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i take vitamin c when i have a cold.	Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and -ascorbic acid, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. The disease scurvy is prevented and treated with vitamin C-containing foods or dietary supplements. Evidence does not support use in the general population for the prevention of the common cold. There is, however, some evidence that regular use may shorten the length of colds. It is unclear if supplementation affects the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, or dementia. It may be taken by mouth or by injection. Vitamin C is generally well tolerated. Large doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, trouble sleeping, and flushing of the skin. Normal doses are safe during pregnancy. The United States Institute of Medicine recommends against taking large doses. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of several enzymes and is important for immune system function. It also functions as an antioxidant. Foods containing vitamin C include citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, raw bell peppers, and strawberries. Prolonged storage or cooking may reduce vitamin C content in foods. Xavier: Vitamin C is very important, especially back when it was hard to come by on ships, which is why oranges were eaten on ships to prevent scurvy. Joseph: Yes, I love oranges, which I know help in the Vitamin C area. Xavier: I love citrus too! One thing that is a complete myth is that vitamin C really doesn't show any signs of helping fight the common cold. Joseph: Really? I didn't realize that. I have a friend at work that would swear Vitamin C helps keep colds at bay lol! Xavier: They're kinda right, as there is some evidence to show that it may shorten the length of them. Joseph: Well, I just love the taste of oranges, so I'm glad it also has other benefits! Xavier: I know what you mean, it's like a win win haha. Vitamin C is also very well tolerated so that is good too. Joseph: Yes, I wished there was a bit less acid in it, as it tends to give me heartburn. I could live without that side effect.
my favorite movie is the last of the mohicans.	The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American epic historical drama, set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. It was directed by Michael Mann, based on James Fenimore Cooper's eponymous 1826 novel and George B. Seitz's 1936 film adaptation, owing more to the latter than the novel. The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Jodhi May, with Russell Means, Wes Studi, Eric Schweig, and Steven Waddington in supporting roles. It was produced by Morgan Creek Pictures. The soundtrack features music by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman, and the song "I Will Find You" by Clannad. The main theme of the film is taken from the tune "The Gael" by Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean. Released on September 25, 1992 in the United States, "The Last of the Mohicans" was met with nearly universal praise from critics and commercial success during its box-office run. The story takes place in 1757, during the French and Indian War in the Adirondack Mountains, in the British colony of New York. British Army Major Duncan Heyward arrives in Albany. He has been sent to serve under Colonel Edmund Munro, the commander of Fort William Henry. Heyward is given the task of escorting the colonel’s two daughters, Cora and Alice, to their father. James: The Last of the Mohicans is my favorite film. I can watch it over and over again. Jack: That movie was set in 1757, during the indian war with the french. James: Do you know if its based on any novels? Jack: It was based on a novel from 1826 and it's an adaption for a 1936 film. James: Who are some famous actors that were in the movie? Jack: A couple were Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stow. James: Daniel Day-Lewis is such a good actor. How did the movie do in it's debut at the box office? Jack: It was a huge success, both with the critics and commercially.
i like makeup.	Cosmetics are substances or products used to enhance or alter the appearance or fragrance of the body. Many cosmetics are designed for use of applying to the face and hair. They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds; some being derived from natural sources (such as coconut oil), and some being synthetics. Common cosmetics include lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, rouge, skin cleansers and skin lotions, shampoo, hairstyling products (gel, hair spray, etc. ), perfume and cologne. Cosmetics applied to the face to enhance its appearance are often called make-up or makeup. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates cosmetics, defines cosmetics as "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions". This broad definition includes any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. The FDA specifically excludes soap from this category. The word "cosmetics" derives from the Greek κοσμητικὴ τέχνη ("kosmetikē tekhnē"), meaning "technique of dress and ornament", from κοσμητικός ("kosmētikos"), "skilled in ordering or arranging" and that from κόσμος ("kosmos"), meaning amongst others "order" and "ornament". Cristian: i never go outside with out my makeup, Cosmetics are substances or products used to enhance or alter the appearance Sophie: I used to be like that, then decided to go au naturel! What brand of cosmetics do you use? Cristian: i sometimes use MAC, Many cosmetics are designed for use of applying to the face and hair i like using facial cosmetics Sophie: Well, good for you. It's nice to look pretty. What else can you tell me about facial cosmetics? Cristian: They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds; some being derived from natural sources like coconut oil for example Sophie: I like things to be natural. I also won't use anything which has been tested on animals - there's no need to do that. Cristian: yeah i hate animal testing that is why i think im going to stop using mac and that is why i stopped using Dior after so long Sophie: It's so cruel and totally unnecessary! Do you know of any cruelty-free brands? The only one I can think of offhand is The Body Shop
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. Jason: who likes coffee, who doesn't? the best is starbucks. Angela: I love starbucks it gets me through my day lol I love ice coffee how about you? Jason: I think anything with arabica in it. That is the best. Anything else is less officiated. Angela: I prefer robusta but I like arabica as well do you add espresso shots? Jason: Only if I need the energy, The coffe is less acidic and more bitter, so i like that. Angela: I am a coffee addict lol and I need the energy for work also so I always make sure Starbucks add my espresso lol do you like ice coffee? Jason: It will help with that, and it was first exported to brazil Angela: I never knew that do they have big warehouses or companies in Brazil?
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". Abby: I love dogs! In fact, I have two dogs who live with me. Chelsea: I have a dog as well. Dogs were the first species to be domesticated and have been "Man's Best Friend" for thousands of years! Abby: Really, so they were domesticated before cats? Chelsea: Yes, there have been dog remains discovered near human remains dating to 36,000 years ago! Abby: Amazing! I wonder how those early instances of domestication happened. Chelsea: That's a good question. The closest living relative of the dog is the gray wolf but scientists think there was another ancestor we haven't discovered yet. Abby: Interesting. So there are more discoveries to come, hopefully. My dogs certainly are well domesticated. One is sleeping on the sofa right now. Chelsea: Your dog sounds like it is right at home! What kind of do is it?
i like basketball.	Basketball is a limited-contact sport played on a rectangular court. While most often played as a team sport with five players on each side, three-on-three, two-on-two, and one-on-one competitions are also common. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop in diameter and high that is mounted to a backboard at each end of the court. The game was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith. A team can score a field goal by shooting the ball through the basket being defended by the opposition team during regular play. A field goal scores three points for the shooting team if the player shoots from behind the three-point line, and two points if shot from in front of the line. A team can also score via free throws, which are worth one point, after the other team is assessed with certain fouls. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but additional time (overtime) is mandated when the score is tied at the end of regulation. The ball can be advanced on the court by passing it to a teammate, or by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling). It is a violation to lift, or drag, one's pivot foot without dribbling the ball, to carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands then resume dribbling. Jesus: In my spare time, I love to go those rectangular courts in park and play basketball with my friends Bianca: I see you are very observant of shapes, do you like rectangles particularly? Jesus: Well, the geometry of rectangles has provided many useful insights toward advances in engineering in ancient times Bianca: It's true, Gobekli tepe is proof of that for sure Jesus: Considering the fact that it is above sea level, makes it architectural design even more appealing Bianca: And of course - breathable for humans. Arguably the most crucial preference. Jesus: Anyway, do you also enjoy playing basketball in your spare time? Bianca: It's great, I could never play professionally, but my family all love it too. Jesus: Compared to college soccer, basketball competitions such NCAA are far better and has more audience Bianca: Yeah I would argue Basketball and UFC are the highest money grossing sports in America at least.
skateboarding is a hobby of mine.	Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard. Skateboarding can also be considered a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2009 report found that the skateboarding market is worth an estimated $4.8 billion in annual revenue with 11.08 million active skateboarders in the world. In 2016, it was announced that skateboarding will be represented at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Since the 1970s, skateparks have been constructed specifically for use by skateboarders, Freestyle BMXers, aggressive skaters, and very recently, scooters. However, skateboarding has become controversial in areas in which the activity, although illegal, has damaged curbs, stoneworks, steps, benches, plazas and parks. The first skateboards started with wooden boxes, or boards, with roller skate wheels attached to the bottom. Crate scooters preceded skateboards, having a wooden crate attached to the nose (front of the board), which formed rudimentary handlebars. The boxes turned into planks, similar to the skateboard decks of today. Erik: I love skateboarding, do you know much about it? Shelby: Yeah I do! It's an action sport that involves riding a skateboard and performing tricks. Erik: It's a lot of fun to watch, but hard to do. Tony Hawk is my favorite pro skater. Shelby: He's my favorite too. It is considered many things, like an art form and a recreational activity too. Erik: It certainly has an aesthetic component to it for sure. I think it'll be at the 2020 Olympics. Shelby: I heard that too! It's weird to think that a method of transportation like that is now an Olympic sport. Erik: Haha I guess it is technically a method of transportation. I think the 2020 Olympics will be exciting, Tokyo is an interesting place. Shelby: It really is. Also at this point, skateboarding itself has really been shaped and influenced by skateboarders throughout the years. Erik: For sure, I'm sure the style has changed since it first became popular. Shelby: It really has, especially with the creation of skate parks for BMX and skateboarders to express themselves.
i enjoy swimming.	Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through fresh or salt water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as an evolutionary response. Swimming is consistently among top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of local, national, and international competitions, including every modern summer Olympics. Swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the human body. On average, the body has a relative density of 0.98 compared to water, which causes the body to float. However, buoyancy varies on the basis of both body composition and the salinity of the water. Higher levels of body fat and saltier water both lower the relative density of the body and increase its buoyancy. Since the human body is only slightly less dense than water, water supports the weight of the body during swimming. As a result, swimming is “low-impact” compared to land activities such as running. Destiny: When did people start swimming? Kaylee: Well, considering swimming is achieved through the motion of limbs, probably since man first walked the earth. Destiny: wow that's long Kaylee: It is indeed. Especially if you're holding your breath while swimming. Any other questions, nitwit? Destiny: which country first realized the sport Kaylee: That question doesn't even make sense. But, swimming is a competition in the Summer Olympics. Destiny: ok, what are the benefits of swimming Kaylee: Obviously it's exercise, so it's good for the body. It's also a low impact activity compared to other exercises like running.
i am bald.	Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Typically at least the head is involved. The severity of hair loss can vary from a small area to the entire body. Typically inflammation or scarring is not present. Hair loss in some people causes psychological distress. Common types include: male-pattern hair loss, female-pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and a thinning of hair known as telogen effluvium. The cause of male-pattern hair loss is a combination of genetics and male hormones, the cause of female pattern hair loss is unclear, the cause of alopecia areata is autoimmune, and the cause of telogen effluvium is typically a physically or psychologically stressful event. Telogen effluvium is very common following pregnancy. Less common causes of hair loss without inflammation or scarring include the pulling out of hair, certain medications including chemotherapy, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, and malnutrition including iron deficiency. Causes of hair loss that occurs with scarring or inflammation include fungal infection, lupus erythematosus, radiation therapy, and sarcoidosis. Diagnosis of hair loss is partly based on the areas affected. Nolan: I had hair. I had youth. I have energy. Did I mention I had hair? I'm going thin up top friend... know anything on this? Jasmin: Yeah man I feel you that's so awful. Hair loss and baldness are the worst. Nolan: I'm thinking about getting that can spray on TV, people may notice that I have no hair one day and the next I have hair that rubs off on my shirt the next, right? Jasmin: I'm sure that is better than having complete baldness or hair loss. Nolan: I think that is what I may try then. I see those guys with the wig blowing off in the wind. I just can't do that. I'm good with a spray paint can, I think make art Jasmin: So are you just balding on your head or what? Typically it just involves the head. Nolan: Just patches. On my head... chest, legs. Maybe mange? It started last week and I only have minor piles of hair left. Clumps really Jasmin: That's surprising, it is usually the head but it can vary from a small area to the entire body.
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. Mariah: My hair was really blond when I was younger, but it got a bit darker as I got older - I wonder why it does that. Donovan: Hi, I have dark hair myself, but my children had blond hair when they were younger too. I think it has something to do with having low levels of the pigment of eumelanin. Mariah: It's strange that we must have less of that as we get older! One of my daughters has dark brown hair like her daddy and the other has hair color like mine. Donovan: I know! Blond can vary so much in hues too. From very pale to a sandy blond. Lovely colors though Mariah: I actually love the reddish blond color - so versatile - and then being out in the sun gives you an even different shade each year. Donovan: Yes, it's a lovey shade. The blond color ranges from A - a light blond to O - a dark blond on the Fischer-Saller scale. It's funny they have such ratings for hair color! Mariah: They have a color scale for blond and other hair colors? I had no idea - I guess it's helpful if you use hair dye. Donovan: There is a reason that people have dark hair, they actually have more hair follicles on their scalp than blond people!
i am terrified of spiders , but love snakes.	Snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes. Like all squamates, snakes are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales. Many species of snakes have skulls with several more joints than their lizard ancestors, enabling them to swallow prey much larger than their heads with their highly mobile jaws. To accommodate their narrow bodies, snakes' paired organs (such as kidneys) appear one in front of the other instead of side by side, and most have only one functional lung. Some species retain a pelvic girdle with a pair of vestigial claws on either side of the cloaca. Lizards have evolved elongate bodies without limbs or with greatly reduced limbs about twenty five times indepenently via convergent evolution, leading to many lineages of legless lizards. Legless lizards resemble snakes, but several common groups of legless lizards have eyelids and external ears, which snakes lack, although this rule is not universal (see Amphisbaenia, Dibamidae, and Pygopodidae). Living snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica, and on most smaller land masses; exceptions include some large islands, such as Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, the Hawaiian archipelago, and the islands of New Zealand, and many small islands of the Atlantic and central Pacific oceans. Erik: I love snakes and people make me mad calling legless lizards snakes even though they look alike. Megan: Wow! Why do you like snakes? Erik: I love the elongated, legless carnivores because they are actually reptiles of suborder Serpentes! So cool. Megan: What is a legless lizard? I've never heard of such a thing! Erik: They are like snakes but have eyelids, external ears which snakes don't have. Megan: Where are they located? Erik: Well snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and on most smaller land masses but not Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, Hawaiian aarchipelago and New Zealand and small Atlantic and Pacific islands. Megan: Why are there no snakes in those places? Erik: Not sure but snakes have skulls and joints so they can swallow prey that are much larger than their heads with their mobile jaws! Megan: You are quite the snake expert! Do you own any snakes?
i enjoy hitchhiking.	Hitchhiking (also known as thumbing, hitching, or autostop) is a means of transportation that is gained by asking people, usually strangers, for a ride in their automobile or other vehicle. A ride is usually, but not always, free. Itinerants have also used hitchhiking as a primary mode of travel for the better part of the last century, and continue to do so today. The hitchhikers' methods of signaling to drivers differ around the world. Many hitchhikers use various hand signals. If the hitchhiker wishes to indicate that he needs a ride, he may simply make a physical gesture or display a written sign. In North America, United Kingdom and most of Europe, the gesture involves extending the arm toward the road and sticking the thumb of the outstretched hand upward with the hand closed. For example, in the US and UK, they point their thumb up. In some African countries, the hand is held still with the palm facing upwards. In other parts of the world, such as Australia, it is more common to use a gesture where the index finger is pointed at the road. Hitchhiking is a historically common (autonomous) practice worldwide and hence there are very few places in the world where laws exist to restrict it. Anthony: Have you ever asked strangers for a ride in their vehicle, aka hitchhiking? Nicolas: No I have not. Wouldn't that be dangerous? Anthony: It's probably dangerous sometimes. But it's a historically common practice worldwide. Nicolas: What is it commonly practiced? Usually in rural areas? Anthony: I'm not sure exactly. Interesting thing is that the hitchhiker's method of signaling to drivers varies around the world. Nicolas: What is the most common way to signal hitchhiking? Anthony: Extending an arm out and sticking up the thumb is common in North America, United Kingdom, and most of Europe. Nicolas: What about in Asia and Middle East? Anthony: I'm not sure about those areas, but in Africa they hold their palm up Nicolas: That is interesting. I do know that in some cultures, the thumb up gesture is offensive
i like pepsi.	Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. Originally created and developed in 1893 by Caleb Bradham and introduced as Brad's Drink, it was renamed as Pepsi-Cola on August 28, 1898, and then as Pepsi in 1961. The drink Pepsi was first introduced as "Brad's Drink" in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, who made it at his drugstore where the drink was sold. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 after the root of the word "dyspepsia" and the kola nuts used in the recipe. The original recipe also included sugar and vanilla. Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was appealing and would aid in digestion and boost energy. In 1903, Bradham moved the bottling of Pepsi-Cola from his drugstore to a rented warehouse. That year, Bradham sold 7,968 gallons of syrup. The next year, Pepsi was sold in six-ounce bottles, and sales increased to 19,848 gallons. In 1909, automobile race pioneer Barney Oldfield was the first celebrity to endorse Pepsi-Cola, describing it as "A bully drink...refreshing, invigorating, a fine bracer before a race." The advertising theme "Delicious and Healthful" was then used over the next two decades. In 1926, Pepsi received its first logo redesign since the original design of 1905. Delaney: Pepsi is a pretty good soft drink. Jose: I usually avoid it due to the high sugar content but I agree, its pretty tasty. Delaney: Yeah, most carbonated soft drinks have a lot of sugar though. Jose: Yes and it can very bad for diabetes and cholesterol. I prefer to drink fresh juices. Delaney: I usually just stick to water over anything like Pepsi and other soft drinks. Jose: Thats a great choice. Do you when Pepsi was invented? Delaney: Yeah it was originally created in 1893. Jose: That is quite a long time ago. And who is it owned by? Delaney: Well the original drink was made by Caleb Bradham. Jose: Hm I see. It must have undergone many changes since the original formula.
