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_BATANG QUIAPO_ () is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Maricel Soriano.[1] The film is the first and only collaboration between Poe and Soriano, and was Poe's first film under Regal Films.[2] The film shattered box-office records of its time.[3][4][5]

Plot

The “King of Pickpockets” Baldo (Fernando Poe Jr.) has just been released from prison and is determined to start a new lease on life. Maria, a young pickpocket making a name for herself in the rough and tumble streets of Quiapo is drawn to Baldo and wants to become his understudy. Action and hilarity ensues as Baldo tries to put Maria through the straight path and along the way help the community rid itself of illegal drugs.

Cast

-   Fernando Poe Jr. as Baldomero “Baldo” Dimaguiba
-   Maricel Soriano as Maria
-   Sheryl Cruz as Sonea
-   Manilyn Reynes as Mona
-   Kristina Paner as Caring
-   Chuckie Dreyfus as Dodong
-   Christopher Paloma as Caloy
-   Mel Martinez as Totoy
-   Rez Cortez as Tikboy
-   Anita Linda as Iska
-   Augusto Victa as Minyong
-   Bomber Moran as Rading
-   Dencio Padilla as Momoy “Lugaw” David
-   Bella Flores as Mila
-   Geena Sablan as Ms. Ramos
-   Tony Carreon as Don Julian
-   Abbo dela Cruz as Daga
-   Rudy Meyer as Sgt. Lolomboy
-   Jose Romulo as Maj. Corrales
-   Karim Kiram as Minero
-   Tina Loy as Auring
-   Paquito Diaz as Kits
-   David Anderson as George
-   Nonoy de Guzman as Goon
-   Rene Hawkins as Goon
-   Belo Borja as Goon
-   Bert Garon as Goon
-   Bebot Davao as Goon
-   Renato Tanchingco as Goon
-   Boy Sta. Maria as Goon
-   Eddie Samonte as Goon
-   Romy Nario as Goon
-   Mario Caverio as Goon
-   Bebeng Amora as Goon
-   Jun Montano as Goon
-   Ernie David as Goon
-   Ronnie Olivas as Goon
-   Joe Estrada as Goon
-   George Wendth as Goon
-   Edgar Madriaga as Goon

Potential remake

Following the success of the television adaptation of _Ang Probinsyano_, _Batang Quiapo_ has been pegged by various news outlets as the likeliest next project by series lead Coco Martin and a possible replacement series for the former. The rumors of the possible adaptation of _Batang Quiapo_ as a TV series began when the film's theme, _Doon Lang_, was performed by Martin in a “duet” with Fernando Poe Jr. as the clip of the scene from the film was being played;[6] said scene originally featured Poe and Maricel Soriano singing in a duet.[7][8]

Martin has himself expressed interest in adapting more of Fernando Poe Jr.'s works for film and/or television,[9] as he had also previously adapted another Poe classic _Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday_[10] which was an entry into the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.[11] In addition to the interest Martin has in adapting the series for the small screen, several names had been linked to the planned remake as a potential leading lady, such as Liza Soberano[12] and Martin's rumored girlfriend, Julia Montes.[13] Rumors of its supposed impending adaptation further intensified when Martin met with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. The meeting though did not have anything to do with the adaptation of the film but was made to negotiate Moreno's cameo appearance in Martin's 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, _3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!_[14]

However, with _Ang Probinsyano_{{'}}s unprecedented run, the show having been extended multiple times,[15] the film's adaptation remains in limbo.

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title: Batang Quiapo

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What does Batang Quiapo mean?

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answer: Batang Quiapo is a 1986 film set in the streets of Quiapo, Manila featuring action and comedy.

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text: Batand Quiapo "is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film."

answer: Batang Quiapo (translated means "young brother") is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Fernando Poe Jr and Maricel Soriano.

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Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What is the film about?

answer: The 'King of Pickpockets' is released from prison aiming to start a new life when he runs into a young pickpocket who wishes to learn from him, but instead he wants to put her on the straight and narrow.

text: The film's main characters are "the “King of Pickpockets” Baldo," who "has just been released from prison," and "Maria, a young pickpocket making a name for herself in the rough and tumble streets of Quiapo."

text: The main plot is "Baldo [trying] to put Maria through the straight path and along the way help the community rid itself of illegal drugs."

answer: A 1980s Philippine action-comedy film.

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refinement: Batang Quiapo is a 1980s Philippine action-comedy film. In it the 'King of Pickpockets' is released from prison aiming to start a new life when he runs into a young pickpocket who wishes to learn from him, but instead he wants to put her on the straight and narrow.

text: Batang Quiapo "is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film."

answer: Batang Quiapo is an action-comedy film about Baldo, a "King of Pickpockets", who is newly released from prison. He attempts to train a young pickpocket, Maria, in order to rid their community of illegal drugs.

text: Baldo does not want to train Maria in pickpocketing, he wants to set her on a straight path.

refinement: Batang Quiapo is an action-comedy film about Baldo, a "King of Pickpockets", who is newly released from prison. He attempts to set a young pickpocket, Maria, on a straight path while ridding their community of illegal drugs.

text: The film's main characters are "the “King of Pickpockets” Baldo," who "has just been released from prison," and "Maria, a young pickpocket making a name for herself in the rough and tumble streets of Quiapo."

text: The main plot is "Baldo [trying] to put Maria through the straight path and along the way help the community rid itself of illegal drugs."

answer: "Batang Quiapo" is an action-comedy film about Baldo, a "King of Pickpockets" who is released from prison and determined to start a new lease on life. A young pickpocket named Maria befriends Baldo and wants to become his understudy. Together, they help rid their community of illegal drugs.

text: The film's main characters are "the “King of Pickpockets” Baldo," who "has just been released from prison," and "Maria, a young pickpocket making a name for herself in the rough and tumble streets of Quiapo."

text: The main plot is "Baldo [trying] to put Maria through the straight path and along the way help the community rid itself of illegal drugs."

answer: The film is about Baldo and Maria who are trying to rid the community of illegal drugs. Action and hilarity ensues. Baldo takes Maria under his wing and tries to put her through the straight path.

text: The main plot is "Baldo [trying] to put Maria through the straight path and along the way help the community rid itself of illegal drugs."

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Was the film a success?

answer: It shattered box-office records at the time, though it is not specified how.

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refinement: Yes, Batang Quiapo shattered box-office records of its time.

text: Batang Quiapo "shattered box-office records of its time."

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: Batang Quiapo is a comedic action movie about a thief turned good who tutors a young pickpocket. When they discover illegal drugs in the community, their attempts to rid the area of them cause mayhem.

text: The film's main characters are "the “King of Pickpockets” Baldo," who "has just been released from prison," and "Maria, a young pickpocket making a name for herself in the rough and tumble streets of Quiapo."

text: The main plot is "Baldo [trying] to put Maria through the straight path and along the way help the community rid itself of illegal drugs."

answer: Batang Quiapo tells the story of Baldomero "Baldo" Dimaguiba, a master pickpocket, who is released from prison and tries to mentor a new pickpocket, Maria. A series of events follow involving community clean-up and conflict with local criminals.

text: The film's main characters are "the “King of Pickpockets” Baldo," who "has just been released from prison," and "Maria, a young pickpocket making a name for herself in the rough and tumble streets of Quiapo."

text: The main plot is "Baldo [trying] to put Maria through the straight path and along the way help the community rid itself of illegal drugs."

answer: A page summarizing the Philippine 1986 action-film Batang Quiapo and describing potential remakes in the future.

text: Batang Quiapo's potential remakes were discussed in the passage.

answer: Batang Quiapo is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Fernando Poe Jr and Maricel Soriano.

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refinement: Batang Quiapo is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film centered around a veteran pickpocket trying to set a young girl straight while ridding their community of illegal drugs.

text: Batang Quiapo "is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Maricel Soriano."

answer: This article describes Batang Quiapo, a 1986 Philippine film that starred Fernando Poe Jr. and broke box-office records when it was released.

text: Batang Quiapo "is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Maricel Soriano."

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UDAYAKUMAR T is a sound designer and audiographer who has worked in more than 300 films, primarily in Tamil cinema.

Early life

Udayakumar. T is an alumnus of MGR Govt. Film & Television Institute, Taramani, Chennai. After graduation (in 1998) he went on to assist audiographer Deepan Chatterjee at Director Priyadarshan's 4 Frames Sound Company before venturing out independently. He now works in Knack Studios,Chennai. He made his debut as independent sound designer/engineer with Daas in 2005.

