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Think your job is just to stock great products and market them in a way that they fly off the shelves? In the heady world of multi-retail offerings, your job is much more complex than that. Consumers want to know that there is social value in your products. They need to know that when they buy into your brand, you are responsible enough to play your part in contributing to a greener, fairer more egalitarian world.

The concept of socially valuable products has been around for a while, but as marketing strategies become more personalised, social responsibility is getting pushed to the fore. Think about it. You want to appeal to your customers on a personal level. Therefor it will serve you well to promote the concepts and causes that they care about.

As we become increasingly aware as a society of global issues and crisis around the world, we become more aware of inter-connectivity and the need to lead a charitable and sustainable life. Using retailers and websites that are socially aware in some sort of capacity, is favoured by the modern day consumer. Consumers feel like they are not only enjoying new products, but giving something back. It is guilt-free consumption.

You don’t have to look too far to see how eCommerce and philanthropy has blended together well. Philanthropy has allowed brands to reposition themselves in the market place as socially aware, thus capturing a slightly different audience that craves that meaningful purchase.

TOMS is a company that embodies these ideals. With a One for One philosophy, it pledges to help a person in need for every one of its products that is purchased. What they are essentially offering customers is the opportunity to feel good and satisfy their need or want for new shoes. It has proved incredibly effective with sales of TOMS reaching huge heights over the last few years.

Judging by the success of similar philanthropic companies, there is every reason to believe that this movement could fundamentally change company culture. It is already increasing consumer spending.

Let’s take a look at some other companies killing it on the social responsibility front:

Chipotle

These guys have opted to go down the environmental route and have promoted their long-term partnerships with farmers and pasture-raised animals. This has allowed these guys to create a clever USP and promote themselves as “food with integrity.” Chipotle addresses the concerns of those consumers worried about the impact the food they eat has on local farmers and whether or not they receive a fair wage and if the ingredients are ethically farmed. There are few fast food outlets opting to go down the ethical route in their marketing. Chipotle are reporting healthy growth as a result of their change in strategy.

Patagonia

Far from making it an afterthought in their small print, clothing brand Patagonia has put its charitable efforts at the forefront of all its ad campaigns. In a bid to make consumers aware of the environmental impact of the clothes they buy, their campaigns led with the tag-line “don’t buy our jackets.” The subversive nature of this campaign immediately draws consumers in and causes them to explore in more detail what the brand is actually promoting. If the philanthropic nature of the brand doesn’t draw the consumer in the outrageous tagline will, increasing brand awareness and in this case increasing sales.

Ben and Jerry’s

Not ones to be left out of the latest marketing trends, Ben and Jerry’s have started promoting fair trade and non-GMO. The brand uses its conversational style to talk about sustainability and engage consumers. The focus on social issues doesn’t seem like a change in direction for the brand as the tone of voice has not changed. In the case of Ben and Jerry’s, consumers feel like they are buying into something worthwhile.

So there you have it, with a focus on social issues brands can engage consumers on a personal level and reassure them that they understand their need to give back, as well as purchase great products. Consumers want more than just commodities, they want to know that they are expressing their own personal values, through using your services. If consumers do sense all these things, then you can be sure to see a spike in sales, as a result of increased consumer spending.

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Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What is the text trying to emphasize?

answer: Socially conscious products- those that bear a concern for the human, environmental, and economical wellbeing of the world are moving into the forefront, according to their branding and marketing.

answer: The text emphasizes the importance of social responsibility in marketing strategies. This provides consumers with a sense of meaning in their purchase, resulting in stronger spending habits.

answer: Social is everything when it comes to buying products, companies need to make their customers feel as if they have contributed to a better world, but just to a point where the action is sanctioned.

text: Social value or socially valuable products are emphasized in the article as a core element of a personalized marketing strategy. Change the first part of the first sentence to include to social value of products.

refinement: Socially valuable products are everything when it comes to buying products, companies need to make their customers feel as if they have contributed to a better world, but just to a point where the action is sanctioned.

text: Remove the final part of the response, it is not discussed in the text.

refinement: Socially valuable products are everything when it comes to buying products, companies need to make their customers feel as if they have contributed to a better world.

answer: The text emphasizes the consumer need for socially conscious products, and the use of this need in marketing strategy to make a brand more appealing. The article uses examples from TOMS, Chipotle, Patagonia, and Ben and Jerry's to illustrate how people are drawn to marketing campaigns that highlight how a company is seen to be improving the world.

answer: The text emphasizes the growing importance of social responsibility in marketing and how it can be advantageous for businesses. Companies who can promote the concepts and causes that their consumers care about have an advantage in the marketplace. Consumers feel good about buying from businesses who express concern for ethical issues. This approach increases consumer spending and company profits.

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

What is the author’s perspective?

answer: The author believes that socially responsible products can be beneficial to a brand in the marketplace by appealing to customers on a personal level. He argues that modern day consumers want more than just commodities, they desire products that express their personal values. In order to achieve increased consumer spending, brands must focus on promoting the socially responsible aspects of their business.

answer: The author states there is a need to appeal to the customer on a personal level. They discuss the concept of socially responsible products.

text: Link the concept of personalized marketing strategies and the concept of socially responsible products by linking the two sentences and add the heart of the strategy as being integrity and philanthropy.

refinement: The author states there is a need to appeal to the customer on a personal level by using the concept of socially responsible products to promote integrity and philanthropy.

answer: The author believes that markets increasingly require socially-minded products in order to stay competitive. This increases both sales and consumer spending, and better serves consumers' need to express their values.

answer: The author approaches the topic from a primarily capitalist point of view, advising brands to take up a sustainable image in order to capitalize on the social trend. Philanthropy is presented as not only positive in its own right, but useful in attracting a potentially untapped market.

answer: The author is making the point that advertisers are beginning to focus much more on consumers with respect to social issues, in order to ensure that they buy their products.


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The VERMELHO RIVER (), also known as the Poguba River, is a river in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. In its lower reaches it is called the São Lourenço River.

The Vermelho River runs through the south of the city of Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, and past the Dom Osório Stoffel State Park on its south (left) bank.[1] It continues in a generally southwest direction to become the São Lourenço around the municipality of Barão de Melgaço.

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title: Vermelho River (São Lourenço River tributary)

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

What is the Vermelho River?

answer: The Vermelho River is a river in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. It is a tributary of the São Lourenço River.

answer: The Vermelho River is a river in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil that eventually becomes the São Lourenço River.

answer: A river in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

answer: a river in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil

text: The answer does not start with a capital letter. A dot is missing.

refinement: A river in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

answer: It is a river in Brazil.

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

What is the Vermelho River sometimes called?

answer: Poguba River; São Lourenço River in the lower reaches

answer: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the São Lourenço River.

text: It is missing it is also called the Poguba River.

refinement: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the Poguba Riverthe and the São Lourenço River.

text: It is not said that it is called the São Lourenço River in the lower reaches.

refinement: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the Poguba Riverthe and the São Lourenço River in the lower reaches.

answer: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the Poguba River.

text: It is missing that it is also called the São Lourenço River in the lower reaches.

refinement: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the Poguba River and the São Lourenço River in the lower reaches.

answer: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the Poguba River.

text: It is missing that it is also called the São Lourenço River in the lower reaches.

refinement: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the Poguba River and the São Lourenço River in the lower reaches.

answer: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the Poguba River.

text: It is missing that it is also called the São Lourenço River in the lower reaches.

refinement: The Vermelho River is sometimes called the Poguba River and the São Lourenço River in the lower reaches.

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

What city lies along the Vermelho River?

answer: Rondonópolis

text: A missing dot.

text: The Vermelho River runs through the south of the city of Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso.

answer: The city of Rondonópolis lies along the Vermelho River.

text: The Vermelho River runs through the south of the city of Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso.

answer: Rondonópolis

text: A missing dot.

text: The Vermelho River runs through the south of the city of Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso.

answer: The city of Rondonópolis lies along the Vermelho River.

text: The Vermelho River runs through the south of the city of Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso.

answer: The city of Rondonópolis

text: A missing dot.

text: The Vermelho River runs through the south of the city of Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso.

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

Where is Brazil?

answer: The Vermelho River runs through the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

text: Irrelevant answer.

refinement: It is not stated in the article, but Brazil is in South America.

answer: South America

text: A dot is missing.

answer: the article does not answer this question

text: The answer does not start with a capital letter; a dot is missing

refinement: The article does not answer this question.

answer: Brazil is in South America.

answer: South America

text: A dot is missing.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: The Vermelho River is a river in Brazil.

answer: The Vermelho River is one of two tributaries flowing from Mato Grosso, Brazil.

text: It is not stated that it is one of two tributaries flowing from Mato Grosso.

refinement: The Vermelho River, also known as the Poguba River, is a river in Mato Grosso that runs southwest to become the São Lourenço.

answer: The Vermelho River, also known as the Poguba River, is a river in Mato Grosso that runs southwest to become the São Lourenço.

answer: The Vermelho River is a river in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

answer: The Vermelho River flows southwest through the state of Mato Grosso before becoming the São Lourenço River near Barão de Melgaço.


