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TPX (also known as TPX COMMUNICATIONS, U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP; formerly TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATIONS) is a privately held leading national provider of managed services. Founded in 1998, TPx delivers Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Managed IT services and Managed Connectivity services to approximately 25,000 customers with more than 50,000 locations across the U.S. TPx’s customers span every business sector and include many government and not-for-profit enterprises.[1]

Company background

Founded in 1998, TPx Communications is headquartered in Los Angeles and has regional offices across the country. It changed its name to TPx from TelePacific Communications in April 2017. On February 12, 2020, The company was acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC (“Siris”), a leading private equity firm focused on investing and driving value creation in technology and telecommunications companies.[2]

TPx is currently headed by Joe Cozzolino. Other key executives include Russ Shipley, Chief Operating Officer; Brent Novak, Chief Financial Officer; Kyle Seiter, Chief Information Officer, Greg Daily, Chief Revenue Officer; David Zahn, Senior Vice President of Marketing; Jim Delis, Senior Vice President of National Channel Development.

Services

TPx Communications offers a range of services. These services include:[3]

-   MANAGED IT
-   MANAGED SECURITY
-   MANAGED CONNECTIVITY

Recent acquisitions

TPx Communications expanded its markets, customer base, and service portfolio by acquiring a number of communications companies.

In September 2016, TelePacific acquired leading managed services provider DSCI. With the addition of DSCI's Northeastern presence and customer base, TelePacific accelerated its transition from a regional to national managed services provider. Key DSCI products include Unified Communications and Managed IT solutions.[4]

In August 2010, TelePacific purchased Sacramento-based 01 Communications Inc's retail customer business as well as its downtown Sacramento data center.[5] With the acquisition of 01 Communications, TelePacific gained 50 new employees, an additional 1,000 business customers and enhanced IP assets in California, as well as 01's data center. The purchase increased TelePacific's total footprint to 1.18 million access lines, serving about 38,000 business and wholesale customers in California and Nevada.[6]

In December 2010, TelePacific announced the purchase of Covad Wireless, also known as NextWeb, Inc., from MegaPath, allowing TelePacific to offer more services to enterprise customers in California and Nevada.[7][8] With the acquisition of Covad Wireless, TelePacific was able to provide customers with more choices of high-bandwidth data products, having symmetrical uploads, retain a maximum download speed of 100 Mbit/s, special event Internet access and new redundancy options.[9] More specifically, through this acquisition, “TelePacific [gained control of] WiMAX-featured wireless broadband network, a licensed microwave backhaul network, and a high bandwidth wireless network operating in licensed LMDS spectrum. The new network assets [complemented] TelePacific's existing footprint and [allowed] the company to broaden its product offerings..”[10]

TelePacific Communications announced plans to acquire Orange County Internet Xchange in May 2011 and finalized the acquisition in June 2011. This acquisition gave TelePacific an extra SAS 70 Type II certified data center, located in Santa Ana, California.[11] TelePacific also announced plans to expand the OCiX facility to to accommodate current customers with more private meeting space and storage space. The acquisition also helped OCiX customers consolidate their voice and data services with one provider.[12]

TelePacific also announced the acquisition of Tel West in Texas in June 2011, which expanded TelePacific's footprint into Texas. Tel West brought TelePacific about 3,400 Small and Medium Business (SMB) customers across Texas, as well as a service portfolio of high speed Internet and other telecommunications services, including nationwide capabilities. Enterprise customers and governments gained by TelePacific through this acquisition spanned across six major metropolitan areas in Texas, including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, and Corpus Christi. Assets purchased from Tel West included nationwide PCI compliant MPLS/OC-192 backbone, cloud-based security services, managed network services, and a hosted PBX platform.[13]

Sales Organization

TPx distributes and sells its services through a mix of independent sales channels: midmarket (direct), wholesale, and indirect. The wholesale channel reports to Russ Shipley. The company's top performing indirect sales agencies in 2015 included Sandler Partners, Top Speed Data Communications, Bridgepointe Technologies, World Telecom Group, Intelisys, PSI Networks, Datatel Solutions, Network Consulting Group, Telecom Brokers Solutions and Telarus.[14]

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[5] Anderson, Mark (August 2, 2010) “01 Communications sells retail business to TelePacific” _Sacramento Business Journal_. Retrieved August 16, 2011

[6] Buckley, Sean (October 4, 2010) “TelePacific's 01 Communications acquisition strengthens its SMB service ties” _Fierce Telecom_. Retrieved August 16, 2011.

[7] Powell, Rob (December 23, 2010) “TelePacific Purchases Covad Wireless” _TeleCom Ramblings._ Retrieved August 12, 2011

[8] Buckley, Sean (April 4, 2011) “TelePacific finishes acquisition of Covad's wireless unit” _Fierce Telecom._ Retrieved August 12, 2011

[9] Azuri, Calvin (April 4, 2011) “TelePacific Communications Acquires Covad Wireless” _Mobility Techzone_. Retrieved August 16, 2011

[10] (April 4, 2011) “TelePacific Communications Completes Acquisition of Fixed Wireless Internet Service Provider Covad Wireless” _The Street_. Retrieved August 16, 2011

[11] (May 5, 2011) “TelePacific Communications to Acquire Orange County Internet Xchange” _PR Newswire_ Press Release. Retrieved August 11, 2011

[12] Shanbhag, Jyothi (June 3, 2011) “TelePacific Communications Acquires Orange County Internet Xchange” _Financial Tech Spotlight_. Retrieved August 16, 2011

[13] Buckley, Sean (June 29, 2011) “TelePacific establishes Texas market presence via Tel West acquisition” _Fierce Telecom_. Retrieved August 16, 2011

[14] TelePacific Facebook Page Posted March 13, 2015

title: TPx Communications

question: What does the text say about TPX services?

answer: TPX delivers Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Managed IT services, and Managed Connectivity services to approximately 25,000 customers with more than 50,000 locations across the U.S. The company's customers span every business sector and include many government and not-for-profit enterprises.

critique: The answer should mention the services they offer.

critique: The answer should mention the services offered by TPX.

question: What does the text say about TPx's recent acquisitions?

answer: TPx Communications expanded its markets, customer base, and service portfolio by acquiring a number of communications companies. In September 2016, TelePacific acquired leading managed services provider DSCI. In August 2010, TelePacific purchased Sacramento-based 01 Communications Inc's retail customer business as well as its downtown Sacramento data center. In December 2010, TelePacific announced the purchase of Covad Wireless, also known as NextWeb, Inc., from MegaPath, allowing TelePacific to offer more services to enterprise customers in California and Nevada. In May 2011, TelePacific Communications announced plans to acquire Orange County Internet Xchange. In June 2011, TelePacific Communications announced the acquisition of Tel West in Texas.

critique: The answer should be reduced to its key points.

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question: What does the text say about TPx's Sales Organization tactics?

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text: The answer is incorrect. The text says something about the sales organization and how they conduct business: "TPx distributes and sells its services through a mix of independent sales channels: midmarket (direct), wholesale, and indirect."

question: What does the text say about TPx's company background?

answer: TPx Communications was founded in 1998. It changed its name to TPx from TelePacific Communications in April 2017. On February 12, 2020, the company was acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC.

critique: The acquisition is not relevant to the question

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critique: It's omitted that the company is headquartered in Los Angeles.

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A man came in to the office today, in a real huff.

”Oh, man, it's 8:10 already? Damn train was late, protesters everywhere. I'm telling you, this whole thing is a mess.”

”Yeah, don't worry about it,” said the boss. ”I mean it's not the end of the world, right? Hah!”

”But I am sorry, though. Totally.”

”It's okay.”

”And, uh... I hate to ask, especially with this, you know. Being late and all...”

”What? Cough it out. Anything for you, considering...”

”I mean, if it's not too much trouble... Could I leave a bit earlier? If it's not too much trouble. Gosh, I already said that. Listen, I'll work overtime, I was late, I'm being out of line for even asking this, I'm -”

”Hey, hey! Slow down, man. You did... you did get my email today, right?”

”What email? You know I read my company email here.”

”It's just that, well... No easy way of putting this...”

”Just get it out. What email you talkin' about?”

”Umm... You're being terminated.”

”Terminated?! Since when?”

”Since the meeting yesterday. I mean, hey, you're a terrific guy and all, but you know those corporate cunts? Came here, suits and all, and started talking about downsizing our office. Can you believe it?”

”Frankly no. I can't. I mean I'm being fucking terminated? On what grounds?!”

”Don't take it personally. It's just not you, your whole unit is being brought down. Yeah, turns out your team is just not profitable enough.”

”We're the customer survey team, what did they expect? Us to pay them? Man, what a bummer.”

”Yeah, I know... Listen, swing by my office and we'll terminate you quick and painless, today. We'll sort out severance and what not.”

”Guess I don't have a choice. Man, what a dull fucking day. First those riots, and I'm late, and now this? Ugh, whaddya gonna do. Corporate says, us dogs do. I'll go clear my desk.”

”There's no need for that. We'll just incinerate it.”

”Incin- Yeah, really funny, Jerry. That's my stuff. You know, picture of Deb, and the kids. I'm taking it with me. I don't even think we have an incinerator around here, do we?”

