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_LA SANTA_ is a secret society within the _'Ndrangheta_, a criminal organisation in Calabria (Italy). The name probably derives from the shortening of _mamma santissima_.[1] In mafia slang, the expression is used to refer to mafia chiefs. _Mamma santissima_ literally means “most holy mother” and refers to the Virgin Mary, who is regarded as the protector of the 'Ndrangheta.[2]

The Santa was an innovation in the traditional stratification of the 'Ndrangheta introduced in the early 1970s to maximize the power and invisibility of the most important bosses.[3] Security concerns led to the creation of a secret society within the secret society. Membership in the _Santa_ is only known to other members. Contrary to the 'Ndrangheta code, it allowed bosses to establish close connections with state representatives, even to the extent that some were affiliated with the _Santa_. These connections were often established through the Freemasonry, which the _santisti_ – breaking another rule of the traditional code – were allowed to join.[4][5]

The rank of _santista_ was established at the end of the 1960s by Girolamo Piromalli, leader of the Piromalli family in Gioia Tauro, and by the chiefs of several other families. They were eager to modify the traditional rules of the 'Ndrangheta in order to enter the public works market and start illegal activities such as drug trafficking, which were prohibited by the 'Ndrangheta’s traditional code but promised to be very profitable. According to Gaetano Costa (the former boss of the Messina 'ndrina), “it was Mommo Piromalli who – given the enormous interests which the existed in the Reggio Calabria area (the railroad stump, the steelwork centre, and the port in Gioia Tauro, etc.) – entrusted himself with the rank of _santista_, in order to assert his higher authority and hence directly control the public works. He said that this rank had been given him directly in Toronto, where there was a very important 'ndrina.” [6]

It was precisely on account of these innovations that the new institution was opposed by the more traditionalist bosses, such as Antonio Macrì from the Ionic town of Siderno, the 'Ndrangheta’s charismatic leader of the 1960s, and Domenico Tripodo, who was the dominant figure of the Reggio Calabria clans. Only at the end of the so-called First 'Ndrangheta war, which took place in 1974-76 and led to their deaths and the consequent rise of the De Stefano brothers as the new leaders of the Reggio Calabria 'Ndrangheta, was the new institution fully recognized.[7]

The _Santa_ was originally set up as an exclusive body restricted to 33 people. Only when a santista died another member was allowed to enter it. As the years went by, an inflation took place in assigning the status of _santista_. Around 1978, a new higher rank was established: the _vangelo_. Later this was followed by the institution of the position of _trequartino_ (three-quarters) or _quintino_ (fifth). Finally, the current highest rank of _associazione_ (society) was established – reserved for the supreme bosses of the 'Ndrangheta.[8][9]

Notable _Santisti_

-   Girolamo Piromalli
-   Paolo De Stefano
-   Antonio Nirta
-   Giuseppe Nirta
-   Francesco Nirta
-   Natale Iamonte
-   Santo Araniti
-   Antonio Mammoliti
-   Rocco Gioffrè

[1] Paoli, _Mafia Brotherhoods_, pp. 114-16

[2] Paoli, _Mafia Brotherhoods_, p. 238

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[5] Review of: Paoli, _Mafia Brotherhoods_

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[9]  'Ndrangheta 2005, Nisio Palmieri, _Dossier della Fondazione Cesar e dell’Associazione Sicurstrada per conto della Consulta Nazionale dei Consigli Regionali Unipol Assicurazioni._

title: La Santa

question: Summarize the history of La Santa during the 1970s.

answer: The Santa was an innovation in the traditional stratification of the 'Ndrangheta introduced in the early 1970s to maximize the power and invisibility of the most important bosses. Security concerns led to the creation of a secret society within the secret society. Membership in the Santa is only known to other members. Contrary to the 'Ndrangheta code, it allowed bosses to establish close connections with state representatives, even to the extent that some were affiliated with the Santa. These connections were often established through the Freemasonry, which the santisti were allowed to join. The rank of santista was established at the end of the 1960s by Girolamo Piromalli, leader of the Piromalli family in Gioia Tauro, and by the chiefs of several other families. They were eager to modify the traditional rules of the 'Ndrangheta in order to enter the public works market and start illegal activities such as drug trafficking, which were prohibited by the 'Ndrangheta’s traditional code but promised to be very profitable.

critique: The answer is a summary of the history of La Santa, not the 1970s.

critique: "Contrary to the 'Ndrangheta code, it allowed bosses to establish close connections with state representatives, even to the extent that some were affiliated with the Santa. These connections were often established through the Freemasonry, which the santisti were allowed to join." is irrelevant to the question.

critique: The answer should state that the war between traditionalists and innovators allowed the innovation to fully be recognized.

critique: The answer is a summary of the article, not a summary of the 1970s.

critique: The answer is a summary of the text and not a summary of the 1970s.

critique: The first line is not relevant to the question and is also redundant.

critique: The answer omits the First 'Ndrangheta war.

question: Summarize everything relating to death.

answer: The rank of santista was established at the end of the 1960s. It was created to modify the traditional rules of the 'Ndrangheta to enter the public works market and start illegal activities such as drug trafficking. This rank was given directly to Mommo Piromalli, who was the leader of the Piromalli family in Gioia Tauro. He entrusted himself with the rank of santista to assert his higher authority and directly control the public works. He died in Toronto, which was the home of a very important 'ndrina. Only when a santista died another member was allowed to enter it.

critique: The answer does not mention the First 'Ndrangheta war, which led to the deaths of Antonio Macrì, Domenico Tripodo, and the rise of the De Stefano brothers as the new leaders of the Reggio Calabria 'Ndrangheta.

critique: The answer is irrelevant to the question.

critique: The context link, "rank of santista," is confusing because this isn't the rank of a person--the rank of a person would be 'santisti,' so the linked article should be called 'santisti.'

critique: There is no mention of death in the passage.

critique: The answer should mention the First 'Ndrangheta war.

question: What does the article say about joining the Freemasonry?

answer: Membership in the Santa was only known to other members. This secret society within a secret society allowed bosses to establish close connections with state representatives. These connections were often established through the Freemasonry. In breaking another rule of the traditional code, members of the 'Ndrangheta were allowed to join the Freemasonry.

critique: The answer omits the part about the Freemasonry being used to establish connections.


split: train

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> A short story I wrote 5 years ago. Don't know why I thought of it while driving around town and not sure why I'm posting it either. Enjoy.

He pondered the very definition of sanity as he walked down the nearly-abandoned midnight sidewalk, his footsteps creating crunching noises in the snow. The eerie orange glow of the street lamps combined with the light of the full moon lay contrasting shadows on the ground below. He took another deep puff from his cigarette and held it before exhaling. What's more likely, he thought to himself. That I'm the last sane person on Earth, or I'm just insane. He had been following this line of thought for some time now and the most recent of events led him to this lonely sidewalk in downtown.