my favorite color is purple.	Purple is a color intermediate between blue and red. It is similar to violet, but unlike violet, which is a spectral color with its own wavelength on the visible spectrum of light, purple is a composite color made by combining red and blue. According to surveys in Europe and the U.S., purple is the color most often associated with royalty, magic, mystery and piety. When combined with pink, it is associated with eroticism, femininity and seduction. Purple was the color worn by Roman magistrates; it became the imperial color worn by the rulers of the Byzantine Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, and later by Roman Catholic bishops. Similarly in Japan, the color is traditionally associated with the Emperor and aristocracy. The complementary color of purple is yellow. The word 'purple' comes from the Old English word "purpul" which derives from Latin "purpura", in turn from the Greek ("porphura"), name of the Tyrian purple dye manufactured in classical antiquity from a mucus secreted by the spiny dye-murex snail. The first recorded use of the word 'purple' in the English language was in the year 975 AD. In heraldry, the word "purpure" is used for purple. In the traditional color wheel used by painters, violet and purple are both placed between red and blue. Ashlyn: Purple is a really pretty color, I like it! Do you? Lilly: I prefer violet to purple. They are similar, but violet has it's own wavelength whereas purple is just a mix of blue and red. Ashlyn: Yeah, they are! Isn't violet more close to the color blue than anything else? Lilly: It is :) On the visible spectrum it's between blue and ultraviolet. Ashlyn: Oooo that's pretty cool! I don't know much about ultraviolet though, only ultraviolet rays. Lilly: Yeah, UV radiation makes up about 10% of the light from the sun. I wonder what it would look like if we could see it? Ashlyn: Me too! I hope it's really pretty, that's for sure! Lilly: For real! And they have the UV thingies that purify water and stuff. I wonder what it would look like if we could see that well!
i like going to the beach.	A beach is a landform alongside a body of water which consists of loose particles. The particles composing a beach are typically made from rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, or cobblestones. The particles can also be biological in origin, such as mollusc shells or coralline algae. Some beaches have man-made infrastructure, such as lifeguard posts, changing rooms, and showers. They may also have hospitality venues (such as resorts, camps, hotels, and restaurants) nearby. Wild beaches, also known as undeveloped or undiscovered beaches, are not developed in this manner. Wild beaches can be valued for their untouched beauty and preserved nature. Beaches typically occur in areas along the coast where wave or current action deposits and reworks sediments. Although the seashore is most commonly associated with the word "beach", beaches are also found by lakes and alongside large rivers. "Beach" may refer to: The former are described in detail below; the larger geological units are discussed elsewhere under bars. There are several conspicuous parts to a beach that relate to the processes that form and shape it. The part mostly above water (depending upon tide), and more or less actively influenced by the waves at some point in the tide, is termed the beach berm. Jaden: I live in Florida!!! The beach is all around! Do you like the beach? Diana: I live in S Florida and love the beach! Some have man made infrastructure like like guard posts and showers. Jaden: Yeah South Florida is a pretty unique place. Have you been to Miami? Diana: yes when I lived there they were building so many hospitality venues (resorts, hotels) nearby and it wasn't as fun anymore for locals. Jaden: Yeah, the area is pretty dense at this point and a lot of the areas are filled with high end prices. Parts are beautiful and worth it, though Diana: well now with the smoking bans it might help not develop them so much. keep tobacco products away! Jaden: I agree, tobacco products needs to get out of here! Apparently the area is very susceptible to sea level rise Diana: I'm loving the smoking bans, especially on public policieies and public places. It will help our beaches for sure!
i recently moved to sweden.	Sweden ( ; ), officially the Kingdom of Sweden (Swedish: ), is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north and Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund. At , Sweden is the third-largest country in the European Union by area. Sweden has a total population of 10 million of which 2.3 million has a foreign background. It has a low population density of ; the highest concentration is in the southern half of the country. Approximately 85% of the population lives in urban areas. Germanic peoples have inhabited Sweden since prehistoric times, emerging into history as the Geats (Swedish Götar) and Swedes (Svear) and constituting the sea peoples known as the Norsemen. Southern Sweden is predominantly agricultural, while the north is heavily forested. Sweden is part of the geographical area of Fennoscandia. The climate is in general very mild for its northerly latitude due to significant maritime influence, that in spite of this still retains warm continental summers. Today, Sweden is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, with a monarch as head of state, like its neighbour Norway. Braden: I'd love to visit Sweden someday, it's also close to Finland and Norway, places I'd like to see too, so it's the perfect destination to knock them all out. Thomas: i always wanted to visited that region of the world Braden: It seems like a great place to visit in the summer, as it has warm continental summers and the overall climate is generally very mild. Thomas: do they speak the same language? Braden: Well the official language of the Kingdom of Sweden is Swedish, but I imagine many people there are well-educated and know some English too. Thomas: I think I would visit Sweden first and then Norway. Braden: That seems like a good plan, then after you can visit Denmark which is connected to Sweden by a bridge-tunnel in the southwest. Thomas: I think Sweden has a very progressive way in dealing with women rights. Braden: I'm not familiar personally, but I imagine it's much better than places like Iraq for example, where women's rights organizations struggles against harassment and intimidation. Thomas: I bet Sweden is nice in the summer with the cool summer evenings.
i have three 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". Lucas: I am thinking about getting a tatto, but I;m not sure about the idea of inserting ink, dyes and pigment in the skin. Henry: I always wanted to get a tattoo, Do you know if the ink is permanent? I hear it can be removed though. Lucas: There are either indelible or temporary tattoos, Henry: I think id prefer a temporary tattoo to see if I like it and be able to admire myself in the mirror to know how I look to other people. Lucas: Yes I think that would be a good idea. You also need to choose among the categories. there are purely decorativas, symbolic or pictorial tattoos Henry: I think that id like to get something symbolic. Do you know what types of tattoo designs are popular nowadays? Lucas: I am not sure, but the good think is you can change it if you don't like what you get, since you will be getting ta temporary tattoo Henry: Yes I want to really make sure the tattoo will be appreciated by others and also I want to make sure I like it in the long run. Are color tattoos that much more expensive than the plain ones?
i like to play tennis.	Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent's court. The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. The player who is unable to return the ball will not gain a point, while the opposite player will. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society and at all ages. The sport can be played by anyone who can hold a racket, including wheelchair users. The modern game of tennis originated in Birmingham, England, in the late 19th century as lawn tennis. It had close connections both to various field (lawn) games such as croquet and bowls as well as to the older racket sport today called real tennis. During most of the 19th century, in fact, the term "tennis" referred to real tennis, not lawn tennis: for example, in Disraeli's novel "Sybil" (1845), Lord Eugene De Vere announces that he will "go down to Hampton Court and play tennis." The rules of modern tennis have changed little since the 1890s. Melanie: I love getting some exercise and playing tennis. Do you have a favorite sport? Parker: Tennis is also my favorite sport. Do you like to play singles or teams of two? Melanie: I like to play teams of two! It's a lot more social and adds a nice dynamic to the game. How about you? Parker: Depends on my mood. If it's casual I like teams. But if I'm pushing my self I prefer to play one on one. Melanie: Cool. Have you ever played squash? It's pretty similar to tennis. Parker: Is that where you play with four people total and a little rubber ball? Melanie: You don't need 4 people.. you can play singles also, but yes! It's with a hard rubber ball. It can be quite fun! Although tennis is definitely my favorite. Parker: I'd love to try it some times. Is it an Olympic sport like tennis? Melanie: I have no idea. It's common at community centers or large gym facilities. I've never seen it in the Olympics. Parker: I'm from Birmingham, England the actual home to modern day Tennis so I focus on it a lot.
i own a ford truck.	The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks and medium-duty trucks (Class 2-7) that have been marketed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1948. While most variants of the F-Series trucks are full-size pickup trucks, the F-Series also includes chassis cab trucks and commercial vehicles. The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States since 1981 and the best-selling pickup since 1977. It is also the best selling vehicle in Canada. In 1999, to bridge the gap between the pickup line and the medium-duty trucks, the F-250 and F-350 became the Ford Super Duty vehicles; considered an expansion of the F-Series, the Super Duty trucks are built on a distinct chassis with heavier-duty components. As of the 2017 model year, the F-Series includes the F-150, the Super Duty (F-250 through F-550), and F-650 and F-750 Super Duty medium-duty commercial trucks. The most popular version of the F-Series is the F-150, now in its thirteenth generation. Through the use of rebadging, Ford has marketed the F-Series through all three Ford divisions in North America. From 1946 to 1968, Mercury sold the Mercury M-Series in Canada; during the 2000s, Lincoln sold the Lincoln Blackwood, replaced by the Lincoln Mark LT. Landon: I currently own a Ford F Series. Ford has been manufacturing them since 1948. Ellie: Very interesting i had no idea they have been around for that long Landon: The F Series has been the best selling truck in the US since 1981. Ellie: Oh wow. I have never owned a ford before i might have to look at getting one Landon: They have also been the best selling vehicles in Canada. Ellie: Oh wow . Do you know who is in 2nd place in Canada ? Landon: It could be Chevy. It is a division of General Motors Company. Ellie: Yeah i bet its another big company like chevy is what i would guess Landon: The F-series not only includes full-size pickup trucks but also chassis cab trucks and commercial vehicles. Ellie: I had no idea thanks for the interesting facts. Is there anything else i should know ?
i play in a nfl fantasy football league.	Fantasy football is a game in which the participants serve as the general managers of virtual professional gridiron football teams. The competitors choose their team rosters by participating in a draft in which all players of a real football league are available. Points are based on the actual performances of the players in real-world competition. The game typically involves the National Football League, Canadian Football League or college football. There are two main types of fantasy football: Daily fantasy football is managed by commercial internet companies who charge a percentage of each betting pool. In the US, the two largest of these firms are FanDuel and DraftKings. Modern fantasy football can be traced back to the late Wilfred "Bill the Gill" Winkenbach, an Oakland area businessman and a limited partner in the Oakland Raiders. In a New York hotel room during a 1962 Raiders eastern cross-country trip, Winkenbach, along with Raiders Public Relations man Bill Tunnel and Tribune reporter Scotty Stirling, developed a system of organization and a rulebook, which would eventually be the basis of modern fantasy football. The inaugural league was called the GOPPPL (Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League), and the first draft took place in the rumpus room of Winkenbach's home in Oakland, California in August 1963. Benjamin: I jsut had the draft for my fantasy football league. WE had to pick players from real NFL teams. Have you played? Giselle: I have not but I am curious about it? Benjamin: You watch the real NFL games and you get points based on how the players do in the real games. Giselle: So you make predictions prior to the game? Benjamin: Yea you set a roster of your team. You are the general manager of your virtual professional football team Giselle: And you make bets too right? Benjamin: you can yes. My friends and I just have fun, but in the US, FanDuel and DraftKings allow you to bet money Giselle: Oh thanks for explaining that I thought all included betting
i work as a barista.	A barista (; ; from the Italian for "bartender") is a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word "barista" is an Italian word, and in Italy, a barista is a male or female "bartender", who typically works behind a counter, serving hot drinks (such as espresso), cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks. The native plural in English is "baristas", while in Italian the plural is "baristi" for masculine ("baristi": "barmen", "bartenders") or "bariste" for feminine (bariste: "barmaids"). While the title is not regulated, most coffee shops use the title to describe the preparer of coffee and operator of an espresso machine. Baristas generally operate a commercial espresso machine, and their role is preparing and pulling the shot; the degree to which this is automated or done manually varies significantly, ranging from push-button operation to an involved manual process. Espresso is a notoriously finicky beverage, and good manual espresso making is considered a skilled task. Further, preparation of other beverages, particularly milk-based drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes, but also non-espresso coffee such as drip or press pot, requires additional work and skill for effective frothing, pouring and most often latte art. Rebecca: I was thinking about applying for a job as a Barista at Starbucks. I wonder how hard it is. Katelyn: I'm not sure, but I have a friend there and she loves it. Isn't it interersting that barista actually means bartender? LOL! Rebecca: Wow, I had no idea. They are pretty similar in mixing drinks, lol. Katelyn: Yeah I guess, it's Italian for bartender - they typically work behind a counter serving drinks. Rebecca: I think some Starbucks did have alcoholic drinks at one point. Not sure if they still do. How long has your friend worked there? Katelyn: Over 3 years now - she says that Starbucks now uses automated espresso machines for efficiency and safety as opposed to the more hand-made drinks. Rebecca: Yeah that probably saves a lot of time. They are building a Starbucks with a drive-through near my house. I am sure I will be there a lot! Katelyn: Starbucks actually has a workers union to organize thei retail employeess.
i am dissatisfied with the school life i have had so far.	Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, and directed research. Education frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, but learners may also educate themselves. Education can take place in formal or informal settings and any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered educational. The methodology of teaching is called pedagogy. Education is commonly divided formally into such stages as preschool or kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and then college, university, or apprenticeship. A right to education has been recognized by some governments and the United Nations. In most regions, education is compulsory up to a certain age. Etymologically, the word "education" is derived from the Latin "ēducātiō" ("A breeding, a bringing up, a rearing") from "ēducō" ("I educate, I train") which is related to the homonym "ēdūcō" ("I lead forth, I take out; I raise up, I erect") from "ē-" ("from, out of") and "dūcō" ("I lead, I conduct"). Education began in prehistory, as adults trained the young in the knowledge and skills deemed necessary in their society. Alan: I was educated in the UK. I hated high school, but enjoyed university (as it's called over there). Jenna: That's interesting, I'm from the US so I don't know how the levels relate. Is University the same as college here, or is it like secondary school? Alan: University's what we call school over here. Secondary school is the equivalent of high school. And we have primary school instead of elementary school. Jenna: Interesting. Do you have Middle School as a separate thing, or is it folded into either primary or secondary? Alan: Grades 1 thru' 7 are primary school and grades 8 thru' 13 are secondary school. After that, you go to university (school). Confused yet? :) Jenna: It's not so bad, but I don't understand why we can't just have it all the same :P Is the grading system similar to America? Ours is generally broken down by 10% increments, where somewhere between 60-70% is the break point between pass and fail. Alan: 50% is the pass rate over there, but the system has changed since I was there. Used to be you were awarded an A, B or C to pass an exam, A being the highest grade. Anything below a C was a fail. Jenna: That's always interesting to see how grading by countries happens. It's fairly similar, but the "pass" level always seems to change. Alan: It does, doesn't it. And in the UK, you usually need a bunch of A grades to get into university. If you don't have those you generally go to college. If you pass your college course, sometimes you go on to university. Jenna: Oh, so it's like a community college versus a College or University here. A lot of high schoolers apply to college every year here, but a lot don't get in and go to community college instead for two years to see if they can transfer into College.
i take vitamin c when i have a cold.	Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and -ascorbic acid, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. The disease scurvy is prevented and treated with vitamin C-containing foods or dietary supplements. Evidence does not support use in the general population for the prevention of the common cold. There is, however, some evidence that regular use may shorten the length of colds. It is unclear if supplementation affects the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, or dementia. It may be taken by mouth or by injection. Vitamin C is generally well tolerated. Large doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, trouble sleeping, and flushing of the skin. Normal doses are safe during pregnancy. The United States Institute of Medicine recommends against taking large doses. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of several enzymes and is important for immune system function. It also functions as an antioxidant. Foods containing vitamin C include citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, raw bell peppers, and strawberries. Prolonged storage or cooking may reduce vitamin C content in foods. Emily: I hate it when I get a cold! As soon as I get the sniffles I take Vitamin C to fight it. Levi: That's a good idea. There is some evidence that regular use may shorten how long a cold lasts. Emily: I just take whatever amount is in a vitamin. How much should you take? Levi: You might want to read that bottle. I'm not exactly sure of the correct dosage, but too much may cause stomach discomfort, headaches, trouble sleeping and skin flushing. Emily: What else can I take to prevent the common cold? Levi: Best evidence currently out there shows the best prevention to be handwashing. Emily: How frequently should I wash my hands? Levi: Wash your hands every time you use the bathroom, before you eat and I also wash my hands after I've been in public anywhere to prevent and help minimize spreading disease Emily: Which diseases can spread if you don't wash your hands? Levi: Any bacteria or viruses could be spread, like the flu for example. There are so many illnesses out there that you have to watch out for.