Career

Udayakumar has worked with both veterans and new generation directors including P.Vasu, R.Sunderrajan, Sundar.C, Hari, Pa.Ranjith, Siruthai Siva, Vetrimaran, M. Sasikumar, Bala, Samuthirakani, M. Rajesh, Ponram etc. His notable works includes Asuran, K 13, Kabali, Visaranai,[1] Peranmai, Vivegam, Chennai 600028 II, Madras, Demonte Colony etc. . His sound mix for Asuran,[2] played an important role in the commercial success of the film and was lauded for his work. Apart from sound designing and mixing, recently he made his foray into another domain, by doing script doctoring for the Tamil Film K 13.

Partial filmography

-   _Daas_
-   _Peranmai_
-   _Madras_
-   _Demonte Colony_
-   _Aranmanai_
-   _Maan Karathe_
-   _Vella Ila Pattathari_
-   _Pannaiyarum Padminiyum_
-   _Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal_
-   _Vallinam_
-   _Bramman_
-   _Nimirndhu Nil_
-   _Thalaivan_
-   _Yennamo Yetho_
-   _Un Samayal Araiyil_
-   _Enna Satham Indha Neram_
-   _Poojai_
-   _Thirudan Police_
-   _Naiigal Jaakirathai_
-   _Meaghamann_
-   _Aambala_
-   _Vai Raja Vai_
-   _Vaalu_
-   _Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga_
-   _Naanum Rowdy Dhan_
-   _Uppu Karuvadu_
-   _Thangamagan_
-   _Sathuran_
-   _Puli_
-   _Rajini Murugan_
-   _Aarathu Sinam_
-   _Sethupathi_
-   _Vetrivel_
-   _Ko2_
-   _Marudhu_
-   _Appa_
-   _Dharma Durai_
-   _Wagha_
-   _Rekka_
-   _Maveeran Kittu_
-   _Pazhaya Vannarapettai_
-   _Veera Sivaji_
-   _Kabali_
-   _Vedalam_
-   _Chennai 600028 II_
-   _Eeti_
-   _Singam 3_
-   _Kuttram 23_
-   _Yaakkai_
-   _Dora_
-   _Pa Pandi_
-   _7 Naatkal_
-   _Brindhavanam_
-   _Nenjil Thunivirundhal_
-   _Kodiveeran_
-   _Ulkuthu_
-   _Sketch_
-   _Thaanaa Serundha Koottam_
-   _Bhaagamathie_
-   _Madura Veeran_
-   _Kalakalappu 2_
-   _Veera_
-   _Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu_
-   _Tik Tik Tik_
-   _Semma Botha Aagathey_
-   _Ghajinikanth_
-   _60 Vayadu Maaniram_
-   _Annanukku Jai_
-   _Saamy Square_
-   _Jarugandi_
-   _Kaatrin Mozhi_'
-   _Adanga Maru_'
-   _Silukkuvarupatti Singam_
-   _Miruthan_
-   _Vivegam_
-   _Visaranai_
-   _Viswasam_
-   _Agnyaathavaasi_
-   _Goodachari_
-   _Merku Thodarchi Malai_
-   _Vada Chennai_
-   _Vantha Rajavthaan Varuven_
-   _Kanne kalaimaane_
-   _LKG_
-   _Thadam_
-   _July Kaatril_
-   _Kanchana 3_
-   _Devarattam_
-   _100_
-   _Mr.Local_
-   _Neeya 2_
-   _Seven_
-   _Nenjamundu Neramaiyundu Odu Raja_
-   _Suttu Pidika Utharavu_
-   _Thumbaa_
-   _Sindhubaadh_
-   _Dharmaprabhu_
-   _Ratchasi_
-   _Gorilla_
-   _Kazhugu 2_
-   _Kennedy Club_
-   _Viswasam_
-   _K 13_
-   _Aadai_
-   _Saaho_
-   _Aruvam_
-   _Asuran_
-   _Adutha Saattai_
-   _Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale_
-   _Pattas_
-   _Taana_
-   _Naadodigal 2_
-   _Seeru_
-   _Naan Sirithal_
-   _Irandaam Kuththu_
-   _Idam Porul Yaeval_

Awards and recognition

Many movies are made on the editing Table but movies do get developed at the mixing stage too like including filling logical loopholes thanks to Uday's expertise on commercial sensibilities. He is a recipient of Tamil Nadu State Award for Peranmai.[3] Also won the IIFA Award for Chennai 28 (Part 2 ) and Behindwoods Award for Madras and Demonte Colony.

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title: T. Uday Kumar

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What did T. Uday Kumar work after graduation?

answer: After graduation, T. Uday Kumar started working at Director Priyadarshan's 4 Frames Sound Company as audiographer Deepan Chatterjee's assistant.

text: After graduation (in 1998) he went on to assist audiographer Deepan Chatterjee at Director Priyadarshan's 4 Frames Sound Company

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text: UDAYAKUMAR T is a sound designer and audiographer who has worked in more than 300 films, primarily in Tamil cinema.

answer: After graduation, Udayakumar. T assisted audiographer Deepan Chatterjee before venturing out independently. He currently works as a sound designer and audiographer.

text: After graduation (in 1998) he went on to assist audiographer Deepan Chatterjee at Director Priyadarshan's 4 Frames Sound Company before venturing out independently. He now works in Knack Studios,Chennai. He made his debut as independent sound designer/engineer with Daas in 2005.

answer: After graduation, T. Uday Kumar assisted audiographer Deepan Chatterjee at Director Priyadarshan's 4 Frames Sound Company.

text: After graduation (in 1998) he went on to assist audiographer Deepan Chatterjee at Director Priyadarshan's 4 Frames Sound Company

answer: He went to assist audiographer Deepan Chatterjee.

text: After graduation (in 1998) he went on to assist audiographer Deepan Chatterjee

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Where does  T. Uday Kumar work now?

answer: Khan Studios, Chennai.

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answer: Udayakumar currently works at Knack Studios, Chennai.

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When did T. Uday Kumar make his debut as an independent sound designer/engineer?

answer: Udayakumar made his debut as an independent sound designer/engineer with the 2005 film Daas.

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text: He made his debut as an independent sound designer/engineer with Daas in 2005.

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answer: He made his debut in 2005.

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What was T. Uday Kumar's role in the movie Asuran?

answer: Udayakumar's role in the movie Asuran was sound design and mixing.

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answer: T. Uday Kumar is a sound designer and audiographer who has worked in more than 300 films, primarily in Tamil cinema. He is known for the movies Asuran, K 13, Kabali, Visaranai, Peranmai, Vivegam, etc. He is a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Award for Peranmai, the IIFA Award for Chennai 28 (Part 2 ), and the Behindwoods Award for Madras and Demonte Colony.

text: He is a recipient of Tamil Nadu State Award for Peranmai.[3] Also won the IIFA Award for Chennai 28 (Part 2 ) and Behindwoods Award for Madras and Demonte Colony.

answer: T. Uday Kumar is a sound designer/audiographer and writer in Tamil films from India. He recently work as a script doctor for the film K.13. Kumar also won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Peranmai in 2016.

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refinement: T. Uday Kumar is a sound designer/audiographer and writer in Tamil films from India. He recently worked as a script doctor for the film K.13. Kumar won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Peranmai in 2016.

answer: Udayakumar T is a sound designer and audiographer that has worked with many directors, primarily in Tamil cinema. He has worked on more than 300 films. He most recently won an award for his work on Madras and Demonte Colony.

answer: Udayakumar. T is a sound designer and audiographer who has worked on over 300 films primarily in Tamil cinema. His notable works include Asuran, Kabali, and Vedalam. For Asuran, his sound mix played an important role in the commercial success of the film.

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answer: T. Uday Kumar is a sound designer and audio engineer. He started working in cinematography in 2005 and has worked in over 300 films since then. Kumar is hailed as one of the best sound designers in the Tamil film industry.

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refinement: T. Uday Kumar is a sound designer and audio engineer. He started working in cinematography in 2005 and has worked in over 300 films since. Kumar is hailed as one of the best sound designers in the Tamil film industry.


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BY SUMANT SINHA
This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting at Davos, Switzerland, that will take place during January 23-26 comes with a very different background from the last few years. For one, 2017 turned out to be a much better year for the global economy than had been anticipated.

Global growth was a healthy 3.5% and well distributed across the world. Stock markets were on a tear, including here in India, clocking returns not seen since the halcyon pre-financial crisis days. While there has been a lot of talk about ‘economic nationalism’, nothing fundamentally changed in the global order.

The conversation at Davos is likely to be more optimistic than it has been in the last few years. This year’s theme is ‘Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World’.