Just a few hours before, he was at a bar with some of his co-workers. He felt like he fit right in, that after a troubled childhood of being the consistent social outcast, he was finally a part of a group. They joked, hollered at the female bar patrons, and did the generally accepted bar routine---get drunk, laugh loud, and try to get laid. He actually felt like a part of them, and was in a euphoric high from the social acceptance and group mentality. Then it happened, as it always does eventually. He saw himself from outside of his body and didn't recognize his behavior. This isn't me, he thought to himself. This is who they want me to be. So, as always, he made up some excuse for leaving prematurely.

"Sorry guys, I forgot I gotta be home before ten when the misses arrives.", he said.

"You aren't married man, why the hell do you have a curfew?", asked James.

"I know---but..." At least they bought it, he thought to himself. There's nobody waiting for me.

"Sound's like someone's pussy-whipped!", Mike said while making a whip gesture.

"Fuck off, Mike. At least I'm getting some.", he replied. "Seriously though, I gotta bounce."

"Alright man, you straight to drive?"

"I'm going to just walk home, I'm only a few blocks down.", he said, and paid his tab. "I'll catch you guys tomorrow."

"Later man."

"Peace."

And he left the bar for his empty apartment.

As soon as he walked out of the bar, he knew something wasn't right---not wrong either, but not right. Nothing looked out of place, nobody was out there waiting for him, but he could just feel it. And by now in his life, he had learned to trust his intuition. Weary, but determined not to let an odd feeling slow him down, he lit a cigarette and walked down the lonely sidewalk. Why am I such an outcast? he thought to himself. Why do I always get nervous around new people? He didn't follow this train of thought for long though, because he had done it many times before and got nowhere. Deep in thought, he didn't even see her until he was nearly on top of her. In the split second before the collision, he caught just a glimpse of her talking on a cell phone. She was beautiful, enough to make him trip over the sidewalk, right in to her.

"Jesus man! Watch where you're going!", she exclaimed.

"I'm sorry, I was just... I don't know."

"Well, pay more attention next time." she said, and stormed off, engaging in the cell conversation once again.

"Jeez..." he said, more to himself than to her, and took another puff off of his cigarette.

title: Snowfall

question: Summarize how the man feels about himself after he left the bar towards his empty apartment.

answer: He feels that nothing looked out of place. However, he sensed that something isn't right. He doesn't recognize his behavior and he's left with a mysterious feeling at the pit of his stomach. Since this happens often, he's able to trust his intuition and continues wandering down the lonely sidewalk.

critique: The man doesn't continue walking down the lonely sidewalk, he encounters a woman there.

critique: "Since this happens often, he's able to trust his intuition" is completely irrelevant.

critique: This is not a feeling that the man feels.

critique: Fuilty pleasure: replace 'something isn't right' with the enigmatic feeling of being watched.

critique: "Since this happens often, he's able to trust his intuition and continues wandering down the lonely sidewalk." - this is irrelevant to the question and should be removed.

critique: The man's feelings are not relevant to the question.

critique: The man's feelings are not described as mysterious.

critique: "Since this happens often, he's able to trust his intuition and continues wandering down the lonely sidewalk." - is inaccurate. The man was never able to trust his intuition. He was always the outcast and always had a feeling that something was wrong but he never trusted his intuition.

critique: "He doesn't recognize his behaviour" would be more appropriate.

critique: "Since this happens often, he's able to trust his intuition and continues wandering down the lonely sidewalk." - this is incorrect. The man is confused and in deep thought. He doesn't trust his intuition and he's not sure what to do.

critique: It is omitted that he was in a euphoric high from the social acceptance and group mentality.

critique: Remove the comma in the second-to-last sentence.

critique: It's omitted that the man thinks he is an outcast.

question: Summarize how the narrator felt when he was at the bar with his co-workers.

answer: The narrator felt like he fit right in and was finally accepted into a group. He felt like he belonged for once and was in a euphoric high from the social acceptance and group mentality.

critique: The narrator felt like he fit right in and was finally accepted into a group. He felt like he belonged for once and was in a euphoric high from the social acceptance and group mentality.

critique: The response misses to mention that the narrator felt like he was finally a part of the group. This is key to understanding the story.

critique: The narrator saw himself as a social outcast, not as someone who fit in.

critique: The narrator felt a euphoric high from being accepted into a group.

critique: Some part of the sentence is passive and unnatural sounding.

critique: Doesn't mention his initial feeling of not recognizing himself.

critique: He wasn't accepted into the group until he left it.

critique: The narrator felt like he belonged and was included in the group.

critique: He felt like a part of them, not that he belonged to them.

critique: The narrator's euphoric high is not the result of social acceptance, but of feeling accepted.

critique: "was finally accepted into a group" is inaccurate because he never was accepted.

critique: "He felt like he fit right in and was finally accepted into a group." - the narrator was never accepted into a group. He only felt like he belonged for once.

question: Would the women who the narrator collided with help him overcome his social anxiety?

answer: No answer

critique: The response should include a response to the text.


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Image credit: Pexels.

Competent web designers know that there are several factors that should be taken into account when designing. There’s the need for easy navigation, the suitability of the design for the intended audience, compatibility with different browsers, and mobile-friendliness to name a few. There are lesser known factors, though, that also need to be carefully taken into account.

AP Signature (Local Identity and Contact)

The NAP signature is easily one of the things designers tend not to be concerned about. NAP stands for name, address, and phone. It’s something many might be more familiar with in emails, but it can also be used on websites. For designers, it’s important to find the right place for the NAP signature on a website. It doesn’t have to be positioned imposingly, but it shouldn’t also be relegated to some area where nobody will notice it. The NAP signature also has to be consistent (the same name, address, and phone number) in all of the online presence (from website to blogs and social media accounts) of a company or organization. This consistency is necessary for a solid presence on local search queries.

Web Host

In most cases, clients will already have an active provider for their web properties. And so, when working on an existing business, designers need to be mindful of the limitations and supported technologies of the current running web host. In some cases, it might even be necessary to migrate to a new host to make the design function as intended.

Nowadays, you can acquire an affordable web hosting setup quite easily. With the growth of online retailers, the last few years have seen increased recognition for the lucrative SMB sector amongst online tech solution providers, and you can get a fairly reliable small business web hosting package for as low as $2 a month.

Web design isn’t only about the aesthetic aspects of a website. It’s not only about the way a site looks, its intuitiveness, or its visual attractiveness either. The concept of ‘web design’ also covers the technical aspects of site architecture. If your setup cannot support your design – then you will soon have to address a nasty a bottleneck.

One good example for this case is the support for JSP, or the lack thereof. JSP allows you to create dynamic pages by integrating Java codes into HTML pages. In a case in which you have a client using a web host which doesn’t support Sun’s JSP technology – you’d have to be the one pushing for changes.

It is up to you to look for solutions which will enable the delivery of the promised design while accounting for possible technical limitations.

