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Commuters are spending up to five times as much of their salary on season tickets compared to the rest of Europe (Picture: PA)
COMMUTERS ARE SPENDING UP TO FIVE TIMES AS MUCH OF THEIR SALARY ON SEASON TICKETS COMPARED TO THE REST OF EUROPE, A NEW STUDY HAS REVEALED.

[thumbnail for post ID 7196318] Train ticket prices soar in biggest increase in five years

Fares are due to go up by an average of 3.4% today, with season tickets going up by 3.6% – the largest increase since 2013 – sparking protests outside railway stations across the country.

The TUC said workers travelling from Chelmsford in Essex to London will have to pay 13% of their salary for a £381 monthly season ticket.

That compares with 2% for a comparable commute of around 30 miles in France (£66), 3% in Italy (£65), 4% in Germany (£118) and 5% in Spain (£108) and Belgium (£144).

Season tickets will increase a third faster than wages in 2018, said the TUC.

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Fares are due to go up by an average of 3.4% today, with season tickets going up by 3.6% (Picture: PA)
TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said: ‘Another year, another price increase. Many commuters will look with envy to their continental cousins, who enjoy reasonably priced journeys to work.

‘Employers can help out by offering zero-interest season ticket loans, or offering more flexible work hours and locations.

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‘But ultimately the Government need to take our railways back into public hands. That will stop hundreds of millions being siphoned off by private rail firms, and allow us to put passengers first.’

Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said: ‘While the British passenger is being pumped for cash, the same private companies are axing safety-critical staff and security on our trains and stations.

‘It’s a national scandal that private profit comes before public safety on our rail network.

‘Even worse, with 75% of Britain’s railways in overseas hands, it is the British people who are subsidising state-run rail operations across the continent.

‘The answer to this racket is a full return to public ownership of Britain’s railways and an end to this gross profiteering at the fare-payers expense.

[What you pay for - European train comparison]

Here’s what a season ticket in UK would cost you for a 30-mile commute compared to the rest of Europe (Picture: Metro.co.uk/Myles Goode)
Mick Whelan, leader of the train drivers’ union Aslef said: ‘Workers have missed out on real pay rises for years. It is unfair that this subsidised industry drives up transport poverty.

‘These fare rises hurt the communities and industries that they should be supporting, and this is without even counting the scandalous cost of parking at certain stations.’

Manuel Cortes, leader of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, said: ‘Every year UK passengers are forced to pay more to Holland, Germany, France and Italy, all of whom currently own our train operating companies.

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‘Yet, it’s all talk and no trousers when it comes to taking back control from the foreign companies who own large swathes of our infrastructure including our railways.

‘Money made out of passengers here is invested in fare subsidies there.

Unite officer Bobby Morton said: ‘Millions of commuters are being held to ransom by the greedy privatised rail companies.

‘Rail travellers, who are seeing their wages lag far behind this fare increase, are being asked to take another hit to their incomes to pay for expensive and often unreliable trains.

‘Every day the case for the public ownership of the rail industry grows stronger.’

The RMT said every penny of this year’s fare rise will go straight into the profits of the train operators.

A Department for Transport spokesman said: ‘We are investing in the biggest modernisation of our railways since the Victorian times to improve services for passengers – providing faster and better, more comfortable trains with extra seats.

‘This includes the first trains running though London on the Crossrail project, an entirely new Thameslink rail service and continuing work on the transformative Great North Rail Project.

‘We keep fare prices under constant review and the price rises for this year are capped in line with inflation, with 97p out of every £1 paid going back into the railway.’

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question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What statistic is missing in this article and why is it important?

answer: The article does not mention the average income of a UK commuter. This is important because it allows the reader to assess the affordability of season tickets in the UK.

text: The response says that the article doesn't mention the average income of a UK commuter, however it does mention that the cost of a season ticket is 13% of a salary.

answer: The cost to recreate the statistics for travel expenses for 30-mile passes based on a standard fare (gouging without addressing more equitable cost-distribution across different income brackets and vastly different station locations) is the only information missing from this article.

text: The response includes extraneous information not useful for the task.

answer: That information isn't available

answer: The price of a ticket for a commuter to travel one half of a standard distance to a work place is the only information missing from this article.

text: The response mentions the price of a ticket of one half of a standard distance, however there is no indication in the text that mention what a standard distance is.

answer: The article does not mention the average salary of each country.

text: The response says the article doesn't mention the average salary of each country, however one can imply the salaries by realizing that the cost of a ticket is X% of X country salary.

answer: The article does not mention the average income of a UK commuter. This is important because it allows the reader to assess the affordability of season tickets in the UK. In addition, it would be useful to know how much of the average commuter's salary goes to season tickets.

text: The response says that the article doesn't mention the average income of a UK commuter, however one can imply it by realizing that cost of a ticket is X% of the salary.


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_THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE_ is a 1994 bronze sculpture by Nancy Schön, installed in Boston's Copley Square, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The work references one of Aesop's Fables, The Tortoise and the Hare, and commemorates Boston Marathon participants.[1]

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title: The Tortoise and the Hare (sculpture)

question: Where is Copley Square?

answer: Copley Square is in Boston.

answer: Boston.

answer: Copley Square is in Boston, Massachusetts.

question: When was the sculpture "The Tortoise and the Hare" made?

answer: 1994.

answer: The sculpture "The Tortoise and the Hare" was created in 1994.

answer: The sculpture "The Tortoise and the Hare" was made in 1994.

question: Who is the artist?

answer: Nancy Schon.

answer: The work was created by Nancy Schön.

answer: The artist is Nancy Schön.

question: What does the work reference?

answer: One of Aesop's Fables, The Tortoise and the Hare, and commemorates Boston Marathon participants.

answer: One of Aesop's Fables.

answer: The work references Aesop's Fables, The Tortoise and the Hare nd commemorates Boston Marathon participants.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: A 1994 bronze sculpture that was installed in Boston's Copley Square, in Massachusetts, it commemorates Boston Marathon participants in honor of Aesop's Fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare."

text: The answer is a run-on sentence.

refinement: A 1994 bronze sculpture was installed in Boston's Copley Square, in Massachusetts, that commemorates Boston Marathon participants in honor of Aesop's Fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare."

answer: This bronze sculpture is located near the Boston Marathon finish line in Copley Square, near the Hynes Convention Center. The work references Aesop's Fable "The Tortoise and the Hare."

answer: "The Tortoise and the Hare" is a 1994 bronze sculpture by Nancy Schon located in Boston's Copley Square.

answer: The Tortoise and the Hare is a 1994 bronze sculpture by Nancy Schön, installed in Boston's Copley Square, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The work references one of Aesop's Fables, The Tortoise and the Hare, and commemorates Boston Marathon participants.

answer: A bronze sculpture in Boston titled "The Tortoise and the Hare" represents the Aesop's Fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare," where two animals race, only to have the tortoise win in the end.

answer: The sculpture "The Tortoise and the Hare" is a part of a series of statues depicting various classic fables, most of which are in Copley Square in Boston, Massachusetts.


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MOHSEN SHAALAN or SHALAAN (14 April 1951 – 9 February 2014) was an Egyptian artist and former Deputy Minister of Culture, serving as the Head of the Fine Arts Sector from 2006 until 2010. He was ousted from his position in the Ministry of Culture following the 2010 theft of Van Gogh's _Poppy Flowers_ from the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Cairo. He later served one year in prison on charges stemming from the theft, which prosecutors argued was made possible by insufficient security under his watch.

Background

Shaalan was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1951. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Education in 1974. He held several positions within Egypt's Ministry of Culture before eventually being appointed the Head of the Fine Arts Sector in 2006.[1] In this position, Shaalan was responsible for overseeing various museums and art institutions throughout Egypt, including the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of 18th and 19th century European art in the Middle East.[2] While in the position, he worked to restore various cultural institutions, including the Aisha Fahmy Palace, the Rateb Sedeek Art Gallery, and the 1952 Revolution Heroes Museum.[3]

Trial and imprisonment

In August 2010, van Gogh's _Poppy Flowers_ was stolen from the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum, one of the museums under Shaalan's oversight. At the time of the theft, the painting was appraised at $55 million. While the thieves were never caught, and the painting remains missing as of 2020, Shaalan and others within the Ministry of Culture were promptly investigated for creating or perpetuating the conditions that allowed the theft to occur.[4] Among the allegations were that guards did not check on museum visitors, that none of the alarms in the museum worked, and that only seven out of the museum's 43 surveillance cameras were operational at the time of the theft.[5] Shaalan later conceded that museum security was poor, but contended that he was not personally responsible and had raised the point to his superiors several times, including specifically informing Culture Minister Farouk Hosny that the museum's security cameras were not functional as early as 2007. Shaalan stated that despite these warnings, he was not given the resources necessary to improve security.[6][7] According to him, a $7 million budget was necessary to repair museum security, but only $88,000 was approved.[8]

At trial, Shaalan and 10 other Ministry of Culture employees were found guilty of negligence and sentenced to three years in prison, but were released on bail of about $1,750 pending appeal.[9] Upon appeal, Shaalan's convictions for negligence and professional delinquency were upheld, but his sentence was reduced to one year in prison.[10]

While in jail, Shaalan created many artworks and channeled his experiences of being imprisoned into his work.[11]

Later life

After being released from jail, Shaalan put on many exhibitions of his work, focusing on those he created while incarcerated. Among his exhibitions was Black Cat: A Prison Experience, held at the Gezira Center for Modern Art in Cairo, which showcased the pieces that he had created while in jail. His works have been acquired by many museums, including the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Cairo Opera House, and the Goethe Institute in Cairo.[12]

Shaalan died on 9 February 2014 at his home in Cairo.[13]

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Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What are the inadequacies within the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum that made the theft of Van Goh's Poppy Flowers possible?

answer: The museum had poor security, guards did not check on museum visitors, none of the alarms in the museum worked, and only seven out of the museum's 43 surveillance cameras were operational at the time of the theft.

text: The answer could mention that Shaalan claimed he raised the camera issue with his superiors and they did not grant the budget to fix it.

refinement: The museum had poor security, guards did not check on museum visitors, none of the alarms in the museum worked, and only seven out of the museum's 43 surveillance cameras were operational at the time of the theft. Shaalan claimed he raised the camera issue with his superiors and they did not grant the budget to fix it.

answer: The museum had poor security, guards did not check on museum visitors, none of the alarms in the museum worked, and only seven out of the museum's 43 surveillance cameras were operational at the time of the theft. Shaalan believes he raised the security issues to his superiors, but they didn't act on them.


