know that One direction is an English-Irish pop boy band based in London?
Sabrina: I didn't tell me more please
Trenton: The group at it's inception was made up of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik
Sabrina: Which song brought them fame and international sucess?
Trenton: Social media like FB and Instagram helped alot but 5 of their albums One Direction's five albums, "Up All Night" (2011), "Take Me Home" (2012), "Midnight Memories" (2013), "Four" (2014), and "Made in the A.M." (2015) topped charts
Sabrina: Wow they must be really good
Trenton: For a very young group they made about One Direction represented a $50 million business empire by June 2012 in about 3 years of starting
Sabrina: Did any member leave the group?
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i like fishing. | Fishing tackle is the equipment used by fishermen when fishing. Almost any equipment or gear used for fishing can be called fishing tackle. Some examples are hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, rods, reels, baits, lures, spears, nets, gaffs, traps, waders and tackle boxes. Gear that is attached to the end of a fishing line is called terminal tackle. This includes hooks, leaders, swivels, sinkers, floats, split rings and wire, snaps, beads, spoons, blades, spinners and clevises to attach spinner blades to fishing lures. Sometimes the term fishing rig is used for a completed assembly of tackle ready for fishing. Fishing tackle can be contrasted with fishing techniques. Fishing tackle refers to the physical equipment that is used when fishing, whereas fishing techniques refers to the manner in which the tackle is used when fishing. The term "tackle", with the meaning "apparatus for fishing", has been in use from 1398 AD. Fishing tackle is also called fishing gear. However the term fishing gear is more usually used in the context of commercial fishing, whereas fishing tackle is more often used in the context of recreational fishing. This article covers equipment used by recreational fishermen.
Colton: I like to fish. I use many fishing tackles depending on what I am trying to catch.
Spencer: I am intrigued. What tackle would you use if you were fishing for brook trout?
Colton: Last time I fished for trout I used earthworms and crickets. They like those baits if I recall.
Spencer: I suppose that is an excellent choice. Earthworms are easily found in soil, and feed on dead or organic matter.
Colton: They are also pretty easy to grow for people who like to fish a lot. I usually just buy them at my local bait store.
Spencer: You can grow them in your garden. Biturbation, or the reworking of soil was originated by Charles Darwin in his garden in the 1800's
Colton: I didn't know that. I think earthworms help with soil nutrients in gardens, if I recall.
Spencer: Just wqatch out for carnivorous plants in your garden. They trap and consume animals. I saw that once in a movie. You don't want to go that way.
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i fell in love this summer. | Courtship is the period in a couple's relationship which precedes their engagement and marriage, or establishment of an agreed relationship of a more enduring kind. During courtship, a couple get to know each other and decide if there will be an engagement or other such agreement. A courtship may be an informal and private matter between two people or may be a public affair, or a formal arrangement with family approval. Traditionally, in the case of a formal engagement, it has been perceived that it is the role of a male to actively "court" or "woo" a female, thus encouraging her to understand him and her receptiveness to a proposal of marriage. The average duration of courtship varies considerably throughout the world. Furthermore, there is vast individual variation between couples. Courtship may be completely omitted, as in cases of some arranged marriages where the couple do not meet before the wedding. In the United Kingdom, a poll of 3,000 engaged or married couples resulted in an average duration between first meeting and accepted proposal of marriage of 2 years and 11 months, with the women feeling ready to accept at an average of 2 years and 7 months. Regarding duration between proposal and wedding, the UK poll above gave an average of 2 years and 3 months.
Bailey: I just met my soulmate! I never thought it could happen, but it did, and I love him so much! He said he wants to court me! So sweet!
Victoria: How wonderful! Courtship marks the beginning of a more enduring kind of relationship, but before engagement and marriage
Bailey: Really? I never heard of the term until he said he wanted to court me! Tonight he's taking me to the movies! I can't wait!
Victoria: Well, a courtship can be informal and private, or it can be a formal public arrangement with your family's approval!
Bailey: My family better approve! I think he's great! I hope we have a long courtship!
Victoria: Traditionally, the purpose of a courtship was for the male to court the female, encouraging her to understand him and become open to a marriage proposal
Bailey: Proposal?? I'm swooning! I think I already understand him, but I guess I should take my time and not rush into anything.
Victoria: Well, the duration of courtship varies a lot around the world
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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".
Avery: I love mac and cheese!
Emmanuel: So do I! Some people put vegetables, meat and breadcrumbs in their macaroni and cheese, but I don't. Do you?
Avery: nah i like it the classic way
Emmanuel: Same here. Cheddar cheese is most commonly used, but I make mine with American cheese. How do you make yours?
Avery: out of a box :) .. cheese sauce packets.. velveta
Emmanuel: The boxed stuff is good but sometimes I make homemade macaroni and cheese. I make it like a casserole baked in the oven.
Avery: thats cool, i try to make it a quick meal
Emmanuel: I do too sometimes. I think macaroni and cheese is such a comfort food. Do you agree?
Avery: yes totally agree
Emmanuel: I recently learned that macaroni and cheese has been found in cookbooks since 1770! I never realized people have been eating it for that long!
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i am a huge fan of baseball. | Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each who take turns batting and fielding. The batting team attempts to score runs by hitting a ball (that is thrown by the opposing team's pitcher) with a bat swung by the batter, and then running counter-clockwise around a series of four bases: first, second, third, and home plate. A run is scored when a player advances around the bases and touches home plate. Players on the batting team take turns hitting against the pitcher of the fielding team, which tries to prevent runs by getting hitters out in any of several ways. A player on the batting team who reaches a base safely can later attempt to advance to subsequent bases during teammates' turns batting, such as on a hit or by other means. The teams switch between batting and fielding whenever the fielding team records three outs. One turn batting for both teams, beginning with the visiting team, constitutes an inning. A game is composed of nine innings, and the team with the greater number of runs at the end of the game wins. If scores are tied at the end of nine innings, extra innings are usually played. Baseball has no game clock, although most games end in the ninth inning.
Kyle: Baseball is such an interesting game played between two teams.
Cassidy: I love baseball. What are two of your favorite teams?
Kyle: Hard to choose since the Major Baseball League has so many teams.
Cassidy: Have you ever been to a Major League Baseball stadium?
Kyle: I have watched MLB on NBC, lol.
Cassidy: NBC Chicago has the Chicago Cubs. I would recommend Wrigley Field if you ever go to one in your lifetime :)
Kyle: I have seen the Chicago Cubs when I was younger. It is great..
Cassidy: I haven't been there since I was 8 years old. It's a great atmosphere.
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i volunteer at an animal shelter. | 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.
Adam: It's so important to adopt a pet from the animal shelter
Claire: Those lost and abandoned animals deserve a chance at having a good life.
Adam: I agree. My cat was adopted from an animal shelter and she's the sweetest thing.
Claire: I only support "no-kill" shelters because they would never harm a healthy animal.
Adam: Me too. All the shelters in my county are no-kill. Have you ever adopted from an animal shelter?
Claire: Yes! I have three dogs that have all been adopted from "no-kill'' shelters.
Adam: That's great! Animal shelters are such a sad place to visit. Feels good to take a pet out of there.
Claire: Yes it does feel good to help an animal.I just wish more people would get their pets fixed so we wouldnt have such and overpopulation problem,
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i like to sing broadway show tunes. | Broadway theatre, commonly known as Broadway, refers to the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Along with London's West End theatre, Broadway theatre is widely considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. The Theater District is a popular tourist attraction in New York City. According to The Broadway League, for the 2016–2017 season (which ended May 21, 2017), total attendance was 13,270,343 and Broadway shows had US$1,449,399,149 in grosses, with attendance down 0.4%, grosses up 5.5%, and playing weeks down 4.1%. The great majority of Broadway shows are musicals. Historian Martin Shefter argues, "'Broadway musicals,' culminating in the productions of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, became enormously influential forms of American popular culture" and helped make New York City the cultural capital of the nation. New York did not have a significant theatre presence until about 1750, when actor-managers Walter Murray and Thomas Kean established a resident theatre company at the Theatre on Nassau Street, which held about 280 people.
Daniel: I love watching Broadway theatre! Most of them are musicals but I don't mind. Do you have a favorite?
Jack: I do like some, I really liked "Grease", have you seen it?
Daniel: I've never seen Grease the 1971 musiscal but I have seen the John Travolta movie. Have you seen Hamilton?
Jack: I haven't, I really haven't seen many broadway theater, but would like to go to some. Any suggestions?
Daniel: If you haven't seen many Broadway shows, I recommend taking a trip to New York and going to their theatre district. If you can get Hamilton tickets, it's a must!
Jack: I'll keep that in mind if I ever make it to the big apple! I heard "Rent" was a good show. Have you seen it by chance?
Daniel: I haven't seen Rent the musical yet, but like before I've seen the movie! haha
Jack: Lol, that sounds like me too. My daughter is almost 15 and I think she would enjoy going to a broadway musical, hope we can soon.
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i enjoy horseback riding. | Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, "horseman", "horse"), more often known as riding, horse riding (British English) or horseback riding (American English), refers to the skill of riding, driving, steeplechasing or vaulting with horses. This broad description includes the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, artistic or cultural exercises and competitive sport. Horses are trained and ridden for practical working purposes such as in police work or for controlling herd animals on a ranch. They are also used in competitive sports including, but not limited to, dressage, endurance riding, eventing, reining, show jumping, tent pegging, vaulting, polo, horse racing, driving and rodeo (See additional equestrian sports listed later in this article for more examples). Some popular forms of competition are grouped together at horse shows, where horses perform in a wide variety of disciplines. Horses (and other equids such as mules) are used for non-competitive recreational riding such as fox hunting, trail riding or hacking. There is public access to horse trails in almost every part of the world; many parks, ranches and public stables offer both guided and independent riding.
Laura: I so enjoy horseback riding. i don't have a lot of opportunity to ride anymore though.
Autumn: What are some horseback riding techniques you learned?
Laura: I was a lay person sitting on a horse, lol. I would love to know how to show jump.
Autumn: How can riding a horse be useful in everyday life?
Laura: Obviously, we don't require horses as much as those, say, in the Middle Ages when it is was critical to use horses for transport and agriculture chores.
Autumn: That makes sense now that we have automobiles. When were horses first domesticated?
Laura: I think the actual date of domestication is hard to pin down but 3500 BC seems to have some consensus.
Autumn: What can you tell me about horse racing? I'm concerned this may be a form of animal cruelty.
Laura: I know that there are a lot of animal cruelty complaints in rodeo. I bet this applies to horse racing as well.
Autumn: Well I hope they are trained right because they have feelings just like us.
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i love watching game of thrones. | Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire", George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is "A Game of Thrones". It is filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Spain, and the United States. The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and its seventh season ended on August 27, 2017. The series will conclude with its eighth season premiering in 2019. Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, "Game of Thrones" has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast but centers on three primary story arcs. The first story arc centers on the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the dynastic noble families either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from the throne. The second story arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, exiled and plotting a return to the throne. The third story arc centers on the longstanding brotherhood charged with defending the realm against the ancient threats of the fierce peoples and legendary creatures that lie far north, and an impending winter that threatens the realm.
Erica: Tyrion Lannister is my favorite character on Game of thrones - How about you?
Brady: I have never seen game of thrones , what channel is it on
Erica: It's a show on HBO channel based off the fantasy books by George R.R. Martin.
Brady: and what is it abouty
Erica: The show is about different kingdoms and characters vying for political power and dominion over the world of Westeros.
Brady: okay so it is sci fi
Erica: Actually it's fantasy. Westeros is a medieval world with dragons.
Brady: oh nice i like that
Erica: There are seven kingdoms fighting for power and behind a gigantic wall lies a horde of magical zombies. and wizards.
Brady: very imaginative
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i work at a coffee shop. | Starbucks Corporation is an American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971. As of November 2016, it operates 23,768 locations worldwide. Starbucks is considered the main representative of "second wave coffee", initially distinguishing itself from other coffee-serving venues in the US by taste, quality, and customer experience while popularizing darkly roasted coffee. Since the 2000s, third wave coffee makers have targeted quality-minded coffee drinkers with hand-made coffee based on lighter roasts, while Starbucks nowadays uses automated espresso machines for efficiency and safety reasons. Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee known as VIA, espresso, caffe latte, full- and loose-leaf teas including Teavana tea products, Evolution Fresh juices, Frappuccino beverages, La Boulange pastries, and snacks including items such as chips and crackers; some offerings (including their annual fall launch of the Pumpkin Spice Latte) are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store. Many stores sell pre-packaged food items, hot and cold sandwiches, and drinkware including mugs and tumblers; select "Starbucks Evenings" locations offer beer, wine, and appetizers.