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. Daisy: Hi Nice to meet you. Are you interested in fishing? Carter: Yes! I used to love to go fishing with my father as a kid. What do you stock in your tackle box? Daisy: I don't know what they are called but my husband usually has all different ones. We usually go to a pond nearby. Where do you go? Carter: There is a small pond near our house full of marsh and aquatic plants. Daisy: I would love to try fishing in the ocean. We did go out on a boat one time in the ocean but didn't catch anything Carter: Wow! Ocean fishing seems like it requires a lot of upper body strength. What kind of vessel were you on? Daisy: Just a small motorboat that our friend owned. We stayed in the inlet on the Gulf in Florida. We were just trying to get little fish Carter: I once visited Sebastian Inlet in Brevard County. Were you near there? Daisy: No, further south by Sarasota County. Have you ever caught anything big? Carter: Nothing bigger than a sunshine fish.
i drive an suv.	Sport-utility (vehicle), SUV or sport-ute is an automotive classification, typically a kind of station wagon / estate car with off-road vehicle features like raised ground clearance and ruggedness, and available four-wheel drive. Many SUVs are built on a light-truck chassis but operated as a family vehicle, and though designed to be used on rougher surfaces, most often used on city streets or highways. In recent years, in some countries the term SUV has replaced terms like "Jeep" or "Land-Rover" in the popular lexicon as a generic description for light 4WD vehicles. Many SUVs have an upright built body and tall interior packaging, a high seating position and center of gravity, and available all-wheel drive for off-road capability. Some SUVs include the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or large sedan. The traditional truck-based SUV is more and more being supplanted by unitary body SUVs and crossovers based on regular automobile platforms for lighter weight and better fuel efficiency. In some countries, notably the United States, SUVs are "not" classified as cars, but as "light trucks". SUVs overtook lower medium segment cars to become the world's largest automotive segment in 2015, accounting for 22.9 percent of global "light vehicle" sales (for 2015), or 36.8% of the world's "passenger car" market (Q1–Q3, 2017). Autumn: My dad drives an SUV, even though we usually use it on city streets and highways. Amber: Why does he want such a gigantic vehicle? Autumn: I have no idea! It's supposed to be good for rough terrain, but we just drive it around town! It also guzzles gas! Amber: Yes. I much prefer my Smart Car - it gets great gas mileage Autumn: Oh a Smart Car! I've heard good things about those. Do you live in a state that gives a rebate for fuel efficient vehicles? Amber: I do not know if my state does. I live in Texas - everyone drives trucks here Autumn: Ahhh yeah. Do you see a lot of SUVs too? Or is it mostly pick-up trucks? In some countries, SUVs are called "light trucks." Amber: We do have SUVs but far less than pick up trucks
my favorite movie is goodfellas.	Goodfellas (stylized as GoodFellas) is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is an adaptation of the 1986 non-fiction book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Scorsese. The film narrates the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill and his friends and family over a period from 1955 to 1980. Scorsese initially named the film "Wise Guy" and postponed making it; later, he and Pileggi changed the name to "Goodfellas". To prepare for their roles in the film, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Ray Liotta often spoke with Pileggi, who shared research material left over from writing the book. According to Pesci, improvisation and ad-libbing came out of rehearsals wherein Scorsese gave the actors freedom to do whatever they wanted. The director made transcripts of these sessions, took the lines he liked best, and put them into a revised script, which the cast worked from during principal photography. Made on a budget of $25 million, "Goodfellas" grossed $46.8 million. It received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, with Pesci winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The film won five awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, including Best Film and Best Director. Audrey: goodfellas is a great movie, love that crime film Jada: I love that movie too, when did it come out anyway? Audrey: Goodfellas is a 1990 movie Jada: Hmm I would've definitely guessed that it was older! Audrey: Well its based off the 1986 book wiseguys but yea Jada: I wonder why they didn't just call the movie Wiseguys then. Audrey: Sometimes titles like Goodfellas just fit better or make more money than something like Wiseguys Jada: That makes sense, though maybe some people wouldn't know that it was based on Wiseguys and it would therefore lose that appeal. Audrey: RGoodfellas really is a great crime film tho, a mafia classic for all of time Jada: I haven't seen it in so long that I might have to watch it sometime soon now!
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". Maria: Man I love my little dog. He's a pug named Juble. Andrew: How is your pug around others? I bet he's a great companion dog. Maria: He's an excellent companion dog. HE likes to get into mishcief, but not the kind of mischief where he destroys things! Andrew: Have you ever thought about obedience training or any kind of training for your pug? Maria: Maybe for the some of the chewing and he definitely needs additional house-training. Andrew: What kind of house training does he need? Sometimes they can just get into the worst things. Maria: He's trained for No.1, but not No.2, if you catch my drift. He just seems to want to do that inside for some reason Andrew: Oh no! That could be the worst. What is your favorite activity to do with him? Maria: He likes to jump over things. You know, like a dog show? HE loves jumping over obstacles I set up in front of him. Andrew: Have you ever thought about training him for dog agility? Racing through an obstacle course. Maria: He'd be pretty good at it! as long as he didn't poop on the show floor afterward!
i like to eat spaghetti.	Spaghetti alla puttanesca (; literally "spaghetti in the style of a whore" in Italian) is an Italian pasta dish invented in Naples in the mid-20th century. Its ingredients typically include tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers and garlic. Various accounts exist as to when and how the dish originated, but it likely dates to the mid-twentieth century. The earliest known mention of it is in Raffaele La Capria’s "Ferito a Morte" ("Mortal Wound"), a 1961 Italian novel which mentions ""spaghetti alla puttanesca come li fanno a Siracusa" (spaghetti alla puttanesca as they make it in Syracuse)". The sauce became popular in the 1960s, according to the Professional Union of Italian Pasta Makers. The 1971 edition of the "Cucchiaio d’argento" ("The Silver Spoon"), one of Italy's most prominent cookbooks, has no recipe with this name, but two which are similar: The Neapolitan "spaghetti alla partenopea", is made with anchovies and generous quantities of oregano; while "spaghetti alla siciliana" is distinguished by the addition of green peppers. Still again there is a Sicilian style popular around Palermo that includes olives, anchovies and raisins. In a 2005 article from "Il Golfo"—a daily newspaper serving the Italian islands of Ischia and Procida—Annarita Cuomo asserted that "sugo alla puttanesca" was invented in the 1950s by Sandro Petti, co-owner of "Rancio Fellone", a famous Ischian restaurant and nightspot. Preston: Spaghetti all puttanesca is one of my favourite dishes to cook. It's easy but tastes great! Rachel: I've heard of that dish. It has a fair amount of healthy ingredients like tomatoes, olives, garlic... do you anchovies in your version or no? Preston: It's traditional, but I like to leave them out. Rachel: I've heard that the sauce for that dish originally rose in popularity in the 1960's. Preston: I've heard that it was popular among the "ladies of the night" in Italy, hence the name. I wonder if that is true? Rachel: Usually all expressions have some element of truth to them. If it truly is easy to make, I suppose it makes a lot of sense. Preston: Whatever it's origins, it is sure a quick dish to make with what you usually have in the cupboard. Do you like pasta? Rachel: To be honest, it's my favorite food. It's fairly cheap, and making a large amount isn't a lot of work. Preston: I agree, and you can vary the sauces, creamy like alfredo, tomoato like puttanesca or marinana. Lots of variety! Rachel: Absolutely! There is a never-ending variety of add-ons, like meatballs, garlic bread, or.. if you enjoy that type of thing, anchovies.
i have 3 cats.	The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived from the Wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat native to Thailand (formerly known as Siam), the Siamese became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 19th century. The carefully refined modern Siamese is characterized by blue almond-shaped eyes; a triangular head shape; large ears; an elongated, slender, and muscular body; and point colouration. (Aside from the colouration, it bears little resemblance to the original stock, and the more moderate, traditional or "old-style" Siamese, with a much rounder head and body, has been re-established by multiple registries as the Thai cat.) The International Cat Association describes the modern Siamese as social, intelligent, and playful into adulthood, often enjoying a game of fetch. Siamese tend to seek human interaction and also like companionship from other cats. The Siamese (sometimes in the traditional form) is among the foundation stock of several other breeds developed by crossbreeding with other cats; some examples are the Oriental Shorthair and Colourpoint Shorthair, developed to expand the range of coat patterns; the long-haired variant most often dubbed the Himalayan; and hair-mutation breeds including the Cornish Rex, Sphynx, Peterbald, and the blue point Siamese cat.The Siamese cat comes in two distinct variations: traditional, with an apple-shaped head and a slightly chubby body; or the modern Siamese, which are skinny and have a large head, and are the more stereotypical and iconic when one thinks about the Siamese. Alexander: Siamese cats originated in Thailand? Hector: Hi there! Didn't know that about Siamese cats. Alexander: I particularly like their blue almond-shaped eyes. Hector: Why are their eyes almond-shaped? Alexander: The shape came from their ancestors, the Wichianmat landrace Hector: What are Wichianmat? Alexander: That is a region in Thailand which led to the breeds popularity in the US Hector: Were they recognizable as today's cats?
i am a writer.	Historical fiction is a literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting located in the past. Historical fiction can be an umbrella term; though commonly used as a synonym for describing the historical novel; the term can be applied to works in other narrative formats, such as those in the performing and visual arts like theatre, opera, cinema and television, as well as video games and graphic novels. An essential element of historical fiction is that it is set in the past and pays attention to the manners, social conditions and other details of the period depicted. Authors also frequently choose to explore notable historical figures in these settings, allowing readers to better understand how these individuals might have responded to their environments. Some subgenres such as alternate history and historical fantasy insert speculative or ahistorical elements into a novel. Works of historical fiction are sometimes criticized for lack of authenticity because of readerly or genre expectations for accurate period details. This tension between historical authenticity, or historicity, and fiction frequently becomes a point of comment for readers and popular critics, while scholarly criticism frequently goes beyond this commentary, investigating the genre for its other thematic and critical interests. Gabriella: Have you ever read any historical fiction? They're books with settings that occurred in the past. Aidan: Yes- Two of my favorite books are historical fiction! Memoirs of a Geisha and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Gabriella: I haven't read "Memoirs of a Geisha" but I heard it had to do with a woman who wasn't very attractive and ended up being forced into prostitution. Aidan: No, it was about a girl who was beautiful, grew up very poor and ended up as a geisha. Geisha's aren't the same as prostitutes. Have you read any historical fiction? Gabriella: I used to read a lot of historical romance novels. But I found them to be inaccurate and inauthentic. I hear that's a common criticism of historical fiction Aidan: Yeah. I know that memoirs of a geisha has been criticized for being written from the point of view of a japanese woman but written by a white american man Gabriella: I think it's important to sometimes look beyond that and analyze and enjoy the themes and interests of the book. Aidan: I agree. Do you like history in general?
i drive a blue honda civic.	The Honda Civic is a line of cars manufactured by Honda. Originally a subcompact, the Civic has gone through several generational changes, becoming both larger and more upmarket and moving into the compact car segment. EPA guidelines for vehicle size class stipulate a car having combined passenger and cargo room of is considered a mid-size car, and as such the tenth generation Civic sedan is technically a small-end mid-size car, although it still competes in the compact class. The Civic coupe is still considered a compact car. The Civic currently falls between the Honda Fit and Accord. The first Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With an 1169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si. The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia), and the CR-V. Travis: A friend just bought a Honda Civic by Honda. Do you know much about Honda? Tanner: Not really, all I know is that Honda Civic's seem to be really reliable. Travis: I know that the Civic used to be a subcompact, but over the years it's gotten larger, more like a compact. Tanner: Oh I never realized, I guess I Travis: Apparently it falls between the Honda Fit and the Accord. Tanner: I'd have to see all of the models next to each other to be able to accurately compare the sizes. Travis: I just realized that Honda is also the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. Tanner: Wait really? I definitely would've guessed a different manufacturer. What else do you know about Honda? Travis: They are the 2nd largest Japanese auto manufacturer. We have a Pilot and it is very dependable. Tanner: I never would've guessed that, though I don't know much about motorcycles at all.
i am a true believer in god first.	Christianity is a Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus of Nazareth, known by Christians as the Christ, or "Messiah", who is the focal point of the Christian faiths. It is the world's largest religion, with over 2.4 billion followers, or 33% of the global population, known as Christians. Christians make up a majority of the population in 158 countries and territories. They believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the savior of humanity whose coming as the Messiah (the Christ) was prophesied in the Old Testament. Christianity has played a prominent role in the shaping of Western civilization. Christianity grew out of Judaism and began as a Second Temple Judaic sect in the mid-1st century. Originating in the Roman province of Judea, it quickly spread to Europe, Syria, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Transcaucasia, Egypt, Ethiopia and the Indian subcontinent, and by the end of the 4th century had become the official state church of the Roman Empire. Following the Age of Discovery, Christianity spread to the Americas, Oceania, sub-Saharan Africa and the rest of the world through missionary work and colonization. Christian theology is summarized in creeds such as the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. Joseph: Are you a christian? It is the worlds largest religion, there are 2.4 billion followers! Jade: Yes, I was raised Catholic. Joseph: So was I, are you still a follower? It is the majority of the population in 158 countries! Jade: I'm not as involved now, but my family is. I wonder why it's so prevalent throughout the world. Joseph: It is just huge, and it had a large part in shaping the western world as well! Jade: Yeah for sure. I wonder if there are any realtively recent branches of Christianity? Joseph: In a way, Christianity is a branch of Judaism, although definitely not recent! Jade: Interesting. There are some major differences in beliefs between the two though.
i enjoy swimming.	Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through fresh or salt water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as an evolutionary response. Swimming is consistently among top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of local, national, and international competitions, including every modern summer Olympics. Swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the human body. On average, the body has a relative density of 0.98 compared to water, which causes the body to float. However, buoyancy varies on the basis of both body composition and the salinity of the water. Higher levels of body fat and saltier water both lower the relative density of the body and increase its buoyancy. Since the human body is only slightly less dense than water, water supports the weight of the body during swimming. As a result, swimming is “low-impact” compared to land activities such as running. Madeline: I really like going to the pool and swimming you ? Victoria: I like swimming too. But sometimes there's too much chlorine in the pool water for me Madeline: Yes thats a bother, it leaves the stink on the skin..There are four most common swimming styles Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle witch one do you prefer? Victoria: I like Freestyle because I think the specific technique is easiest for me. What about you? Madeline: i really like backstroke because this swimming style has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of swimmers not being able to see where they are going, but for me its the easiest one Victoria: I think Butterfly is the hardest stroke; it takes a lot of technical practice and muscle work to be able to move like that. No wonder it's usually done by more advanced swimmers Madeline: Yes its good for training i like it also. The peak speed of the butterfly is faster than that of the front crawl, or freestyle due to the synchronous pull/push with both arms and legs, which is done quite fast and its also beautiful, do you like swimming in a river/lake or do you prefer the pool? Victoria: I actually prefer swimming in natural bodies of water like a river/lake. According to some rock paintings in Egypt, people have been doing that for over 10,000 years. Madeline: Yes early humans needed to cross rivers and lakes, thats how it all started i think..For me the best body of water for swimming is the ocean because of the waves and its more physically challenging Victoria: Have you ever gone surfing? You get to ride the power of the ocean waves.
i listen to podcasts.	A podcast is an episodic series of digital audio or video files which a user can download and listen to. It is often available for subscription, so that new episodes are automatically downloaded via web syndication to the user's own local computer, mobile application, or portable media player. It is distinct from Internet radio, which involves streaming rather than downloading. The word originated as a portmanteau of "iPod" (a brand of media player) and "broadcast". The files distributed are in audio format, but may sometimes include other file formats such as PDF or EPUB. Videos which are shared following a podcast model are called video podcasts or vodcasts. The distributor of a podcast maintains a central list of the files on a server as a web feed that can be accessed through the Internet. The listener or viewer uses special client application software on a computer or media player, known as a podcatcher, which accesses this web feed, checks it for updates, and downloads any new files in the series. This process can be automated to download new files automatically, which may seem to users as though new episodes are broadcast or "pushed" to them. Files are stored locally on the user's device, ready for offline use. Elias: I love listening to podcasts, I can download either audio or video and then listen/watch. Daisy: Yeah, me too! They're brilliant to listen to while I'm doing the housework Elias: I have a subscription to some of my favorites so the new episodes are on my device without be thinking about them! Daisy: That's so convenient - I should do the same. So what topics do you like? Elias: I have so many files stored on my device that I listen to all kinds of topics. Daisy: Anything you listen to the most? I like literature, and motivational type stuff. Elias: I love motivational stuff! Daisy: I find it so helpful when I've got a difficult project on - really helps to keep my head up. Elias: That is true! I hate when I am using internet radio and it streams something I don't like, so I do a podcast to listen to what I want. Daisy: Yeah, it's great like that. It can be so annoying to have your concentration broken by adverts and stuff
i am a recovering alcoholic.	Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a broad term for any drinking of alcohol that results in mental or physical health problems. The disorder was previously divided into two types: alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. In a medical context, alcoholism is said to exist when two or more of the following conditions is present: a person drinks large amounts over a long time period, has difficulty cutting down, acquiring and drinking alcohol takes up a great deal of time, alcohol is strongly desired, usage results in not fulfilling responsibilities, usage results in social problems, usage results in health problems, usage results in risky situations, withdrawal occurs when stopping, and alcohol tolerance has occurred with use. Risky situations include drinking and driving or having unsafe sex, among other things. Alcohol use can affect all parts of the body, but it particularly affects the brain, heart, liver, pancreas, and immune system. This can result in mental illness, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, an irregular heartbeat, cirrhosis of the liver, and an increase in the risk of cancer, among other diseases. Drinking during pregnancy can cause damage to the baby resulting in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Danielle: Alcoholism really is a serious issue these days, it affects alot of people and can really cause issues such as unsafe romances or drinking and driving. Molly: I am somewhat addicted to alcohol too. What do you think i can do about it? Danielle: Have you considered talking to someone to help your addiction to alcohol? Molly: I do not know who talk to. I am helpless. Danielle: Your not helpless but there are plenty of people to talk to! Alcohol anonymous groups, support centres. Molly: I will try those people. But what is the bad effect of alcohol if i do not stop? Danielle: Damage to your health, emotional and mental heath issues. The longer you are drinking it for, the harder it is to stop. Molly: Which of your organ is at risk when you drink so much?