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Download the notes:  5 lessons in how to take on a creative project well outside your normal creative comfort zone

If you have a dream of expanding your creative work into a new area, but don’t believe it will ever happen, this is the perfect episode for you. Becoming an author hadn’t ever crossed Alice Stevenson’s mind, but after writing two beautiful, reflective, travel books, she’s added a whole new dimension to her work as a successful illustrator.

Alice and I talk about her journey from initial scepticism, through working out to what her book should even be about, to the process of writing it, and, eventually, repeating the process with the second one. Was it easier? No, she says – and we talk about the huge overwhelm of a much more complex second book.

Alice has wonderful advice on pushing beyond your creative comfort zone in a way that’s stretching but manageable.

-   How to know when you’ve got trapped in over-thinking your creative work
-   How fear leads to not being able to focus on any one project
-   Ways to free your creative thinking when anxiety overwhelming you
-   The importance of commitment in a creative process
-   How to separate your ‘sensible’ inner voice from your ‘stressed’ one

We also talk about Alice’s own creative processes that she used to stop self-doubt from overwhelming her, and to keep her creative vision fresh.

Download the free episode resource here on how to take on creative projects outside your comfort zone

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This is a fabulous, encouraging episode about overcoming creative self-doubt and believing in yourself. I love Alice’s gentle, positive energy, and the simplicity with which she approaches her writing.

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

How many books has Alice Stevenson written?

answer: Alice Stevenson has written 2 books.

answer: Two.

answer: Two.

answer: Two.

answer: Two

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Answer the following question based on the above passage:

The interview described is broadcast in what medium?

answer: podcast

answer: There is not sufficient information to answer.

text: The interview is in the audio medium.

answer: It is broadcast as an audio podcast.

answer: Audio.

answer: Radio.

text: The interview is described in the audio medium, it seems like it may be a podcast.

refinement: The interview is in the audio medium, it seems like it may be a podcast.

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

What genre does Alice write in?

answer: It is not stated

text: It is incorrect that this information is not stated.

answer: Alice writes travel books.

answer: travel literature

answer: Alice writes travel books.

answer: Alice writes books for travelers that describe their reflections.

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Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What area is Alice expanding into?

answer: Illustration

answer: She wants to become an author.

text: It is incorrect that she wants to become an author, she already is an author. Alice now wants to expand into the genre of illustrations.

answer: Creative writing.

text: It is incorrect that she wants to expand into the creative writing genre.

answer: Creative writing

text: It is incorrect that she wants to expand into the creative writing genre.

answer: The area of becoming an author

text: It is incorrect that she wants to become an author, she already is an author.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: This episode features Alice Stevenson, an illustrator who decided to take on a new creative area when she published two beautiful travel books. Alice shares her journey of accomplishing this difficult task, and discusses how important commitment and proper processes are to getting the work done. Proper preparation can make the process and worry over it more manageable.

text: It is incorrect that she enters the creative area of writing.

refinement: This episode features Alice Stevenson, an author of two travel books who decided to take on a new creative area as an illustrator. Alice shares her journey of accomplishing this difficult task, and discusses how important commitment and proper processes are to getting the work done. Proper preparation can make the process and worry over it more manageable.

answer: This piece describes the topics for an interview with author and illustrator Alice Stevenson. It is focused on providing the audience with tips on enhancing creativity and productivity.

answer: This document outlines a podcast interview between the author and an author named Alice Stevenson discussing the author's journey to becoming an author outside their field. A summary of the free resources she gives with the interview is also included.

answer: The narrator talks with author and illustrator, Alice Stevenson, about her creative process. She mentions the differences between her creative and business-oriented minds.

text: There is no evidence that she mentions the differences between a creative and business-oriented mind.

refinement: The narrator talks with author and illustrator, Alice Stevenson, about her creative process. She talks about the importance of being committed in a creative process.

answer: In this episode, Alice Stevenson discusses how to take on creative projects that are outside one's comfort zone in manageable ways. She stresses the importance of commitment and focusing on the process over perfection, and offers strategies for overcoming anxiety. To avoid falling prey to self-doubt, Alice recommends questioning assumptions, separating rational thoughts from anxious ones, and allowing yourself space to do things imperfectly.

text: The answer is lengthy to fit the 2-sentence summary specification.

refinement: In this episode, Alice Stevenson discusses how to take on creative projects that are outside one's comfort zone in manageable ways. She stresses the importance of commitment and focusing on the process over perfection, and offers strategies for overcoming anxiety.


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ROLAND TULLEN KUN (born May 6, 1970) is a Nauruan politician and Member of Parliament.

Political career

MP and Minister

Kun was elected in 2004 to serve as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru and served as Minister of Justice.[1]

Kun was elected to the seat of Buada in 2004, 2007, 2008, in the April and June 2010 elections, and in 2013. He was a member of the Scotty government from 2004 to 2007, a member of the Stephen government from 2007 to 2012, and a member of the Dabwido government for much of the first half of 2013.

From December 2007 to November 2011 he was Minister for Fisheries and Minister for Education. From June 2012 until February 2013, he held portfolios of Finance & Sustainable Development, as well as Education and Justice & Border Control.[2]

Kun is also an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries.

Crossing the floor

Kun was one of the founding members of reform group Naoero Amo (Nauru First).

He was appointed finance minister in 2012 by then President Sprent Dabwido, but resigned and defected to the Opposition after a disagreement with President Dabwido over the latter's declaration of a state of emergency.[3]

In 2013, Kun stood for the presidency against Baron Waqa but his party lost 13 to 5.

Suspension of Opposition members (ongoing current event)

In May 2014, Waqa suspended 5 of the 7 members of Nauru's Opposition from Parliament indefinitely, including Kun.[4]

The suspension of Kun and 2 of his opposition colleagues (Hon Dr Kieren Keke and Hon Mathew Batsiua) was made on the grounds that they had expressed views in the international media that were critical of the government and the breakdown of the rule of law.[5]

In June 2015, in a crackdown on Opposition MPs, the Waqa government arrested and cancelled the passports of certain opposition members claiming that they had been trying to destabilise the Government by talking to foreign media.[6][7]

As part of the move against opposition members, on 17 June 2015, the Government cancelled Kun's passport and had him forcibly removed from a flight to New Zealand where he had been living with his wife and children since being suspended from Parliament in 2014.[8]

Nauru's Supreme Court was due on 27 June 2015 to hear an application by Kun for judicial review to have his passport returned but the court deferred the application until 8 July 2015.[9]

On 11 July 2016 Kun fled Nauru for New Zealand, having been granted New Zealand citizenship and a New Zealand passport.[10]

Personal

Roland Kun is the son of Ruben Kun, a former President of Nauru and a member of Nauru's Parliament for 26 years.

Kun's cousin Russell Kun was also a former MP.

[1] Six new ministers named in Nauru cabinet line up

[2]

[3] http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-30/nauru-president-defends-state-of-emergency/4723940 Nauru's President defends State of Emergency

[4] http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/20142835/nauru-opposition-mps-still-in-limbo-over-suspensions

[5] http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/244277/nauru's-govt-suspends-opposition-mps Nauru's Govt suspends opposition MPs

[6] Extra cops called in to protect Nauru Govt http://m.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11468615

[7] Radio NZ - Arrested MPs to appear in court - 20 June 2015 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/276754/arrested-nauru-mps-to-appear-in-court

[8] Nauru court defers MP's passport appeal http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/277368/nauru-court-defers-mp's-passport-appeal

[9]

[10]

title: Roland Kun

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

What does the text say about the fishing industry of Nauru?

answer: Kun is also an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries. He is also an expert of the Nauru government which is the fishing industry's main industry. Kun also controls the education budget which is correlated with the fishing industry.

text: Everything beyond the first line is unattested.

refinement: Kun is also an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries.

text: The answer should also mention his role relating to fisheries.

refinement: Kun is also an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries. He was Minister for Fisheries from 2007 to 2011.

answer: Roland Kun is an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries. He is also the Finance Minister and a former President of Nauru. As a result of all this, Nauru's fishing industry has ranked among the top lists in the world.

text: The last line is unattested.

refinement: Roland Kun is an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries. He is also the Finance Minister and a former President of Nauru.

text: His role as finance minister is not relevant; the answer should instead mention his role relating to fisheries.

refinement: Roland Kun is an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries. He was also the Minister for Fisheries and a former President of Nauru.

text: Kun was never President of Nauru.

refinement: Roland Kun is an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries. He was also the Minister for Fisheries.

answer: Roland Kun is also an expert on fisheries, one of Nauru's main industries.

answer: Kun himself is an expert in fisheries, one of the island's main industries.

answer: Kun is an expert on fisheries.

answer: Kun himself is an expert in fisheries, one of the island's main industries. Kun notes that Nauru's Supreme Court was due to hear an application by Kun on July 27, 2015 in order to regain his passport and return to New Zealand.