Derek: hello, i work at a coffee shop in my spare time
Makayla: Do you work at Starbucks? Starbucks operates 23,768 locations worldwide.
Derek: yes, a Starbucks down the street from me
Makayla: How long have you been working there? The first starbucks was founded in 1971!
Derek: just started this year, I did not realized they have been around so long
Makayla: They've been around for a while. The first starbucks was actually in downtown Seattle.
Derek: and ever since they have been multiplying like rabbits
Makayla: There's so many! The original starbucks is now a tourist destination and usually has a crowd, people are crazy.
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i think i am fabulous. | Narcissism is the pursuit of gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one's own attributes. The term originated from Greek mythology, where the young Narcissus fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water. Narcissism is a concept in psychoanalytic theory, which was popularly introduced in Sigmund Freud's essay "On Narcissism" (1914). The American Psychiatric Association has listed the classification narcissistic personality disorder in its "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM) since 1968, drawing on the historical concept of megalomania. Narcissism is also considered a social or cultural problem. It is a factor in trait theory used in various self-report inventories of personality such as the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory. It is one of the three dark triadic personality traits (the others being psychopathy and Machiavellianism). Except in the sense of primary narcissism or healthy self-love, narcissism is usually considered a problem in a person's or group's relationships with self and others. Narcissism is not the same as egocentrism. The term "narcissism" comes from the Greek myth about Narcissus (, ""), a handsome Greek youth who, according to Ovid, rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo.
Michael: Hey, do you know anything about Narcissism?
Danielle: I have some personal acquaintances who suffer from Narcissism.
Michael: Really? Who in your family, what are they like?
Danielle: They don't know they suffer from it. They always have to have situations look good on them, no matter who they throw under the bus. Its exhausting.
Michael: Sounds pretty bad. How do you dell with their egotism and vanity?
Danielle: I've learned I'm a valuable soul so I distance myself from them. Don't tell them a lot of personal information. Keep conversations short and shallow.
Michael: Yeah, I suppose any contact will just feed their problems, maybe leaving some of Sigmund Freud's work on the subject near them will set off some bulbs!
Danielle: Exactly. They thrive on drama it seems. You know, one would hope! But it is mentally draining to go through the work of prepping situational comebacks.
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i surf often. | Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which is usually carrying the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or in rivers in the form of a standing wave or tidal bore. However, surfers can also utilize artificial waves such as those from boat wakes and the waves created in artificial wave pools. The term "surfing" refers to the act of riding a wave, regardless of whether the wave is ridden with a board or without a board, and regardless of the stance used. The native peoples of the Pacific, for instance, surfed waves on alaia, paipo, and other such craft, and did so on their belly and knees. The modern-day definition of surfing, however, most often refers to a surfer riding a wave standing up on a surfboard; this is also referred to as stand-up surfing. Another prominent form of surfing is body boarding, when a surfer rides a wave on a bodyboard, either lying on their belly, drop knee, or sometimes even standing up on a body board. Other types of surfing include knee boarding, surf matting (riding inflatable mats), and using foils.
Christina: I do not personally surf but I was surprised to see that an individual can actually surf in lakes or rivers. Do you surf?
Devon: I don't surf, but I live a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Lots of surfers in this area.
Christina: I lived in Charleston, SC for years on the Atlantic. I was also surprised to see that surfing started with the ancient Polynesians.
Devon: Wow! That's interesting. Polynesian Culture fascinates me. Have you ever been to Hawaii or French Polynesia?
Christina: I have never been to Hawaii but would love to visit there! I see that Hawaii is the most northern island group in Polynesia. have you visited there?
Devon: I have not visited Hawaii but is in my 10 year plan. My neighbors lived there for years and loved it. I'd love to eat some fresh pineapple and go hike up a volcano.
Christina: You will have no problem finding volcanoes! lol The state encompasses almost the entire hawaiian archipaelago!
Devon: Hopefully it would be a non-active volcano. The news of the active volcanoes there are crazy. I would love to eat some fresh Poke too.
Christina: What in the world is Poke? lol You have raised my curiosity!
Devon: Poke is raw marinated tuna. They have all different flavors and its super fresh. So amazing.
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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.
Caitlin: I work as a teller at a bank.
Carson: Do you enjoy your job? Is it interesting?
Caitlin: Yes I think it is pretty interesting. I handle large amounts of cash all day.
Carson: I would think that could be intimidating, especially if you mis-count.
Caitlin: Yes, being the front line of the bank can be a bit stressful. You just have to take it slow and steady.
Carson: Do you ever worry about someone robbing the bank?
Caitlin: Not really. If someone robs the bank we are ordered to give them the money. We let the cops handle the rest.
Carson: Do you have panic buttons under your desk or something to alert the cops immediately?
Caitlin: Yes I have a concealed panic button under my desk.
Carson: I always wondered if those were real. I would imagine you meet some interesting people.
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my favorite drink is cuba libre. | Rum and Coke, or a Cuba Libre (; , "Free Cuba" libre here an adjective, not a verb), is a highball cocktail consisting of cola, rum, and traditionally lime juice on ice. The cocktail originated in the early 20th century in Cuba, after the country won independence in the Spanish–American War. It quickly became popular across Cuba and in many other countries, and has been one of the world's most popular alcoholic drinks. Traditionally, the cola ingredient is Coca-Cola ("Coke"), and the alcohol is a Cuban light rum such as Bacardi. However, the drink may be made with various types of rums and cola brands, and lime juice may or may not be included. The drink was created in Cuba in the early 1900s, but its exact origins are not known with certainty. It became popular shortly after 1900, when bottled Coca-Cola was first imported into Cuba from the United States. It is associated with the heavy U.S. presence in Cuba following the Spanish–American War of 1898; the drink's traditional name, "Cuba Libre" (Free Cuba), was the slogan of the Cuban independence movement. The Cuba Libre is sometimes said to have been created during the Spanish-American War. However, this predates the first distribution of Coca-Cola to Cuba in 1900.
Sofia: I like rum and coke.
Alexander: Rum and coke is one of the best drinks for me to be able to down alcohol.
Sofia: Yea it is very good and blasting the flavor away.
Alexander: Yup, all that cola and lime taste to help you ignore the rum.
Sofia: i need to drink sometime again
Alexander: Same here, I'll have to buy some rum and coke and lime juice to make some.
Sofia: oo that sounds good with lime juice.
Alexander: I know, it really helps to make it not too sweet. I love lime anyway so I always have it in my rum and coke.
Sofia: Yea soudns refreshing.
Alexander: They originated in Cuba back in the 20th century.
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i eat eggs and bacon for breakfast. | Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork. Bacon is prepared from several different cuts of meat, typically from the pork belly or from back cuts, which has less fat than the belly. It is eaten on its own, as a side dish (particularly in breakfasts), or used as a minor ingredient to flavour dishes (e.g., the club sandwich). Bacon is also used for barding and larding roasts, especially game, including venison and pheasant. The word is derived from the Old High German "bacho", meaning "buttock", "ham" or "side of bacon", and is cognate with the Old French "bacon". Meat from other animals, such as beef, lamb, chicken, goat, or turkey, may also be cut, cured, or otherwise prepared to resemble bacon, and may even be referred to as "bacon". Such use is common in areas with significant Jewish and Muslim populations, both of which prohibit the consumption of pigs. Bacon is cured through either a process of injecting with or soaking in brine, known as wet curing, or using plain salt, known as dry curing. Bacon brine has added curing ingredients, most notably sodium nitrite or, less often, potassium nitrate (saltpeter), which speed the curing and stabilize color. Fresh bacon may then be dried for weeks or months in cold air, or it may be smoked of boiled.
Jorge: Bacon comes from the pork belly or from back cut of the pig.
Abby: I love eating bacon. It is a lot of fat though.
Jorge: What you normally eat bacon with ?
Abby: I usually have it on a burger or with breakfast.
Jorge: Many people have it in breakfast and I think that originated from England or English Breakfast.
Abby: Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. I love going out to eat at restaurants for breakfast.
Jorge: It is one of the most important meals of the day because it sets the mood for the whole day.
Abby: I always make sure I order bacon. I think they have gone too crazy with bacon these days putting it in chocolate and desserts
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i have two border collies. | The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep. It was specifically bred for intelligence and obedience. Considered highly intelligent, extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic, they frequently compete with great success in sheepdog trials and dog sports. They are often cited as the most intelligent of all domestic dogs. Border Collies continue to be employed in their traditional work of herding livestock throughout the world. In general, Border Collies are medium-sized dogs with a moderate amount of coat, which is most often thick and sheds often. They have a double coat that varies from smooth to rough and is occasionally curled. While black and white is the most commonly seen colour pattern of the Border Collie, the breed appears in just about any colour and pattern known to occur in dogs. Some of these include black tricolour (black/tan/white), liver and white, and red tricolour (red/tan/white) which have also been seen regularly, and other colours such as blue, lilac, red merle, blue merle, brindle, and Australian red (also known as ee red, blonde, recessive red, or gold) which is seen less frequently.
Cole: I have two border collies, very nice working herding dogs.
Peyton: Wow lucky you! I love that breed.
Cole: They are specifically bred for their obedience and intelligence. Very nice pairing.
Peyton: I know, they are the smartest dog breed right?
Cole: I think so, they are also amazing at dog sports, and sheepdog trials because of that intelligence.
Peyton: It's crazy how smart they are!
Cole: I love their double coat which varies from smooth and rough and even curly.
Peyton: I never heard of that, honestly.
Cole: Sure and even though white and black is the common fur color you can breed them for any color you want so full customization.
Peyton: Wow, really? That's so cool!
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my guilty pleasure is mcdonald s. | McDonald's is a fast food company that was founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand. The first time a McDonald's franchise used the Golden Arches logo was in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald's had its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but has approved plans to move its global headquarters to Chicago by 2018. McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across approximately 36,900 outlets as of 2016. Although McDonald's is known for its hamburgers, they also sell cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their food, the company has added to its menu salads, fish, smoothies, and fruit. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants.
Levi: I love to eat at McDonald's, a fast food company founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald.
Angelica: I could eat mcdonalds every meal every day
Levi: It is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue. They are in over 100 countries. I love the Big Mac.
Angelica: I wonder how many franchises there are now?
Levi: There were 36,900 outlets as of 2016. The Big Mac was introduced in Pittsburgh in 1967 and nationwide in 1968.
Angelica: Big Mac is one of my favorites along with the Quarter pounder with cheese
Levi: The Big Mac had two previous names: The Aristocrat, and Blue Ribbon Burger. Those names didn't last very long.
Angelica: Never heard of them but I also like the fish sandqich
Levi: Those are good. Burger King tried to imitate the Big Mac with their Big King sandwich. It was on the menu for over 20 years.
Angelica: I love the McRib but they only have it at limited times
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i listen to katie perry while in the shower. | Katie Jane Perry (born 30 December 1980) is an English-born Australian fashion designer. Her label began in the Paddington Markets, and continued with a shop in Sydney. Perry was born in Camden, London, England. In early years, after the separation of her parents, she traveled with her mother and her mother's partner, and lived on four continents (Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia). She now lives in Sydney. Her mother worked closely with the Benetton brothers before launching her own label in the 1970s, dressing those such as Diana, Princess of Wales and Paul McCartney. Perry studied at FBI Fashion College in Glebe, Sydney. She launched her label in 2007. She chose to have the collection made in Australia, using Australian jersey fabric. In September 2008, Perry submitted a trademark application for her label, which was formally approved as trademark number 1264761 in the Australian Official Journal of Trademarks, on 29 January 2009. In June 2009, she launched the "Katie Perry Studio" in Mosman, New South Wales. In June 2009, a Brisbane firm of intellectual property lawyers, Fisher Adams Kelly, acting for the American pop singer Katy Perry, applied to IP Australia to oppose the new trademark, on the basis of a similarity of names.
Grace: Katy Perry Is my favorite artist from London to listen to while showering.
Carson: I like some of her songs but I am more of a Queen fan. I like to listen to them anywhere!
Grace: Freddie Mercury was the lead vocalist right?
Carson: Yes! I love them! Have you been to any Katy Perry concerts?
Grace: I saw her Superbowl halftime performance in August 2014, it was awesome!
Carson: I think I remember that! What are some of your favorite songs of hers?
Grace: My favorite song is Fireworks.
Carson: I like that one too. I like Roar, too.
Grace: I loved that one too, it debuted in 2013 on her fourth album.
Carson: Wow. I didn't realize it was that long ago!