everyone says my pecan pie is the best they have ever had.	Pecan pie is a pie of pecan nuts mixed with a filling of eggs, butter, and sugar (typically corn syrup). Variations may include white or brown sugar, sugar syrup, molasses, maple syrup, or honey. It is popularly served at holiday meals and is also considered a specialty of Southern U.S. cuisine. Most pecan pie recipes include salt and vanilla as flavorings. Chocolate and bourbon whiskey are other popular additions to the recipe. Pecan pie is often served with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or hard sauce. Pecans are native to the southern United States. Archaeological evidence found in Texas indicates that Native Americans used pecans more than 8,000 years ago. The word "pecan" is a derivative of an Algonquin word, "pakani", referring to several nuts. Sugar pies such as treacle tart were attested in Medieval Europe, and adapted in North America to the ingredients available, resulting in such dishes as shoofly pie, sugar pie, butter tart and chess pie. Pecan pie may be a variant of chess pie, which is made with a similar butter-sugar-egg custard. Some have stated that the French invented pecan pie soon after settling in New Orleans, after being introduced to the pecan nut by the Native American Quinipissa and Tangipahoa tribes. Daniela: I have spent my whole life thinking I did not like pecan pie. A few months back i was almost forced to eat a slice so a friend would not be offended. It was very good. Zoey: I love it! Did you eat it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream? It's commonly served with that. Daniela: I just ate it plain. Next time I will try one of the toppings. Zoey: Do you like any other kinds of pie? I like apple pie, personally. Daniela: I greatly prefer lemon merique or however you spell it. I am interested in finding a good recipe for the pecan though. I have no idea what goes in it other than the pecans. Zoey: I'm pretty sure it's a basic recipe. Just eggs, butter, and sugar. Daniela: I do intend to find out. Do you bake your own pies or buy them? Zoey: I find pies difficult to bake compared to something like cake, so I usually buy. I'd like to improve my skills, though. What about you? Daniela: I have made apples pies in the past and was pretty successful. My husband had a friend who's wife was great and she told me exactly how to make the crust and it usually turns out pretty good. Zoey: Do you bake the crust first to prevent it from getting soggy? My apple pies always end up having too much liquid in them. It's such a pain!
my favorite color is purple.	Purple is a color intermediate between blue and red. It is similar to violet, but unlike violet, which is a spectral color with its own wavelength on the visible spectrum of light, purple is a composite color made by combining red and blue. According to surveys in Europe and the U.S., purple is the color most often associated with royalty, magic, mystery and piety. When combined with pink, it is associated with eroticism, femininity and seduction. Purple was the color worn by Roman magistrates; it became the imperial color worn by the rulers of the Byzantine Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, and later by Roman Catholic bishops. Similarly in Japan, the color is traditionally associated with the Emperor and aristocracy. The complementary color of purple is yellow. The word 'purple' comes from the Old English word "purpul" which derives from Latin "purpura", in turn from the Greek ("porphura"), name of the Tyrian purple dye manufactured in classical antiquity from a mucus secreted by the spiny dye-murex snail. The first recorded use of the word 'purple' in the English language was in the year 975 AD. In heraldry, the word "purpure" is used for purple. In the traditional color wheel used by painters, violet and purple are both placed between red and blue. Zachary: I really hold the color purple in high regard. The color has a special symbol to my life. Do you like the color purple? Hector: I do like it. I love how it always associated with mystery. Zachary: Mystery? I never got that from the color purple. I was always get majestic and strong. Did you know it used to be associated with royalty? Hector: I did. It was the imperial color of the Byzantine Empire. Zachary: Yes, it was. Those colors also followed to the courts in Britain and other royal courts. Hector: Even the Roman Catholic Bishops adopted the color purple eventually. Zachary: I took a class on medieval history. I forgot how important the color was in the middle ages. Do you own any purple clothing? Hector: Some. I tend to pair it with pink to give it a more feminine touch. Zachary: The great thing about purple is that it can be either feminine or masculine. Hector: If you wanted to complement purple according to the color wheel it would be paired with yellow.
there i am a general of an oris army.	An orc (also spelled as ork) is a fictional humanoid creature that is part of a fantasy race akin to goblins. While the overall concept of orcs draws on a variety of pre-existing mythology, the main conception of the creatures stems from the fantasy writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, in particular "The Lord of the Rings". In Tolkien's works, orcs are a brutish, aggressive, repulsive and generally malevolent species, existing in stark contrast with the benevolent Elvish race and generally serve an evil power. Tolkien's concept of orcs has subsequently been adapted and imported into other works of fantasy fiction as well as role-playing and strategy games (such as "Dungeons & Dragons", "Warhammer", and "Warcraft"), broadening the recognition of the creatures in popular culture. Earlier references to creatures etymologically or conceptually similar to orcs can be found in Anglo-Saxon sources; including "Beowulf" and 16th-century Italian folk tales, in particular those of Giambattista Basile. In popular culture (including fantasy fiction and fantasy games), orcs are variously portrayed but tend towards the descriptions originally set down by Tolkien. They are of approximately human shape (with bowed legs and long arms) and of varying size. Isabelle: I like to play video games where I can be an Orc. Sophia: Lol. Thats funny because have bowed legs and long arms. Which size do you like to play? Isabelle: Big ones like in Lord of the Rings! They are so ugly they are cute. lol Sophia: That makes me think of the Croods because they are creatures are pre'existing Isabelle: I don't know the Croods. Is it a movie? Sophia: You don't know about the Croods!! You have got to watch that film. Its a 3-D computer-animated comedy. Isabelle: Oh yeah! Isn't it by Dreamworks? I think I remember it from a few years ago. I will add it to my list on Netflix. Sophia: I love Netflix!! I can find all my video-on-demand shows and also I can get them in the mail.
i graduated college in 2016.	A bachelor's degree (from Middle Latin "baccalaureus") or baccalaureate (from Modern Latin "baccalaureatus") is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years (depending on institution and academic discipline). In some institutions and educational systems, some bachelor's degrees can only be taken as graduate or postgraduate degrees after a first degree has been completed. In countries with qualifications frameworks, bachelor's degrees are normally one of the major levels in the framework (sometimes two levels where non-honours and honours bachelor's degrees are considered separately), although some qualifications titled bachelor's degrees may be at other levels (e.g. MBBS) and some qualifications with non-bachelor's titles may be classified as bachelor's degrees (e.g. the Scottish MA and Canadian MD). The term "bachelor" in the 12th century referred to a knight bachelor, who was too young or poor to gather vassals under his own banner. By the end of the 13th century, it was also used by junior members of guilds or universities. By folk etymology or wordplay, the word "baccalaureus" came to be associated with "bacca lauri" ("laurel berry") in reference to laurels being awarded for academic success or honours. Melanie: Im currently in school to get my Bachelors now. Have you gotten your Bachelors? Zoey: I have received my bachelors degree in biology. it took 4 years. Melanie: That's nice. Were there alot of jobs ready to hire you on after graduating? Zoey: not really. at my school, most everyone who received a bs went on to medical school pursuing their md. i just wanted to work in a lab. Melanie: There's alot of jobs out there for someone with a bachelors in biology. I work in a lab too, but not anywhere close to biology! Zoey: in my area there isn't much. i should have researched the job market, then i may have decided to go to medical school instead! Melanie: You'll find something eventually. Employers are eager to find people who at least had the dedication to put towards 4 years of additional schooling in a specialised field. Zoey: I hope so, medical school is scary and being a physician just isn't in my wheel house.
i am taking a year off before i start college.	Higher education in the United States is an optional final stage of formal learning following secondary education. Higher education, also referred to as post-secondary education, third stage, third level, or tertiary education occurs most commonly at one of the 4,726 Title IV degree-granting institutions, either colleges or universities in the country. These may be public universities, private universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, or for-profit colleges. High visibility issues include greater use of the Internet, such as massive open online courses, competency-based education, sexual assault, cutbacks in state and local spending, rapidly rising tuition and increasing student loan debt According to the National Student Clearinghouse, US college enrollment has declined for five consecutive years and is projected to continue declining for the next two decades. This decline, attributed to falling birth rates, amounts to a 2.5 million loss in enrollment from the peak year of 2010-2011. Strong research and funding have helped make America's elite colleges and universities among the world's most prestigious, making them particularly attractive to international students, professors and researchers in the pursuit of academic excellence. Mario: Higher education in the united states is an optional final stage of formal learning. Many people do not participate and many are better off for it. Emmanuel: I am surprised at the number of kids that do not want to continue education. Mario: Some call it tertiary education or post-secondary, I personally am a college student persuing a PharmD Emmanuel: That is great and I am sure a lot of hard work. Mario: A doctor of pharmacy degree is an 8 year program all-in-all Emmanuel: I am sure it would be worth it in the end. Mario: Absolutely, it's been a lifelong goal of mine to become a licensed pharmacist. Emmanuel: Good luck! I am sure it will be awesome.
i love to listen to frank sinatra.	Francis Albert Sinatra (; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150million records worldwide. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants, Sinatra began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. Sinatra found success as a solo artist after he signed with Columbia Records in 1943, becoming the idol of the "bobby soxers". He released his debut album, "The Voice of Frank Sinatra", in 1946. Sinatra's professional career had stalled by the early 1950s, and he turned to Las Vegas, where he became one of its best known residency performers as part of the Rat Pack. His career was reborn in 1953 with the success of "From Here to Eternity", with his performance subsequently winning an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Sinatra released several critically lauded albums, including "In the Wee Small Hours" (1955), "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!" (1956), "Come Fly with Me" (1958), "Only the Lonely" (1958) and "Nice 'n' Easy" (1960). Charlotte: Who is Frank Sinatra? Jenna: Frank Sinatra was a singer, actor and producer and one of the most popular musical artists of the 20th century. Charlotte: Is he still alive? I have not heard any of his song play Jenna: No, he died in 1998. He became a success solo artist in 1943 and became the idol of the "bobby soxers" Charlotte: Sinatra sounds not American where is he originally from? Jenna: He was American, born in New Jersey. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all times. Sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Charlotte: Wow ok, apart from record numbers what influence did his music have on society, polity and the world in general? Jenna: I don't know what he did for the world in general, except entertain. He won a Golden Globe and Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in From Here to Eternity Charlotte: Thanks for enlightening me about Frank Sinatra Jenna: He can get a taste of some of his songs by listening to Come Fly with Me, Only the Lonely and another good one is Nice n Easy. I think you'll enjoy his music.
i love to cook ethnic foods.	Indian cuisine comprises a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion, in particular Hindu, and cultural choices and traditions. Also, Middle Eastern and Central Asian influences have occurred on North Indian cuisine from the years of Mughal rule. Indian cuisine is still evolving, as a result of the nation's cultural interactions with other societies. Historical incidents such as foreign invasions, trade relations, and colonialism have played a role in introducing certain foods to the country. For instance, potato, a staple of the diet in some regions of India, was brought to India by the Portuguese, who also introduced chillies and breadfruit. Indian cuisine has shaped the history of international relations; the spice trade between India and Europe was the primary catalyst for Europe's Age of Discovery. Spices were bought from India and traded around Europe and Asia. Indian cuisine has influenced other cuisines across the world, especially those from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, the British Isles, Fiji, and the Caribbean. Amanda: One of my favorite cuisines is Indian cuisine. My aunt taught me how to prepare many dishes. Katherine: I love to eat Indian Cuisine! Amanda: What is your favorite dish? Katherine: I love a number of curry dishes. Amanda: My favorite is a vegetable thali, which has a number of element, e.g. rice, hal, roti, a vegetable curry and pickles. Yum! Katherine: I love the large range of spices, herbs, and veggies Indian food uses. Amanda: Yes, me too. I would eat Indian food every day, it's just so flavorful and varied. Do you have an Indian restaurant near you? Katherine: No, I don't. i have to drive 45 minutes for indian food! Amanda: Well, you'll need to learn to cook it! Madhur Jaffrey is a very well known Indian author. Try and get hold on one of her books - they're excellent! Katherine: I've heard about her. I think she had a book, and a television show.
i like to cook.	Italian cuisine is food typical from Italy. It has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, maize and sugar beet, this last introduced in quantity in the 18th century. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity, especially between the north and the south of the Italian peninsula. It offers an abundance of taste, and is one of the most popular and copied in the world. It influenced several cuisines around the world chiefly that of the United States. Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation. Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Many dishes that were once regional, have proliferated with variations throughout the country. Pasta, vegetables, olive oil and fish are a major part of the Italian cuisine. Italian cuisine is probably the most important expression of the Mediterranean diet. Italian cuisine has developed over the centuries. Although the country known as Italy did not unite until the 19th century, the cuisine can claim traceable roots as far back as the 4th century BCE. Mikayla: I love making Italian food because it's so simplistic, you usually only need two to four main ingredients. Camila: I do like Italian food too. What is your favorite dish? Mikayla: It's got to be just the basic pasta, olive oil and fish for me, a staple of the Italian cuisine. Camila: I usually like tomato sauce-based dishes. Do you cook it yourself unusually? Mikayla: Yeah I make all my food myself, I try to avoid processed food and stick to the traditional Mediterranean diet. Camila: Sounds healthy... I have a chef friend and we both agree that I'm a culinary moron. It's the microwave for me... Mikayla: Well I do appreciate your honesty. Perhaps he could help you by teaching you some Italian dishes, they are simple after all. Camila: Does the diet you mention help one to lose weight? Mikayla: Well the Mediterranean certainly can help you lose weight, but it's not magic or anything, just stick to whole, unprocessed foods and any diet will have some success. Camila: I'll have to check that out. That is, if its in the frozen food section or I can get someone to cook it for me.
i love the beach.	An ocean (, the sea of classical antiquity) is a body of saline water that composes much of a planet's hydrosphere. On Earth, an ocean is one of the major conventional divisions of the World Ocean. These are, in descending order by area, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic Oceans. The word "sea" is often used interchangeably with "ocean" in American English but, strictly speaking, a sea is a body of saline water (generally a division of the world ocean) partly or fully enclosed by land. Saline water covers approximately and is customarily divided into several principal oceans and smaller seas, with the ocean covering approximately 71% of Earth's surface and 90% of the Earth's biosphere. The ocean contains 97% of Earth's water, and oceanographers have stated that less than 5% of the World Ocean has been explored. The total volume is approximately 1.35 billion cubic kilometers (320 million cu mi) with an average depth of nearly . As the world ocean is the principal component of Earth's hydrosphere, it is integral to life, forms part of the carbon cycle, and influences climate and weather patterns. The world ocean is the habitat of 230,000 known species, but because much of it is unexplored, the number of species that exist in the ocean is much larger, possibly over two million. Jeffrey: I love going to the beach, it's so nice to experience the natural waters, especially since the ocean contains 97% of Earth's water, it's good to get to know it in more detail I think. Michelle: That's amazing that the world is mostly water. Hard to believe. Jeffrey: The oceans are such a fascinating place, the world oceans actually contain 230,000 known species inside them, truly a home for many creatures. Michelle: Wow that's incredible. How do they know? Jeffrey: Well I assume they have a list of all the known aquatic species and they can count them up using some type of software, and to think we know about all those species while only exploring 5% of the world's oceans so far. Michelle: Now that's crazy. I guess we'll never get to explore the really deep parts. Jeffrey: Yeah we'll need special cameras and ships probably to do that, oceanographers think there could be up to 2 million species that live in the waters if you include the unexplored areas. Michelle: That is very interesting. I love learning about this stuff.
i wish i could speak another language.	Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being. A depressed mood is a normal temporary reaction to life events such as loss of a loved one. It is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments. Depressed mood is also a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia. People with a depressed mood may be notably sad, anxious, or empty; they may also feel notably hopeless, helpless, dejected, or worthless. Other symptoms expressed may include senses of guilt, irritability, or anger. Further feelings expressed by these individuals may include feeling ashamed or an expressed restlessness. These individuals may notably lose interest in activities that they once considered pleasurable to family and friends or otherwise experience either a loss of appetite or overeating. Experiencing problems concentrating, remembering general facts or details, otherwise making decisions or experiencing relationship difficulties may also be notable factors in these individuals' depression and may also lead to their attempting or actually dying by suicide. Margaret: Hi have you ever been under depression Emma: Clinical or severe? No, but im quite often slightly depressed and unhappy with my life, trying to change that tho. Margaret: its a bad feeling i was once depressed when i lost my job and could not pay my bills Emma: Wow I can imagine how that feels, Ive been struggling to buy food recently but this has helped me make money so im grateful Margaret: i developed even high blood pressure and i was but under medication Emma: Oof, my dad had that as well, his blood pressure was at deadly levels but somehow wasnt hospitalized Margaret: the feeling is so bad you feel hopelessness,no mood i also felt so worthless Emma: Oh my gosh I know, just feels like there is nothing you can do and you arent worth being around, like you arent cared about at all, feels like trash. Margaret: i once felt like committing suicide because of depression ,thanks to my friend who took me for counseling Emma: Oh wow, Im happy you didnt, hopefully you continie to get good help, you have a great friend there.