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

What does the text say about government positions held by Roland Kun?

answer: Roland Kun was elected to serve as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru and served as the Minister of Justice. He was the Finance & Sustainable Development, as well as Education and Justice & Border Control. Kun is well known for telling people about Nauru's main industry and being an expert on fisheries. Roland Kun is a controversial figure that has made a lot of enemies with his opposition to the Waqa government. Because of this, Waqa has initiated oppression and defection against him, resulting in the suspension of Opposition members.

text: Phrasing--should mention his portfolios.

refinement: Roland Kun was elected to serve as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru and served as the Minister of Justice. He held portfolios of Finance & Sustainable Development, as well as Education and Justice & Border Control. Kun is well known for telling people about Nauru's main industry and being an expert on fisheries. Roland Kun is a controversial figure that has made a lot of enemies with his opposition to the Waqa government. Because of this, Waqa has initiated oppression and defection against him, resulting in the suspension of Opposition members.

text: Everything beyond the second sentence is irrelevant.

refinement: Roland Kun was elected to serve as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru and served as the Minister of Justice. He held portfolios of Finance & Sustainable Development, as well as Education and Justice & Border Control.

text: His ministerial roles should be mentioned.

refinement: Roland Kun was elected to serve as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru and served as the Minister of Justice. He held portfolios of Finance & Sustainable Development, as well as Education and Justice & Border Control. He was also Minister for Fisheries and Minister for Education.

answer: Roland Kun was elected as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru in 2004. He served as Minister of Justice.

text: His ministerial roles should be mentioned, too.

refinement: Roland Kun was elected as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru in 2004. He served as Minister of Justice. He was also Minister for Fisheries and Minister for Education.

text: The answer could mention his portfolios.

refinement: Roland Kun was elected as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru in 2004. He served as Minister of Justice. He was also Minister for Fisheries and Minister for Education. He held portfolios of Finance & Sustainable Development as well as Education and Justice & Border Control.

answer: He was elected to serve as a Member of Parliament of Nauru and served as the Minister of Justice from 2004 to 2013. After crossing the floor and challenging President Dabwido for the presidency, he was appointed as the Minister for Fisheries, Education, Finance and Sustainable Development from 2007 to 2011, and as the Minister for Justice and Border Control from 2012.

text: There is no evidence that his term ended in 2013

refinement: He was elected to serve as a Member of Parliament of Nauru and served as the Minister of Justice in 2004. After crossing the floor and challenging President Dabwido for the presidency, he was appointed as the Minister for Fisheries, Education, Finance and Sustainable Development from 2007 to 2011, and as the Minister for Justice and Border Control from 2012.

answer: He was elected to serve as a Member of Parliament of Nauru and served as the Minister of Justice from 2004 to 2013. After crossing the floor and challenging President Dabwido for the presidency, he was appointed as the Minister for Fisheries and Minister for Education from 2007 to 2011, and as the Minister for Finance & Sustainable Development in 2012.

answer: Roland Kun was elected as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru in 2004. From December 2007 through November 2011, he held the portfolio of Fisheries and Education Minister. From June 2012 until February 2013. he served as Minister of Finance, Sustainable Development, and Education, and Justice & Border Control.

text: The answer gets his positions and portfolios confused.

refinement: Roland Kun was elected as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru in 2004. From December 2007 through November 2011, he served as Minister for Fisheries and Minister for Education. He also held portfolios of Finance, Sustainable Development, and Education, and Justice & Border Control.

answer: Roland Kun was elected to serve as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru and served as the Minister of Justice. He was Minister for Fisheries and Minister for Education. He is well known for telling people about Nauru's main industry and being an expert on fisheries. Roland Kun is a controversial figure that has made a lot of enemies with his opposition to the Waqa government. Because of this, Waqa has initiated oppression and defection against him, resulting in the suspension of Opposition members.

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

What does the text say about Kun's political troubles?

answer:
Kun was one of the founding members of reform group Naoero Amo and served as Minister of Justice. He was appointed finance minister in 2012 by then President Sprent Dabwido, but resigned and defected to the opposition after a disagreement with President Dabwido over the latter's declaration of a state of emergency.
In 2013, Kun stood for the presidency against Baron Waqa but his party lost 13 to 5.
In May 2014, Waqa suspended 5 of the 7 members of Nauru's Opposition from Parliament indefinitely, including Kun.
In June 2015, in a crackdown on Opposition MPs, the Waqa government arrested and cancelled the passports of certain opposition members, claiming they were trying to destabilize the government by talking to the media, and that the government was looking into theft committed by Opposition National Members.
In June 2015, in a crackdown on Opposition MPs, the Waqa government arrested and cancelled the passports of certain opposition members, claiming they were trying to destabilize the government by talking to the media, and that the government was looking into theft committed by Opposition National Members.
As part of the move against opposition members, on 17 June 2015, the government cancelled Kun's passport and had him forcibly removed from a flight to New Zealand where he had been living with his wife and children since being suspended from Parliament in 2014.
On 11 July 2016 Kun fled Nauru for New Zealand, having been granted New Zealand citizenship and a New Zealand passport.

text: Includes unnecessary details.

refinement:
In May 2014, Waqa suspended 5 of the 7 members of Nauru's Opposition from Parliament indefinitely, including Kun.
In June 2015, in a crackdown on Opposition MPs, the Waqa government arrested and cancelled the passports of certain opposition members, claiming they were trying to destabilize the government by talking to the media, and that the government was looking into theft committed by Opposition National Members.
In June 2015, in a crackdown on Opposition MPs, the Waqa government arrested and cancelled the passports of certain opposition members, claiming they were trying to destabilize the government by talking to the media, and that the government was looking into theft committed by Opposition National Members.
As part of the move against opposition members, on 17 June 2015, the government cancelled Kun's passport and had him forcibly removed from a flight to New Zealand where he had been living with his wife and children since being suspended from Parliament in 2014.
On 11 July 2016 Kun fled Nauru for New Zealand, having been granted New Zealand citizenship and a New Zealand passport.

answer: Kun was one of the founding members of reform group Naoero Amo. Kun was appointed finance minister in 2012 by then President Sprent Dabwido, but resigned and defected to the Opposition after a disagreement with President Dabwido over the latter's declaration of a state of emergency. In 2013, Kun stood for the presidency against Baron Waqa but his party lost 13 to 5. In May 2014, Waqa suspended 5 of the 7 members of Nauru's Opposition from Parliament indefinitely, including Kun. The suspension of Kun and 2 of his opposition colleagues (Hon Dr Kieren Keke and Hon Mathew Batsiua) was made on the grounds that they had expressed views in the international media that were critical of the government and the breakdown of the rule of law. In June 2015, in a crackdown on Opposition MPs, the Waqa government arrested and cancelled the passports of certain opposition members claiming that they had been trying to destabilize the Government by talking to foreign media. As part of the move against opposition members, on 17 June 2015, the government cancelled Kun's passport and had him forcibly removed from a flight to New Zealand where he had been living with his wife and children since being suspended from Parliament in 2014. On 11 July 2016 Kun fled Nauru for NZ, having been granted NZ citizenship and NZ passport.

text: Irrelevant details in first few sentences

refinement: In May 2014, Waqa suspended 5 of the 7 members of Nauru's Opposition from Parliament indefinitely, including Kun. The suspension of Kun and 2 of his opposition colleagues (Hon Dr Kieren Keke and Hon Mathew Batsiua) was made on the grounds that they had expressed views in the international media that were critical of the government and the breakdown of the rule of law. In June 2015, in a crackdown on Opposition MPs, the Waqa government arrested and cancelled the passports of certain opposition members claiming that they had been trying to destabilize the Government by talking to foreign media. As part of the move against opposition members, on 17 June 2015, the government cancelled Kun's passport and had him forcibly removed from a flight to New Zealand where he had been living with his wife and children since being suspended from Parliament in 2014. On 11 July 2016 Kun fled Nauru for NZ, having been granted NZ citizenship and NZ passport.