The first subagenda, the ‘Global Agenda’, seeks to support efforts to improve global governance mechanisms and advance major multilateral processes, such as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The ‘Geopolitical Agenda’ seeks to improve the adaptation to change by global leaders. The ‘Economic Agenda’ will focus on supporting sustainable and inclusive economic development, while the ‘Regional Agenda’ will examine the social and economic transformations occurring across the world.

In the ‘Industry and Business Agenda’, participants will contribute to the shaping of new industry ecosystems and help industry and government leaders prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Finally, in the ‘Future Agenda’, attendees will share ideas, innovations and discoveries that will have a global impact.

About 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranking officials, including 60 Heads of State and Government, will participate in the four-day forum. The presence of US President Donald Trump has created unprecedented media attention. There will also be French President Emmanuel Macron.

For India, this year will be even more important due to the participation of the Indian PM after 20 years. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there are two clear agenda points. The first is to continue to aggressively promote India as an investment destination. We need much more investment, and what better forum than Davos with its high concentration of global CEOs, investors and influencers to make a pitch.

The ‘Make in India’ campaign needs to be re-energised for better results. There is much for the PM to tout as far as his economic track record is concerned, not least of which is the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the sound macro fundamentals, the resolution of non-performing assets (NPAs), the structural reforms of specific sectors, and the positive outlook for faster growth. India continues to be the fastest growing large economy in the world with increasing consumer demand.

The PM will need to nudge foreign investors further in that direction. At Davos, he has to be India’s marketing chief. The second agenda for Modi will be to lay out India’s position in this ever-changing world, and his personal views as the prime representative of a sixth of humanity. Are we willing to shelve the shibboleths of the past – India’s ‘socialist’ orientation, the vestiges of our ‘non-alignment’, our aloofness from global trade and investment, and our ‘difficulties’ in doing business -- and boldly take the lead, especially as the US vacates leadership space and China rushes in to fill the vacuum?

In such a context, the world will be comparing and contrasting the positions of Xi Jinping from last year’s forum -- where the Chinese premier appeared willing to take on leadership for an open global order and made quite a splash in doing so -- with the vision that Modi will present.

The PM is likely to use the Davos platform to state India’s views on this emerging new world order. India has also taken a strong domestic position on climate change. But combating climate change needs constant leadership and the world needs to be shepherded along in that direction. India can take the lead in this area and Modi can put his weight behind it. So this year, Davos will move the global agenda forward.

_THE WRITER IS CHAIRMAN-CEO, RENEW POWER AND WILL BE AT DAVOS 2018_

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of www.economictimes.com.)

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What does the text say about the World Economic Forum?

answer: Participants at this year's World Economic Forum will include about 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranking officials in government, 60 heads of state and government, and the US president Donald Trump. More than 50% of executives from companies in the Fortune Global 500 are expected to participate at this year's WEF.

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refinement: The World Economic Forum will take place at Davos, Switzerland from January 23-26, 2017. Participants at this year's World Economic Forum will include about 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranking officials in government, 60 heads of state and government, and the US president Donald Trump.

text: The response should include the theme of the conference.

refinement: The World Economic Forum will take place at Davos, Switzerland from January 23-26, 2017. Participants at this year's World Economic Forum will include about 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranking officials in government, 60 heads of state and government, and the US president Donald Trump. More than 50% of executives from companies in the Fortune Global 500 are expected to participate at this year's WEF. This year's theme is "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World."

text: The 350 high-ranked officials include the 60 heads of state; they are not a separate group.

refinement: The World Economic Forum will take place at Davos, Switzerland from January 23-26, 2017. Participants at this year's World Economic Forum will include about 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranking officials in government, which include 60 heads of state and government, and the US president Donald Trump. This year's theme is "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World."

answer: The World Economic Forum (WEF), where the 4rd Industrial Revolution will be discussed, is an annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, where an estimated 30,000 people attend and have access to some 500 + sessions. Leaders from business and government, including 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranked official, 60 Heads of State and Government, and 70 civil society organizations are participating.

text: The passage does not mention any civil society organizations.

refinement: The World Economic Forum (WEF), where the 4rd Industrial Revolution will be discussed, is an annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, where an estimated 30,000 people attend and have access to some 500 + sessions. Leaders from business and government, including 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranked official, 60 Heads of State and Government, are participating.

text: The 350 high-ranked officials include the 60 heads of state; they are not a separate group.

refinement: The World Economic Forum (WEF), where the 4rd Industrial Revolution will be discussed, is an annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, where an estimated 30,000 people attend and have access to some 500 + sessions. 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranked official, including 60 Heads of State and Government, are participating.

text: "4rd" is not the correct shortening of the word "fourth"

refinement: The World Economic Forum (WEF), where the 4th Industrial Revolution will be discussed, is an annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, where an estimated 30,000 people attend and have access to some 500 + sessions. 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranked official, including 60 Heads of State and Government, are participating.

text: The response is missing the dates of the forum.

refinement: The World Economic Forum (WEF), where the 4th Industrial Revolution will be discussed, is an annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, where an estimated 30,000 people attend and have access to some 500 + sessions. It will take place on January 23-26, 2017. 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranked official, including 60 Heads of State and Government, are participating.

text: The response should include the theme of the conference.

refinement: The World Economic Forum (WEF), where the 4th Industrial Revolution will be discussed, is an annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, where an estimated 30,000 people attend and have access to some 500 + sessions. It will take place on January 23-26, 2017. 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranked official, including 60 Heads of State and Government, are participating. This year's theme is "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World."

answer: The meeting this year will be held in Davos, Switzerland from January 23rd to the 26th. It is expected to have a more optimistic tone than previous years, as 2017 turned out to be a better year for the global economy than anticipated. The theme this year is "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World," and it consists of several subagendas. The Forum will host 3,000 business leaders, and 350 high-ranking officials, including 60 Heads of State and Government. Among those officials will be US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Indian PM Narendra Modi.

answer: The World Economic Forum is a four-day meeting which takes place in Davos, Switzerland. The theme for this year's forum is "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World." The meeting aims to improve global governance, advance major multilateral processes, and support sustainable and inclusive economic development. Participants at the forum include high-ranking officials and business leaders and are expected to discuss ideas and innovations with a global impact.

text: The response should include the dates of the conference.

refinement: The World Economic Forum is a four-day meeting from January 23-26 which takes place in Davos, Switzerland. The theme for this year's forum is "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World." The meeting aims to improve global governance, advance major multilateral processes, and support sustainable and inclusive economic development. Participants at the forum include high-ranking officials and business leaders and are expected to discuss ideas and innovations with a global impact.

answer: The World Economic Forum is a forum for global leaders to discuss global governance, the geopolitical climate, economic development, the Fourth Industrial Revolution and how emerging trends will impact the world. The theme this year is "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World". There will be about 3,000 business leaders, 350 high-ranking officials, including 60 Heads of State and Government, and the Indian PM will be attending for the first time after 20 years. The PM will be speaking at the forum to promote India as an investment destination and to lay out India's position in this ever-changing world.


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7:00pm EST

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Good evening, America.

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I know the media has been climbing all over each other for a statement from the Presidential office regarding our current health crisis, but I wanted to have as much information as possible before addressing the American people. Were times not so dire and the need for action so immediate, I would still be waiting for more information to address the nation. Unfortunately, America, that is not the case. The bald truth is this: more is unknown about this epidemic than is known. Medical professionals around the world are working tirelessly to provide answers, but as of right now, no cure or preventative mediation have shown long-term effectiveness.

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Known by different names around the country – Creeping Flu, Bellows, Influenza M – the infection is spread through direct disease transmission. Simply being touched by an infected person does not cause transmission of the disease from one person to another, but an exchange of bodily fluids will. This can come from being bitten by an infected person, ingesting fluids from an infected person, or sexual contact with an infected person. I must stress… simply touching an infected person will not transmit the disease. Forced quarantine upon medical professionals based on this misinformation will only lead to further infection and unnecessary condemnation, not to mention the loss of valuable personnel.

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The speed of infection appears to increase with every new generation. Because of this, providing an accurate timeline for symptom progression is impossible. What we can do is provide a concrete, concise list of symptoms. Before we address this, however, it is important to note that one or two symptoms does not necessarily indicate infection. With so much confusion, stress, and exposure to new drugs, it absolutely makes sense that people would be getting sick with perfectly normal diseases. This is not the Wild West and we are not horses: a bullet is not the cure for a broken leg, nor is it the cure for the average flu. Even now, when the infection can potentially spread so quickly throughout the body, we must be sure of our decisions.