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. Sophie: Hi. I love to sing. Well, more accurately, I used to. It requires too much time, dedication and consistent practice. I just don't have the time. Gregory: I love to sing as well, but sadly no else loves or even wants to hear me sing. Sophie: It can be done with our without music and instruments. Have you tried Youtube? Gregory: My son listens to artists on Youtube all day every day. He found a group he loves call Pentatonix. We got him tickets to a show. He doesn't know yet. Sophie: Yeah, they are incredibly talented. I've seen a few of their videos. Avi Kaplan was a member but was replacec by Sallee last year. Gregory: My son was heartbroken when the switch happen. I found a similar group today that sings Celtic a capella. Sophie: Yeah, he's sings incredibly well. He's a three-time Grammy winner. Gregory: What style do you prefer? Sophie: I like all kinds of music. I really enjoy classical music, like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.they were founded by Theodore Thomas in 1891? Gregory: Have you been to see them yet? They are amazing. I had a friend in high school that plays for them now.
i like to cook.	Cooking or cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption with or without the use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends. The ways or types of cooking also depend on the skill and type of training an individual cook has. Cooking is done both by people in their own dwellings and by professional cooks and chefs in restaurants and other food establishments. Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of heat, such as in ceviche, a traditional South American dish where fish is cooked with the acids in lemon or lime juice. Preparing food with heat or fire is an activity unique to humans. It may have started around 2 million years ago, though archaeological evidence for it reaches no more than 1 million years ago. The expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade and transportation between civilizations in different regions offered cooks many new ingredients. New inventions and technologies, such as the invention of pottery for holding and boiling water, expanded cooking techniques. Paul: I love cooking! I enjoy trying new recipes Travis: i really enjoy it too, Cooking or cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food. Paul: That sounds interesting. I'm sure there's tons of different cooking styles. Travis: I really love Indian cuisine, Indian cuisine comprises a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent Paul: I've only had Indian food once. It was really good. What else can you tell me about cooking? Travis: Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of heat such as cooking with lemon juice Paul: I never knew that. I will have to look into it more. Travis: Yeah the acid in the lime cooks the raw food just leave it in the plate with the lemon (shrimp for example) and the lemon does the rest Paul: Wow! Any other ways of cooking? Travis: not that i know of but i know that It may have started around 2 million years ago wich is impressive
i am very athletic.	Weightlifting, also called Olympic-style weightlifting, or Olympic weightlifting, is an athletic discipline in the modern Olympic programme in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates. The two competition lifts in order are the snatch and the clean and jerk. Each weightlifter receives three attempts in each, and the combined total of the highest two successful lifts determines the overall result within a bodyweight category. Bodyweight categories are different for male and female competitors. A lifter who fails to complete at least one successful snatch and one successful clean and jerk also fails to "total", and therefore receives an "incomplete" entry for the competition. The clean and press was once a competition lift, but was discontinued due to difficulties in judging proper form. In comparison with other strength sports, which test limit strength (with or without lifting aids), weightlifting tests aspects of human ballistic limits (explosive strength); the lifts are therefore executed faster—and with more mobility and a greater range of motion during their execution—than other strength movements. Properly executed, the snatch and the clean and jerk are both dynamic and explosive while appearing graceful, especially when viewed from a recording at a slowed speed. Jeffrey: Olympic weightlifting seemed interesting during the Olympics recently. Marcus: Weightlifting is my favorite part of the Olympics! I watch both competition lifts, the snatches and the clean and jerk. Jeffrey: Yeah. I watched some of those competitions. Fun stuff. Marcus: I miss the clean and press though! It was discontinued due to difficulties in judging proper form of the contestants. Jeffrey: Clean and jerk, clean and press. Those names are so odd sounding. Marcus: Yes, they really do sound odd! What's crazy is that the contestants have to try to appear graceful while executing the dynamic and powerful lifts! Jeffrey: I wonder how much they can lift? Marcus: I'm not sure, it has to be a lot! The worst was when my favorite Olympic weightlifter failed to complete a successful clean and jerk! He received an "incomplete" entry for the competition.
my favorite type of music is metal.	Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom. With roots in blues rock and psychedelic/acid rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. Heavy metal lyrics and performance styles are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo. In 1968, three of the genre's most famous acts, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple were founded. Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics. During the mid-1970s, Judas Priest helped spur the genre's evolution by discarding much of its blues influence; Motörhead introduced a punk rock sensibility and an increasing emphasis on speed. Beginning in the late 1970s, bands in the new wave of British heavy metal such as Iron Maiden and Saxon followed in a similar vein. Before the end of the decade, heavy metal fans became known as "metalheads" or "headbangers". During the 1980s, glam metal became popular with groups such as Mötley Crüe and Poison. Underground scenes produced an array of more aggressive styles: thrash metal broke into the mainstream with bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax, while other extreme subgenres of metal such as death metal and black metal remain subcultural phenomena. Trenton: Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Claire: I don't understand heavy metal. I just can't stand how loud it is Trenton: I don't really care for it, either. The lyrics and perfomance styles are associated with aggression and machismo. Claire: I did not know that. The aggression really makes sense. The music is very aggressive Trenton: Yes it is. I think that's why I dislike it so much. One positive of metal is that it has its roots in blues. Claire: I have never heard a heavy metal song that sound like blues music--which I like. Trenton: I like blues, too. Heavy metal fans are known as metalheads and headbangers. Claire: Are there any women who play this kind of music or like it? I doubt it.
i once met a man i still believe was a vampire.	A vampire is a being from folklore that subsists by feeding on the life essence (generally in the form of blood) of the living. In European folklore, vampires were undead beings that often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighbourhoods they inhabited when they were alive. They wore shrouds and were often described as bloated and of ruddy or dark countenance, markedly different from today's gaunt, pale vampire which dates from the early 19th century. Vampiric entities have been recorded in most cultures; the term "vampire", previously an arcane subject, was popularised in the West in the early 19th century, after an influx of vampire superstition into Western Europe from areas where vampire legends were frequent, such as the Balkans and Eastern Europe; local variants were also known by different names, such as "shtriga" in Albania, "vrykolakas" in Greece and "strigoi" in Romania. This increased level of vampire superstition in Europe led to mass hysteria and in some cases resulted in corpses being staked and people being accused of vampirism. In modern times, the vampire is generally held to be a fictitious entity, although belief in similar vampiric creatures such as the "chupacabra" still persists in some cultures. Bryson: I really like vampires!! Adrian: Vampires are intense and based on European folklore. Do you have any favorite vampires? Bryson: I think dracula is the best one!!! Adrian: He's one of the best! He's based on the character from the 1897 horror book of the same name. Bryson: wow. i like reading scary novels Adrian: It's a great book! It kick-started the vampire popularity, I would argue. European folklore has a ton of pretty dark stuff. Bryson: One thing I don't like! TWILIGHT lol Adrian: Twilight is a melodrama that doesn't have the best vampire content. Dracula is a much more sophisticated work in my opinion. Vampires can take many forms of blood sucking! Bryson: interesting stuff. do you like werewolves? Adrian: Yes! I think they make for a pretty intense and interesting story and tales of alycanthropy
my favorite food is sushi.	Sushi can be prepared with either brown or white rice. It is often prepared with raw seafood, but some varieties of sushi use cooked ingredients, and many others are vegetarian. Sushi is often served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish is popular as a garnish. Sushi is often confused with sashimi, a related Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or occasionally meat, and an optional serving of rice. Sushi originates in a Southeast Asian dish, known today as "narezushi" ( – "salted fish"), stored in fermented rice for possibly months at a time. The lacto-fermentation of the rice prevented the fish from spoiling; the rice would be discarded before consumption of the fish. This early type of sushi became an important source of protein for its Japanese consumers. The term "sushi" comes from an antiquated grammatical form no longer used in other contexts, and literally means "sour-tasting"; the overall dish has a sour and umami or savoury taste. Narezushi still exists as a regional specialty, notably as "funa-zushi" from Shiga Prefecture. Vinegar began to be added to the preparation of narezushi in the Muromachi period (1336–1573) for the sake of enhancing both taste and preservation. Danielle: My favorite meal is sushi by far. I prefer the white rice over the brown rice sushi though. Eric: I like Sushi too, but only once in a while and I prefer sashami. Do you have a favorite sushi place? Danielle: Yes there is a local place that offers All You can Eat sushi! I like sashimi too, it's just sliced raw fish. Eric: Yes, I like the sword fish sashami the best. What kind of sushi do you like the most? Danielle: I like snow crab rolls. The rice actually helps keep the fish fresher longer. Eric: Interesting. Do you know hot to make sushi? Danielle: No I don't. Thats why I leave it to the pros! Eric: Me neither, but I would like to learn. Have you any idea if the sushi we eat here is the same as that eaten in Japan? Danielle: I can't say for sure, but Japanese cuisine does contain a lot of seafood either grilled or served raw. Eric: Good for them, since seafood is supposed to be very healthy. But of course provided you are not allergic to it.
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. Mary: hello i do like to garden Kelsey: I also like gardening. Though I rarely get time to practice it. Mary: i am the same, i wish i could spend more time gardening Kelsey: The ornamental plants are very attractive and the flowers are a good sight to look Mary: i never planted ornamental plants or flowers, just vegetable for now Kelsey: Avery good source of fresh vegetable and also saves money. Mary: i do like eating vrsh vegetables over store bought, taste better and very satisfying that you grew them Kelsey: Gardening itself is very relaxing and i consider it as a way of connecting with nature Mary: it is very relaxing after you get the initial hard part of starting it, then it becomes relaxing Kelsey: I want to try specialized gardening involving large numbers of different plant in mixed plantings
i play 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. Brian: I'd love to learn how to play the piano, the acoustic stringed musical instrument! Can you play it? Collin: As a kid, I took lessons, and could play at a basic level, but the chords and how they connected never made sense to me, so I had to memorize sheet music. Brian: Oh, I get that, it's just printed form of music notation so you're not really learning just replaying. Do you like music with piano in it? Collin: Yes I do. I'm not much on classical, though. I prefer ragtime music! Brian: Oh, that's good music too, ragtime's musical style was primarily enjoyed in the 1890's? Just 190 years after the discovery of a piano! Collin: I didn't realize it started that early! What type of piano music do you enjoy hearing? Brian: While it's not a traditional, I do love the sounds played using an electronic keyboard. Collin: Electronic keyboards have come a long way. They truly sound more like a traditional piano than ever before. Brian: Definitely, although the term electronic keyboard also refers to synthesizers, digital and stage pianos, and electronic organs. Have you ever heard the melodious sounds of an electric organ? Collin: Well, yes, but my ears don't think of an electric organ as "melodious."
i cry when i watch gone with the wind.	Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic historical romance film, adapted from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel of the same name. The film was produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and directed by Victor Fleming. Set in the American South against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era, the film tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, from her romantic pursuit of Ashley Wilkes, who is married to his cousin, Melanie Hamilton, to her marriage to Rhett Butler. The leading roles are played by Vivien Leigh (Scarlett), Clark Gable (Rhett), Leslie Howard (Ashley), and Olivia de Havilland (Melanie). Production was difficult from the start. Filming was delayed for two years because of Selznick's determination to secure Gable for the role of Rhett Butler, and the "search for Scarlett" led to 1,400 women being interviewed for the part. The original screenplay was written by Sidney Howard and underwent many revisions by several writers in an attempt to get it down to a suitable length. The original director, George Cukor, was fired shortly after filming began and was replaced by Fleming, who in turn was briefly replaced by Sam Wood while Fleming took some time off because he was exhausted. Chase: Have you seen one of my favourite films, Gone with the wind? its a american epic historical romance film from 1939, adapted from a novel published 3 years prior Makayla: Yeah it is a classic. I think one of the first movies shot in color. I like watching movies from that period. Chase: I'm glad that the film did so well because i know the production was difficult from the start Makayla: It sure was an epic movie. It must have taken a long time to film. It also had some of the first black actors with speaking roles. Chase: That paved the way for people of color i'd imagine! the original director George Cukor, was fired shortly after filming began and even he was replaced by fleming who was then replaced again by Sam Wood because Flemming was exhausted haha Makayla: I am glad they eventually got the movie done. I think Wizard of Oz came out very near the same time. What a great time for movies! Chase: Films have changed so much since then, possibly in a bad way! I like that it was set in the American South against the backdrop of the american Civil War and Reconstruction era. Makayla: Yeah those even happened like 60 years before the movie was released. It is like a movie today about the 1950s. Amazing. Chase: Absolute classic! The funny thing is that 1,400 women were interviewed for the role of Scarlett Makayla: Wow that is quite a big casting call! I think their choice was well done.
i am an avid quilter.	Quilting is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material, usually to create a quilt or quilted garment. Typically, quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material, but many different styles are adopted. The process of quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material to make a quilt. The quilter's hand or sewing machine passes the needle and thread through all layers and then brings the needle back up. The process is repeated across the entire area where quilting is wanted. Rocking, straight or running stitches are commonly used with these stitches being purely functional or decorative. Quilting is done to create bed spreads, art quilt wall hangings, clothing, and a variety of textile products. Quilting can make a project thick, or with dense quilting, can raise one area so that another stands out. The whole process of creating a quilt or quilted garment also involves other steps such as designing, piecing, appliqué, and binding. A person who works at quilting is termed a quilter. Quilting can be done by hand, via a sewing machine, or by a specialized longarm quilting system. Taylor: I love quilting, it's a process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker material. Diana: Is it hard to learn how to quilt? Taylor: It can be because you have to learn how to use a needle and thread to join the two layers very quickly and repeatedly. Diana: How did you learn, and how long did it take you? Taylor: My mother taught me as she used to make quilted garments and quilts herself, it took me about six months. Diana: That is great that your mom taught you! Does it take a long time to create the quilt? Taylor: Yes it can take a long time because you have to design it, piece it, and then bind it too. Diana: Oh, I didn't even think of the design portion of it. You must have to be really creative. WHo invented quilting? Taylor: I'm not sure to be honest, I know that the quilting movement became more popular in the 1960s and 1970s though. Diana: Oh, so not that long ago. What do you mean exactly by a movement?
nachos make me happy.	Nachos are a Mexican dish from northern Mexico. The dish consists of tortilla chips (or "totopos") covered with cheese or cheese-based sauce, and is often served as a snack. More elaborate versions add more ingredients and can be served as a main dish. Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya is credited with creating the dish in about 1943. The original nachos consisted of fried corn tortillas covered with melted cheese and sliced jalapeño peppers. Nachos originated in the city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, just over the border from Eagle Pass, Texas. In 1943, the wives of U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Duncan in nearby Eagle Pass were in Piedras Negras on a shopping trip, and arrived at the restaurant after it had already closed for the day. The "maître d'hôtel", Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, invented a new snack for them with what little he had available in the kitchen: tortillas and cheese. Anaya cut the tortillas into triangles, fried them, added shredded cheddar cheese, quickly heated them, added sliced pickled jalapeño peppers, and served them. When asked what the dish was called, he answered, "Nacho's "especiales"". As word of the dish traveled, the apostrophe was lost, and Nacho's "specials" became "special nachos". Amber: Nachos are a dish from Northern Mexico and I love them! Sean: Oh I love mexico it's amazing! Amber: Nachos are tortilla chips snack that is covered with lots of cheese, have you tried nachos? Sean: yes I am mexican so nachos are my thing lol Amber: I like to make nacho;s at home and add more elaborate toppings like diced steak and peppers Sean: oh yes that's good! I like guacamole and jalapenos on it. Amber: The original version of nachos had cheese and jalepenos on them Sean: oh I didn't know that!
going snorkeling is my favorite thing to do.	Snorkeling (British and Commonwealth English spelling: snorkelling) is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and usually swimfins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn. Use of this equipment allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods with relatively little effort and to breathe while face-down at the surface. Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity, particularly at tropical resort locations. The primary appeal is the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting without the complicated equipment and training required for scuba diving. It appeals to all ages because of how little effort there is, and without the exhaled bubbles of scuba-diving equipment. It is the basis of the two surface disciplines of the underwater sport of finswimming. Snorkeling is also used by scuba divers when on the surface, in underwater sports such as underwater hockey and underwater rugby, and as part of water-based searches conducted by search and rescue teams. Snorkeling is mentioned by Aristotle in his "Parts of Animals". He refers to divers using "instruments for respiration" resembling the elephant's trunk. Taylor: Snorkeling is a fun thing to do that ive done on vacation before Makayla: I love to snorkel! That's one of the things that I do when I go to a tropical resort! Taylor: I was afraid to do it at first, thought i was going to inhale all of the water Makayla: Oh wow! I can totally understand that! I love to go underwater and look at the underwater life in is natural setting - it is breathtaking! Taylor: I also am not a big fan of fish, I was afraid of them when I was younger Makayla: I'm sorry to hear that! I just found out that some people snorkel in order to play underwater hockey! Taylor: that sounds really cool, I wonder how that would even work. Makayla: It does sound strange! And some play underwater rugby too! Taylor: I would be looking for treasure instead of playing sports Makayla: Ha ha! Interestingly, in underwater rugby they use a ball filled with saltwater so that it doesn't float to the surface!
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. Andrew: Hi, I work for Tesla and have been designing a driverless car, self-driving car! Aidan: That's so cool, I love the Tesla Model S. Andrew: Yes the Model S uses a number of techniques to detect its surroundings. Very cool. Aidan: I know, Tesla's cars are super advanced. Andrew: Yup their advanced control systems are unlike anything that has ever been made by mankind! Aidan: That's actually crazy, Elon Musk is such a genius I swear. Andrew: He is. I have met him and he is like Einstein! Plus such cars have increased safety and increased mobility because of his genius! Aidan: The more I hear about him the more I want to meet him. Andrew: Yup and when you think that his company helps enhance mobility for children, the elderly.. its quite remarkable! Aidan: He does so much for people, he even wants to help Flint with their water crisis.
i have four cats.	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. Maxwell: My friends say this to me... You have cat to be kitten me... another cat? I have several of the cute domestic kitties and keep getting more. I love cats! How do you feel on them? Aaron: I've always wanted a cat, but I don't know much about how to take care of them! What do you feed your cats? Maxwell: It depends on which of my cats (or cats in general) All cats have specific requirements for their dietary nutrients. But don't we all? Aaron: That's very true! How many different breeds of cats are there? Is there one breed that is most popular? Maxwell: A question I wish I could answer, I can say getting a registered cat you find the genealogies (pedigrees) of cats. More of the recognized breeds that way, but I wish I had what they all were for you Aaron: That's okay! I'll look into it! What else should I know about cats before I adopt one? Maxwell: Actually wait! My brain is just freshly awake, but it's getting there. There are over seventy cat breeds recognized, that is a lot of options when you go in to adopt your furry friend. Aaron: Seventy!? Wow! I have a lot to learn! Where's the best place to adopt a cat? A private breeder or a local animal shelter? Maxwell: Personally, I have a soft heart and like to go save from the pounds. I really respect the No Kill Shelters, they are great too. They kill no healthy animal there, thats respectible. But more of a personal choice, a place you feel comfortable with and maybe a firm reputation Aaron: I'll definitely stop by a no kill shelter! It sounds like they're doing great work!
