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MAXIMILIAN WÖBER (born 4 February 1998) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Red Bull Salzburg.[1]

Club career

Youth career

Born in Vienna, Wöber started his football career with Rapid Wien's youth teams.[2]

Rapid Wien

In 2015, Wöber was called up for Rapid Wien's first team. On 25 February 2016, he made his senior team debut in the Round of 32 of 2015–16 UEFA Europa League against Valencia at Ernst-Happel-Stadion, playing the game as a starter for full-time game by coach Zoran Barisic.[3]

Ajax

In August 2017, Wöber signed a four-year contract with Dutch side Ajax. The club paid a transfer fee of €7.5 million to Rapid Wien.[4][5]

Sevilla

On 11 January 2019, Spanish La Liga side Sevilla reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Wöber,[6] He signed a contract until 2023, initially joining on loan with an obligatory buyout clause,[7] for a reported fee of €10.5 million.[8] He made his debut on 26 January 2019, starting in a 5–0 win against Levante.[9]

Red Bull Salzburg

On 13 August 2019, Wöber agreed to a five-year contract with Austrian side FC Red Bull Salzburg for a reported fee of €12 million, making him the most expensive player in Austrian Bundesliga.[10]

International career

Wöber got his first call up to the senior Austria side for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Georgia in September 2017.[11] On 6 October 2017, he made his debut for the Austria national team in a 3–2 win against Serbia.[12]

Career statistics

Club

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  Club                Season                       League                       Cup    Continental   Other   Total
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  Division            Apps                         Goals                        Apps   Goals         Apps    Goals
  Rapid Wien B        2015–16                      Austrian Regionalliga East   20     1             —       —
  2016–17             Austrian Regionalliga East   8                            2      —             —       —
  Total               28                           3                            —      —             —       28
  Rapid Wien          2015–16                      Austrian Bundesliga          0      0             0       0
  2016–17             Austrian Bundesliga          11                           0      4             1       2[16]
  2017–18             Austrian Bundesliga          5                            1      1             0       —
  Total               16                           1                            5      1             3       0
  Ajax                2017–18                      Eredivisie                   22     1             1       0
  2018–19             Eredivisie                   8                            0      2             0       6[17]
  Total               30                           1                            3      0             6       0
  Jong Ajax           2017–18                      Eerste Divisie               1      0             —       —
  Sevilla (loan)      2018–19                      La Liga                      7      0             0       0
  Red Bull Salzburg   2019–20                      Austrian Bundesliga          16     0             3       0
  Career total        98                           5                            11     1             17      0

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title: Maximilian Wöber

question: Who is Maximilian Wöber?

answer: He is an Austrian professional footballer who plays center-back for Red Bull Salzburg at the time of this article.

question: Where did Wöber start his football career?

answer: He started his football career in Vienna with Rapid Wien's youth teams.

question: Summarize everything relating to Wöber's football career after joining Rapid Wien's senior team in 2016.

answer: Wöber signed a four-year contract with Dutch side Ajax in August 2017. On January 11, 2019, Spanish La Liga side Sevilla reached an agreement with Ajax for Wöber's transfer for a reported club fee of €10.5 million. Wöber signed a five-year deal with Austrian side FC Red Bull Salzburg on August 13, 2019, for a fee of €12 million, making him the most expensive player in Austrian Bundesliga.

question: When did Wöber make his Austrian National Team debut?

answer: October 6, 2017

question: Write a ~5 sentence summary.

answer: Maximilian Wöber is an Austrian professional footballer who plays center-back for Red Bull Salzburg (at the time of this article). He was born in Vienna and started his career there with the Rapid Wien's youth teams. Wöber has played for Rapid Wien's senior team, Dutch side Ajax, and Spanish La Liga side Sevilla. His transfer to FC Red Bull Salzburg cost a fee of €12 million, making him the most expensive player in Austrian Bundesliga. Wöber made his Austrian National Team debut on October 6, 2017.


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The Transcripts of Evil

Mark found himself in a dimly lit wooden room furnished with antiques.  An entrepreneur in his late 20s, he was more intrigued than unnerved. He was not bound, nor gagged; what was apparent that someone had been meticulously planning the whole abduction.

‘’It’s best to wait,’’ he thought to himself. ‘’You don’t go to all the trouble and then just abandon your prey. It’s probably the competition trying to scare me into submission.’’

Mark heard a robotic voice. The voice appeared to be female and spoke with a computerized American accent. The message was clear.

‘’Hello. Pick a card in the middle of the room.’’

Mark approached a nightstand. Images of anthrax attacks flashed through his mind.

INTELLIGENCE. THE GATEWAY TO THE SOUL.

Your intelligence quotient is reasonably high. You know, they say men are afraid of intelligent females. Personally, I simply cannot stand the bimbos. They are the Lebensunwertes Leben to me. They are no better than all those feminine accessories they have been conditioned to play with. Have you ever wondered why there are so few female geniuses? I am not trying to sound misogynistic here… just trying to understand, you know? It just makes no sense, with all their supposed multi-tasking skills. Or, perhaps, this is just another layer of societal control? That aside, I am glad I have found you. You truly are a trophy. There is nothing more precious than a beautiful woman with brains. Once you have read the message, move on to the next card. Please.

‘’He’s referring to me in a female form,’’ Mark thought. ‘’What does that mean, exactly? Most likely - a manipulation tactic meant to confuse me. Or… a full-blown psycho. I gotta play along and see where this game takes me.’’

ANALYSIS OF WOMANHOOD. WAS FREUD RIGHT?

As you are probably aware, Freud said that a woman is a castrated man. I would proceed even further, and say that a woman is a castrated prepubescent boy who was socially conditioned to grow his hair long. Woman’s inferiority is expressed through her clothing (vide: dresses, skirts, makeup, nails, Roman slave branders - piercings, heels – the list goes ad infinitum…), as well as behavioral patterns (most notably: cowardice, lack of perseverance and focus on appearance, known in the ancient world as malakia in Greece and cynaidos in Rome). Women rebel against their unpleasant condition, but whatever they do – the truth always stares them in the face. That is why women are such mindless bureaucrats. Remember: even the feminist revolution was sponsored by a German-American-Jewish oil magnate – Rockefeller. There is a perfect storm in society and soon all the artificial rules will disappear. The entropy is upon us. Perception can be easily manipulated, Mark. The rule of reciprocity, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, subtle forms of discrimination and clean-cut divisions.. not to mention the dissociative identity disorder and all the philosophical implications. The time has come to pick up the final card.’’

‘’This isn’t the competition,’’ inferred Mark. ‘’I’m dealing with a full-blown psychosis here.’’

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Mark, your task is simple: you are to decipher what this is all about. If you can do that, you will be set free. If not.. time to take the ultimate gamble and shed your mortal coil.

title: The Transcripts of Evil

question: Judging by the conversions between Mark and the robotic voice with an American accent, what can we decipher about the voice's personality?

answer:
Mark is in a room furnished with antiques. His initial thought was that he has been captured. Soon a robotic voice with an American accent tells him to walk to a nightstand and pick up a card. Mark does and the robot delivered its thoughts on what it thinks about the writing on each card he picks. On a card that has the words "Intelligence. The Gateway To The Soul", the robotic voice says unintelligent women are like accessories. On the card that says "Analysis Of Womanhood. Was Freud Right?", the voice shares its thoughts on why it thinks women are mindless bureaucrats.

Judging by all these pronouncements as well as the commands given to Mark, one can say the robot voice belongs to someone who is narcissistic, misogynistic, and dangerous.


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The 1958 NEW MEXICO GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION took place on November 4, 1958, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Edwin L. Mechem ran for reelection to a second term.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was won by state representative John Burroughs.

Results

Republican primary

The Republican primary was won by incumbent governor Edwin L. Mechem.

Results

General election

Results

title: 1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election

question: When did the 1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election take place?

answer: November 4, 1958

question: What is the goal of the election?

answer: To elect the Governor of New Mexico.

question: Who ran for the election?

answer: Incumbent Republican Mechem running for his second term, and Democratic primary winner Burroughs.

question: Who won?

answer: The article doesn't say

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: The 1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958 to elect a governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Edwin Mechem ran for reelection to a second term against Democratic primary winner John Burroughs.


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answer: Not explicitly answered, but it seems to be a group of healthcare professionals.

question: What kind of individuals make up the team?

answer: The team is comprised of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, mental health nurses, dental nurses, and paramedics.

question: What things does clinical support offer?

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This is a column about waving. Specifically: waving hello while riding a bicycle, or going for a run. We are approaching peak season for recreational cycling and running—if you do these things all year, you may be astonished by all the newcomers out there, filling the roadways, adopting the habit, desperate to burn off the lobster rolls and margaritas—and no matter where you live, you are going to encounter someone cycling or running toward you in the opposite direction. It doesn't matter if you live in the city or the most desolate place on earth (a Miami Marlins home game). Eventually you are going to be faced with a decision that is as important as anything in sports, in which your response says more about you and your character than your fancy-pants neon bike or your fancy-pants neon sneakers or your personal best:

Do you wave? Or do you not wave?