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CARL WEBER (born 1964) is an American author and publisher.

He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores.[1][2]

Weber is from Jamaica, Queens, New York.[3] He attended Virginia State University, where he received a B.S., and the University of Virginia, where he received an MBA.[4][5]

He published his first book, _Lookin' for Luv_, in 2000. _Man on the Run_ was a _Library Journal_ pick of the month;[6] _So You Call Yourself a Man_ was a _Library Journal_ bestseller.[7]

His _The Family Business_ series was made into a television series on BET.[8][9] The first season aired in 2018.[10] A second season set to air in 2020 was announced in 2019.[11] Weber's novel _Influence_ was adapted for BET Plus.[12]

Selected works

-   _Lookin' for Luv_. Dafina, 2000.
-   _Married Men_. Dafina, 2001.[13]
-   _Baby Momma Drama_. Kensington/Dafina, 2003 [14]
-   _Player Haters_. Kensington/Dafina, 2004.[15]

-   _The Preacher's Son_. Kensington/Dafina, 2005.[16]
-   _So You Call Yourself a Man_. Kensington/Dafina, 2006.[17]
-   _She Ain't the One_. Dafina, 2006.[18]
-   _Something on the Side_. Kensington/Dafina, 2008.[19]
-   _Up to No Good_. Kensington/Dafina, 2009.[20]
-   _Big Girls Do Cry_. Dafina Books, 2010.[21]
-   _Town between Two Lovers_. Kensington/Dafina, 2010.[22]
-   _Choir Director_. Kensington/Dafina, 2011.[23]
-   _The Man in 3B_. Grand Central, 2013.[24]
-   _Man on the Run_. Grand Central Publishing, 2017.[25]
-   _Influence_. Urban Books, 2018.

The Family Business series

-   _The Family Business_. With Eric Pete. Urban Books, 2012.
-   _The Family Business 2_. With Treasure Hernandez. Urban Books, 2013.
-   _The Family Business 3: The Return of Vegas_. With Treasure Hernandez. Urban Books, 2014.
-   _The Family Business 4_. With C.N. Phillips. Urban Books, 2018.

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title: Carl Weber (American author)

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the article say about Carl Weber's career?

answer: Carl Weber is an American author and publisher. He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores. He published his first book, Lookin' for Luv, in 2000. His The Family Business series was made into a television series on BET.

text: The response should also mention Weber's novel, "Influence" was adapted for BET Plus.

refinement: Carl Weber is an American author and publisher. He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores. He published his first book, Lookin' for Luv, in 2000. His The Family Business series was made into a television series on BET. His other novel, "Influence" was adapted for BET Plus.

answer: He owns Urban Books, a publishing company and formerly owned Urban Knowlegde, a chain of bookstores. He published his first book in 2000, Lookin' for Luv, and his book The Family Business series was made into a television series on BET. Weber received a B.S. and an MBA from Virginia State University and the University of Virginia, respectively.

answer: He owns Urban Books, a publishing company and formerly owned Urban Knowlegde, a chain of bookstores. He published his first book in 2000, Lookin' for Luv, and his book The Family Business series was made into a television series on BET.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about Weber's private life?

answer: No answer

text: The response should have mentioned that Weber is from Jamaica, Queens, New York.

refinement: Weber is from Jamaica, Queens, New York.

answer: Weber is from Jamaica, Queens, New York.


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Today I have to wake up with you again. Mornings with you are worse than evenings because at least at night tomorrow is closer, and I have to spend today with you. I get tired of waking up with you, so I stopped sleeping as much.

i think we should shave it has been a while

We definitely should. For once, I agree with you. You look hideous.

i know

The shower is further away than I thought. It appears we're going to have to get up. We have to be somewhere in less than 3 hours, so if you would hurry we might make it.

it is cold and hard to move

Whiner. Excuses. It's already been an hour and if you don't hurry up, we'll never make it there. Why won't you move? It's already been two hours and if you don't hurry up, we'll never make it there. At least stay awake. It's already been 3 hours and I think we should go tomorrow.

liar

The shower is always the worst part with you. With your clothes on at least you are well hidden. The mirror in the bathroom always mocks you and you embarass me. Stop moving your arms they are far too long and not wide enough. Your a pathetic excuse for a man. You should have taken your chances as a woman. Your head looks out of place. Stop looking. We have to spend at least 5 minutes like this.

the water feels good and the sounds of it hitting the floor is loud enough to not have to pay attention to you i think i will stay here for a long time

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i have to leave we're running out of water

About time. We have to eat. There's time left to run, go to the gym, learn an instrument or two, get a job, work that job, get a job, why don't you have a job? It's because you always look so awful. You should fix that. I'll fix it. But you ruin me. Look at the time? You had all that time to do all those things and you ruined it. It's your fault, not mine.

i know

I hate how people think it's my fault. Do you think it's my fault? I think people are only stay around me because of you. That is stupid. You are disgusting. I could take you out whenever I want.  Do you understand that?

i don't think you could i wish you could

Well I won't. How do you like that, you fucking bastard? You're fucking filth. How does it fucking feel that I will never do that? You're a piece of shit. I just want you to feel better but how can you feel better if you're a piece of shit? Ask someone to help you.

i don't want to do that again. i'm going to do that again.

That felt good. Did you see the way she looked at you? I think I got her. I think I made it work even with having to drag you around. Now you won't have to feel so bad. Ask her what she likes about you, and you in specific. Why did you do that? That's so fucking embarassing. She's lying too. Look at her, she couldn't possibly believe that and if she did I can't respect her.

i am lonely.

So am I. It's probably my fault. What time is it?

it is morning. mornings are the worst because at least at night tomorrow is closer and i have to spend today with you.

title: [SP] You and I Are In This Together

question: Who is the narrator addressing?

text: No answer.

answer: The narrator is addressing a person who is in the shower.

text: The answer is partially correct, though doesn't reflect the full answer.

refinement: The narrator is addressing a person as they go throughout their day.

text: The shower is always the worst part with you. With your clothes on at least you are well hidden. The mirror in the bathroom always mocks you and you embarrass me. Stop moving your arms they are far too long and not wide enough. Your a pathetic excuse for a man. You should have taken your chances as a woman. Your head looks out of place. Stop looking. We have to spend at least 5 minutes like this.

answer: The narrator is addressing their significant other.

text: There is no indication that the narrator is speaking to their 'significant other'

refinement: The narrator is addressing someone as they o throughout their day.

answer: It seems that the narrator is speaking to himself.

text: The narrator references someone else and themselves as if they are one and the same throughout the story

question: Why does the narrator tell the subject they look hideous?

answer: The narrator hadn't shaved in a while, but it also seems the narrator has low self worth if it's to be believed he is talking to himself.

text: There are a number of things, other than the fact that he hasn't shaved, that make him feel hideous.

refinement: The narrator lists a number of things that make him feel hideous, but it also seems the narrator has low self worth since he is talking to himself.

answer: The narrator tells the subject they look hideous because they do not like being around them.

text: There are a number of reasons the narrator thinks the subject looks hideous.

refinement: The narrator tells the subject they look hideous for a number of reasons, particularly while they are in the shower.

text: No answer.

answer: The narrator is being sarcastic.

text: There is nothing to indicate sarcasm from the narrator.

text: The answer should reference the many reasons the narrator feels the subject is hideous.

refinement: The narrator is being cruel and lists a number of reasons the subject is hideous.

question: What is this story's main conflict?

answer: The story's main conflict is the narrator's relationship with the subject he addresses. It seems that subject is the narrator.

answer: The main conflict is the conflict between the two characters.

text: The story reflects the internal dialogue of a very insecure man, so the answer should reflect this.

refinement: The main conflict is between the man and his insecurity.

answer: The main conflict in this story is the relationship between the two main characters. They are constantly fighting and struggling to find common ground.

text: The 'two main characters' referenced in the answer are in fact one character talking to himself.