”We do actually.”

”Wow... That was unexpected.”

”Why so? Gabe, did you... Did you even read your contract?”

”Of course I did! I read it fine print and all.”

”ALL of the 30 pages?”

”Whaddya want me to say, Jerry? Did you read your '30 shades of crap' when you sold your soul to this joint?”

”Of course I did. But you didn't. Oh man, this is gonna be so hard to explain...”

”What, did it have some hidden footnote about stealing my stuff after they humiliate me and take away my job? 'Cause I'm calling the Union right now to put those suits at Corporate back in line if that's the case!”

”Calm down, Gabe, it's nothing like that.”

”Well what is it?”

”Uh... How do I explain this? Yeah, hey, remember Francis? From human resources?”

”Uh, sure. He was a nice guy. Left for retirement, right?”

”Actually no. He was terminated, too. Company policy, you know.”

”Company policy is to terminate people! How silly is that? Now they have to pay severance.”

”Let me continue. When we say terminated, well... I really mean terminated.”

”I know what terminated means. It means I gotta update my resume and send it out like other chumps from the survey team.”

”I mean terminated like shot in the head and burned along with all their possession.”

”W-wait? You're serious?! Corporate wants to kill me?! How is this legal!”

”Company policy, man. I'm right there with you. This company, nay, the whole world is going down the shitter.”

”They want to kill me? I can't believe it.”

”Better believe it. I think I still have some Francis stuck to my carpet. And don't even remind me about Helen, her brain left a permanent stain in the drapes.”

”Gnarly.”

”Right? So what do you say, swing by my office at, say, noon?”

”Do I... Do I have a choice in this?”

”Not really. Sorry, Gabe.”

”Can... Can I atleast call my family and tell them good bye?”

”Of course, Gabe. Of course. That's company enforced behaviour.”

”Company policy?”

”Yeah.”

”... Yeah well, if I don't have a choice... See you at noon, I guess...”

”That's the spirit!”

title: Company policy

question: Summarize how the main character feels about being terminated.

answer: The main character is shocked and angry about being terminated. He is angry at the company for terminating him and feels that he has no choice in the matter. He is also angry at the company for not telling him about the company policy of terminating people.

critique: There's no evidence to suggest the main character is angry at the company for not telling him about the policy to terminate people.

critique: The main character is not angry at the company for not telling him about the company policy of terminating people.

critique: The main character is Gabe, not the main character.

critique: "He is angry at the company for terminating him and feels that he has no choice in the matter." - this is redundant and should be removed.

critique: The response is missing the main character's reaction to the news.

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question: Summarize how the main character started their day, coming into the office.

answer: The main character was late to work because of the train being late and the protesters everywhere. He was in a real huff. He apologized to his boss and asked if he could leave a bit earlier. He was being terminated.

critique: The answer should mention the main character's reaction to being terminated.

critique: The answer should mention the main character's reaction to being fired.

critique: The answer doesn't describe the main character's morning.

critique: The answer should mention that the main character is Gabe.

critique: The answer should mention that Gabe is confused and angry about being terminated.

critique: This answer is a summary of the main event of the story, not how the main character started his day.

critique: The answer should mention that the boss tells him he's being terminated.

question: Why does the main character finally relent to what his termination means?

answer: The main character doesn't relent to what the termination implies because he's taken aback by the news. He's never felt too comfortable about where he's working and is vehemently upset about the whole situation but gives in because he technically does not have a choice.

critique: Gabe can't believe he's being fired and doesn't want to believe it, so he's taken aback. He's never felt too comfortable about where he's working, and he's vehement about the whole situation. He gives in because he technically does not have a choice.

critique: The response is incorrect and does not answer the question.

critique: "The main character doesn't relent to what the termination implies because he's taken aback by the news. He's never felt too comfortable about where he's working and is vehemently upset about the whole situation but gives in because he technically does not have a choice." - this is incorrect. Gabe is resigned to his fate because he has no choice.

critique: It is incorrectly stated that the main character's termination implies.


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From the WebMD Archives
By Alan Mozes

_HealthDay Reporter_

FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- For people who've battled certain common forms of skin cancer, use of a generic cream called 5-FU may greatly reduce the odds that the disease will come back, new research shows.

The study tracked outcomes for just over 930 U.S. veterans who averaged 70 years of age. All had already been diagnosed with a minimum of two basal cell carcinomas and/or squamous cell carcinomas.

That meant their risk for a skin cancer recurrence was high, the researchers said.

However, just a month's application of 5-FU (fluorouracil 5 percent) appeared to have a lasting impact in preventing a recurrence -- even after use of the cream was stopped. So concludes a study led by Dr. Martin Weinstock, professor of dermatology at Brown University in Providence.

"The most remarkable thing about this study is that now we have something to use that doesn't lose its effectiveness when you stop using it," Weinstock said in a Brown news release.

There was one drawback to the cream treatment, however: About one in every five of the men suffered "severe" skin side effects from using 5-FU, while 40 percent complained of moderate side effects.

One skin cancer specialist who reviewed the findings said that while 5-FU can prevent skin cancers, side effects remain an issue.

"5-FU has been used in the treatment of pre-cancers for decades and is a tried and true treatment, but it comes at a price in side effects and downtime from redness, scaling, irritation and even pain for those being treated," said Dr. Doris Day. She's a dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

Adjustments can be made to minimize these effects, she said, but "it is very important to have a thorough and clear discussion to explain what the patient can expect during treatment and to consider treating one area of the face at a time, such as forehead, nose, cheek or chin."

The new four-year trial involved older male veterans, most of whom were white. They'd typically spent a great deal of time in the sun during their service and had already developed at least two cases of a non-melanoma skin cancer.

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The veterans were divided into two groups. For a month, one group applied the 5-FU cream twice per day on their face and ears, while the second group did the same with an inactive placebo cream that didn't contain the active drug.

All were also instructed to regularly use 30 SPF sunscreen.

The result: For men who'd used the active cream, the odds of developing another squamous cell carcinoma -- one bad enough to require surgery -- fell by 75 percent over the following year.

A similar but weaker trend was seen in terms of basal cell carcinomas, the researchers said.

The benefit did seem to fade after a year, the Brown team noted.

Side effects were also somewhat of a general concern, with about one-fifth of the vets reporting "severe" issues in terms of skin sensitivity, reddening and crustiness.

All of the skin reactions cleared up, however, when cream use stopped, and nearly 90 percent of those who had used 5-FU said they would do it again if it helped prevent cancer.

According to Weinstock, "This is the first study of its type. I'm hopeful there will be other studies that show other sorts of regimens that last longer and do a better job over time as science progresses. This is an important first step."

For her part, Day stressed that patients do have choices when it comes to skin cancer care.

"There are also other treatment options that can help clear sun damage" and the odds for a skin cancer, she said, including photodynamic ("light") therapy and a medicinal cream known as imiquimod.

"Patients should know their treatment options and be able to select the one that would be most comfortable and easiest for them," Day said.

The new findings were published online Jan. 3 in _JAMA Dermatology_.

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question: What does the text say about a diet for healthier skin?

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question: What does the text say about 5-FU?

answer: 5-FU is a generic cream used to treat certain common forms of skin cancer. It is used to prevent a recurrence of the disease. It is a tried and true treatment, but it comes at a price in side effects and downtime from redness, scaling, irritation, and even pain for those being treated. The side effects can be minimized, but it is very important to have a thorough and clear discussion to explain what the patient can expect during treatment and to consider treating one area of the face at a time.

critique: The last sentence is not relevant and should be removed.

critique: The answer should mention that the cream is used for pre-cancerous lesions.

critique: The answer could mention that it reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence, according to the text.

critique: The side effects can be minimized with adjustments.

critique: The answer should mention that the side effects are severe in some cases.

question: What does the text say about the side effects patients get from using 5-FU?

answer: The side effects include redness, scaling, irritation, and pain. The side effects are not permanent and can be minimized by adjusting the treatment. The side effects are also more common in men than women.

critique: There is no information about women getting side effects on this passage.

critique: The side effects are more common in men than women. This is false and should be omitted.

critique: The side effects are more common in men than in women

critique: The response contains inaccurate information.

critique: The side effects are not more common in men than women.

critique: The side effects are more common in men than women.

question: What does the text say about Dr. Weinstock and Dr. Day?

answer: Dr. Martin Weinstock is a professor of dermatology at Brown University in Providence. He led the study on the use of 5-FU cream to treat skin cancer. Dr. Doris Day is a dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. She says that while 5-FU can prevent skin cancers, side effects remain an issue. She says that adjustments can be made to minimize these effects, and that it is important to have a thorough and clear discussion to explain what the patient can expect during treatment and to consider treating one area of the face at a time.

critique: The answer should mention that Dr. Day says that there are other treatment options.

critique: It is irrelevant that Dr. Day hales from Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and was Dr. Weinstock's counterpart in the study on the use of 5-FU cream to treat skin cancer. Dr. Day says that while 5-FU can prevent skin cancers, side effects remain an issue. She says that adjustments can be made to minimize these effects, and that it is important to have a thorough and clear discussion to explain what the patient can expect during treatment and to consider treating one area of the face at a time.

critique: The answer should mention that Dr. Day is a dermatologist.