Legality of Images and Designs

Every experienced web designer already knows the need to use impactful and attractive images. However, not many may mind the legality of the images they use. It’s important to bear in mind the consequences of using images illegally or without the proper attribution. As much as possible, original images or graphics should be used.  If using stock photos, it’s important to be sure that they are good enough or if they are manipulated or used to create a composite, it’s important to review the terms of the stock image provider to avoid problems.

On the other hand, there are times when a designer creates a design that is similar to an already existing design. When this happens, it’s easy to be accused of plagiarism and be discredited. That’s why it’s advisable to have all everything used for the design process properly and completely compiled, to be able to quickly provide a defense against plagiarism accusations. If a designer notices that their work resembles another that has been online for some time, it would be best to proceed with the revisions immediately. It’s difficult to assert originally against something that has been in existence on the web.

Search Engine Optimization

Considering how big an industry search engine optimization or SEO is, it’s not surprising for many to believe that it’s separate from web design. It is mostly considered as part of the marketing or promotions strategy of websites. SEO, though, overlaps with web design in a number of ways. It is not just about optimizing content and injecting keywords and links here and there. SEO has its web design aspects. As such, it helps for web designers to be aware of and be able to implement SEO strategies or techniques.

It would be inefficient for a website to be designed by one company or freelance designer and search engine optimized later on by another. As much as possible, SEO should already be taken into account during the design process. Search engine optimization does not have to be strictly made a part of the web design process, but it would be hugely advantageous doing SEO strategies in web design where they are applicable.

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It’s worth noting that SEO is not some band aid solution that can be quickly and easily applied to a website that does not rank well in search engine results. Optimizing a website that does not integrate SEO techniques in its design is a difficult task.

THE INSIGNIFICANCE OF PRAISES AND AWARDS

Nowadays, success for a website rarely equates to its looks or superficial impressiveness. It’s a rarity for people or businesses who pay for the creation of websites to aim for praises from regular visitors over how great-looking their sites are. Additionally, many of the award-winning web designs don’t rank well on search engines. Search for “web design awards” to find the lists of winners of different award-giving organizations, and test them if they do well in search engine results for the keywords they are primarily related to. Only a few of them, if there are any, will top the results.

The overall success of a website is more important than the praises from certain groups or impressed ordinary website visitors. No one can argue with success, and this success is best demonstrated by the high traffic a site attracts its fast page loading time, it’s mobile-friendliness, its responsiveness, high conversion rates, and it’s being free from bugs or malfunctions.

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Consider these lesser known factors for designing websites. They may not be as important as a website’s need for responsiveness, user-friendliness, and appeal, but they can create a significant impact on a website. Again, web design is not just about the looks of a site and how it works. It encompasses other important aspects that shouldn’t be disregarded.

question: Why is NAP positioning and visibility so important to a website?

answer: NAP stands for name, address, and phone. It is a key element that should be present in the website. It doesn't have to be imposingly placed but it also should not be relegated to some area where nobody will notice it. The NAP signature also has to be consistent in all of the online presence of a company or organization for a solid presence on local search queries.

critique: The answer is a bit long and includes irrelevant information.

critique: The answer is a copy-and-paste of the passage.

critique: The answer doesn't specify what "NAP" stands for.

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

critique: "The NAP signature" ought to be preceded with a definite article-the.

question: What are the critical criteria a designer must fulfill to set up a functional, user-friendly, and successful website?

answer: The designer must be able to optimize the website for easy navigation, the suitability of the design for the intended audience, compatibility with different browsers, and mobile-friendliness.

critique: The article also mentions the need for easy navigation, the suitability of the design for the intended audience, compatibility with different browsers, and mobile-friendliness.

critique: The answer should mention the NAP signature.

critique: The answer should mention the other factors mentioned in the article.

critique: It's omitted that the designer must also ensure that the NAP signature is consistent in all of the online presence of a company or organization.

critique: The answer omits the need for easy navigation, the suitability of the design for the intended audience, compatibility with different browsers, and mobile-friendliness.

critique: It's omitted that a website's responsiveness, high conversion rates, and having fast page loading time and being free of bugs or malfunctions are other factors that the designer must consider.

critique: The answer omits some factors that should be considered when designing a website.


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It was a warm day in December and the pungent odor of festering leaves lingered in the air. The distinct scent of death and decay had infiltrated the quiet backyard of Mendel’s suburban bungalow. Mendel had neglected to rake the leaves, insisting to his wife that the leaves would decompose by spring. Anyways he liked the smell. It reminded him of the woods in Minnesota where he spent many a days with his friends searching for arrowheads, lighting firecrackers and firing slingshots. However the nostalgia quickly faded as Mendel delved beyond the surface of the fond, fleeting memories of his childhood.

Anyone’s childhood can appear to be boring and familiar with the listing of arbitrary details, and Mendel was no different. He was just a kid from Minnesota. He played ice hockey. He had gone to church every Sunday. He played the trombone in high school. And he liked to sleep in every once in a while. He grew up an only child, raised by his father. However when he was three, his mother had died from a horrific car accident. Although his father wasn’t in the car when it happened, he barely survived. He was devastated. But he loved his son.

It was a cold day in October. The year was 1983. Mendel had just gotten home from school and kicked off his muddy sneakers onto the porch. He unlocked the door and ran straight to his room to checkout the Playpen magazine that his friend Rodney Caruso had given him that day. Rodney’s brother was nineteen. Mendel didn’t quite understand why, but he couldn’t get enough of the pictures of the naked women. They were even better than Rodney had said. Just as he pried open the coveted centerfold he heard the front door opening. His father was home.

Mendel quickly hid the dirty magazine in the shoebox brimming with contraband under his bed. Mendel thought it looked great next to the firecrackers, slingshot and the Darth Vader Pez he had stolen from the mall.

“Mendel, what did I tell you about leaving your shoes out on the porch?” said his father sternly but gently.

“Sorry dad, won’t happen again.” Replied Mendel as he casually sauntered to the dinner table.

Mendel knew that his dad was a lot nicer than most. Rodney told him that his dad used the belt. Mendel hadn’t had even a slight tap on the head, let alone a hiding. He was grateful for sure. But Mendel knew he would take a smacking any day if it meant his mom would still be alive. Rodney’s mom was very nice to Mendel. One time she said he was basically her son while she put on a Band-Aid for him after he and Rodney had become “blood brothers”.

“You haven’t even touched your potatoes Mendel.”

“I’m not hungry. May I be excused, I need to go over to Rodney’s house to watch the hockey game.”

“Okay, but remember to rake the leaves when you get back alright?”

“Alright dad.” Said Mendel as he washed his plate.

Mendel was out the door and halfway down the block when he remembered that he was supposed to bring back the magazine! He raced back, not wanting to miss the first few minutes of the hockey game. Rodney’s dad was a huge Oilers fan, he was born in Alberta. That’s someplace in Canada, Mendel thought to himself. Anyways they had a huge TV to watch the game, and cable too. Mendel opened the door and ran to his room. He walked into the kitchen to grab a bag of Cheetos. He dropped the magazine.