refinement: The main conflict in this story is the relationship between a man and his insecurity. They are constantly fighting and struggling to find common ground.

text:
The story moves from the insecurity of the narrator to the real person. For example:

'We definitely should. For once, I agree with you. You look hideous.

i know

The shower is further away than I thought. It appears we're going to have to get up. We have to be somewhere in less than 3 hours, so if you would hurry we might make it.

it is cold and hard to move'

text: No answer.

question: When does the narrator seem happiest in the story?

answer: The narrator seems happiest when he's in the shower and can't hear the subject he keeps addressing.

text: '...can't hear the subject he keeps addressing.' should be clearer.

refinement: The narrator seems happiest when he's in the shower and can't hear his own thoughts.

text: 'the water feels good and the sounds of it hitting the floor is loud enough to not have to pay attention to you i think i will stay here for a long time' indicates the man is happiest when he canät hear his own thoughts.

answer: The narrator seems happiest when they are in the shower.

answer: The narrator seems happiest when they are away from their partner.

text: The inference in the story is that they are happiest when they can't hear their thoughts.

refinement: The narrator seems happiest when they can't hear their partner.

text: 'Their partner' should be clarified as their own insecurities.

refinement: The narrator seems happiest when they can't hear their insecurities.

answer: When the narrator is alone.

text: The answer should clarify that he feels happiest when he canät hear his insecurity.

refinement: When the narrator is in the shower, he can't hear his insecurity and is happiest here.

question: Write a ~4 sentence summary.

answer: The narrator addresses a subject which appears to be the narrator. The narrator is displeased to spend his time with this subject due to their negative relationship. The narrator repeatedly insults and blames the subject. The narrator says he hates mornings with the subject because that means they have to spend the day together.

text: Confusing wording, 'The narrator addresses a subject which appears to be the narrator.'should be changed for clarity

refinement: The narrator's insecurities address him. The insecurity is displeased to spend his time with this subject due to their negative relationship. The narrator repeatedly insults and blames the subject. The narrator says he hates mornings with the subject because that means they have to spend the day together.

answer: The narrator is tired of waking up with their significant other, and is frustrated with their lack of progress in life. They lash out at their partner, and feel lonely despite being together.

text: The 'significant other' is the narrator themself. This should reflect in the answer.

refinement: The narrator's internal voice is tired of waking up, and is frustrated with their lack of progress in life. They lash out at themselves, and feel lonely despite being around others.

answer: The passage is a conversation between two people. The first person is frustrated with the second person and the second person is lonely.

text: There is one person with two voices in the story. the answer should reflect this.

refinement: The passage is a conversation between a person and his internalised insecurity. The insecurity is frustrated with the person and he is lonely.

text: The answer should reflect how he feels about his loneliness.

refinement: The passage is a conversation between a person and his internalised insecurity. The insecurity is frustrated with the person and he laments that is lonely.

answer: The narrator wakes up with their partner. They are in a bad mood and the partner is in a bad mood. They shower together and the partner is in a bad mood. They leave the shower and the partner is in a bad mood.

text: Far too repetitive. 'the partner is in a bad mood' is written 4 times.

refinement: The narrator wakes up with their partner.  They shower together and the partner is in a bad mood. They leave the shower.

text: Clarity of the answer needs refinement. The fact that the characters own insecurity is a character and what he does with his day are important to the summary.

refinement: The narrator wakes up with his insecurity berating him.  They shower together and the his insecurity is in a bad mood. He eats and goes outside, only to find himself being berated even more.


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I had to do it. Someone had to do it.

I keep telling myself that.

I should introduce myself. I am former General Jack Kerrington, Former Joint Chief Of Staff of the U.S. Armed Forces. Officially I am now global terrorist #1 and have been for the last 6 months.

It's all a lie. But it's all over now.

By 2047 the world was already beginning to crumble. The Pentagon Knew it, the Russians knew it, the Chinese, everyone who's anyone. NATO, the U.N., all of those poor sad motherfuckers.

Someone has to take the blame. I volunteered.

God I need a drink. Two weeks from now I am to be apprehended and publicly executed for my crimes.

Someone has to take responsibility for this, might as well be me.

I've already got so much blood on my hands, what's another couple of billion?

They were all going to die anyways.

Right?

Average global temperature is over 4.6 degrees higher than it was in 2000. The year I was born. The new Millennium. You know I've got a video of Time Square in NY right as the ball dropped. I've been watching it a lot lately.

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**10**

You know that day, around the world, there were no major incidences of conflict or war? Quite possibly for the first time in history.

    The early stages are characterized by influenza-like symptoms: general malaise, fever with chills,
    arthralgia and myalgia, and chest pain.

**9**

People look so happy, so hopeful. The Internet had practically just been invented as far as the average person was concerned.

    Nausea is accompanied by abdominal pain, anorexia, diarrhea, and vomiting.
    Respiratory tract involvement is characterized by pharyngitis with sore throat,
    cough, dyspnea, and hiccups.

**8**

Now, all the net has carried the last few years is news of another war, another famine. Another city under martial law.

    The central nervous system is affected as judged by the development of severe headaches,
    agitation, confusion, fatigue, depression, seizures, and sometimes coma.

**7**

Last decade, India and Pakistan half wiped each other off the map. We thought maybe that might be the end of this. The whole world blinked. Another day of world peace, weeks in fact, then months.

    Cutaneous presentation may include: maculopapular rash, petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses,
    and hematomas (especially around needle injection sites).

**6**

But you can't exactly ask people to starve can you? You can't ask them to stop filling up their car, to stop making things. Certainly not weapons. Everyone needs weapons now.

    Development of hemorrhagic symptoms is generally indicative of a negative prognosis.
    However, contrary to popular belief, hemorrhage does not lead to hypovolemia
    and is not the cause of death (total blood loss is low except during labor).

**5**

We all agreed this was the only solution. I wonder how many heads of state will commit suicide in the coming months. Me? I'm a free man. I already know my fate.

    Instead, death occurs due to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
    due to fluid redistribution, hypotension, disseminated intravascular coagulation,
    and focal tissue necroses.

**4**

Water began to run out first, even before Iowa became a desert. We did everything right you know? Got off coal, got off oil, solar panels everywhere. Wind farms. All that pointless shit.

    The mean incubation period, best calculated currently for EVD outbreaks due to EBOV infection,
    is 12.7 days (standard deviation = 4.3 days), but can be as long as 25 days.

**3**

So it came down to this: No one was going to stop first. Before India...9.8 billion people. 9.8 billion mouths to feed. Still 7.6 billion left. Even after the population decline of the last decade.

    ...has been confirmed to be transmitted through body fluids.
    Transmission through oral exposure and through conjunctiva exposure is likely
    and has been confirmed in non-human primates.

**2**

**Prognosis:** Average global temperature exceeds 6.5 Degree's Celsius within 3 decades. The Continental U.S., Europe, China, Russia. Mostly desert. Mortality rate within 6 decades: 95%. Within a century: 99.9%.

    Filoviruses are not naturally transmitted by aerosol. They are, however, highly infectious as breathable
    0.8–1.2 micrometre droplets in laboratory conditions; because of this potential route of infection,
    these viruses have been classified as Category A biological weapons.

**1.**

We made it better. Much better.

**Prognosis:** 70% global mortality rate, mean time to this number: 6 months.

**Prognosis:** Percent chance of survival of the remaining 30%: 54%. Mean time to failure: 3 decades.

Happy New Year.

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title: Happy New Year

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about how the world changed from 2000 to 2047?

answer: In 2047, the average global temperature is over 4.6 degrees higher than it was in 2000. The world is beginning to crumble. When the bomb was dropped in New York, there were no major incidences of conflict or war around the world, and people look happy and hopeful. Last decade, India and Pakistan half wiped each other off the map. Water began to run out.

text: The answer does not give a precise sequence of events in the world from 2000 to 2047. The answer needs to be rewritten.

refinement: From 2000 to 2047, the world crumbled into chaos and systematic decline. Firstly, the average global temperatures were 4.6 degrees higher than they were at the turn of the Millennium. Then the internet was invented, and the people seemed happy and hopeful as there were no major incidences of conflict or war. However, as time went by, the news of another war and famine circulated. Then the global pandemic symptoms began to worsen. In the next decade, India and Pakistan almost wholly wiped each other off the map. At some point, everyone needed weapons as the world kept getting worse. With water shortage, rampant epidemics, and famine, the world was on the brink of disaster. Then, the world got off coal, oil, and solar panels. The population declined from 9.8 billion people to 7.6 billion, and the average global temperature exceeded 6.5 degrees celsius within 3 decades. Subsequently, the U.S, Europe, Russia, China mainly became deserts. In 6 months, the global mortality rate is expected to be 70%, and the percent chance of survival of the remaining would be 54% in 3 decades.

answer: 2000 was the year in which the world was founded, so 2018 was the year in which the narrator coined the term "the new millennium", 700 years after the founding of the world as they knew it, at least as a Twitter buzz. Temperature rose by 4.6 degrees Celsius. The early stages were characterized by fever which doctors thought of as influenza-like symptoms. 7.6 billion people, of 9.8 billion, died. India and Pakistan nearly wiped each other off the map. There, water first ran out. The years that came after brought the same news of war and even more famine. The world became a desert. The narrator donated his body for experimentation so that scientists would understand the prognosis and possible solutions to this new pandemic.