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. Steven: I have very pale blonde hair and it's beautiful. Even as a man my long ponytail, beautiful! Carlos: :) i have only black hair Steven: You should dye it. So many blonde colors to choose from, reddish strawberry blonde to golden-brownish sandy blonde color. Carlos: how common is the color blonde Steven: Not as common as black hair. The term Blonde has been around since 1481. Carlos: where the word blonde come from, France? Steven: Yes, it's an old French word. It means a color midway between golden and light chestnut. Carlos: so any light hair color is considered blonde Steven: Depends on who you think coined the term. In medieval Latin "blundus" or blonde means yellow. Carlos: so do blondes have more fun?
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. Colton: My favorite food is pizza! How about you? Audrey: I love pizza i just had one yesterday my favorite toppings are jalapenos Colton: Pizza is a traditional italian dish of flatbread, tomato sauce, and cheese. Personally I love flatbread, but others do not. Do you? Audrey: not particularly but i love thing crust pizzas Colton: Any other toppings you like other than jalepenos? I personally like pineapple. Yes, I'm that weird guy who does! :D Audrey: yuck pineapple Colton: Hah, that's the typical reaction. 'Pizza' was first used in the 10th century in the Italian town of Gaeta Audrey: I didnt know that pizza has been around for a long time.
my favorite holiday is halloween because i like dressing up.	Halloween costumes are costumes worn on or around Halloween, a festival which falls on October 31. An early reference to wearing costumes at Halloween comes from Scotland in 1585, but they may pre-date this. There are many references to the custom during the 18th and 19th centuries in the Celtic countries of Scotland, Ireland, Mann and Wales. It has been suggested that the custom comes from the Celtic festivals of Samhain and Calan Gaeaf, or from the practise of "souling" during the Christian observance of Allhallowtide. Wearing costumes and mumming has long been associated with festivals at other times of the year, such as on Christmas. Halloween costumes are traditionally based on frightening supernatural or folkloric beings. However, by the 1930s costumes based on characters in mass media such as film, literature, and radio were popular. Halloween costumes have tended to be worn mainly by young people, but since the mid-20th century they have been increasingly worn by adults also. The wearing of costumes at Halloween may come from the belief that supernatural beings, or the souls of the dead, roamed the earth at this time. The practice may have originated in a Celtic festival, held on 31 October–1 November, to mark the beginning of winter. Gregory: I can't wait for Halloween this year. It is my favorite holiday. Aidan: You mean the holiday that is a celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October? I also love halloween, do you have any favorite scary movies? Gregory: Yes, you're exactly right! I enjoy Cabin in the Woods, and Rosemary's Baby. How about you, do you like scary movies? Aidan: The Cabin in the Woods is great! it came out in 2012 I believe. One of my favorites is Kubrick's The Shining. Gregory: The Shining, in which Jack Nicholson starrs? Great movie. Any other films by Kubrick? Aidan: Yeah I'm a pretty big film buff, Kubrick is an extremely visionary director, 2001 was pretty great as well. Gregory: Personally I try to to avoid scary films because they distress me. I see, I have not seen any other films by him! Aidan: I love horror movies, I think they are my favorite genre. Have you ever seen scream? It came out in 1996 and was directed by Wes Craven. Gregory: Yes, I saw Scream a long time ago. It was very scary! I have heard of Wes Craven, he is a director, right? Aidan: Yeah he actually recently died in 2015. He was a director, writer, producer, and actor. He also directed Nightmare on Elm Street.
i can t 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. Taylor: My fav food is the tradional Italian pizza! Johnathan: Nice! I love any type of Italian food. Pizza, especially Taylor: Pizza is so versatile I love to add vegetables, a variety of meats and peppers to mine Johnathan: My favorite combo is black olives, Italian sausage, salami, mozzarella, jalapeños, and banana peppers! Taylor: Pizza is so popular world wide and its one of the top popular foods in the US Johnathan: Yeah, have you ever had any pizza in Memphis, TN? Taylor: No I have not I like to go to a Pizzaria restaurant that specializes in pizza Johnathan: There is a pizzeria called Little Italy
i hate that my mom made me get braces.	Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces can be either cosmetic or structural. Dental braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws. According to scholars and historians, braces date back to ancient times. Around 400-300 BCE, Hippocrates and Aristotle contemplated ways to straighten teeth and fix various dental conditions. Archaeologists have discovered numerous mummified ancient individuals with what appear to be metal bands wrapped around their teeth. Catgut, a type of cord made from the natural fibers of an animal's intestines, performed a similar role to today’s orthodontic wire in closing gaps in the teeth and mouth. The Etruscans buried their dead with dental appliances in place to maintain space and prevent collapse of the teeth during the afterlife. Bianca: Hav eyou ever had braces on your teeth? Giovanni: Fortunately I was lucky to never need braces, though I did have other teeth problems. What about yourself? Bianca: Oh okay I see. Sometimes they are worn to fix structural issues as well as cosmetic issues. I did have them for 5 years through Junior High and High School Giovanni: Oh that's unfortunate, you probably have very nice looking teeth because of it though. Bianca: Yes! I hated my mom for doing it but I am glad now. The practice of braces itself goes way back like to ancient times Giovanni: Oh wow, I wonder what they used for material way back then? Bianca: Well Archaeologists have discovered mummies with metal bands around their teeth! Giovanni: Oh so I guess they found a way to use metal like us, how cool.
i would also like to study abroad in spain.	Madrid (, , ) is the capital of Spain and the largest municipality in both the Community of Madrid and Spain as a whole. The city has almost 3.166 million inhabitants with a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.5 million. It is the third-largest city in the European Union (EU) after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the third-largest in the EU after those of London and Paris. The municipality itself covers an area of . Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the centre of both the country and the Community of Madrid (which comprises the city of Madrid, its conurbation and extended suburbs and villages); this community is bordered by the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha. As the capital city of Spain, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. The current mayor is Manuela Carmena from the party Ahora Madrid. The Madrid urban agglomeration has the third-largest GDP in the European Union and its influences in politics, education, entertainment, environment, media, fashion, science, culture, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. Samantha: I've always wanted to visit Madrid, the Spanish capital. It's supposed to be beautiful and is the cultural center of Spain. Donovan: I have never been there, but I know soccer is popular there! It would be fun to visit sometime though Samantha: Real Club Deportivo are the Madrid soccer team and they're really good. They got the royal mark in about 1909 I believe. Donovan: I have heard of Real Madrid, They have had really good teams Samantha: They certainly do. They also have a long history, being founded in March 1902 as Madrid Football Club. Donovan: That is very old, soccer must have been around for a very long time, most football teams, like american football, were founded well after that Samantha: That's true. And apparently the members own and operate the club and always have done! Donovan: That is really cool, the packers operate like that too I believe
i can t eat shrimp.	Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans. Seafood prominently includes fish and shellfish. Shellfish include various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Historically, sea mammals such as whales and dolphins have been consumed as food, though that happens to a lesser extent in modern times. Edible sea plants, such as some seaweeds and microalgae, are widely eaten as seafood around the world, especially in Asia (see the ). In North America, although not generally in the United Kingdom, the term "seafood" is extended to fresh water organisms eaten by humans, so all edible aquatic life may be referred to as seafood. For the sake of completeness, this article includes all edible aquatic life. The harvesting of wild seafood is usually known as fishing or hunting, and the cultivation and farming of seafood is known as aquaculture, or fish farming in the case of fish. Seafood is often distinguished from meat, although it is still animal and is excluded in a strict vegetarian diet. Seafood is an important source of protein in many diets around the world, especially in coastal areas. Most of the seafood harvest is consumed by humans, but a significant proportion is used as fish food to farm other fish or rear farm animals. Adrian: My wife loves seafood, but i dont eat it because im allergic Peter: Seafood is usually composed of fish and shellfish. Are you allergic to both? Adrian: Im allergic to shellfish. I just dont like fish lol Peter: Molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms are all types of shellfish and allergies do seem to be quite common. It's a shame you don't like fish it is usually healthy. Adrian: yea, its usually in a lot of diets that I look up, but Ive never like them. I even hated my pet goldfish when I was younger Peter: Oh no poor fishy. Yeah seafood is an important source of protein in coastal areas around the world. Adrian: What is your favorite type of seafood? Peter: I generally really enjoy fish, I prefer fish that has been farmed in a responsible manner through aquaculture. Adrian: Wait people farm fish? do they plant them and everything? Peter: Haha no they dont plant the fish but they raise the fish under controlled conditions, which is wildly different from commercial fishing.
i listen to podcasts.	The Joe Rogan Experience is a free audio and video talk podcast hosted by American comedian, actor, sports commentator, and television host Joe Rogan. It was launched on December 24, 2009 by Rogan and his friend, comedian Brian Redban who also produced and co-hosted. It has grown to become one of the world’s most popular podcasts, spawning a community of listeners around the globe. On August 18, 2017, it reached its 1,000th episode with Joey Diaz and Tom Segura as guests. Around 2003, Rogan hired Brian Redban, a self-taught video editor and an employee at a Gateway computer store in Ohio, to work for him full time to film, produce, and edit videos for his website. Redban, a fan of Rogan and comedian Doug Stanhope who had tried stand-up at open mic nights in Ohio, met and befriended the two through the Internet. He then started to produce videos for Stanhope, which led to Rogan offering him trips to film at his own stand-up gigs. Redban accepted Rogan's offer to work with him, and relocated to California in the process, following Rogan with a camera "and recording everything". After several years, Redban later said Rogan's fans wanted more content and delivered faster, and sought new ways to make the lengthy editing process easier and more interactive for the audience. Melanie: Hey I love to listen to podcasts. My favorite it probably the Joe Rogan Experience, which is hosted by the American comedian and actor. Antonio: Podcasts are cool. how long have you been listening? Melanie: Probably since it first launched in 2009. It was initially co-hosted by Brian Redban as well. . Antonio: Oh thats cool. isnt joe rogan the guy from that old show fear factor? Melanie: Yes he is! The NBC show was aired between 2001 and 2006. It was pretty gross sometimes though! Antonio: Yes it was but he was always professional. I think he is the the voice of UFC now also. That guy works like no other. Melanie: I know! He's a busy guy and has his fingers in lots of pies. His podcast is one of the worlds most popular, and has listeners from all over the world. Antonio: I try to listen to as many podcasts as possible but there are just so many to choose from!
i am fascinated with ghosts.	In folklore, a ghost (sometimes known as an apparition, haunt, phantom, poltergeist, shade, specter or spectre, spirit, spook, and wraith) is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear to the living. Descriptions of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to realistic, lifelike visions. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in spiritism as a "séance". The belief in the existence of an afterlife, as well as manifestations of the spirits of the dead is widespread, dating back to animism or ancestor worship in pre-literate cultures. Certain religious practices—funeral rites, exorcisms, and some practices of spiritualism and ritual magic—are specifically designed to rest the spirits of the dead. Ghosts are generally described as solitary, human-like essences, though stories of ghostly armies and the ghosts of animals rather than humans have also been recounted. They are believed to haunt particular locations, objects, or people they were associated with in life. The overwhelming consensus of science is that ghosts do not exist. Their existence is impossible to falsify, and ghost hunting has been classified as pseudoscience. Andres: I am fascinated by ghosts. Do you believe in poltergeists or other ghosts? Kiara: I dont really believe in them, not enough proof to show they exist Andres: Yes the believe in the existance of the afterlife or the spirits of the dead dates back to pre-literate cultures Kiara: Yep, the idea has been floating around for a long time Andres: Do you believe in an afterlife where your spirit continues after your death? Kiara: Not too sure on that either but hold open the option for it to exist Andres: Yes many religions like buddhism and hinduism believe in reincarnation where your spirit comes back Kiara: Yea and most religions believe in afterlife existence too
i like field hockey and soccer.	Field hockey is a team sport of the hockey family. The earliest origins of the game date back to the Middle Ages in England, Scotland, France and the Netherlands. The game can be played on a grass field, turf field or synthetic field as well as an indoor board surface. Each team plays with eleven players, including the goalie. Players use sticks made out of wood, carbon fibre, fibre glass or a combination of carbon fibre and fibre glass in different quantities (with the higher carbon fibre stick being more expensive and less likely to break) to hit a round, hard, plastic ball. The length of the stick depends on the player's individual height. Only one end of the stick is allowed to be used. Goalies often have a different kind of stick, however they can also use an ordinary field hockey stick. The specific goal-keeping sticks have another curve at the end of the stick, this is to give them more surface area to save the ball. The uniform consists of shin guards, shoes, shorts, a mouth guard and a jersey. Today, the game is played globally, with particular popularity throughout Western Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and parts of the United States (primarily New England and the Mid-Atlantic states). Ariana: I like soccer and field hockey. How about you? Gavin: I enjoy watching ;-) We probably enjoyed it most while living in Europe. With the origins of field hockey in particular back in England, France, Scotland and the Netherlands -- it makes sense it just had more of a focus (and audience!) Ariana: Neat! Field Hockey is indeed popular in those places..Is it less popular where you live now? Gavin: Yes, here in the South it's football! That's why I've loved living in different places. Though lacrosse is similar, I suppose, in its use of sticks (of a sort) to hit a ball... Ariana: Neat. Yeah I don't see many people playing field hockey in the U.S. I know some people that play lacrosse though! Gavin: It's gotten pretty popular. Do you associate field hockey more with women or men? I wonder if it's the same as lacrosse, where body contact is not allowed (although stick contact is...) Ariana: I would associate it more with women, but men play it a lot too! Gavin: Either way, it takes a lot of skill to use that lacrosse stick to carry, pass, catch, and shoot the ball!
i eat more junk food than i really should.	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. Gianna: I love McDonald's and their hamburgers. Logan: Mcdonalds has great food. Gianna: I know, especially their french fries and burgers. Logan: yea everything is so amazing there Gianna: Their chicken products and milkshakes are really underrated but great as well. Logan: yea the nuggets and mcchickens are awesome Gianna: I love the McChicken! They have surprisingly good wraps at McDonald's as well. Logan: yep, very good taste to them Gianna: I haven't gotten many desserts from McDonald's but their ice cream looks really good. Logan: yep but machine always broke
i enjoy watching netflix with family.	Netflix is an American entertainment company founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph on August 29, 1997, in Scotts Valley, California. It specializes in and provides streaming media and video-on-demand online and DVD by mail. In 2013, Netflix expanded into film and television production as well as online distribution. It is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix's initial business model included DVD sales and rental, although Hastings jettisoned DVD sales about a year after Netflix's founding to focus on the DVD rental by mail business. In 2007, Netflix expanded its business with the introduction of streaming media, while retaining the DVD and Blu-ray rental service. The company expanded internationally, with streaming made available to Canada in 2010 and continued growing its streaming service from there; by January 2016, Netflix services operated in over 190 countries. Netflix entered the content-production industry in 2013, debuting its first series, "House of Cards". It has greatly expanded the production of both film and television series since then, offering "Netflix Original" content through its online library of films and television. Netflix released an estimated 126 original series or films in 2016, more than any other network or cable channel. Andrew: I love watching Netflix, I can't believe it's been around since 1997! Hannah: netflix is amazing! I cut the cord with cable when I got netflix Andrew: I'd love to be able to do that, especially since they have lots of Netflix Priginal content Hannah: Yes I think the original content is the best Andrew: I didn't realize they still do the dvd-through-mail option! Hannah: Yes and I like the UK series that are on netflix Andrew: For some reason I always thought Netflix was actually created in the UK but it was actually created in Los Gatos, California Hannah: Yes its a American company with fantastic programming and reasonably priced Andrew: Very reasonable priced! I didn't realize they had an estimated 126 original series or films as of 2016 either Hannah: I pay 7.99 a month and can watch on four tv's or computers!