answer: In the 2013 presidential election, Kun tried to stop the current president, Baron Waqa, from ruling, but ultimately lost the election to Waqa. He and other Opposition members had also started expressing their views on the government and breakdown of the rule of law in international media. President Waqa made controversial rulings as part of the police crackdown by canceling passports and having Opposition members like Kun separated from their families and tried on the grounds that they were trying to destabilize the government. This forced Kun to leave Nauru for the country of New Zealand were he obtained citizenship and managed to return to the Parliament of Nauru.

text: His presidential run doesn't bear mentioning.

refinement: He and other Opposition members had also started expressing their views on the government and breakdown of the rule of law in international media. President Waqa made controversial rulings as part of the police crackdown by canceling passports and having Opposition members like Kun separated from their families and tried on the grounds that they were trying to destabilize the government. This forced Kun to leave Nauru for the country of New Zealand were he obtained citizenship and managed to return to the Parliament of Nauru.

text: His suspension should be mentioned.

refinement: In 2014, Waqa suspended 5 of the 7 members of Nauru's Opposition from Parliament indefinitely, including Kun. He and other Opposition members had also started expressing their views on the government and breakdown of the rule of law in international media. President Waqa made controversial rulings as part of the police crackdown by canceling passports and having Opposition members like Kun separated from their families and tried on the grounds that they were trying to destabilize the government. This forced Kun to leave Nauru for the country of New Zealand were he obtained citizenship and managed to return to the Parliament of Nauru.

answer: Kun was one of the founding members of Naoero Amo, a reform group. Kun was appointed finance minister in 2012, but resigned and defected to the Opposition after a disagreement with the President about of a declaration of a state of emergency. In May 2014, Waqa suspended 5 of the 7 members of Nauru's Opposition from Parliament indefinitely, including Kun, Dr Kieren Keke, and Mathew Batsiua. Their suspension was made on the grounds that they had expressed views in the international media that were critical of the government and the breakdown of the rule of law. Kun's passport was cancelled, and he was forcibly removed from a flight to New Zealand where he had been living since being suspended in 2014.

answer: Kun was one of the founding members of Naoero Amo, a reform group. Kun was appointed finance minister in 2012, but resigned and defected to the Opposition after a disagreement with the President about of a declaration of a state of emergency.

answer: In the 2013 presidential election, Kun tried to stop the current president, Baron Waqa, from ruling, but ultimately lost the election to Waqa. He and other Opposition members had also started expressing views in the international media to call out the government and breakdown of the rule of law. President Waqa made controversial rulings as part of the police crackdown by canceling passports and having Opposition members like Kun separated from their families and tried on the grounds that they were trying to destabilize the government. This forced Kun to leave Nauru for the country of New Zealand were he obtained citizenship and managed to return to the Parliament of Nauru.


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“ Cap’n Wolfe?”

I reply with a simple “ yes”, snapping out of my daze.

“ You were thinkin’ Of ‘er again weren’t ye?”

“ Who?” I asked, although I knew damn well who.

“ Gracia, of course,” He says in a know it all tone.

“ No, I had something else on my mind,” I lie.

“ Well what’d ya expect? ‘Er bein’ a spanish whore an’ all. She-”

“ She wasn’t a whore!” I sna.

	If it were anyone else, I’d have had them maroooned at the moment, but I’ve known Northey for years. He’s quite crude, doesn’t know when to control his tongue, or for that matter, his mouth in general. The liquor and pork that man consumes could last at least six full winters. Still, I’d trust him more than the finest soldier in the kings bloody navy.

	“ Lawrence, I didn’t mean ta jab ya, I’m just sayin’ it’s over. She’sright dead ‘n’ gone. Nutin’ you could do ta save ‘er.”

	 Northey spoke in his deep, grisly voice. His voice was rough, and he always sounded slightly intoxicated, yet I could always find comfort in his drunken words.

“ It’s my fault she’s dead!” I said solemnly. I lowered my head, and concentrated on my boots.

“ Nothin’ ya could do! The prostitute wife of th infamous Captain Laurence “ the hound” Wolfe? It’s a mircle she made it out of the bloody port to begin with!” Northey argued.

	I didn’t respond. He was right. I may as well have dressed her in a bright red target, and hung her up myself. That just makes me feel worse about the whole situation.

	“ anyways, let’s not tread on the past, eh? I wanted to let you know, James, up in the crows nest spotted a brig a few clicks away,” Northey changed the subject.

	“ And? Our cargo bay’s full. remember that french merchant ship we raided a few weeks back?” I replied, not fully understanding why he’d want me to change the course to gather more loot, which we couldn’t carry.

	“ Ay, I remember. Although, this particular ship happens ta be a royal ship of the Kings navy... Looks quite similar to the one Admiral Harris is in command of.” Northey replies in a somewhat taunting way, luring me to his plan.

	I try my best, but I can’t hold back  a massive grin, stretching across my face. I’d felt a burst of rage rush through my veins like the spark of a flintlock, propelling the small rounf of ammunition hurling through the air at devestating speeds. I also felt an odd, faint, yet slightly offsetting feeling of happiness. I’m no stranger to the harsh terms of death. I’ve seen men caught in cannon fire, brains shot right out of their skulls, from the powerful burst of a musket, and multiple times, seen the cold, hard blade of a cutlass run straight through a mans still beating heart, stopping him before he could realise what he’s experienced. Hell, seen children taken, shot, infront of their own mothers eyes, because their drunken excuse of a father couldn’t pay off his gambling debt. Might as well admit, I’ve done quite a bit of it myself. I’ve managed to completely shake the feeling of seeing a mans eyes widen in shock, his mouth gasping, trying to make out one last thing to say, as theiir skin fades to the color of snow. Death doesn’t fase me. Taking a life means nothing to me anymore. Yet, when Northey informed me who that there is a chance Admiral Harris, the one who publicly hanged my wife was on that ship...
I wanted more than anything to kill him. I knew the pleasure I’d gain from taking his head. I wanted it.

	“ So.. What’s yer plan, Cap’n?” Northey asked. impatiently.

“ We charge his ship.. get on board, and I find Harris... And I mount that bastards head on the mast of this bloody ship,” I said, never taking my eyes off the beautiful red trim of the brig sailing towards us, Either way this ended, it would be for her, Gracia.

title: Cap'n Wolfe.

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

What is the main conflict in the story?

answer: The narrator is a pirate whose wife, Gracia, was hanged by Admiral Harris. The narrator blames himself for her death despite his friends' attempts to console him. His friend tells him that they spotted Admiral Harris' ship, which the narrator immediately decides to attack so that he can kill Harris to avenge his wife.

answer: The main conflict is between the narrator and the captain of the ship "James". The captain wants revenge for his wife, Gracia, and sails the ship to find Admiral Harris who killed her.

text: The conflict isn't between the narrator and James.

refinement: The captain wants revenge for his wife, Gracia, and sails the ship to find Admiral Harris who killed her.

text: He decides to attack a ship Harris is on.

refinement: The captain wants revenge for his wife, Gracia, and decides to attack a ship Admiral Harris, the man who killed her, is aboard.

answer: The main conflict in the story is between Captain Laurence Wolfe and Admiral Harris who hanged his wife. Captain Wolfe wants revenge on Admiral Harris and intends to take his head.

answer: The main conflict of the story is revenge. Capt. Wolfe desires to kill Admiral Harris because he believes that Harris caused the death of his wife, Gracia.

answer: This story doesn't have a conflict, but the events that happen may be considered a story-within-a-story: the two sailors discuss Captain Wolfe's issues with a woman named Gracia, and how he blames himself for her death.

text: This is incorrect; the conflict is Captain Wolfe's desire for revenge.

refinement: Captain Wolfe feels responsible for the death of his wife, Gracia, and wants to avenge her by killing the man who killed her: Admiral Harris.