text: The first line of the answer is highly inaccurate and not according to the story and should be removed or written accurately.

refinement: The year 2000, the new millenium, was the year in which the narrator was born. Within that year and the year 2047, temperature rose by 4.6 degrees Celsius. The early stages were characterized by fever which doctors thought of as influenza-like symptoms. 7.6 billion people, of 9.8 billion, died. India and Pakistan nearly wiped each other off the map. There, water first ran out. The years that came after brought the same news of war and even more famine. The world became a desert. The narrator donated his body for experimentation so that scientists would understand the prognosis and possible solutions to this new pandemic.

text: It's uncertain what the second line of the sentence is referring to and should be written with clarity or removed.

refinement: The year 2000, the new millenium, was the year in which the narrator was born. Within that year and the year 2047, temperature rose by 4.6 degrees Celsius. The early stages of the pandemic in the world at the time were characterized by influenza-like symptoms, general malaise, fever, chills, etc. 7.6 billion people, of 9.8 billion, died. India and Pakistan nearly wiped each other off the map. There, water first ran out. The years that came after brought the same news of war and even more famine. The world became a desert. The narrator donated his body for experimentation so that scientists would understand the prognosis and possible solutions to this new pandemic.

text: The number of people that died according to the answer is highly inaccurate. The model's response should give accurate details as they appear in the text.

refinement: The year 2000, the new millenium, was the year in which the narrator was born. Within that year and the year 2047, temperature rose by 4.6 degrees Celsius. The early stages of the pandemic in the world at the time were characterized by influenza-like symptoms, general malaise, fever, chills, etc. The population declined from 9.8 billion to 7.6 billion people. India and Pakistan nearly wiped each other off the map. There, water first ran out. The years that came after brought the same news of war and even more famine. The world became a desert. The narrator donated his body for experimentation so that scientists would understand the prognosis and possible solutions to this new pandemic.

text: 'There, water first ran out' does not refer to any subject in particular in the answer and is not a coherent sentence and should be rewritten or removed.

refinement: The year 2000, the new millenium, was the year in which the narrator was born. Within that year and the year 2047, temperature rose by 4.6 degrees Celsius. The early stages of the pandemic in the world at the time were characterized by influenza-like symptoms, general malaise, fever, chills, etc. The population declined from 9.8 billion to 7.6 billion people. India and Pakistan nearly wiped each other off the map. Following this, there was a water shortage. The years that came after brought the same news of war and even more famine. The world became a desert. The narrator donated his body for experimentation so that scientists would understand the prognosis and possible solutions to this new pandemic.

text: The last line of the answer is inaccurate, and nowhere in the text states such. This line should be removed or replaced with more relevant and accurate detail.

refinement: The year 2000, the new millennium, was the year in which the narrator was born. Within that year and the year 2047, the temperature rose by 4.6 degrees Celsius. The early stages of the pandemic in the world were characterized by influenza-like symptoms, general malaise, fever, chills, etc. The population declined from 9.8 billion to 7.6 billion people. India and Pakistan nearly wiped each other off the map. Following this, there was a water shortage. The years that came after brought the same news of war and even more famine. Subsequently, the U.S, Europe, Russia, China mainly became deserts. In 6 months, the global mortality rate is expected to be 70%, and the percent chance of survival of the remaining would be 54% in 3 decades.

answer: The story suggests that, by 2047, the world had already begun to crumble and the U.S. was partly to blame. Due to population growth, a variety of issues ranging from climate change to war, there is a 70% global mortality rate and a 54% chance of survival for those who are left.

text: Nowhere in the story indicated that the U.S was partly to blame for the global damage. The model made that up and should remove that answer line and replace it with something accurate.

refinement: The story suggests that, by 2047, the world had already begun to crumble. Due to population growth, a variety of issues ranging from climate change to war, there is a 70% global mortality rate and a 54% chance of survival for those who are left.

text: The answer omits the sequence of events that occurred from 2000 till 2047. The answer should include them.

refinement: The story suggests that, by 2047, the world had already begun to crumble. The year 2000, the new millennium, was the year in which the narrator was born. Within that year and the year 2047, the temperature rose by 4.6 degrees Celsius. The early stages of the pandemic in the world were characterized by influenza-like symptoms, general malaise, fever, chills, etc. The population declined from 9.8 billion to 7.6 billion people. India and Pakistan nearly wiped each other off the map. Following this, there was a water shortage. The years that came after brought the same news of war and even more famine. Subsequently, the U.S, Europe, Russia, China mainly became deserts. In 6 months, the global mortality rate is expected to be 70%, and the percent chance of survival of the remaining would be 54% in 3 decades.

answer: From 2000 to 2047, the world crumbled into chaos and systematic decline. Average global temperatures were 4.6 degrees higher than they were at the turn of the Millennium. With famine, rampant epidemics, and water shortages plaguing the globe, the world was teetering on the brink of disaster by 2047. With odds of survival becoming increasingly unlikely, even small incidents of conflict or war could doom the human race.

answer: No answer

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about how the narrator predicts the future?

answer: The narrator predicts that global conditions will take a sharp turn for the worse within the next few decades, resulting in more conflicts and increased mortality rates, most likely reaching 90% within a century. However, the narrator also believes there is about a 54% chance of survival for the remainder of the population, despite the dire prognosis.

text: The first line of the answer should be rewritten more accurately.

refinement: The narrator predicts that global temperature will exceed 6.5 degrees celsius within three decades. Also, he predicts that China, Russia, the U.S, and Europe will become mostly deserts. Furthermore, the mortality rate will increase 95% within six decades and 99.9% within a century. However, he believes there would be a 54% chance of survival for the remainder of the population, despite the dire prognosis.

answer: The narrator predicts the future based on an outbreak of the ebola virus. He knows that there was no major war or conflict reported globally during the first 6 months of the new millennium. He also predicts that the next 3 decades would be mostly desert due to a rise in the global temperature. He cites negative probabilities for development for extinction facilities for the ebola virus.

text:
The first and last lines of the answer are inaccurate and not according to the text. Those lines should be written more accurately.
The story does not say the world would be mostly desert in the next three decades because of a temperature rise; instead, it mentions the countries that would become deserts by then. The response should restructure this aspect of the answer.

refinement: The narrator predicts that global temperature will exceed 6.5 degrees celsius within three decades. He knows that no major war or conflict was reported globally during the first 6 months of the new millennium. He also predicts that China, Russia, the U.S, and Europe will become mostly deserts in the next 3 decades. Furthermore, the mortality rate will increase 95% within six decades and 99.9% within a century. However, he believes there would be a 54% chance of survival for the remainder of the population, despite the dire prognosis.

answer: The narrator believes that average global temperature will exceed 6.5 Degree's Celsius within 3 decades. Most of the world will become desert. They predict that mortality rate will dramaticly increase.

text: 'Dramatically' is wrongly spelled, the model omits the article 'the' before 'mortality' and 'average,' and 'degrees' should not have an apostrophe before the 's.' All these should be corrected.

refinement: The narrator believes that the average global temperature will exceed 6.5 Degrees Celsius within 3 decades. Furthermore, most of the world will become desert. They predict that the mortality rate will dramatically increase.

answer: The story suggests that the world is in decline and headed towards a cataclysmic and catastrophic end. The narrator claims that the cause of the decline is human activity, and concludes that there is a 54% chance that the remaining population will be wiped out within three decades. The story also suggests that the current level of global conflict and violence will contribute to the likelihood of total global annihilation.

text: Cataclysmic and catastrophe mean the same thing. Using both words in the same sentence is redundant. The model should eliminate one of them.

refinement: The story suggests that the world is in decline and headed towards a catastrophic end. The narrator claims that the cause of the decline is human activity, and concludes that there is a 54% chance that the remaining population will be wiped out within three decades. The story also suggests that the current level of global conflict and violence will contribute to the likelihood of total global annihilation.

text: The answer omits that war, famine, and the global pandemic will contribute to the likelihood of total global destruction.

refinement: The story suggests that the world is in decline and headed towards a catastrophic end. The narrator claims that the cause of the decline is human activity and concludes that there is a 54% chance that the remaining population will be wiped out within three decades. The story also suggests that the current global conflict, famine, and the ebola virus pandemic will contribute to the likelihood of total global destruction.

answer: The narrator mentions a video he has from when Time Square still had a celebratory feel. Through this video, they know what they have to do to stop the collapse of civilization. It seems that they have also included a longer timeline on how the world could come to an end.

text: The answer does not directly answer the question and should be rewritten.

refinement: The narrator predicts that global temperature will exceed 6.5 degrees celsius within three decades. He knows that no major war or conflict was reported globally during the first 6 months of the new millennium. He also predicts that China, Russia, the U.S, and Europe will become mostly deserts in the next 3 decades. Furthermore, the mortality rate will increase 95% within six decades and 99.9% within a century. However, he believes there would be a 54% chance of survival for the remainder of the population, despite the dire prognosis.


text:
The flickering lights highlight the ship’s icy hallway only once every few seconds. It’s probably better that way, considering that when it can be seen it’s quite a mess. Scattered with shell casings, strewn papers and stray sparks from exposed wires. Not to mention the occasional body or body part that lay in the way as Chad slowly steps through, careful not to trip over the many obstacles. He waits patiently for the lights to flicker again, so he can move freely with no worry of what’s in his way, and searching for another living soul. He tries to call out, but the cold has rendered his throat quite useless when it comes to shouting. Still he must make the attempt. “Hello!” He tries to scream. It sounded as if the word itself tore open his insides as he spewed it out. Chad places his hand on his throat and continues, content with a quiet search.

