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THOMAS ALLSTON BROWN (January 16, 1836 – April 2, 1918) was an American theater critic, newspaper editor, talent agent and manager, and theater historian, best known for his books, _History of the American Stage_ (Dick & Fitzgerald: New York, 1870) and _A History of the New York Stage from the First Performance in 1732 to 1901_ (Dodd Mead: New York, 1902).

Life and career

Brown was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, to Thomas James Brown (1800–1867) and Lucretia Hamsly Brown _(née_ Lucretia Hamsly Milton; 1810–1872).[1] He began his career as the Philadelphia correspondent and theater critic for the top entertainment journal of the time, the _New York Clipper_. He freelanced for other show-business publications and published his own paper, called _The Tattler_.[2][3]

In 1860, Brown entered show business as the advance man for the Cooper English Opera Company, managed by virtuoso violinist Henry Charles Cooper (1819–1881). He later worked for Gardner & Madigan's Circus (re: the Gardner and Madigan families, including Dan Gardner and John Madigan) as treasurer and manager of the box office.[4] During one circus performance, the assistant to the ropewalker Blondine went missing. Blondine's opening stunt was to walk a tightrope from the stage to the balcony with a person on his back. T. Allston Brown filled in for the missing helper, and the _Baltimore Press_ dubbed him “Colonel” for the deed. Brown adopted the honorary title and used it for the remainder of his career.[5]

In 1863, Brown was named editor of the _New York Clipper_. He kept the post until 1872, when he retired from journalism. He next pursued a career as an agent and manager for entertainers. His clients included the famous female impersonator Ernest Byne (1848–1904), the Hanlon Brothers, and Mlle. Marie Aimée (sv) (1852–1857). On May 7, 1879, Brown became partner with Morris Simmonds (1839–1896) in Simmonds & Brown, Dramatic Agents, and continued to run the company after Simmonds died.[6]

As early as 1858, Brown had begun compiling stories and biographies of theatrical performers in the United States.[7] Much of his material came from players in the field, who supplied biographical sketches.[8] He began to write a book on the subject, and in 1870 he published the exhaustive _History of the American Stage_.[9][10] In 1906, he retired from show business to devote more time to history and writing.[11] Brown died in Philadelphia in 1918. _The New York Times_ wrote in Brown's obituary that _A History of the New York Stage_, published in 1903, “was said to be one of the most complete accounts of the development of the stage in America that has been written”.[12][13]

Notes

[1] Thomas Allston Brown, Massachusetts, Town Records, 1620-1988, Ancestry.com

[2] Cullen 147.

[3] Sentilles 122.

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[5] Cullen 148.

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[13] “Col. T. Allston Brown”, _The New York Times_, 1918-04-04, p. 13.

title: T. Allston Brown

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

Describe Hamsley Brown's career trajectory from critic to historian and author.

answer: Brown first became a correspondent for the New York Clipper, a top show business journal of the time, and went on to run his own show business-focused paper, The Tattler. He progressed to managing an opera company and curates a list of entertainers from that time period in the US, compiling it into his book, "History of the American Stage." He published A History of the New York Stage in 1902. He finally retired and returned to writing history books.

text: This word should not be in present tense

refinement: Brown first became a correspondent for the New York Clipper, a top show business journal of the time, and went on to run his own show business-focused paper, The Tattler. He progressed to managing an opera company and meanwhile curated a list of entertainers from that time period in the US, compiling it into his book, "History of the American Stage." He published A History of the New York Stage in 1902. He finally retired and returned to writing history books.

answer: Brown started his career as a theater critic for the _New York Clipper_. When he retired from journalism in 1872, he pursued a career as an agent and manager for entertainers. In 1906, he turned his attention to writing and published his book, _History of the American Stage_. He died in Philadelphia in 1918. Brown was an accomplished historian, best known for his book on the history of the American stage.

text: Remove underscores

refinement: Brown started his career as a theater critic for the New York Clipper. When he retired from journalism in 1872, he pursued a career as an agent and manager for entertainers. In 1906, he turned his attention to writing and published his book, History of the American Stage. He died in Philadelphia in 1918. Brown was an accomplished historian, best known for his book on the history of the American stage.

text: This line is irrelevant and restates information already implicit in the summary. It should be removed

refinement: Brown started his career as a theater critic for the New York Clipper. When he retired from journalism in 1872, he pursued a career as an agent and manager for entertainers. In 1906, he turned his attention to writing and published his book, History of the American Stage. He died in Philadelphia in 1918.

text: He did not publish history of the American Stage in 1906. He published it in 1870.

refinement: Brown started his career as a theater critic for the New York Clipper. When he retired from journalism in 1872, he pursued a career as an agent and manager for entertainers. In 1870, published his book, History of the American Stage. He retired to focus on history and writing in 1906. He died in Philadelphia in 1918.

answer: Brown was first the advance man-also known as a sort of publicist-for the Cooper English Opera Company. He worked for a circus, generating press releases until he had to fill in as a helper for a somewhat famous performer. He was dubbed "Colonel" and he adopted this title for the rest of his career. He then moved on to being an editor for the New York Clipper before retiring from journalism after an 11-year stint. He returned to his roots in a sense, providing services in publicity and impression management for many artists. Along the way, Brown had begun compiling notes on his pursuits and observations, as well as detailing a written history of the theater sketches, until it made sense to parlay that impulsive hobby into a writing a book. He retired from show business to dedicate himself to compiling historical information and writing books about the development of theater in the USA.

text: Lots of issues with tone here, highlighted. Odd word choice which is not appropriate for a summary

refinement: Brown was first the advance man-also known as a sort of publicist-for the Cooper English Opera Company. He worked for a circus, generating press releases until he had to fill in as a helper for a performer. He was dubbed "Colonel" and he adopted this title for the rest of his career. He then moved on to being an editor for the New York Clipper before retiring from journalism after an 11-year stint. He provided services in publicity and impression management for many artists. Along the way, Brown had begun compiling notes on his pursuits and observations, as well as detailing a written history of the theater sketches, until he turned it into a writing a book. He retired from show business to dedicate himself to compiling historical information and writing books about the development of theater in the USA.

text: This anecdote is not relevant

refinement: Brown was first the advance man-also known as a sort of publicist-for the Cooper English Opera Company. He worked for a circus, generating press releases until he had to fill in as a helper for a performer. He then moved on to being an editor for the New York Clipper before retiring from journalism after an 11-year stint. He provided services in publicity and impression management for many artists. Along the way, Brown had begun compiling notes on his pursuits and observations, as well as detailing a written history of the theater sketches, until he turned it into a writing a book. He retired from show business to dedicate himself to compiling historical information and writing books about the development of theater in the USA.

text: This sentence also has an odd tone

refinement: Brown worked as a freelance critic before becoming the advance-man the Cooper English Opera Company. He worked for a circus, generating press releases until he had to fill in as a helper for a performer. He then moved on to being an editor for the New York Clipper before retiring from journalism after an 11-year stint. He provided services in publicity and impression management for many artists. Along the way, Brown had begun compiling notes on his pursuits and observations, as well as detailing a written history of the theater sketches, until he turned it into a writing a book. He retired from show business to dedicate himself to compiling historical information and writing books about the development of theater in the USA.

text: This is not relevant

refinement: Brown worked as a freelance critic before becoming the advance-man the Cooper English Opera Company. He then moved on to being an editor for the New York Clipper before retiring from journalism after an 11-year stint. He provided services in publicity and impression management for many artists. Along the way, Brown had begun compiling notes on his pursuits and observations, as well as detailing a written history of the theater sketches, until he turned it into a writing a book. He retired from show business to dedicate himself to compiling historical information and writing books about the development of theater in the USA.

text: Rephrase this to be more specific about what his role was

refinement: Brown worked as a freelance critic before becoming the advance-man the Cooper English Opera Company. He then moved on to being an editor for the New York Clipper before retiring from journalism after an 11-year stint. He then became an agent and manager for many performing artists. Along the way, Brown had begun compiling notes on his pursuits and observations, as well as detailing a written history of the theater sketches, until he turned it into a writing a book. He retired from show business to dedicate himself to compiling historical information and writing books about the development of theater in the USA.

text: Poorly worded. Be more specific here to tell about the book he published

refinement: Brown worked as a freelance critic before becoming the advance-man the Cooper English Opera Company. He then moved on to being an editor for the New York Clipper before retiring from journalism after an 11-year stint. He then became an agent and manager for many performing artists. Along the way, Brown had begun compiling notes on his pursuits and observations, as well as detailing a written history of the theater sketches, which he published as "History of the American Stage". He retired from show business to dedicate himself to compiling historical information and writing books about the development of theater in the USA.

answer: Hamsley Moved from writing theater reviews to writing histories of the stage and published A History of the New York Stage in 1901. He then set his sights on compiling theatrical biographies.

text: Incomplete. Needs information about his early career, how he became a manager, and then how that naturally lead to his career as a historian and writer.