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

What does the story say about Northey?

answer: He's Captain Wolfe's best friend for more than 20 years. He's a drunk and has a crude demeanor, but he's also dependable. He seems to be a decent friend to the narrator.

text: The text does not state that they've known each other for 20 years.

refinement: He's Captain Wolfe's best friend for years. He's a drunk and has a crude demeanor, but he's also dependable. He seems to be a decent friend to the narrator.

answer: Northey is crude and opinionated, but he has been friends with the protagonist for years. He is also very knowledgeable, often giving the protagonist advice when needed. Despite his rough nature, he seems to understand the protagonist better than anyone else, and is sympathetic to the protagonist's desires for revenge against Admiral Harris.

text: The answer should mention his drinking.

refinement: Northey is crude and opinionated and a heavy drinker, but he has been friends with the protagonist for years. He is also very knowledgeable, often giving the protagonist advice when needed. Despite his rough nature, he seems to understand the protagonist better than anyone else, and is sympathetic to the protagonist's desires for revenge against Admiral Harris.

text: The answer should mention that the protagonist trusts him.

refinement: Northey is crude and opinionated and a heavy drinker, but he has been friends with the protagonist for years. He is also very knowledgeable, often giving the protagonist advice when needed. Despite his rough nature, he seems to understand the protagonist better than anyone else, and is sympathetic to the protagonist's desires for revenge against Admiral Harris. The protagonist trusts him more than anyone else.

answer: Northey is the one who tells the protagonist about the brig sailing towards them. He's a fellow shipmate of the protagonist and together with Cap'n Wolfe, they once kidnapped a drunkard man and held him for ransom on their own ship when they were bounty hunters. He's a brave, courageous person and the companion of Wolfe. He's also always drunk, although he sounds inebriated already. Northeys believes it's over for Captain Laurence's late wife and he only says that to bring the man out of his sorrow a lil bit. He later tells Wolfe about the brigs, a king English ship carrying Emperor Alexander's own brother, in which he proves to the protagonist that he's not just joking. He was one of the people that were with the Cap'n during his early life on the sea and they had a very close bond of trust and loyalty.

text: The ransom incident is unattested.

refinement: Northey is the one who tells the protagonist about the brig sailing towards them. He's a brave, courageous person and the companion of Wolfe. He's also always drunk, although he sounds inebriated already. Northeys believes it's over for Captain Laurence's late wife and he only says that to bring the man out of his sorrow a lil bit. He later tells Wolfe about the brigs, a king English ship carrying Emperor Alexander's own brother, in which he proves to the protagonist that he's not just joking. He was one of the people that were with the Cap'n during his early life on the sea and they had a very close bond of trust and loyalty.

text: The last line is unattested.

refinement: Northey is the one who tells the protagonist about the brig sailing towards them. He's a brave, courageous person and the companion of Wolfe. He's also always drunk, although he sounds inebriated already. Northeys believes it's over for Captain Laurence's late wife and he only says that to bring the man out of his sorrow a lil bit. He later tells Wolfe about the brigs, a king English ship carrying Emperor Alexander's own brother, in which he proves to the protagonist that he's not just joking.

text: The brig is run by Admiral Harris.

refinement: Northey is the one who tells the protagonist about the brig sailing towards them. He's a brave, courageous person and the companion of Wolfe. He's also always drunk, although he sounds inebriated already. Northeys believes it's over for Captain Laurence's late wife and he only says that to bring the man out of his sorrow a lil bit. He later tells Wolfe about a brig run by Admiral Harris, who killed the captain's wife.

answer: Northey is a possible workmate of Wolfe and one of these two is a pirate, probably Wolfe. He acts very crudely, doesn’t know when to control his tongue, or for that matter, his mouth.

answer: Northey is a crude man who is unconcerned with tact or manners, but whom Laurence trusts. He gives Laurence information about the incoming royal ship with the intention of inciting violence, and Laurence is glad for the possibility of revenge against Admiral Harris.


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THE CRITERION COLLECTION and HULU have extended their deal to keep the video platform as the exclusive streaming home of Criterion’s vast library of art house films.  Hulu Plus houses more than 800 movies in Criterion’s singular collection.  Criterion is known for its lavish DVD and Blu-ray packages, many of which feature restorations of older films.

The most recent streaming addition is the Italian film by Paolo Sorrentino ’THE GREAT BEAUTY’ (La Grande Bellezza 2013), synonymous to the works of Federico Fellini, Roberto Rossellini and other Italian classics.  The film won Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts).

“For real cinephiles who want to dig in and see lots of different kinds of films, I don’t think there’s ever been a better time.” said Peter Becker, president of the Criterion Collection.  - AP (New York)

THE 50 BEST CRITERION COLLECTION RELEASES

1.  CLOSE UP by Abbas Kiarostami (1990)
2.  MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS by Paul Schrader (1985)
3.  THE RED SHOES by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (1948)
4.  LA JETEE / SANS SOLEIL by Chris Marker (1963 / 1983)
5.  TOKYO STORY by Yasujiro Ozu (1953)
6.  THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (1943)
7.  THE RULES OF THE GAME by Jean Renoir (1939)
8.  IKIRU by Akira Kurosawa (1952)
9.  MODERN TIMES by Charlie Chaplin (1935)
10. JULES AND JIM by Francois Truffaut (1962)
11. F FOR FAKE by Orson Welles (1975)
12. BREATHLESS by Jean-Luc Godard (1960)
13. PLAYTIME by Jacques Tati (1967)
14. JEANNE DIELMAN, 23, QUAI DU COMMERCE, 1080 BRUXELLES by Chantal Akerman (1975)
15. SEVEN SAMURAI by Akira Kurosawa (1954)
16. FANNY AND ALEXANDER by Ingmar Bergman (1982)
17. JOHN CASSAVETES: FIVE FILMS by John Cassavetes (1959 - 1977)
18. THE ADVENTURES OF ANTOINE DOINEL by Francois Truffaut (1959 - 1979)
19. SALO, OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM by Pier Paolo Pasolini (1975)
20. AU HASARD BALTHAZAR by Robert Bresson (1966)
21. YI YI by Edward Yang (2001)
22. ARMY OF SHADOWS by Jean-Pierre Melville (1969)
23. THREE COLORS by Krzysztof Kieslowski (1993 - 1994)
24. IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES by Nagisa Oshima (1976)
25. L'AVVENTURA by Michelangelo Antonioni (1960)
26. Complete list with synopsis via FILM.COM

***FLICKCHART compiled an extensive list of the best 100 Criterion Collection films on streaming Hulu

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

Summarize the deal described in the article.

answer: The new deal between The Criterion Collection and Hulu means Hulu will exclusively stream 800 of Criterion's art house films, continuing the partnership observed since 2013. Titles include La Grande Bellezia and other classics such as Tokyo Story.

text: It is not since 2013. La Grande Bellezza came out in 2013.

refinement: The new deal between The Criterion Collection and Hulu means Hulu will exclusively stream 800 of Criterion's art house films, continuing the partnership. Titles include La Grande Bellezia and other classics such as Tokyo Story.

answer: The Criterion Collection is home to 800 movies and Hulu is the only place to stream these films.

text: More detail about the fact it is a deal

refinement: Hulu and the Criterion Collection reaffirmed that Hulu has exclusive rights to stream 800 films in their collection.

answer: Hulu has extended its deal with Criterion Collection to offer Criterion's film library exclusively on its streaming service. Criterion is known for its lavish DVD and Blu-ray packages and the latest addition is the Italian film "The Great Beauty" which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2013. Hulu Plus houses 800 Criterion films.

text: This detail is odd in this context and makes the text less legible.

refinement: Hulu has extended its deal with Criterion Collection to offer Criterion's film library exclusively on its streaming service. The latest addition is the Italian film "The Great Beauty" which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2013. Hulu Plus houses 800 Criterion films.

answer: Streaming platform Hulu and the Criterion Collection, a hub of classic cinema, have agreed to extend their deal, which gives Hulu Plus exclusive rights to stream films from the Criterion Collection. Over 800 movies are available to stream from the collection.

answer: Hulu has extended its deal with Criterion to continue to stream the company's vast collection of art house films exclusively on the service.

text: Name how many Hulu has rights for.

refinement: Hulu has extended its deal with Criterion to continue to stream the company's vast collection of art house films exclusively on the service. Hulu has rights for 800 movies.

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

What does the text say about cinephiles?

answer: The text regards the news of the deal as positive for cinephiles. Such an extensive collection of classic and definitive films as Criterion on Hulu can provide a single place to access a large amount of content. The list of 'best releases' includes a wide variety of films from different countries and eras.

answer: Cinephiles are people who are interested in and appreciate lots of different kinds of movies. They are known for their interest and knowledge of the Criterion Collection.

text: This does not quite get what the text says about them.

refinement: The text regards the news of the deal as positive for cinephiles. Such an extensive collection of classic and definitive films as Criterion on Hulu can provide a single place to access a large amount of content. The list of 'best releases' includes a wide variety of films from different countries and eras.

answer: Peter Becker, the president of the Criterion Collection, says that there has never been a better time for people who are interested in digging into and seeing many kinds of films.

text: Replace people with "cinephiles"

refinement: Peter Becker, the president of the Criterion Collection, says that there has never been a better time for cinefiles who are interested in digging into and seeing many kinds of films.

answer: Cinephiles are people who love films. They are especially interested in seeing a variety of different films from different genres.

text: Discuss what the article says about them.

refinement: Peter Becker, the president of the Criterion Collection, says that there has never been a better time for cinefiles who are interested in digging into and seeing many kinds of films.

answer: No page number

text: Not clear what this would mean if anything at all

refinement: Peter Becker, the president of the Criterion Collection, says that there has never been a better time for cinefiles who are interested in digging into and seeing many kinds of films.