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i prefer vinyl records to any other music recording format. | A phonograph record (also known as a gramophone record, especially in British English, or record) is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. At first, the discs were commonly made from shellac; starting in the 1950s polyvinyl chloride became common. In recent decades, records have sometimes been called vinyl records, or simply vinyl, although this would exclude most records made until after World War II. The phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century. It had co-existed with the phonograph cylinder from the late 1880s and had effectively superseded it by around 1912. Records retained the largest market share even when new formats such as the compact cassette were mass-marketed. By the late 1980s, digital media, in the form of the compact disc, had gained a larger market share, and the vinyl record left the mainstream around 1991. From the 1990s to the 2010s, records continued to be manufactured and sold on a much smaller scale, and were especially used by disc jockeys (DJs), released by artists in some genres, and listened to by a niche market of audiophiles.
Erin: I listened to a phonograph record when I was young.
Peter: was this before the 1950s when the discs were made from shellac?
Erin: I think all old school records are consider phonograph records, even vinyl records.
Peter: they all have grooves which start at the periphery and end near the centre
Erin: Older ones were made from shellac. They come in different sizes too.
Peter: shellac is a resin, more modern records are polyvinyl
Erin: I believe they are also referred to as gramphones in England. Are you English?
Peter: i am English and yes we call them gramophones that play phonograph records
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i am in the band. | A marching band is a group in which instrumental musicians perform while marching, often for entertainment or competition. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Most marching bands wear a uniform, often of a military style, that includes an associated school or organization's colors, name or symbol. Most high school marching bands, and some college marching bands, are accompanied by a color guard, a group of performers who add a visual interpretation to the music through the use of props, most often flags and rifles. Marching bands are generally categorized by function, size, age, gender, instrumentation, marching style, and type of show they perform. In addition to traditional parade performances, many marching bands also perform field shows at sporting events and at marching band competitions. Increasingly, marching bands perform indoor concerts that implement many songs, traditions, and flair from outside performances. Percussion and wind instruments were used on the battlefield since ancient times. An Iron Age example would be the carnyx. The development of the military band from such predecessors was a gradual development of the medieval and early modern period.
Evan: Were you ever in marching band? It can be a great time if you like music, and it is a great way to make friends
Jonathan: Yes. I played trumpet. We had a great band teacher. Marching bands have a lot of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments in them most of the time it seems.
Evan: I was never part of marching band but knew a lot of kids who were, I always thought the drums were very cool
Jonathan: Most of them wear military style uniforms with the schools name or symbols, and they are hot if you're outside.
Evan: That does not sound fun, I do not remember uniforms, that would be enough to turn me off form it
Jonathan: It wasn't. On top of traditional parade performances, we had to learn field show at sporting events.
Evan: I do remember seeing some of those for our pep rallies and all that, which was always cool. I wish I would have started in middle school
Jonathan: Percussion and wind instruments were used on battlefields too during ancient times.
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my purse has a picture of a skunk on it. | Skunks are mammals in the family Mephitidae. The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong unpleasant smell. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration. 1630s, squunck, from a southern New England Algonquian language (probably Abenaki) seganku, from Proto-Algonquian */šeka:kwa/, from */šek-/ "to urinate" + */-a:kw/ "fox." "Skunk" has historic use as an insult, attested from 1841. Skunk cabbage is attested from 1751; earlier skunkweed (1738). In 1634, a skunk was described in the Jesuit Relations: Skunk species vary in size from about long and in weight from about (spotted skunks) to (hog-nosed skunks). They have moderately elongated bodies with relatively short, well-muscled legs and long front claws for digging. Although the most common fur color is black and white, some skunks are brown or grey and a few are cream-colored. All skunks are striped, even from birth. They may have a single thick stripe across back and tail, two thinner stripes, or a series of white spots and broken stripes (in the case of the spotted skunk). Some also have stripes on their legs. Skunks are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal material and changing their diets as the seasons change.
Michael: i know people dont like skunk's but i got a picture of one
Jade: Did you get sprayed by the skunk?
Michael: no its only a picture
Jade: We had a pet skunk when I was younger, he was like a cat
Michael: wow that's amazing
Jade: I named him Pepe le pew, like from the cartoon
Michael: i saw that cartoon
Jade: Did you like it? Yes but our skunk had no odor!
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i often think about quitting my job and becoming a roadie for justin bieber. | Justin Drew Bieber (; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After a talent manager discovered him through his YouTube videos covering songs in 2008 and signed to RBMG, Bieber released his debut EP, "My World", in late 2009. It was certified platinum in the U.S. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the "Billboard" Hot 100. Bieber released his first full-length studio album, "My World 2.0", in 2010. It debuted at or near number one in several countries, was certified triple platinum in the U.S., and contained his single "Baby". Following his debut album, he had his first headlining tour, the My World Tour, released the remix albums "My Worlds Acoustic" and "Never Say Never – The Remixes"—and the 3D biopic-concert film "". He released his second studio album, "Under the Mistletoe", in November 2011, when it debuted at number one on the "Billboard" 200. Bieber released his third studio album, "Believe," in 2012. Its single "Boyfriend" reached number one in Canada. His fourth studio album "Purpose" was released in November 2015, spawning three number one singles: "What Do You Mean? ", "Sorry", and "Love Yourself". Following the release of "Purpose", Bieber was featured on several successful collaborations, including "Cold Water", "Let Me Love You", "Despacito (Remix)", and "I'm the One".
Matthew: Justin Beiber has been a popular musician for quite a while now, not a huge fan tho. But he is a talented singer and songwriter.
Amelia: Yes that is something we can agree on he is talented what has he been doing lately I know growing up the younger crowd loved him.
Matthew: Yep Justin Bieber was born 1994 so he isnt old at all but hes been around for so long.
Amelia: Yes quit some time I remember his song Baby Baby Baby and that came out in 2010 such a long time ago.
Matthew: Yep and to think justin was just some cover artist on youtube just 2 years before in 2008.
Amelia: He kind of been into a lot of changes lately when I seen him on TV last few times he was hanging with lil Wayne one premier and Mayweather another like is he a rapper now and has lot's of tattoos.
Matthew: Yep Justin Bieber is started as a Canadian singer but now, while still a singer, he seems to have gotten heavily into alcohol and drugs.
Amelia: That is the only thing these popular stars all seem to get on drugs and live crazy like him and iley Cyrus .
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i went to college in chicago. | The University of Chicago (U of C, Chicago, or UChicago) is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. It holds top-ten positions in various national and international rankings. The university is composed of the College, various graduate programs and interdisciplinary committees organized into five academic research divisions and seven professional schools. Beyond the arts and sciences, Chicago is also well known for its professional schools, which include the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Booth School of Business, the Law School, the School of Social Service Administration, the Harris School of Public Policy Studies, the Divinity School and the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies. The university currently enrolls 5,971 undergraduate students, and 16,016 students overall. University of Chicago scholars have played a major role in the development of many academic disciplines, including sociology, law, economics, literary criticism, religion and the behavioralism school of political science. Chicago's physics department and the Met Lab helped develop the world's first man-made, self-sustaining nuclear reaction (Chicago Pile-1) beneath the viewing stands of university's Stagg Field, a key part of the classified Manhattan Project effort of World War II.
Owen: I went to college in Chicago, what about you?
Shawn: No I live in a different country but I have heard that the university of chicago is pretty impressive, it holds top ten positions in various national and actually international rankings.
Owen: Oh, what country are you from? It is a pretty good school, I think it gets a bad rap because of where it is.
Shawn: I am from Ireland a long way away. It has impressive professional schools though including the pritzker school of medicine, the booth school of business. All look pretty impressive to me.
Owen: Yeah, they are pretty impressive. I think it is a good school and it is very professional.
Shawn: Seems there are 16000 students enrolled. Wow thats alot. I think my uni old had about 5000 at a time.
Owen: Yeah there are many people. It is good to see so many people wanting to attend college.
Shawn: Indeed though it can be expensive. Aparently Chicagos physics lab helped develop the worlds first man made self sustaining nuclear reaction that is some claim!
Owen: That is awesome, I guess I never knew that really. They do a lot of good things.
Shawn: Uni is a good step if you can afford it and get the grades. You are lucky to have such a good one on your doorstep. One of the best private research uni's in Illinois.
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i love to read. | Reading is a complex "cognitive process" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension.
Lucy: Reading is an important skill that requires knowledge of language, communication, and involves sharing information and ideas. I love to read. Do you?
Victor: Yes reading is fundamental for human advancement. I enjoy reading mystery novels. What about you?
Lucy: SUSPENSE is my favorite. I think because there is such a variety of interpretations that you can explore. No one person will interpret the same text.
Victor: Yes suspense novels make you think creatively.
Lucy: It also requires a bit of critical analysis. I think the same goes for mystery doesn't it? Do you find yourself trying to figure out who did it?
Victor: All the time! And especially Sherlock novels about murder investigators are so interesting because you have to think critically to find the suspect!
Lucy: Are there any characters other than Sherlock that you enjoy reading about?
Victor: I also like reading the mystery about Dan Brown, who is a great character in his book series. Have you heard of him or do you enjoy other characters?
Lucy: I have not heard of him but I will definitely check it out. Thank you for the recommendation!
Victor: You are welcome! His book are very long though, just a warning!
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i like to garden. | Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. In gardens, ornamental plants are often grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants, such as root vegetables, leaf vegetables, fruits, and herbs, are grown for consumption, for use as dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use. Gardening is considered by many people to be a relaxing activity. Gardening ranges in scale from fruit orchards, to long boulevard plantings with one or more different types of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants, to residential yards including lawns and foundation plantings, to plants in large or small containers grown inside or outside. Gardening may be very specialized, with only one type of plant grown, or involve a large number of different plants in mixed plantings. It involves an active participation in the growing of plants, and tends to be labor-intensive, which differentiates it from farming or forestry. Forest gardening, a forest-based food production system, is the world's oldest form of gardening. Forest gardens originated in prehistoric times along jungle-clad river banks and in the wet foothills of monsoon regions. In the gradual process of families improving their immediate environment, useful tree and vine species were identified, protected and improved while undesirable species were eliminated.
Julian: We have a pretty large garden, with all sorts of vegetables in it.
Noah: Oh wow, that must be so tasty. What all do y'all grow?
Julian: We've grown egg plants, carrots, onions, potatoes, and several other varieties. Recently we branched out and started experimenting with forest gardening.
Noah: That sounds like fun. What all does forest gardening entail?
Julian: It involves raising trees and vines that provide food or other uses.
Noah: That sounds like something that I could enjoy immensely. Do you mind telling me what state that you live in?
Julian: I live in the Midwest, so we aren't able to do much with citrus trees.
Noah: I also live in the Midwest, Missouri to be exact. I have always wanted to grow a southern live oak, but we cannot in this region.
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i live in new york city. | The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world with an estimated 23.7 million residents as of 2016. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, and sports. The city's fast pace defines the term "New York minute". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States, and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Kate: I love New York - its the biggest city in the US and it never sleeps
Erik: would like to visit one day, it seems big and dynamic
Kate: Yes it has almost 23.7 million urban residents
Erik: wow that many, in that relatively small place
Kate: Yes but it has been described as the cultural financial and media capital of the world
Erik: what is the one place to visit there
Kate: The United Nations is an interesting spot where a lot of international diplomacy happens
Erik: but why is it called the big apple?
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i am on a keto diet. | The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. Normally, the carbohydrates contained in food are converted into glucose, which is then transported around the body and is particularly important in fueling brain-function. However, if there is little carbohydrate in the diet, the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies. The ketone bodies pass into the brain and replace glucose as an energy source. An elevated level of ketone bodies in the blood, a state known as ketosis, leads to a reduction in the frequency of epileptic seizures. Almost half of children, and young people, with epilepsy who have tried some form of this diet saw the number of seizures drop by at least half, and the effect persists even after discontinuing the diet. There is some evidence that adults with epilepsy may benefit from the diet, and that a less strict regimen, such as a modified Atkins diet, is similarly effective. The most common adverse effect is constipation, affecting about 30% of patients—this was due to fluid restriction, which was once a feature of the diet, but this led to increased risk of kidney stones, and is no longer considered beneficial.
Preston: Have you ever tried a ketogenic diet, its not to difficult
Victor: I don't think I know what that is
Preston: Its a high fat, low carb diet focused around eating a good amount of protein.
Victor: Ah sounds like it wouldn't be very effective
Preston: Actually by eating no carbs it forces the body to burn fat for its fuel even though it sounds weird having to eat fatty foods.