Let me get it out of the way: I am pro-wave. I feel I operate at about a 74 to 92% wave rate, probably a little less while running than while cycling, because waving seems to be less of a big deal to runners than it is with cyclists, and because I'm such a turtle as a runner it feels a little awkward/crazy (_Hiii! Me also runnnning!!!_). But still: I'm a high-ratio waver. (Yes I am proud. Yes I am awful and smug.) Obviously there are times when it's not advisable to wave—screaming down a mountain, navigating traffic, running briskly away from the police—but even then, you can at least do "The Nod," the subtle cousin to the wave, with its momentary eye contact and quick bob of the chin. If you wave, it doesn't have to be a giant, exaggerated wave, like you're Jim Carrey saying goodbye to all the giraffes at a zoo. Just a quick gesture of recognition and done. I don't consider this a rule. I just like to wave.

I know I am not alone. Evelyn Stevens, the Olympic and professional cyclist, puts herself in the "always wave" category. "I think it's nice to be friendly," Stevens said, adding that she has been known to wave even when amid a serious training effort. The U.S. pro rider Ted King describes himself as "ABSOLUTELY pro-wave" (yes, Ted used all caps); fellow pro Taylor Phinney said that he waves "at everybody." Three-time New York City Marathon champion Alberto Salazar is also an advocate. "Yes, I wave for sure," Salazar wrote in an email. "It's a sign of respect for others." Waving also apparently has a long tradition in motorcycling culture, but I'm going to have to take the word of other people on this, as my mother still won't let me get within 300 yards of a motorcycle.

So waving sounds friendly. It also sounds reasonable. But then it gets stressful. Every once in a while, you come across a non-waver. You wave, then get stiffed. Some wavers take offense. I admit I get crabbed out by an unreturned wave; I have considered turning around, chasing down and yelling at a snubber, which I believe cancels the whole vibe of waving. But don't non-wavers realize what they're missing? It's been proven in numerous academic studies that cyclists and runners who fail to return waves have shorter life spans, sadder weekends, and terrible taste in music. On the Internet you can find many message boards devoted to the wave question, an evergreen topic that never really goes away. There are worries that the ritual is eroding; that cycling and running have become polluted with rude wave deniers; that society in general isn't as nice and we're all on a slow road to a hell…in which, presumably, nobody ever waves.

It's probably helpful here to take a step back. The author Eben Weiss, aka Bike Snob NYC, has written hilariously in the past about wave etiquette, and points out that's it's silly to expect people to wave all the time. Weiss describes himself as "pro-waving," but said that normal expectations of social interaction should apply—you know, the same expectations people have off the bike, walking down the street. "If you're walking through a quiet neighborhood, you might wave to the guy futzing around with his car, or walking his dog," Weiss wrote in an email. "You don't wave to everyone you pass on 42nd Street." Peter Flax, editor in chief of Bicycling magazine, is similarly moderate. "I'm always happy to wave," Flax said. "It just doesn't have to be every time. I'm not offended if someone doesn't wave to me." Runner's World editor in chief David Willey identified himself as "pro wave, but low-key about it."

These guys all sound so healthy. Maybe low-key is the correct strategy. Maybe I really need to calm down about this. I will ride and run and I will enjoy my sweat and suffering but I will take my wave enforcement down a notch. I will not lose it. I will continue to wave, but I will not make sweeping declarations about the decline of Western civilization because of a wave denied. I will believe in my heart that waving is a sign of solidarity with your fellow cyclists and runners—at a time when cyclists and runners need solidarity—but I will keep a proper perspective. A wave is just a wave. I will wave at you, but you don't have to wave back. Seriously, I'm OK with this. I think. OK, please wave. Please! Or at least nod.

WRITE TO Jason Gay at Jason.Gay@wsj.com

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question: What is Jason Gay writing about?

answer: On the surface, about waving -or nodding to others. In deeper context, the value of acknowledging other people.

question: Should people wave?

answer: According to the writer, yes. Or nod if the gesture of a wave will not fit. But there should be some form of acknowledgement of others.

question: When should one not wave?

answer: When the situation would require the full attention of a person so waving or nodding to others would not be possible or even safe.

question: Is it wrong to not wave?

answer: According to the writer, too many people are "wave-deniers" however, the article does not take into account that there are people who are not appreciative of social gestures.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: Waving to others when biking or running should be practiced in polite society. If it is too hard, then at least nod.


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SAVI SHARMA is an Indian novelist. She is the author of the best-selling novel _Everyone Has a Story – An Inspirational Story of Dreams_, Friendship, Love & Life. She is also the co-founder of the motivational media blog “Life & People” where she writes about positivity, meditation, the law of attraction, and spirituality.

After school, Sharma enrolled for a Bachelor of Commerce degree at a university in Surat and began studying Chartered Accountancy. She decided to quit her studies after being convinced about her book _Everyone Has a Story_.[1] She self-published it, which went on to become a bestseller, making Sharma India's first successful female self-published author.[2][3] Her book is published in many languages. Her second novel, _This is Not Your Story_ released in February 2017 has also crossed the sale of 100,000 copies. Both her books have regularly topped the Nielsen BookScan and Amazon Bestseller List. Her third book is out too.

Books

-   _Everyone Has a Story_ (2016)
-   _This is Not Your Story_ (2017)[4]
-   _Everyone Has a Story – 2_ (2018)
-   _Stories We Never Tell_ (2020)

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[4] “This is Not Your Story” by Savi Sharma

title: Savi Sharma

question: Who is Savi Sharma?

answer: Savi Sharma is an Indian novelist and author of the best-selling novel: "Everyone Has a Story - An Inspirational Story of Dreams, Friendship, Love & Life."

question: Where did she study?

answer: She studied at a university in Surat but quit after the release of her first book.

question: List the books that she's written.

answer:
- Everyone Has a Story (2016)
- This is Not Your Story (2017)
- Everyone Has a Story 2 (2018)
- Stories We Never Tell (2020)

question: How many books has she written?

answer: Four.

question: What is the latest book that she published?

answer: Stories We Never Tell

question: Why did she self-publish her first book?

answer: Information can't be found.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: Savi Sharma is an Indian novelist and author of the best-selling novel: "Everyone Has a Story - An Inspirational Story of Dreams, Friendship, Love & Life." Since her first book release in 2016, she has since released three more books after that (This Is Not Your Story (2017), Everyone Has a Story 2 (2018), and Stories We Never Tell (2020))


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HERNDON is an unincorporated community in Saline County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Herndon was platted in 1874, and named after Edward S. Herndon, an early settler.[2] A post office called Herndon was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

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title: Herndon, Missouri

question: What is Herndon?

answer: An unincorporated community.

question: In which US state is it located?

answer: Missouri.

question: When was it platted?

answer: 1874.

question: After whom was it named?

answer: Edward S. Herndon, an early settler.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: Herndon, Missouri is an unincorporated community platted in 1874, and named after Edward S. Herndon, an early settler.


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question: Name a few wildflowers mixes being sold.

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question: What is the Pollinator insect wildflower mix about?

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question: What is the Cutflower mix?

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question: Write a ~4 sentence summary.

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A crossword puzzle has been discovered in Smyrna, the ancient settlement where the modern Aegean city of İzmir was founded. The crossword puzzle, located on the wall of the basilica in the market place of the ancient city, is composed of Greek words top to bottom and from left to right.

Speaking to the press, the head of the Smyrna Agora excavations, Associate Professor Akın Ersoy, said the ancient city dates back 2,500 years. Ersoy noted that they discovered only one crossword on the wall of the basilica and continued: "It looks like an acrostic. The same words are written both from top to bottom and left to right in five columns. The word 'logos,' which is located in the center, is on the third column."

Ersoy said it is hard to totally make sense of the crossword since there are also names of people featured in the crosswords. "There are scientists and historians who claim that the Christian community of the time was heavily pressured by the Roman authorities, and they invented these kinds of crosswords to communicate among themselves. However, we consider this as just a crossword because it's very out in the open. There should have been stalls in front of these walls since this was a market place. This finding gives us a clue about how the sellers of the time entertained themselves during their spare time in the market place."

The agora (the market place) was the heart of one of the most important harbor cities in the ancient period. Archaeologists have discovered numerous descriptions about ships, the natural habitat of the city and gladiators on the walls. As Ersoy indicated, love poems written on the walls have also been unearthed during the excavations.

question: When was the article written?

answer: That information can't be found

question: How old is Smyrna?

answer: Around 2,500 years old

question: Where in Smyrna would the crossword have been?

answer: A market place

question: What word is located in the center of the crossword?

answer: Logos

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: A crossword puzzle has been discovered in Smyrna, an ancient Greek settlement, on a wall in what would have been a market place.