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critique: The text doesn't say anything about Day's opinion of Weinstock.

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GHARGE-DESHMUKH (DESAI) was a Maratha dynasty and one of the oldest existing Maratha Sur-Deshmukhs of NIMSOD in Satara District. The family is Agnivanshi Kshatriya, one of the most ancient in [India]

[ Flag of Maratha Empire] [ Chatri of Abbasaheb (Yashwantrao)in Shirol]

History

Rana Ratansingh Alias Ranoji Royal from Rajputana (Rajasthan) and ancestor of the family received the Sur-Deshmukhi of Nimsod along with 72 villages from the Delhi Emperor Muhammad bin Tughluq in 1342 during his peninsular campaign and in 1536 family received Various assets from the Ibrahim Adil Shah I ruler of Bijapur Sultanate in the Shirol area, and in 1615 by Ibrahim Adil Shah II in Raibaj and Kittur and remained as one of the Largest Deshmukh of Adil Shahi.

During the Maratha rule, the family served as the important milestone of Maratha Empire with blood relationship with various ruling families of those days, were in forefront in continuous War of 27 years between 1682 to 1707 that resulted in the end of the Mughal Empire in India and brought most of the sub-continent under Maratha control. In 1732, Abbasaheb Alias Yashwantrao Gharge- Desai-Deshmukh received Saranjam of 12 more villages and noble title of Saranjamdar-Deshmukh from Maratha King Chattrapati Shahu of Satara for lieu of military service rendered to the state and total Vatan of 84 villages in Nimsod Pargana was made hereditary.

From time to time, Deshmukhs of Nimsod supplied quality horses to the Maratha Army. In 1761, Son of Abbasaheb, Sardar Sidoji Gharge-Desai-Deshmukh along with his 2000 cavalry participated as part of Maratha Army in one of the largest battles fought in the 18th century, the Third Battle of Panipat and was brutally killed by the Afghan Ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali. He was also part of the Maratha army which defeated the first Afghan invasion of India in 1751, and brought the present day North West Frontier province of Pakistan under Maratha Control.

After the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818, Nimsod become the Part of British Territory and lost its importance. Deshmukhs of Nimsod were entitled for a nominal annual pension of Rs 6000/ by British. At that time, some families of Gharge Dehmukh's moved to Shirol to earn livelihood because Nimsod was an arid region with very scanty rainfall. Sardar Sidoji's Grandson Yashoji (Shirol Branch) acknowledged the changing circumstances and introduced the family to business. The Shirol branch of Gharge-Deshmukh's acquired the surname Desai which was prevalent amongst the landlords of South Maharashtra & Karnataka. Deshmukh title was almost dropped except for its occasional use in marriage invitation cards. So much so that people in Shirol are not even aware of this Deshmukh title now. They got into the business of money lending (Sahukari) and through this profession, the Shirol branch of Gharge-Deshmukh's acquired wealth, name and fame in Kolhapur District.

During the British Raj, Shrimat Bhausahaeb Desai held huge loans to various landlords (Zamindars) of those days and constructed the Vithal temple as memorial of Shrimant Abbashaeb in Shirol which is masterpiece of Maratha architecture.

During the Indian independence movement, [Sardar Dinkarrao Gharge-Desai(Deshmukh)] served as the close associate of Mahatma Ghandhi and one of the National Leaders of Indian National Congress and was sent for four years rigorous imprisonment in Katewar in Gujarat in 1930 for participating in Dandi Salt Satyagraha with Mahatma Ghandhi and again for 4 years in yerawada in Pune During Quit India Movement in 1942 for removing Union Jack flag and putting Indian Tri-Colour on Shaniwar Wada in Pune. He remained as one of the highly respected leaders of Indian freedom Movement. Mahatma Ghandhi used to call him as “Dinkarbhai”. He was awarded with special Galantry bronze medal by Prime Minister Indira Ghandhi in 1971 for his contribution to Indian freedom movement.

Number of land extracts (or records) from Shirol tehsil has Gharge-Desai family names on it though the property now belongs to different people. Family has agricultural land and properties in a couple of villages in Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur District running into a few hundred acres. The Vithal temple is managed by a trust.

title: Gharge-Desai (Deshmukh)

question: What does the text say about the Taj Mahal?

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question: What does the text say about the Deshmukhs of Nimsod?

answer: The Deshmukhs of Nimsod were one of the oldest Maratha Sur-Deshmukhs in Satara District. Rana Ratansingh Alias Ranoji Royal from Rajputana (Rajasthan) and ancestor of the family received the Sur-Deshmukhi of Nimsod along with 72 villages from the Delhi Emperor Muhammad bin Tughluq in 1342 during his peninsular campaign. In 1536, the family received various assets from the Ibrahim Adil Shah I ruler of Bijapur Sultanate in the Shirol area. In 1615, the family received assets from Ibrahim Adil Shah II in Raibaj and Kittur. The family served as the important milestone of the Maratha Empire with blood relationship with various ruling families of those days.

critique: The answer should mention the Third Battle of Panipat.

critique: The answer omits the family's role in the Maratha war.

critique: The response inaccuratly mentions that the dynasty at one time owned 72 villages.

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text: It is omitted that during the Indian independence movement, Sardar Dinkarrao Gharge-Desai(Deshmukh) served as the close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and one of the National Leaders of Indian National Congress. He was one of the highly respected leaders of the Indian freedom movement.

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question: How did the fortunes of some Gharge Deshmukh families of Nismod change after the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818?

answer: Gharge-Deshmukh families declined after Nismod became a part of the British territory, but some families and businesses still thrive in Shirol.

critique: The answer should mention that the families moved to Shirol.

critique: The answer should mention that the family's fortunes changed because they moved to Shirol.

critique: The question is asking about the fortunes of the families of Nismod, not the fortunes of the families of Shirol.

critique: The answer should mention the name change.

critique: Being described as 'clients' and their survival raises questions that needs to be explored.

critique: The answer does not mention that some families dropped the Deshmukh title.

critique: The response misses to mention that some of the families moved to Shirol to earn a living.

text: It is omitted that the Shirol branch of Gharge-Deshmukh's got into the business of money lending in Shirol and through this profession acquired wealth.

question: What does the text say about the relationship between Sardar Dinkarro Gharge-Desai (Deshmukh) and Mahatma Gandhi?

answer: Sardar Dinkarro Gharge-Desai (Deshmukh) served as the close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and one of the National Leaders of the Indian National Congress. He was sent for four years rigorous imprisonment in Katewar in Gujarat in 1930 for participating in Dandi Salt Satyagraha with Mahatma Gandhi and again for 4 years in yerawada in Pune During Quit India Movement in 1942 for removing Union Jack flag and putting Indian Tri-Colour on Shaniwar Wada in Pune. He remained as one of the highly respected leaders of Indian freedom Movement. Mahatma Gandhi used to call him as "Dinkarbhai". He was awarded with special Galantry bronze medal by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1971 for his contribution to Indian freedom movement.

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

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TERRENCE WHEATLEY (born May 5, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Colorado and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Wheatley has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans.

Early years

Wheatley attended Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas, where he holds track and field records in the triple jump, the long jump, and the 100 meters.[1] As a sophomore, he was the district champion in the long jump.[2]

During his junior season in football, Wheatley had 70 tackles, six interceptions, 18 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.[3] Although a cornerback, Wheatley spent time at running back, where he had 23 rushing attempts for 200 yards and 11 catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns.[4] He averaged 25 yards per kick return and eight per punt return.[5]

During his senior season, he had 82 tackles, five interceptions, nine pass deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.[6] Once again seeing time on offense, he had 25 catches, 410 yards and three touchdowns.[7] He earned all-state honorable mention, all-district first team honors, and was named to the all-area first team of the _Dallas Morning News_ as a cornerback and wide receiver.[8] _Rivals.com_ named him the 56th best cornerback prospect in high school football.

College career

As a freshman at the University of Colorado, Wheatley saw action in 12 games, starting twice on defense.[9] He had 24 tackles and five pass deflections during 268 snaps on defense.[10] When Wheatley and Samuel Joseph started against Baylor, it marked the first time in Colorado history that two freshmen started at cornerback.[11] Wheatley had eight tackles in the Baylor game, which was his season high.[12]

As a sophomore, he played in all 13 games, starting the last five, including the Houston Bowl.[13] However, during the season, he was held back by wrist, groin and hamstring injuries.[14] He had 33 tackles, three passes broken up and four interceptions, which ranked second on the team.[15] His first collegiate interception was returned for a touchdown,[16] making him the 12th player in Colorado history to accomplish that feat.[17]

In 2005, his true junior year, he had wrist surgery in the spring but because the wrist continued to bother him, he missed the entire season.[18] As a redshirt junior in 2006 he had 57 tackles, five interceptions, and 11 passes broken up.[19] After the season, he was named first-team All-Big 12 and All-Colorado.[20]

During his senior season in 2007, Wheatley had 42 tackles and five interceptions in the first 10 games, before suffering a hairline fracture and missing the rest of the regular season.[21] He was able to return for the Independence Bowl.[22] He was named a third-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 at cornerback, and received an honorable mention as a kick returner.[23] Wheatley also appeared on the official watchlists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Jim Thorpe Award.[24]

Professional career

New England Patriots

Wheatley was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round (62nd overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft,[25] and signed with them on July 22, 2008.[26] As a rookie, Wheatley debuted in the first week of the season against Kansas City,[27] and played in six of the first seven games as a reserve. In his first career start against the Indianapolis Colts on November 2 he suffered a wrist injury that forced him to be placed on injured reserve on November 17,[28] after being inactive for the team's following two games. He finished the season with two tackles and two passes defensed.