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How had I never noticed how fresh the air here was? I took another deep breath, filling my lungs with crisp autumn. The voices of the tavern mixed pleasantly, a harmonious cacophony. Any other day so many people in my quiet seaside bar would greatly upset me, but this was a good day. I looked down at the stool next to me, where I’d sat my important package. Yes, today was the day I could feel it.

Other, more regular drinkers drained their lagers in flagons, but I was content with a simple pint. A nice frosty pint for me, thank you. The blonde serving the drinks had the most marvelous eyes, here blue or there green depending on which way they caught the light. Her hips were meant for children. She was an angel, even if she didn’t remember my name after a week straight of coming here. I saw her pleasant presence as a blessing, a sign that today was the day the seeds of my labors came to fruition.

I moved my hand to the next table and felt the brown paper wrapped around the package, the sculpted brass underneath, careful only to touch the edges, never disturbing the world I’d created within.

When my glass was near empty the lovely barmaid brought me another. A second time. A third time. A fourth. My head was swimming now, a pleasant buzz surrounded everything. Today was the day. One of the regular drinkers looked over to me and we locked eyes. I smiled. He raised his flagon. I raised my pint and we toasted silently. I’d like to think he wished me all the best in my endeavors. It made two of us.

I heard the door open and close and I looked up to see the most beautiful creature. She was from southern France, maybe Spain, judging by the dark tones of her skin. Her raven hair tumbled just to her shoulder blades and danced around her neck and back as she walked towards the bar. I wasn’t the only man in the room checking the placement of my jaw, I assure you.

But it was I, with the dumb smile on my face, who she came and sat down with. I won’t deny giving a smug look to the regular drinkers with their large flagons. Face to face she was almost too wonderful for words. She was brisk, plump, and jolly, and ever so slightly past her nineteenth birthday. She was open and honest to a complete stranger, a man she’d never even met. It was as if fate directed her to me, she said.

I was caught between wondering why such a beautiful girl would sit with me and amazement that she was speaking my language so fluently. She was a Spaniard, I noted from her accent.

Before I was even able to open my mouth to tell her my name (and I had to tell her more than once because she kept forgetting it), she was telling me of her grand plans. She had traveled this far alone after running away from her father. An alcoholic, prone to fits of anger, but he hadn’t always been that way. The death of her mother took a horrible toll on a previously gentle and loving family man, she’d said. She was going to continue north, keep seeing the world until she decided she was ready to settle down.

She didn’t know where or when or with whom, but she figured when the time was right, she’d be ready for anything.

“And how do you know the time is not now?” I asked her.

“Because I know.” She said, and she held my gaze for a long time.

“Then why are you here?”

“Because of all the men in this room, you are the only one with destiny about you.”

She could feel it too. The day itself was smiling on me, what could possibly go wrong?

“I’m glad to hear you say that,” I admitted to her. “Today I am delivering this important package.” I motioned to the seat next to me. “Once I have delivered this, my whole life will change. I will have fame and fortune and everything my heart desires.”

She smiled. I smiled. We smiled and laughed and drank. We toasted to destiny. And then she put her hand on my arm.

She sucked in air. Her eyes went white and wide and wild. When her pupils came back, she was breathing in ragged gasps, and her eyes darted around. She wouldn’t make eye contact with me.

“Are you okay?” I asked her, grabbing her lightly by the shoulders.

She shook me off violently and stood up. “You…what are you? What
darkness? What evil?” Tears were running down her cheeks. Her breaths came as sobs

“What in Hell are you talking about?” I demanded.

“Murderer!” She cried.

“I’ve never harmed anyone! Anything!”

“You will.” Her sobbing increased. The regular drinkers had first assumed I was harassing the poor girl, but they began to see the truth of her fit of insanity. “Oh God be good, you will.” And with that she ran out the door.

The room burst in to laughter. Everyone but me. I took a moment to collect my thoughts as I paid my tab and finished my last pint. I shook off the haunting feeling the young Spaniard had left me with. An anxiety. A pox on my perfect day. By sheer force of will I managed to convince myself to forget the whole thing. She was nothing more than a crazy girl. It might even have been her idea of a funny joke. Best not to dwell on such things.

Especially not on such an important day. I retrieved the package from the seat next to me. This thing was going to change my life. This was the one. No more failures. No more rejections. This was the best painting I’d ever done in my life.

It was mid-autumn in Vienna, eight years since the turn of the twentieth century, almost six months to the day ‘til my birthday. This was my day. Destiny awaited. And though I had spent my life thus far in obscurity, I knew that after today nothing would ever be the same.

No one would ever forget my name again.

title: The Important Package

question: Where were the main characters?

answer: The main characters were in a tavern.

text: The answer could be more specific about what city they are in.

refinement: The main characters were in a tavern in Vienna.

text: No answer.

refinement: The characters are in a tavern in Vienna.

answer: In a seaside bar but no indication as to what country.

text: The passage indicates that it is set in Vienna.

answer: The main characters were in a tavern in Vienna.

question: Were the main characters on holiday?

text: The passage does not answer the question.

answer: No, the main characters were in Vienna for business purposes.

text: The passage does not answer the question.

answer: Information not found.

answer: It seems they were.

text: The passage does not answer the question.

question: What was the main's character destiny?

answer: He was going to deliver an important package that would change his life.

answer: The main character will deliver a package with the best painting he has ever done and this will change his life for the better.

answer: The main character's destiny was to deliver an important package.

text: The answer should include the reason why he believes he must deliver the package.

refinement: The main character's destiny was to deliver an important package and raise himself out of obscurity and into fame and fortune.

answer: The main character's destiny was to become famous and successful.

question: Are they going to see each other again after the encounter at the bar?

answer: Is it implied that they won't.

answer: No, the girl runs out of the bar after accusing the narrator of being a murderer.

text: The answer should indicate that it is implied they won't see each other again, instead of using absolute language.

refinement: It is implied that they will not, as the girl runs out of the bar after accusing the narrator of being a murderer.

answer: It is unclear whether or not the two characters will see each other again.

text: No answer.

refinement: It is implied that they will not, as the girl runs out of the bar after accusing the narrator of being a murderer.

question: Was she actually Spanish?

answer: It is unclear whether or not the girl was actually Spanish, as she claimed to be. However, she did seem to be speaking the language fluently.

text: The narrator seems to confirm confidently that the woman is Spanish.

refinement: The girl had a Spanish accent which indicates that she is Spanish, but spoke the narrator's language fluently.

answer: It is not clear.

text: The narrator seems to confirm confidently that the woman is Spanish.

refinement: The girl had a Spanish accent which indicates that she is Spanish, but spoke the narrator's language fluently.

text: No answer.

refinement: The girl had a Spanish accent which indicates that she is Spanish, but spoke the narrator's language fluently.

answer: Information not found.

text: The narrator seems to confirm confidently that the woman is Spanish.

refinement: The girl had a Spanish accent which indicates that she is Spanish, but spoke the narrator's language fluently.

question: Write a ~4 sentence summary.

answer: The protagonist is a painter who has been working on a painting for years. He believes that it will be the painting that will make him famous. He meets a young woman who tells him that he will be a murderer.

answer: The narrator is in a tavern, drinking and waiting for the package he is delivering to change his life. A beautiful girl from Spain sits next to him and tells him that he has destiny about him. She then tells him that he is a murderer. The narrator is shaken by this and leaves the tavern.

answer: A man is sitting at a bar with a package next to him, containing the best painting he's ever made. A beautiful girl enters and goes straight to him. They start talking, she tells him everything about her plans and he tells her about delivering the package will change his life. At one point she touches him and goes into a trance, then starts accusing him of a murder that he will commit.

answer: The protagonist is about to deliver a package that he believes will change his life for the better. However, a young woman who seems to sense something dark about the package warns him that he will become a murderer. The protagonist dismisses her warning and proceeds with his plans, but is left feeling anxious and uneasy.