There was Mendel’s father, lying in a pool of blood. The shotgun was on the kitchen table, one lonely shell on the linoleum floor. Mendel could barely recognize his own father. His steely eyes and warm half-smile were nowhere to be found. Most kids would have broken down into tears, surrendering themselves to grief stricken panic and temporary delirium. But Mendel didn’t shed a tear. He didn’t say a word. He just ran outside and grabbed the rake.

title: [RF] Remember to Rake the Leaves

question: How was foreshadowing used in the story?

answer: The distinct scent of death and decay in Mendel's backyard is foreshadowing of the death of Mendel's father.


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“Jason, there’s no reason you should be out here this late,” called Ashley from beside the car. It was midnight on a Saturday night in Amherst, Massachusetts. All that could be heard was the hum of the electricity post, but besides that, it was dead silence. There was the occasional creature or two lurking around in the wilderness besides the tracks with some dross thrown here or there. But Jason was there to intake all the beauty of the outside world that night. He couldn’t be happier. He had a great job at the local sports shop. His father’s company had really taken off, they were wealthier than ever with no liabilities left, thanks to the family getting remunerated from prior events, and his brother had finally found true love and was engaged to the girl of his dreams. He felt the same sensation when talking to Ashley. He truly believed he had everything, but there was always that one thing missing.

“Ash, didn’t think you’d find me here!” replied Jason getting up running to greet Ashley with a short hug.

“Where else would you be? Whenever you don’t answer your phone after a ton of texts this late at night, there’s only one place you go,” Ashley stated, walking over to the grass field Jason had been lying on. It was beautiful. Away from the city, the lights, the noise. Nothing but silence, except the creek down the hill and the occasional fluster of the wind… then suddenly the tremble started, the lights shone upon them, and the sound of a train horn rung in the air. It flew passed them as they sat there in silence. The sound of the train had dwindled by now, but the memories came back to Jason as they have like every other night.
The sounds. The shouting. The nightmare that happened that day. Jason was eleven, but still remembers it like it was yesterday. He had been in school, but had a feeling something was wrong the whole day. His mother had been in an asylum under intense mental care. Things had been fine until Jason’s brother passed. He was six years old at the time and had gotten cancer. Jason had asked if he was immune to it or not, and was told it wasn’t a disease you could catch. It was a slow decline and it tore their mother apart. The plan was to get her rejuvenated by bringing her to this institution after she was deemed an unfit mother post loss after being pugnacious, hard to live with, and not bringing her kids up “right”. That one fateful day in school changed everything though. The office had gotten an emergency call saying that his mother had escaped from the asylum and they were afraid she was going to the school to get Jason in some warped vision the woman had. Jason was called down to the office for “personal matters” and instantly knew it was regarding his mother. He decided to venture out to find his mother, being eleven it was the only thing he knew. He was walking home on the sidewalk path, when he heard the yells. He broke into a sprint and just got there to see a train whoosh by, people staring in horror, Jason breaking into rabid tears, as the woman that was once standing on the tracks was no more.

Though the moment was sparse before Ashley interrupted, he still lay quiet on the grass reliving that dreaded moment. He wished he could go into a different realm, where his family was still together. The money didn’t matter, the little things didn’t matter. It made him appreciate life and others on a whole different level. It was preposterous how some people could care so little for the ones they love. Thinking about his mother, he started to get sad. All he had left was his older brother who was leaving soon and his father. “It’s okay, Jason. I’m not going anywhere,” assured Ashley, consoling him in her arms. After a few minutes of sitting there, Jason stood up and changed the subject not to dilate the current one more than he had.

“Ashley, I don’t think I can ever repay for what you’ve given me,” Jason started, “I would never have been able to get through all this without someone like you. I want you to know that.” Ashley’s sterling eyes staring directly back into his without the least bit of flippant in her voice.

“Always.”

title: The Moment

question: What does the story say about suicide?

answer: No answer

critique: The passage mentions Jason's mother committing suicide. The answer should mention this.

critique: The suicide isn't the subject of the story, but the suicide of Jason's mother is one of his biggest regrets that Ashley knows about and is trying to make up for.

critique: The answer should mention that Jason's mother committed suicide.

critique: The answer should mention that the story does not mention suicide.

question: What is the theme of the story?

answer: It seems to be about loss and the pain it can cause. The loss of Jason's mother is so painful that he is still dealing with it 15 years later. The loss of Jason's brother is also recent, which means it is still painful to him.

critique: The loss of Jason's brother is not recent.

critique: The theme of the story is about appreciating everything in life, because it could be taken away at any moment.

critique: It is not stated that he is still dealing with the loss 15 years later.

critique: The theme is about appreciating life and the people in it.

critique: The answer should mention that the theme is about appreciating the people you love.

question: How does the story depict Jason's love for his mother?

answer: Jason has a hard time dealing with the passing of his mother. Even decades after her death, she is still alive in his heart. He misses and mourns her. He wished he could have done more to save his mother that day. The story's depiction of Jason's love for his mother has been strong and deeply emotional.

critique: The story doesn't have another paragraph here.

critique: The story doesn't mention that Jason is still alive in his heart, it just says that he misses her.

critique: The story does not mention that Jason's mother is still alive in his heart, decades after her death.

critique: The story does not mention that Jason is still mourning his mother decades after her death.

critique: The story does not mention that Jason's mother is still alive in his heart.

critique: It is incorrectly stated that he wishes he could save his mother.


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GENE GABRIEL (born EUGENE JIMENEZ; August 27, 1970) is a Cuban-American actor and writer most notable for originating the role of “Rodriguez” in Richard Greenberg's award-winning play _Take Me Out_ in London and on Broadway. He is also co-founder of South Florida improv troupe Just The Funny. Most recently he has been recurring on CBS's _Numb3rs_ and NBC's _Days of Our Lives_.

Career

Gabriel began his acting career by writing and starring in a play in the fifth grade. In 1990 he got his first professional gig in a small role in Joseph Vásquez's film _The Bronx War_.[1] His family eventually relocated to Miami and he soon followed. He continued to work in local theatre there appearing in several plays. In 1995 he answered an ad for an improv comedy troupe to be one of their apprentices. The troupe was 'Laughing Gas (improv)'. Gene soon became one of their star apprentices and almost immediately became a company member.

In 1998 he and nine other members co-founded what has now become South Florida's number one comedy improv troupe and training center, Just The Funny.

He starred in director Luis Saumell's award-winning Spanish language short, _Porque_.

He returned to New York in the summer of 1999. He worked with Freestyle Repertory Theatre an improv comedy troupe that also toured the tri-state area performing and educating children in improv as well as performing a weekly adult show. In early 2002 he auditioned for and won the part of Rodriguez an immigrant baseball player who refuses to speak English to his teammates in _Richard Greenberg_'s play _Take Me Out_.[2] The play opened at the Donmar Warehouse in London to rave reviews and then moved on to the Joseph Papp Public Theater in New York. The play transferred to Broadway in early 2003 and won three Tony's including best play for Greenberg and best director for Joe Mantello.