Wheatley was active for five games in 2009, all as a reserve. He finished the season with two tackles.

After suffering a foot injury in the 2010 preseason, Wheatley did not practice or play for the first five weeks of the regular season; however, he remained inactive in Weeks 6 and 7 even after returning to practice in Week 6. He was active for the first time in 2010, but did not play in the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He was waived the following Saturday, in advance of the team's Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns.

Jacksonville Jaguars

After clearing waivers, Wheatley signed a two-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 8, 2010. He played in one game for the Jaguars before being placed on injured reserve on December 17, 2010. He was waived during final cuts in September 2011.

Buffalo Bills

Wheatley was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad on September 13, 2011. He was promoted to the active roster on September 27.

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title: Terrence Wheatley

question: Describe Wheatley's first foray into football.

answer: He was a standout player in high school and went on to play college football at the University of Colorado.

critique: The answer should mention his high school football career.

critique: The answer omits that Wheatley was drafted by the New England Patriots.

critique: He was also drafted by the Patriots in 2008. It is not mentioned in the answer.

critique: The answer omits Wheatley's time in the NFL.

critique: He was a standout player in high school and went on to play college football at the University of Colorado.

critique: It is omitted that Wheatley played both offense and defense in high school.

critique: Doesn't mention his high school track and field records.

critique: It is omitted that he was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

question: Summarize when Wheatley is expected to retire.

answer: No answer

critique: There's a good chance Wheatley will retire during the 2010's.

critique: The question is asking for a response, so the answer should be a response.

critique: The passage does not mention when Wheatley is expected to retire.


text:
by CYRYL JAKUBOWSKI

All but two Northwest Side legislators supported the bill reforming the state’s pension system, with opponents of Senate Bill 1 saying they thought it was unfair and illegal under the state Constitution to reduce retirees’ benefits.

The measure was approved 30-24 with three legislators voting present in the Illinois Senate and 62-53 with one legislator voting present in the Illinois House of Representatives. Quinn signed the bill on Dec. 5, and it will go in to effect on June 1.

The plan covers the retirement systems of state employees, teachers excluding employees from Chicago, state university employees and the General Assembly.

Workers age 45 and younger will have to work longer to qualify for retirement. For each year an employee is younger than age 46 the retirement age will increase by 4 months. The automatic 3 percent compounded annual increase in retirement income will be replaced by a system based on years of service and tied to inflation.

Current liability will be reduced by about $21.4 billion when the plan takes effect, and long-term liability will be reduced by estimated $160 billion, according to an analysis provided by state Representative Greg Harris (D-13).

Harris said that the bill was passed after years of discussion and many proposals. He said that the underfunded pension system, the increasing outlay of general revenue funds to meet obligations and the ability to pay benefits to current and future retirees were the driving factors behind the bill.

Harris said that provisions in the bill regarding cost-of-living increases, funding guarantees and the funding schedule cannot be separated and would be struck down if any or all are found unconstitutional by the Illinois Supreme Court.

State Representative John D’Amico (D-15) said that he voted for the bill because it will preserve the state’s pensions.

"If we did nothing we would lose them in the long run," D’Amico said. "I’m not a constitution lawyer and I’m not sure what will happen with this if it gets challenged, but I want to preserve pensions.

"This did not happen overnight but through years of mismanagement. Everybody sacrifices, but I’m glad that we preserved the low-income pensions as well. We all understood that this was a tough vote."

State Representative Robert Martwick (D-19) said that he voted against the bill because it removes collective bargaining rights from public employees. Martwick also said that the bill fell short of what was needed to accomplish fair reform.

"In every bill there are challenges, and I wanted to vote yes, but I just could not get myself there because there were several flaws with this bill," Martwick said. He said that employees who have contributed to the pension system for years should have had a seat at the negotiating table.

Martwick said that former governors and legislators who skipped pension payments and borrowed against the system created the pension crisis. He said in a statement that when he ran for office he promised that he would demand that public employees who were without fault would be given the respect that they earned a seat at the negotiating table. "They were not," he said.

Martwick said that details about the bill were not released to the legislators until less than 24 hours before they were scheduled for a vote last week.

"It was sent to me at 2:51 p.m. on Dec. 2, and we are beginning discussion at 8:39 a.m. the following day," Martwick said. "From a philosophical standpoint, there is something wrong when the leaders think that if they debate something enough it won’t pass so lets just ram it through."

"I understand that they have been talking about this forever and some things did not need to be discussed again, but it is still a part of the process," Martwick said. "I am disappointed with the negotiations. I understand that negotiations are tough and it’s hard to reach consensus, but we needed to stick to the process."

"Ultimately I think that this pension reform is taking money away from peoples’ pensions," Martwick said. "We loaded busloads of people to protest (Wisconsin) Governor Scott Walker, and we do this now? I am fundamentally in disagreement with taking away peoples’ pensions."

Martwick also said that the legislation could harm the state’s university system because it will be difficult for the universities to attract and retain top professors and researchers.

The other Northwest Side legislator who voted no was state Senator William Delgado (D-2).

State Senator John Mulroe (D-10) said that his office received a lot of angry feedback from constituents after he voted in favor of the bill.

"It has been pretty tense," Mulroe said. "I’m not a very popular guy at the moment, and it’s not so much the angry sentiment from the teachers but from retirees who will get hurt.

"It was a difficult vote. The pension system was heading in the wrong direction and we could not do nothing."

Mulroe said that he is unsure what will happen when the bill is challenged in the courts. "I don’t think that deep down I would have voted for it if I truly thought it was unconstitutional," he said. "It’s just this grimy process we call democracy that we have to grind through to get to the right solution."

"Its very uncomfortable to talk about this bill because we are taking away funding from people when they were promised something," Mulroe said. "We over-promised as a state, and it’s breaking people’s hearts."

State Senator Heater Steans (D-7) said in a statement that arriving at a yes vote was not easy.

"Action on the pension crisis is necessary now to assure the long-tem health of state pension systems and to alleviate the extreme budgetary pressures that has prevented schools and human services from being adequately funded, endangered the affordability of a college education and necessitated reductions in the state work force, despite the temporary tax increase I supported," Steans said.

"Illinois is moving forward," Quinn said in a statement. "This is a serious solution to address the most dire fiscal challenge of our time . . . Working together, we will continue to build a brighter future for the people of Illinois."

The bills were sponsored by state Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13) and House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-22).

"I was convinced that standing fast for substantial savings, clear intent and an end to unaffordable annual raises would result in a sound plan that will meet all constitutional challenges," Madigan said.

"I applaud the governor for prioritizing this issue," Senate President John Cullerton (D-6) said. "I look forward to working with him and all legislative leaders to ensure that we continue on this path of fiscal leadership and bipartisan cooperation."

Under the law, the state will adopt a funding schedule that requires level payments and achieves 100 percent funding no later than the end of fiscal year 2044. The law includes a funding guarantee that gives the retirement systems the right to go to court if the state fails to make the required payment to its pension fund.

There will be no reductions in pension checks going out to current retirees, and the law is designed to minimize the effect on lower-earning and longer-serving employees.

Current employees will see cost-of-living adjustment pauses every other year after retirement, with the number of pauses determined by their current age. The law also reduces the amount of money current employees pay into their pensions by 1 percent, and there will be increases in retirement age based on the age of the employee, with a maximum increase of 5 years.

question: Who does the new Illinois State pension bill ultimately benefit?

answer: Bill ultimately benefits the state.

critique: This is only partly correct, and misses the main point of the question.

critique: The answer is too vague and doesn't answer the question.

critique: It is omitted that the bill also benefits the state's university system.

critique: The answer should mention the bill's effects on the state's employees.

critique: The answer could be more specific about how the bill benefits the state.

critique: It is not clear if the bill only benefits the state.

critique: The bill benefits the state, but it also benefits the state's employees.

critique: The answer should mention the bill's effects on retirees.

question: What is the main disadvantage of the new pensions bill?

answer: The new pensions bill requires state employees to work longer before they can qualify for pensions, and the retirement income will be lower.

critique: The retirement income will be lower because of the new funding schedule.

critique: The retirement income will not be lower, but tied to years of service and tied to inflation.

critique: The new pensions bill also reduces the cost-of-living adjustments.

critique: It is not stated that the retirement income will be lower.

critique: The retirement income will be lower because of the new funding schedule, not because of the new pensions bill.

critique: The first sentence should be in past tense to sound less opinionated.

question: How did the legislators manage to get the required votes despite the bill facing loads of opposition?

answer: The legislators provided misleading information about their plan to the state's employees.

critique: The article does not mention anything about misleading information.

critique: The answer is inaccurate and should be rewritten.

critique: The passage does not mention anything about misleading information.

critique: The answer is not related to the question.

critique: The answer is not stated in the passage.

critique: It is not stated that the legislatures provide misleading information to the state's employees.

question: Is it certain that this new bill will be struck down in the courts?

answer: No, this may be a 'wait and see' moment.

critique: The passage does not answer this question.

critique: For clarity, 'strike down' should be used.

critique: The article doesn't say anything about the bill being struck down in the courts.


text:
There are times when I think about how Paul Tibbets did it.  The man who flew the *Enola Gay* toward Hiroshima must have thought on what he was about to do.  Did pulling the lever to open the bomb doors take him more than once?  Did his hands shake?  After all, he would end the war.  More lives would be saved if many died sooner rather than later.  I have not read interviews, no more than a short biographical paragraph containing an anecdote on how his wife thought the physicists in the Manhattan Project were plumbers.  I am afraid I will be disturbed by what I find.  Times were different then, maybe dehumanizing propaganda made it easier for him.  Maybe he rested soundly knowing he had defeated evil.  That is a luxury one does not have in civil war.