refinement: Brown worked as a freelance critic before becoming the advance-man the Cooper English Opera Company. He then moved on to being an editor for the New York Clipper before retiring from journalism after an 11-year stint. He then became an agent and manager for many performing artists. Along the way, Brown had begun compiling notes on his pursuits and observations, as well as detailing a written history of the theater sketches, which he published as "History of the American Stage". He retired from show business to dedicate himself to compiling historical information and writing books about the development of theater in the USA.

answer: Thomas Allston Brown became a theater critic in Philadelphia before moving to New York City to work for the _New York Clipper_. He later became a talent agent and manager, representing famous performers such as Ernest Byne and the Hanlon Brothers. In 1870 Brown published A History of the American Stage, and in 1903 wrote A History of the New York Stage. He retired from show business in 1906 to devote more time to writing.

text: Remove underscores

refinement: Thomas Allston Brown became a theater critic in Philadelphia before moving to New York City to work for the New York Clipper. He later became a talent agent and manager, representing famous performers such as Ernest Byne and the Hanlon Brothers. In 1870 Brown published A History of the American Stage, and in 1903 wrote A History of the New York Stage. He retired from show business in 1906 to devote more time to writing.

text: Add information about the facts he compiled that lead to his career as a writer

refinement: Thomas Allston Brown became a theater critic in Philadelphia before moving to New York City to work for the New York Clipper. He later became a talent agent and manager, representing famous performers such as Ernest Byne and the Hanlon Brothers. During this time period, Brown began compiling biographical details of the performers he knew, which lead naturally into his next career as a writer. In 1870 Brown published A History of the American Stage, and in 1903 wrote A History of the New York Stage. He retired from show business in 1906 to devote more time to writing.


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[Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws in the third inning against the Washington Nationals in a spring training baseball game, Monday, March 7, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)]

CHICAGO — The A’s already needed an additional starter in the coming days, thanks to Friday’s doubleheader. Then Daniel Mengden left his outing against the White Sox after two innings because of a foot injury.

A much-traveled veteran will get the first crack at a spot in Oakland’s rotation: The Chronicle has learned that the pitching-starved A’s will turn to veteran Edwin Jackson for a start at Detroit. Oakland will be Jackson’s 13th major-league team, tying former Oakland reliever Octavio Dotel’s record.

Jackson, a right-hander signed to a minor-league deal June 6, is likely to start Monday at Comerica Park, based on his current schedule. Jackson, 34, had been scheduled to go for Triple-A Nashville that night, but on Saturday the Sounds were listing TBA for Monday.

Over 15 seasons, Jackson is 98-120 with a 4.67 ERA in 377 appearances, including 288 starts. He has not pitched in the big leagues this season, and opted out of his minor-league deal with the Nationals in May after putting up a 3.40 ERA in 10 starts with Syracuse. Jackson is 0-1 with a 4.02 ERA in three starts with Nashville, where he has allowed 12 hits and eight walks in 152/3 innings.

The A’s will have to make a 40-man roster move to add Jackson; Andrew Triggs is a potential candidate for the 60-day disabled list after a small setback in his return from nerve irritation i

question: Why did Daniel Mengden leave his outing against the White Sox?

answer: Because of a foot injury.

answer: Because of a foot injury.

answer: Because of a foot injury.

question: When did Jackson sign to a minor league?

answer: After quitting his job with the Nationals. After being signed by the Athletics. In June. June 6th.

answer: On June 6.

answer: June 6.

question: How old is Jackson?

answer: 34

answer: 34

answer: 31 according to the article.

text: Wrong

question: Where will Jackson start playing?

answer: In Detroit, for the Oakland A's.

answer: Comerica Park.

answer: According to the passage, Jackson will be starting for the Oakland A's in Detroit on Monday.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: The article is about Oakland Athletics and their lack of pitchers, and the fact that they will turn to veteran Edwin Jackson to fill the spot.

answer: The author identifies the teams where forward Edwin Jackson has played after 13 seasons in the MLB and interviews his peripheral stats.

answer: This bit of news reports on baseball in Chicago.

answer: This article discusses a professional baseball player's injuries, as well as their move over to Oakland's pitching roster.

answer: The article covers player Edwin Jackson's decision to go for Triple-A Nashville rather than playing in the game for his current big team - and describes his past.

answer: This is article about the A's and Edwin Jackson, and gives some background information about Jackson


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[Africa Proconsularis (125 AD)] ABIDDA is the name of an ancient Roman city in the Roman province of Africa proconsularis or in late antiquity in the province of Byzacena. The exact location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia; the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) has been suggested as its location.[1][2]

Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric and remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church to this day.[3][4][5]

[1] Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda.

[2] R. B. Hitchner, Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda, _Pleiades: A Gazetteer of Past Places_, 2012 (accessed 25 December 2016).

[3]

[4] /dioceses/former/t0016.htm Abidda on _gcatholic.org_ (English)

[5] Abidda at catholic-hierarchy.org.

title: Abidda

question: Where is Abidda?

answer: Northern Tunisia.

text: "The exact location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia" is evidence that Abidda is in northern Tunisia.

answer: According to the passage, Abidda was located in northern Tunisia.

text: "The exact location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia" is evidence that Abidda is in northern Tunisia.

answer: It's believed to be in Northern Tunisia.

text: "The exact location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia" is evidence that Abidda is in northern Tunisia.

answer: Abidda is in northern Tunisia.

text: "The exact location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia" is evidence that Abidda is in northern Tunisia.

question: What was the city's most important function?

answer: It was the seat of an ancient bishopric.

text: There's no evidence that suggests what what the city's most important function.

refinement: The article doesn't mention what was the city's most important function, but it was the seat of an ancient bishopric.

text: "Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric" is evidence that Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric.

answer: It's not mentioned in the article, but we know it was the seat of an ancient bishopric.

text: "Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric" is evidence that Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric.

answer: The city's most important function was as the seat of an ancient bishopric.

text: There's no evidence that suggests what what the city's most important function.

refinement: The city's most important function was as the seat of an ancient bishopric.

text: "Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric" is evidence that Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric.

answer: According to the passage, Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric. Therefore, its most important function was serving as a religious center.

text: There's no evidence that suggests what what the city's most important function.

refinement: According to the passage, Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric. However it is not stated what was its most important function.

text: "Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric" is evidence that Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric.

question: Does the city exist in modern times?

answer: No, it's not an organizational entity anymore. Even its location is uncertain.

text: "location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia; the ruins" is evidence of the city not existing anymore

answer: No, it is a ruin.

text: "location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia; the ruins" is evidence of the city not existing anymore

answer: No, the city does not exist in modern times.

text: "location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia; the ruins" is evidence of the city not existing anymore

answer: There is no mention of whether or not the city still exists in modern times.

text: "location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia; the ruins" is evidence that the city is in ruins and therefore not existing

refinement: The city is in ruins and no longer exists in modern times.

question: What ruins were suspected to be the city's location?

answer: The ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) has been suggested as its location.

text: "the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) has been suggested as its location" is evidence of the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda suspected as the city's location.

answer: The ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda).

text: "the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) has been suggested as its location" is evidence of the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda suspected as the city's location.

answer: The ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) were suspected to be the location of the ancient city of Abidda.

text: "the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) has been suggested as its location" is evidence of the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda suspected as the city's location.

answer: Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda)

text: "the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) has been suggested as its location" is evidence of the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda suspected as the city's location.

question: Write a ~3 sentence summary.

answer: Abidda (125 AD) is an ancient Roman city in Northern Tunisia. Its exact location isn't known, but the ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) are suspected to be its true location. It was the seat of an ancient bishopric and remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.

answer: Abidda was the seat of an ancient bishopric and remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church to this day.

text: Misses to mention where the ancient city was located.

refinement: Abidda was an ancient Roman city in Northern Tunisia but its exact location is unknown. It was the seat of an ancient bishopric and remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church to this day.

text: It misses to mention which ruins are suspected of being its location.

refinement: Abidda was an ancient Roman city in Northern Tunisia but its exact location is unknown. The ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) has been suggested as its location. It was the seat of an ancient bishopric and remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church to this day.

answer: Abidda was an ancient Roman city located in northern Tunisia. It was the seat of an ancient bishopric and remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.

text: It misses to mention which ruins are suspected of being its location.

refinement: Abidda was an ancient Roman city located in northern Tunisia. The ruins at Henchir-Ksour-Abbeda outside of Semta (Dzemda) has been suggested as its location. It was the seat of an ancient bishopric and remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.

answer: Abidda is the name of an ancient Roman city in the Roman province of Africa proconsularis or in late antiquity in the province of Byzacena. The exact location of the town is not known for certain but it was in northern Tunisia. It was the seat of an ancient bishopric and remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church to this day.