He is thanked in the published version of the play along with fellow cast members James Yaegashi and Robert M. Jimenez.

Gabriel has appeared on the Broadway stage originating the role of “Rodriguez” in _Take Me Out_ and opposite Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and Brad Garrett in _The Odd Couple_.[3] He starred in the cult sci-fi thriller _The Ethereal Plane_ [4] and has appeared on TV shows such as _The Sopranos_ as a policeman, _Walker, Texas Ranger_ as a sadistic murderer, _Guiding Light_ as a mobster and _Law & Order: Criminal Intent_ as Detective Alvarez. He has had recurring roles on the CBS show _Numb3rs_ as a Bomb Squad technician, _One Life to Live_ as Father Ignacio and _Days of Our Lives_ as Sgt. Ceron.,[5][6]

Currently he is the creator of the series, _Montecito Heights_,[7] and is the writer of an action comedy film entitled _Above the Title_.

Personal life

Gabriel met his current wife, dancer/choreographer Stacey Tookey, on a blind date several years ago in New York City. The two married in October 2005.[8] They have a daughter born in January 2015.[9]

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title: Gene Gabriel

question: Summarize Gene Gabriel's acting career between the 1990s and 2000s.

answer: Gene Gabriel started his acting career in a small role in the film The Bronx War in 1990. In 1995 he started his career in improv comedy at a troupe called Laughing Gas. In 1998 he co-founded South Florida's number one comedy improv troupe and training center called Just The Funny. He starred in the award-winning Spanish language short Porque. In 1999 he worked with Freestyle Repertory Theatre. In 2002 he auditioned for and won the part of Rodriguez in Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out, which opened at the Donmar Warehouse to rave reviews. In 2003 it transferred to Broadway and won three Tonys including best play for Greenberg and best director for Joe Mantello.

critique: The answer should mention his Broadway appearances.

critique: The answer should mention that he appeared in several plays and films in the 1990s.

critique: Some elements were removed off of their chronological order

critique: "In 1995 he started his career in improv comedy at a troupe called Laughing Gas." - this is incorrect because he started in 1995 as an apprentice, not a career. He became a company member in 1996.

critique: The answer should include that he auditioned for and won the part of Rodriguez in Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out in 2002, which opened at the Donmar Warehouse to rave reviews.

critique: The answer should mention that he appeared in several plays in Miami.


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JAMES CRAIGIE (7 September 1851 – 17 August 1935) was Member of Parliament for the electorate in the South Island of New Zealand and a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council. He was also Chairman of the South Canterbury Health Board, Chairman of the Timaru Harbour Board, a Timaru Borough Councillor and Mayor of Timaru.

Early life

Craigie was born in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland, on 7 September 1851.[1]

He came to New Zealand in 1867 with his parents, James and Agnes Craigie (née McFarlane).

Craigie and his family landed in Dunedin, where he remained for several years after completing an apprenticeship as a painter and decorator.

Move to Timaru

Craigie moved to Timaru in 1873 where he started a glass and house decoration business. He also opened a large home decoration shop in Cains Terrace, Timaru. He subsequently merged his business with a Dunedin firm and it became known as Smith & Craigie. The merged business would ultimately become part of Smith & Smith, a company which continues to operate throughout New Zealand.

As his business success grew, Craigie purchased a large farm in Kingsdown, about 5 km south of Timaru, where he built a substantial house, Craigielea. Craigielea was subsequently destroyed by fire.

Craigie served on the South Canterbury Health Board for nine years, serving the last several years as Chairman.

He also served as Chairman of the Timaru Harbour Board for four years during which time significant progress was made in the development of the Port of Timaru.

Election to the Timaru Borough Council

Craigie was elected to the Timaru Borough Council in 1901.

Mayor of Timaru

Craigie was Mayor of Timaru for ten years from 1902 to 1913.

Member of Parliament

James Craigie represented the electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for 14 years from to 1922.

Independent Liberal

In the 1919 election, Craigie broke from the Liberal Party and stood as an Independent Liberal or Progressive Liberal.

On 1 June 1923, Craigie was appointed to the Legislative Council. He served for one term until 31 May 1930 and was not re-appointed.

In 1935, Craigie was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.[2]

Admirer of Robert Burns

Craigie was an enthusiastic admirer of Robert Burns and was at one-time regarded as New Zealand's leading authority on Burns.

Craigie was an Overseas Vice President of the Robert Burns World Federation.

In 1931, Craigie delivered a lecture to the Wellington Burns Club entitled “The Humanity of Robert Burns”.

Craigie provided funds for the erection in the Timaru Botanic Gardens of a statute of Robert Burns.

Death

James Craigie died at his home in Kingsdown on 17 August 1935. He is buried in the Craigie Family Plot in Timaru Cemetery.

Legacy

Craigie was a generous benefactor to his adopted hometown of Timaru.

He provided the chimes for the Timaru Town Clock in 1913. This was initially hung in the Chief Post Office but in 1933 it was moved to the Timaru Council Building, which had been constructed during Craigie's tenure as Mayor.

Craigie provided the money for the oak trees planted in (what was to become known as) Craigie Avenue, Timaru now part of New Zealand State Highway 1.

Upon his death, Craigie donated a C.F. Goldie painting entitled “Memories” to the people of Timaru. The painting can now be seen at the Aigantighe Art Gallery in Wai-iti Road, Timaru.

His descendants planted a tree in his honour in Craigie Avenue at Easter, 1994.

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question: What does the text say about James Craigie?

answer: James Craigie was Member of Parliament for the electorate in the South Island of New Zealand and a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council. He was also Chairman of the South Canterbury Health Board, Chairman of the Timaru Harbour Board, a Timaru Borough Councillor and Mayor of Timaru.

critique: The response misses to mention that Craigie was born in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland, on 7 September 1851.

question: What does the text say about Craigie's move to Timaru?

answer: Craigie moved to Timaru in 1873. He started a glass and house decoration business and opened a large home decoration shop. He subsequently merged his business with a Dunedin firm, and it became part of Smith & Smith.

critique: It's omitted that he moved there to start his business.

critique: The answer omits that Craigie moved to Timaru after completing an apprenticeship as a painter and decorator.

critique: The answer should mention that Craigie moved to Timaru to start his business.

question: What does the text say about Craigie's career history?

answer: Craigie was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council. He was also Chairman of the South Canterbury Health Board, Chairman of the Timaru Harbour Board, a Timaru Borough Councillor, and Mayor of Timaru. He was also a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for 14 years.

critique: The answer should mention his time as a member of parliament.

question: What does the text say about the challenges of being a mayor?

answer: No answer

critique: The answer should mention that the text does not mention any challenges.


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Suto Papik

‘Suto Papik’ is Armenian, for ‘grandfather Suto.’