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That being said, the symptoms, in order, are as follows:

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1. General fatigue/weakness

2. Cluster headaches: sharp, burning pain behind the left eye

3. Burst blood vessels in left eye

4. Quickly onset fever of above 106 degrees Fahrenheit

5. Vomiting/diarrhea

6. Hallucinations

7. Paralysis

8. Death

9. Reanimation

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Symptoms will appear in the order shown. No variation of symptom order has been observed, though personal susceptibility to individual symptoms may accelerate the onset of specific steps. Again, I must stress that individual symptoms do not indicate an overall infection.

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Finally, it is with a heavy heart I inform America that its military will be unable to assist at this time. Were this an invading foreign power at our nations door, the United States Armed Forces would be fully prepared to stand and defend her people. As it is, we have been found shamefully unprepared to address an epidemic of this strength and nature. For the foreseeable future, the American people will need to rely on their own grit and perseverance in order to weather this storm. This will not be the first time the mettle of the American people was tested, nor will it be the second, nor the third. America is a nation born of independence and ingenuity. A nation of adaptation and spirit. This is a fight we will win, my fellow Americans, but one that will take a heavy toll.

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Doubt is a rot in the heart of mankind which is easily planted by fear – one that must not be allowed to take root.

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It has been an honor serving you, America. Thank you, good luck, and god speed.

title: [TH] Final Presidential Address - July 1st, 2016

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

What does the story say about symptoms that would be visible to an observer?

answer: The first symptom is general fatigue and weakness. The second symptom is cluster headaches. The third symptom is burst blood vessels in the left eye. The fourth symptom is a quickly onset fever of above 106 degrees Fahrenheit. The fifth symptom is vomiting and diarrhea. The sixth symptom is hallucinations. The seventh symptom is paralysis. The eighth symptom is death. The ninth symptom is reanimation. The symptoms appear in the order shown.

text: 1st,2nd, and 6th sentences do not list symptoms that would be visible to an observer

refinement: The third symptom is burst blood vessels in the left eye. The fourth symptom is a quickly onset fever of above 106 degrees Fahrenheit. The fifth symptom is vomiting and diarrhea. The seventh symptom is paralysis. The eighth symptom is death. The ninth symptom is reanimation. The symptoms appear in the order shown.

text: Reanimation is not a symptom.

refinement: The third symptom is burst blood vessels in the left eye. The fourth symptom is a quick onset fever of above 106 degrees Fahrenheit. The fifth symptom is vomiting and diarrhea. The seventh symptom is paralysis. The eighth symptom is death. The symptoms appear in the order shown.

answer: The first symptom is general fatigue and weakness. The second symptom is cluster headaches. The third symptom is burst blood vessels in the left eye. The fourth symptom is a quickly onset fever of above 106 degrees Fahrenheit. The fifth symptom is vomiting and diarrhea. The sixth symptom is hallucinations. The seventh symptom is paralysis. The eighth symptom is death. The ninth symptom is reanimation.

answer: Symptoms of the infection are: General fatigue/weakness, Cluster headaches, Burst blood vessels in left eye, Quickly onset fever of above 106 degrees Fahrenheit, Vomiting/diarrhea, Hallucinations, Paralysis, Death, Reanimation. Symptoms will appear in the order shown. No variation of symptom order has been observed.

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

What elements reflect the story's genre?

answer: The story is a speech, which is a genre that is often used to inform or educate.

text: It is omitted that it is the speech of the President of the United States. It is a science fiction story.

refinement: It is a science fiction story. It is the speech of the President of the United States.

answer: The story is a speech given by the President of the United States. It is a science fiction story.

answer: The story is a speech given by the President of the United States.

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

What does the story say about the origin of the virus?

answer: The origin of the virus is unknown.

answer: No answer

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

Summarize the president's shift in tone over the course of the story.

answer: He begins with a more somber and pessimistic tone, addressing the fact that this disease is a deadly and unknown threat. He notes that they're doing their best to work against it, but there's not much that can be done. In the end, he shifts to a more hopeful and motivational tone, reminding the nation that the very best of them will have the strength to endure and survive.

text: It is not stated that the very best of them will have the strength to endure and survive.

refinement: He begins with a more somber and pessimistic tone, addressing the fact that this disease is a deadly and unknown threat. He notes that they're doing their best to work against it, but there's not much that can be done. In the end, he shifts to a more hopeful and motivational tone.

text: It is omitted that the President says: this is a fight we will win, my fellow Americans, but one that will take a heavy toll.

refinement: He begins with a more somber and pessimistic tone, addressing the fact that this disease is a deadly and unknown threat. He notes that they're doing their best to work against it, but there's not much that can be done. In the end, he shifts to a more hopeful and motivational tone and says 'this is a fight we will win, my fellow Americans, but one that will take a heavy toll'.

answer: The president begins by addressing the nation with a tone of authority and certainty. He then shifts to a tone of concern and uncertainty.

answer: The president begins by addressing the nation with a tone of authority and certainty. He then shifts to a tone of concern and uncertainty. He then shifts to a tone of hope and confidence.


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Word of Liberal MP Raj Grewal’s gambling debts surfaced on police wiretaps in a much broader probe into other people suspected of money laundering and terrorist financing, says a source with knowledge of the events.

Grewal’s sudden decision to step down as the member for the southern Ontario riding of Brampton East was prompted by a gambling problem that led him to incur significant personal debts, the Prime Minister’s Office said last week.

The source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said Grewal’s debts came to the attention of the Ontario Provincial Police during an investigation of some “particularly shady guys” who might be involved in laundering drug money destined for an extremist group in the Middle East.

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“There are wiretaps up on an organized-crime (and) terrorism investigation. And they have people talking about his gambling debts on the wire,” he said.

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Raj Grewal moved off finance committee not related to gambling, government whip says – Nov 28, 2018

The source said he learned last spring that the RCMP had asked the OPP’s gaming unit about Grewal’s casino gambling based on reports of unusually large financial transactions.

“It is literally a collateral issue to a bigger investigation related to drugs, gambling and money-laundering.”

Grewal, who is a lawyer, has not been charged with any crime. There is no suggestion he knows anything of the alleged activities at the centre of the broader police probe, the source said.

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Attempts to contact him Wednesday for comment were unsuccessful.

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The RCMP declined comment, saying it does not confirm or deny the existence of criminal investigations unless charges are laid. The OPP did not immediately respond to an inquiry.

As of early Tuesday, Grewal had not resigned from the House of Commons, though Liberal MP Mark Holland, the government whip, said he understood the paperwork would be filed imminently.

If Grewal does not officially resign soon, he’ll be kicked out of the Liberal caucus, said a well-placed insider who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.

The federal ethics commissioner began an inquiry last May after two opposition MPs expressed concerns that Grewal might have been in a conflict of interest when he invited a construction executive – who was paying Grewal for legal services at the time – to official events with Trudeau during the prime minister’s trip to India this year.

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Grewal has said he will co-operate fully with the commissioner’s investigation.

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Senior Liberals: Grewal lied about gambling debts – Nov 30, 2018

The Prime Minister’s Office acknowledged last week that the RCMP had made inquiries related to the ethics complaint against Grewal. But the insider said the PMO is realizing only now that the Mounties’ questions might actually have been part of a broader investigation.

Conservative MP Gerard Deltell, who served with Grewal on the Commons finance committee, said he had enjoyed working with the Liberal and wished him well personally.

But Deltell added that he hopes Grewal’s personal issues have not jeopardized the country’s affairs. “That’s the main issue we have to address when we talk about it.”

© 2018 The Canadian Press

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

Summarize the main news event.

answer: The main news event is that a Liberal MP, Raj Grewal, has stepped down from his position due to a gambling problem. It surfaced on police wiretaps in a probe into other people suspected of money laundering and terrorist financing.

answer: The main news event is that Liberal MP Raj Grewal has stepped down due to a gambling problem that led him to incur significant personal debts. The Prime Minister's Office said that Grewal's debts came to the attention of the Ontario Provincial Police during an investigation of some "particularly shady guys" who might be involved in laundering drug money destined for an extremist group in the Middle East.

answer: The main news event is that a Liberal MP, Raj Grewal, has stepped down from his position due to a gambling problem. It surfaced on police wiretaps in a probe into other people suspected of money laundering and terrorist financing. The RCMP had asked the OPP’s gaming unit about Grewal’s casino gambling based on reports of unusually large financial transactions.