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 REACH OUT AND CAPTURE THE BEAUTY

PARTNER UP WITH THIS COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT, USER-FRIENDLY TELEPHOTO ZOOM. EXPAND YOUR WORLD WITH EACH SHOT

SEIZE THE MOMENT IN ITS TRUE COLORS
TRAVEL LIGHT, STAY FOCUSED

With the culmination of years of expertise in telephoto zoom lens development, the versatile TAMRON 70-210MM F/4 DI VC USD (MODEL A034) provides superb optical performance throughout the entire zoom range. Applying three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements enables the Model A034 to correct chromatic aberrations effectively while shooting for clear, crisp images to the edges of the frame. Model A034 features a constant maximum aperture of F/4, providing superior control over depth-of-field. Also, by achieving a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1, the highest in its class and the shortest-in-class MOD of 37.4", you will enjoy ultra-soft excellent bokeh when shooting up close. The shorter working distance enables photographers to capture close-up images of small objects like flowers while using a telephoto zoom. Compared to large aperture telephoto zoom lenses, the new A034 is lighter (just 30.3 oz.) and is more compact (only 6.8 in.) making it easier to carry and instantly spring into action.

PRODUCT DETAILS

-   Constant F/4 maximum aperture
-   Best-in-class 1:3.1 maximum magnification ratio and 37.4" MOD
-   High-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit)
-   Outstanding 4-stop VC Image Stabilization
-   USD AF system provides excellent responsiveness and fast, precise focusing
-   Fluorine Coating and Moisture-Resistant Construction
-   Compatible with Tamron teleconverters
-   Compatible with TAMRON TAP-in Console
-   Optional tripod mount compatible with Arca-Swiss style quick release plates
-   Designed for Canon mount full frame and APS-C DSLRs

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF CLOSE UP SHOOTING
Focal length: 182mm Exposure: F/4 1/200sec ISO: 100
With a category-leading magnification ratio of x0.32, this telephoto zoom lens achieves a MOD of just 0.95m. Get closer to your subjects and feel the freedom of shooting.

INTERNAL ZOOM COMBINES RELIABILITY WITH STABILITY
An internal zoom provides stability by minimizing changes to the center of gravity while shooting. Combined with Moisture-Resistant Construction, the internal zoom creates an easier all-around shooting experience. Also, since the total length of the barrel never changes while zooming, you can easily shoot through obstructions such as wire fencing.

KEEP IT STEADY-AND SHARP
Reliable autofocus tracking and vibration compensation are essential in a telephoto zoom lens. Tamron's Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) system on this lens strikes a balance between both. It includes two dedicated MPUs: one for lens system control including AF, and the other for vibration compensation processing. Each MPU is equipped with a DSP (Digital Signal Processing) block with high signal processing for exceptional AF performance and vibration compensation effects.

CAPTURE THE MOMENT WITH LIGHTNING-QUICK AF
Tamron's evolved AF is lightning quick to help you capture each precious moment. The USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) ring-type motor in the drive unit ensures fast, highly accurate focusing, allowing you to shoot with confidence.

KEEP IT STABLE WITH 4-STOP VC (VIBRATION COMPENSATION)
Tamron's proprietary VC system features 4-stop performance to control the vibrations that can easily occur in low-light conditions. Now you can enjoy sharper images and shake-free handheld shooting-even when shooting in the evening or indoors.

OPTIONAL TRIPOD MOUNT WITH ARCA SWISS-COMPATIBLE QUICK-RELEASE PLATE
An optional tripod mount compatible with Arca-Swiss style quick release plates is available for the A034. Arca-Swiss style mounts can be easily attached and detached and are renowned for their excellent stability. In keeping with the lightweight nature of this zoom lens, the tripod mount is made of a light yet robust magnesium alloy to support you in a wide range of photographic conditions-like shooting at a slow shutter speed. Using a tripod makes the lens more stable, as opposed to attaching a tripod to a camera body to prevent blurred images. And since this tripod mount allows the camera body to rotate freely without moving its axis, adjusting composition is easy. Broaden your shooting style with a tripod mount that lets you shoot what you want, how you want, even at slow shutter speeds.

FLUORINE COATING FOR PROTECTION AND SAFE CLEANING
The front surface of the lens element is coated with a protective fluorine compound that is water- and oil-repellant. The lens surface is easier to wipe clean and is less vulnerable to the damaging effects of dirt, dust, moisture and fingerprints.

MOISTURE-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION PROTECTS YOUR LENS
For greater protection when shooting outdoors, leak-proof seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment.

COMPATIBLE WITH THE TAMRON TAP-IN CONSOLE
The optional TAP-in Console provides a USB connection to your personal computer, enabling you to easily update your lens's firmware as well as customize features including fine adjustments to the AF and VC.

TWO EXCLUSIVE NEW OPTIONAL TELECONVERTERS
Two exclusive teleconverters (available separately), which match the optics of the new 70-210mm F/4, offer 1.4x and 2.0x magnification, and provide a maximum zoom range up to 420mm. These teleconverters extend the focal length of the master lens, making it possible to take pictures in farther ultra-telephoto ranges.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

-   MODEL A034
-   FOCAL LENGTH 70-210mm
-   MAXIMUM APERTURE F/4
-   ANGLE OF VIEW (DIAGONAL) 34 deg 21' -11 deg 46' (for full-frame format) | 23 deg 01'-7 de 46' (for APS-C format)
-   LENS CONSTRUCTION 20 elements in 14 groups
-   MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE 0.95m (37.4 in)
-   MAXIMUM. MAGNIFICATION RATIO 1:3.1
-   FILTER SIZE 67mm
-   MAXIMUM DIAMETER 76mm (3 in)
-   LENGTH 176.5mm (6.9 in)
-   WEIGHT 860g (30.3 oz)
-   DIAPHRAGM BLADE NUMBER 9 (circular diaphragm)
-   MINIMUM APERTURE F/4-F/32
-   IMAGE STABILIZATION PERFORMANCE 4 Stops (CIPA Standards Compliant) Canon EOS-5D MKIII is used
-   MOUNT Canon

Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens - Canon - AFA034C-700
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question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What are the advantages of Tamron 70-210MM (Model A034) over other lightweight travel cameras?

answer: It's compact size, less weight and optical performance outweighs camera advantages.

text: "outweighs camera advantages" is incoherent

refinement: It's compact size, less weight and superior optical performance.

answer: The Model A034 offers superior optical performance in the telephoto range and is lighter, more compact than larger aperture telephoto lenses. The shorter working distance makes it possible to capture close-up images of small objects and the shorter length makes it easier to shoot through obstructions. The A034 also provides superior autofocus tracking and vibration compensation and includes an optional tripod mount compatible with Arca-Swiss style quick release plates. Most importantly, the A034 features Tamron's patented VC (Vibration Compensation) 4-stop performance, making it possible to achieve sharper images and shake-free handheld shooting in low-light conditions. The A034 also features two exclusive optional teleconverters for extending the zoom range for ultra-telephoto ranges.

answer: It is not just lightweight but also readily available without compromising build quality.

text: I'm not sure that the text supports that it is "readily available"

text: It's also more compact

answer: Tamron 70-210mm is a light travel camera that promises crisp and clear pictures. It has three low dispersion lens elements that help correct any chromatic aberrations in the frame. With 182mm Exposure: F/4 1/200sec, it is superb in handling close-range photoshoots as well as mid-range shoots - especially as the length of its barrel never changes while zooming, making it possible to shoot through obstructions like wire fences. It is also quick to capture images and good for people with shaky hands as Tamron's proprietary vibration compensation system helps keep images sharp, even in low-light conditions.

answer: The A034 offers its user sharp images throughout the entire zoom range, thanks to advanced optical performance. This telephoto zoom lens is also compact at 6.8" in size and light at just 30.3 oz. Additionally, the A034 features a constant maximum aperture of F/4, a 1:3.1 maximum magnification ratio, and 4-stop VC (Vibration Compensation). With these features, the A034 is more advantageous than other lightweight travel cameras.


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Justice (C) 2012-2013 Victor D. Lopez
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Time: The all too near future
Place: A courtroom
Setting: Final sentencing for the last remaining capital offense on the books of an apparently kinder, gentler more just world where equality is no longer a mere aspiration.
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Justice

The prisoner stared impassively into the camera. The bright lights causing beads of sweat to form above his eyes and forcing him to squint, his perspiration-soaked thinning hair flattened unflatteringly against his forehead. No sound could be heard other than the faint hum of the air conditioning whose airflow was directed from the high ceiling above the high seats of the three judge panel, towards the three judged, keeping their immediate area comfortably cool. The camera trained on them remained a respectful distance away, and no harsh lights illuminated their somber countenances.

All three judges stared at the camera showing no emotion, their hands folded in front of them on the surface of their capacious bench on top of three equal, neat stacks of paper piled before each judge. Everywhere on earth citizens watched the unfolding drama over the neural net that provided a fully immersive experience indistinguishable from reality, effectively placing every citizen of earth in the courtroom as the Chief Judge began to speak in a deep, resonant, clear voice.

“The evidence against you has been examined. This tribunal finds you guilty of the charges against you by a unanimous vote. Have you anything you would like to add before we pass sentence?”

The camera changed back to the prisoner. The lights brightens around him and the heat rises perceptibly, adding fresh fuel to the trickle of sweat flowing down his flushed face, causing a bead of sweat to form at the end of his nose that he cannot swat away because his wrists are restrained by metal bands at the armrests of his chair, outside the viewing range of the camera which has a tight zoom on his face. “I am guilty of no crime,” the prisoner spoke in a low voice full of palpable weariness and resignation.