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	Kurt was taking his time walking down the street, his feet moving him ever forward as small droplets of water fell down from the sky, splashing all across the city. Everyone around him was rushing, with umbrellas, hoods, newspapers covering their heads. Kurt's sweatshirt had a hood, but he didn't think of placing it over his head. The cold orbs of water felt nice running down his shaggy brown hair, dropping off of curls in front of his face, onto his nose and then down to the ground with a “plop.” The water had just started to fall from the sky, but, unlike most times it rains, it did not start off slowly. There was no build up toward the release. One moment, no rain, the next, it felt like the massage setting on a shower head. Kurt forgot where it was he was going, but continued walking anyway, to get his feet wet. As people ran by, they looked at him oddly, as if he was insane to act as he did.
	After about thirty seconds, Kurt's clothes were soaked through. His hair was dripping completely, it looked as if head been in a shower for a few minutes. His sweatshirt clung to his body, dark gray from the moisture. In the pockets of his jeans his cell phone had short-circuited, the water had soaked into the electronics and caused too much energy to be placed on the motherboard, killing it forever. Kurt didn't care. He didn't notice that fact until a day later, when he went to clean up, and the phone fell from his pocket to the floor. His feet kept leading him down the street, which was growing increasingly familiar to Kurt, as he looked around him. He still did not know where he was going, but let his feet lead him.
	After five minutes of walking in the rain, his feet brought him in front of the door to an apartment building. The building he recalled knowing, but he did not know where from. Water still dripped down his brow to his nose, and off to make a “plop” in the puddle created under his feet. It was still raining, but a canopy provided relief. Kurt's right hand made its way to his pocket, where it found cold metal, damp from the cloth around it. The metal fit into the door in front of him, and his feet pulled him into the stair well, and up the stairs in front of him. He left a trail of water as his feet trotted up the steps, one by one.
	Everything around him he knew well, but Kurt could not figure out why. His feet had brought him in front of a door now. On the door were the numbers four, zero, and seven. His right hand lifted up, and knocked twice. The sound of flesh on wood was thick and loud, echoing down the hall. The water dripping off of Kurt soaked a floor mat that read “Welcome!” Kurt heard some shuffling inside, and the door opened. Standing there, staring at Kurt was a woman. Kurt remembered her. She stood in the doorway, wearing gray sweat pants and a t-shirt much too big for her. Her auburn hair was tied above her head in a ponytail that reached down past her shoulders. Her eyes were puffed and red. Inside the room, Kurt could see tissues and an open bottle of wine on the coffee table. He looked at her and said quietly,
	 “Angela... You're beautiful. Marry me.”
	“Fuck off.”
	Water went “plop” on the now-soaked floor mat.
	The door slammed shut, followed by the sound of metal clinking with metal.  Kurt turned, and started walking back down the stairs. As he got to the bottom, he realized that it looked brighter outside. When he walked out of the apartment, he looked up into the clouds. They were thinner. Water dripped from his nose and went “plop.” His eyes were red and puffy.

title: This is the first story I have written in the longest time. I give you: Plop

question: Where does Kurt go?

answer: Kurt goes to Angela's apartment.

question: What happened to Kurt's phone?

answer: It short-circuited because rainwater soaked into the electronics.

question: What does Kurt tell Angela when he sees her?

answer: He tells her that she is beautiful and asks her to marry him.

question: How does Angela feel when she sees Kurt?

answer: She feels angry and tells him to leave. She seems to have been crying before his arrival.

question: Write a ~7 sentence summary.

answer: As it rains. Kurt walks wherever his feet are taking him. His phone short-circuits from getting wet. He ends up at an apartment building and knocks on a door. Angela opens it, looking like she was just crying. She tells him to leave and slams the door on him. Kurt leaves the building crying.


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This is a list of the TOP-SELLING SINGLES IN NEW ZEALAND FOR 2016 from the Official New Zealand Music Chart's end-of-year chart, compiled by Recorded Music NZ.[1] Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber and Barbadian singer Rihanna both appeared in five songs each in the chart, whether it was their own single or as a featured artist respectively. The chart was topped by Drake featuring Wizkid & Kyla's song “One Dance”. The only song by a New Zealand artist or group to chart was the Kings single, “Don't Worry Bout It”.

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  1      Drake featuring Wizkid & Kyla                     “One Dance”
  2      Lukas Graham                                      “7 Years”
  3                                                        “Love Yourself”
  4      Flume featuring Kai                               “Never Be like You”
  5      featuring Halsey                                  “Closer”
  6      featuring Daya                                    “Don't Let Me Down”
  7                                                        “Sorry”
  8      Sia                                               “Cheap Thrills”
  9      featuring Dakota                                  “Fast Car”
  10     featuring Rihanna                                 “This Is What You Came For”
  11     Twenty One Pilots                                 “Stressed Out”
  12                                                       “I Took a Pill in Ibiza”
  13     Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber               “Cold Water”
  14     Snakehips featuring Tinashe & Chance the Rapper   “All My Friends”
  15                                                       “Can't Stop the Feeling!”
  16     Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign             “Work from Home”
  17     Alan Walker                                       “Faded”
  18     Rihanna featuring Drake                           “Work”
  19     Zayn                                              “Pillowtalk”
  20     Zara Larsson                                      “Lush Life”
  21     Flume featuring Tove Lo                           “Say It”
  22     featuring Rozes                                   “Roses”
  23     DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber                  “Let Me Love You”
  24     Twenty One Pilots                                 “Heathens”
  25     Desiigner                                         “Panda”
  26     DJ Snake featuring Bipolar Sunshine               “Middle”
  27     Adele                                             “Hello”
  28     Drake featuring Rihanna                           “Too Good”
  29                                                       “What Do You Mean?”
  30     DNCE                                              “Cake by the Ocean”
  31     Adele                                             “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”
  32     G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha                               “Me, Myself & I”
  33     Kings                                             “Don't Worry Bout It”†
  34     Kiiara                                            “Gold”
  35     featuring Daft Punk                               “Starboy”
  36     Major Lazer featuring Nyla                        “Light It Up”
  37     featuring Selena Gomez                            “We Don't Talk Anymore”
  38     Gnash featuring Olivia O'Brien                    “I Hate U, I Love U”
  39     Rihanna                                           “Needed Me”
  40     Twenty One Pilots                                 “Ride”
  41                                                       “Wild Things”
  42     and MNEK                                          “Never Forget”
  43                                                       “Hands To Myself”
  44     Duke Dumont                                       “Ocean Drive”
  45     featuring Nicki Minaj                             “Side to Side”
  46                                                       “Say You Won't Let Go”
  47                                                       “Stitches”
  48     featuring Francesco Yates                         “Sugar”
  49     & Grey featuring Zedd                             “Starving”
  50                                                       “Treat You Better”

Top 20 singles of 2016 by New Zealand artists

Key

    – Songs that appeared in the Top 50 Chart

  Rank   Artist                           Song
  ------ -------------------------------- ---------------------------
  1      Kings                            “Don't Worry Bout It”
  2      Broods                           “Free”
  3      Disclosure featuring Lorde       “Magnets”
  4      Six60                            “White Lines”
  5      Six60                            “Purple”
  6      Six60                            “Special”
  7      Six60                            “So High”
  8      Nomad                            “Oh My My”
  9      Six60                            “Stay Together”
  10     Six60                            “Mother's Eyes”
  11     Timmy Trumpet featuring Savage   “Freaks”
  12     Six60                            “Don't Forget Your Roots”
  13     Six60                            “Only to Be”
  14     Shapeshifter                     “Stars”
  15     Lorde                            “Royals”
  16     Maala                            “Kind of Love”
  17     Fat Freddy's Drop                “Wandering Eye”
  18     Six60                            “Forever”
  19     Broods                           “Heartlines”
  20     Avalanche City                   “Inside Out”

Notes

[1]

[2] Whether or not a song is of New Zealand origin is determined by the RIANZ

title: New Zealand top 50 singles of 2016

question: Which organization compiled the list of top-selling singles in New Zealand for 2016?

answer: Recorded Music NZ.

question: Which was the top song?

answer: Drake - One Dance (feat. Wizkid & Kyla).

question: How many times did Justin Bieber appear on the list?

answer: Five times.

question: How many songs by New Zealand artists were on the list?

answer: One.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: The text is about the list of top-selling singles in New Zealand for 2016.