Walking to the pool for the first time is a memory that I’ll always hold dear. I was five years old, and my grandfather thought it was past time I learned how to swim. Mixed emotions of terror and exhilaration filled my heart. Naturally, I was scared. As a child I remember hearing horror stories of children drowning in the turbulent Ahkurian River. At the same time, I recalled watching the Discovery Channel with wonder as divers swam to the depths of the ocean observing life forms. We left our Soviet bloc style apartment complex, located on the outskirts of the city, at early noon. We made the long journey towards the center of Yerevan. I remember it was a beautiful summer day in Armenia – the sun dodged the distant nimbus clouds, and shined in all its glory. Making our way towards the pool, the sights of fully blossomed trees and flowers were simply breathtaking. In particular, the gladiolus or ‘sword lilies’ radiated hues of pink and purple among the shrubbery. As we made our way towards the market square, I caught a glimpse of the statue of Saint Vardan riding his steed valiantly into battle. This sight settled my nerves. I was filled with inspiration and was undaunted by the task at hand, as I rode my metaphorical steed to overcome my challenge. Pushing on, we passed the blaring, crowded markets of Republic Square. Hundreds of people were huddled around haggling, as vendors bellowed bargain priced apples and walnuts. Alluring aromas of seasoned kabobs sizzling next to toasty na’an bread permeated the market. As we made our final strides towards the pool, the noises and smells gradually faded away.

Finally, there it was, in all its glory, the city pool; the sight brought back hints of doubt in me. I tried to recollect the feeling I had as we passed the statue of Saint Vardan, but my efforts were pointless. The possibility of failure and death seemed imminent. Seeing my demeanor, my grandfather was naturally concerned. Suto Papik reassured me saying, “I will guide you the entire time and with my direction and assistance, you will not fail.” In that moment, my nerves settled and I decided that I would enter the pool. I remember my grandfather first testing the temperature of the water with the tip of his toe. The test seemed to provide the desired result. Suto papik turned to me smiled, nodded, and beckoned to me. He picked me up by my torso, and gently eased me into the water. My grandfather gently guided me across the pool, giving simple swimming instructions: “Kick your feet, right arm, left arm, and breathe!” This lesson, and our day together lasted merely several hours, but I have relived and reimagined that day with Suto Papik countless times. Most specifically, I will never forget the firm tone in which he spoke, gallantly leading the way.

In all honesty, to this day, I don’t know how to swim. When I go to the pool, I ‘doggy paddle’ and try to use my natural buoyancy to stay afloat. However, my day with my grandfather taught me a valuable lesson. Suto papik showed me that I have nothing to fear if I encounter a new, overwhelming task. Whenever I face a difficult challenge, I reminisce about that day and think that if as a child I overcame the fear of drowning, I can overcome and conquer any task.

At the age of seven, I immigrated to America with my parents and brother. We left everything and everyone dear to us behind for better opportunities. Four years after our departure, Suto Papik passed away. Suto Papik had diabetes, and the cumulative factors of age and a poor healthcare system resulted in his death. Sadly, I cannot recollect another memory that I shared with my grandfather. I have been told stories of his incredible deeds, but I can only personally attest to one. Suto papik was a surgeon during the height of the Cold War, when Russia invaded Afghanistan. During dinner parties, family friends and acquaintances of my grandfather never failed to remind me of his reputation. The miraculous deeds he performed when innocents were being ravaged by war are simply awe-inspiring. I have been told by his colleagues that he refused to see nationality as a dividing barrier, and that he provided aid to civilians on both sides of the conflict. I don’t remember my grandfather boasting to others of such efforts; perhaps he was a modest man, or maybe what I’ve been told are exaggerations.

However, based on the memory I have of him, I choose to believe my grandfather was as grand as I’ve been told. In fact, I regret that the only memory I have of my grandfather is of him taking me to the pool. And although I knew him for such a brief period of time, the figure of Suto papik is ingrained in my memory and has had more influence on me than anyone else.

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title: This is a short narrative I had to submit for my English class. Reddit, what are thoughts on the paper?

question: What does the story say about the qualities that make a good swimmer?

answer: No answer

critique: The narrator is a bad swimmer, but he thinks that the qualities that make a good swimmer are to be fearless and to have a firm tone of voice.

critique: The response misses to mention that the narrator says that the qualities that make a good swimmer are fearlessness and confidence.

critique: The text does not define what makes a good swimmer.

critique: The question is clear and so the answer should be clear as well.

critique: The response misses to provide an answer to the task.

question: What does the story say about Suto Papik?

answer: Suto Papik means 'grandfather Suto' in Armenian. The narrator and Suto Papik share a special day together when the narrator learns how to swim. Suto Papik is a surgeon during the height of the Cold War. He provides aid to both sides of the conflict. He had diabetes, and passed away four years after the narrator immigrated to America.

critique: The narrator and Suto Papik share a special day together when the narrator learns how to swim.

critique: The answer should mention the narrator's regret at not having more time with Suto Papik.

critique: The final sentence of the response is irrelevant since it pertains to when the narrator immigrated to America. This should be removed.

critique: The narrator's immigration to America is not relevant to the question.

critique: The narrator's immigration to America is irrelevant.

critique: The narrator's immigration to America is not relevant.

text: Add that the narrator never heard Suto Papik boast, and speculates this could be because of his modesty.

category: coverage

question: Describe the impact Suto Papik had on the narrator's life.

answer: He taught the narrator to be fearless.

critique: The narrator didn't learn to be fearless, but to overcome challenges.

critique: Add Suto Papik's life as a doctor and his death

critique: The narrator's grandfather taught him to be fearless in the face of challenges, not to be fearless in general.

critique: The narrator's fearlessness is not just about swimming.

critique: The narrator's grandfather taught him to be fearless in the face of challenges, not necessarily in the face of water.

critique: The narrator's fearlessness was in the face of swimming.

critique: The narrator is still afraid of water and does not know how to swim.

question: What does the summary say about the narrator?

answer: They recall their five-year-old's first trip to the pool was when their grandfather first taught them how to swim. They were shocked because they were told horror stories about children who drowned in the cold water. However, they were inspired by Saint Vardan's statue they saw during their journey. They also delighted in the magnificent sights and smells of the market as they made their way to the pool. They recall that their grandfather was a surgeon, who once helped people during the cold war, even though they couldn't remember much of him.

critique: The narrator isn't the one who was shocked, it's the narrator's grandfather who is teaching them how to swim.

text: Rephrase the first sentence to reflect that the narrator was five years old, not that they had a five-year-old (i.e. their child)

category: coherence


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Maya DeLeina is a multi-published Erotic Vampire Romance Author  with Siren,  Evernight, Ellora's Cave and Mystic Lotus Publishing.
 Her current series includes Ambrose Heights Vampires, My Naughty Vampire, Vampire Architects and Seasons of the Vampire.