“You are guilty of the most heinous of crimes,” the Chief Judge contradicted. "That is not open to debate. This is your final chance to make what amends you may to those whom you have harmed through your selfish, deviant act. It will have no effect on the sentencing by this Court.”

“But I have done nothing wrong,” the man emphatically repeated, the perspiration rolling down his neck deepening the growing ring of sweat absorbed by his bright orange jumper, staining a dark collar of moisture around his neck.

“Silence!” the Chief Judge hissed. “The record will show that the prisoner is unrepentant. This Court finds that the prisoner willfully, maliciously and without justification removed his neural connector with the purpose and effect of disconnecting himself from the Net. We further find that the motivating factor for this egregious, willful and repugnant crime was the attempt to abandon the Common Consciousness and establish his individuality separate and apart from the Communal Mind. We further find that the subject is in full possession of his legal faculties and capable of understanding the criminal nature of his acts, and, perhaps most tragically, that he fails to see the enormity of his crime.” The Chief Justice faltered slightly, delivering the final words of the Courts sentence with a slight tremor in his voice. After stopping a moment to compose himself as his learned colleagues looked on impassively, he continued. “It is, therefore, the judgment of this Court that you will forever remain disconnected from the nets from this day forward.”

Upon hearing the Judge’s words the prisoner’s eyes opened wider, attempting to digest their import. Could it be? Could he finally be allowed the freedom to regain his humanity? The unalienable right to be an individual for the first time in his life? The opportunity to live in a world in which he could have original thoughts, genuine emotions, and the opportunity to be different from everyone else? The joy in these words nearly made him faint with relief and unbridled joy, allowing him for the first time in his life the possibility of hope as tears welled in his eyes. He found he could not speak, could not express even the simple words “thank you” to the Court. It was as though he were emerging from a life-long nightmare, as if . . .

“The prisoner’s IP address, 999.999.999.999, shall be erased from the Nets,” the Judge continued as the prisoner’s tears flowed freely. His existence shall be forever stricken from the Collective Consciousness lest it germinate there and once again grow sedition in our midst.” The prisoner wept openly now while smiling broadly. “The death sentence for this most heinous of crimes is hereby commuted so that the prisoner may be allowed the individuality he craved for the rest of his natural life, devoid of the comfort of humanity or the distracting influences of life.”

The Chief Judge then paused and took a deep breath. “It is further ordered by this Court that the prisoner shall have his eyes, eardrums, tongue and olfactory organs surgically removed that he may not see, hear, taste, or speak with any other human being for the rest of his natural life. thereafter, he is to be remanded to a hospital where he shall be restrained to a bed and tended to by robotic life support aids. The sentence of this Court shall be carried out immediately and shall be witnessed by all Citizens of Earth as partial reparation for this most heinous of crimes against humanity.”

The prisoner’s screams lasted only a few moments as an anesthetic was administered and the cameras were re-arranged in preparation for justice to be carried out.

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Justice - from Book of Dreams 2e: Science Fiction and Speculative Fiction Short Stories (c) 2013 by Victor D. Lopez.

title: Justice

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

What does the text say about the prisoner's punishment?

answer: The prisoner is guilty of removing his neural connector with the purpose and effect of disconnecting himself from the Net. The convict is also in full possession of his legal faculties but fails to see the enormity of his crime. As a result, he has to be removed from natural life and separated from humanity. The Chief Judge orders the prisoner's eyes, eardrums, tongue, and olfactory organs to be surgically removed and the convict will be sentenced to bed rest in hospital. The Chief Justice also orders the prisoner to be disconnected from the Common Consciousness.

text: This isn't the punishment, so it should be omitted.

refinement: His punishment is that he has to be removed from natural life and separated from humanity. The Chief Judge orders the prisoner's eyes, eardrums, tongue, and olfactory organs to be surgically removed and the convict will be sentenced to bed rest in hospital. The Chief Justice also orders the prisoner to be disconnected from the Common Consciousness.

text: He's not removed from natural life. This should be omitted.

refinement: As a result, he has to be separated from humanity. The Chief Judge orders the prisoner's eyes, eardrums, tongue, and olfactory organs to be surgically removed and the convict will be sentenced to bed rest in hospital. The Chief Justice also orders the prisoner to be disconnected from the Common Consciousness.

text: This would be better suited within the first sentence.

refinement: As a result, he has to be separated from humanity, so the Chief Justice also orders the prisoner to be disconnected from the Common Consciousness. . The Chief Judge orders the prisoner's eyes, eardrums, tongue, and olfactory organs to be surgically removed and the convict will be sentenced to bed rest in hospital.

text: It's omitted that the prisoner will be tended to by robotic life support aids for the rest of his life.

refinement: As a result, he has to be separated from humanity, so the Chief Justice also orders the prisoner to be disconnected from the Common Consciousness. . The Chief Judge orders the prisoner's eyes, eardrums, tongue, and olfactory organs to be surgically removed and the convict will be sentenced to bed rest in hospital. He will be tended to by robotic life support aids for the rest of his life.

answer: The prisoner is in front of a tribunal. The verdict is scream and permanently disconnected from the internet. The prisoner is recored to have removed the neural connector without the common consciousness and have gone against the idea of the collective consciousness. As such, the prisoner is sentenced to have his eyes, olfactory and other organs removed. He will be placed in detention, where he will be allowed to live.

text: The verdict is not "scream". Omit this.

refinement: The prisoner is in front of a tribunal. The verdict will have him permanently disconnected from the internet. The prisoner is recored to have removed the neural connector without the common consciousness and have gone against the idea of the collective consciousness. As such, the prisoner is sentenced to have his eyes, olfactory and other organs removed. He will be placed in detention, where he will be allowed to live.

text: This is unnecessary and would be better omitted.

refinement: The verdict will have him permanently disconnected from the internet. The prisoner is recored to have removed the neural connector without the common consciousness and have gone against the idea of the collective consciousness. As such, the prisoner is sentenced to have his eyes, olfactory and other organs removed. He will be placed in detention, where he will be allowed to live.

text: This is not a word. This should say "sentenced".

refinement: The verdict will have him permanently disconnected from the internet. The prisoner is sentenced to remove the neural connector without the common consciousness and have gone against the idea of the collective consciousness. As such, the prisoner is sentenced to have his eyes, olfactory and other organs removed. He will be placed in detention, where he will be allowed to live.

text: This could be phrased more accurately.

refinement: The verdict will have him permanently disconnected from the internet. The prisoner is sentenced to remove the neural connector without the common consciousness and have gone against the idea of the collective consciousness. As such, the prisoner is sentenced to have his eyes, olfactory and other organs removed. He will then be remanded to a hospital bed and tended to by robotic life support aids for the rest of his life.

text: This is confusing and should be omitted.

refinement: The verdict will have him permanently disconnected from the internet. The prisoner is sentenced to remove the neural connector without the common consciousness. As such, the prisoner is sentenced to have his eyes, olfactory and other organs removed. He will then be remanded to a hospital bed and tended to by robotic life support aids for the rest of his life.

answer: The prisoner screams that he has nothing to say. A successful surgical operation then removes the prisoner's eyesight, hearing, taste, and smell. Without the ability to see, hear, taste, or smell, the prisoner will exist in a world of silence for the remainder of his life.

text: This is not a part of the punishment and would be better omit.

refinement: A successful surgical operation then removes the prisoner's eyesight, hearing, taste, and smell. Without the ability to see, hear, taste, or smell, the prisoner will exist in a world of silence for the remainder of his life.

text: It's omitted that the prisoner is sentenced to forever remain disconnected from the nets from that day forward

refinement: The prisoner is sentenced to forever remain disconnected from the nets from that day forward. A successful surgical operation then removes the prisoner's eyesight, hearing, taste, and smell. Without the ability to see, hear, taste, or smell, the prisoner will exist in a world of silence for the remainder of his life.

text: It's omitted that the prisoner will also he be remanded to a hospital where he shall be restrained to a bed and tended to by robotic life support aids.

refinement: The prisoner is sentenced to forever remain disconnected from the nets from that day forward. A successful surgical operation then removes the prisoner's eyesight, hearing, taste, and smell. Without the ability to see, hear, taste, or smell, the prisoner will exist in a world of silence for the remainder of his life. The prisoner will then be remanded to a hospital where he shall be restrained to a bed and tended to by robotic life support aids.

answer: The prisoner is sentenced to forever remain disconnected from the nets from that day forward. The Court also sentences the prisoner to having his eyes, eardrums, tongue, and olfactory organs surgically removed.

text: It's omitted that the prisoner will also he be remanded to a hospital where he shall be restrained to a bed and tended to by robotic life support aids.

refinement: The prisoner is sentenced to forever remain disconnected from the nets from that day forward. The Court also sentences the prisoner to having his eyes, eardrums, tongue, and olfactory organs surgically removed. He will then be remanded to a hospital where he shall be restrained to a bed and tended to by robotic life support aids.

answer: The prisoner is in front of a tribunal. The verdict is scream. The prisoner is recored to have removed the neural connector without the common consciousness and have gone against the idea of the collective consciousness. As such, the prisoner is sentenced to have his eyes, olfactory and other organs removed. He will be placed in detention, where he will be allowed to live.

answer: The prisoner is guilty of removing his neural connector with the purpose and effect of disconnecting himself from the Net. The convict is also in full possession of his legal faculties but fails to see the enormity of his crime. As a result, he has to be removed from natural life and separated from humanity. The Chief Judge orders the prisoner's eyes, eardrums, tongue, and olfactory organs to be surgically removed and the convict will be sentenced to bed rest in hospital. He will also be disconnected from the Common Consciousness.