Victor: That does make some sense. Do you know anything else about it?
Preston: Normally carbohydrates get turned into fat and stored when not used so this avoids that situation so your body burns fat.
Victor: Do you need to eat a lot of veggies in addition to the protein?
Preston: Nope just high fat and no carbs, but veggies arent bad. Low carbohydrates and good protein and fatty foods is all thats needed.
Victor: That's very interested. I had never heard of it before. I bet that's the kind of diet body builders use
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my favorite food is pizza. | Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions.
Alexa: I really love pizza.
Collin: Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread, pizza is very good!
Alexa: Pepperoni is my favorite topping. What is yours?
Collin: Pepperoni is a perfect topping! Pizza can be topped with a variety of vegetables, meats, and condiments!
Alexa: Can you tell me more about the origin of pizza?
Collin: Yeah! the term pizza actually originated in the 10th century.
Alexa: Wow, interesting. Anything else/
Collin: of course! it was first discovered in a manuscript from the southern italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, which is on the border of campania.
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i cannot stand 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.
Maria: I love pizza!
Shelby: Ohhhh so do I! That lovely yeasted flatbread topped with tomato sauce and cheese is the bomb!
Maria: Cheese is my favorite
Shelby: I recently found out that the term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century- imagine! We humans have been enjoying pizza for over 10 centuries!
Maria: I cannot imagine life without it
Shelby: You said cheese is your favourite, do you like fresh or frozen?
Maria: I prefer fresh pizza
Shelby: Do you like it topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments?
Maria: I like mozzarella and romano cheeses and nothing else on it
Shelby: Ohh! Mozzarella is also Italian!
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i wake early to watch the sun rise every day. | Sunrise or sun up is the instant at which the upper edge of the Sun appears over the horizon in the morning. The term can also refer to the entire process of the Sun crossing the horizon and its accompanying atmospheric effects. Although the Sun appears to "rise" from the horizon, it is actually the "Earth's" motion that causes the Sun to appear. The illusion of a moving Sun results from Earth observers being in a rotating reference frame; this apparent motion is so convincing that most cultures had mythologies and religions built around the geocentric model, which prevailed until astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus first formulated the heliocentric model in the 16th century. Architect Buckminster Fuller proposed the terms "sunsight" and "sunclipse" to better represent the heliocentric model, though the terms have not entered into common language. Astronomically, sunrise occurs for only an instant: the moment at which the upper limb of the Sun appears tangent to the horizon. However, the term "sunrise" commonly refers to periods of time both before and after this point: Sunrise actually occurs "before" the Sun truly reaches the horizon because Earth's atmosphere refracts the Sun's image.
Braden: I love watching the sunrise. I feel so at peace at the instant the upper edge of the sun appears over the horizon.
Jose: So do I, but that's only when I get to.
Braden: Well if you're not up that early you could always catch a sunset when the dun dips below the horizon as a result of the Earth's rotation?
Jose: That's true, I'm usually up for that !
Braden: See? And what's funny about the sun is it appears to rise and set but it's actually the Earth's motion that causes the sun to appear and disappear.
Jose: Oh I know, it's really interesting to think about.
Braden: Astronomy in general is pretty interesting. Like how the view of outer space from the surface of a world other than earth is called "Extraterrestrial Skies"
Jose: I've never heard of that before, that's really cool!
Braden: Yep, the only extraterrestrial sky that has ever been personally observed is the moon's. Other's have been from pictures only.
Jose: That makes sense, hopefully we can see some more personally when we get to Mars!
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i play the piano. | 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.
Elizabeth: I love playing the piano. Do you play?
Sydney: I wish i did but I never had any lessons on the beautiful acoustic stringed musical instrument
Elizabeth: Do you play any instruments at all?
Sydney: I don't play any instruments. what about you? I read that the piano was invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori
Elizabeth: Interesting! I like to sing. Probably karaoke level singing though haha
Sydney: I read that Karaoke is also used by recording engineers ro refer to an instrumental version of a recording
Elizabeth: What kind of songs do they use?
Sydney: it was just talking about the concept of creating the studio recording that lacked the lead vocal
Elizabeth: So no song in particular then. Do the engineers care if the vocals are in tune?
Sydney: I think it is just instrumental with no vocal track
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i collect single malt scotch. | Scotch whisky (; often simply called Scotch) is malt whisky or grain whisky made in Scotland. Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specified by law. All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late 18th century. Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended malt Scotch whisky (formerly called "vatted malt" or "pure malt"), blended grain Scotch whisky, and blended Scotch whisky. All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years. Any age statement on a bottle of Scotch whisky, expressed in numerical form, must reflect the age of the youngest whisky used to produce that product. A whisky with an age statement is known as guaranteed-age whisky. A whisky without an age statement is known as a no age statement (NAS) whisky, the only guarantee being that all whisky contained in that bottle is at least three years old. The first written mention of Scotch whisky is in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, 1495. A friar named John Cor was the distiller at Lindores Abbey in the Kingdom of Fife. Many Scotch whisky drinkers will refer to a unit for drinking as a dram.
Mckenzie: Do you ever drink scotch whisky, a malt or grain whisky made in Scotland
Malachi: no, never have drank Scotch whisky, malt or grain whisky from Scotland
Mckenzie: I have, it is delicious, Its crazy how it has to be aged in oak barrels for at least three years!
Malachi: i imaging being aged in oak barrels for three years it has to be good
Mckenzie: I think that is why it has been around since 1495, that was the first mention of it
Malachi: it was probably around way before 1495
Mckenzie: I know cause what else would they do for fun haha. The original Scotch whisky was made from malted barley
Malachi: I wondere how thye chose malted barley, was it the only thing they had or did they experimented and found it was the best
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i currently suffer from social anxiety. | Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing, excess sweating, trembling, palpitations, and nausea. Stammering may be present, along with rapid speech. Panic attacks can also occur under intense fear and discomfort. Some sufferers may use alcohol or other drugs to reduce fears and inhibitions at social events. It is common for sufferers of social phobia to self-medicate in this fashion, especially if they are undiagnosed, untreated, or both; this can lead to alcoholism, eating disorders or other kinds of substance abuse. SAD is sometimes referred to as an "illness of lost opportunities" where "individuals make major life choices to accommodate their illness". According to ICD-10 guidelines, the main diagnostic criteria of social phobia are fear of being the focus of attention, or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, avoidance and anxiety symptoms.
Parker: I suffer from social anxiety disorder. Have you ever had any problems with a social phobia?
Evan: As a matter of fact, I suffered from agoraphobia when I was in my early twenties.
Parker: So it was hard for you to be in open spaces such as malls?
Evan: I avoided malls, restaurants, movie theaters, elevators and basically any place that I thought I couldn't leave if I wanted to escape.
Parker: That sounds unfortunate. Did you ever experience panic attacks?
Evan: My panic attacks were at an extreme level for many years.
Parker: I used to use alcohol to reduce my social fears. Did that ever help you?
Evan: Yes, it in the early years, I self medicated with alcohol.
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my favorite band is the punk band rancid. | Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 1991. Founded by 1980s punk veterans Tim Armstrong, and Matt Freeman, who previously played in the highly influential ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is often credited (along with Green Day and The Offspring) for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States and bringing punk rock into the mainstream during the mid-1990s. Over their -year career, Rancid remained signed to an independent record label and retained much of its original fan-base, most of which was connected to its underground roots. Rancid has had two lineup changes since its inception. Their current lineup consists of Armstrong on guitar and vocals, Freeman on bass and vocals, Lars Frederiksen on guitar and vocals, and Branden Steineckert on drums. The band was formed by Armstrong, Freeman, and former drummer Brett Reed, who left the band in 2006 and was replaced by Steineckert. Frederiksen joined Rancid in 1993 when the band was searching for a second guitar player. To date, Rancid has released nine studio albums, one split album, one compilation, two extended plays, and a series of live online-only albums, and has been featured on a number of compilation albums.
Robert: I'm trying to broaden my horizons and learn about punk music. Rancid is an American punk rock band from California. Heard of them?
Paul: I have not heard of them. But my vote for greatest punk album I have ever heard is London Calling by The Clash.
Robert: Yeah I think that British band was around before Rancid. Rancid is the band that made punk rock mainstream in the US in the mid 1990s.
Paul: I did not know that. I will have to look them up. Have you ever heard of The Cure?
Robert: Yes, aren't they sort of a British gothic rock band?
Paul: I believe that they are. They have a few pivotal albums from the 80s.
Robert: I believe the only one I've heard of is Three Imaginary Boys from back in 1979.
Paul: I haven't heard that one. I will have to check it out. Do you like electronic music?
Robert: I'm afraid I only know that it has electronic musical instruments and circuitry based music. I haven't listened to any yet.
Paul: There is some great stuff out there. Many modern great composer have electronic elements.
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my favorite food is mushroom ravioli. | Ravioli (plural form; singular: "raviolo") are a type of dumpling composed of a filling sealed between two layers of thin pasta dough. Usually served either in broth or with a pasta sauce, they originated as a traditional food in Italian cuisine. Ravioli are typically square, though other forms are also used, including circular or semi-circular (mezzelune). The earliest known mention of ravioli appears in the personal letters of Francesco di Marco Datini, a merchant of Prato in the 14th century. In Venice, the mid-14th-century manuscript "Libro per cuoco" offers ravioli of green herbs blanched and minced, mixed with beaten egg and fresh cheese, simmered in broth and seasoned with "sweet and strong spices". In Rome, ravioli were already well-known when Bartolomeo Scappi served them with boiled chicken to the papal conclave of 1549. Ravioli were already known in 14th century England, appearing in the Anglo-Norman vellum manuscript Forme of Cury under the name of "rauioles". Sicilian ravioli and Malta's "ravjul" may thus be older than North Italian ones. Maltese "ravjul" are stuffed with "irkotta", the locally produced sheep's-milk ricotta, or with "gbejna", the traditional fresh sheep's-milk cheese.
Briana: I just finished dinner. I had authentic Italian ravioli with a traditional pasta sauce.
Gracie: Wow, that sounds delicious! Did you make it yourself?
Briana: No. I had dinner at a neighbor's house. The best I can do is do it from a can of Prego from Campbell's Soup. It is nowhere near the same.
Gracie: Haha, the Prego is great when you don't feel like cooking though. Do you like other times of Italian cooking?
Briana: I do. I particularly enjoy fettuccine. Italian food is one of the most replicated foods in the world. It is very popular.
Gracie: Yeah it is! I've made some different types of pastas myself. I made a type made from potatoes before called gnocchi, and also regular noodles.
Briana: Sounds delicious. Fettuccine was a creation of Alfredo Di Lelio in the mid 20th century and then found its way to the U.S
Gracie: Man I love fettuccine too! Was garlic bread Italian also or was that an American creation?
Briana: Actually I believe garlic bread comes from France. The French stuffed their bread with oil and garlic before baking.
Gracie: Hm.. I guess cultures got crossed and ended up on my supper table. They taste delicious togther!
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my favorite food is pizza. | Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions.
Elijah: I love pizza.
Veronica: I love pizza so much too! You can top it with pretty much anything from meats to veggies, or even with or without cheese!
Elijah: I like my pizza with onions.
Veronica: Oh, I don't like onions, but everyone is different. The pizza was invented in Naples and it is popular around the world.
Elijah: I have been to Naples once.
Veronica: Oh that's cool. Was it nice there? I bet you found pizza all over since it is a common item in Europe and North America
Elijah: It was beautiful, wish I could go back.
Veronica: Sounds nice. I love that I can go to any restaurant and find pizza on the menu in case there is nothing else I like.
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i like to garden. | Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. In gardens, ornamental plants are often grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants, such as root vegetables, leaf vegetables, fruits, and herbs, are grown for consumption, for use as dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use. Gardening is considered by many people to be a relaxing activity. Gardening ranges in scale from fruit orchards, to long boulevard plantings with one or more different types of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants, to residential yards including lawns and foundation plantings, to plants in large or small containers grown inside or outside. Gardening may be very specialized, with only one type of plant grown, or involve a large number of different plants in mixed plantings. It involves an active participation in the growing of plants, and tends to be labor-intensive, which differentiates it from farming or forestry. Forest gardening, a forest-based food production system, is the world's oldest form of gardening. Forest gardens originated in prehistoric times along jungle-clad river banks and in the wet foothills of monsoon regions. In the gradual process of families improving their immediate environment, useful tree and vine species were identified, protected and improved while undesirable species were eliminated.
Peter: Have you planted a g arden this year? I llke horticulture.
Jaden: We did not this year, but we are looking into raised beds or hay bales for next year.