I marched into the lobby with the case in hand.  It was a bulky thing, not like a normal briefcase that one swings about while strutting to work.  I held it out from my body.  When starting this assignment my shoulder would ache from carrying it but after these few months I was used to it.  The ache of my arm blurred into the routine.  Pick up the case, ride the transport, ignore the randomly chosen route, go through security and deliver the case, then wait to return it.  That’s just how this will go, like every other day of the past few months.  Eyes open and scanning the lobby, back straight, chin up.  The leather of my shined shoes squeaking as I stepped up to the security checkpoint.

“Lieutenant Palmer for Office 51.” I said, holding my badge forward.

The man behind the desk acknowledged my clearance.  I handed the case to him and he placed it to the side of the scanner.  The case was never scanned, never opened by anyone but the men in Office 51 and the general I took it back to.  I stepped into the scanner and the man behind the desk could see everything; the medals on my uniform, the writing on the to-do list in my pocket, the scar tissue going from the small of my back deep toward my spine from shrapnel, and the dead man switch surgically integrated into my left.  If I was killed or activated the switch the case would be destroyed along with its contents and anyone who may have hijacked it.  The war between Earth and the Seceded Colonies was in full swing.  There were many colony sympathizers and agents that had come to Earth before the civilian traffic was cut off.  Riots, sabotage and assassinations sprouted in the cities like weeds through the cracks of asphalt.  Security was tight.

“You’re clear Lieutenant.”

I stepped through the other side of the scanner and grasped the case firmly, lifting it up from the table and balancing the awkward load.  Eyes forward and chin up, I marched down my usual path away from the main elevators to the back of the building where two men guarded a secluded door with a 51 written on it in humble white paint.  One man nodded to me and opened the door.  I stepped through to the elevator behind it.  After entering a combination of codes into the keypad on the far wall of the elevator began its long lurching ride down into the bunker below the building, Office 51.  My fingertips itched when the keypad had taken my DNA sample.

There were no cameras in the elevator.  They didn’t want records of what came in and out of here.  Not much time.  I quickly dropped the case on the floor, threw off my cap and tore off the tight and starched uniform coat.

*Stop shaking, you knew there was no turning back.*

I had opened the case earlier on the drive over to place the items inside, in the secluded passenger section of the transport.  After a breath and a very quick prayer I pressed my thumb to the reader on top of the case.  They had complete confidence in me.  I had reason to hate the colonies; my parents were killed in the riots leading up to the war.  Decorated, wounded in combat, comrades lost.  My loyalty was without question.  But I couldn’t continue to ignore what was happening in Office 51.

It took me too long to catch on to what they were doing.  I am no physicist, but overtime I began to piece together snippets of conversation I shouldn’t have overheard and documents that I shouldn’t have seen out of the corner of my eye.  They printed things that were so sensitive no computer’s security could be trusted.  Inside Office 51 they were making a doomsday weapon, a planet-buster.  The war was going so poorly that the Earth regime would hold the lives of tens of billions hostage, after making an example of the Colonies’ capital first.  I could not allow it, not more mass murder.  I pulled out the pistol I had stashed earlier in the case and chambered a round.  My fingers felt numb.

The elevator chimed and the door slid open, slowly.  Every day for the last few months it had seemed to open more quickly.  Too many heartbeats filled the gap of time.  A guard was posted by the elevator, the same spot every day.  Cameron was standing there today.  The slide of my pistol rotated back and then forward, soundlessly expelling a smoking shell and replacing it.  I marched out of the elevator.  A door around the corner was cracked open, men were laughing inside.  I kicked the case into the small room where the physicists were working and raced back to the elevator.  Crouching in the corner I tapped out the sequence on my thumb to activate the switch.  Pointer, middle, pointer, ring finger.

title: En Masse (scifi) Feedback greatly appreciated

question: Briefly summarize why the narrator was loyal to Office 51 and the event(s) that led him to question his loyalty to them.

answer: The narrator was loyal to Office 51 because his parents were killed in the riots leading up to the war. He was decorated and wounded in combat. He had no question about his loyalty. However, he began to piece together snippets of conversation he shouldn't have overheard and documents he shouldn't have seen. He learned that Office 51 was making a doomsday weapon, a planet-buster. He couldn't allow it. He pulled out his pistol and shot the physicists.

critique: "He pulled out his pistol and shot the physicists." - this is incorrect. It was the "guards" and "Cameron" in the room where the physicists were working.

critique: The narrator's loyalty to Office 51 is not the reason he shot the physicists.

critique: The response misses basic details about the narrator's disloyalty.

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

critique: "He learned that Office 51 was making a doomsday weapon, a planet-buster. He couldn't allow it. He pulled out his pistol and shot the physicists." - this is incorrect. The narrator shot the physicists because they were making a doomsday weapon.

critique: The response is missing the part where the narrator is questioning his loyalty.

text: The final two sentences are irrelevant and should be omitted.

category: coherence


text:
Knocking myself for my bout of self-indulgence I ran on. Now was not the time to think of such things. Now I just needed to return to my troop and figure out a plan to deal with those bios.
"Alright you mental little shits." We were gathering around Erwin, heads pushed together, limiting the power of our transmissions not to extend beyond the furthest of us.

"I hadn't seen an psychs over there Erwin."

"I still feel better not taking any chances - Hey Rocket, how many cells we have left?" Rocket, as he was known to our group, got his name from those legs of his. I had never seen a human outrun a car till I met him. He was one of the first after the crisis. One of the first to undergo extremely experimental surgery to become superhuman. When LeRoy had underwent the knife he was just your average military field surgeon - but when he came out half machine...well his legs weren't the only thing he lost in that surgery.

Three fingers. We only had three cells left. Three cells between 20 men, deep in enemy territory. Separated from the main force in what was supposed to be a simple scouting mission.
"Alright. We've been in worse straits." That was true enough, last week we had been surrounded 6 psychs...but never had we been separated by miles of, now enemy, urban sprawl. "All we have to do is keeping pushing north."

"We'll skirt this camp to the west," with that statement a map was transmitted to all of us with a rough arrow showing where he was talking about, "then we'll just continue our little stroll back to main force." I couldn't help but smile at his delivery of that last statement. That's why our force trusted him. He had a way of making light of every situation and keeping the rest of the them in good spirits. "All right then. Let's roll out."

With that we fell in behind our commander. Trusting the path that he blazed for us we actively hid our vital signs and those of us with EM suppression abilities tried to hide the telltale human mind from any psychs that may have been wandering about. As we jogged forward, avoiding areas that seemed 'jiggy' to Erwin, I let my mind wander back to before.

Before this shit storm. Back when I was just a researcher in a human enhancement team. A pang of guilt struck me as I looked at Rocket. What have we become. I quickly pushed that aside and firmly reminded myself that we are survivors. We will do what we must. We will fight to survive.

"Vitals." Erwin pulled up and glanced at me. "What do you see there Mr. Spook?" That was apparently his favorite name for me, it was a play on that fact I could essentially disappear and my scientist background.

"I'm not a Vulcan - but I see two heat signatures in that red brick house there."

"Are they others?" Erwin shot back at me. "No sir. Humans by the look of it. Their signature is not hot enough to be others" Erwin looked back at the fragged out brick house. "Alright. Let's see what we can do for them."

A quick jog and our 20 man recon team pulled up to the remnants of the ancient building. Erwin looked at me and shoved his head in the direction of the entrance and I grudgingly cloaked and went inside. As I found my way around old furniture and new destruction I wondered how anyone could be surviving out here, until I finally found the heat sources.

I looked at them. Lost for words.

"Whatcha seein in there Davis?" Erwin's voice came through clear but still somehow muddled by my thoughts. There was no way this was possible.

"Davis! Report."

"Sir. I found..." I paused finding the words not wanting to leave my tongue from simple incredulity. "What did you find boy?" "A live woman and a little girl sir."