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

What does the text say about humanity in the future?

answer:
Justice (C) 2012-2013 Victor D. Lopez

Time: The all too near future

Time: The all too near future

In the Story: People on earth can now be "in" a courtroom as virtual beings.

text: This answer is incoherent. Only the mention of the virtual hearings is okay.

refinement: People on earth can now be "in" a courtroom as virtual beings.

text: The rest of information about humanity in the future is omitted.

refinement: In the future, people are forced to be connected through a Communal Mind through a neural Net connector and seemingly exist in a more just, equal, and gentle world. This Communal Mind seems to suppress the ability to have original thoughts, emotions, and individualism. It is considered one of the most heinous acts to remove this connector. Additionally, people on earth can now be "in" a courtroom as virtual beings due to these devices.

answer: In the near future, humanity has sobered considerably. Crime is rare and undesirable behaviors are no longer tolerated. All kinds of crimes are punishable by disconnection.

text: This doesn't answer the question properly as it's inaccurate. There's no mention of humanity "sobering" or that crimes are rare, etc.

text: Blank response

refinement: In the future, people are forced to be connected through a Communal Mind through a neural Net connector and seemingly exist in a more just, equal, and gentle world. This Communal Mind seems to suppress the ability to have original thoughts, emotions, and individualism. It is considered one of the most heinous acts to remove this connector. Additionally, people on earth can now be "in" a courtroom due to these devices.

answer: People on earth can now be "in" a courtroom as virtual beings. Additionally, the keystone to the plot of the story is that capital punishment was seen as inhumane, and only one crime was left on the books as a crime to be punishable by death; removing one's neural connector so they could not regulate signals within the universal community.

text: This is all inaccurate and should be omitted.

refinement: a crime to be punishable by death; removing one's neural connector so they could not regulate signals within the universal community.

text: The majority of information about the future is missing.

refinement: In the future, people are forced to be connected through a Communal Mind through a neural Net connector and seemingly exist in a more just, equal, and gentle world. This Communal Mind seems to suppress the ability to have original thoughts, emotions, and individualism. Additionally, people can now attend court hearings from all over the world due to this device. A crime that is punishable by death is removing one's neural connector so they could not regulate signals within the universal community.

answer: The story takes place in the future. Technology has progressed to the point that the justices are sentenced over a neural net, "citizens watch the drama unfold". The Justice system is run by three judges. The judges pass a death sentence for the most heinous of crimes, but the sentencing is changed to allow the prisoner to be disconnected from the nets and have his senses removed from his body. They hope this would allow the convict the individuality he had craved for the rest of his natural life.

text: This doesn't say anything about humanity and would be better omitted.

refinement: The story takes place in the future. Technology has progressed to the point that the justices are sentenced over a neural net, "citizens watch the drama unfold". The judges pass a death sentence for the most heinous of crimes, but the sentencing is changed to allow the prisoner to be disconnected from the nets and have his senses removed from his body. They hope this would allow the convict the individuality he had craved for the rest of his natural life.

text: The judges don't pass a death sentence. This should be rephrased to make a statement about what humanity considers the most heinous crime in the future.

refinement: The story takes place in the future. Technology has progressed to the point that the justices are sentenced over a neural net, "citizens watch the drama unfold". The most heinous of crimes in the future is removing the neural connector that keeps one connected to the Communal Mind, and the punishment for it is cruel and violent. They hope this would allow the convict the individuality he had craved for the rest of his natural life.

text: They don't really hope this. They just find it an ironic punishment. IT would be better to omit this.

refinement: The story takes place in the future. Technology has progressed to the point that the justices are sentenced over a neural net, "citizens watch the drama unfold". The most heinous of crimes in the future is removing the neural connector that keeps one connected to the Communal Mind, and the punishment for it is cruel and violent.

text: It's omitted that in this future everyone has a neural connector where everyone is attached to the Communal Mind, removing people's individuality and original thoughts and emotions.

refinement: The story takes place in the future. Technology has progressed to the point that the justices are sentenced over a neural net, "citizens watch the drama unfold". Everyone has a neural connector where everyone is attached to the Communal Mind, removing people's individuality and original thoughts and emotions. The most heinous of crimes in the future is removing the neural connector that keeps one connected to the Communal Mind, and the punishment for it is cruel and violent.

text: It's omitted that the world is seemingly more kind, gentle, equal, and just.

refinement: The story takes place in the future, where the world is seemingly more gentle, equal, and just. Technology has progressed to the point that the justices are sentenced over a neural net, "citizens watch the drama unfold". Everyone has a neural connector where everyone is attached to the Communal Mind, removing people's individuality and original thoughts and emotions. The most heinous of crimes in the future is removing the neural connector that keeps one connected to the Communal Mind, and the punishment for it is cruel and violent.

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

What does the text say about the prisoner's family?

answer: No answer

answer: No answer

answer: The text doesn't say anything about the prisoner's family.

answer: The prisoner's family receives no mention in the story.

answer: The text doesn't say anything about the prisoner's family.

answer: No answer


text:
_PRECAMBRIAN_ is the third studio album by the German metal band The Ocean, released on November 5, 2007 through Metal Blade Records. It features several guest musicians, including Caleb Scofield (Cave In, Zozobra, Old Man Gloom), Nate Newton (Converge, Doomriders), Dwid Hellion (Integrity), Tomas Hallbom (Breach), Erik Kalsbeek (Textures) and musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

Development

The main concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. Hadean/Archaean (disc one) is heavy and raw just like their previous album Aeolian while Proterozoic (disc two) is more post-metal-influenced with the inclusion of symphonic and electronic elements like their first album Fluxion.

The production of the album lasted more than six months after their tour in Europe in late 2006. All the drum tracks done by Torge Liessmann and most of the guitar tracks were recorded at Studio57, near Kokkola, Finland, where producer Jonas Olsson had also recorded and produced Callisto´s album Noir. Some of the guitar tracks and all of the vocals, bass guitar, percussion, samples, and various instruments played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra were recorded in The Ocean's own Oceanland Studio in Berlin, Germany. Additional vocals were recorded in Sweden, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California and Seattle, Washington in the United States. It was mixed by Andrew Schneider in New York City. The album's mastering was originally done by Nick Zampiello, but dissatisfied Robin Staps, and it was therefore remastered in Finland. The artwork was done by Martin Kvamme, who has done artwork for various Mike Patton projects like Fantômas and Tomahawk. The release in the United States and Europe differed; the U.S. version is in a two-disc crystal case while the European version is in a complex digipak case with additional artwork.

Jonas Renkse from Katatonia and Bloodbath was planned to be on the album, but due to Katatonia's touring schedule during the production, The Ocean was not able to approach him on time. The Ocean wanted to have Dave Verellen of Botch to participate, but he never responded during production.[1]

Track listing

All music written by Robin Staps. Lyrics written by Robin Staps except where noted. All non-instrumental songs include sub-titles that correspond to the lyrics provided, not to the main concept.

Personnel

Hadean/Archaean

The Ocean

-   Torge Ließmann – drums, percussion (all tracks)
-   Robin Staps – guitar, percussion (all tracks)
-   Matt Beels – guitar (all tracks)
-   Mike Pilat – bass (all tracks), vocals (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5)
-   Nico Webers – vocals (tracks 1, 2, 3)
-   Meta – vocals (tracks 1, 5)

Additional musicians

-   Jason Emry – guest vocals (track 3)
-   Eric Kalsbeek – guest vocals (track 4)
-   Nate Newton – guest vocals (track 3)
-   René Noçon – guest vocals (track 3)
-   Walid Farruque – guest guitar (track 2)

Proterozoic

The Ocean

-   Torge Ließmann – drums, percussion (all tracks)
-   Robin Staps – guitar (all tracks), clean vocals (tracks 2, 6, 7)
-   Matt Beels – guitar (all tracks)
-   Mike Pilat – bass (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 7), vocals (tracks 2, 3, 6, 8)
-   Hannes Huefken – bass (tracks 4 and 8)
-   Nico Webers – vocals (tracks 2, 5, 8)
-   Meta – vocals (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Additional Musicians