As he makes his way through more dead end areas of the ship, Chad begins to lose hope of finding any more lost survivors, until he hears a faint moaning coming from the Captain’s quarters. He stops and listens for a moment. The moans come again. Chad walks towards the open room and puts his back against the wall, creeping his head around the corner. Inside, lying on the bed in the left corner is Captain Roberts, half naked and freezing, blood trickling down his ears and mouth. His skin seems more like a thin pale sheet that’s stretched tightly over his bones, and his hair on his head is patchy, as if he’s been pulling it out. Chad brings himself back around and tilts his head back, rolling his eyes. He sighs and marches into the Captain’s room. “Sir.” He says as he walks up to him. The Captain’s hand is bleeding and balled up in a fist.

“Whosat?” Captain Roberts whispers, eyes rolling around in every direction.

“Lieutenant Chad Harper, sir.” The Captain blinks, almost in awe, and then chuckles to himself.

“Come here, Lieutenant.” Chad kneels down beside the Captain, whose fist reaches out for his hand. Chad cups the Captain’s fist as he releases the item he was clinging so hard to. Chad looks into his now bloody hand to see two brown-stained silver bars. “I’m giving you command, Lieutenant.” Now it’s Chad’s turn to chuckle, but he can’t stop there. Soon his scoffs become laughs, and then what seems to be a mix of crying and bellowing that echo through the empty corridors of the stone cold prison they’re trapped in.

“Command?” Chad replies, wiping tears from his eyes, “Command of what? There’s nobody here! It’s just us!”

“Jesus, kid.” Captain Roberts says, “Is that all you do is complain? Ever since we lost you’ve treated it like the Goddamn Crucifixion.” He turns his head and coughs a fair amount of blood onto the walls. Chad bows his head and traces the sign of the Cross on his body.

“May Christ have mercy on your soul for making such a joke.” He says, raising his head. The Captain looks at him and tries to sit up. Chad puts his hands on the Captain’s shoulders and gently presses him back down. “You need to rest, sir.” The Captain’s attempt took much more out of him than expected. He begins to breathe heavy, as if he’d just run a marathon. Chad picks up a chair that’s been lying on the floor and sits down next to the Captain.

“I know you’ve suffered, lad.” Captain Roberts says, “We all have. But that’s no excuse to just abandon all this.” His hands wave around the room flimsily. Chad looks around and sighs.

“All what, sir? We don’t have anything. Everyone is either dead or captured. We’re on the losing side of a war and I don’t even know what it is we’re fighting for!” Chad’s voice breaks away again as he begins to shout. “I didn’t even want to be in this! I was dragged! I left a wife and a daughter behind, risking my life for reasons I’m still not sure of.” The Captain remains silent. His eyelids are halfway shut. “Sir.” Chad begins, “I’m sorry, but I have to go. There’s just too much blood here. I’ve had enough of this senseless massacre.” He stands up and turns to walk out the door. The Captain sputters.

“You think you’ll find a decent place to stand in this massacre?” Chad stops, and turns back towards the Captain. “Well there isn’t one. Everybody’s involved, like it or not.

“Well then what do you suggest I do, sir?”

“Stand with me. Keep up the good fight. We’re on the losing side against heaven, kid. They’ve got the power, but we’ve got the people. We may have sticks and stones compared to their rockets and lasers, but we’ve got a lotta sticks and stones.” The Captain’s eyelids flutter as he coughs more blood onto his pillow.

“You’re standing days are done, sir.” Chad says, “I mean no disrespect in that. You’re dying, and I’m all that’s left. This is my chance to leave, and to find a place where I can be at peace. Maybe start a new family. Have a life in exchange for the one that was taken from me. Everyone will just assume the whole ship’s been taken.” Chad bows his head. “I hope you understand. I was never meant to do this.” Chad looks up at the Captain. His eyes are closed and there are no white clouds that escape his mouth, which hangs open like an old fool who has fallen asleep drunk in his recliner.

Chad leaves the Captain’s quarters and marches up the hallway and to a steel door that’s sealed shut. To the side rests a digital keypad. Chad inputs a code, and the doors swiftly slide open. “Welcome, Lieutenant Harper.” A deep male voice echoes as Chad steps through into the flight deck. Outside the window lies an endless black ocean filled with little sparkling stars, along with several other ships that have been destroyed. Their debris float slowly across Chad’s view. He walks up to the center of the flight deck, where a digital map is displayed on the table. He looks down to see that a rendezvous point has been highlighted two Astronomical Units away, on a dead planet orbiting a Red Dwarf. Four Astronomical Units away lies another, more appealing place to park; a fairly new planet that was recently discovered and inhabited 200 years prior, called Geisa. Chad closes the map and takes a seat in the Captain’s chair. “How much fuel do we have, Mark?”

“Enough, Lieutenant Harper.” Mark replies.

“That’s not an answer. How many AUs can we travel given the damage?”

“Roughly five, Lieutenant. Where would you have me direct us?” Chad sits in his chair, one hand wrapped around his face and sweating, despite the freezing temperature. In his other hand lays the Captain’s silver bars. He stares at them, a look of anger quickly growing on his face.

“You son of a bitch.” Chad whispers as he pins the medal to his uniform.

“What was that, Lieutenant?”

“It’s Captain, Mark. And take us to the damn rendezvous point.”

title: The Captain

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Summarize the surprise in the plot.

answer: The surprise in the plot is that Chad is the new captain of the ship.

answer: The surprise in the plot is that it is revealed that the Captain was giving Chad command and trying to give him a reason to keep fighting on.

answer: The surprise in the plot is that it is revealed that the Captain is dead.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Summarize the primary source of tension in the story.

answer: Chad Harper is on a ship with a dying captain. The captain gives him command and then dies. Chad wants to leave the ship and start a new life.

text: The answer omits that Chad initially refuses the new position but later yields. It should include this.

refinement: Chad Harper is on a ship with a dying captain. The captain gives him command and then dies. Chad wants to leave the ship and start a new life. He initially refuses the command bestowed on him by the captain but later yields.

answer: The primary source of tension in the story is Chad's struggle to decide whether to stay with the Captain or leave. Chad is in a difficult position because he is the lone survivor of a massacre and the Captain is dying. Chad is torn between leaving and staying because he wants to start a new life, but he also wants to honor the Captain's dying wish.

answer: Chad Harper is on a ship with a dying captain. The captain gives him command and then dies. The captain asks Chad to stay, and Chad refuses. Chad wants to leave the ship and start a new life.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Summarize how the main character's situation changes over the story.

answer: Chad begins the story by searching for more survivors on the ship, but he's losing hope. He finds the captain and is given command of the ship. The captain dies, and Chad leaves the ship.

text: Chad does not leave the ship. The last sentence is inaccurate. Correct this.

refinement: Chad begins the story by searching for more survivors on the ship, but he's losing hope. He finds the captain and is given command of the ship. The captain dies, and Chad assumes his new position as the ship's captain.

answer: The main character, Chad, is on an icy hallway of a ship with a lot of dead bodies and body parts. He is looking for the captain. He finds the captain, but the captain is dying. The captain gives him a medal and tells him to take command. The captain dies. Chad is on the losing side of a war and was dragged into the fight. He leaves and goes to the flight deck.

answer: The main character, Chad, is on an icy hallway of a ship with a lot of dead bodies and body parts. He is looking for the captain. He finds the captain, but the captain is dying. The captain gives him a medal and tells him to take command. The captain dies. Chad leaves and goes to the flight deck.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about the details of the war?

answer: The story does not mention any details of the war.

answer: No answer


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thumb|right|200px|Belgian politician and lawyer BASILE-JEAN RISOPOULOS, (27 October 1919 – 5 May 1997)[1] was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian senate from 1968 to 1974.[2]

Early life

Basile-Jean Risopoulos was born on 27 October 1919 in Schaerbeek to a modest family. His father was Greek and his mother was Belgian. His brother, Stéphane, became an Agricultural engineer after his studies at Gembloux. In 1954, Risopolous married Francine Willems, a Belgian lawyer. They had two children; Sylvie, who became Administrative Director at the French Community Commission, and André, a criminal lawyer.[3]

Basile-Jean Risopoulos studied at the official school on boulevard Clovis and at the Atheneum of Schaerbeek. Risopoulos attended the Université libre de Bruxelles, where he was a double major in history and law. It was here where he became interested in politics, joining the Liberal Party and becoming the president of the young liberals of Schaerbeek at age 19.[4]

From 1940 to 1942, Risopoulos became a secondary school teacher in history and geography at the Athénée de Saint-Gilles.[5]

During the Second world war, he received his diploma in history and his doctorate in law. He took the lawyer's oath, but did not immediately start his legal career.[6]

In 1942, Risopoulos entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities. He spent seven months in Saint-Giles Prison before being sent to Merksplas where he escaped, becoming a fugitive.[7]