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

Summarize Grewal's political career.

answer: Grewal was a Liberal MP for the southern Ontario riding of Brampton East. He resigned from the House of Commons after his gambling debts came to light. He had previously been kicked out of the Liberal caucus if he did not resign.

text: The last sentence is unclear so it should be rewritten.

refinement: Grewal was a Liberal MP for the southern Ontario riding of Brampton East. He resigned from the House of Commons after his gambling debts came to light. He would have been kicked out of the Liberal caucus if he did not resign.

answer: Grewal was a Liberal MP.

answer: No answer


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DELAY NAMGYAL BARFUNGPA (Delay Kazi Barfungpa) is an Indian politician and the incumbent president of Sikkim National People’s Party (SNPP).

Political career

Delay Namgyal Barfungpa was former member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee (SPCC. Sikkim branch of Indian National Congress) which was led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari. Barfungpa contested the Sikkim Legislative seat from Rumtek Constituency, but he was defeated by the candidate of the ruling party Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). After this election, he seceded from SPCC at some point from 2004 to 2008.

In 10 October 2008, Delay Namgyal Barfungpa joined Sikkim National People’s Party (SNPP), which was established by Biraj Adhikari (former general secretary of SPCC and spokesperson of Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad (SHRP)) for fighting with SDF. Barfungpa was appointed to the treasurer of SNPP.[1] In 2009 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election, Barfungpa changed his constituency from Rumtek to Gangtok. But SNPP had not been able to be registered in the List of Political Parties of Election Commission of India (ECI). Barfungpa had to run as an independent candidate, and lost by less than 3% votes.

Delay Namgyal Barfungpa was promoted to the vice president of SNPP at some point from 2009 to 2012. In December 2012 Barfungpa petitioned the Supreme Court with corruption allegations against the SDF Government.[2] In August 2018 Adhikari resigned from the president and seceded from SNPP.[3] Barfungpa didn't follow Adhikari, and Barfungpa was elected to the SNPP president by party members.[4]

In 2019 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election, SNPP had not been able to be registered in the List of Political Parties of ECI before election period, Delay Namgyal Barfungpa and other 2 SNPP candidates had to run as an independent candidates, again. Barfungpa lost and received only 1.31% in Gangtok constituency.

In the By-Election of Sikkim Legislative Assembly 2019 (3 constituencies), Delay Namgyal Barfungpa was planning to contest from Gangtok constituency as an independent candidate third times. Before this By-Election, the candidate of Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) from Gangtok constituency, Bhaichung Bhutia proposed a pre-poll alliance to Barfungpa, but Barfungpa didn't accept it.[5]

Just as that time, SNPP had finally been registered to the List of the Political Parties of ECI as the State Party (Unrecognized) on September 25, 2019.[6] As the result, this is the first election that Delay Namgyal Barfungpa could contest as the candidate of SNPP.

In this By-Election from Gangtok constituency, the candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Yong Tshering Lepcha elected by 2,508 (40.88%) votes. At the same time, Delay Namgyal Barfungpa became a runner-up candidate by 1,498 (24.42%) votes, and he could refund his deposit of candidacy.

Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is a candidate with the 2nd highest declared assets (Rs 57,79,62,986), contested in Sikkim Legislative Assembly Election 2019.[7]

Electoral record

Sikkim Legislative Assembly election

  Year                 Constituency   Political Party   Result   Position   Votes   % Votes   % Margin   Deposit     Source
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  2004                 Rumtek         INC               Lost     2nd/2      4,323   43.39     -13.21     refunded    [8]
  2009                 Gangtok        IND               Lost     3rd/5      148     2.62      -58.56     forfeited   [9]
  2019                 Gangtok        IND               Lost     4th/6      97      1.31      -51.37     forfeited   [10]
  2019 (by-election)   Gangtok        SNPP              Lost     2nd/6      1,498   24.42     -16.46     refunded    [11]

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title: Delay Namgyal Barfungpa

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

Who was leading the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee?

answer: Nar Bahadur Bhandari.

answer: Nar Bahadur Bhandari

answer: Nar Bahadur Bhandari led the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee.

answer: The Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee was led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari.

answer: Nar Bahadur Bhandari

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

Did Barfungpa win the Legislative seat?

answer: No, Barfungpa lost all the Legislative seats he contested.

answer: No, he lost the seat to a candidate from the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).

answer: No, Barfungpa lost in all of his electoral elections.

answer: No.

answer: He was defeated in it the first two times he ran.

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

Which constituency did Delay stand from in the 2009 Legislative elections?

answer: Rumtek.

text: "Rumtek." - is incorrect. In the 2009 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election, Barfungpa changed his constituency from Rumtek to Gangtok.

answer: He stood from Gangtok.

answer: Gangtok.

answer: Gangtok

answer: Gangtok.

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

How many votes did Delay get in the By-Elections?

answer: Delay became the runner-up candidate by 1,498 votes.

answer: 1,498 votes.

answer: He received 1,498 votes in the By-Elections.

answer: Barfungpa received 1,498 votes in the By-Election.

answer: 1,498, which is 24.42% of the vote.

question: Write a ~6 sentence summary.

answer: Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician who has been president of the Sikkim National People's Party since 2018. In 2019's Sikkim Legislative Assembly election, Barfungpa lost by a significant margin, but hope to be more successful in the By-Election. Barfungpa also has the second highest declared assets.

text: "hope" - add an "s" and delete the comma in "margin,"

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician who has been president of the Sikkim National People's Party since 2018.
In 2019's Sikkim Legislative Assembly election, Barfungpa lost by a significant margin but hopes to be more successful in the By-Election.
Barfungpa also has the second highest declared assets.

text: "second highest" - add a hyphen

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician who has been president of the Sikkim National People's Party since 2018.
In 2019's Sikkim Legislative Assembly election, Barfungpa lost by a significant margin but hopes to be more successful in the By-Election.
Barfungpa also has the second-highest declared assets.

text: Did not meet the 6-sentence requirement. Add three more sentences.

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician who has been president of the Sikkim National People's Party since 2018.
He was a former member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee (SPCC) led at the time by Nar Bahadur Bhandari.
Barfungpa contested the Sikkim Legislative seat from Rumtek Constituency, but he was defeated by the candidate of the ruling party Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).
After this election, he seceded from SPCC at some point from 2004 to 2008.
In 2019's Sikkim Legislative Assembly election, Barfungpa lost by a significant margin but hopes to be more successful in the By-Election.
Barfungpa also has the second-highest declared assets.

answer: Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician who is currently the president of Sikkim National People's Party. Barfungpa has unsuccessfully run for office twice in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly election. In the By-Election of 2019, Barfungpa ran for office from the Gangtok constituency. However, he lost by 16% of the votes.

text: "of Sikkim" - add "the" before "Sikkim"

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician who is currently the president of the Sikkim National People's Party.
Barfungpa has unsuccessfully run for office twice in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly election.
In the By-Election of 2019, Barfungpa ran for office from the Gangtok constituency.
However, he lost by 16% of the votes.

text: "However, he lost by 16% of the votes." - is inaccurate because there aren't enough numbers to compute voting margins. Replace with what is available (1,498 (24.42%) votes).

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician who is currently the president of the Sikkim National People's Party.
Barfungpa has unsuccessfully run for office twice in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly election.
In the By-Election of 2019, Barfungpa ran for office from the Gangtok constituency.
However, he lost and was only able to get 1,498 votes (24.2%).

text: Did not meet the 6-sentence requirement. Add two more sentences.

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician who is currently the president of the Sikkim National People's Party.
Barfungpa has unsuccessfully run for office twice in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly election.
In the By-Election of 2019, Barfungpa ran for office from the Gangtok constituency.
However, he lost and was only able to get 1,498 votes (24.2%).
Since he lost the election, he could refund his deposit of candidacy.
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is a candidate with the 2nd highest declared assets (Rs 57,79,62,986), contested in Sikkim Legislative Assembly Election 2019.

answer:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician, from the state of Sikkim. Selay had first contested for the Sikkim Legislative seat from Rumtek Constituency but was defeated by an SDF candidate.

In 2008, Barfungpa joined SNPP but had to run as an independent candidate since SNPP was not registered in the List of Political Parties of Election Commission of India (ECI). He lost the election.