-   René Noçon – guest clean vocals (tracks 3, 7, 8)
-   Tomas Hallbom – guest vocals (track 7)
-   Dwid Hellion – guest vocals (track 6)
-   Nate Newton – guest vocals (track 8)
-   Jan Oberg – guest vocals (track 6)
-   Caleb Scofield – guest vocals (track 3)
-   Jonathan Heine – guest bass (track 6)
-   Stefan Heinemeyer – guest cello (tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9)
-   Karina Suslov – guest viola (tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
-   Christoph Von Der Nahmer – guest violin (tracks 2, 3, 4, 8)
-   Katharina Sellheim – guest piano (tracks 2, 6, 7, 8, 9)
-   John Gürtler – guest saxophone (track 1)
-   Daniel Eichholz – guest glockenspiel (tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
-   Jonas Olsson – guest tambourine (tracks 5, 7, 8)
-   Tomas Svensson – additional samples (track 1)

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title: Precambrian (album)

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

What does the text say about Precambrian?

answer: Precambrian is the third studio album by the German metal band, The Ocean. It was released on November 5, 2007. It features several great musicians and a few more musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

text: The response inaccurately mentions that the album features several "great" musicians, however the passage instead mentions that it features several "guest" musicians.

refinement: Precambrian is the third studio album by the German metal band, The Ocean. It was released on November 5, 2007. It features several guest musicians and a few more musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

answer: Precambrian is the third studio album by the German metal band The Ocean. It features the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The album's main concept is based around the Precambrian period in the formation of Earth.

text: The response inaccurately mentions that the album features the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, however the passage says it features musicians from the orchestra.

refinement: Precambrian is the third studio album by the German metal band The Ocean. It features musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The album's main concept is based around the Precambrian period in the formation of Earth.

answer: The album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The album features symphonic and electronic elements, as well as guest musicians.

text: The response misses to mention that the album is the third from the German metal band, The Ocean.

refinement: Precambrian is the third studio album by the German metal band The Ocean. The album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The album features symphonic and electronic elements, as well as guest musicians.

answer: The main concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. It features guest musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. There were plans to get musicians from bands like Cave in, Doomriders, and Texture to participate, but they were never able to contact two of them.

text: The response misses to mention that the album is the third from the German metal band, The Ocean.

refinement: Precambrian is the third studio album by the German metal band The Ocean. The main concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. It features guest musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. There were plans to get musicians from bands like Cave in, Doomriders, and Texture to participate, but they were never able to contact two of them.

text: The response incorrectly mentions that the band was unable to contact musicians from other bands for their participation, however the passage says they were featured on the album.

refinement: Precambrian is the third studio album by the German metal band The Ocean. The main concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. It features guest musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The album also features musicians from bands like Cave In, Doomriders, and Textures.

answer: The album's main concept is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The production of the album also consisted of guest musicians who contributed vocals and instrumentation.

text: The response misses to mention that the album is the third from the German metal band, The Ocean.

refinement: Precambrian is the third studio album by the German metal band The Ocean. The album's main concept is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The production of the album also consisted of guest musicians who contributed vocals and instrumentation.

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

What does the text say about the album's development?

answer: The development of the album lasted more than six months after their tour in Europe in late 2006. All the drum tracks were recorded at Studio57 in Finland; some of the guitar tracks and all vocals, bass guitar, percussion, samples, and various instruments played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra were recorded in The Ocean's own Oceanland Studio in Berlin. The album was mixed in New York City and remastered in Finland.

text: The response misses to mention the main concept of the band.

refinement: The main concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The production of the album lasted more than six months after their tour in Europe in late 2006. All the drum tracks were recorded at Studio57 in Finland; some of the guitar tracks and all vocals, bass guitar, percussion, samples, and various instruments played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra were recorded in The Ocean's own Oceanland Studio in Berlin. The album was mixed in New York City and remastered in Finland.

text: There is no evidence to suggest that both, the drum and guitar tracks were done at Studio 57, only the guitar tracks.

refinement: The main concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The production of the album lasted more than six months after their tour in Europe in late 2006. All the drum tracks were done by Torge Liessmann and most of the guitar tracks were recorded at Studio57 in Finland. Some of the guitar tracks and all vocals, bass guitar, percussion, samples, and various instruments played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra were recorded in The Ocean's own Oceanland Studio in Berlin. The album was mixed in New York City and remastered in Finland.

answer: The album's main concept is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The production of the album lasted more than six months after their tour in Europe in late 2006. All the drum tracks done by Torge Liessmann and most of the guitar tracks were recorded at Studio57, near Kokkola, Finland. The Ocean wanted to have Dave Verellen of Botch participate, but he never responded during production.

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

refinement: The album's main concept is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The production of the album lasted more than six months after their tour in Europe in late 2006. All the drum tracks done by Torge Liessmann and most of the guitar tracks were recorded at Studio57, near Kokkola, Finland.

answer: The production of the album lasted more than six months following the group's tour in Europe in late-2006. All the drum tracks were done at Studio 57 near Kokkola, Finland and most of the guitar tracks were also recorded there. As well, various other instruments were played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and vocals were recorded in various locations around the world. The album was mixed by Andrew Schneider in New York and remastered in Finland.

text: The response misses to mention the main concept of the band.

refinement: The main concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The production of the album lasted more than six months following the group's tour in Europe in late-2006. All the drum tracks were done at Studio 57 near Kokkola, Finland and most of the guitar tracks were also recorded there. As well, various other instruments were played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and vocals were recorded in various locations around the world. The album was mixed by Andrew Schneider in New York and remastered in Finland.

text: There is no evidence to suggest that both, the drum and guitar tracks were done at Studio 57, only the guitar tracks.

refinement: The main concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. The production of the album lasted more than six months following the group's tour in Europe in late-2006. All the drum tracks were done by Torge Liessmann and most of the guitar tracks were recorded at Studio 57 near Kokkola, Finland. As well, various other instruments were played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and vocals were recorded in various locations around the world. The album was mixed by Andrew Schneider in New York and remastered in Finland.

answer: The concept of the album is based around the Precambrian, an early period in the formation of Earth. Its production lasted more than six months after their tour in Europe in late 2006.

answer: The main concept is based around the Precambrian, the early period in the formation of earth. It features several guest musicians, and has a total of about twelve tracks that include some symphonic and electronic elements and is influenced by post-metal. It was very well received, with some critics calling it their best album yet.

text: The response includes several details either not useful for the task or not evidence in the text.

refinement: The main concept is based around the Precambrian, the early period in the formation of earth. It includes some symphonic and electronic elements and is influenced by post-metal.


text:
Have you ever paused and thought, what if I died today?
If my ghost stumbled by would you have something to say?
These are two questions stuck consuming my lonely night mind.
Rife with fear, I fall unto ears and knees and I pray.
“God please protect me from the perils of the outside world"

But what if the biggest dangers came from inside my own head?
I imagine them mobilizing, and arrayed all over my bed.
I picture them crawling all over me while I play dead.
But then I replied with a move of my own,
I silenced them out with my boast and a shout

But what if they had managed to hurt the ones I love?

They broke down my wails and chanted their own,
Meticulously reciting as if they had designed a plan to make me fear.
I begged for my mommy and divine intervention to be near.
And then they grew.
they flew one by one at me with unprecedented speed.

The first announced himself to be Greed.
Avarice,
The consuming avatar of malice had encroached on my space.

"Bitch get the fuck out my face."
And that was that, his chains corroding to rust.

Then came Lust,
a disgusting manifestation of the ladies I have come to trust.
She pulled out a picture of the girl I’ve come to like and said,

“Baby would you like some head,
or maybe just bust while I do all the thrusts?”

Yes, I admit it, yes I was tempted
but then the actual girl sexted and I then repented.
“Look slut
you are beautiful and you have a thick butt,
but that pussy crust just won’t do,
and I’d rather have my balls cut off then spend a night with you”.

Ha! That’s two down
and if I remembered my Catholic studies correctly,
there were still five prowling around.

“Hello I am the Glutton,
I was wondering if you could help me button up?
I have this mutton would mine if we muttoned up?"

This one was tricky
obese and yet he moved quickly
Yet I was faster

“Damn you’re a disaster,
you’re the master,
of your own destiny,
and here you are trying to get me plastered,
You tempt me to indulgence you hefty fat bastard but I will remain stout,
take with you your scrapings and get the fuck out!"

And on to the next
The third test had come and gone,
I cheered above the rest,
but the battle was afloat I chose to ride on.

The fourth was Sloth, procrastination at it’s best,
but he crept forth timidly and whispered in my ears...

“You’ve got talent boy,
but the materials you work with are toys so stop,
Sit and chop it up with me,
learn what it takes to be
lavish excellency."

I knew he was right/
the truth hit me like a deer in headlights,

“Oh Sloth,
the only sin I’ve maybe betrothed,
your slights upon my honor are sour and vast,
but I refuse to be last.
So for now I’ll look to the past,
to all the situations where I’ve emerged victorious,
It makes me realize that no matter how much effort I put into whatever I do,
it’ll still be glorious.
and if not that then notorious,
I'll command the forces across the whole planet,
And I’ll be damned if my figure won’t be solidified in granite.”