Toward the end of the war, Risopoulos traveled to Scotland where he received training to become a Commando in the British Army.[8] In 1945, he participated in the Baltic Offensive, and the liberation of several Nazi concentration camps.[9]

Career

Legal career

After five months in Germany, Risopoulos continued his legal career, working as an intern with the Brussels bar association and beginning a position with the Ministry of Reconstruction, where he began his career as a lawyer.[10] He served as president of the Young Bar Association from 1961 to 1962 and as secretary of the Belgian Bar Association from 1963 to 1965.[11]

Career in politics

Risopoulos continued his job as a lawyer while pursuing a career as a politician. In January 1965 he became a delegate to the Liberal Party's convention in Liege and later served on the Commission for Improvement of Community Relations (Meyers Commission).[12]

In reaction to the growing Flemish nationalist movement, Risopoulos stood up for liberal views, advocating for bilingualism and defending the rights of Francophones in Flanders.[13]

In 1968, the Walen buiten affair at the Université de Louvain led to the end of the PSC/PLPcoalition government and created a political division where political parties were based on linguistic differences.[14] De ce fait, Basile-Jean Risopoulos entre dans les “groupe des 28” afin de préparer la réforme de l'État belge.[15]

From 1968 to 1974, Risopoulos served in the Senate as a member from the Province of Brabant.[16] From 1974 to 1976 he was the President of the Liberal Party's Brussels division and a participant in the Senate debates on Belgian federalism until 1977. He was later elected to the Chamber of Representatives, where he served from 1977 to 1985.[17] Risopoulos later founded Rassemblement bruxellois with François Persoons, Lucine Outers, André Lagasse, et Antoinnette Spaak with the goal to defend and protect the rights of francophones in the Brussels Region.

In 1978, Risopoulos rejoined the Francophone Democratic Federalists[18] because, according to him, the other parties had not done enough to prevent the rise of Flemish Nationalist movements.[19]

From 1986 to 1989, he served as president of the first Brussels Regional Council as well as the Vice President to the Prime Minister of the French Community Commission and an échevin for the City of Brussels.[20] From 1994 to 1997 he took part in the community management of Ixelles, where he became the échevin for Finance, Personnel and Litigation.[21]

Other roles

During his career, Risopoulos was a patron of performance art, following the work of the Mudra Ballet school, and the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. He was also an active card player, playing with the Maison de la Belote. In 1983, he founded a branch of the Richelieu Club in Brussels. The club serves to defend French culture and language.[22]

From 1971 to 1975, in addition to his legal and political positions, he served as Vice President for the administrative council of Université libre de Bruxelles,[23] President of the Maison de la Francité as well as a member of the AFAL (Francophone Association of Friendship and Liaison).[24]

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title: Basile-Jean Risopoulos

question: Who was Basile-Jean Risopoulos?

answer: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian senate from 1968 to 1974, president of the Liberal Party's Brussels division, and member of the Chamber of Representatives.

text: "member of the Chamber of Representatives." - must indicate when. Provide a date.

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian senate from 1968 to 1974, president of the Liberal Party's Brussels division, and member of the Chamber of Representatives from 1977 to 1985.

text: Remove comma in "Liberal Party's Brussels division,"

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian senate from 1968 to 1974, president of the Liberal Party's Brussels division and member of the Chamber of Representatives from 1977 to 1985.

answer: Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician, who served in the Belgian senate until 1974 and again from 1977 to 1985.

text: "and again from 1977 to 1985." - he wasn't elected to the senate, but to the Chamber of Representatives, where he served from 1977 to 1985.

refinement: Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician, who served in the Belgian senate until 1974 and was elected to the Chamber of Representatives, where he served from 1977 to 1985.

text: Add the exact date when he served in the senate for better clarity.

refinement: Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician, who served in the Belgian senate from 1968 to 1974 and was elected to the Chamber of Representatives, where he served from 1977 to 1985.

answer: Basile-Jean Risopoulos is a Belgian politician and lawyer who served in the Belgian Senate from 1968 to 1974.

question: What was Risopoulos's first job after he left university?

answer: He worked as a history and geography teacher at the Athénée de Saint-Gilles as a secondary school teacher.

text: "He worked as a history and geography teacher at the Athénée de Saint-Gilles as a secondary school teacher." - sounds redundant and makes it seem as if he had two jobs. Rephrase the sentence.

refinement: He worked as a secondary school teacher in history and geography at the Athénée de Saint-Gilles.

answer: He became a secondary school teacher.

answer: He became a secondary school teacher of history and geography at the Athénée de Saint-Gilles.

question: What did Basile-Jean Risopoulos do during World War 2?

answer: During World War 2, Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a member of the "Secret Army" before getting arrested and sent to a prison camp. He later joined the British Commandos and participated in the liberation of Nazi concentration camps.

text: Add that he escaped from the prison camp.

refinement: During World War 2, Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a member of the "Secret Army" before getting arrested and sent to a prison camp, where he escaped. He later joined the British Commandos and participated in the liberation of Nazi concentration camps.

answer: During World War 2, Risopoulos joined the Secret Army, was arrested by German authorities, and eventually escaped from a prison in Malines. He went on to serve in the British Army until the end of the war. Later on, he served as an advocate for the rights of the Francophone minority in Flanders during the divided linguistic landscape of Belgian politics, before serving in various roles in local governments in Brussels.

text: "escaped from a prison in Malines." - The prison was in Merksplas, not Malines.

refinement: During World War 2, Risopoulos joined the Secret Army, was arrested by German authorities, and eventually escaped from a prison in Merksplas. He went on to serve in the British Army until the end of the war. Later on, he served as an advocate for the rights of the Francophone minority in Flanders during the divided linguistic landscape of Belgian politics, before serving in various roles in local governments in Brussels.

text: "He went on to serve in the British Army until the end of the war." - this was never implied. Rewrite this section and include the correct information.

refinement: During World War 2, Risopoulos joined the Secret Army, was arrested by German authorities, and eventually escaped from a prison in Merksplas. He went on to serve in the British Army towards the end of the war, becoming a Commando who participated in the liberation of several Nazi concentration camps during the Baltic Offensive. Later on, he served as an advocate for the rights of the Francophone minority in Flanders during the divided linguistic landscape of Belgian politics, before serving in various roles in local governments in Brussels.

text: "Later on, he served as an advocate for the rights of the Francophone minority in Flanders during the divided linguistic landscape of Belgian politics, before serving in various roles in local governments in Brussels." - this section is irrelevant and has nothing to do with the war. Should be deleted.

refinement: During World War 2, Risopoulos joined the Secret Army, was arrested by German authorities, and eventually escaped from a prison in Merksplas. He went on to serve in the British Army towards the end of the war, becoming a Commando who participated in the liberation of several Nazi concentration camps during the Baltic Offensive.

answer: He enlisted into the army but was captured by the Germans. After seven months in prison, he escaped and became a fugitive.

text: Needs more details.

refinement: He enlisted into the Secret Army but was captured by the Germans. After seven months in prison, he escaped and became a fugitive. He later joined the British Commandos towards the end of the war and participated in the liberation of Nazi concentration camps during the Baltic Offensive.

question: What job did Risopoulos hold immediately after the World War?

answer: He continued being a lawyer while pursuing a career as a politician.

answer: He became a secondary school teacher.

text: "He became a secondary school teacher." - this was his pre-war job. Risopoulos continued his legal career after spending five months in Germany and worked as a lawyer. A complete rewrite is needed.

refinement: Risopoulos became a lawyer for the Ministry of Reconstruction while pursuing a career as a politician.

answer: Risopoulos became an interpreter for the British Army during the world war.

text: "Risopoulos became an interpreter for the British Army during the world war." - he became a Commando, not an interpreter, but his first job after the war was a lawyer.

refinement: Risopoulos became a lawyer for the Ministry of Reconstruction while pursuing a career as a politician.

question: Write a ~6 sentence summary.

answer: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian Senate from 1968 to 1974. He was an active member of the Liberal Party throughout his career and he later founded the Rassemblement Bruxellois in order to defend the rights of Francophones in the Brussels Region. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions defending bilingualism.

text: "defending bilingualism." - change the preposition "to defending"

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian Senate from 1968 to 1974. He was an active member of the Liberal Party throughout his career and he later founded the Rassemblement Bruxellois in order to defend the rights of Francophones in the Brussels Region. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to defending bilingualism.

text: Lacks some important aspects of Risopoulos' life, including his military service. Did not meet the 6-sentence requirement.

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian Senate from 1968 to 1974. He entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. Risopoulos became a lawyer for the Ministry of Reconstruction after the war while pursuing a political career. He was an active member of the Liberal Party throughout his career and he later founded the Rassemblement Bruxellois in order to defend the rights of Francophones in the Brussels Region. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to defending bilingualism and was a patron of performance arts.

answer: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician whose career spanned several decades. He served on the Liberal Party's commission on improving community relations, as a senator in the Belgian Parliament, and even as the president of the Brussels Regional Council. Risopoulos was a prominent member of the French Belgian community, fighting for bilingualism and defending the rights of Francophones in Flanders. He placed great value on the promotion of French culture, joining the Richelieu Club in 1983 to that end.

text: Did not meet the 6-sentence requirement.