In 2019 By-Elections, SNPP had been registered by the ECI and hence Delay contested as an SNPP candidate. A BJP candidate was elected in these elections.

text: "Election" - correct the article usage by adding "the"

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician, from the state of Sikkim.
Selay had first contested for the Sikkim Legislative seat from Rumtek Constituency but was defeated by an SDF candidate.
In 2008, Barfungpa joined SNPP but had to run as an independent candidate since SNPP was not registered in the List of Political Parties of the Election Commission of India (ECI). He lost the election.
In 2019 By-Elections, SNPP had been registered by the ECI and hence Delay contested as an SNPP candidate.
A BJP candidate was elected in these elections.

text: "contested" - add missing verb "was"

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is an Indian politician, from the state of Sikkim.
Selay had first contested for the Sikkim Legislative seat from Rumtek Constituency but was defeated by an SDF candidate.
In 2008, Barfungpa joined SNPP but had to run as an independent candidate since SNPP was not registered in the List of Political Parties of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
He lost the election.
In 2019 By-Elections, SNPP had been registered by the ECI and hence Delay was contested as an SNPP candidate.
A BJP candidate was elected in these elections.

answer: Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is the incumbent president of Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP). He was former member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari. Delay Namgyal Barfungpa worked with SPCC Sikkime branch and was elected to the president. He is a candidate with the second-highest declared assets.

text: "Sikkim" - correct the article usage by adding "the"

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is the incumbent president of the Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP).
He was former member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari.
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa worked with SPCC Sikkime branch and was elected to the president.
He is a candidate with the second-highest declared assets.

text: "former" - and an article "a"

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is the incumbent president of the Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP).
He was a former member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari.
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa worked with SPCC Sikkime branch and was elected to the president.
He is a candidate with the second-highest declared assets.

text: "SPCC" - add "the"

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is the incumbent president of the Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP).
He was a former member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari.
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa worked with the SPCC Sikkime branch and was elected to the president.
He is a candidate with the second-highest declared assets.

text: Did not meet the 6-sentence summary requirement. Add two more.

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is the incumbent president of the Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP).
He was a former member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari.
Barfungpa contested the Sikkim Legislative seat from Rumtek Constituency, but he was defeated by the candidate of the ruling party Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) and left the party at some point in 2004 - 2008.
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa worked with the SPCC Sikkime branch and was elected to the president.
He is a candidate with the second-highest declared assets.
In a By-Election from Gangtok constituency, Barfungpa lost again, this time to the candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Yong Tshering Lepcha.

text: "Delay Namgyal Barfungpa worked with the SPCC Sikkime branch and was elected to the president." - this is incorrect. He was a member who seceded after he failed to win the Sikkim Legislative seat from Rumtek Constituency. Replace this sentence with his election as president with the SNPP.

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is the incumbent president of the Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP).
He was a former member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari.
Barfungpa contested the Sikkim Legislative seat from Rumtek Constituency, but he was defeated by the candidate of the ruling party Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) and left the party at some point in 2004 - 2008.
Barfungpa was elected to the SNPP president by party members when former president Adhikari resigned and seceded from the party.
He is a candidate with the second-highest declared assets.
In a By-Election from Gangtok constituency, Barfungpa lost again, this time to the candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Yong Tshering Lepcha.

answer:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is a politician from India. He is the incumbent president of Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP). He previously served as a member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee (SPCC), he was also defeated by the SDF.

After the defeat, Delay Namgyal Barfungpa left the SPCC and joined SNPP in 2008.

This was the first election Delay Namgyal Barfungpa could contest as SNPP candidate.

text: "Sikkim " - add "the"

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is a politician from India.
He is the incumbent president of the Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP).
He previously served as a member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee (SPCC), he was also defeated by the SDF.
After the defeat, Delay Namgyal Barfungpa left the SPCC and joined SNPP in 2008.
This was the first election Delay Namgyal Barfungpa could contest as SNPP candidate.

text: "This was the first election Delay Namgyal Barfungpa could contest as SNPP candidate." - there is no preceding sentence that provides context for this entry. Must add the events that led to this entry. This also serves as the missing sentence to complete the 6-sentence summary requirement.

refinement:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa is a politician from India.
He is the incumbent president of the Sikkim National People's Party (SNPP).
He previously served as a member of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee (SPCC), he was also defeated by the SDF.
After the defeat, Delay Namgyal Barfungpa left the SPCC and joined SNPP in 2008.
In the By-Election of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly 2019, SNPP had finally been registered to the List of the Political Parties of ECI as the State Party (Unrecognized) on September 25, 2019.
This was the first election Delay Namgyal Barfungpa could contest as SNPP candidate.


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On Monday, Jared Kushner's family business, Kushner Cos., was fined $210,000 by New York City for falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while the presidential adviser was CEO of the company. ANDREW HARNIK/AP HIDE CAPTION

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On Monday, Jared Kushner's family business, Kushner Cos., was fined $210,000 by New York City for falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while the presidential adviser was CEO of the company.

 Andrew Harnik/AP

Kushner Cos. has been hit with $210,000 in fines by New York City regulators for filing false real estate paperwork over several years.

President Trump's son-in-law — and current adviser — Jared Kushner was still at the helm of the real estate company as CEO when, the New York City Department of Buildings says, the company routinely falsified construction applications at 17 sites.

The city's Building Department found the company frequently under-reported — and in some cases didn't report any — rent-regulated tenants living in its buildings, despite renting to hundreds of them.

Developers are required to report the number of rent-controlled tenants they inherit when they buy properties and renovate them. The requirement is a safeguard to protect tenants from steep rental increases or from being driven out to make way for higher-paying tenants.

On Monday, the city fined the Kushner family business for 42 violations at 12 addresses between January 2013 and September 2016.

"Protecting tenants is a key part of our mission to make construction safe for all New Yorkers, and we are determined to hold landlords accountable for the accuracy of their applications – no matter who they are," the department said in a statement emailed to NPR.

But Christine Taylor, a spokeswoman for Kushner Cos., contradicted what the city's Building Department told NPR.

"No fines were assessed against the company today," Taylor said in an email to NPR.

She acknowledged that "there were some violations issued for paperwork errors" but said "the company relied on third party consultants for the preparation of these forms and if in error they have been corrected or will be."

Despite denying the fines, she says that Kushner Cos. plans to present "the facts before an administrative law judge and until then no amount is due, if any."

Also under scrutiny is an investment group led by Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen. The New York Times reported that Cohen's business allegedly submitted false construction permits for three Manhattan properties. In each instance, according to a report by the Housing Rights Initiative, the Cohen group reported buildings "were vacant or without rent-regulated tenants, when they were occupied and many of the tenants had rental protections."

Concerning one building in the Lower East Side, the _Times_ reported:

  "At 172 Rivington Street, for example, the Cohen group indicated that there were no rent-regulated tenants in the 20-unit building, after the company purchased it in October 2011 for $2.1 million. But records indicated that there were 19 protected tenants there, but only 11 remained after the Cohen group sold the building three years later for $10 million."

In July, a group of current and former rent-stabilized tenants in one of the Kushner Cos.' Williamsburg, Brooklyn, developments, filed a lawsuitclaiming they were deliberately exposed to toxic smoke and other unsafe conditions. They argue it was to get them to move out so the apartments could be sold as high-price condos.

Shortly after the lawsuit was filed, NPR reported New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched an investigation into the business practices of the Kushner Cos. That investigation is ongoing.

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

Summarize the historical context around this news event.

answer: Various of Trump's associates are being linked to illegal activities. Jared Kushner is the son in law and presidential advisor to President Trump, when he was CEO of Kushner Cos. his company submitted illegal paperwork before renovating at 12 addresses. Trump's former lawyer is also under scrutiny for submitting false construction permits for three Manhattan properties.

text: The answer should say "attorney" instead of "lawyer" for Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen.

refinement: Various of Trump's associates are being linked to illegal activities. Jared Kushner is the son in law and presidential advisor to President Trump, when he was CEO of Kushner Cos. his company submitted illegal paperwork before renovating at 12 addresses. Trump's former attorney is also under scrutiny for submitting false construction permits for three Manhattan properties.

answer:
Jared Kushner's family business was fined $210,000 by New York City regulators for routinely falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while Kushner was CEO of the company.

The falsifications were designed to under-report rent-regulated tenants living in Kushner Cos. properties. This is a safeguard put in place to protect tenants from steep rental increases and displacement.

Shortly after a lawsuit was filed against Kushner Cos., Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched an investigation into the business practices of the company.

text: Cuomo's lawsuit is irrelevant to the answer.

refinement:
Jared Kushner's family business was fined $210,000 by New York City regulators for routinely falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while Kushner was CEO of the company.

The falsifications were designed to under-report rent-regulated tenants living in Kushner Cos. properties. This is a safeguard put in place to protect tenants from steep rental increases and displacement.

text: The explanation of the safeguard is irrelevant to the question.

refinement:
Jared Kushner's family business was fined $210,000 by New York City regulators for routinely falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while Kushner was CEO of the company.