So he vanished,
and in the midst of his departure,
All the hatred I have banished,
over the years, suddenly reappeared,
It was neither man or woman but simply a shade,
garbed in all black and brandishing a blade.

“I am Wrath, and I come to offer thou revenge
A chance to avenge all the harm done against thou,
we can cut them open with a mere strike of my plow."

Wow, a chance of revenge? I suddenly thought of Miss Kang,
or the cops who made me break my bong.
But no it was wrong.

“My friend, this opportunity is a great on but this I must not allow,
I wouldn’t be able to deal with all of the pain caused because of me,
I’ll take a knee."

That was a close call
I still remember how that one freaked me out the most of all.
Then he popped up,
The douche who stole my buttercup.

“What the fuck do you want?
You already haunt me whenever you can."

Standing up, I rushed at him headfirst.
Fueled with Wrath, my breath grew heavy as I battled with Envy,
He cut across my path,
but I had already done the math,
had him fooled,
I laughed at him while my head cooled.
He was gone.

It was five in the morning and still I had no break,
struggling for I knew these sins were out to take,
my soul,
digging holes in my chest,
but I was the best and I laughed, reflected,
and what came next was something I never expected,
Thinking of all the strides I had to make to keep myself vigilant and awake,
my body began to quake,
my soul began to shake,
my heart accepted a new ache,
I made a fatal mistake,
I cried while my body died and my soul swallowed alive by the tide,
brought around by my very own consuming Pride.

title: [Capital Vices:Life's Seven Spices] Xpost from poetry

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

What does the text say about the ability to fight off bad behaviors?

answer: The text expresses an overall intent to fight back against negative indulgences and vices. While it acknowledges that these sins present real dangers and are tricky adversaries, the text says that by remembering past victories and refusing to give in to temptation, one can ultimately defeat these vices. Thus, the text ultimately argues that while it may not be easy, using determination, resilience, and a refusal to waver or lose hope, one can always prevail over bad behaviors.

answer: The narrator faces off with each of the seven sins. He is able to stand up to Greed, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, Wrath, and Envy. Fighting some sins seem to be harder than others due to different temptations. In one occasion, he's able to fight off Envy with Wrath. However in the end, the narrator is not able to fight Pride.

answer: The text suggests that although vulnerability to bad behaviors is real, resisting one's base impulses and staying vigilant is possible. There are five vices mentioned in the text, and the speaker is able to overcome the temptation put in their path by each of them. Ultimately, what made the difference in each instance was the speaker's defiance and willingness to fight.

text: The response contains inaccurate information.

refinement: The text suggests that although vulnerability to bad behaviors is real, resisting one's base impulses and staying vigilant is possible. There are seven vices mentioned in the text, and the speaker is able to overcome the temptation put in their path by all but one of them. Ultimately, what made the difference in each instance was the speaker's defiance and willingness to fight.

answer: It is described that the narrator needs the help of other people in order to overcome the sin of envy. However, this does not last, and the narrator needs to turn to his own strength. He is described as standing up for himself with pride. He needs to focus his energy on his own love for himself so he can overcome the last sin, which is pride. The narrator is able to overcome all the sins he stands up to give the choice to the actual sin itself.

text: The response contains inaccurate information.

refinement: It is described that the narrator needs the help of other people in order to overcome the sin of envy. However, this does not last, and the narrator needs to turn to his own strength. However, the narrator could not defeat the last sin, Pride.

text: The narrator relies on their own strength to defeat the sins.

refinement: The narrator uses their own strength to fend off most of the seven sins tempting them. However, the narrator could not defeat the last sin, Pride.

answer: The narrator does not have much trouble with the first two sins in particular. Greed is struck off with "bitch get the fuck out my face." Lust is defeated by a cute text from his crush. The last two are more difficult, Sloth and Wrath are harder to slay, and he has to think of the way he's conquered the challenges in the past to defeat them. This helps him accomplish that. Invidia, who taunts him with a chance for revenge against those who have wronged he recognizes that he can't handle the pain of all the mistakes he has made and decides to turn it down. His Proud ends up battling with Wrath and is led to crying and another trip to Hell.

text: The response contains made up information.

refinement: The narrator does not have much trouble with the first two sins in particular. Greed is struck off with "bitch get the fuck out my face." Lust is defeated by a cute text from his crush. The last two are more difficult, Sloth and Wrath are harder to slay, and he has to think of the way he's conquered the challenges in the past to defeat them. This helps him accomplish that.

text: The response contains inaccurate information.

refinement: The narrator does not have much trouble with the first two sins in particular. Greed is struck off with "bitch get the fuck out my face." Lust is defeated by a cute text from his crush. Sloth and Wrath are harder to slay, and he has to think of the way he's conquered the challenges in the past to defeat them.

text: The response could include more details about fighting off bad behaviors.

refinement: The narrator does not have much trouble with the first two sins in particular. Greed is struck off with "bitch get the fuck out my face." Lust is defeated by a cute text from his crush. Sloth and Wrath are harder to slay, and he has to think of the way he's conquered the challenges in the past to defeat them. In the end, the narrator is able to defeat every sin but Pride.

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

What does the text say about dangers from inside the mind?

answer: The narrator describes the dangers of being under attack from the seven great and grave sins. The narrator also states that there might be danger from within the mind. They are pessimistic about this because of the fact that they have suppressed their internal demons for length periods of time.

text: The response could use better word choice.

refinement: The narrator describes the dangers of being under attack from the seven great and grave sins. The narrator also states that there is danger from within the mind. They are pessimistic about this because of the fact that they have suppressed their internal demons for length periods of time.

answer: The narrator fears that the dangers in his mind could hurt the ones they loved. He believes they are intentionally planning to make him fear. The narrator realizes these dangers are the seven deadly sins, and he sees them as trying to take his soul. He battles all of them, but is defeated by pride.

answer: The text suggests that the greatest dangers in life come from within the mind itself. Sin manifests in many forms, and while they often come from outside the self, they can also come from within. They can creep up on the person, turning them in nightmarish ways. Pride is dangerous because it tears down the person's resolve and leaves them vulnerable to corruption.

answer: The dangers from inside the mind are myriad. The text addresses several vice-like figures: greed, lust, gluttony, sloth, wrath, and envy. These figures prey on the weaknesses of the speaker, attempting to coax him or her into giving in. The text effectively shows how these figures seek to overwhelm the speaker's sense of self. Ultimately, the text demonstrates that these figures can be overcome through willpower or self-reflection. The text contends that the primary dangers posed by the vices within one's own mind come from self-doubt and lack of self-confidence.

text: The response leaves out pride.

refinement: The dangers from inside the mind are myriad. The text addresses several vice-like figures: greed, lust, gluttony, sloth, wrath, and envy. These figures prey on the weaknesses of the speaker, attempting to coax him or her into giving in. The text effectively shows how these figures seek to overwhelm the speaker's sense of self. Ultimately, the text demonstrates that these figures can be overcome through willpower or self-reflection, with the exception of Pride. The text contends that the primary dangers posed by the vices within one's own mind come from self-doubt and lack of self-confidence.

answer:
The narrator says that now if the biggest dangers are inside his head, he tries to silence the voices with his own.
But the narrator fears these inner demons will hurt the ones he loves. Were they acting on their whims, they could become destructive.

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

Summarize the narrator's relationship with wrath.

answer: The narrator has an initial distrust and mocking tone for wrath, but when tempted with the possibility of revenge, the narrator realizes it would be too much to bear and rejects the offer. The narrator has a complicated relationship with wrath, hating and resisting it but also having an understanding of its power.

text: The response contains inaccurate information.

refinement: The narrator is initially tempted with the possibility of revenge, but eventually the narrator realizes it would be too much to bear and rejects the offer. The narrator has a complicated relationship with wrath, hating and resisting it but also having an understanding of its power.

text: The response leaves out how the narrator used Wrath to defeat Envy.

refinement: The narrator is initially tempted with the possibility of revenge, but eventually the narrator realizes it would be too much to bear and rejects the offer. The narrator has a complicated relationship with wrath, hating and resisting it but also having an understanding of its power. Later the narrator uses Wrath to defeat Envy.

answer: The narrator has an adversarial relationship with wrath, where wrath seeks revenge for wrongs committed against the narrator. The narrator rejects this opportunity, however, choosing to focus instead on their good qualities. Although the narrator acknowledges that wrath poses a temptation, their pride keeps them from succumbing to this temptation.

text: The response leaves out how the narrator used Wrath to defeat Envy.

refinement: The narrator has an adversarial relationship with wrath, where wrath seeks revenge for wrongs committed against the narrator. The narrator rejects this opportunity, however, choosing to focus instead on their good qualities. Although the narrator acknowledges that wrath poses a temptation, their pride keeps them from succumbing to this temptation. Later, the narrator uses Wrath to defeat Envy.

answer:
rather than deal with his guilt and pain, the narrator pretends to be strong and tough. In reality, he talks cowardly: "I'll be damned if my figure won't be solidified in granite."
he fights with someone who is besotted with envy, who is cowdly but still has a blade. The dualism of being brave and alive, having principles and honor inwardly, but still behaving ignobly means the narrator fights regardless of the other person's actions and turns coward when more hurt than he can deal with is threatened. Reversing the position results in the narrator being a coward, maybe even a backstabber.