Peter: I like doing it because it is relaxing and something to do outdoors.
Jaden: But it is so hot here in Georgia right now, I can't imagine weeding every day!
Peter: Relaxing was the name of a horse at a stud farm in Kentucky.
Jaden: I guess that is a good name for a horse, but I thought we were talking about gardening?
Peter: I said relaxing and I live in KY and that made me think of the horses and stud farms that establishment for selective breeding .
Jaden: Ah, I see the relationship now. My daughter does dressage with her horse, they have a competition next Saturday.
Peter: Great. Dressage takes highly skilled forms of riding and can be an 'art'.
Jaden: It seems very fancy to me - she used to do hunter jumper but really doesn't like the jumping.
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i sing in the church choir. | The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a Christian denomination based in the United States. With more than 15 million members , it is the world's largest Baptist denomination, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, and the second-largest Christian denomination in the United States after the Catholic Church. The word "Southern" in Southern Baptist Convention stems from it having been organized in 1845 at Augusta, Georgia, by Baptists in the Southern United States who split with northern Baptists over the issue of slavery, specifically whether Southern slave owners could serve as missionaries. After the American Civil War, another split occurred when most freedmen set up independent black congregations, regional associations, and state and national conventions, such as the National Baptist Convention, which became the second-largest Baptist convention by the end of the 19th century. Others joined new African-American denominations, chiefly the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the early 19th century, as the first independent black denomination in the United States. Since the 1940s, the Southern Baptist Convention has shifted from some of its regional and historical identification.
Haley: Have you hard of the Southern Baptist Convention? It is a Christian denomination based in the United States.
Grant: Yes, I have, but have never attended one.
Haley: I have attended many, We baptists generally recognize two ordinances, baptism and the Lord's supper. That is our belief.
Grant: Do they hold the convention at the same location every year?
Haley: I believe so yes, I know that Since the 1940s, the Convention has shifted from some of its regional and historical identification quite a bit though.
Grant: Ah, who is the president of the Convention?
Haley: Today our president is Steve Gaines.
Grant: Oh nice. Any other interesting facts you could tell me about?
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i like to run. | Terrestrial locomotion has evolved as animals adapted from aquatic to terrestrial environments. Locomotion on land raises different problems than that in water, with reduced friction being replaced by the effects of gravity. There are three basic forms of locomotion found among terrestrial animals Movement on appendages is the most common form of terrestrial locomotion, it is the basic form of locomotion of two major groups with many terrestrial members, the vertebrates and the arthropods. Important aspects of legged locomotion are posture (the way the body is supported by the legs), the number of legs, and the functional structure of the leg and foot. There are also many gaits, ways of moving the legs to locomote, such as walking, running, or jumping. Appendages can be used for movement in a number of ways. The posture, the way the body is supported by the legs, is an important aspect. There are three main ways in which vertebrates support themselves with their legs - sprawling, semi-erect, and fully erect. Some animals may use different postures in different circumstances, depending on the posture's mechanical advantages. Interestingly, there is no detectable difference in energetic cost between stances.
Tanner: I walk everywhere, from aquatic to terrestrial environments.
Collin: That is great for your health I'm sure! Do you enjoy being out in nature while you are walking?
Tanner: I do, but it raises different problems than that in water, I get tired very easily!
Collin: Well, if you keep at it, you will build up stamina to last longer, right?
Tanner: You're right, but walking, running, or jumping cause pain in my knees, sadly.
Collin: That's no good. You should go to the doctor and get it looked at. They may be able to do something to ease or eliminate the pain.
Tanner: I probably should but I am scared of the use of chemicals that I a doctor might do.
Collin: They may be able to prescribe rehab and all natural methods or remedys. It is worth at least looking into.
Tanner: yea its worth looking into, I really want to repair the functional structure of my leg and foot.
Collin: It will allow you to have a better quality of life and better able to do daily tasks. You got to take care of your legs. You only have two of them!
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i brew my own beer. | Homebrewing is the brewing of beer on a small scale for personal, non-commercial purposes. Beer has been brewed on the domestic level since its advent, thousands of years prior to its commercial production, although its legality has varied according to local regulation. Beer has been brewed domestically throughout its 7,000-year history, beginning in the Neolithic period in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), Egypt and China. It seems to have first developed as thick beers; during this time meads, fruit wines and rice wines were also developed. Women brewers dominated alcohol production on every occupied continent until commercialization and industrialization of brewing occurred. The tradition of brewing being in the domain of women stemmed from the fact that brewing was a by-product of gathering, and often considered a part of baking. The Greeks and Romans cultivated both grape wine and beer, to a lesser extent. Roman women often directed production in larger households while the labor was performed by slaves. By the Tang dynasty, homebrewing seems to have been a familiar domestic chore in China, albeit the lower classes had to make do with poorly-filtered mash. Laws against making alcohol were enacted and repealed between the Zhou and Ming dynasties.
Gracie: I have homebrewed before. Beer can be fun to craft.
Gianna: basically homebrewing is personal small scale beer production
Gracie: Yes, that is correct. And it can be used to make some really cool concoctions.
Gianna: beer has been brewed by home brewers even prior to commercial production
Gracie: Home brewers have been around for centuries if not thousands of years.
Gianna: when people first started they made thick beers, then fruit and rice wines
Gracie: That's interest. Rice is also very versatile.
Gianna: woman were the main home brewers before beer was even commercialized
Gracie: I did not know that. I bet they made some great beer.
Gianna: the reason women did it mostly because it was considered a part of baking
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i have a beta fish. | Betta is a large genus of small, often colorful, freshwater ray-finned fishes in the gourami family (Osphronemidae). The best known "Betta" species is "B. splendens," commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish. All the "Betta" species are small fishes, but they vary considerably in size, ranging from under 2.5 cm (1 in) total length in "B. chanoides" to 12.5 cm (5 in) in the Akar betta ("B. akarensis"). Bettas are anabantoids, which means they can breathe atmospheric air using a unique organ called the labyrinth. This accounts for their ability to thrive in low-oxygen water conditions that would kill most other fish, such as rice paddies, slow-moving streams, drainage ditches, and large puddles. The bettas exhibit two kinds spawning behaviour: some build bubble nests, such as "B. splendens", while others are mouthbrooders, such as "B. picta". The mouthbrooding species are sometimes called "pseudo bettas", and are sometimes speculated to have evolved from the nest-builders in an adaptation to their fast-moving stream habitats. A phylogenetic study published in 2004 concluded tentatively that bubble-nesting was the ancestral condition in "Betta", and that mouthbrooding has evolved on more than one occasion in the history of the genus.
Grace: i have a Bette fish, Betta is a popular fish in the aquarium trade, and it is so beautiful.
Eduardo: And how does it looks like? I know that Betta is a large genus of small, often colorful, freshwater fishes.
Grace: they are usually red. Males are more beautiful then females. And you can have only one male in aquarium.
Eduardo: they must be very territorial.It is great for them that the are anabandtoids, that is that they can breath atmospheric air too.
Grace: That is interesting! The fish can be found in standing waters of canals, rice paddies and floodplains.
Eduardo: And they can thrive in low-oxygen water that would kill most other fish, such as rice paddles, drainage ditches and large puddles.
Grace: Male spread their fins and twist their bodies in a dance if interested in a female. If the female is interested she will darken in color as a response.
Eduardo: That sounds beautiful, I know they can also vary a lot in size from under 2.50 cm to 12.5 cm.
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i would like to move some place warmer. | Miami (; ) is a major port city on the Atlantic coast of south Florida in the southeastern United States. As the seat of Miami-Dade County, the municipality is the principal, central, and the most populous city of the Miami metropolitan area and part of the second-most populous metropolis in the southeastern United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Miami's metro area is the eighth-most populous and fourth-largest urban area in the U.S., with a population of around 5.5 million. Miami is a major center, and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. In 2012, Miami was classified as an Alpha−World City in the World Cities Study Group's inventory. In 2010, Miami ranked seventh in the United States and 33rd among global cities in terms of business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. In 2008, "Forbes" magazine ranked Miami "America's Cleanest City", for its year-round good air quality, vast green spaces, clean drinking water, clean streets, and citywide recycling programs. According to a 2009 UBS study of 73 world cities, Miami was ranked as the richest city in the United States, and the world's seventh-richest city in terms of purchasing power.
Cooper: Have you ever been to Miami? It has a very unique culture
Lily: I haven't, but I'd like to go one day. After all it is a major center and leader in finance, entertainment, the arts, and international trade.
Cooper: This is true. It's also somewhat of a gateway from the Caribbean to the States.
Lily: That's a good point. I think Miami has something for everyone, it was even ranked America's cleanest city in 2008, seems like a great place to be.
Cooper: I find that incredibly hard to believe. I would go so far as to say that's probably false. I've been multiple times and there's no way that's true!
Lily: Maybe it's changed in the last 10 years, but Forbes said it was due to its year-round good air quality, clean drinking water, clean streets, and other reasons!
Cooper: The air quality might be true because the rain storms wash away so much of the poor air and probably carry a lot of bad deposits away from the ground.
Lily: That's a good point too, Miami was also rated the richest city in the US in 2009, what a place!
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i was a slave for 10 years. | Contemporary slavery, also known as modern slavery, refers to the institutions of slavery that continue to exist in the present day. Estimates of the number of slaves today range from around 21 million–29 million to 46 million. The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons agency of the United States Department of State says that modern slavery', 'trafficking in persons', and 'human trafficking' have been used as umbrella terms for the act of recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing or obtaining a person for compelled labor or commercial sex acts through the use of force, fraud, or coercion". Besides these, a number of different terms are used in the US federal Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 and the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, including "involuntary servitude", "slavery" or "practices similar to slavery", "debt bondage", and "forced labor". According to American professor Kevin Bales, co-founder and former president of Free the Slaves, modern slavery occurs "when a person is under control of another person, who applies violence and force to maintain that control, and the goal of that control is exploitation".
Emily: Slavery is a horrible practice. Is it still in existence anywhere?
James: Not in the traditional sense, no. However, human trafficking and commercial lewd acts by force are still, unfortunately, quite common.
Emily: It is illegal everywhere though, right?
James: It's one of those crimes against humanity that's illegal everywhere, yes. Trading people, even if they stay in one country, is horrible.
Emily: I agree. What are the penalties if you are caught?
James: Harboring, transporting, or providing a person for any coerced act is a prison sentence of 10 years to life, at least in the US.
Emily: Wow! If that is not a deterent than what is?
James: Well, apparently it isn't much of a deterrent, because the number of current humans being trafficked ranged from 29 to 46 million people today.
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country music makes me cringe. | Country (or country and western) is a musical genre that originated in the southern United States in the early 1920s. It takes its roots from genres such as folk music (especially Appalachian folk music) and blues. Country music often consists of ballads and dance tunes with generally simple forms, folk lyric and harmonies accompanied by mostly string instruments such as banjos, electric and acoustic guitars, steel guitars (such as pedal steels and dobros), and fiddles as well as harmonicas. Blues modes have been used extensively throughout its recorded history. According to Lindsey Starnes, the term "country music" gained popularity in the 1940s in preference to the earlier term "hillbilly music"; it came to encompass Western music, which evolved parallel to hillbilly music from similar roots, in the mid-20th century. In 2009, in the United States country music was the most listened to rush hour radio genre during the evening commute, and second most popular in the morning commute. The term "country music" is used today to describe many styles and subgenres. The origins of country music are the folk music of working class Americans, who blended popular songs, Irish and Celtic fiddle tunes, traditional English ballads, and cowboy songs, and various musical traditions from European immigrant communities.
Mia: I just love country music! is a musical genre that originated in the southern United States
Daniel: I have a lot of friends that like country music, but I don't know all that much about it. Is country music becoming more popular? It seems like it!
Mia: It is very popular! It takes its roots from genres such as folk music.
Daniel: I think I can hear how they could be related. Are there certain instruments that are popular in country music?
Mia: I think the most iconic is the violin. Country music often consists of ballads and dance tunes with generally simple form
Daniel: I like the country dance tunes! When did country music begin?
Mia: Well According to Lindsey Starnes, the term "country music" gained popularity in the 1940s!
Daniel: Oh wow! It's been around awhile! I think I'd like to start listening. Can you recommend a country singer?