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. Evan: Do you enjoy snack foods? One of my all time favorites is Cheetos! Cody: I love Cheetos too! It's probably my favorite Lay & Company snack. Evan: Yes, I enjoy Lay's potato chips as well. They have so many creative flavors now. Cody: I, personally, prefer Utz potato chips to Lay's. Evan: I haven't had the Utz potato chips before, but I have had their pretzels. Those are delicious! Cody: They're so good! They're one of the most popular snacks in the West. Evan: Yes, I actually enjoy dipping them in cream cheese or just melted cheese, so yummy! Cody: I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese. It's a little too mild-tasting for me.
my uncle use to work on fish boats in florida.	Florida (; Spanish for "land of flowers") is the southernmost state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous, and the 8th-most densely populated of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States (due to the consolidation of Jacksonville with Duval County). The Miami metropolitan area is Florida's most populous urban area. Tallahassee is the state's capital. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately , not including the contribution of the many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. Florida has the lowest high point of any U.S. state. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. Brooke: florida is an awesome state. Ava: Agreed. I never knew that Florida meant the land of flowers in Spanish. Brooke: oh thats cool. Ava: Florida is also the most southernmost state. Brooke: yea i know its crazy down low. Ava: I know! Florida is located in the southeastern region of the United States. Brooke: i love going to florida. Ava: I do too, especially with how there is the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
my favorite place to visit is seattle.	Seattle () is a seaport city on the west coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 713,700 residents , Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual growth rate of 2.1%. In July 2016, Seattle was again the fastest-growing major U.S. city, with a 3.1% annual growth rate. The city is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, about south of the Canada–United States border. A major gateway for trade with Asia, Seattle is the fourth-largest port in North America in terms of container handling . The Seattle area was previously inhabited by Native Americans for at least 4,000 years before the first permanent European settlers. Arthur A. Denny and his group of travelers, subsequently known as the Denny Party, arrived from Illinois via Portland, Oregon, on the schooner "Exact" at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. The settlement was moved to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay and named "Seattle" in 1852, after Chief Si'ahl of the local Duwamish and Suquamish tribes. Jeffrey: A few years ago, i won a trip from Kelloggs to Seattle, a city in Washington state on the west coast of America. Shawn: I have never been that far west, i am sure it almost seems like a different country! Jeffrey: It is the largest state in Washington and in the Pacific Northwest. I visited the air and space museum at Boeing field. Shawn: I have been to a similar museum like that in Washington dc Jeffrey: the museum of flight is the largest private air and space museum in the world, obviously Boeing corporation is right next door. Shawn: I would like to visit there one day if I ever get the chance, sounds awesome! Jeffrey: Seattle is also home to a large seaport, being a major gateway for trade with Asia. Many large container ships come and go on the waterfront. It is really something to see. Shawn: I know them for the seahawks and the space needle, and I think they are the Amazon headquarters as well Jeffrey: I had a coupon for free dinner for 2 at the Space Needle, it was built for the 1962 World's Fair. Another Iconic structure Seattle is famous for. Shawn: Did you end up going? That is an old building! Jeffrey: yes, they have a rotating restaurant at the top. Diner for 2 was $200. We also went to the Pike Place Market, where Starbucks original Store is located.
i love the outdoors.	Hiking is the preferred term, in Canada and the United States, for a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails (footpaths), in the countryside, while the word walking is used for shorter, particularly urban walks. On the other hand, in the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, the word "walking" is acceptable to describe "all forms" of walking, whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps. The word hiking is also often used in the UK, along with rambling (a slightly old-fashioned term), hillwalking, and fell walking (a term mostly used for hillwalking in northern England). The term bushwalking is endemic to Australia, having been adopted by the Sydney Bush Walkers club in 1927. In New Zealand a long, vigorous walk or hike is called tramping. It is a popular activity with numerous worldwide, and studies suggest that all forms of walking have health benefits. In the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and United Kingdom, hiking means walking outdoors on a trail, or off trail, for recreational purposes. A day hike refers to a hike that can be completed in a single day. However, in the United Kingdom, the word walking is also used, as well as rambling, while walking in mountainous areas is called hillwalking. Maxwell: Hiking refers to a long vigorous walk, do you like to hike? Karen: I like to hike every now and then. Maxwell: Very cool, hiking is the perferred term for the exercise in the United States and Canada. Karen: thats good to know. Maxwell: Yeah actually, in the United Kingdom and England walking is the acceptable term that means the same thing as hiking. Karen: i like to walk in the evenings with my dog Spike. Maxwell: Do you mean just short walks or long hikes? In australia the term bushwalking refers to the same thing as hiking. Karen: short 1 hour walks around the neighborhood. Maxwell: Ah that makes sense, yeah so just a walk. It is amazing how many different words they are for the same thing. In New Zealand it is called tramping. Karen: tramping? thats a new word for me.
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. Sebastian: Do you like reading. Cos i like reading a lot Kate: Sometimes. I like to read about native american tribes. Sebastian: Oh wow. what do you learn about them Kate: Their culture and way of life. Also which areas the tribes belong to. Sebastian: I love that do they have other things peculiar to them Kate: Yes. The way they hunt/gather food versus when Europeans came into play. Sebastian: What do Europeans do to them. Kate: We intorduced modern ways of the time. There are over 500 federally recognized tribes. Sebastian: What are the federally recognized tribes? Kate: The US recognizes the rights of these tribes and supports them.
my favorite drink is coke.	Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a carbonated soft drink produced by The Coca-Cola Company. Originally intended as a patent medicine, it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton and was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century. The drink's name refers to two of its original ingredients, which were kola nuts (a source of caffeine) and coca leaves. The current formula of Coca-Cola remains a trade secret, although a variety of reported recipes and experimental recreations have been published. The Coca-Cola Company produces concentrate, which is then sold to licensed Coca-Cola bottlers throughout the world. The bottlers, who hold exclusive territory contracts with the company, produce the finished product in cans and bottles from the concentrate, in combination with filtered water and sweeteners. A typical can contains of sugar (usually in the form of high fructose corn syrup). The bottlers then sell, distribute, and merchandise Coca-Cola to retail stores, restaurants, and vending machines throughout the world. The Coca-Cola Company also sells concentrate for soda fountains of major restaurants and foodservice distributors. Isaac: I have loved Coca-Cola ever since I was little! It brings good memories to mind! Kiara: Yes, Coca-Cola has been around since the 19th century! Of course it was designed for medicine then. Isaac: It was designed for medicine? What was it prescribed for? Kiara: Well, two original ingredients were kola nuts (basically caffeine) and coca leaves. This combo was thought to help with many medical ailments. Isaac: Interesting! Was it actually effective or just a ploy? Kiara: Well, as Coca leaves are used to make cocaine, it was actually unknowingly making the consumers addicts back then. Of course, they have changed the formula! Isaac: Whoa! No wonder people were feeling better! That is crazy! When did they change the formula? Kiara: Well, even know the current formula is actually a secret, so it's hard to say! But, many have tried to duplicate the formula.
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". Lydia: Call me dorky or nerdy but I love reading and will do that over watching sports any day lol. Jared: Nice! Fiction novels can be fun! Do you have a favorite? Lydia: Yes all novels are great my favorite one is Invisible Man have you heard of that novel before? Jared: Maybe! What's it about? I believe it was a horror film in 1933 as well. Lydia: It addresses many of the social and intellectual issues facing African Americans. But it doesn't releate to the movie you are talking about a lot of people think it does though lol. Jared: OH! Haha I thought it was a horror film and the man was shocking and fearful. Lydia: I know that movie it was a horror movie Johnny depp was in the newest one in 2016 but it wasn't scary. Jared: Oh! Do you like any . horror or thriller movies? Lydia: I actually like both I am a lifetime girl and if you know the network their movies is full of horror and thriller. Jared: Nice! I haven't seen it. HAve your heard of the low-budget movie "Sharknado"?
i like toyota cars.	Toyota is the world's market leader in sales of hybrid electric vehicles, and one of the largest companies to encourage the mass-market adoption of hybrid vehicles across the globe. Cumulative global sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrid passenger car models achieved the 10 million milestone in January 2017. Its Prius family is the world's top selling hybrid nameplate with over 6 million units sold worldwide . The company was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda in 1937, as a spinoff from his father's company Toyota Industries to create automobiles. Three years earlier, in 1934, while still a department of Toyota Industries, it created its first product, the Type A engine, and its first passenger car in 1936, the Toyota AA. Toyota Motor Corporation produces vehicles under five brands, including the Toyota brand, Hino, Lexus, Ranz, and Daihatsu. It also holds a 16.66% stake in Subaru Corporation, a 5.9% stake in Isuzu, as well as joint-ventures with two in China (GAC Toyota and Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor), one in India (Toyota Kirloskar), one in the Czech Republic (TPCA), along with several "nonautomotive" companies. TMC is part of the Toyota Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Japan. Toyota is headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi. Autumn: Toyota is a top ranked auto maker in terms of number sales when it comes to hybrid cars Ashley: Do you think that will change in the coming years? Autumn: Yes, it's hard to beat an innovative company such as Toyota, total sales and lexus hybrid model achieved a milestone of 10 million in 2017 Ashley: Personally I don't like Toyota they have nothing on german engineering. Autumn: Well, I bet you have seen the Prius models, their hybrid model had about 6 million sales globally, that tells something about the company Ashley: Yes, I typically pass them on the highway. They are always in the slow lane. Autumn: The company have done well since the founder Kiichiro Toyoda started the company in 1937, Ashley: Yes, I love the trucks they make.
i use to compete in beauty pageants.	A beauty pageant or beauty contest is a competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants, although some contests have evolved to also incorporate personality traits, intelligence, talent, and answers to judges' questions as judged criteria. The term almost invariably refers only to contests for unmarried women such as the Big Four international beauty pageants. Similar events or competition for men or boys being called by other names and more likely to be bodybuilding contests. The organizers of each pageant may determine the rules of the competition, including the age range of contestants. The rules may also require the contestants to be unmarried, and be "virtuous", "amateur", and available for promotions, besides other criteria. It may also set the clothing standards in which contestants will be judged, including the type of swimsuit. Beauty pageants are generally multi-tiered, with local competitions feeding into the larger competitions. For example, the international pageants have hundreds or thousands of local competitions. Child beauty pageants mainly focus on beauty, gowns, sportswear modelling, talent, and personal interviews. Dakota: I've always thought that beauty pageants are so weird. These moms are basically forcing their kids into them and trying to live vicariously through their kids winning pageants. Melissa: probably the same as fathers pushing their sons into sports Dakota: Eh it's a little weirder than sports. They make kids wear tons of makeup, fake teeth, and often times very provocative and inappropriate outfits for their ages. Melissa: fake teeth? they actually use fake teeth? Dakota: Yeah it looks bizarre. They're little kids and they're getting spray tanning and waxing done for these pageants to the point that with all the makeup they don't even look like themselves. Melissa: it seems like there should be some rules that limit make-up and tanning Dakota: I definitely agree with that, honestly I feel like there should be strict rules on them as far as sexualizing little kids goes, since they're pretty much always younger than 16 years of age. Melissa: these kid's pageants, who do they appeal to? an audience or just the parents involved Dakota: Well the moms are the ones getting the most out of it, but these actually started back in 1921 in an effort to boost tourism to an Atlantic City hotel, so there are definitely people who seem to get a kick out of them. Melissa: does these pageants have a overseeing board to govern or are they mostly local and private individual pageants? Dakota: As far as I know there are so many different types of pageants that it would be hard to have one entity govern them. There's talent shows, swim wear, theme wear, western wear, and pretty much anything else you could think of. Melissa: I enjoyed the chat, take care
i love the smell of leather.	Leather is a durable and flexible material created by tanning animal rawhide and skin, mostly cattle hide. It can be produced at manufacturing scales ranging from cottage industry to heavy industry. People use leather to make various goods—including clothing (e.g., shoes, hats, jackets, skirts, trousers, and belts), bookbinding, leather wallpaper, and as a furniture covering. It is produced in a wide variety of types and styles, decorated by a wide range of techniques. Several tanning processes transform hides and skins into leather: Leather, usually vegetable-tanned, can be oiled to improve its water resistance. This currying process after tanning supplements the natural oils remaining in the leather itself, which can be washed out through repeated exposure to water. Frequent oiling of leather, with mink oil, neatsfoot oil, or a similar material keeps it supple and improves its lifespan dramatically. In general, leather is produced in the following forms: Today, most leather is made of cattle skin, but many exceptions exist. Lamb and deerskin are used for soft leather in more expensive apparel. Deer and elkskin are widely used in work gloves and indoor shoes. Pigskin is used in apparel and on seats of saddles. Leah: Do you know much about how leather is processed and used? Braden: Leather is a highly useful, durable, and flexible material that is produced anywhere from a home tanning cottage industry to heavy industry. Leah: Is it produced in a lot of places? Braden: People around the world use leather to create various useful goods such as hats, jackets, belts, gloves, even bookbinding and leather wallpaper! Leah: Leather wallpaper? I did not know that was even a thing - can you tell me more? Braden: It's sometimes called "wrought leather" and is usually gilded or painted. It was in use in around 1650-1750 to decorate the walls of of the wealthy.. Leah: Ah, so it's not in use anymore - or at least it's not widespread now. That is interesting - what else about leather would be something unusual? Braden: Sometimes people carve leather, but it must be vegetable tanned, full grain leather to work it this way. Leah: How do they tan leather with vegetables? Braden: There's a chemical called tannin in the vegetable tanning process that strengthens the fibers. It's commonly found in many types of plants and bark, but perhaps vegetable is a misnomer.
i think food trucks are awesome.	A food truck is a large vehicle equipped to cook and sell food. Some, including ice cream trucks, sell frozen or prepackaged food; others have on-board kitchens and prepare food from scratch. Sandwiches, hamburgers, french fries, and other regional fast food fare is common. In recent years, associated with the pop-up restaurant phenomenon, food trucks offering gourmet cuisine and a variety of specialties and ethnic menus, have become particularly popular. Food trucks, along with portable food booths and food carts, are on the front line of the street food industry that serves an estimated 2.5 billion people every day. In the United States, the Texas chuckwagon is a precursor to the American food truck. In the later 1800s, herding cattle from the Southwest to markets in the North and East kept cowhands on the trail for months at a time. In 1866, the "father of the Texas Panhandle," Charles Goodnight, a Texas cattle rancher, fitted a sturdy old United States Army wagon with interior shelving and drawers, and stocked it with kitchenware, food and medical supplies. Food consisted of dried beans, coffee, cornmeal, greasy cloth-wrapped bacon, salt pork, beef, usually dried or salted or smoked, and other easy to preserve food stuffs. Erin: I want to own a food truck one day. Brody: Food trucks are amazing I love eating at them they usually are housed in a large vehicle and can cook all the food inside. Erin: Is the food from food trucks expensive? Brody: No its relatively cheap depending where you are, food trucks actually serve and estimated 2.5 billion people every day. Erin: That's a lot of people. Don't those trucks pose health risks? Brody: Well food trucks usually serve regional fast food, which isn't very healthy. Erin: Can you hire these trucks for special events like birthday parties? Brody: I'm not sure that would be case by case, but in recent years a lot of trucks specialize in gourmet cuisine so that might be a fun idea.
i love to knit and crochet.	Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric for use in many types of garments. Knitting creates multiple loops of yarn, called stitches, in a line or tube. Knitting has multiple active stitches on the needle at one time. Knitted fabric consists of a number of consecutive rows of intermeshing of loops. As each row progresses, a newly created loop is pulled through one or more loops from the prior row, placed on the gaining needle, and the loops from the prior row are then pulled off the other needle. Knitting may be done by hand or by using a machine. Different types of yarns (fibre type, texture, and twist), needle sizes, and stitch types may be used to achieve knitted fabrics with different properties (color, texture, weight, heat retention, look, water resistance, and/or integrity). Like weaving, knitting is a technique for producing a two-dimensional fabric made from a one-dimensional yarn or thread. In weaving, threads are always straight, running parallel either lengthwise (warp threads) or crosswise (weft threads). By contrast, the yarn in knitted fabrics follows a meandering path (a "course"), forming symmetric loops (also called bights) symmetrically above and below the mean path of the yarn. Brady: Hi, have you ever tried knitting? I find it relaxing. Erik: I have never tried it. creating lots of loops through stitching seems hard. Brady: My grandma taught me. I looks hard but is actually pretty easy. It can get very involved though Erik: do you ever poke yourself? Brady: Yes I have but the tools are not very sharp. Erik: have you ever knitted a full outfit? Brady: No, just scarfs and little things. I bet it has a pretty long history. Erik: yes, the name comes from the dutch word "knutten" Brady: oh wow. So it started with the dutch? Erik: yes, the dutch have invented a lot
i only eat organic food.	Whole Foods Market Inc. is an American supermarket chain that specializes in selling food products without artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats. It has 473 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. On August 23, 2017, it was reported that the Federal Trade Commission approved the merger between Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market. The following day it was announced that the deal would be closed on August 28, 2017. In 1978, Mackey and Renee Lawson borrowed $45,000 from family and friends to open a small vegetarian natural foods store called SaferWay in Austin, (the name being a spoof of Safeway). When the two were evicted from their apartment for storing food products in it, they decided to live at the store. Because it was zoned for commercial use, there was no shower stall, so they bathed using a water hose attached to their dishwasher. Two years later, John Mackey and Renee Lawson partnered with Craig Weller and Mark Skiles to merge SaferWay with the latter's Clarksville Natural Grocery, resulting in the opening of the original Whole Foods Market, which included meat products. At and with a staff of 19, the store was quite large in comparison to the standard health food store of the time. Dalton: Whole Foods is a great supermarket but its so expensive. Jalen: I agree, Whole foods is amazing but sometimes it is pricey. Dalton: They sell a lot of foods without things like colors and preservatives. Jalen: They have a great selection of fruits and vegetables. Dalton: Oh yeah, they sell great stuff for just a supermarket and not a farmers market. Jalen: They also have really good in-store made items like soups and pizza. Dalton: They are all made without artificial flavors and sweeteners so that's good. Jalen: I hope Amazon helps lower their prices. Dalton: I was really surprised when Amazon bought Whole Foods, I'm not sure if its a good thing. Jalen: I think it will be in time but it's still somewhat early in the process.