The falsifications were designed to under-report rent-regulated tenants living in Kushner Cos. properties.

text: The answer should note that Michael Cohen is also under investigation with similar allegations to that of Kushner.

refinement:
Jared Kushner's family business was fined $210,000 by New York City regulators for routinely falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while Kushner was CEO of the company.

The falsifications were designed to under-report rent-regulated tenants living in Kushner Cos. properties.

Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is also under investigation for similar allegations.

answer: The Kushner family business was fined $210,000 by New York City regulators for falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while Jared Kushner was CEO at the time. Troubling allegations of unsafe conditions and fraud under false permits at another Kushner property are also under investigation by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

text: Cuomo's investigation is irrelevant.

refinement: The Kushner family business was fined $210,000 by New York City regulators for falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while Jared Kushner was CEO at the time.

text: The answer should note Trump's former attorney Cohen is under investigation.

refinement: The Kushner family business was fined $210,000 by New York City regulators for falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while Jared Kushner was CEO at the time. Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is also under investigation for similar allegations.

answer: No answer

text: The question can be answered.

refinement: The Kushner family business was fined $210,000 by New York City regulators for falsifying construction building permits. The violations occurred while Jared Kushner was CEO at the time. Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is also under investigation for similar allegations.

answer: No answer

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

Summarize the views of the opposing sides.

answer: The New York City Department of Buildings says Kushner Cos. routinely falsified construction applications at 17 sites. This wrong practice is punishable and needs to be rectified. The New York Times, however, says that Kushner's former attorney, Michael Cohen, is doing the same thing. Either way, it seems that a group should check the construction records before allowing new building construction or restructure of a building.

text: The commentary about a group needing to check the construction records is irrelevant.

refinement: The New York City Department of Buildings says Kushner Cos. routinely falsified construction applications at 17 sites. This wrong practice is punishable and needs to be rectified. The New York Times, however, says that Kushner's former attorney, Michael Cohen, is doing the same thing.

text: The answer is written as if the NYC Department of Buildings and the NYT are opposed, which is not true. The opposition is between NYC and Kushner Cos. Finally, Cohen is Trump's former attorney, not Kushner's.

refinement: The New York City Department of Buildings says Kushner Cos. routinely falsified construction applications at 17 sites. This wrong practice is punishable and needs to be rectified. The New York Times says that Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, is doing the same thing. Christine Taylor, speaking on behalf of Kushner Cos., claimed that no fines were assessed against Kushner Cos. She further clarified that there were errors in the paperwork of the third-party consultants they hired.

answer: Various landlords, developers, owners, and the New York City Department of Buildings espouse their opinions. The opinions range from claiming not guilty to acknowledging the violations but not agreeing on an appropriate penalty.

text: The answer is vague and confusing. It should be re-written.

refinement: The New York City Department of Buildings says Kushner Cos. routinely falsified construction applications at 17 sites. This wrong practice is punishable and needs to be rectified. The New York Times says that Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, is doing the same thing. Christine Taylor, speaking on behalf of Kushner Cos., claimed that no fines were assessed against Kushner Cos. She further clarified that there were errors in the paperwork of the third-party consultants they hired.

answer: The New York City Department of Buildings alleges that while still CEO of Kushner Cos., Jared Kushner routinely falsified construction applications. Kushner insisted that no fines were assessed against the company, even though the city asserts otherwise. The company admits some paperwork violations but denies any fines were assessed and is defending its practices. Meanwhile, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched an investigation into the Kushner Cos. business practices, which is still ongoing.

text: It wasn't Kushner who spoke against NYC's statements. It was a spokeswoman for Kushner Cos., Christine Taylor.

refinement: The New York City Department of Buildings alleges that while still CEO of Kushner Cos., Jared Kushner routinely falsified construction applications. Kushner Cos. spokeswoman Christine Taylor insisted that no fines were assessed against the company, even though the city asserts otherwise. The company admits some paperwork violations but denies any fines were assessed and is defending its practices. Meanwhile, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched an investigation into the Kushner Cos. business practices, which is still ongoing.

answer:
The Kushner family business has been fined by the New York City Department of Buildings for falsifying construction building permits. The fines were given for violations which occurred while Jared Kushner was CEO. While a spokeswoman for Kushner Cos. denies the fines being assessed, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDB) asserts that 42 violations were found at 12 addresses, with falsified reports on rent-regulated tenants at 17 sites.

The views of the Kushner family business dispute the claims made by the NYCDB, while the NYCDB asserts the falsified reports were a breach of requirements set in place to protect tenants.

answer: New York City regulators hit Kushner Cos. with a fine for failing to report the correct number of rent-controlled tenants at 12 of their properties. This requirement safeguards tenants from steep rental increases or from being driven out after the properties are renovated. However, a spokesperson for the company said that it only received some violations for paperwork and that the amount of the fine has not been set and that a third party is responsible for the paperwork.

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

Summarize the role of the New York City Department of Buildings in the news.

answer: The New York City Department of Buildings oversees construction project filings and ensures those filings are accurate. The department recently fined Jared Kushner's family business $210,000 for falsifying construction project building permits while Kushner was CEO. The department is investigating an investment group led by Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen over alleged falsified construction permits.

answer: The New York City Department of Buildings had received a steady stream of complaints from the state claiming Kushner Cos. was falsifying construction information. Eventually the Department of Buildings was able to scratch down 42 violations at 12 addresses between January 2013 and September 2016 under Kushner's direction

text: The New York City Department of Buildings is never mentioned to have received complaints - they found the misreporting of rent-controlled tenants in an investigation.

refinement: The New York City Department of Buildings found that Kushner Cos. was falsifying the number of rent-controlled tenants in its reports. Eventually the Department of Buildings was able to scratch down 42 violations at 12 addresses between January 2013 and September 2016 under Kushner's direction

answer: The New York City Department of Buildings says that Kushner Cos. routinely falsified real estate paperwork by under-reporting, or not reporting, rent-regulated tenants living in its buildings, despite renting to hundreds of them. The requirement is a safeguard to protect tenants from steep rental increases or from being driven out to make way for higher-paying tenants. Protecting tenants is a key part of the mission of the Department of Buildings.

answer: The New York City Department of Buildings regulates construction building permits and enforces violations of falsifying these permits. The City Department penalized Kushner Cos. $210,000 after investigating allegations that the company had falsified construction applications at 17 sites. The allegations occurred while Jared Kushner was CEO of Kushner Cos. and this Department is currently investigating their business practices.

text: It's wrong and confusing to say the NYC Department of Buildings "enforces violations of falsifying" since they punish violations.

refinement: The New York City Department of Buildings regulates construction building permits and punishes violations. The City Department penalized Kushner Cos. $210,000 after investigating allegations that the company had falsified construction applications at 17 sites. The allegations occurred while Jared Kushner was CEO of Kushner Cos. and this Department is currently investigating their business practices.

answer: Falsifying construction building permits is a violation, and the New York City Department of Buildings investigated a number of firms and reported on them, one of them notably being Kushner Cos, where the violations went on from January 2013 to September 2016. There have been several violations across seventeen sites, where people reporting issues have been the builders themselves, although reasons for the violations are unclear. Actions taken by the Department are fines amounting to $210,000. The city is protective of rent-controlled tenants and want to safeguard them against being exposed to steep rental increases or being put on the street to make way for higher-paying tenants. Subsequently, the Department conducts an investigation into Kushner Cos, suspecting they have likely falsified paperwork to get things they want.

text: The article doesn't mention several firms being investigated.

refinement: Falsifying construction building permits is a violation, and the New York City Department of Buildings investigated Kushner Cos, where the violations went on from January 2013 to September 2016. There have been several violations across seventeen sites, where people reporting issues have been the builders themselves, although reasons for the violations are unclear. Actions taken by the Department are fines amounting to $210,000. The city is protective of rent-controlled tenants and want to safeguard them against being exposed to steep rental increases or being put on the street to make way for higher-paying tenants. Subsequently, the Department conducts an investigation into Kushner Cos, suspecting they have likely falsified paperwork to get things they want.

text: The text states the violations and never claims that the builders were reporting.

refinement: Falsifying construction building permits is a violation, and the New York City Department of Buildings investigated Kushner Cos, where the violations went on from January 2013 to September 2016. There have been several violations across seventeen sites. Actions taken by the Department are fines amounting to $210,000. The city is protective of rent-controlled tenants and want to safeguard them against being exposed to steep rental increases or being put on the street to make way for higher-paying tenants. Subsequently, the Department conducts an investigation into Kushner Cos, suspecting they have likely falsified paperwork to get things they want.

text: The last two sentences are either redundant or unnecessary.

refinement: Falsifying construction building permits is a violation, and the New York City Department of Buildings investigated Kushner Cos, where the violations went on from January 2013 to September 2016. There have been several violations across seventeen sites. Actions taken by the Department are fines amounting to $210,000.


text:
Something Bad

“We’re leaving. We’re going somewhere where our talents will be appreciated.”