Silence.

~~~~Let's see where this goes. I'm really enjoying this story and finding it as I write it. :)

title: [Sci-Fi] Rebirth of a Race [Part 2]

question: Describe the relationship between Erwin and Davis.

answer: The relationship between Erwin and Davis seems to be a professional one.

critique: It is omitted that Erwin is Davis's commander.

critique: It is omitted that Erwin is the leader of the group and Davis is his subordinate.

critique: The relationship between Erwin and Davis is not described.

critique: It is omitted that Davis is the narrator.

question: How would the story span out if Davis was not communicative with Erwin?

answer: If Davis was not communicative with Erwin, he would not have been able to report what he found. Erwin would not have known what to do and they would have been in a worse situation.

critique: The story does not say that Erwin would not have known what to do. It only says that he would have been in a worse situation.

critique: "If Davis was not communicative with Erwin, he would not have been able to report what he found. Erwin would not have known what to do and they would have been in a worse situation." - it was never mentioned if Davis was communicative or not. The story would have been the same if Davis reported to Erwin or not. Rewrite the answer.

critique: "If Davis was not communicative with Erwin, he would not have been able to report what he found. Erwin would not have known what to do and they would have been in a worse situation." - this is incorrect. The story would have been over if Davis didn't report what he found.

critique: Call it a pedantic term, but Davis being communicative with Erwin would've led to the same result.

critique: The answer is a bit confusing. It should be rewritten.

critique: It is not stated that they would be in a worse situation.


text:
First story, so give me some feedback on it!

"Get up." A bucket of water accompanied Mart's polite demand. He always had a way with words. Not the good way, mind you. More like the do-what-I-say-or-I'll-clobber-you way.
"Blech!" I sprung up from my bed, sheets drenched and sticking to my body. "Do you ever knock?" I peeled the linen off of my chest, revealing the ugly dragon-shaped scar I wore there.
"You're late. I expected you to be up an hour ago."
"Yeah, well, I wanted to be up an hour later." I grumbled. "I need my sleep, you know."
"You and Rax need to train. You will get nothing done by sleeping in." Mart strolled out into the hallway. "You will be dressed and downstairs in ten minutes." The wooden door slammed shut behind him, making the iron hinges complain.
"Ugh." I muttered. The stone floor was cold today, despite the sunlight streaming in through the window. "You there, Rax?"
Of course. Mart seems to have a knack for waking both of us. He answered, his voice echoing through my mind.
"Which is why you steal naps when he lectures us." Rax chuckled. Sometimes he woke up with me, but he hand a tendency to sleep even after I've awakened. Soul bonds are weird like that.
"You ready to address the entire nation today?" I asked, snapping my fingers. Flames swept across my body, drying me off in moments.
*I find it odd how you humans are so fond of these public speeches. What point is there in shouting words at each other?"
"Lots of points, if you bothered to listen to them." I countered. I grabbed the set of pants I had laid over a chair the night before.
I heard Rax snort. *Why even bother putting on pants? * "You know how us humans don't like to see each other's private parts, right?"
I guess. But they're just going to disintegrate anyways.
"Then we'll put on a fresh pair afterwards. Come on, it's been a year. You should've picked up on some of this stuff." I opened the door and began to hop down the spiral staircase. Living in the spire of a castle did have its advantages, but the climb was not one of them.
I have. Rax sniffed. I just fail to see why your people bind themselves so strongly to it.
"Don't tell Mart that. He'll give us another lecture on the history of our cultures or something."
A deep, throaty laugh erupted in my consciousness. That he would.
I slid to a stop at the bottom of the stairs and sprinted down the open hallway. A servant ducked into an open doorway as I rushed past.
"Sorry!" I called behind me. Navigating my way through the twists and turns of the castle, I eventually found myself behind a stage in the courtyard.
"Barely in time, as usual." Mart commented. "Come. The king is about to begin."
Rax and I let out a collective sigh as Mart led us to the side of the stage. In front of us banners shining gold in the sunlight waved with the resonating chants of the people. Their cheers were directed to the ornately dressed man center stage. His robes were purple and gold, his crown studded with fine jewels. The king certainly knew how to distinguish himself.
With a wave of his hand, his citizens quieted.
"People of Accon!" His voice boomed across the plaza. "It has been a year since the end of the Fiery Wars, a year since I ended the pointless slaughter of our people."
He ended it? Rax scoffed. Please. You did more than that old bag did.
"Manners." I snapped.
"Today, our fields are flourishing, our homes are being rebuilt, and we even have dragons working with us to repair our torn nation."
"Don't say it." I said, cutting of Rax before he could make another snide remark. I heard a small huff in the back of my mind.
"Out of our peace treaty came many great things, but one achievement stands above all. Arthur, if you would join me." The king said, motioning for me. I climbed up onto the stage, trying not to notice all the people staring at my scar.
"Here we have the perfect bonding of man and dragon, showing that we can live together not just in the physical world, but that we are one in the spiritual world as well." The crowd was silent. I shifted my body weight to my other foot, trying to dispel the discomfort I was feeling.
"Arthur, if you would be so kind as to show us the miracle God has given you." The king stepped back, leaving me exposed.
"You ready, Rax?" I whispered, my fists clenched.
I will enjoy this He responded. I felt him begin to stretch and pull against my flesh. My scar began to burn, searing my chest. Red scales slid into place, covering my skin in a ruby barrier. I began to feel smaller and smaller. My arms sprouted leather, bending into wings that caught the breeze as easily as I breathed. My chest burned with molten fire. I closed my eyes and let the sensation overtake me. There were some downsides to sharing a soul with a dragon, but this was certainly not one of them.

title: [FN] Anniversary

question: Summarize everything relating to dragons.

answer: The main character has a dragon-shaped scar on his chest. He has a soul bond with Rax, a dragon. Rax helps Arthur transform into a dragon. The king says that Arthur and Rax are the perfect bonding of man and dragon.

critique: The answer should mention that dragons are helping with the rebuilding of the nation.

question: What does the story say about Arthur's relationship with Rax?

answer: Arthur and Rax are soulmates who bond through their shared scars. Rax has the physical power to transform Arthur as often as Arthur needs.

critique: The answer should mention that Arthur and Rax are dragons.

critique: The response should include that Arthur and Rax have a good relationship.

critique: This is false. Rax transforms Arthur into a dragon, not Arthur transforming himself.

question: What does the story say about the Fiery Wars?

answer: The Fiery Wars lasted for a year and were fought between man and dragon. The king was able to stop them, and it appears that the dragons are now working alongside humans to restore their nation.

critique: The response is missing the part where the king says that he ended the war.

critique: The response is missing the part about the king ending the war.

critique: It is omitted that the Fiery Wars killed people and dragons.

critique: The response is missing the part about the war being pointless.

question: What does the story say about how Arthur bonded with Rax?

answer: Rax is Arthur's dragon. They bonded together a year ago when Arthur defeated the Fiery Wars. A year later, the king calls Arthur and Rax to the stage to show the people that dragons and humans can bond together. Rax stretches and pulls against Arthur's flesh, and Arthur's scar begins to burn and sears his chest. Red scales slide into place, covering Arthur's skin in a ruby barrier. Arthur begins to feel smaller and smaller, his arms sprout leather, and his chest burns with molten fire.

critique: The answer should mention that Arthur's scar begins to burn and sears his chest because Rax is stretching and pulling against his flesh.

critique: The answer is written in a way that makes it seem that Arthur and Rax's bond was a year ago, when in reality it was a year after the Fiery Wars.

critique: The response contains some minor grammatical errors and all sentences require consistent subject/verb agreement.

critique: The response is missing the part where Arthur transforms into a dragon.

critique: The response inaccurately mentions that Arthur and Rax bonded a year ago, however it was the Fiery Wars that ended a year ago.

critique: The response is missing a few details about the bonding.

critique: It's omitted that Arthur's scar begins to burn, searing his chest. Red scales slide into place, covering his skin in a ruby barrier.


text:
**The Pro.**

You swing your car into the dingy lot in front of Gutter Ball's and kill the engine. You sit there for a few moments preparing yourself. Almost game time.

You hit the trunk release and get out of the car. The rain stopped about an hour ago and for the first time this week the evening air is cool rather than muggy. Opening the trunk, you retrieve you bag and head toward the entrance, passing Ten Pin's truck on the way.

Gutter Ball's is the kind of place where men take the game of bowling very seriously. Despite it's dim, dingy interior, the lanes are well-kept and gleam with fresh oil. It's like stepping directly into a hurricane sometimes, the balls roaring down the lanes sound like approaching thunder and you can feel the punctuating booms in your chest as they strike the pins.

Classic rock plays nonstop at Gutter Ball's. At the moment Don Henley is lamenting about a certain hotel he never should have stayed in. Gutter Ball is behind the counter chatting up a leggy brunette with an amazing case of acne. Gutter is no prize himself, though at well over 6' 4" his sheer mass seems to cause some women's panties to loosen and from what you can glean from the conversation, it seems to be working for him at the moment.

The place is packed tonight, you knew it would be. Everywhere people are gathered in small groups either at the bar or down in the alley. The chatter is so loud you can barely hear the music. You like it that way though, the chaos helps you concentrate. You can see a much larger crowd than the rest gathered at the far end of the alley, obviously occupying both of the last two lanes. That must be Ten Pin's crowd of admirers. Looking closer, you see him stand up and get into form. He takes a deep breath, moves forward 3 paces and throws a clean strike.

*Good,* you think, *I hope he's already warmed up.*