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i listen to techno music , exclusively. | Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States during the mid-to-late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word "techno" in reference to a specific genre of music was in 1988. Many styles of techno now exist, but Detroit techno is seen as the foundation upon which a number of subgenres have been built. In Detroit, techno resulted from the melding of African American music including Chicago house, funk, electro, and electric jazz with electronic music by artists such as Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, and Yellow Magic Orchestra. Added to this is the influence of futuristic and fictional themes relevant to life in American late capitalist society, with Alvin Toffler's book "The Third Wave" being a notable point of reference. Pioneering producer Juan Atkins cites Toffler's phrase "techno rebels" as inspiring him to use the word "techno" to describe the musical style he helped to create. This unique blend of influences aligns techno with the aesthetic referred to as afrofuturism. To producers such as Derrick May, the transference of spirit from the body to the machine is often a central preoccupation; essentially an expression of technological spirituality.
Kendall: I love Infected Mushroom and techno in general. I had no idea the movement started in Detroit!
Nicole: Oh wow, that sounds like some kind of weird disease, but Im sure its not! Lol. What exactly is that?
Kendall: They do psychedelic and psytrance style sounds. It's a mind warp, it takes you to another place completely.
Nicole: Oh wow, I will have to listen sometime, it sounds very interesting. Do tell more!
Kendall: It uses deep layered melodies, it's two guys using turntables basically to blast you into another realm of thinking. It's popular at raves but great for studying.
Nicole: Oh okay I see. Studying? Thats kind of cool. How long has it been around?
Kendall: 1996 is when Infected made their debut, but you can hear the influence from the mid 80s original techno.
Nicole: Oh okay I see. What other bands are part of this type?
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i enjoy 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.
Samantha: I really enjoy Ice cream Chocolate is my favorite flavor, what do you enjoy?
Amanda: Nice choice, I like vanilla the best. Do you know a little how ice cream is made that would be interesting.
Samantha: It is typically Churned, they mix it with heavy cream and the flavor of your choosing. What is your favorite place to go to get Ice cream?
Amanda: Wow you know a lot about ice cream that is neat. Do you make ice cream often with your family. I like Ben & Jerry's the best. What else do you know?
Samantha: You can make ice cream yourself at home using ice, salt and heavy cream. I prefer to go to Dairy Queen its my favorite.
Amanda: I see the result of dairy queen is so soft and smooth in texture.
Samantha: Yeah they do a great job they have some of the highest quality ice cream around !
Amanda: That is cool I bet they stir the ice cream mixture incorporate air spaces and cool the ice cream for a lack of crystals.
Samantha: Have you ever tried Rocky Road Ice cream? I heard it is very sweet. Cold Stone Creamery is another place with some of the best ice cream around
Amanda: Rocky Road is not my favorite but, Cold Stone is the best creamery in my town!
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my favorite band is the rolling stones. | Sir Michael Philip Jagger, (born 26 July 1943) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and actor who gained fame as the lead singer and one of the founder members of the Rolling Stones. Jagger's career has spanned over five decades, and he has been described as "one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of rock & roll". His distinctive voice and performances, along with Keith Richards' guitar style have been the trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the band's career. Jagger gained press notoriety for his admitted drug use and romantic involvements, and was often portrayed as a countercultural figure. Jagger was born and grew up in Dartford, Kent. He studied at the London School of Economics before abandoning his academic career to join the Rolling Stones. Jagger has written most of the Rolling Stones' songs together with Richards, and they continue to collaborate musically. In the late 1960s, Jagger began acting in films (starting with "Performance" and "Ned Kelly"), to a mixed reception. He began a solo career in 1985, releasing his first album, "She's the Boss", and joined the electric supergroup SuperHeavy in 2009. Relationships with the Stones' members, particularly Richards, deteriorated during the 1980s, but Jagger has always found more success with the band than with his solo and side projects.
Alicia: Do you like Jagger? his name is Michael Philip Jagger,
Sydney: Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones? Yes!
Alicia: Yeah Jagger's career has spanned over five decades,
Sydney: I know he has had hits as far back as I can remember
Alicia: I have heard he has been described as "one of the most popular and influential frontmen
Sydney: I am sure that is true and would add he is also very rich
Alicia: His distinctive voice and performances, along with Keith Richards' guitar is the sound of the rolling stones
Sydney: Yes and they are popular world wide how many albums have they sold
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we have 4 children and 2 dogs. | The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam. They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming. The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is popular as a disability assistance dog such as being a guide dog for the blind and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they are trained to be a hunting dog, a detection dog, and a search and rescue participant. The breed's friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed (by registration) in the United States, the fifth-most popular in Brazil and Australia, and the eighth-most popular in the United Kingdom.
Jonathan: I love dogs. Do you have a golden retriever? They are great at retreving.
Kylie: I love dogs, I don't have any dogs right now just a cat, but I really am interested in getting an English Mastiff
Jonathan: Those are very cute. I like golden retrievers because they are easy to train to basic to advanced obedience behaviors.
Kylie: Really, that always make a great dog, an easy learner! Are they good family dogs as well?
Jonathan: They are great family dogs! Also make great disability dogs to help others.
Kylie: Oh that makes sense, I see so many people with golden retrievers, they must be one of the more popular dog breeds, they seem to have a very good temperament
Jonathan: Yes, very good. Their temperament is gentle, and also too gentle to be considered a guard dog.
Kylie: Hmm, I love that they are "gentle giants" in a sense, I need a dog that is calm, since I have 2 small children. Are they easy to care for?
Jonathan: Very easy to care for. Well suited for suburban environments.
Kylie: Oh goodness, I may have to look more into this dog, it seems like the perfect dog, easy to care for, good with kids, easy to train, and calm!!
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my purse has a picture of a skunk on it. | Skunks are mammals in the family Mephitidae. The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong unpleasant smell. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration. 1630s, squunck, from a southern New England Algonquian language (probably Abenaki) seganku, from Proto-Algonquian */šeka:kwa/, from */šek-/ "to urinate" + */-a:kw/ "fox." "Skunk" has historic use as an insult, attested from 1841. Skunk cabbage is attested from 1751; earlier skunkweed (1738). In 1634, a skunk was described in the Jesuit Relations: Skunk species vary in size from about long and in weight from about (spotted skunks) to (hog-nosed skunks). They have moderately elongated bodies with relatively short, well-muscled legs and long front claws for digging. Although the most common fur color is black and white, some skunks are brown or grey and a few are cream-colored. All skunks are striped, even from birth. They may have a single thick stripe across back and tail, two thinner stripes, or a series of white spots and broken stripes (in the case of the spotted skunk). Some also have stripes on their legs. Skunks are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal material and changing their diets as the seasons change.
Jocelyn: My dog got sprayed with a skunk! They are known to spray strong smelling liquid. It was disgusting!
Nicole: Gross! Where you able to get the spray off your dog?
Jocelyn: The skunk smell was almost impossible to get rid of! Close up it smelled like burning rubber. Skunks are sly little mammals!
Nicole: They do seem sly! Are there many different types of skunks?
Jocelyn: There are a few different species of skunk with a range of colouring, from black and white to brown or ginger.
Nicole: Interesting! Are they found all over the world?
Jocelyn: They are and would you believe that some people keep skunks as pets?! Mainly in north America and parts of Europe.
Nicole: Why on earth would someone want a pet skunk! Don't skunks bite as well?
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i have a dog. | Husky is a general name for a sled-type of dog used in northern regions, differentiated from other sled-dog types by their fast pulling style. They are an ever-changing cross-breed of the fastest dogs. The Alaskan Malamute, by contrast, is "the largest and most powerful" sled dog, and was used for heavier loads. Huskies are used in sled dog racing. In recent years, companies have been marketing tourist treks with dog sledges for adventure travelers in snow regions as well. Huskies are also today kept as pets, and groups work to find new pet homes for retired racing and adventure trekking dogs. The word "husky" originated from the word referring to Arctic people in general, Eskimos (a.k.a. Inuit), "...known as 'huskies', a contraction of 'Huskimos', the pronunciation given to the word 'Eskimos' by the English sailors of trading vessels." The use of "husky" is recorded from 1852 for dogs kept by Inuit people. Nearly all dogs' genetic closeness to the gray wolf is due to admixture. However, several Arctic breeds also show a genetic closeness with the now-extinct Taimyr wolf of North Asia due to admixture: the Siberian Husky and Greenland dog (which are also historically associated with Arctic human populations) and to a lesser extent, the Shar Pei and Finnish spitz.
Melissa: I have a husky, which is a general name for a sled-type of dog
Amanda: Huskies are beautiful. Does it shed a lot?
Melissa: Mine is an Alaskan husky and does not shed much. However, it is not considered a pure-breed, so I cannot say for sure
Amanda: So their are different breeds of Husky?
Melissa: Oh yes. For instance there is the siberian husky, which is known for its very thick coat, and stiff triangle ears
Amanda: Are they good show dogs?
Melissa: They could be, but I consider them more work dogs. They are active, energetic and resiltiant. Their breed comes from a pretty cold and harsh environment
Amanda: They are a pretty big dog, aren't they?
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my hobby creating houses out of matches. | David Mach (born 18 March 1956 in Methil, Fife) is a Scottish sculptor and installation artist. Mach's artistic style is based on flowing assemblages of mass-produced objects. Typically these include magazines,vicious teddy bears,newspapers, car tyres, match sticks and coat hangers. Many of his installations are temporary and constructed in public spaces. One example of his early magazine pieces, "Adding Fuel to the Fire", was an installation assembled from an old truck and several cars surrounded and subsumed by about 100 tons of magazines, individually arranged to create the impression that the vehicles were being caught in an explosion of flames and billowing smoke. An early influential sculpture was "Polaris," exhibited outside the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London in 1983. This consisted of some 6000 car tyres arranged as a lifesize replica of a Polaris submarine. Mach intended it as a protest against the nuclear arms race meant to stir controversy. A member of the public who took exception to the piece tried to burn it down; unfortunately, he got caught in the flames himself and suffered fatal burns. In the early 1980s Mach started to produce some smaller-scale works assembled out of unstruck match sticks.
David: I didn't realize David Mach was a scottish sculptor. Did you?
Parker: No I did not. Can you tell me more about David Mach?
David: Sure. His artistic style is based on flowing assemblages with mass produced objects.
Parker: What are his most famous works?
David: He had a piece called adding fuel that had600 car tires aranged as a replica of the Polaris submarine. Pretty cool.
Parker: Wow! That does sound very cool. Were his works well received by the public and critics?
David: Probably controversial. This was intended as a protect for the nuclear arms race.
Parker: Is he still living today?
David: I'm not sure. He's produced smaller scale work since the 1980's though.
Parker: What are his most current works?
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i love to sing. | Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice and augments regular speech by the use of sustained tonality, rhythm, and a variety of vocal techniques. A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without accompaniment by musical instruments. Singing is often done in an ensemble of musicians, such as a choir of singers or a band of instrumentalists. Singers may perform as soloists or accompanied by anything from a single instrument (as in art song or some jazz styles) up to a symphony orchestra or big band. Different singing styles include art music such as opera and Chinese opera, Hindustani music, and religious music styles such as gospel, traditional music styles, world music, jazz, blues, gazal and popular music styles such as pop, rock, electronic dance music and filmi. Singing can be formal or informal, arranged or improvised. It may be done as a form of religious devotion, as a hobby, as a source of pleasure, comfort or ritual, as part of music education or as a profession. Excellence in singing requires time, dedication, instruction and regular practice. If practice is done on a regular basis then the sounds can become more clear and strong.
Chase: A vocalist is a singer
Kimberly: Yes, Carol Burnett is an old Vocalist, so is Frank Sinatra
Chase: Sinatra was born in Hoboken New Jersey
Kimberly: He was part of the Rat Pack
Chase: There's also a film about rat pack from 1998 on hbo
Kimberly: yes, I've seen it. can you name another member of the rat pack
Chase: Dino Paul Crocetti
Kimberly: lol yes ineed !
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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.
Dakota: Hi, so you are doing research on autonomous cars? That's great, why did you decide to do that?
Lauren: Look, a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input? Too cool! Wanted to know more!
Dakota: Totally agree! How long do you think it'll be before they are mainstream?
Lauren: I am not sure... good question..but should be soon... I mean, who doesn't want reduction in traffic collisions; the resulting injuries; and related costs, including less need for insurance?
Dakota: Sure! How far advanced in the technology currently? Are there cars yet that are totally autonomous?
Lauren: Well almost, the more advanced control systems interpret sensory information to identify appropriate navigation paths, as well as obstacles and relevant signage.
Dakota: Are they legal to drive on the roads in any countries yet?