text:
	The Time I Found Love In A Senior Citizen –By Aaron Brooks

	Her Tinged Ciggerate’s heat radiated off into the back of my neck. I could feel her Presence. I couldn’t help but stare. Both me and my mother’s eyes were fixed on the slow burning Marlboro in her hand and the smoke that spit up her wrist.
“I’m A Libertarian, I don’t like to be told what to do.”
She observed my mom, down to the heartbeat. As did I. We both hated everything my mom did. We both hated being told what to do by my mothers all seeing eyes.
	She wasn’t the type of Libertarian who complains about Guantanamo Bay. She’s The Kind Of Libertarian who fucking drops Acid and goes to musical festivals. The epitimy of cool. Everything boring old me needed. Not only did she not have an opinion on Free trade economics SHE DIDN’T GIVE A FLYING FUCK ABOUT FREE TRADE ECONOMICS. She smoked weed on the hood of homeland security vehicals.
	The 14 in me wanted to end my conversation with her. Drugs, fun and freedom had taken there sweet toll on her body. Her hair was frizzed her clothes slightly tattered.  For being at the Jewish religious ceremony centered around death her shoeless feet dancing was quite the practice of someone celebrating life.  She was what a 65 year old women should be physically yet somehow she had redefined sexy for me in thirty seconds. We didn’t say much after that except small talk about “The fucking Bastard” known as Mayor Bloomberg. Everything she Said held so much weight. After our conversation came to a sad conclusion I mulled over her words like a priest reading the book of Mathew. I spent the rest of the night eating salled debating wether to go talk to her or not. I knew I would once have these debates with myself I didn’t know they’d would be about talking to someone who probably spent her morning opening social security checks. At a Shiva for all places! As if my pedophilic fantasies couldn’t get any worse, they had to be during a week that’s supposed to be filled with depression and tears.
	I looked all around the party for her, I curled around all the corners of the house. Elevating myself above tables scanning across the circles of people looking for her. Sometimes I saw her, but than she would be gone and disappear into another women. Some moments I would see her twice, at other times it seemed she never existed.
	Well fuck. She’s gone. I had my chance; I could have gone back to her house and talked into the morning. We could have drank, laughed and loved.
			KIDS THESE DAYS- Muriel Frumberg
	I had to get out of that shiva. My brother died for fucks sake, I can’t have one night of griping and smoking. This boy and his mother whom I had never met before came up to me wish me good luck or some shit. And they both stay fixated on the cigerates I was lighting back to back. People say they don’t care how you look, that’s bullshit. His mom looked so scared that I was talking to her son. Turns out this kid is some kind of Libertarian as well, he tried talking drones with me. Pathetic. I was minding my business my brother had just died. It was not the appropriate time for foreign policy discussion for fucks sake.
	You should have seen this kid. He was fucking weird. His eyes constantly were shifting around. He didn’t let people walk behind him. If you left the fucking boy alone for a second he would start mumbling to himself.
	I couldn’t help but feel bad for him. This kid’s definitely got something fucking wrong with him, probably have to do with something with his shitty bitch of a mother.
	THE NEXT IS A TEXT CONVERSATION AARON’S MOM AND DAD
DAVID: How was Shiva.
SARAH: It was good. Jean says “hi”.
Aaron was acting a little weird.
I think he was talking to voices again.
DAVID: What exactly was he doing
Or saying?
SARAH: He was talking about an old woman
He was talking to “her” about drones and
Mayor Bloomberg. He introduced me to her.
It was all very eerie.
DAVID: What else is there to do?
More therapy? More meds? What?
SARAH: Part of me says yes. However,
This is the first time I’ve seen Aaron
Happy in a long time.
DAVID: Are you suggesting we just
Let him live in his own little universe?
SARAH: Maybe just until the school
Year starts up again?
DAVID: Are you fucking insane? I think
We should send him back to the psych ward.
He’s obviously depressed.

title: I'm 14 with the beginning stages of schizophrenia. I feel free to answer any questions about Jewish terminalogy

question: How real was the old lady the narrator was talking about?

answer:
The narrator (Aaron) has just seen a lady at a shiva. He believes she is the epitome of cool, unlike his mom and other women he is acquainted with.  Aaron badly wanted to converse with her. After a while, he approaches her and they started talking about politics. After their little chat, she leaves. Aaron misses her.

The lady, on the other hand, was a bit wary of Aaron's mannerisms. She thinks he is weird with his eyes movements and constant mumblings to himself. By all accounts, it seems Aaron's account of the lady and what the lady herself witnessed are different.


text:
So here I am, sitting at a bench, in a Texas Courthouse. I have been accused of murder. I am a doctor, the name is Gabriel Homes. The friend I am accused of killing is James Walden. My friend. Both of us are divorced and will never marrie again. Two weeks ago James confirmed he had cancer. With out boring you with the small stuff, the doctors he conferred with did not want to treat him the way he wanted. They were taking a much more statistically safe approch. He did not want what this approch would bring. And he knew no doctor would agree with the treatment he wanted.
	When I found out about his plan, I helped him. He was going to do it regardless, and he was there for me in my darkest hour. As his only real friend, I should do the same for him. For more then 40 years we have known each other. If there is anyone hear that should be alowed to make decisions for this man when he can not, it is me.
	"All rise for the honorable Judge Lisa Forman."
	" Be seated." Everyone sits down. "Mr. Homes."
	"Doctor." Homes blurted out. After a small pause. "Your Honor."
	After a sturn look, she went on. "Doctor... Homes, I understand you want to give the closing statement. Have you been adviced by your legal counsel?"
	"Ya, I know the risks your Honor." Homes said with blunt sarcasm.
	"Go ahead." Judge Forman waved her hand to signify the same.
	"Ladies and gentlemen of jury, I have asked for a jury trial for one reson. The jury. Laws are imperfect, they can not juge intent. Laws say certain situations with certain actions should be looked at to see if something was done wrong. The law says I have killed a man. But it is your job to ascertain if it was for good or bad resons. If I intended to do harm, or if I have acted in a way that harmed someone, and prevented them from going about there life as they wish. I did brake the law. That is what has brought us here. What I did I would do again, the law has the power to send me to jail for this. If you say it does, if the 12 of you agree that I had malicious intent. But if you agree that I did as my friend wished me to do, and that he was fully aware of all the risks, then you have the power to keep me from jail."
	Homes takes some steps to his left. "Dr. James Walden, has been fighting cancer in his patients his hole medical career. He knows the treatments, the risks, the problems, the effects and the outcomes that could happen. He has studied it his entire adult life. He knew that this treatment was most likely going to kill him. But he wanted to take treatment his way. He did not want to die from the disease he had been fighting his hole life. But more then that, after a life time of watching people die in a hospital, he did not want to die in the same way. These are the facts, this is what he told me, and this is what I have learnt from knowing this man for more then 40 years, the facts and my friendship with James Walden agree.
	This time Homes walks to his right but farther then were he started from. "Three doctors told him, they would do light radiation, to try and shrink his to shrink his tumor. If that didn't work, they would try chemotherapy, and they would increase the amount as needed. James knew this might take to long. His thought was, why not try the best chance for shrinking the tumor when he had the best chance for surviving the worst treatment. Simple math, you try the easyest to hardest action first untill it works or you try the hardest thing first, when your most equipped to handle it. He wanted to rip the band aid. He knew why doctors try and save this as a last dich effort. He was a doctor for more then 40 years, if anyone knows the risks of treatment it is him. He could ask a patient to do this and with only what he has told them they could agree to it. I guarente they would not understand the same as a doctor, and definitely not one that has been fighting it his hole life."
	He takes a deep breath, and pauses for a nice silence to build. As he looks around watching the jury take in what he is saying, he begins again. "My friend has watched people die in a hospital bed for longer then anyone should ever have to. Mothers hold their childs hand as the last breath comes. Old men with no one there, dying alone. Husbands and wives winning and losing the long and very painfull fight with death. It pained him more to watch this then anything else. He did not want to go through that, even more then he did not want to die by what he has dedicated his life trying to conquer. This man has given up so much to help people. And the law wants to tell me that, I should not of help this man the way he wished. You would give a solder his dying request but not this man. Should someone not have the right to help a man of this caliber. Should the most dear friend in a mans life not be able to help fulfill his wants and needs. If someone would rather have treatment in their own home and not a hospital, then they are allowed. But I can't do this because I'm a doctor. The law was not intended to punish me for this, it was intended to stop me from doing it for my own gain. Not for fulfuilling my friends educated request. How can being a doctor prevents me from helping my own friend my family. If there is another who would be more qualified then me, James and I have not met them.
	"I did not kill this man." The doctor shifts over to his left a bit. "He chose this path. It may be looked down on, but it is not wrong for someone to make a dangerous decision, when all this risks can only harm them. It is dangerous for a mother and father to let their son go off to war. But if the law alows him to, should the parents not support their child? Should a wife not cook a meal for her husband that works in L.A.s police department? Should a friend not skydive with his buddy as he concours his fear of hights? The reson we have people, friends, loved ones in our lifes is to help us in the tough times. Doctor James Walden faced death. As the only person on this planet that he wanted help from, can you really say that I have done something wrong that has harmed anyone but myself. I was helping my friend through the most difficult decision he has ever made. He trusted my judgment, and he knew that I have the best intentions, to help fulfill his wishes. Should someone really be punished for this."
	"If I must martyr myself out, to stand by my closest friend, then give me the cross and I will walk with it." Doctor Gabriel Homes stops hangs his head low as he turns around. The time he spend with James as life passed them by starts to come rushing back to him. Were they met, how they both helped countless people as doctors together. All the bets and games they palyed with one another. The people they have both lost in their lives and how each played their part in helping the other. James was there when he went into rehab, and a psychiatric clinic. Homes was there when he got a divorce, and James in the same way for Homes. He had to honor his friend, or it would dishonor everything they have gone through. He looks up and the hole room is fixated on him. 'How long has he been standing in silence?' The hole room watching his every breath.
	"I have done nothing I regret. I will stand by my friend. So that we would be friends for better or worse, if  we were peasants or kings, if he was dying of cancer or living another 100 years. I have done right by my friend and the ultimate judge must see this. I will not stand down from his side."
	"I am done your Honor." As I walk back to my seat, I fear that people will side with what has been put down on paper befor their own moral compass leads them to the right path. They have been blinded by their rules. They feel safer with them. But as I sit down I feel better knowing I have a true friend. Even though I have lost the most important part of my family, I am better for being there with my friend, as he was for me.

title: Unlawful Right

question: What type of doctor is Gabriel Holmes?

answer: James Walden was probably an oncologist. The same information is not given for Homes.

question: What method did he use to kill James Walden?

answer: This information is not given in the text.

question: Why did James not want the statistically safe approach?

answer: James wanted to take the most dangerous route first, and not the safest and most torturous route. He has been dealing with cancer his whole life and does not want to lose the eventual battle.