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician whose career spanned several decades. He entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. He served on the Liberal Party's commission on improving community relations, as a senator in the Belgian Parliament, and even as the president of the Brussels Regional Council. Risopoulos was a prominent member of the French Belgian community, fighting for bilingualism and defending the rights of Francophones in Flanders. He placed great value on the promotion of French culture, joining the Richelieu Club in 1983 to that end.

answer: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian Senate from 1968 to 1974 and later served in the Chamber of Representatives from 1977 to 1985. He was a force in the broardening of federalism during the escalating Flemish Nationalist movement in the 1970's and was a patron of performance art. Risopolous left a lasting impact on the citizens of Brussels, as he served as president of the first Brussels Regional Council from 1986-1989.

text: Did not meet the 6-sentence requirement.

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian Senate from 1968 to 1974 and later served in the Chamber of Representatives from 1977 to 1985. He entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. He was a force in the broardening of federalism during the escalating Flemish Nationalist movement in the 1970's and was a patron of performance art. Risopolous left a lasting impact on the citizens of Brussels, as he served as president of the first Brussels Regional Council from 1986-1989.

text: "broardening" - correct spelling is "broadening"

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian Senate from 1968 to 1974 and later served in the Chamber of Representatives from 1977 to 1985. He entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. He was a force in the broadening of federalism during the escalating Flemish Nationalist movement in the 1970's and was a patron of performance art. Risopolous left a lasting impact on the citizens of Brussels, as he served as president of the first Brussels Regional Council from 1986-1989.

text: Fix apostrophe use in "1970's" and change it to "1970s"

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian lawyer and politician who served in the Belgian Senate from 1968 to 1974 and later served in the Chamber of Representatives from 1977 to 1985. He entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. He was a force in the broadening of federalism during the escalating Flemish Nationalist movement in the 1970s and was a patron of performance art. Risopolous left a lasting impact on the citizens of Brussels, as he served as president of the first Brussels Regional Council from 1986-1989.

answer: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian politician and lawyer who worked on the reform of the Belgian state. He also served in the Senate and Chamber of Representatives and took part in preserving the rights of Francophones in Brussels Region. Risopoulos contributed heavily to improving bilingualism in Flanders and led the first Brussels Regional Council.

text: Did not meet the 6-sentence requirement.

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian politician and lawyer who worked on the reform of the Belgian state. He entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. He also served in the Senate and Chamber of Representatives and took part in preserving the rights of Francophones in Brussels Region. Risopoulos contributed heavily to improving bilingualism in Flanders and led the first Brussels Regional Council.

text: "in Brussels Region." - add "the"

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian politician and lawyer who worked on the reform of the Belgian state. He entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. He also served in the Senate and Chamber of Representatives and took part in preserving the rights of Francophones in the Brussels Region. Risopoulos contributed heavily to improving bilingualism in Flanders and led the first Brussels Regional Council.

answer:
Basile-Jean Risopoulos is a Belgian politician and lawyer who served in the Belgian Senate for six years.

Basile-Jean Risopoulosstudeis at the official school on boulevard Clovis and at the Artheneum of Schaerbeek. From 1940 to 1942, Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a school teacher in history and geography. However, when World War 2 broke out, he enlisted as a member of the Secret Army.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos was captured by the Germans while was imprisoned for seven months before his escape.

After the war, Basile-Jean Risopoulos continued his law practice while pursuing a career as a politician.

text: "Risopoulosstudeis" - needs to be separated. Correct the spelling of "studies"

refinement:
Basile-Jean Risopoulos is a Belgian politician and lawyer who served in the Belgian Senate for six years.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos studies at the official school on boulevard Clovis and at the Artheneum of Schaerbeek. From 1940 to 1942, Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a school teacher in history and geography. However, when World War 2 broke out, he enlisted as a member of the Secret Army.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos was captured by the Germans while was imprisoned for seven months before his escape.

After the war, Basile-Jean Risopoulos continued his law practice while pursuing a career as a politician.

text: "is a Belgian politician" - indicates that he is still alive. Change to "was"

refinement:
Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian politician and lawyer who served in the Belgian Senate for six years.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos studies at the official school on boulevard Clovis and at the Artheneum of Schaerbeek. From 1940 to 1942, Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a school teacher in history and geography. However, when World War 2 broke out, he enlisted as a member of the Secret Army.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos was captured by the Germans while was imprisoned for seven months before his escape.

After the war, Basile-Jean Risopoulos continued his law practice while pursuing a career as a politician.

text: "Artheneum " - use correct spelling "Atheneum"

refinement:
Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian politician and lawyer who served in the Belgian Senate for six years.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos studies at the official school on boulevard Clovis and at the Atheneum of Schaerbeek. From 1940 to 1942, Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a school teacher in history and geography. However, when World War 2 broke out, he enlisted as a member of the Secret Army.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos was captured by the Germans while was imprisoned for seven months before his escape.

After the war, Basile-Jean Risopoulos continued his law practice while pursuing a career as a politician.

text: "while" - doesn't fit the sentence. Change it to "and" and delete "was"

refinement:
Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian politician and lawyer who served in the Belgian Senate for six years.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos studies at the official school on boulevard Clovis and at the Atheneum of Schaerbeek. From 1940 to 1942, Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a school teacher in history and geography. However, when World War 2 broke out, he enlisted as a member of the Secret Army.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos was captured by the Germans and imprisoned for seven months before his escape.

After the war, Basile-Jean Risopoulos continued his law practice while pursuing a career as a politician.

text: "law practice" - implies that he already has his own law office.

refinement:
Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a Belgian politician and lawyer who served in the Belgian Senate for six years.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos studies at the official school on boulevard Clovis and at the Atheneum of Schaerbeek. From 1940 to 1942, Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a school teacher in history and geography. However, when World War 2 broke out, he enlisted as a member of the Secret Army.

Basile-Jean Risopoulos was captured by the Germans and imprisoned for seven months before his escape.

After the war, Basile-Jean Risopoulos continued his law career while pursuing a career as a politician.

answer: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a lawyer and politician active in the Belgian government during the second half of the 20th century. Risopoulos believed in a unified Belgium and defended the rights of Francophones amid the growing Flemish nationalist movement. He served as president of the Hollande-based Liberal Party, senator, member of parliament, and eventually member of the first Brussels regional council. Risopoulos was also active in promoting French culture.

text: Did not meet the 6-sentence requirement.

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a lawyer and politician active in the Belgian government during the second half of the 20th century. Risopoulos believed in a unified Belgium and defended the rights of Francophones amid the growing Flemish nationalist movement. He served as president of the Hollande-based Liberal Party, senator, member of parliament, and eventually member of the first Brussels regional council. During World War II, he entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. Risopoulos was also active in promoting French culture.

text: "member of the" - add an "a" before member

refinement: Basile-Jean Risopoulos was a lawyer and politician active in the Belgian government during the second half of the 20th century. Risopoulos believed in a unified Belgium and defended the rights of Francophones amid the growing Flemish nationalist movement. He served as president of the Hollande-based Liberal Party, senator, member of parliament, and eventually a member of the first Brussels regional council. During World War II, he entered the Secret Army before being arrested by German authorities, who sent him to a prison in Saint-Giles and later to Merksplas. He escaped and joined the British Army, becoming a Commando who participated in the Baltic Offensive of 1945 that liberated several Nazi concentration camps. Risopoulos was also active in promoting French culture.


title: Carl Weber (American author)

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the article say about Carl Weber's career?

answer: Carl Weber is an American author and publisher. He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores. He published his first book, Lookin' for Luv, in 2000. His The Family Business series was made into a television series on BET. The first season aired in 2018. A second season set to air in 2020 was announced in 2019. Weber's novel Influence was adapted for BET Plus. He attended Virginia State University, where he received a B.S., and the University of Virginia, where he received an MBA.

text: The last sentence is irrelevant.

refinement: Carl Weber is an American author and publisher. He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores. He published his first book, Lookin' for Luv, in 2000. His The Family Business series was made into a television series on BET. The first season aired in 2018. A second season set to air in 2020 was announced in 2019. Weber's novel Influence was adapted for BET Plus.

answer: Carl Weber is an American author and publisher. He has published a number of books, and his novels have been made into a television series. He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores.

answer: Carl Weber is an American author and publisher. He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores. He published his first book, Lookin' for Luv, in 2000. His The Family Business series was made into a television series on BET. The first season aired in 2018. A second season set to air in 2020 was announced in 2019. Weber's novel Influence was adapted for BET Plus.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about Weber's private life?

answer: Weber is from Jamaica, Queens, New York.

answer: No answer


text:
The 1997 SINGER AKAI CUP was held in Sharjah, UAE, between April 3-11, 1997. Three national teams took part: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe.

The 1997 Singer Akai Cup started with a double round-robin tournament where each team played the other twice. The two leading teams qualified for the final. Sri Lanka won the tournament and US$40,000. Runners-up Pakistan won US$25,000 and Zimbabwe US$10,000.[1]

The beneficiaries of the tournament were Waqar Younis and Saeed Ahmed who each received US$35,000, and Aslam Khokhar, Israr Ali and Zulfiqar Ahmed (all Pakistan) who each received US$10,000.