Lauren: Not sure! Some of the technology I am sure is already being used, like already some cars are capable road. of analyzing sensory data to distinguish between different cars on the
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i like fruit. | Fruit picking or fruit harvesting is a seasonal activity (paid or recreational) that occurs during harvest time in areas with fruit growing wild or being farmed in orchards. Apple picking is an activity found at apple farms. Apple orchards may be opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples or purchase pre-picked apples. Although this is ultimately a method of purchasing apples, it is often a social activity as well. Apple picking is often a very popular dating ritual in the American Midwest. Apple orchards catering to a family outing will provide additional activities beyond the picking of apples. Many have petting zoos, restaurants and country shops that sell related products such as home-made jams and jellies. This aspect of the activity is especially popular in the Northeastern United States & Southern Ontario and Southern Québec in Canada. The apples that fall off the trees are often used to make apple cider. Apple cider is a juice made grinding the apples, then pressing out the juice. Most fruit picking is done by migrant workers, who can be paid relatively low wages. In California, Mexican migrants are most frequently doing the work. There has been much controversy about replacing workers with automation.
Ivan: Do you love fruits? I love apple picking which you can do at apple farms
Logan: I do love fruit - we currently have some blueberries and strawberries. I've never gone apple picking, though.
Ivan: I love Blueberries, they are native to North America and the highbush varieties were not introduced into Europe until the 1930s
Logan: Oh that's super interesting. I wonder what fruits are native to North America. What else can you tell me?
Ivan: Well, in scientific terminology a berry is a fruit produced from the ovary of a single flower.
Logan: Yeah, I've heard that before. Isn't that how plants spread their seeds to grow more places? That's interersting.
Ivan: Yes! And Histrorically plants formed one of two kingdoms covering all living things that were not animalsand both algae and fungi were treated as plants
Logan: I've never really thought of fungi as a kind of plant!
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i work in a flower shop. | A flower, sometimes known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). The biological function of a flower is to effect reproduction, usually by providing a mechanism for the union of sperm with eggs. Flowers may facilitate outcrossing (fusion of sperm and eggs from different individuals in a population) or allow selfing (fusion of sperm and egg from the same flower). Some flowers produce diaspores without fertilization (parthenocarpy). Flowers contain sporangia and are the site where gametophytes develop. Many flowers have evolved to be attractive to animals, so as to cause them to be vectors for the transfer of pollen. After fertilization, the ovary of the flower develops into fruit containing seeds. In addition to facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants, flowers have long been admired and used by humans to bring beauty to their environment, and also as objects of romance, ritual, religion, medicine and as a source of food. The essential parts of a flower can be considered in two parts: the vegetative part, consisting of petals and associated structures in the perianth, and the reproductive or sexual parts.
Melissa: I love flowers. I just got done updating the flowers in my yard for late summer. Do you like flowers?
Melissa: Yes, I love flowers too! The blossom is the reproductive structure that you can find in plants that flower. They can be called angiosperms.
Melissa: As I've gotten older I've actually become allergic to some but still love them.
Melissa: Yes, I'm sure that has much to do with the pollination, when pollen transfers to the female parts, so they can fertilize. But, gets us all sneezing!
Melissa: That explains so much. Do you happen to know which are the most popular flowers?
Melissa: I think roses are pretty popular flowers. But, flowers really are for so many reasons.... beauty, environment, romance, religion, even food and medicine!
Melissa: medicine? Interesting, I knew about plants but not flowers. How Cool!
Melissa: Flowers are pretty interesting. There are basically two parts to them: vegetable part, which is petals and perianth structures, and the other part is the reproductive parts.
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my father is a preacher. | A preacher is usually a person who delivers sermons or homilies on religious topics to an assembly of people. Less common are preachers who preach on the street, or those whose message is not necessarily religious, but who preach components such as a moral or social worldview or philosophy. Preachers are common throughout most cultures. They can take the form of a Christian minister on a Sunday morning, or an Islamic Imam. A Muslim preacher in general is referred to as a "dā‘ī", while one giving sermons on a Friday afternoon is called a "khatib". The sermon or homily has been an important part of Christian services since Early Christianity, and remains prominent in both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Lay preachers sometimes figure in these traditions of worship, for example the Methodist local preachers, but in general preaching has usually been a function of the clergy. The Dominican Order is officially known as the "Order of Preachers" ("Ordo Praedicatorum" in Latin); friars of this order were trained to publicly preach in vernacular languages, and the order was created by Saint Dominic to preach to the Cathars of southern France in the early thirteenth century. The Franciscans are another important preaching order; Travelling preachers, usually friars, were an important feature of late medieval Catholicism.
Makayla: I have always wanted to learn how to be a preacher. How do I go about getting into the profession?
Isaiah: some start out preaching on the street, or even start with messages that arent necessarily religious
Makayla: Oh ok. I am just afraid I will not know what to say. Maybe I should watch some videos online about successful preachers.
Isaiah: you can start out by preaching components such as moral or social worldrviews
Makayla: That is a good idea. I will try not to alienate anyone with any crazy stuff. I don't want people to ignore me.
Isaiah: yea thats probably a smart move
Makayla: If I am successful maybe I can start a new religion about worshipping life. I think everyone should be happy to live in this wonderful planet.
Isaiah: i hope you do great!
Makayla: Instead of asking for a tithe I will just ask my followers to help spread the gospel. I think I will be very famous one day. Thanks for the advice!
Isaiah: no problem!
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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".
Melanie: I know nothing about Philip Larkin. What can you tell me about him?
Natalia: Philip was an amazing well known English poet and novelist.
Melanie: What are some of his famous works?
Natalia: He has written many best sellers I read one in college A Girl in Winter it is a older book but one of many of his greatest poet collections.
Melanie: Oh that sounds beautiful! What was it about?
Natalia: Like many of his books it was a more so passion and glum accuracy about emotions the irony of the book was great.
Melanie: I love books of this nature. I will definitely check it out. I'm assuming he is deceased? Does he have any other popular works?
Natalia: Yes he passed in 1985 another top poetry book is The less deceived I havn't actually read the full book but read parts of the text on E reader.
Melanie: These are great suggestions which I will most certainly try to find and read. Was he one of your favorites?
Natalia: He is one of them I took literature in college so being his poetry was emotional and talked about relationships it caught my attention very much.
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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.
Lindsey: Are you a fan of the choir and singing?
Kaleb: Yes - the choir includes a group of singers, hopefully talented!
Lindsey: Yes they are usually very talented. What more about this choir?
Kaleb: Choral music is written specifically for choirs. Do you know any famous groups?
Lindsey: I do know any famous groups but I saw Forrest Gump sing in a choir once. Do you know Forrest Gump?
Kaleb: Yes, apparently it was based on a novel by Winston Groom. Do you like Tom Hanks?
Lindsey: I love Tom Hanks and think he is the best. Do you like Tom Hanks too?
Kaleb: He is like an American hero and a wonderful actor, of course I do!
Lindsey: Yes some say he is a treasure of America. He was in several movies about national treasure too!
Kaleb: I did not know that - but I know Nick Cage was in a film called National Treasure!
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my brother is an archaeologist. | Archaeology, or archeology, is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, and cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a social science and a branch of the humanities. In North America, archaeology is considered a sub-field of anthropology, while in Europe archaeology is often viewed as either a discipline in its own right or a sub-field of other disciplines. Archaeologists study human prehistory and history, from the development of the first stone tools at Lomekwi in East Africa 3.3 million years ago up until recent decades. Archaeology as a field is distinct from the discipline of palaeontology, the study of fossil remains. Archaeology is particularly important for learning about prehistoric societies, for whom there may be no written records to study. Prehistory includes over 99% of the human past, from the Paleolithic until the advent of literacy in societies across the world. Archaeology has various goals, which range from understanding culture history to reconstructing past lifeways to documenting and explaining changes in human societies through time.
Caroline: I would love to have gone into the field of Archaeology and uncover cool artifacts.
Giovanni: Agreed! Its the study of humankind in the past and I always love learning about the way things used to be!
Caroline: I think to be able to discover as well as learn about the past is a great tool for learning about the future.
Giovanni: It would be easier and more fun to time travel. But I guess that's what you're kind of doing with archaeology, at least traveling to the past.
Caroline: I so agree with that! I do a little fossil finding where I live and find shark teeth which is pretty cool.
Giovanni: Awesome! I've never found any fossils myself but I love taking a metal detector on the beach. It's amazing what you can find!
Caroline: I would so love to get a metal detector and go to the beach!! That sounds like a great deal of fun!! I can only imagine what you find!!
Giovanni: If you go to a beach after a holiday weekend, you'll find the most. There's always coins and rings hidden underneath the sand.
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my favorite movies are disney movies. | This is a list of films released theatrically under the Walt Disney Pictures banner (known as that since 1983, with "Never Cry Wolf" as its first release) and films released before that under the former name of the parent company, Walt Disney Productions (1929–1983). Most films listed here were distributed in the United States by the company's distribution division, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (formerly known as Buena Vista Distribution Company [1953–1987] and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution [1987–2007]). The Disney features produced before "Peter Pan" (1953) were originally distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, and are now distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. This list is organized by release date and includes live action feature films, animated feature films (including films developed and produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios), and documentary films (including titles from the "True-Life Adventures" series and films produced by the Disneynature label). For an exclusive list of animated films released by Walt Disney Pictures and its previous entities see "List of Disney theatrical animated features". This list is only for theatrical films released under the main Disney banner.
Nathaniel: I love Disney films. have you seen any good ones lately?
Giovanni: I love Disney Films as well. I read that the very first film released was "Never Cry Wolf"
Nathaniel: Frozen was very popular , animation I mean. And I liked Coco too.
Giovanni: Frozen was actually the 53rd Disney animated film
Nathaniel: They merged with ABC in order to produce more adult content.
Giovanni: The animation studio was founded in October 16, 1923 and is a division of the Walt Disney Studios
Nathaniel: I loved all the animation movies when I was growing up They were so good and have stood the test of time too.
Giovanni: Disney was founded on October 16, 1923 as a leader in animation , live action film production, television, and theme parks
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i love iced tea. | Snapple is a brand of tea and juice drinks which is owned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group and based in Plano, Texas. The company (and brand), which was originally known as Unadulterated Food Products, was founded in 1972. The brand achieved some fame due to various pop-culture references including television shows. Snapple was founded by Leonard Marsh, Hyman Golden, and Arnold Greenberg in 1972 in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. Their company, which was originally known as Unadulterated Food Products, was first conceived as a part-time venture to supply fruit juices to health food stores. Unsure if the business would succeed, Greenberg continued to run his health food store in Manhattan's East Village, while Leonard Marsh and his brother-in-law, Hyman Golden, operated a window washing business. In a 1989 interview with "Crain's New York Business", Marsh admitted that when they launched the small business he knew "as much about juice as about making an atom bomb." Unadulterated Food Products was one of the first companies in the United States to manufacture a wide line of juices and other beverages made from natural ingredients. An early apple juice product led to the company's name, Snapple.
Peyton: I really like Snapple tea. Dr Pepper owns them which surprised me.
Makayla: Very interesting i had no idea that dr pepper owned them
Peyton: Snapple was once known as Unadulterated Food Products when they were founded in 1972. That seems a little bland.
Makayla: I had no idea , is there anything else i should know about this company ?
Peyton: Snapple was found in Long Island, New York. Three guys by the name of Arnold Greenberg, Hyman Golden, and Leonard Marsh founded Snapple.
Makayla: Oh wow . Do they own any other products ?
Peyton: Not entirely sure. But the Snapple owners had other businesses at the very beginning when Snapple was first introduced. One a health store and the other a window washing business..
Makayla: Oh wow, so they really must know the ropes of owning a business
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i lay awake at night so i can watch the stars. | A star is type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye from Earth during the night, appearing as a multitude of fixed luminous points in the sky due to their immense distance from Earth. Historically, the most prominent stars were grouped into constellations and asterisms, the brightest of which gained proper names. Astronomers have assembled star catalogues that identify the known stars and provide standardized stellar designations. However, most of the stars in the Universe, including all stars outside our galaxy, the Milky Way, are invisible to the naked eye from Earth. Indeed, most are invisible from Earth even through the most powerful telescopes. For at least a portion of its life, a star shines due to thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium in its core, releasing energy that traverses the star's interior and then radiates into outer space. Almost all naturally occurring elements heavier than helium are created by stellar nucleosynthesis during the star's lifetime, and for some stars by supernova nucleosynthesis when it explodes.
Angelica: ive been looking at the stars recently, the nearest star to Earth is of course the Sun. Are you interested in studying the stars?
Alexa: Somewhat, yeah. My dad's an astronomer, so I've seen a lot of things about it before. What areas are you particularly interested in?
Angelica: Im interested iin constellations like Centaurus, Centaurus is a really bright constellation in the southern sky and its one of my faves.