Born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Maya could be seen at her favorite beach, Lanikai, performing with an all-girl band where she played keyboards, guitar and provided vocals, working as editor in her high school's yearbook  and volunteering her time at a humane society through UH of Manoa civic groups.
 In 2006, Maya relocated to Colorado. Her crystal blue oceans, waterfalls and eighty degree year-round weather were traded for four season weather, enchanting forests and majestic mountains that led to her rekindled love for vampires.
In winter of 2010, she penned her first manuscript and by 2011, Flesh Fantasy was under contract and released by Siren Publishing. To date, Maya has published  _Flesh Fantasy, Veil of Seduction, Blood of Luna, Dark Companion_, Fire and Ice and Crimson Snow.
In 2014, she banded with other Colorado romance authors to form the group, Mile High Muses, in which Maya serves as "The Vamp". Catch her Forbidden Fruit Friday blog and guests she hosts on Sultry Saturdays.
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question: What does the text say about Maya DeLeina's upbringing?

answer: She was born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. She attended high school. She is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and author. Now she performs with an all-girl band and has published over seven books.

critique: The response is incorrect and does not reflect Maya DeLeina's upbringing.

critique: Remove confusing sentence beginning "now" from the list because it doesn't help answer the question of what Maya's sideline careers are.

critique: The question is not asking about her career, but about her upbringing.

text: Maya was an amateur musician in high school in an all-girl band. It's not her current career.

category: accuracy


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The ocean was calm as the sun began to fall behind the horizon.

On the veranda of a home long since filled with happiness and love stood a man who looked as one that had been a prisoner by the harshness of time.

"I never realised until now how beautiful the dark blue of the ocean is" said the man in a voice that has known much agony. "It is beautiful don't you think.." he staggered, as if a painful memory invaded him at that moment. Slowly he turned, and glanced around to find the room still untouched and void of life.
Though the ocean air was cool, the room around him felt constraining and hot, as if every breath heeded more effort than the next.

"..the ocean is beautiful, it can at one moment be the embodiment of tranquility and then in the next be filled with uncompromising wrath, and injustice" he continued. "For she was the beauty that the ocean radiates, we were the peacefulness that love fulfills and you..you were the injustice that took it all away" said the man as anger began to arise.

He turned and walked inside the room. He made his way slowly towards the mantel piece that stood as a shrine of past memories. Outside the waves behind him began to stir, as the wind lifted and the signs of a storm were revealing itself. Next to the mantel, he reached and gripped a photograph, and lost himself in the image.

He began to speak as if directed to someone listening; "this is how I try to remember her, forever young, forever
beautiful." "In the rare nights that sleep finally found me, I would dream of her as she once was, then, in a cruel twist she fades into a shade that you felt she needed to become." "I was not her only companion on those nights, for the coldness of death that you bring was there too, and it toyed with her, bringing pain but never release" he said as the emotion of the past overwhelmed him.

As the waves crashed against the rocks, breaking the silence that was surrounding him, he turned to the ocean once more. "A storm is building, I once believed that the calmness before a storm was a peaceful thing, but after those long nights waiting, I now see that the calm is the storm itself." In deep thought her continued; "For to wait for what is to come is always far greater than what arrives." "How I yearn for the time that the darkness was far from you, now it shall never let you go" he said as his voice regained composure.

At this time he drew an object from his pocket, clenching it tightly in his first, then slowly releasing until it sat exposed on his open palm. There laid a crucifix, one that was once proudly worn, now a symbol of loss; "perhaps that is what it truly is... loss" he thought to himself. "I understand the cycle of life; that death finds us all, this was not what has filled me with scorn; not the time in which it was inflicted, nor that it was to us, but for a so called loving and caring God, what you let us endure alone, toying with us with cures then relapses was too much to bare: his voice began to rise with conviction. "Your servants in the old covenants could not find the wisdom to guide us other than that what has been recycled through generations of disconnected men" he raged.

"I blamed you, this idea of a God that now sits on my hand, for all that caused me pain and suffering, yet now I realise, you were never the conductor of this. He paused and thought for a moment, then continued; "there is neither good nor evil that you commit, for you do not exist". "Even after all that I went through, the idea that your existence was nothing more than I fairy tale was a leap that I could not take" he moved his gaze to the storming ocean and said to God, fate, circumstance or anything that would listen "The thought that my sweet was at least in a better place gave me comfort and allowed me to continue to grieve, but that was a false comfort, just as a child craves their blanket to keep them safe, I… we crave you". "This is why those men of faith could not comfort me, for I realised then that no truth could come from a lie, he said as he continued to reflect on what seemed as a time long ago.

The storm was now raging, and the rain poured down. He for a last time looked down on that crucifix, and whispered. "Peace can only be found, when the truth is accepted", then he cast it into the ocean.
He still grieved her loss, and those nightmares dwelled with him until the end of his days.

Yet he never again allowed that comfort to dictate his life; for you are never truly free, until you let everything go.

title: I wrote my first short story today. I thought, screw it let's post it on reddit.

question: What does the passage say about the protagonist's religious beliefs?

answer: The protagonist believes that God is a false entity and that God does not exist. He believes that God is nothing more than a fairy tale. The protagonist blames God for the pain and suffering he endured from the loss of his wife. He believes that God is responsible for the lack of wisdom in the old covenants and that God is not a loving and caring God. The protagonist no longer allows God to dictate his life. He realizes that you are never truly free until you let everything go.

critique: The protagonist does not blame God for the pain and suffering he endured from the loss of his wife.

text: The passage is redundant. It could be simplified to better explain that the protagonist no longer believes or has faith in God.

question: What does the passage say about the ocean?

answer: The ocean is calm as the sun begins to fall behind the horizon. The man on the veranda of a home long since filled with happiness and love says that the dark blue of the ocean is beautiful. The ocean can be the embodiment of tranquility and then in the next be filled with uncompromising wrath and injustice. The man says that the ocean is beautiful, it can at one moment be the embodiment of tranquility and then in the next be filled with uncompromising wrath and injustice.

critique: The repetition of the same sentence is unnecessary.

question: Summarize what the passage says about mountain ranges.

answer: No answer

critique: The story does not mention anything about mountain ranges.

critique: It is omitted that the man is on the veranda of a home long since filled with happiness and love.

critique: The answer should include that nothing is said about mountain ranges.

critique: The answer should mention that the story does not mention mountain ranges.

critique: The passage does not mention mountain ranges.

question: Summarize the devil's role in the story.

answer: No answer


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[Grosvenor Park Lodge] GROSVENOR PARK is a public park in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England (). It consists of of land overlooking the River Dee. It is regarded as one of the finest and most complete examples of Victorian parks in the North West of England, if not nationally.[1] On 22 August 2013 the designation of the park was raised from Grade II in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens to Grade II*.[2]

History

[The park as seen from the air|upright=1.2] The land, which formerly consisted of fields, was given to the city by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster. The Marquess also paid for the design of the park by Edward Kemp. It was laid out in 1865–66 and opened with great celebration in November 1867[3] although the Marquess was not able to attend.[4] Grosvenor Park has recently undergone a £3.6 million restoration as part of the 'Parks for People' [5] programme. The park received a £2.4 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, with additional funding from WREN[6] and Cheshire West and Chester Council. [7] The programme aimed to repair and restore some of the original features. A new building named the Activity Zone was built to serve local community activities and the Lodge was refurbished and converted for use as a cafe. [8] The park was reopened in July 2014 by Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster and descendant of the original benefactor.[9]