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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (formerly ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH), is in the village of Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St Mark, Nether Kellett.[1] The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.[2]

History

A church has been on the site since before 1094.[3] The oldest parts of the present church are the tower and the north arcade, which date from the late 15th century. The nave was built in 1813.[4] In 1847 the Lancaster architectural practice of Sharpe and Paley rebuilt the chancel,[5][6] and in 1851 added a pulpit and a reading desk.[7] The church was restored in 1863–64 by E. G. Paley (by this time Sharpe had retired from the practice).[8] In 1881 the practice, now Paley and Austin, carried out further alterations, which included widening the north aisle, adding a vestry, a porch, a pulpit, and a font, lowering the floor, removing the gallery, opening the tower arch, replacing windows, reseating the church to accommodate 450 people, and retiling and refitting the chancel.[9]

Architecture

Exterior

The church is constructed in rubble with slate roofs. The tower is in ashlar sandstone, and the south wall of the nave is pebbledashed. Its plan consists of a nave, a north aisle, a south porch, a chancel and a west tower. The tower is in three stages. In the bottom stage is a west door and a three-light window.[10] This window is flanked by niches with pinnacles.[11] The bell openings also have three lights. The tower is supported by diagonal buttresses, and on its summit is a battlemented parapet.[12] At its southwest is a projection for stairs.[13] The windows in the south nave wall contain Perpendicular tracery.[14] The chancel is in Early English style.[15]

Interior

The arcade is in five bays running between the nave and chancel, and the north aisle.[16] It is supported by octagonal piers, other than the second pier from the east, which is rectangular.[17] The nave has a hammerbeam roof, and the chancel roof is scissor-braced.[18] Between the chancel and the aisle is a sandstone memorial to the memory of a man who died in 1642 with the inscription “It is supposed that he lived above 100 yeares”.[19][20] Elsewhere there are 19th-century monuments in Classical style, and brasses dated 1692 and 1872. The reredos is in alabaster and dates from 1897. The stained glass in the west window dates from 1891. It depicts archangels, was designed by Carl Almquist, and made by Shrigley and Hunt.[21] The glass in the chancel windows was designed by William Wailes.[22] Also in the church are two pieces of carved Anglo-Saxon stone dating from the 10th century.[23]

External features

In the churchyard to the south of the church is a square sandstone cross base with two steps. Its age is not known. It is surmounted by a later square block and a 20th-century cross.[24] The churchyard also contains the war graves of two British and one Canadian soldier of World War I.[25]

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title: Holy Trinity Church, Bolton-le-Sands

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Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Summarize what happened to the church during the 1800s.

answer: The Lancaster architectural practice, Sharpe and Paley, rebuilt the chancel, added a pulpit and reading desk, remodeled the north aisle, remodeled the church to accommodate 450 people, and added the vestry, a porch, and a font. They also removed the gallery, added a robe and a pulpit, removed the gallery, and replaced the windows. In 1881, the practice expanded the north aisle, added a vestry, a pulpit and a font, lowered the floor, renewed the chancel, and removed the gallery.

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refinement: The Lancaster architectural practice, Sharpe and Paley, rebuilt the chancel, added a pulpit and reading desk, remodeled the north aisle, remodeled the church to accommodate 450 people, and added the vestry, a porch, and a font. They also removed the gallery, added a robe and a pulpit, removed the gallery, and replaced the windows. In 1881, the practice expanded the north aisle, added a vestry, a pulpit and a font, lowered the floor, renewed the chancel, and removed the gallery. Elsewhere there are 19th-century monuments in Classical style, and brasses dated 1692 and 1872. The reredos is in alabaster and dates from 1897. The stained glass in the west window dates from 1891.

answer: In 1847, Sharpe and Paley rebuilt the chancel. In 1851, they added a pulpit and reading desk. In 1863-64, the chancel was restored. By 1881, the church was restored again.

text: The answer is incomplete

refinement: In 1847, Sharpe and Paley rebuilt the chancel. In 1851, they added a pulpit and reading desk. In 1863-64, the chancel was restored. In 1881 the practice, now Paley and Austin, carried out further alterations, which included widening the north aisle, adding a vestry, a porch, a pulpit, and a font, lowering the floor, removing the gallery, opening the tower arch, replacing windows, reseating the church to accommodate 450 people, and retiling and refitting the chancel. Elsewhere there are 19th-century monuments in Classical style, and brasses dated 1692 and 1872. The reredos is in alabaster and dates from 1897. The stained glass in the west window dates from 1891.

answer: Between 1847 and 1881, the church underwent renovations, including widening the north aisle, adding a vestry, a porch, a pulpit, and font, lowering the floor, removing the gallery, and retiling and refitting the chancel. The tower features three-light window flanked by niches, diagonal buttresses, and a battlemented parapet. The arcade is in five bays, and the nave features a hammerbeam roof. The churchyard includes the war graves of two British and one Canadian soldier of World War I.

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refinement: Between 1847 and 1881, the church underwent renovations, including widening the north aisle, adding a vestry, a porch, a pulpit, and font, lowering the floor, removing the gallery, and retiling and refitting the chancel.

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refinement: Between 1847 and 1881, the church underwent renovations, including widening the north aisle, adding a vestry, a porch, a pulpit, and font, lowering the floor, removing the gallery, and retiling and refitting the chancel. Elsewhere there are 19th-century monuments in Classical style, and brasses dated 1692 and 1872. The reredos is in alabaster and dates from 1897. The stained glass in the west window dates from 1891.

answer: The nave was built in 1813, the chancel was rebuilt in 1847, and a pulpit and reading desk were added in 1851. It was completely restored in 1863-64 by E. G. Paley. At some point during the 19th century, several monuments were added in Classical style, and there is a brass dated from 1872. In 1881, many alterations were made, including widening the north aisle, adding a vestry, porch, pulpit, and font, lowering the floor, removing the gallery, opening the tower arch, replacing windows, reseating to accommodate up to 450 people, and retiling and refitting the chancel. In addition, the church's stained glass west window was made in 1891, and the reredos dates from 1897.

answer: In the 1800s, there were several alterations made to the church exterior and interior. These included widening the north aisle, adding a vestry, a porch, a pulpit and a font, lowering the floor, removing the gallery, opening the tower arch, replacing windows and reseating the church. Additionally, a new reredos was created in 1897, and windows created in 1891 by Carl Almquist and William Wailes were added. During this time period, there were also two pieces of carved Anglo-Saxon stone found in the churchyard. Finally, there are also two war graves of British and Canadian soldiers of World War I in the churchyard.

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refinement: In the 1800s, there were several alterations made to the church exterior and interior. These included widening the north aisle, adding a vestry, a porch, a pulpit and a font, lowering the floor, removing the gallery, opening the tower arch, replacing windows and reseating the church. Additionally, a new reredos was created in 1897, and windows created in 1891 by Carl Almquist and William Wailes were added.

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

What does the text say about the churchyard?

answer: The churchyard contains the war graves of two British and one Canadian soldier of World War I.

text: The answer is incomplete

refinement: In the churchyard to the south of the church is a square sandstone cross base with two steps. Its age is not known. It is surmounted by a later square block and a 20th-century cross.[24] The churchyard also contains the war graves of two British and one Canadian soldier of World War I

answer: The churchyard to the south of the church contains a square sandstone cross base with two steps that were built before the church. The cross is dated 20th century and is in the center, surrounded by two British and one Canadian soldier of World War I.

text: Confusing

refinement: n the churchyard to the south of the church is a square sandstone cross base with two steps. Its age is not known. It is surmounted by a later square block and a 20th-century cross.[24] The churchyard also contains the war graves of two British and one Canadian soldier of World War I

answer: The churchyard contains war graves of two British and one Canadian soldier of World War I.

answer: The churchyard is to the south of the church and consists of a square sandstone cross base with two steps. Its age is unknown, and it is surmounted by a later square block and a 20th-century cross. It contains the war graves of two British and one Canadian soldier of World War I.

answer: In the churchyard is a sandstone cross base with two steps whose age is unknown. It is surmounted by a square block with a cross on top. The churchyard also contains three war graves from the World War One. On the western wall of the church is a memorial to Richard Cowton, a member of the church, adopted in 1818.

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refinement: In the churchyard is a sandstone cross base with two steps whose age is unknown. It is surmounted by a square block with a cross on top. The churchyard also contains three war graves from the World War One.

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Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the text say about the church's use today?

answer: It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. It is also recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

answer: Holy Trinity Church, a church in the village of Bolton-le-Sands, is currently an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. It's benefice is united with that of St Mark in Nether Kelcoett.

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refinement: It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. It is also recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

answer: The church is currently an active Anglican parish church. It was designated as Grade II* listed and has a tower in ashlar sandstone, a nave with a hammerbeam roof, and a chancel in Early English style. It also has memorials, stained glass, and pieces of carved Anglo-Saxon stone.

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refinement: The church is currently an active Anglican parish church. It was designated as Grade II* listed.

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refinement: It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. It is also recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

answer: The church is currently an active Anglican parish church.

text: Incomplete answer

refinement: It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. It is also recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.