Alexa: That's a good one. I'm a fan of Draco and Gemini, personally. I also like showing people the Southern Triangle.
Angelica: Indeed, most constellations are not visible from Earth even through the most powerful telescopes
Alexa: Yeah. It gets even worse when you factor in that half of the sky isn't visible at all from any given position on Earth, since we can't see through the Earth.
Angelica: Yeah haha, But they do have telescopes around the world so they are all watching the same sky we are, its really mesmerizing.
Alexa: It really is. It makes you think, staring out into the vastness of space like that.
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i am studying to be a dentist. | A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a surgeon who specializes in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and in some states, dental therapists. In China as well as France, the first people to perform dentistry were barbers. They have been categorized into 2 distinct groups: guild of barbers and lay barbers. The first group, the Guild of Barbers, was created to distinguish more educated and qualified dental surgeons from lay barbers. Guild barbers were trained to do complex surgeries. The second group, the lay barbers, were qualified to perform regular hygienic services such as shaving and tooth extraction as well as basic surgery. However, in 1400 France made decrees prohibiting lay barbers from practicing all types of surgery. In Germany as well as France from 1530 to 1575 publications completely devoted to dentistry were being published. Ambrose Pare, often known as the Father of Surgery, published his own work about the proper maintenance and treatment of teeth.
Mason: I am scared of going to the dentist. It has always been a fear.
Alex: I completely relate! I'm scared of going to the dentist too. I put it off for a long time and it just makes the anxiety it worse... have you done that?
Mason: Yes I have. I am actually putting it off right now, as I have been having tooth pains on the right side for a few months now. I can barely eat on that side.
Alex: Ugh yeah, me too. I had a root canal a couple of years ago (where they remove the root from the tooth and put a cap on) and the tooth shaped cap doesn't sit right...
Mason: I heard root canals are super painful! Does that cause you discomfort, the cap not sitting right?
Alex: The root canal itself wasn't too bad but yeah, the cap/crown not sitting right causes pressure against my other teeth. I think it'd be considered "dental trauma" at this point since it's been a couple of years and has caused some of my other teeth to shift.
Mason: Oh wow! If only going to the dentist weren't so scary and costly!
Alex: I know, right? When I had it done it was a dental emergency, I had put it off too long and the broken tooth that had to be fixed ended up with an abcess... That was so expensive to fix and it took me so long to pay off that I've just been avoiding going ever since. Dental work is prohibitively expensive if you don't have insurance...
Mason: Definitely. My boyfriend is missing his two front teeth and he just can't seem to save the money to get them fixed. It causes him horribly self esteem issues.
Alex: Oh my gosh that's a shame! I totally understand, it's so expensive to get stuff like that fixed. My husband is in a similar situation, he needs a wisdom tooth removed but he's "too old" to get it done at a regular endodontist so he'd have to get a maxiofacial surgeon to do it and we don't have health or dental insurance so... good luck, right? I love the US but the state of our health insurance in this country is so out of whack.
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my favorite store is american eagle. | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer, headquartered in the Southside Works Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear. The Silvermans sold their ownership interests in 1991 to Jacob Price of Knoxville, Tennessee. American Eagle Outfitters is also the parent company of Aerie. The brand targets male and female college students, although older adults wear the brand, with 949 American Eagle Outfitters stores and 97 stand-alone and 67 side-by-side Aerie stores. In 1977, the first American Eagle Outfitters store opened in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan. Some of the brand's popular products are jeans (especially the low rise jeans type), polo shirts, graphic T-shirts, sweatpants, henley shirts, vanity boxers, boxer briefs and briefs, outerwear, and swimwear. American Eagle's beginning was with the Silverman family, which owned and operated Silvermans Menswear. By the mid-1970s, two of the Silverman brothers—from the third generation of Silvermans in the family business—were running the family business.
Jared: Hey there! I used to wear American Eagle clothes when I was younger, did you?
Collin: No, but we have one of their stores in our city. A lot of college students I know wear AE clothes, and even some older adults.
Jared: Oh okay cool, I would still wear them if they weren't pricey. I also always have to shop at their kids store because the 0
Collin: You're right, they are pricey! I wonder what prices were like when they opened their first store in 1977? 25 cents for jeans?
Jared: Oh wow! Yeah I wonder, that was a long time ago!
Collin: Well, at least they're successful. I heard on the news a few weeks ago that they have over 900 stores now. That's a lot of clothes.
Jared: Yes it is! They are quality clothes too
Collin: I especially like their jeans, graphic T-shirts, polo shirts, and boxers. They are pretty much the only place where I can find jeans that fit me.
Jared: Oh okay that makes sense. Theyre jeans are really nice. The clothes last a long time too!
Collin: Yes, I have one pair of jeans that have lasted me almost five years (and counting)!
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we have two pets as well. | A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company, protection, or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or laboratory animal. Popular pets are often noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities. Pets provide their owners (or guardians) both physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can supply both the human and pet with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. Pets can give companionship to elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people, as well as to other people who are living alone. There is a medically approved class of therapy animals, mostly dogs or cats, that are brought to visit confined humans, such as children in hospitals or elders in nursing homes. Pet therapy utilizes trained animals and handlers to achieve specific physical, social, cognitive, and emotional goals with patients. Some of the most popular pets are likely dogs and cats; other animals commonly kept may include (but are not limited to) pigs, ferrets, and rabbits; rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, rats, and guinea pigs; avian pets, such as parrots, passerines, and fowl; reptile pets, such as turtles, lizards and snakes; aquatic pets, such as fish, freshwater and saltwater snails, and frogs; arthropod pets, such as tarantulas and hermit crabs.
Cheyenne: I love animals, do you have any pets?
Jayla: I love pets! They provide us with both physical and emotional benefits. I have a dog. What about you?
Cheyenne: I have a dog and three cats, it's a full house. I've heard pets can help you live a longer fuller life. What kind of dog do you have?
Jayla: I have a poodle. Out of all pets, dogs were the first species to be domesticated! I also wanted a cat but they don't seem to like me very much.
Cheyenne: All cats don't like you?! Some people are more dog people. I always had cats as a kid. I wonder if cats were ever really domesticated.
Jayla: I believe cats are called house cats when kept indoors as pets. They don't have a naming system from other felines. I would really like a cat because it catches mice, but they seem to always scratch me.
Cheyenne: Cats do what they want. They do catch mice though, I never get mice or have them for very long with my girls. Some dogs catch mice too.
Jayla: I just find cats so interesting - they have very quick reflexes and teeth that are good at catching prey. It also helps that they use the litterbox and doesn't need to be trained to pee.
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i have more then 10 tattoos. | A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos fall into three broad categories: purely decorative (with no specific meaning); symbolic (with a specific meaning pertinent to the wearer); pictorial (a depiction of a specific person or item). Tattoos have historically been regarded in the West as 'uncivilised', and over the last 100 years the fashion has been associated mainly with sailors, working men and criminals. By the end of the 20th Century many Western stigmas of the tattoo culture had been dismissed and the practice has become more acceptable and accessible for people of all trades and levels of society. The word "tattoo", or "tattow" in the 18th century, is a loanword from the Polynesian word "tatau", meaning "to write". The "Oxford English Dictionary" gives the etymology of tattoo as "In 18th c. tattaow, tattow. From Polynesian (Samoan, Tahitian, Tongan, etc.) tatau. In Marquesan, tatu." Before the importation of the Polynesian word, the practice of tattooing had been described in the West as painting, scarring, or staining. This is not to be confused with the origins of the word for the military drumbeat or performance — see "military tattoo".
Steven: I'm thinking of getting my first tattoo. What can you tell me?
Sergio: tattos typically fall into three broad categories, decorative, symbolic, or pictorial. what category are you thinking about?
Steven: Maybe something symbolic like a Chinese character?
Sergio: tattos in general have been regarded as uncivilized in the west, its mostly associted with sailors and criminals. be careful about this when getting yours, i personally think tattoed people are the same as the rest
Steven: I will.. I'm really worried about how much it will hurt.
Sergio: it depends on the place you get it so ive heard. some place youll barely have to worry about. also fun fact tatto in the 18th century is a loanword from the polynesian word "tatau" wich means to write.
Steven: That's interesting! Can you tell me anything else?
Sergio: tattos are becoming more acceptable and accessible for people of all trades and levels. there is still stigma but its loosening up. im ready for the day a coporate can proudly wear atatto though haha.
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i like to write poetry. | Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was an American poet. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Although part of a prominent family with strong ties to its community, Dickinson lived much of her life in reclusive isolation. After studying at the Amherst Academy for seven years in her youth, she briefly attended the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary before returning to her family's house in Amherst. Considered an eccentric by locals, she developed a noted penchant for white clothing and became known for her reluctance to greet guests or, later in life, to even leave her bedroom. Dickinson never married, and most friendships between her and others depended entirely upon correspondence. Dickinson was a recluse for the later years of her life. While Dickinson was a prolific private poet, fewer than a dozen of her nearly 1,800 poems were published during her lifetime. The work that was published during her lifetime was usually altered significantly by the publishers to fit the conventional poetic rules of the time. Dickinson's poems are unique for the era in which she wrote; they contain short lines, typically lack titles, and often use slant rhyme as well as unconventional capitalization and punctuation.
Victor: I love to read and write poetry. I went through a very emotional phase in grade school that inspired quite a few poems about myself. Do you write or read poetry?
Kaden: I do. I love Emily Dickinson. Her poems are beautiful. She was born in 1830 and died in 1886.
Victor: So young. I feel like a lot of those classic artists died young.
Kaden: Yes they did. She had a prominent family but was ultimately a recluse and lived in isolation.
Victor: I did not know that about her family or about her. I wonder if she was disgusted or embarrassed by her family, or if it had nothing to do with them and she was just an introvert...
Kaden: Probably an introvert. All the locals thought she was eccentric. She became known for only wearing white clothes. At the end, she didn't leave her bedroom.
Victor: Wow- it's interesting that she chose white clothes. One would think that those behaviors would draw someone to a darker color. Maybe that's just a stereotype?
Kaden: Yes, it is interesting she chose white. She never did marry. Most of her friendships were entirely dependent on correspondence, sadly.
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i prefer headsets over earbuds. | Headphones (or head-phones in the early days of telephony and radio) are a pair of small loudspeaker drivers worn on or around the head over a user's ears. They are electroacoustic transducers, which convert an electrical signal to a corresponding sound. Headphones let a single user listen to an audio source privately, in contrast to a loudspeaker, which emits sound into the open air for anyone nearby to hear. Headphones are also known as earspeakers, earphones or, colloquially, cans. Circumaural and supra-aural headphones use a band over the top of the head to hold the speakers in place. The other type, known as earbuds or earpieces consist of individual units that plug into the user's ear canal. In the context of telecommunication, a headset is a combination of headphone and microphone. Headphones connect to a signal source such as an audio amplifier, radio, CD player, portable media player, mobile phone, video game console, or electronic musical instrument, either directly using a cord, or using wireless technology such as bluetooth, DECT or FM radio. The first headphones were developed in the late 19th century for use by telephone operators, to keep their hands free. Initially the audio quality was mediocre and a step forward was the invention of high fidelity headphones.
Amelia: hi, I would like to know about headphones.
Austin: Headphones which are worn over the ears allow people to listen to audio privately without disturbing others
Amelia: really, how do they accomplish that?
Austin: They convert electronic signals to sound. They're pretty cool!
Amelia: oh my. I would have never guessed. Are there different types of headphones?
Austin: Yes! You can use earbuds to plug inside your ears, instead of over your ears
Amelia: wow, I wonder when those first came about...
Austin: I think around the time of the radio revolution. When it was trendy
Amelia: oh, I guess that makes sence.
Austin: Yep. Developed ithe late 1800s for phone operators to free their hands
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i have male pattern baldness. | 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.
Adam: I think I'm loosing my hair, help!!!
Jonah: Oh no! You should find a medication to prevent any further hair loss. Something that regrows the follicles in the dermis.
Adam: what kind of medication can I use for my male pattern hair loss?
Jonah: I hear Minoxidil is a pretty good one. Its an over the counter medication that can treat hair loss!
Adam: great, can I get that over the counter?
Jonah: Yes! You can get it over the counter and it's effective too. About 40% of men get hair back after 3 months.
Adam: wow, that sounds pretty good. Is it expensive?
Jonah: I'm not too sure to be honest. Haven't purchased it myself before.
Adam: oh, I guess I can look that up.
Jonah: Definitely. But hey, don't feel bad about your hair loss. Pattern hair loss is the most common cause for hair loss.
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