question: What is the outcome of the trial?

answer: No information is given on the outcome of the trial. Homes is worried that the jury will be blinded by rules before their own moral compass leads them on the right path.

question: What does Gabriel Homes use as his defense in his closing statement?

answer: He states that his best friend requested him to help him in a time of crisis.

question: Why did Gabriel Homes request a jury trial?

answer: He feels that the law cannot just intent.

question: Write a ~7 sentence summary.

answer: The trial for the murder of James Walden at the hands of his friend, Gabriel Homes, is underway. Homes uses his closing statement to persuade the jury that Homes and Walden were friends for 40 years. Both were doctors, with Walden working with cancer patients his whole career. Walden was diagnosed with cancer. He did not want to follow the recommended treatment course, but rather went for the most severe option first. He spent his life battling cancer for other people, he could not face the battle on his own. When the closing statement is done Homes feels content that he did his best friend proud and he is not regretful.


text:
SEAN FORBES (born February 5, 1982 in Detroit) is a Deaf American hip-hop artist. Sean became deaf from spinal meningitis when he was just a few months old. The cause was never officially diagnosed but Sean has said that they (the doctors) had suspected spinal meningitis.[1] Sean's parents bought him a drum set when he was 5 years old[2] and he started writing songs and playing guitar when he was 10. Sean grew up playing music with his siblings. His dad, Scott Forbes, is in a Detroit country-rock band called The Forbes Brothers. Sean's mom is a pianist.[3] “They played everything from The Rolling stones to The Beatles, all big band music and stuff like that.”[4] Sean attended R.I.T./NTID where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in multi-disciplinary studies focusing on management, accounting, and communications.[5] Eminem was one of the first people to actually see one of Forbes' music videos.[6] Sean's long-time producer and collaborator is Jake Bass, and together they have penned over 100 songs, many of which they perform live. Sean had Oscar award-winning actress Marlee Matlin co-star in his music video for the song “Let's Mambo.”[7] “Rapping is just something that I do because you don't want to hear me sing.”[8]

Sean is a co-founder of D-PAN, The Deaf Professional Arts Network, a nonprofit organization that has been making music accessible to the Deaf and hard of hearing community by creating American Sign Language interpretation music videos of popular songs.[9] D-PAN has created videos for John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, White Stripes, Owl City, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Clark Sisters, Imagine Dragons, and more.

In 2012, Sean released a full-length CD/DVD album titled “Perfect Imperfection” and toured the world to promote the record. His travels included trips to Israel, Norway, England, Australia, New Zealand, France, in addition to touring the United States and Canada.

In 2015 Sean founded DPAN.TV The Sign Language Channel furthering his goal of making entertainment more accessible for the Deaf and hard of hearing community he produced news and entertainment programs that make content accessible in sign language, voiceovers, music, and captions.

In 2018 Sean performed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra featuring deaf musicians Evelyn Glennie, and Mandy Harvey.

On February 21, 2020 Sean released a new album called “Little Victories” and within the week hit #1 on the iTunes and Amazon hip-hop charts and #1 on Amazon for digital sales.[10]

Life and career

Early life

When Sean was only a year old he lost 90% of his hearing.[11] Born into a musical family, Sean's father Scott Forbes was one-half of the Detroit country-rock group The Forbes Brothers.[12] His Uncle, Dennis Forbes, the other half, was a well-respected engineer who worked closely with Bob Seger. When Sean was five-years-old his parents bought him a drum set[13] after seeing him follow along to all of the songs that his parents played on the radio, especially “Devil with a Blue Dress” by Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Johnny "Bee" Badanjek, who is the drummer for Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels was a good friend of Sean's dad and would come over to the house and teach Sean how to drum. This started a lifelong mission for Sean to find a way into the music business. In high school, Sean played in a band with childhood friends. He had dreams to be a drummer but knew first hand as a deaf person this would be extremely difficult. He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT)in Rochester, NY where the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is located. While attending RIT Sean noticed that there were many deaf and hard of hearing people that loved music, but didn't have the same access to music Sean had while growing up. Fond with lyrics, Sean would often interpret into American Sign Language many of his favorite songs. After his 3rd year at RIT, he decided to take a leave of absence from school and move back home to Detroit to figure out what was next for him. While attending The Detroit Music Awards, Sean met recording studio owner and Eminem publisher Joel Martin.[14] As the story goes Martin gave Forbes a piece of paper that said “Free Eminem Tickets E-mail Me” which fueled Forbes to e-mail Martin asking if he could work at the studio.[15] Realizing that it would be tough to make it in the music business Sean returned to RIT to continue his education eventually completing a bachelor's degree in 2008

The Deaf Professional Arts Network

In 2006 while still a student at RIT, Sean went on spring break with friends to Gallaudet University a college for the deaf. It was during this trip that he started signing every song he knew into sign language. This spurred the idea of creating American Sign Language music videos for the deaf. Reaching out to a friend, Adrean Mangiardi, who was studying film at RIT Sean asked him if he could make a music video of him signing Eminem's song “Lose Yourself”.[16] Upon making the video Forbes called Joel Martin, owner of 54 sound, whom he had been emailing for over a year now if he could stop by the studio to show him something he had been working on. Forbes went to the studio and to his surprise Eminem was sitting in the room.[17] Forbes proceeded to show Martin and Eminem his American Sign Language rendition of Eminem's academy award-winning song “Lose Yourself” to which they were both impressed with. They immediately asked Forbes what he wanted to do with this, and hired him to work at the studio that summer to “come up with a job for himself” Forbes realized that there was an abundance of talent in the Deaf community who had the ability to sign songs into American Sign Language and more than anything wanted to recognize these talents. Martin and Forbes co-founded the Deaf Professional Arts Network to make music and music culture accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community by featuring deaf performers expressing the songs' lyrics in American Sign Language.

The first ASL music video that they created was for a song called Where'd You Go a group founded by Mike Shinoda famous for his role in Linkin Park. Upon completing the video, D-PAN shared the video with Shinoda who dismissed it and didn't want to endorse the video. This upset Forbes thinking that musicians didn't want to make their music accessible to the 30 million plus members of the deaf and hard of hearing community. D-PAN then set out to find an artist who had a song and message that would resonate with the deaf community. This led them to Waiting on the World to Change by John Mayer. The D-PAN music video features many members of the deaf and hard of hearing community, many who had never experienced music. This music video became an anthem for the deaf community. To date, D-PAN has created music videos for Christina Aguilera“Beautiful”, Eminem “Lose Yourself” (featuring Forbes), Owl City “Fireflies” and with the support of Jack White from The White Stripes they created a music video for We're Going to Be Friends which has received millions of views on YouTube.

In 2008 D-PAN released “It's Everybody's Music” a DVD compilation that has sold over 10,000 copies.

“I’m Deaf” and “Let's Mambo” (2010–2011)

While establishing D-PAN Forbes was writing lyrics and had dreams of performing original material. Due to a lack of a partner to work with and great music to write to, Forbes was making his own beats but didn't feel that the material was strong enough to do something with. One day while working at 54 Sound, Forbes found a CD that said “Beats” on it and without telling anyone stole the CD and took it home. He immediately was drawn into what he heard on the CD, music that spoke to him and propelled him to write lyrics. Wanting to know who wrote this music, Forbes confessed that he stole a CD. Forbes discovered that it was a 15-year-old named Jake Bass,[18] whose father was one-half of the Bass Brothers. A meeting was set up and Forbes played him demos of what he wrote and Bass was interested. Forbes then gave him a tape that he had been writing to that just had Forbes rapping on it and asked Bass if he could write music on top of it. A few days later, Bass delivered what would turn out to be the first song that they wrote together called “I’m Deaf” a play on words and what Forbes felt was an introduction song to who he was and what he stood for, poking fun at himself throughout the song.

During this time Forbes was traveling the country going to deaf-related events sharing the D-PAN videos with audiences and making a name for himself. During this time he took the opportunity to perform material that he and Bass were working on. Adrean Mangiardi, who had helped Forbes create a video to show Eminem which helped form D-PAN, had kept in touch over the years. Forbes asked Mangiardi to come to Detroit and create a music video. Working together for the first time since college, they instantly bonded again and Mangiardi proceeded to film Forbes performing “I’m Deaf”. While editing the video together, the batteries on Mangiardi's cochlear implant battery died leaving him unable to understand what Forbes was doing in the video. Upon realizing this, Mangiardi decided to implement words in a phonetic style into the video thus making the video even more accessible for those who may not know sign language.

Forbes’ partner in D-PAN, Joel Martin, had no idea that Forbes was writing his own material. Mangiardi and Forbes showed Martin the video for “I’m Deaf” and instantly signed him to Web Entertainment and released a two-song EP called “I’m Deaf / Let's Mambo” in physical format and on ITunes.

When the video was released it was an instant viral hit with the Deaf community. Forbes was one of the first deaf artists to vocally rap and sign his own songs at the same time. While on a PR tour for the music video Forbes was on NPR _Weekend Edition_ with Liane Hansen when he spoke about wanting to do another music video for a song he had called “Let's Mambo” which was the B-side to the single “I’m Deaf” that talks about his girlfriend wanting him to dance, and how he can't. Forbes mentioned that he wanted to do the music video with a certain deaf actress who was featured on _Dancing with the Stars_. Not mentioning her name, many people knew immediately whom Forbes was talking about, academy award-winning actress Marlee Matlin who happened to be the most famous deaf person in the world.