Squads

Pakistan

-   Wasim Akram (captain)
-   Rameez Raja
-   Sajid Ali
-   Ijaz Ahmed
-   Shahid Afridi
-   Inzamam-ul-Haq
-   Saleem Malik
-   Mohammad Wasim
-   Mushtaq Ahmed
-   Moin Khan (wicket-keeper)
-   Saqlain Mushtaq
-   Waqar Younis
-   Mohammad Zahid
-   Shahid Nazir

[2]

Sri Lanka

-   Arjuna Ranatunga (captain)
-   Sanath Jayasuriya
-   Romesh Kaluwitharana (wicket-keeper)
-   Marvan Atapattu
-   Aravinda de Silva
-   Hashan Tillakaratne
-   Roshan Mahanama
-   Ruwan Kalpage
-   Kumar Dharmasena
-   Chaminda Vaas
-   Upul Chandana
-   Muttiah Muralitharan
-   Nuwan Zoysa
-   Sajeewa de Silva

[3]

Zimbabwe

-   Alistair Campbell (captain)
-   Andy Flower (vice-captain/wicket-keeper/coach)
-   Eddo Brandes
-   Stuart Carlisle
-   Grant Flower
-   Everton Matambanadzo
-   JA Rennie
-   Bryan Strang
-   Paul Strang
-   Heath Streak
-   Dirk Viljoen
-   Andy Whittall
-   Guy Whittall
-   Craig Wishart

[4]

Matches

Group stage

[5]

  Team   P     W   L   T   NR   NRR      Points
  ------ ----- --- --- --- ---- -------- --------
         | 4   3   1   0   0    +0.197   6
         | 4   2   2   0   0    +0.275   4
         | 4   1   3   0   0    -0.455   2

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Final

[1]

[2] Pakistan Squad

[3] Sri Lanka Squad

[4] Zimbabwe Squad

[5] https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/61003.html?view=pointstable

title: 1996–97 Singer Akai Cup

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Summarize the main context of this text.

answer: The text is about the 1997 Singer Akai Cup, a cricket match between teams Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

answer: The 1997 Singer Akai cup was held in Sharjah. There were three national teams that took part - Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The tournament started with a double round-robin system, where each team played one another twice. The two leading teams qualified for the final.

answer: The 1997 Singer Akai cup was held in Sharjah. There were three national teams that took part - Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The tournament started with a double round-robin system, where each team played one another twice. The two leading teams qualified for the final. Sri Lanka won the tournament.


text:
First try at a short story, I would love to hear what you think!

The story of James Butler

This is the story of James Butler. Now James Butler is a very ordinary man, living in an ordinary house with an ordinary wife and two of the most ordinary children in the world. James Butler works an ordinary job in an ordinary office, and an ordinary plant sits on the edge of his ordinary desk. When he gets home at exactly 6 in the evening, James Butler enjoys reading ordinary books or watching ordinary shows on his ordinary television. Now nothing would give us the impression that something is out of the ordinary in this man’s ordinary life. Nothing but a giant glass wall that separates James Butler from another world. Now in that other world, there lives a James Butler. Now James Butler lives a very extraordinary life. James Butler lives in the most extraordinary house with an extraordinary wife and two of the most extraordinary children in the world. James Butler works an extraordinary job in an extraordinary workplace. When he gets home, at whichever time suits him most, James Butler enjoys doing extraordinary things, like rock climbing or playing extraordinary chess championships at his extraordinary local chess club.

Now, apart from the fact that James Butler is a very extraordinary man, and the other James Butler is a very ordinary man, there’s one more thing that separates these two James Butlers. When James Butler wakes up on an ordinary Monday morning, and looks in his ordinary mirror before an ordinary Monday morning shave, there is no smile on his face. There’s sadness in his eyes, and bags under his eyes from a lack of sleep. When James Butler goes to work on this very ordinary Monday morning, there is no smile on his face. When James Butler works his ordinary 8-hour shift for his ordinary job, there is no smile on his face. Now the evening, that’s where it gets interesting. In the evening, when James Butler sits in an ordinary bus to make his way home, something not quite ordinary happens. Every evening, when James Butler returns to his ordinary house from his ordinary job, he looks through the window of the bus, trying to catch a glimpse of the James Butler on the other side of glass. Trying to catch just a small glimpse of the smile that sits upon the other James Butler’s face. Now that glimpse, that small of part of joy on the other side of the glass, that is what keeps the ordinary James Butler from going insane. Now going insane would be extremely extraordinary, and an ordinary man like James Butler wouldn’t want to go extraordinary now, would he?

But there’s another reason why James Butler tries to catch a glimpse of that smile every evening. The extraordinary James Butler, who leaves his job with a smile on his face every day, had a very ordinary past. It was a fun past, but an ordinary past. He watched his children grow up in a very ordinary fashion, and he loved his ordinary wife. When his children grew up and left the house to become adults themselves, James Butler started picking up hobbies for himself, and his life became extraordinary, filled with action, suspense and fun. Now our ordinary James Butler misses this kind of ordinary past. When James Butler was still a young, energetic man, and his wife was expecting their second child, something extraordinary happened. When our ordinary James Butler was working his 8-hour shift one day, he got a very extraordinary call from the hospital. His wife and first child had been in a car accident, and both had passed away on site. After hearing this news, James Butler excused himself and made his way home, where he drank an extraordinary amount of whiskey. This excessive amount of whiskey was the last extraordinary thing to happen in James Butler’s life. From that moment onwards, joy was hard to find for James Butler, and he lived from ordinary day to ordinary day, ordinary moment to ordinary moment, trying not to succumb to his grief. Eventually, maybe as a way of dealing with the sadness, but no one could quite tell, James Butler’s wife and children returned to him. They sat at his ordinary dinner table eating an ordinary spaghetti, and they slept in their ordinary beds at night. Now James Butler kept living like this until he was an old man, but he never became the happy man he once was. The presence of this wife and children gave him some comfort, but it was an empty shell, for every evening he would look at the other side of the glass and see what his life could have been.

But when James Butler was old and dying, something extraordinary happened once more, for the last time in his life. He got up and left his ordinary old man’s chair for the first time in a long while. James Butler then made his way outside, but left his coat and his hat hanging on their ordinary hooks in the hallway. He made his way along the glass wall, looking inside the entire way. On the other side sat an old man, wearing his coat and his hat. James Butler’s grand children came to visit him often, and even after the death of his wife joy still had a place in his life. Upon seeing this sight, our ordinary James Butler clenched his fists and started hitting the glass that had separated him from joy his entire life. It hurt, but he kept on hitting and hitting. Until finally, a crack appeared on the wall. As James Butler kept punching, the crack kept getting bigger and bigger, until finally after what seemed to be an eternity, it shattered. Billions of little pieces of glass came crashing down, and for the first time since that terrible accident, James Butler stepped to the other side of the wall.
On that other side of the wall is where James Butler died, with a smile on his face and a sea of glass surrounding him, while the other James Butler was nowhere to be found.

EDIT: Lay-out

title: [MF] The story of James Butler

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about what led to James Butler's very ordinary life?

answer: James Butler's ordinary life is the result of an extraordinary event that occurred in his life. He lost his wife and first child in a car accident, and he was never able to recover from the tragedy. He was an ordinary man who lived an ordinary life, and he never found joy in anything again.

text: James Butler's life after the death of his wife and child is irrelevant.

refinement: James Butler's ordinary life is the result of an extraordinary event that occurred in his life. He lost his wife and first child in a car accident, and he was never able to recover from the tragedy.

answer: James Butler lived a very ordinary life with his wife, two kids, and a job. His life was ordinary until his wife and first child died in a car accident. James Butler was grief-stricken, and his life became ordinary. He never became the happy man he once was. He lived from ordinary day to ordinary day, ordinary moment to ordinary moment, trying not to succumb to his grief.

answer: James Butler lived a very ordinary life with his wife, two kids, and a job. His life was ordinary until his wife and first child died in a car accident. James Butler was grief-stricken, and his life became ordinary.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about how James Butler's late wife and children returned to him?

answer: After James Butler's wife and first child passed in a car accident and left him, memories of what his life could've been were fleeting. As a solution to his seething, sadness and grief, his wife and children returned to him, visiting him from time to time, the latter growing up into an extraordinary James Butler while under his watchful eye. However, the mother (presumably dead) and children were only apparitions, figments of a shattered reconciliation that never materialized due to James Butler's continued mourning and sorrow, which rotted him down to a day-to-day shell of an existence.

text: While the answer correctly states that Butler's wife and child returned to him as hallucinations, its extraneous commentary is unnecessary, irrelevant, and contradictory to the story.

refinement: After James Butler's wife and first child passed in a car accident and left him, memories of what his life could've been were fleeting. His wife and children, at some point, returned to him as apparitions. James Butler joined them, in his mind, while dying.

answer: After James Butler's wife and first child passed in a car accident and left him, memories of what his life could've been were fleeting. As a solution to his seething, sadness and grief, his wife and children returned to him, visiting him from time to time, the latter growing up into an extraordinary James Butler while under his watchful eye. However, the mother (presumably dead) and children were only apparitions, figments of a shattered reconciliation that never materialized due to James Butler's continued mourning and sorrow, which rotted him down to a day-to-day shell of an existence.

answer: No answer