As you approach the counter Gutter glances at you in annoyance only briefly before resuming his conversation with the brunette.

"I swear. Just by *hearin*,'" he tells her.

"Ain't no way," she says.

Gutter holds up one finger. "Wait for it," he says.

Frustrated, you glance toward Ten Pin's groupies once more and see him going through his motions again. His release is silky smooth, the ball screams down the lane. Gutter stabs his finger in the brunette's direction.

"*That* one's a strike," he says. The brunette whips around to follow the sound. A half-second later Ten Pin's ball slams into the pocket with a crash- not a pin stands. The brunette jumps up and down and giggles with glee.

"AMAZING!" she exclaims. "Do it again! *Please?*" she whines.

"In a sec', sweetheart," he says, finally turning in your direction.

"I don't know you," he says, frowning. "The fuck do you want?"
"I'd like a lane." you tell him. "Down alley next to Ten Pin if you've got one."

Gutter's gaze loosens a bit and he raises an eyebrow at you."Ten Pin, huh?" he eyes you up and down, frowning a little once more. "You for real?" he asks.

You lean over the counter and regard Gutter closely, trying to appear intense.

"You just pay attention," you tell him. "Keep your ears peeled." you smile at Gutter and wink. For a moment he only stares at you and then he cracks a huge grin and slaps you on the shoulder.

"I like you, kid!" he exclaims loudly. Gutter gestures toward the brunette. She smiles at you politely, obviously uninterested. "This here's Sally," he says. She nods in your direction. "What's you name, son?" he asks.

"English," you tell him. "You can call me English."

"English, huh?" Gutter says, his frown returning. Gutter glances at Sally and she giggles once again.

"Well, you go ahead and see to your lane," he says, "*Mr.* English." Sally can't help but laugh loudly this time.

"Thank you," you tell him. Part of you really wanted to like Gutter but another part of you wanted to shove his stone face into the counter-top.

You take your score sheet and head down toward the end of the alley.

title: The Pro.(short fiction)

question: Describe the atmosphere at Gutter Ball

answer: The atmosphere is dim, dingy, and loud.

critique: The answer should mention the focus on bowling.

critique: The answer could be more specific about the atmosphere.

question: Why is Gutter annoyed with the narrator?

answer: He seems annoyed that the narrator wants to hang out with Ten Pin.

critique: Gutter and Ten Pin have nothing to do with each other. Gutter is annoyed that the narrator interrupted his conversation with Sally.

critique: This isn't the reason Gutter is annoyed. He's annoyed because the narrator interrupted his conversation with Sally.

critique: This answer could touch upon Gutter being annoyed at the blatant interruption in his romantic moment.

critique: Gutter is annoyed that the narrator interrupted his conversation with Sally.

critique: The answer is incorrect. Gutter is annoyed with the narrator because he interrupted his conversation with Sally.

critique: Gutter is annoyed because the narrator interrupted his conversation with Sally.

question: Why does is the narrator conflicted in his feelings about gutter?

answer: He was really hoping to like him, but he also wanted to shove his stone face into the counter-top.

critique: The narrator wanted to like Gutter Ball, rather than Gutter himself.

question: Where did Gutter meet Sally?

answer: It is not clear where Gutter met Sally, but it seems he met her at Gutter Ball's.

critique: "It is not clear where Gutter met Sally, but it seems he met her at Gutter Ball's." - is incorrect. Gutter Ball's is where Gutter met Sally.

critique: This answer is not a full answer and the information should be in the answer because it is available.

text: This answer is fine, but also acceptable would be no answer.


text:
”

“I am dismayed – as we all should be – when I see young people, children, picking up weapons and seeking to kill,” declared the Secretary-General in a video message to address what he called “the dangerous escalation in violence across the occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, especially in Jerusalem.”

Mr. Ban emphasized that “violence will only undermine the legitimate Palestinian aspirations for statehood and the longing of Israelis for security.”

The UN chief's message comes in the wake of an uptick in violence since early September. A series of ever-more deadly clashes between Palestinians and Israelis, including Israeli security forces, has marked much of October, with incidents reported in more than 50 different locations, including in East Jerusalem, Ramallah, Hebron, Bethlehem, Jenin, Tulkarm and Nablus.

Just this past Friday, the UN Security Council convened an emergency session and was briefed on the latest violent incident in which a large group of Palestinians set fire to the compound containing the holy site of Joseph's Tomb in the West Bank city of Nablus.

“To the youth of Palestine I say: I understand your frustration. I know your hopes for peace have been dashed countless times. You are angry at the continued occupation and expansion of settlements. Many of you are disappointed in your leaders and in us, the international community, because of our inability to end this conflict,” said Mr. Ban in his message.

The Secretary-General added that Palestinian youth should turn their frustrations into “a strong, but peaceful, voice for change.”

Next, he addressed Palestinian leaders, urging them to use peaceful measures. “Harness the energy of your people in a peaceful way to make their dreams and aspirations a reality,” said Mr. Ban, urging Palestinian youth to “demand that your leaders act responsibly to protect your future. Demand progress for a political solution – from your leaders, from Israeli leaders, and from the international community.”

“I am not asking you to be passive, but you must put down the weapons of despair,” underscored the UN chief.

“You have the right to live a decent life in dignity, respect and freedom,” he continued. “I know that this is your goal. It is also our goal. But it can only be reached by establishing a Palestinian state living side by side in peace with Israel, not through the violent acts we have been witnessing.”

He then turned his remarks to address the leaders and people of Israel.

“Let me say, I appreciate your genuine concern about peace and security. I also understand the anger many Israelis feel,” said Mr. Ban. “When children are afraid to go to school, when anyone on the street is a potential victim, security is rightly your immediate priority. But walls, checkpoints, harsh responses by the security forces and house demolitions cannot sustain the peace and safety that you need and must have.”

“You – the people of Israel – as much as the Palestinian people, need to see a political horizon to break this cycle of violence and fear,” he said, adding that the United Nations “will continue to support all efforts to create the conditions for a return to meaningful negotiations. IN this, we have never wavered.”

He also urged leaders on both sides to “stand firm against terror, violence and incitement,” and to demonstrate “in both words and deeds that the historic status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem will be preserved.”

Mr. Ban also asked leaders to “reaffirm your commitment to end the occupation and pursue a two-state solution by making changes in the ground. Non-violence requires more courage and strength than violence. At this difficult time, let us say 'enough is enough.'”

“Let us get truly serious about reaching the only solution capable of durably stanching the bloodshed, the hatred and the fear of even greater conflict,” he urged. “That is the courage and leadership the peoples of this holy land demand and deserve,” the Secretary-General concluded.

question: Summarize the Secretary-General's message to Palestine and Israel.

answer: The Secretary-General condemned the escalating violence that had been based on an increase in attacks between the Israelis and Palestinians. He urged the two populations to take a stance against the acts of violence as well as the acts of incitement that led to more violence. He urged the Israelis to understand that a Palestinian state staying next to Israel would stanch the bloodshed and prevent more outbreaks of violence. He pleaded for both sides to act decisively to get to the only solution capable of ending the conflict, but despaired about the prospects for this because of the existing situation that set the environment for the continuation of that kind of conflict.

critique: The answer is incoherent. It needs to be re-written.

critique: The response misses to mention that Ban urged the youth to turn their frustrations into a peaceful voice for change.

critique: Remove "based on an incease in attacks between the Israelis and Palestinians"

critique: The passage doesn't mention despaired or despairing.

critique: Mr. Ban does not believe there is a solution.

critique: The response is not a summary of the Secretary-General's message.

critique: The response contains inaccurate information.

critique: The answer is not a summary of the Secretary-General's message.

critique: Keep in mind that the question only asks for one summary to be formed, not two or three. The phrases "as well as the acts of incitement that led to more violence" and "despaired about the prospects for this because of the existing situation that set the environment for the continuation of that kind of conflict" both pertain to Israel and it would be much more practical to consolidate them.

critique: The first two sentences are not related to the question asked.

question: What does Mr. Ban say about Israel and Palestine's mistakes in resolving their issues?

answer: He says that they need to look to their past mistakes in order to solve their issues.

critique: The answer is not related to the question.

critique: There is no evidence to indicate that he urges them to look to the past to solve their problems.

critique: Doesn't mention looking to resolve their issues through political means.

critique: He also says that Israel and Palestine need to stop using violence

critique: "He says that they need to look to their past mistakes in order to solve their issues." - this is incorrect. Mr. Ban never said that.

critique: Doesn't mention the options for resolving the issues.

critique: He says that both sides need to look to their past mistakes in order to solve their issues.

critique: There is no evidence that Mr. Ban says that they need to look to their past mistakes

question: What does the article say about the old people's options in affecting change?

answer: No answer

critique: It's omitted that this question was about old people, however none of the input states this.

critique: There is no answer because the article does not discuss the old people's options in affecting change.

critique: The article does discuss the issue of old people, but only in the context of the Secretary-General's message to the youth of Palestine.

critique: No answer is given, but the article does mention that the UN chief is addressing the youth of Palestine and Israel.