It just so happened that Matlin's long-time interpreter and business partner Jack Jason was listening to the Weekend Edition and told Matlin about what Forbes had said. Matlin instantly reached out to Forbes on Twitter[19] asking if he was interested in doing a music video with her for his song. Upon working on this music video, Forbes and Matlin instantly hit it off and their chemistry was evident in the music video which featured dancing from many popular dancers in the Detroit music scene and was choreographed by Matlin's _Dancing with the Stars_ partner Fabian Sanchez.

Perfect Imperfection (2012)

On September 4, 2012, Forbes released his full-length debut album “Perfect Imperfection” on Web Entertainment. The CD and DVD album that was a first of its kind. “I always wanted to make my music accessible to everyone,” Forbes said “and with this album, that was my goal”. Featuring 13 songs that album was produced by Sean's longtime partner Jake Bass, with Forbes writing all of the lyrics for the album. The DVD features music videos for all the songs making the album accessible to both hearing and deaf audiences.

Forbes went on tour in support of the record and played in front of over 50,000 people across North America. The performances feature Sean's longtime producer Jake Bass and his longtime friend Mark Levin. Adrean Mangiardi,[20] Forbes’ visual partner created videos for the performance so that audiences could watch Forbes and also see the lyrics behind him creating a multi-media performance that could be enjoyed by all. Perfect Imperfection was well received by the Detroit music community and enabled Forbes to draw large audiences across the country. His music videos were also featured on MTV and he has garnered articles in Vibe,[21] XXL,[22] Spin,[23] and more.

Forbes released a music video for “Watch These Hands” on July 30, 2013. The song was inspired by Forbes’ background and the journey that he took to get to where he is today. It was well-received. Forbes was also featured on a TV show called “Motor City Rising” on Ovation TV following him around for weeks and documenting his journey. Forbes went on a 2-week tour of Israel playing performances in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem to rave reviews with his band. Forbes penned the ending credits song for the film “No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Story” with a song also titled “No Ordinary Hero”.

2015 – 2018

Wanting to re-focus D-PAN, in 2015 Forbes co-founded DPAN.TV The Sign Language Channel to make news and media accessible for the Deaf and hard of hearing community by producing content with sign language, voiceovers, and captions. In 2016 DPAN.TV made history by producing an accessible broadcast of the presidential debates with sign language interpreters on the screen, viewed by over half a million across the country.[24] The goal for DPAN.TV is to be a central location for high-quality sign language video content.

In April 2017, Forbes released a new song and music video titled “Two Blown Speakers” with long-time producer [Jake Bass]. This marks the first time Forbes had released any new music since 2012's Perfect Imperfection.

On December 16, 2018 Forbes organized and co-produced The Deaf And Loud Symphonic Experience in Detroit featuring Evelyn Glennie, Mandy Harvey and The Detroit Symphony Orchestra to a sold-out crowd at Orchestra Hall. The performance featured original songs by Forbes and Jake Bass, covers of popular Detroit songs including several Motown hits and featuring Motown musicians Martha Reeves, Dennis Coffey, with arrangements from Motown arranger Paul Riser. The performance received rave reviews by Billboard.[25] Forbes has mentioned on social media that there are talks to do more shows around the country.

Little Victories (Present)

On February 21, 2020 Forbes released a new album called “Little Victories”.[26] He threw a party at Third Man Record Cass Corridor to celebrate the release. Within a week it would hit #1 on the iTunes and Amazon charts for hip-hop album, and #1 on Amazon for nationwide album sales. [citation needed]

Awards

-   _2013 Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist/Group_(Detroit Music Awards)
-   _2018 Outstanding Rap Composer_(Detroit Music Awards)
-   _2019 Outstanding Rap MC_(Detroit Music Awards).[27]

Music Videos/Discography

-   _I’m Deaf_ (2010)
-   _Let's Mambo_ (2011)[28]
-   _Hammer_ (2011)
-   “Perfect Imperfection” (2012) Web Entertainment/D-PAN Entertainment
-   Watch These Hands (2013) D-PAN Entertainment
-   Two Blown Speakers (2017) Two Blown Speakers, LLC.
-   Little Victories (2020) Two Blown Speakers, LLC

[1] “Sean Forbes Not Hard To Hear”, “Ability magazine”, February/March 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2013.

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title: Sean Forbes

question: When was Forbes born?

answer: February 5, 1982

question: What is Forbes the co-founder of?

answer: D-PAN, The Deaf Professional Arts Network

question: What is the title of Forbes's most recent album?

answer: Little Victories

question: Where did Forbes get his bachelor's degree?

answer: The Rochester Institute of Technology

question: Write a ~4 sentence summary.

answer: Sean Forbes is a Deaf American hip-hop artist. He was born in 1982 and became deaf at just a few months old due to spinal meningitis. He is a co-founder of D-PAN, The Deaf Professional Arts Network, a nonprofit organization devoted to making music accessible to the Deaf and hard of hearing community. His most recent album, Little Victories, was released in 2020.


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_TOSANOIDES_ is a genus of marine ray-finned fish in the subfamily Anthiinae which is part of the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. They are found in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.[1]

Species

There are currently six recognized species in this genus:[2][3][4][5]

-   _Tosanoides annepatrice_ Pyle, Greene, Copus & Randall, 2018
-   _Tosanoides aphrodite_ Pinheiro, Rocha & Rocha, 2018 (Aphrodite anthias)
-   _Tosanoides bennetti_ Allen & Walsh, 2019 (Live specimens were for the first time filmed during a 2020 research project in the Coral Sea by Australian scientists.[6])
-   _Tosanoides filamentosus_ Kamohara, 1953
-   _Tosanoides flavofasciatus_ Katayama & Masuda, 1980
-   _Tosanoides obama_ Pyle, Greene & Kosaki, 2016

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title: Tosanoides

question: What is Tosanoides?

answer: A genus of marine ray-finned fish.

question: Where can they be found?

answer: In the Atlantic and Pacific ocean.

question: What other fish are included in this family?

answer: It is not explained but they are part of a branch of fish including sea bass and groupers.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: A short description of the genus Tosanoides, a species of ray-finned fish in the sub-family Anthiinae.


text:
[FIS Ski Jumping Summer Grand Prix Klingenthal 2017 on 3 October 2017: Andreas Schuler] ANDREAS SCHULER (born 30 December 1995 in Switzerland) is a Swiss ski jumper who competes for his home nation in the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup[1][2] At the Swiss Ski Jumping Championships in 2013 in Chaux-Neuven together with his teammates Pascal Sommer, Tobias Birchier and Pascal Kalin they took the title.[3]

Schuler set the summer hill record for the large KBT hill at Schanzen Einsiedeln with a jump of 50.0 meters.[4]

On 8 August 2015 Schuler placed 8th at the FIS World Cup event in Kuopio, Finland and on 7 February 2016 placed 12th at the FIS World Cup event at Villach, Austria.[5]

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[2] http://www.eurosport.com/ski-jumping/andreas-schuler_prs345009/person.shtml

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[4] http://www.skisprungschanzen.com/EN/Ski+Jumps/SUI-Switzerland/Einsiedeln/0530-Schanzen+Einsiedeln/

[5] http://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/athlete-biography.html?sector=JP&listid=&competitorid=143981&type=result

title: Andreas Schuler

question: Who is Andreas Schuler?

answer: He is a Swiss ski jumper.

question: What happened on August 8, 2015?

answer: Schuler placed 8th at the FIS World Cup event in Kuopio, Finland.

question: Who were Schuler's teammates in Chaux-Neuven?

answer: Pascal Sommer, Tobias Birchier and Pascal Kalin

question: Who does Schuler compete for?

answer: He competes for his home nation of Switzerland in the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: This article discusses Andreas Schuler, a Swiss ski jumper who competes for his home nation in the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. He was born in 1995.


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The Tea Party are those who possess a strong belief in the Judeo-Christian values embedded in our great founding documents. We believe the responsibility of our beloved nation is etched upon the hearts of true Patriots from every race, religion, national origin, and walk of life sharing a common belief in the values which made and keep our beloved nation great. This belief led to the creation of the modern-day Tea Party.

Our millions of members consist of Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, and Independents who identify with the premises set forth by the U.S. Constitution and we are striking a chord and ringing true with the American Spirit.

We stand by the Constitution as inherently conservative.

WE SERVE AS A BEACON TO THE MASSES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR WAY, A LIGHT ILLUMINATING THE PATH TO THE ORIGINAL INTENTIONS OF OUR FOUNDING FATHERS.

We must have a choir of voices declaring America must stand on the values which made us great, only then will the politically blind see and deaf hear!

question: What claim do they make about the Constitution?

answer: It's inherently conservative

question: What is the objective of this article?

answer: describing the beliefs of the Tea Party

question: How many members does the Tea party claim?

answer: millions

question: Which values are claimed to be important to the Tea party?

answer: Judeo-Christian ones

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: This brief article is a rallying cry and recruitment attempt for the Tea Party, a conservative political faction.


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We are publishing here - rather belatedly due to technical issues - a series of texts that have contributed to the public Day of Discussion held by the ICC in London, in July 2013.