i am colour blind.	Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is the decreased ability to see color or differences in color. Color blindness can make some educational activities difficult. Buying fruit, picking clothing, and reading traffic lights can be more challenging, for example. Problems, however, are generally minor and most people adapt. People with total color blindness, however, may also have decreased visual acuity and be uncomfortable in bright environments. The most common cause of color blindness is an inherited fault in the development of one or more of the three sets of color sensing cones in the eye. Males are more likely to be color blind than females, as the genes responsible for the most common forms of color blindness are on the X chromosome. As females have two X chromosomes, a defect in one is typically compensated for by the other, while males only have one X chromosome. Color blindness can also result from physical or chemical damage to the eye, optic nerve, or parts of the brain. Diagnosis is typically with the Ishihara color test; however a number of other testing methods also exist. There is no cure for color blindness. Diagnosis may allow a person's teacher to change their method of teaching to accommodate the decreased ability to recognize colors. Alicia: OH man... I have trouble picking out clothes sometimes because I'm color blind! Do you know anyone who is color blind? David: No I don't. It is also known as color deficiency and is characterized as the decreased ability to see differences in color. Alicia: Yeah, sometimes I have trouble driving because I can't see the colors of the traffic lights! David: Oh no. It can make some educatonal activities harder also. Alicia: Yes sometimes. I wouldn't want to do art in university. I decided a career in mathematics instead! David: Good for you. The most common cause is an inherited fault in one or more of the three sets of color sensing cones in the eye. Alicia: Yes, my mother is actually color blind also. We make a good team! David: I believe males are more likely to be color blind than females, as the genes are on the X chromosone. so she is special.
my car broke down last week.	An auto mechanic (automotive technician in most of North America, car mechanic in British English, and motor mechanic in Australian English) is a mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial disassembly for inspection. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies. Basic vehicle maintenance is a fundamental part of a mechanic's work in modern industrialized countries while in others they are only consulted when a vehicle is already showing signs of malfunction. Preventative maintenance is also a fundamental part of a mechanic's job, but this is not possible in the case of vehicles that are not regularly maintained by a mechanic. One misunderstood aspect of preventative maintenance is "scheduled replacement" of various parts, which occurs before failure to avoid far more expensive damage. Because this means that parts are replaced before any problem is observed, many vehicle owners will not understand why the expense is necessary. Colton: uhh i need to find a good mechanic. my car broke down Abraham: That's unfortunate, a good mechanic should be able to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly though, and get you on your way again. Colton: and i also need an oil change Abraham: It's definitely important to change your oil regularly, as motor oil is used for lubrication of internal combustion engines, and is necessary for proper function. Colton: yes, i try to do it everytime the oil change is due. Do you know any interesting facts about mechanics Abraham: Well I do know that in Australia they're called motor mechanics, and they're called car mechanics in British English, how strange. Colton: that's really interesting. Here in the US they are called just mechanics Abraham: It's strange how different places have different names even though it's all English. There's also a lot of different spellings of the same words between American and British English.
i love comics.	A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by brief descriptive prose and written narrative, usually dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Although some origins in 18th century Japan and 1830s Europe, comic books were first popularized in the United States during the 1930s. The first modern comic book, "Famous Funnies", was released in the United States in 1933 and was a reprinting of earlier newspaper humor comic strips, which had established many of the story-telling devices used in comics. The term "comic book" derives from American comic books once being a compilation of comic strips of a humorous tone; however, this practice was replaced by featuring stories of all genres, usually not humorous in tone. Comic books are reliant on their organization and appearance. Authors largely focus on the frame of the page, size, orientation, and panel positions. These characteristic aspects of comic books are necessary in conveying the content and messages of the author. The key elements of comic books include panels, balloons (speech bubbles), text (lines), and characters. Katelyn: I love comic books. What are your favorite ones? Amanda: I would have to say Superman! It's a classic and published by DC Comics which I enjoy a lot also! Katelyn: Do you like DC more than Marvel? Amanda: Yeah I think so! Although both are good, but DC is the largest and oldest American comic book company. So I grew up with it! Katelyn: Who are your favorite Marvel heroes? Amanda: I really enjoy the Fantastic Four and Dr Strange. He's Marvel also right? Katelyn: Yes both are Marvel. How long have you read Dr. Strange? Amanda: I think way back since he first appeared in "Strange Tales" #110 in 1963. Who's your favorite?
my favorite color is blue.	Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Gabriel: Out of all the colors my favorite one is blue. Charlotte: That is interesting. Your favorite color is one of the three primary colors, the other two being green and red. Gabriel: That's true. Blue seems to be the color used as a calming color, sometimes used to show competence too, big companies used blue a lot, like Facebook. Charlotte: That is true, wheras green is common in nature, being the color of plants. Gabriel: Yes, I think it's most common color in nature. Red can symbolize anger, which is interesting because it can also be color of love and passion. Charlotte: My favorite color is black, which completely absorbs visible light, leaving nothing behind. Gabriel: It's kind of like white, which reflects all the light instead. Charlotte: I believe it was Schopenhauer who said that color is "specially modified activity of the retina", if you can believe that.
i love pandas.	The giant panda ("Ailuropoda melanoleuca", "black and white cat-foot"; , "big bear cat"), also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the unrelated red panda. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the giant panda's diet is over 99% bamboo. Giant pandas in the wild will occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the form of birds, rodents, or carrion. In captivity, they may receive honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared food. The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan, but also in neighbouring Shaanxi and Gansu. As a result of farming, deforestation, and other development, the giant panda has been driven out of the lowland areas where it once lived. The giant panda is a conservation reliant vulnerable species. A 2007 report showed 239 pandas living in captivity inside China and another 27 outside the country. As of December 2014, 49 giant pandas lived in captivity outside China, living in 18 zoos in 13 different countries. Luke: Have you ever seen a giant panda? I saw one in a zoo. They are amazing. Aaron: Giant pandas are so cute and fluffy, nothing like a normal bear Luke: Yeah, I think they are so cute. We should make sure they are not endangered. Aaron: Hard not to when the giant pandas act so dumb haha, they just roll around and do nothing, not really like bears Luke: Hah, yeah they are like cartoon animals. More playful than any other bear. I love how their eyes make them look mischievous. Aaron: Yea and all they do is eat bamboo even tho they are carnivora Luke: Hmm I wonder why they like bamboo so much. I guess they must have a big sweet tooth! Aaron: Yep they eat a diet of 99% bamboo
my parents are divorced.	Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the termination of a marriage or marital union, the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process, which may involve issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody, child visitation / access, parenting time, child support, distribution of property, and division of debt. In most countries, monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another person; where polygyny is legal but polyandry is not, divorce allows the woman to marry another person. Divorce should not be confused with annulment, which declares the marriage null and void; with legal separation or "de jure" separation (a legal process by which a married couple may formalize a "de facto" separation while remaining legally married) or with "de facto separation" (a process where the spouses informally stop cohabiting). Reasons for divorce vary, from sexual incompatibility or lack of independence for one or both spouses to a personality clash. Erica: I absolutely hate the idea of divorce. How do you feel about it? Dalton: I understand why some people may feel that way, however without communication no relationship works. Sometimes it's necessary. Erica: I'm pretty sure that infidelity plays a large role in marriages ending in divorce. Dalton: It should, if you were able to effectively communicate any wants or needs beforehand, I think that would curb a relationship before it reaches that point. Erica: Yes, interpersonal communication is the most important factor in any relationship. Dalton: This is SO true, I've even ended relationships with people who either chose not to or could not communicate. Erica: I'm pretty sure that uncertainty influences the lack of communication in most serious relationships. If you do not know what your partner may say or do, you are unlikely to share. Dalton: There is literally one way to find out what your partner is thinking. Guessing is not it.
i am a cat person.	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. Trevor: Cats are really interesting animals to watch and observe. They have quick reflexes Logan: I agree, both small house cats and wild cats. Trevor: I think house cats are better than dogs, because they often are quieter and they are valued for their companionship Logan: Good point. If someone is looking for a lower maintenance pet, the cat is definitely easier to care for than the dog. Trevor: Though there are many breeds, I would like to have an ocelet cat. They look like wild cats, but they are domesticated and suited as pets Logan: I've never heard of the ocelet cat. Are there many types of domestic cat breeds? Trevor: Yeah I've heard there are more than seventy different breeds Logan: Wow. That's a lot of domestic cats! I wonder if cats are domesticated all over the world. Trevor: I recently went to the Philippines and saw so many wild cats everywhere on the streets. Lots of dogs too... Lots of breeds of dogs too Logan: Even on an island! (or should I say islands)! They must have been brought over on a boat long ago.
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. Gabriela: I like to read do you? Brian: Yes, I love reading. It is such a complex process of decoding the symbols to create meaning. Gabriela: Well really it is not too complex if you know English lol!! Brian: Well no but the way our brain functions you take the symbols and process it. It's all about the interaction between the text and the reader and the knowledge the reader has. Gabriela: That is an interesting concept Brian: I love how two people can read the same book and have totally different interpretations. That is what I love about reading, it is not restricted. Gabriela: almost like watching a movie, 2 people see it totally different Brian: Yes exactly. There is no law that tells you how you are supposed to read something. It is more of an escape and you are reading it in your own way.
i love hockey.	Hockey is a sport in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick. There are many types of hockey such as bandy, field hockey and ice hockey. Often one variation of the sport, such as field hockey or ice hockey, will predominate in a certain area and be known simply as "hockey". The first recorded use of the word "hockey" is in the 1773 book "Juvenile Sports and Pastimes, to Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of the Author: Including a New Mode of Infant Education" by Richard Johnson (Pseud. Master Michel Angelo), whose chapter XI was titled "New Improvements on the Game of Hockey". The belief that hockey was mentioned in a 1363 proclamation by King Edward III of England is based on modern translations of the proclamation, which was originally in Latin and explicitly forbade the games "Pilam Manualem, Pedivam, & Bacularem: & ad Canibucam & Gallorum Pugnam". The English historian and biographer John Strype did not use the word "hockey" when he translated the proclamation in 1720. The word "hockey" itself is of unknown origin. One supposition is that it is a derivative of "hoquet", a Middle French word for a shepherd's stave. Sophie: I love watching Hockey. Julia: Oh awesome, but consider this there are actually different variations of hockey like bandy, field hockey, and ice hockey! Many people dont know that about it. Sophie: I've never heard of bandy. Julia: Yes the origin of the word hockey is unknown but it is thought of as a derivative of hoquet which is a middle french word for shepherd's stave. Sophie: When did hockey first start? Julia: The first recorded use of the word hockey was in 1773 in the book of Juvenile sports nd pastimes to which are prefixed, memoirs of the author: including anew mode to infant education. All of that is the title so it could have been played beforehand but that is the first recorded use of the title hockey! Sophie: What equipment is required to play hockey? Julia: The ball which in hockey is called a puck, and sticks for each player called hockey sticks. They manuever the puck into the opponen's goal. In hockey ice skates are also required as it is a skating sport which is very hard to do!
i have been in 2 car crashes in my life.	A traffic collision, also called a motor vehicle collision (MVC) among other terms, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree, pole or building. Traffic collisions often result in injury, death, and property damage. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision, including vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, road environment, and driver skill, impairment due to alcohol or drugs, and behavior, notably speeding and street racing. Worldwide, motor vehicle collisions lead to death and disability as well as financial costs to both society and the individuals involved. In 2013, 54 million people sustained injuries from traffic collisions. This resulted in 1.4 million deaths in 2013, up from 1.1 million deaths in 1990. About 68,000 of these occurred in children less than five years old. Almost all high-income countries have decreasing death rates, while the majority of low-income countries have increasing death rates due to traffic collisions. Middle-income countries have the highest rate with 20 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, 80% of all road fatalities by only 52% of all vehicles. Derek: I am so happy I have only been in one minor traffic collision my whole life! Cheyenne: I have been in several traffic or motor vehicle collisions Derek: Oh no, did they ever total your car or injure you? Cheyenne: Oh yeah and quite often traffic collisions result in death or loss of property Derek: That is so sad, I bet the insurance companies end up paying a ton of money when death occurs Cheyenne: 54 million people hurt in traffic collisions in 2013 Derek: goodness that is a lot of people, what causes most accidents Cheyenne: Human error and in 2013 1.4 million deaths from accidents
i want to learn how to fly an airplane.	An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. While other aircrew members such as navigators or flight engineers are also considered aviators, because they are involved in operating the aircraft's navigation and engine systems. Other aircrew members such as flight attendants, mechanics and ground crew, are not classified as aviators. In recognition of the pilots' qualifications and responsibilities, most militaries and many airlines worldwide award aviator badges to their pilots, and this includes naval aviators. The first recorded use of the term "aviator" ("aviateur" in French) was in 1887, as a variation of "aviation", from the Latin "avis" (meaning "bird"), coined in 1863 by G. de la Landelle in "Aviation Ou Navigation Aérienne" ("Aviation or Air Navigation"). The term aviatrix ("aviatrice" in French), now archaic, was formerly used for a female aviator. These terms were used more in the early days of aviation, when airplanes were extremely rare, and connoted bravery and adventure. For example, a 1905 reference work described the Wright brothers' first airplane: "The weight, including the body of the aviator, is a little more than 700 pounds". Zachary: I want to learn how to fly an airplane! Caleb: There are not many female aviators, or aviatrix Zachary: How much training do I need? Caleb: Pilots have many qualifications and responsibilities so there are many hours of training needed I am sure! Zachary: I think it would take a long time! Caleb: Yeah, I mean the amount of training needed to control the flight and operating its directional fight is ridiculous Zachary: How many people can pilot at once? Caleb: Typically a plane has two pilots at once
i can t go a single day without eating 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. Colton: I really like ice cream Lucy: So do I! I like to eat it as a snack or dessert Colton: Same here! Lucy: It's typically made from dairy products, and sometimes has fruit added! Colton: That's true but I really like mine with chocolate. What flavors do you like? Lucy: I like Praline and butterscotch ripple - but on a hot day, as long as it's sweetened and frozen, I don't care what flavor it is! Colton: That's awesome! Do you know how Ice cream is made? Lucy: Not exactly - but I do know it's made with milk or cream, and is usually sweetened with sugar!
i believe in aliens.	Extraterrestrial life, also called alien life (or, if it is a sentient or relatively complex individual, an "extraterrestrial" or "alien"), is life that occurs outside of Earth and that probably did not originate from Earth. These hypothetical life forms may range from simple prokaryotes to beings with civilizations far more advanced than humanity. The Drake equation speculates about the existence of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. The science of extraterrestrial life in all its forms is known as exobiology. Since the mid-20th century, there has been an ongoing search for signs of extraterrestrial life. This encompasses a search for current and historic extraterrestrial life, and a narrower search for extraterrestrial intelligent life. Depending on the category of search, methods range from the analysis of telescope and specimen data to radios used to detect and send communication signals. The concept of extraterrestrial life, and particularly extraterrestrial intelligence, has had a major cultural impact, chiefly in works of science fiction. Over the years, science fiction communicated scientific ideas, imagined a wide range of possibilities, and influenced public interest in and perspectives of extraterrestrial life. Omar: I believe in Aliens, do you? Kiara: So an alien invasion from space is a common topic of science fiction writers and in a lot of movies, in some movies the aliens often invade earth to exterminate or enslave humanity. or even to steal the planets resources. Omar: Yes I love science fiction movies. Kiara: They are one of my most favorite movies and show genres. I could watch them for hours. Omar: Extraterrestrial life Kiara: So since the mod 20th century there has been a long and lengthy search for any signs of alien life. Omar: I really enjoyed E.T Kiara: E.T. was an amazing movie and a timeless classic that I do enjoy watching every time. Omar: Has anyone every found any? Kiara: Not yet but many say that the government covers up stuff like that, But who knows
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. Mark: I always wanted to get a border collie. The border collie is a herding dog breed, that was bred in the Anglo-Scottish border region to herd livestock, particularly sheep. Interesting. Hector: why would you want a border collie, do you own sheep? Mark: Haha, no sheep - I just like collies a lot. I guess they were bred because they were so intelligent and obedient, which sounds about right to me. Hector: well they have super long hair and shed like crazy, there's a lot of other intelligent dogs out there too Mark: I bet they do! Collies are still employed for herding livestock throughout the world to this day. Hector: but you don't own livestock Mark: I like collies, true I don't have any livestock haha. Collies have a thick coat and it sheds often, and they are about medium sized. I don't want a really big dog. Hector: maybe you should buy some livestock so you can watch the dog chase them around Mark: Black and white coats are the most common colors in collies, but it can appear in almost any color seen in dogs. Hector: really, I thought they were orange and white
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. Jose: Hi. My sister works as a teller at a bank, helping customers. Aiden: that's nice does she like it? Jose: For the most part. She works handling a lot of cash. Can't be all bad, right? Aiden: yes i would love a free sample Jose: That gives the whole "freebie" part of sample a whole other meaning. I would like a sample myself. Aiden: well i guess everyone would agree on that Jose: It must be tempting to want a free handout at that job since they only get paid on average $22,140 a year. Aiden: its probably interesting seeing all that cash Jose: That and being on the front lines to detect and stop fraudulent activities. Aiden: i guess its hard
my name is mary and i am from colorado.	Colorado () is a state of the United States encompassing most of the southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. It is the 8th largest geographically and 21st most populous U.S. state. The estimated population of Colorado was 5,540,545 on July 1, 2016, an increase of 10.17% since the 2010 United States Census. The state was named for the Colorado River, which Spanish travelers named the "Río Colorado" for the silt the river carried from the mountains. The Territory of Colorado was organized on February 28, 1861, and on August 1, 1876, U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant signed Proclamation 230 admitting Colorado to the Union as the 38th state. Colorado is nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state a century after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. Colorado is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and touches Arizona to the southwest at the Four Corners. Colorado is noted for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. Sara: I was born in Colorado, the 8th largest state geographically. Mason: I love Colorado. Sara: It was named after the Colorado River. Mason: I have never been to the Colorado River. Sara: Spanish travelers had named it for the silt the river carried from the mountains. Mason: That is cool, what else do you know? Sara: The Colorado territory was organized on February 28, 1861. Mason: That is a long time ago. Wow. Sara: The state is noted for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, and canyons. Mason: I do love the mountains in Colorado.

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