critique: There is a mention of an old person, but the article does not discuss their options.

critique: The answer is not totally accurate and needs to be rewritten.

critique: No response because the question makes no sense.

critique: This is a false statement. There is nothing in the text that suggests that the old people have no options in affecting change.

critique: There is no information about the old people's options in the article.

critique: No answer is given, but one could assume that the old people don't have much of an option in affecting change.


text:
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) celebrated the opening of _The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence_ at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi on March 7. Featuring works by more than 25 artists from different nationalities and generations, the exhibition explores the related themes of performance, process, and presence through a variety of mediums. Running until July 29, _The Creative Act_ is the second major exhibition of works from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection.

Three distinct yet interconnected themes of the exhibition—performance, process, and presence—provide a unifying framework for the exhibition, with many artists exploring more than one theme in the works on view:

PERFORMANCE can be represented in several different forms: unfolding live in a given time and place, remaining afterward as recordings and documentations, or serving primarily as the means for creating discrete objects. _The Creative Act_ features examples of live actions that constitute works in and of themselves and performative practices that result in drawings, paintings, sculptures, and videos. A selection of photographs document the renowned Emirati artist HASSAN SHARIF’s 1980s performances, which he realised in both London and Dubai. His conceptual, experimental, and performative practice greatly influenced the subsequent generation of artists in the United Arab Emirates, such as MOHAMMED KAZEM, who is also featured in _The Creative Act_.

Many of the artworks offer insight into the PROCESS used to make them. A key work within this section is ANISH KAPOOR’s _My Red Homeland_ (2003)_,_ a monumental sculptural installation composed of nearly 25 tonnes of red wax with a mechanical arm that circumnavigates the platform, continually altering the surface as it moves across the material. Works by pioneering 1960s experimental art practitioners including RASHEED ARAEEN, JULIO LE PARC, NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE, JEAN TINGUELY, GÜNTHER UECKER, and JACQUES VILLEGLÉ, explore the process of creating with everyday materials and using performative techniques.

The theme of human PRESENCE is highlighted through artworks that involve the appearance of the artist or others in the works as well as visible traces of the physical acts undertaken to realise them. Paintings by artists affiliated with the Gutai Art Association (1954–72) including MOTONAGA SADAMASA, SHIRAGA KAZUO, and TANAKA ATSUKO epitomise these ideas. Video installations by SUSAN HEFUNA and ANRI SALA take the performing arts—dance and music respectively—and the theme of interpretation as points of departure. _Autobiography (03-07)_ (2007), a series of 40 photographs and a video, captures Emirati artist EBTISAM ABDULAZIZ’s performances in various public spaces in Sharjah and examines the often complex relationship between social and personal identities.

In line with the commitment of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to support original work by living artists, TCA Abu Dhabi has commissioned artists, RAMIN HAERIZADEH, ROKNI HAERIZADEH and HESAM RAHMANIAN to create an installation inspired by the core themes of _The Creative Act_. _Another Happy Day_ (2016–17) is a multiroom, immersive installation featuring artworks by the commissioned artists and others, which, like the selections from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection, probe the nature of the creative artistic process while inviting visitors to become engaged and activated. This project, coupled with photographs by TAREK AL-GHOUSSEIN, part of a series commissioned by TCA Abu Dhabi for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection, offers a convergence of past, present, and future in our own time.

_The Creative Act:_ _Performance, Process, Presence_ is curated by Valerie Hillings, Ph.D., Curator and Manager of Curatorial Affairs, Sasha Kalter-Wasserman, Assistant Curator, with Sara Dwider, Curatorial Assistant, Abu Dhabi Project, from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation; and Maisa Al Qassimi, Programmes Manager - Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, with Muneera Al Sayegh, Programmes Officer - Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, from Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
TCA Abu Dhabi: Faisal Al Dhahri, Communications – Museums Department, faldhahri [at] tcaabudhabi.ae
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation: Tina Vaz, Deputy Director, Global Communications, tvaz [at] guggenheim.org

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question: What does the article say about the themes of the exhibition?

answer: The themes of the exhibition are performance, process, and presence. Performance can be represented in several different forms: unfolding live in a given time and place, remaining afterward as recordings and documentations, or serving primarily as the means for creating discrete objects. Process can be represented in several different forms: unfolding live in a given time and place, remaining afterward as recordings and documentations, or serving primarily as the means for creating discrete objects. Presence can be represented in several different forms: unfolding live in a given time and place, remaining afterward as recordings and documentations, or serving primarily as the means for creating discrete objects.

critique: The response is a copy and paste of the article and is not answering the question.

critique: The response is a copy and paste of the article and is not an accurate answer to the question.

critique: The response repeats itself and makes little sense.

critique: The answer is a copy-and-paste of the article. It should be rewritten.

critique: The response is a copy and paste of the article.

critique: The answer is a copy-paste job of the themes of the exhibition.

question: What does the article say about traveling to the exhibition?

answer: No answer

critique: The article does not mention traveling to the exhibition.


text:
Benji Kingsley

I snatched up Sunday’s sports section and peeled it open to a random page, holding it taught and high and close enough to my face that the words went double. I sank low into my chair and prayed—please, oh please, for the love of all that’s Holy, don’t let him see me. I felt unnatural and foolish but, most of all, safe from an awkward encounter with a guy who never ever seeing again had become one of my life’s major goals. I didn’t need to look up. I already knew.  I put down the paper, and as sure as hellfire singes ass-hair, Benji Kingsley was standing there looking down at me (I never hated a man as much). “What was the score?” He asked.

“A lot to a little!” I said as sarcastically and dismissive as I could.

 See, Bengji Kingsley was the kid who was always last one picked to a team for Battleball. Not because he was slow or fat or grossly incompetent, which he was, but because he was a loathsome, obnoxious scoundrel. He was a prankster and a good one, too. No one was safe. He would steal for the sake of stealing, never keeping anything he stole unless to frame someone else for the crime. He would alter another student’s answers before passing their exam forward. I remember he once stole official school stationary and sent out letters to parents regarding their child’s excessive absences. Sometimes he would bring the teachers flowers or candies, never out of kindness I’m sure. If he wasn’t playing pranks, then he was showing off with some outwardly disgusting act, like drinking the last sip of soda from a bottle then spitting it back into the container, then drinking it again and spitting it, again and again. Everyone hated him. Any kid would have given anything just to have the opportunity of hurling a blood-red, rough-skinned ball of compressed air and hatred at his pudgy melon-head..

He looked completely different than the way I remembered him. He was trim, not fat, dressed in a beige suit and light blue undershirt. He looked better than nice. He looked important. Uninvited, he sat in the chair at the side of my table rather than the one across it and flagged one of the young waitresses walking by. “Excuse me, sweetheart, won’t you get my friend here another margarita, and I’ll have a glass of ice water, with lemon if you’d please.”

 “Actually, I was just leaving.”

“No, stay, I insist,” he said. “I won’t take up much of your time.” I said nothing, wearing my impatience on the outside.  “I’ll get right to it, then. Over the past year I’ve been a part of a twelve step recovery proam, and—”

“AA.? But I remember you saying you were allergic to alcohol.”

“I am. I never touch the stuff. But it’s become a way to redemption for me, all the same.”

“Let me guess—you’re on the step that requires you to personally confront everyone you’ve wronged and apologize.

"Bingo.”

“How are you ever going to find the time?” I teased.

The waitress came back with our drinks, and Benji quickly jotted a note on a napkin and handed it to her along with a hundred dollar bill. The girl was as stunned as I was. She read the note and looked at him and then looked at me and then back at him. He seemed to nod, but perhaps not. After she left he went on with his apology, it was something that I had long since forgotten about. The waitress came back with the check which Benji paid and slipped the girl another hundred dollars, which she pocketed guiltily. We said our goodbyes, shook hands, he left, and that was that. Leaving the café feeling quite good, happy to know that even the worst kind of guy can turn things around, I couldn’t help but notice some kids through the café’s window, pointing and laughing. I felt they might be laughing at me, but I quickly dismissed it because the window was probably mirror-tinted on the inside.

I hoped the window was mirror-tinted on the inside.

title: Dead Wings Still Soar Benji Kingsley

question: What does the story say about the narrator's relationship with Benji?

answer: The narrator and Benji were classmates in school. The narrator hated Benji because he was a prankster and a bully. Benji once stole official school stationary and sent letters to parents regarding their child's excessive absences. He once stole a teacher's flowers and candies. The narrator was happy to see Benji leave the cafe.

critique: Benji's pranks were not the only reason the narrator hated him. He was also a bully and an obnoxious scoundrel.

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

question: What does the story say about what Benji wrote to the waitress?

answer: The waitress is taken aback by Benji, who hands her a napkin with a note that she reads. She stares at Benji, who nods, and the waitress hurries back to the kitchen.