The day was divided into two sessions, morning and afternoon: the morning session was titled "Capitalism is in deep trouble. Why is it so hard to fight against it?", and we are publishing three short introductory presentations, followed by a brief summary of the discussion. Our readers can also listen to the audio transcript of the morning session.

The afternoon session was on the transitional period from capitalism to communism, a subject which has long been a matter of intense debate among communists, but also historically between communists and anarchists. This session only had one presentation, this too is followed by a brief summary of the discussion. Sadly, the audio recording was of too poor a quality for us to put it online.

All these presentations and summaries were produced by comrades who are sympathisers or contacts of the ICC. We couldn't have done it without them, and we thank them warmly for their efforts.

Those interested can also see a comment on the day of discussion posted on our forum shortly after the event.

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Two presentations introduced the morning discussion focusing on class struggle and crisis.

The first presentation on crisis by Link put forward a view of the development of an understanding of crises by revolutionaries. It traced, over the period of decadence, militants’ understanding of different phases of crises and growth and posed a number of questions raised by the last two decades of austerity and increased exploitation which were accompanied until recently by a lack of class struggle.

The second presentation by KT discussed the struggles between two classes in the recent period. It reviewed the bourgeoisie’s austerity attacks on the working class as well as its ideological attacks in the wake of the collapse in Russia and addressed the working class response. Neither the apparently passive class in Europe nor the appearance of the violent social revolts in various countries over the past 5 years suggest a historic defeat such as in the 1930s.

A third contribution “Is capitalism in terminal decline? Where is the working class?” by baboon was posted in advance on the ICC discussion forum.

General and theoretical questions:

-   Decomposition
-   Historic course
-   Economic crisis

Recent and ongoing:

-   Days of Discussion

Rubric:

question: What would have allowed these texts to be published in time?

answer: If there hadn't been any technical issues.

question: How can someone access the printy-friendly version of the texts?

answer: The can click the link provided in the article.

question: What circumstances would have needed to be different for the audio recording of the afternoon session to be posted online?

answer: The quality of the recording would have needed to be better.


text:
ors of the iPhone that dared go beyond the “just perfect” screen size of 3.5 (and later 4) inches.

Steve Jobs memorably dissed big phones in 2010, during the infamous Antennagate debacle. Making a phone so big “you can’t get your hand around it” would help with reception, said Apple’s then CEO, but “no one’s going to buy that.”

As it turns out, people do want to buy “that”, so, here we are, gawking at an iPhone that’s even larger than the Note 4, which belongs to a series that iPhone devotees have ruthlessly mocked.

Alas, the internet is forever, so Apple’s past disdain for larger phones has come back to haunt it. Naturally, it was Samsung who couldn’t resist the temptation to rub it in its rival’s face, tweeting this image:

[note 4 tweet]

Samsung, of course, doesn’t deserve all the credit for creating the large phones category, but its daring bet on the first 5.3-inch Galaxy Note paid off royally and inspired competitors to go ever bigger. So, if there’s anyone that deserves to crow right now, it’s probably Samsung.

With that said, perhaps a bit of modesty wouldn’t hurt? After all, Samsung drew a lot of inspiration from Apple over the years. What do you think?

question: When did Steve Jobs diss big phones?

answer: 2010

question: What debacle took place in 2010?

answer: Antennagate.

question: Who first took the risk to make a bigger phone?

answer: Samsung.

question: What did customers want to buy?

answer: Bigger phones.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: The article discusses how Steve Jobs once said that no one would want to buy bigger phones, but it turned out that they did when Samsung took a gamble on making them. Now the company is using the Apple CEO's previous statement as a marketing campaign.


text:
By around 10pm most people had arrived and I was I feeling slightly unsettled. I didn’t really know anyone here. I mean I had talked with my old friends but they all seemed like they had somewhere better to be. It was as if they had never known me before. So there I am just sat on the crinkly, leather couch drinking alone. While sat there I had come to the conclusion that, I didn’t like beer, it tasted funny. I was sat there for a good 25 minutes before I started to notice that in fact, everyone was acting unnatural. I liked to people watch, it had became a habit of mine since I started my new college. Something was certainly not right; I had to get out of here.

I took a quick look around before I stood up and took a brisk walk to the door only to get intercepted by Tom.
“Leaving already? Its only 10:30” Tom asked.
“Yeah kinda feeling a bit ill, one too many beers I think” I gulped.
“I have just the thing, follow me”

Feeling slightly apprehensive I followed. He led me through a maze of people, to the outdoor sofas. The soft bass of the music filtered into my ears from the inside. Surprisingly it wasn’t cold out, considering it was the middle of November. Winter has always been my favourite season; I guess you couldn’t really class November as winter. It was a clear night, you could tell this because the stars were like headlights in the sky. The full moon illuminated the garden.

Tom had a big garden; it was the kind of garden you would see in the magazines. There were a few flowers in the flowerbeds but most had died due to the colder weather. His parents were keen gardeners, the bushes were all perfectly trimmed and there wasn’t a single leaf on lush grass. The sofas were located towards the back of the garden. It was surrounded by identical bushes. There was a thin, paved trail leading up to it. They were sheltered which was nice, it kept the fabric cushions dry from any rain. We took a seat next to the smokers; they all had longish hair and looked like the stereotypical stoner’s you would see in the movies. I had never met any of them before but they all seemed friendly enough. Tom proceeded to pull out a doobie. He lit it and puffed away on it. I was starting to wonder why he brought me out here. Why would I want to come out here and watch him smoke? He then sticks out his hand and beckons me to take the joint. I was slightly anxious about taking it; I had only ever smoked while I had been sober. However I liked it so I thought it might make me feel better. I ignored my gut instinct not to take it and took a few big hits and passed it back to Tom. He smiled.

“Not so bad, eh” Tom chimed.
“Hmm I suppose, I don’t feel any different” I coughed.
Inside my head was spinning. My vision was blurry. It was like my head had been shoved in a tornado. However I felt less nervous now than I did before, more at ease. That was until I detected everyone staring at me. They all looked at me with that same generic expression, sort of innocent but creepy at the same time. It was almost like they were possessed by something. I started to feel more and more uncomfortable so I decided get away from here.

I chucked my coat on and stumbled to the door. Fortunately for me it was open. I had my mind set on going home so I ventured on my journey across town; I debated calling a taxi but decided against the idea as I had no money. It is about half a mile to my house, and unfortunately it’s a dark and desolate walk. I got about halfway down the street when I heard someone calling my name. I swiftly turn around to see Tom stood there shaking slightly.

I saw something was wrong by expression on his face. He was scared. I figured it would just be the drugs so I started walking back towards him, to investigate the situation. He mouthed to me 'stop'. This sent a wave of panic through my body. Tears were now streaming down his face. I was now really scared, I had never seen him cry before.
“Tom?” I shouted “what’s wrong?”
I carried on walking towards him. He didn't answer. It was almost like he had been glued to the ground. He just stood there. This was weird even for Tom. He has never been the bravest of people but then again he didn’t usually display this kind of behaviour. Then out of nowhere a human looking creature leapt onto Tom and started to tear him apart limb from limb. I shivered as I saw guts being thrown out on to the street. Blood was spraying out everywhere. I couldn’t move. I was frozen with fright. I watched as this red-eyed creature, denatured my friend. I let out a whimper. With that the creature turned to me and looked me dead in the eye, and started shredding Tom’s legs with its teeth. It then chucked the dismembered body on to the road and walked back inside. I shuddered. What was this thing? I had no idea but I certainly couldn’t get it out of my head.

title: My coursework re-done

question: How did the narrator react when he found Tom?

answer: The narrator was very scared when he found Tom. Then, when he saw a human looking creature leap onto Tom and tear him apart, the narrator shivered. The narrator was literally frozen with fright.

question: How did the narrator feel when he smoked the joint?

answer: The narrator initially said he did not feel any different when he smoked the joint. But in reality, the narrator's head was spinning and his vision was blurry. He did feel less nervous than before and was definitely much more at ease. But then, the narrator felt self-conscious because he believed everyone was looking at him, which made him more uncomfortable.

question: Could the narrator have been hallucinating the attack that happened on Tom?


text:
You wake up in the morning just like everyone else. Your alarm rings, and you think “I should have gotten more sleep last night. That was a really poor choice I made to wait until 11 to go to bed when I knew that I had to get up early in the morning for school.” You think about it for a little bit, but decide that further thought isn’t of much use. You try to shake the tired off your eyelids as you yawn and swing your legs off of your bed.

As you adorn yourself with all sorts of colorful fabric stitched together into different shapes and garments, you think about all the stuff you’re about to fill a day with. There’s school, and then maybe you’re going to talk to some friends. You have some pretty great friends. Friends named Steve, or Clarice, or maybe even Betsy. Betsy is a good friend. You’ve known her since third grade and you two have always gotten along well.

You pour some cow milk onto your corn flakes and sit down for a heaping bowl of breakfast. Your hands shuttle portions of cereal from the bowl to their demise inside your mouth. “Don’t fret, cornflakes, your anguish is not in vain.” You think. Some might say you’re a little too sympathetic towards your cereal, but it doesn’t bother you. You’re a wonderful person. “You’re giving me energy to face a grand day; you’re a terrific little cereal.”  You idly read about the cereal you’re eating on the back of the box. You see smiling people, they must be happy because they’re eating cornflakes. You think they should just be happy because they’re alive, but you finish your cornflakes and don’t have time to think about it.