The Healer, Jazhira, looked at the members of her party, arms crossed and a frown prominent upon her face.

The other defector, the Supporter, whose name was Gavin, nodded in silent agreement.

“We didn’t want to do this, but you’ve really left us no choice,” He rumbled quietly.

These two were the most ignored, belittled, and insulted in the whole group, and as many chances as they’d given their comrades, none had really been used.

“Oh, come on. You can’t be serious. This has to be a joke,” The Captain of the party said, a dark warrior elf, sheathing his blade and walking over to his horse.

“Now, if you two are done horsing around, we have a mission to get back to.”

“We’re serious, Matthias,” Jazhira replied, her mouth mashed into a tight white line. “We’re joining another party.”

“Oh yeah?” Matthias replied. “Which one?”

For his part, he was unbothered; this was probably a bluff to get him and the rest of the party feeling bad about how they were treated.

“The Carrion Crows.”

There was a brief, pregnant silence, thick with tension.

“You mean the dark party that everyone is afraid of, across the Empire? You must be joking.” Matthias scoffed, and there were a few titters of disbelief.

Why would The Carrion Crows, of all people, take their weakest party members?

“We set out for their headquarters in the morning,” Gavin rumbled, shrugging. “This will be our last night with you lot, and good riddance.”

\*\*

When the dawn came, Jazhira and Gavin were gone; they’d left nothing behind. It was as if they’d never been.

But as the day went on, Matthias and the others kept receiving correspondence: The Carrion Crows had two new members, and they were powerful. The Healer had become a bringer of darkness and death, with people becoming fatally ill in droves. Gavin, their barbarian orc warrior, had his own quickly climbing body count, destroying towns and ports.

It appeared that Matthias and his friends were going to have to help clean up this mess they’d made.

\*\*

When Matthias and the others finally made it to the site of the carnage, it was nothing less than an utter massacre.

Jazhira stood at the center of the town, in the square, orchestrating the chaos like a conductor leads a symphony.

She was glorious and terrifying, her long chestnut hair waving in the magical wind she’d created like a banner, her fingers glowing a bright, sickly green. A dark, miasmic fog had settled over the town like a thick wool blanket, and all around her, people were dropping like flies. Her wild, manic laughter reached the group, music from a nightmare, and Matthias gripped his horse’s mane in his hands.

Underestimating them had been an awful, irrevocable mistake they could not take back.

Gavin, however, was deep in the thick of it. The Empire’s soldiers had surrounded him in a clump, but he swung his club at them like he was having the time of his life; there were screams, and the sound of rending flesh, skulls being crushed. He, too, was laughing.

“Why did we stay with those saps again?” He called over the din to Jazhira, and she grinned at him, raising her arms.

“This is so much fun!” She hollered back in agreement.

Then she caught the sight of her old friends.

“Look who showed up to stop us, Gavin?” She asked, her bright eyes aglow with glee.

“Let them try!” Gavin roared, a savage grin on his lips. “Their bodies will join the others. Enjoy your afterlives, old pals!”

\*\*

title: (FN) Something Bad

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

What does the story say about why Jazhira and Gavin turned evil?

answer: Jazhira and Gavin allied themselves with the Carrion Crows, one of the dark groups that the other groups of warriors and heroes were warned to avoid. The two were tired of being treated as the weakest members by their companions and felt that the other group members cannot take care of them in battle. They decided to defect and join the Carrion Crows, thinking that the Carrion Crows would be pleased to have them as new members. The two also discovered that their talents are appreciated by the dark group, and they are having a good time as members.

answer: No answer

answer: Jazhira and Gavin allied themselves with the Carrion Crows, one of the dark groups that the other groups of warriors and heroes were warned to avoid. The two were tired of being treated as the weakest members by their companions and felt that the other group members cannot take care of them in battle. They decided to defect and join the Carrion Crows, thinking that the Carrion Crows would be pleased to have them as new members. The two also discovered that their talents are appreciated by the dark group, and they are having a good time as members.

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

What does the story say about the quality of merch and being humble?

answer: No answer

answer: The story doesn't have anything to say about the quality of merch and being humble.


text:
Government ministers have been condemned for spending five times more on no-deal Brexit "propaganda" than on helping local councils prepare for the possibility of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

On Saturday the government announced a £20m fund to help councils with no-deal planning and ordered every local authority to appoint an official to work with the government and oversee preparations.

But critics pointed out that the sum is dwarfed by the up to £100m that will reportedly be spent on a "public information campaign" designed to inform people about the consequences of a no-deal Brexit.

The £20m funding for no-deal preparations equates to only around £60,000 per council.

Labour MP Jess Phillips, a supporter of the People's Vote campaign for a second referendum, said: "It is a sign of how out of touch the government are in their efforts to force a destructive Brexit on the country that they are planning to spend five times more on no deal propaganda than on helping local councils prepare for the calamity of such an outcome.

“No deal is about as far away from the promises made by Boris Johnson and the other leaders of 2016’s leave campaign as it is possible to get. Then they told us we’d get a 'great deal' and we did not have to worry about the disastrous impact of no deal. Now they want to flood the country with adverts promoting a policy they all know is broken and will threaten public health, stability and even food supply."

She added: “The idea that £20m across the 343 principal councils of England is enough to prepare is an insult to our intelligence and to the hard work of public servants struggling with the consequences of the Government’s decision to force a vicious Brexit on us."

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Andrew Gwynne, the shadow housing and communities secretary, also criticised the announcement, saying it offered "no new money and no new ideas for how to address the cliff-edge councils are facing".

He said: "Under the Tories, 60p out of every £1 that the last Labour government invested in our councils has been cut – with the most deprived parts of the country hit the hardest.

“This Conservative government is only interested in looking after the super-rich and cannot be trusted to fund the local services we all rely on. Labour will properly invest in our councils and we will always act in the interests of the many, not the few.”

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But Robert Jenrick, the new housing and communities secretary, insisted that the money would ensure local councils are prepared for Brexit on 31 October "whatever the circumstances".

He said:

“From Whitehall to town halls, everyone needs to be ready to fulfil our democratic mandate to leave the European Union by the end of October.

"Local government has a vital role in helping to make Brexit a success and it is absolutely right that together we intensify preparations in every community."

He added: “I want all of us – central and local government – to be fully prepared for leaving the EU on 31 October whatever the circumstances. I know that we can achieve this, by continuing to work side by side with renewed national focus and intensity.”

Dominic Raab says the British people were told about a no-deal Brexit during the referendum

The group's chairman, councillor Kevin Bentley, said: ”The government has listened to our calls recognising the central role councils play and that more resources are needed for their Brexit preparations. The funding announced today will help councils continue to co-ordinate their efforts.

"With councils already facing a funding gap of more than £3bn in 2019/20 it is more important now than ever that councils receive the resources they need for their on-going Brexit preparations."

But he added: "There remains information and advice gaps that councils are facing while helping their communities prepare, which need to be met by the government. Councils also need certainty to plan for their communities over the longer-term, such as on the domestic replacement for EU funding."

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

Describe the main issue in this text.

answer: The main issue in this text is that the government has been condemned for spending five times more on no-deal Brexit propaganda than on helping local councils prepare for the possibility of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

answer: The primary issue with which the article opens is the government spending an allocation of £20 million to the local councils to prepare for no-deal Brexit, while the total plans to spend £100m on the funding of the propaganda campaign. The councils are facing information and advice gaps that need to be met by the government.

answer: The primary issue with which the article opens is the government spending an allocation of £20 million to the local councils to prepare for no-deal Brexit, while the total plans to spend £100m on the funding of the propaganda campaign.

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

What message does this article send to other governments reading about this deal?

answer: Other governments would take this as a sign that the UK is willing to spend more on propaganda than on real planning.

text: There is no message meant for other governments.

answer: The message is that the government is not prepared for the consequences of a no-deal Brexit and should invest more money in local councils to prepare for the calamity of such an outcome.

answer: The message is that the government is not prepared for the consequences of a no-deal Brexit.