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MICHAEL GARRISON is the former president of West Virginia University, succeeded by C. Peter Magrath on August 1, 2008.[1] A graduate of the WVU class of 1992 and earned a J.D. at WVU in 1996 after attending St. Anne's College, Oxford University on a Rotary Scholarship.[2][3] He lectured as an adjunct professor in West Virginia University's department of Political Science in the years preceding his appointment as president.[4] Garrison had been managing member of Spilman Thomas & Battle pllc in Morgantown. In 2003, Garrison was awarded a Toll Fellowship from the Council of State Governments [5] following his tenure as Chief of Staff to West Virginia Governor Bob Wise from 2001-2003.[6] He served as Cabinet Secretary in the West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue until 2001.[7] In 2007, Garrison was selected as West Virginia University's twenty-second president.[8]

Garrison's selection as president was controversial with some on the university's faculty; the faculty senate voted no confidence in him in April 2007.[9] The _Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_ noted concerns about his lack of academic experience and the possibility that his inclusion among the finalists was the result of his political connections.[10][11]

In 2008 Garrison became involved in a controversy involving the granting of an MBA degree to Heather Bresch, who had failed to complete the required credits. A panel led by WVU faculty members produced a report on the incident described by the _Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_ as criticising the university administration for having made “a 'seriously flawed' decision fraught with favoritism.”[12] In May 2008 the faculty senate voted 77-19 to call for Garrison's resignation[13] - a demand repeated by a vote (565-39, with 11 abstentions) open to all WVU faculty at a mass meeting a week later.[14] In August 2012, West Virginia University officially closed its investigation, reaching no conclusion but foreseeing “unreasonable delays in investigating complaints of misconduct” raised questions about violations of due process rights.[15]

On June 6, 2008, Garrison officially announced he would resign as President of the University effective September 1, 2008.[16] In October 2008 a West Virginia grand jury decided not to indict Garrison on criminal charges relating to the degree scandal.[17] Some news accounts alleged a friendly relationship between Garrison and the Governor, but the official WVU investigation ended before reaching the same conclusion.[18]

After leaving West Virginia University, Garrison returned to his former law firm, Spilman Thomas & Battle,[19] Garrison's more recent work includes representing natural gas company Northeast Energy in its $42 million suit against the City of Morgantown, West Virginia.[20] Northeast is seeking an injunction against the city, to prevent enforcement of its recent ban on horizontal hydraulic fracking. Morgantown passed its ban after Northeast sited a drill pad near the city's primary drinking-water intake, and the ban and the issue have received increasing press coverage, both locally [21] and even nationally. [22]

[1] WVU Administration

[2] http://www.spilmanlaw.com/Attorneys/D-H/Garrison,-Michael-S

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[4] “WVU Committee Narrows Presidential Field to Three”, _State Journal_, 22 March 2007, accessed 2008-04-26

[5] http://www.csg.org/

[6] HighBeam

[7] WVU President's page

[8] http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2007/04/13/5614

[9] Ian Urbina, “University Investigates Whether Governor’s Daughter Earned Degree”, _New York Times_, 22 January 2008, accessed 2008-04-26

[10] West Virginia U. Ignores Controversy and Picks Garrison as New President, _Chronicle of Higher Education_, 13 April 2007, accessed 2008-05-06

[11] Jonathan D. Silver and Eleanor Chute, “Controversy roils search for new WVU president”, _Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_, 1 April 2007, accessed 2008-04-26

[12] Len Boselovic and Patricia Sabatini, “University revokes degree after scathing report on M.B.A. awarded to Bresch”, _Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_, 24 April 2008, accessed 2008-04-26

[13] Len Boselovic and Patricia Sabatini, “WVU faculty wants president's ouster”, _Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_, 6 May 2008, accessed 2008-05-06

[14] Len Boselovic and Patricia Sabatini, “WVU faculty: President Garrison must go”, _Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_, 14 May 2008, accessed 2008-05-14

[15] http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/wvu-closes-book-on-fraudulent-awarding-of-mba-649973/?p=0

[16] Associated Press, “1”, _Yahoo! News_, 06 June 2008, accessed 2008-06-06

[17] Len Boselovic and Patricia Sabatini, “Degree Scandal Not a Crime”_Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_, 18 October 2008

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[19] http://www.spilmanlaw.com/

[20] Ry Rivard ““Gas drillers want $42 million from Morgantown”,” _Charleston Daily Mail_, 7 July 2011, accessed 2011-07-12

[21] Ben Adducchio & Associated Press ““Company sues Morgantown over drilling ban”,” _West Virginia Public Broadcasting_, 27 June 2011, accessed 2011-07-12; Duane Nichols ““Judge Upholds Morgantown Frack Ban, Denies Injunction, Drilling Continues”,” FrackCheckWV, 25 June 2011, accessed 2011-07-12

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title: Michael Garrison (politician)

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

Summarize everything related to Garrison's controversies.

answer: Garrison's selection as the university president was controversial. Members of the faculty criticised him for his lack of experience as an academic and political connections. His degree controversy with Heather Bresch where she was given an MBA degree despite not having completed her required credits. It also caused some members of labor unions to favour him when it came to elections. He resigned as the President of West Virginia University effective September 1, 2008, but an investigation carried out seven months later had failed to reach any conclusion on him.

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refinement: Garrison's selection as the university president was controversial. Members of the faculty criticized him for his lack of experience as academic and political connections. His degree controversy with Heather Bresch where she was given an MBA degree despite not having completed her required credits.He resigned as the President of West Virginia University effective September 1, 2008, but an investigation carried out seven months later had failed to reach any conclusion on him.

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refinement: Garrison's selection as the university president was controversial. Members of the faculty criticized him for his lack of experience as academic and political connections. His degree controversy with Heather Bresch where she was given an MBA degree despite not having completed her required credits. He resigned as the President of West Virginia University effective September 1, 2008, but an investigation carried out seven months later failed to reach any conclusion.

text: connect the sentences

refinement: Garrison's selection as the university president was controversial. Members of the faculty criticized him for his lack of experience as academic and political connections and his degree controversy with Heather Bresch where she was given an MBA degree despite not having completed her required credits. He resigned as the President of West Virginia University effective September 1, 2008, but an investigation carried out seven months later failed to reach any conclusion.

answer: Michael Garrison became the president of West Virginia University in 2007, but his appointment was met with opposition by some of the University's faculty. He became embroiled in a controversy regarding an MBA degree awarded to Heather Bresch despite her not having completed the necessary credits. A panel led by WVU faculty members produced a report on the incident which criticized the University's administration for a 'seriously flawed' decision fraught with favoritism. In May 2008, the faculty senate voted 77-19 to call for Garrison's resignation. In August 2012, following Garrison's resignation the University concluded its investigation, but reached no conclusion. During this time Garrison also became embroiled in a controversy over horizontal hydraulic fracking in the City of Morgantown. Garrison eventually resigned from West Virginia University in 2008.

answer: Garrison's selection as president of West Virginia University was controversial with some of the university's faculty. There were concernt about his lack of academic experience and that he was included as a finalist due to his political connections. There was also controversy surrounding the granting of an MBA degree to Heather Bresch, who hadn't completed the required credits. In 2008, the faculty voted to call for Garrison's resignation. Garrison resigned in September of that year but was not indicted on criminal charges.

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refinement: Garrison's selection as president of West Virginia University was controversial with some of the university's faculty. There were concerns about his lack of academic experience and that he was included as a finalist due to his political connections. There was also controversy surrounding the granting of an MBA degree to Heather Bresch, who hadn't completed the required credits. In 2008, the faculty voted to call for Garrison's resignation. Garrison resigned in September of that year but was not indicted on criminal charges.

answer: In 2007, Garrison was selected as West Virginia University's twenty-second president, coming under immediate scrutiny from some faculty members as an inexperienced candidate lacking in academic experience. However, in 2008 Garrison became embroiled in two controversies: a degree scandal surrounding the granting of an MBA to Heather Bresch; and an injunction sought by natural gas company Northeast Energy which Garrison is representing. The faculty of West Virginia University voted 77-19 to call for Garrison's resignation in light of the degree scandal; in August 2008 Garrison announced his resignation effective September 1. The criminal charges stemming from the degree scandal were eventually dismissed.

text: the injunction sought by the gas company is not one of Garrison's controversies. It is a task that he undertakes having left the University.

refinement: In 2007, Garrison was selected as West Virginia University's twenty-second president, coming under immediate scrutiny from some faculty members as an inexperienced candidate lacking in academic experience. In 2008 Garrison became embroiled in a controversy: a degree scandal surrounding the granting of an MBA to Heather Bresch who had not completed all the required credits. The faculty of West Virginia University voted 77-19 to call for Garrison's resignation in light of the degree scandal; in August 2008 Garrison announced his resignation effective September 1. The criminal charges stemming from the degree scandal were eventually dismissed.

answer: In 2008 Garrison became involved in a controversy involving the granting of an MBA degree to Heather Bresch, who had failed to complete the required credits. A panel led by WVU faculty members produced a report on the incident described by the _Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_ as critical of the university administration for having given the degree in the first place. Garrison was criticized for a lack of academic experience and his inclusion among the finalists was thought to be a result of his political connections.