You go back upstairs, to your desk. It’s a good kind of messy- the kind of messy that shows you’re too busy working on important things to keep your desk clean, but not so messy that folks think you’re an outright slob. You gather up tomes of knowledge and dump them into your backpack. You slip the straps onto your shoulders. It’s not the most comfortable arrangement, but you’re just grateful that you have a backpack full of books that are in turn full of all kinds of knowledge and facts. People always told you that knowledge is power. You just think that knowledge was knowledge, but that doesn’t keep it from being pretty wonderful.

You go to school and learn all about new things and think all sorts of new thoughts. Your English teacher is a sad old man. It seems as if he wakes up every morning and sighs out his sadness, instead of breathing in the new day. He tells your class to read three chapters in Catcher in the Rye for tomorrow and summarize them. So far you find the book deeply fascinating. It seems that Holden has a lot to complain about, but you think his life seems OK. All the kids in your class grumble at the homework that seems to accumulate without fail every day in school. You quietly write down the assignment and leave the class with everyone else.

It’s lunchtime, and you arrive a little late to the lunch line. Most folks have already gotten to the line and are waiting to buy food, but you see some friends and start talking to them. You’re talking with your friends about things you enjoy doing, like watching sports and going to the movies. You really enjoy talking to your friends, and before you know it, you’re getting your food. You don’t really like the school’s food, but you’re just glad that you get a meal every day.

After lunch is over, you go to history class. Today the teacher, a middle aged woman with plenty of gusto who really enjoys teaching her students, is teaching your class about World War 2. Some of the kids seem interested in the topic, but some of the kids just dutifully get out their spiral notebooks and dull pencils and write down some of the things the teacher says. The teacher talks about all the awful travesties committed in war with enthusiasm, but it wasn’t a strange amount of enthusiasm, just enough to show that she enjoyed her job and no more. To you, it seemed irreverent to not be sad when talking about all that death. You recall the words of Stalin, who said one death is a tragedy but a million deaths is a statistic. It was a pretty morbid saying by who you would consider to be a bad man, but it seemed to surmise your thoughts well.

School ends, and most people seem happy. You hear people talking about how the day went fast, and other people saying about how the day dragged on and on. On the way home, you ponder the duality of this statement, how a day to some can be a labored affair and for others it sails by. To you it just seems as if a day is 24 hours long. There are some things that you find confusing, but other things that you think are fairly self-explanatory. After a little while, you’re at home.

You have a glass of water. The ice you put in the water chills the water, and your hand as you hold it. It tastes good, even though water doesn’t really have a taste. You also eat some crackers, because you’re kind of hungry, but dinner isn’t for a while. The salty crackers make you thirsty, and you finish your water and put the glass in the sink. Then you take your backpack with you and go upstairs.

You once again splay the books in your backpack all over your pleasantly messy desk. You’d like to get your homework done before you relax; it always made more sense to you to get the unpleasant things in life out of way early so you didn’t have to worry about them when you were doing leisurely things. You take open the appropriate books to the relevant pages and begin learning what they had to say and writing things down in the manner various teachers suggested you do.

You work clear until dinner, and your mom calls you downstairs. Walking downstairs, you see an arrangement meticulously prepared by your mother. There are delicious meats and vegetables and all the silverware lined up like it’s supposed to be. You ask your mother what the occasion is, and she just smiles and says she was in a good mood. You and your mother and your father and your little sister sit down at the table and eat together. Your mom asks your dad about how his day was, and he says it was a hard day at the office but he got a lot done. There are a few moments of silence garnished with the sound of food being consumed, and then your father asks you how your day was. You say it was fairly typical and nice, not because you want to be dismissive of your dad, but because you can’t really think of anything interesting that happened. You share about all the things you’re learning about, about Holden Caulfield and about the Battle of the Bulge. Your parents nod with interest while chewing meat and then sipping water. You wonder how much your parents are really interested in your day, but regardless, you’re glad they asked.

After dinner, you help put the dishes into the dishwasher without being asked. Your parents thank you for your help. You pour yourself a glass of milk and take some cookies upstairs, settling into a comfortable chair and an entertaining book. You nibble on the cookies and the crumbs fall down into the creases of the book. You try to brush them out, but there comes a point where your fingers are too wide to reach the small valleys formed by the binding of book. You feel kind of bad, because this is a book you’re borrowing from the library, but not too bad.

Later in the evening, after you’ve learned all about strange fantastical lands and engaging, heroic characters in your book, you see that it’s around 9:30. This isn’t terribly late in the evening, but you figure it would be a good idea to get some more sleep after waking up so tired this morning, because you stayed out with friends last night. You say goodnight to your parents, and then to your sister, and go into your room and fold yourself into bed.

As you wait for sleep to find you and take you to a world of your subconscious, you lay still in your bed, listening to a fan you keep running back and forth to keep silence at bay. You know that some people like their room to be quiet and dark when they fall asleep, but you’ve always been bothered by little bumps and sounds far away when you’re trying to fall asleep, so you keep a fan by your bed. You think about what kind of day it’s been, and all the things you’ve done. You start to drift off to sleep with a quaint little smile on your face.

It was a pretty good day. You’re certainly not a bad person, but you don’t think too highly of yourself, and certainly don’t think of yourself explicitly as a wonderful person, but I do. I think you’re just wonderful.

title: You are a wonderful person: A whimsical short story from my heart to yours.

question: What tone is the narrative?

answer: Positive, pleasant, and friendly.

question: Is the narrator referring to any character in particular?

answer: No.

question: How relatable is the narrator's breakdown of the average person's likely day-to-day activities?

answer: It appears the narrative is quite relatable to an average school-going individual.

question: Can it be said that the author imagines their reader is industrious and studious?

answer: It might be implied.

question: According to the author, why does a day feel long and laborious for some people?

answer: It is not stated.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: Using daily relatable routines experienced by the average person, the narrator, in detail, positively pinpointed scenarios that occur in a student's regular life. From going to bed late at night to waking up early in the morning for school, to going to school to encounter the regularities of school life, to going back home to think about how productive the day had been, the narrator thinks highly of whoever can relate to his/her message.


text: The first image that arises in my mind when someone mentions the word “homeland” is that of the bustling markets in India. For some people, an ideal day consists of peace, calm and serenityy: a day to unwind or perhaps just sitting in a hot tub, lounging alone. But life is not always ideal, because the world is full of opposites. Life in India thrives on society, spices, sounds, and scents. I still remember Monday as being the most exciting day of the week. I used to walk, along with my family, to an exclusive 'bazaar' open only on Mondays. As we walked down the street that would eventually lead to the bazaar, I used to feel an odd, buzzing sensation in my tummy.  "What might I see this time?” or “What do I want to buy?” were just a few questions that raced through my mind as we walked towards this immensely large and 'way-too-many-people-to-fit-in' market. We often reached the market at the "peak hour" and blended in with the hundreds of people buying vegetables, fruits and other items. We embraced ourselves as a part of the large and ever changing swarm of people in the bazaar with continuous exiting and entering. The bazaar was truly one of its kind. I first sensed the aroma and fragrance of the countless fruits and vegetables being sold. The mouth watering smell of fresh watermelons, mangoes, apricots, pears, plums and peaches is so hard to resist. The numerous people around me talking; the noise and overall feeling of non-cohesion, and yet, there existed a strong sense of unity as all the sounds blend into one background song until all you can listen to is the salesman talking and the sound of your own voice as the chorus. The various types of street foods being cooked like samosas and fried hash-browns with sauces and chutneys to go along with them. The sweet potatoes being marinated and sold with all kinds of spicy and crisp fillings; popcorn and peanuts being sold in all different kinds of ways and all this in not just one place, but all throughout the street market. As dawn approached with the rays of the sun gently fading into the night sky, the sky turned a warm orange and the stall lights turn on. An important part of the bazaar was also the most obvious, the people. There were always hundreds of people going about, whether just roaming around aimlessly or checking off items from their lists. This is what made the bazaar what it was, the diversity in that single area was more than that in most countries. The various spices, chilies, turmeric, ginger powders and concoctions being displayed in neat little mountain piles, all the while adding to the flavor and fragrances on the street. The aromatic and beautiful flowers being sold by vendors, bought to decorate homes or just to tie up in the ladies' hair. People haggling to save more and more money, not for the savings but for the satisfaction of winning. There was always a strange order amidst all the chaos and confusion. The familiar traits of the market were just like a coin, both opposing sides, yet made out of the same metal and part of the same coin. Correspondingly, the bazaar though it seemed to be full of commotion, but at its core there was harmony amongst all the different elements: the haggling, scents, groceries, etc. Even though the necessity of the bazaar was long lost, the memories that were created by it and the bonds forged made us go there every Monday as a family. This is what made it special, different than other days, it was remarkable.

title: [NF] Mondays

question: What does the article say about the smells in the bazaar?

answer: The narrator remembers that the Monday bazaar had a scent concoction of spices, fruits, and vegetables. A lot of the scents were a first for him. There were street food vendors, spices, chilies, and flowers mixing to create the fragrance of the street.

question: What does the story say about curry?