text: The response contains large amounts of made up information.

refinement: The narrator is initially tempted with the possibility of revenge, but eventually the narrator realizes it would be too much to bear and rejects the offer. The narrator has a complicated relationship with wrath, hating and resisting it but also having an understanding of its power. Later the narrator uses Wrath to defeat Envy.

answer: The narrator has a sense of wrath rising up while they recite Glutton's sins. Immediately after, the narrator is haunted by the ghost of the damned. Glutton holds the narrator's mother at his disposal as his next victim. When the duel is over, Glutton vanishes but Wrath reappears to taunt the narrator and offer revenge. The narrator keeps another rage demon from possessing them when confronted by an old foe.

text: The response contains large amounts of made up information.

refinement: Wrath reappears to taunt the narrator and offer revenge. The narrator is initially tempted with the possibility of revenge, but eventually the narrator realizes it would be too much to bear and rejects the offer. The narrator has a complicated relationship with wrath, hating and resisting it but also having an understanding of its power. Later the narrator uses Wrath to defeat Envy.

answer: The narrator can feel Wrath coming on when they notice all of their banished hatred reappearing. Wrath arrives in all black with a blade, and tells the narrator they have a chance for revenge for him. This makes the narrator think of a few people he'd like to take revenge on. The narrator finds strength to fight off this desire and rids himself of Wrath. However when Envy appears, be channels Wrath to fight it.

text: The response contains a typo.

refinement: The narrator can feel Wrath coming on when they notice all of their banished hatred reappearing. Wrath arrives in all black with a blade, and tells the narrator they have a chance for revenge for him. This makes the narrator think of a few people he'd like to take revenge on. The narrator finds strength to fight off this desire and rids himself of Wrath. However when Envy appears, they channel Wrath to fight it.


text:
Driving fast is exhilarating. Not organized racing on a track or competitions with another to win, or attain a goal. I’m talking full fledged, full speed next level driving maneuvers in traffic filled roadways bristling with drivers who are unaware of the thrill that can be attained by narrowly escaping death.

I used to own a C32 AMG, and I’m not mentioning this car to boast that I owned a fancy car, I’m mentioning it because it contained 350 of the most streamlined horsepower I’ve ever had the pleasure of controlling. The car was like an extension of myself, any movement or thought I had would take microseconds to be accurately represented. A balanced, nimble & light 5 second car. The presence of an enormous amount of caffeine coursing through my veins would increase my awareness exponentially; allowing precise control.

There was a point in time where I would make weekly trips to Houston. I was a field technician and fixed useless electronic devices for random organizations. I would have lost my mind making that monotonous trip over and over if it hadn’t been for that car. I would cruise at 90mph listening to pre-recorded versions of Annie Mac’s 2 hour Friday mash up which contained upbeat rhythms that would keep my blood flowing and senses peaked. That and huge amounts of coffee.

Cruising 90 in the fast lane pumped full of caffeine in the most clear headed aware state possible is the perfect position to make split second decisions. Like evading arrest.

The state trooper was on the other side of the center median, and I saw him a mile away... But the little adrenaline seeking devil inside of me grinned wickedly. I knew unless there was a gap in the concrete barrier there was no way he’d get me. As I roared past him, the gap in the concrete was quite apparent. As soon as I saw his lights erupt in my rear view mirror, I decided I wasn’t getting pulled over today.

The C32 AMG has 2 “sweet spots” if you will. 0-60 is lightening quick, but 60-90 is a bit slower, not slow by any means, but not anything impressive. Once you get to 90 however, you can truly feel the power of the car surge up through the pedals. Going from 90 miles an hour to 155 miles an hour is 6 seconds of exhilarating bliss.

The curvature in the road worked to my advantage that day . When I saw the trooper flip his car around and hit his lights, he also dropped out of my line of sight. My foot dropped on the pedal at the same instant. I was 2 miles from the next exit and deep inside the adrenaline slowly seeped into my veins, would I make it I thought? Yes, was the resounding answer in my head. Yes you will. It took seconds to conquer those two miles.

I slammed the breaks and slowed to about 100mph and as I barreled off the freeway the cops lights shone in my rear view at a distance. But he was far enough back that he didn’t see me. The terrain again worked to my advantage. The exit curved downward, running parallel to the freeway but lower, so someone on the freeway wouldn’t be able to see someone on the exit. But then the road curved back skywards. Wide eyed, I checked my mirrors, and looked to the left.

The cop missed the exit.

But then he saw me, and the smoke poured from his tires as his car, brakes floored, slide sideways onto the shoulder, and straight into reverse.

At this point the adrenaline was in full effect. My body was in a heightened state of awareness. I had come this far. I still had the advantage. I was still going 90. He had to reverse off the freeway, and then speed up. I focused on the road in front of me, down shifted and punched it.

I came to a light, took the turn, full, independent wheel traction control on my Michelin pilot’s kept me from flipping over or losing control, and I fast and furious drifted around the corner, only to stare down the longest road in existence. Then I panicked.

There was nowhere to go. The road went on for as far as my eyes could see. A dusty, back country road about 155 miles outside of San Antonio on IH10. There was nothing out there. Trees, dust and asphalt. And I could hear his siren.

But like something straight out of a movie, I saw a beacon of hope. A white church chapel, I roared towards it and the lot was full. This was my ticket. My tires spun in the dirt parking lot and slide safely in between a set of parked cars and killed the engine. I breathed heavily, wide eyed, hands shaking and like a slow motion movie turned my head and saw the trooper roar past in all his glory.

I stepped out of the car and looked down the country road, the trooper disappearing into the distance. The country air in my lungs felt amazing, the adrenaline coursing through my veins pumped hard, and I smiled. I had won.

title: Adrenaline: A True Story

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

What does the story say about the advantage of the speed of the narrator's C32 AMG Mercedes?

answer: The narrator expresses the importance of having fast cars by detailing how his formerly owned Mercedes C32 AMG helped him escape arrest by a state trooper once. As a field technician, the narrator's job was to frequent Houston every week to fix electronics for different organizations. The C32 AMG helped his weekly trips because of its 350 horsepower engine, moving from 0-60mph within seconds. On one journey, he sped at 155mph, which caught the attention of a state trooper, and a chase ensued. Luckily for him, because of how fast he was moving, he was able to avert arrest by hiding within a set of parked cars at a church while the trooper drove past unaware.

text: Lots of unnecessary information; seems more like a general summary than answering the question

refinement: The narrator expresses the importance of having fast cars by detailing how his formerly owned Mercedes C32 AMG helped him escape arrest by a state trooper once. The C32 AMG had a 350 horsepower engine, and could move from 0-60mph within seconds. On one journey, he sped at 155mph, which caught the attention of a state trooper, and a chase ensued.

answer: The narrator used to like speeding as an adrenaline seeker because it's "brimming with horsepower." He built his adrenaline by speeding a lot then, and his reflexes and state of mind are associated with a higher high. He could almost read people's minds to evade their threats and persecutions through the slightest stimuli. He describes this sensation as "being in the zone." Most importantly, the narrator could go from 90 to 155 kilometers per hour in 6 seconds, he felt the acceleration and blasting when his foot dropped on the pedal. That evening, his body went through a heightened state of awareness as he was cautious of his surroundings as he drove from Houston. The cop nearly gave pursuit but had bad luck. The narrator was wise enough to spot a church, church with an empty parking ground, which he used to park, and of course slowed down.

text: Mostly irrelevant response, and some inaccurate information

text: Provide a response

refinement: The narrator's C32 AMG had a 350 horsepower engine and 2 "sweet spots." Accelerating from 0 to 60 was "lightning quick," 60 to 90 a bit slower, and going from 90 to 155 was possible in 6 seconds. The narrator would regularly cruise in the car at 90 mph.

answer: The speed of the car allowed the narrator to get to his destination quicker. The speed also gave him the advantage because other drivers and authorities couldn't catch up to him despite the fact that he was speeding and violating traffic.

answer: The C32 AMG contains 350 horsepower and allows the narrator to make split-second decisions when driving at 90 mph. This speed allows the narrator to evade arrest and escape the state trooper. The C32 AMG's speed helps give the narrator control over their circumstance when faced with a high-risk situation.

answer: The C32 AMG Mercedes gave the narrator an advantage due to its high speed. The narrator was able to evade arrest because the car allowed him to drive faster than the police. The high speed allowed the narrator to quickly maneuver around obstacles such as the center median and the exit curve while driving at 90 mph. The adrenaline rush heightened his senses, making him more aware and precise in his control of the car.

text: The narrator never had to get around the median

refinement: The C32 AMG Mercedes gave the narrator an advantage due to its high speed. The narrator was able to evade arrest because the car allowed him to drive faster than the police. The high speed allowed the narrator to quickly maneuver around the exit curve while driving at 90 mph. The adrenaline rush heightened his senses, making him more aware and precise in his control of the car.