Grosvenor Park Lodge

Designed by local architect John Douglas, this was originally the park keeper's lodge. The building has been designated by Historic England as a Grade II listed building.[10] For a time it housed the city council's parks & gardens office. After the 2014 refurbishment of the park, it reopened as The Lodge Cafe.[11] The lodge, together with some of the other structures in the park, are among Douglas's first recorded commissions by the Grosvenor family, and the first known example of his use of black-and-white architecture.[12][13] The lodge is in two storeys, the lower storey being built in red sandstone and the upper storey being timber-framed with plaster panels. The roofs are of red-brown tiles.[14] On the upper storey are eight carvings which represent William the Conqueror and the seven Norman Earls of Chester.[15]

Contents

[Archway from St Michael's Church with Jacob's Well drinking fountain in the background] In addition to ornamental flower beds, grassed areas, trees and footpaths, the park contains a number of other features.[16] Before the park was established there was in one of the fields a well, Billy Hobby's Well, which was reputed to have magical properties. John Douglas designed a canopy to stand over the site of the well.[17] The canopy is listed at Grade II.[18] Money was raised by public subscription to erect a statue to the 2nd Marquess in 1859.[19] The statue is in white marble and was made by Thomas Thornycroft.[20] The statue was originally surrounded by four guns, two being Boer guns which were captured in the Boer War and the other two were Russian guns which had been captured at Sebastopol in the Crimean War. The guns are no longer present.[21] The statue is listed at Grade II.[22]

In the park are three medieval arches moved from elsewhere in the city, both of which are listed at Grade II. St Mary's Arch with its wing walls dates from around the 13th century and formerly stood in St Mary's Benedictine Nunnery.[23][24] The Old Shipgate Arch formerly stood to the west of the Bridgegate and was taken down in 1831.[25][26] The third archway was removed from St Michael's Church.[27][28] Also in the park and listed at Grade II is Jacob's Well Drinking Fountain consisting of a small stone arch with a drinking fountain for people and a dish for their pets, which is now dry.[29][30] During the laying out of the park a long line of Roman earthenware water pipes was discovered close to the lodge which used to bring fresh water from Boughton to the Roman fortress. In the 1950s a rockery was constructed on the southern edge of the park with waterfalls, streams and fountains.[31] The main gates of the park, together with other gate piers and sections of the park walls, all designed by John Douglas, are listed at Grade II.[32][33][34][35]

Activities

A number of cultural and horticultural events, including events in the Summer Music Festival, are held in the park.[36] Also in the park is the Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway which was built in 1996 to commemorate the centenary of the Duke of Westminster's railway at Eaton Hall. It has a gauge of and a circuit of .[37]

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

During the summer months (July–August) the park hosts the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, a purpose-built outdoor theatre that has been described as a 'Northern alternative to The Globe and Regent's Park'.[38] The theatre, operated by local arts producer Storyhouse (formerly Chester Performs), is the only full-time professional theatre company outside London and first opened in 2010. _The Stage_ described the 2013 production as 'what good alfresco summer theatre is all about'.[39]

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title: Grosvenor Park, Chester

question: Summarize the water features of the park.

answer: The park contains a number of water features. Prior to the park being established there was a well called Billy Hobby's Well in one of the fields. John Douglas designed a canopy that stands over the site of the well. A rockery was constructed near the park borders in the 1950s. There are three medieval arches moved in the park and they all stand at Grade II. Jacob's Well Drinking Fountain was also constructed to provide water for both people and their pets. That no longer functions as it dried up. Water pipes are also found and were used to bring fresh water to the park.

critique: Incorrectly mentions the well dried due to the construction of the rockery.

critique: The water features are not all related to the well.

critique: The water pipes are not a water feature.

critique: The water features aren't necessarily a part of the water pipe discovery.

critique: The water features are not all in the same place.

critique: The water features are not all in the same place. The well is in the park, the rockery is on the southern edge, and the fountain is in the middle.

text: The water pipes found were from ancient times, carrying water to the Roman fortress. It's not a feature of the park.

refinement: The park contains a number of water features. Prior to the park being established there was a well called Billy Hobby's Well in one of the fields. John Douglas designed a canopy that stands over the site of the well. A rockery was constructed near the park borders in the 1950s. There are three medieval arches moved in the park and they all stand at Grade II. Jacob's Well Drinking Fountain was also constructed to provide water for both people and their pets. That no longer functions as it dried up. Water pipes are also found and were used to bring fresh water to the park.

question: Summarize the landscaping details of the park.

answer: The park designates ornamental flower beds, grassed areas, trees and footpaths. John Douglas designed a canopy to cover the well, Billy Hobby's Well. A statue to the Second Marquess in 1859 was erected by public subscription, and the statue is in white marble and was made by Thomas Thornycroft.

critique: The answer should mention the water features.

critique: The well wasn't covered, rather John Douglas designed the canopy over the well

critique: The answer should include the three medieval arches.

critique: The canopy is not the only feature designed by John Douglas.

critique: The well is not the only thing designed by John Douglas. The answer should mention some of the other features he designed.

critique: The answer should mention the three medieval arches.

question: Summarize all of the updates to the park in the 21st century.

answer: The Grosvenor Park was refurbished to repair and restore some of the original features. A new building named the Activity Zone was built to serve local community activities and the Lodge was renovated and converted into the cafe. The park was reopened in 2014. The Grosvenor Park Lodge, which is the park keeper's lodge, received a new interior design.

critique: The Grosvenor Park Lodge did not receive a new interior design.

critique: Unnecessary sentence about the Grosvenor Park Lodge is included. The unnecessary sentence would be better omitted.

critique: The Grosvenor Park Lodge's interior design is not relevant to the question.

critique: The Grosvenor Park Lodge's interior design isn't relevant.

critique: The Grosvenor Park Lodge was not renovated for the interior design.

question: What does the text say about playgrounds?

answer: No answer

critique: There are no playgrounds mentioned in the article.

critique: The article mentions a playground in the park.

critique: There is no mention of playgrounds in the text.

critique: The article mentions a playground as a part of the park's Activities.


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MACKENZY BERNADEAU (born January 3, 1986) is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted with the 250th pick by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Bentley University.

Early years

Bernadeau attended Plympton Elementary School and Waltham High School, where he practiced football, basketball and track.

He accepted a football scholarship from Bentley University in his hometown of Waltham, Massachusetts, where he was named the starting left tackle as a freshman. He was switched to the left guard position midway through his junior year. He started 37 straight games (25 at left tackle and 12 at left guard), before suffering a torn meniscus on his left knee during the sixth game of his senior season. He is the second Bentley player to ever be drafted and the only one to make an NFL roster.[1] He majored in management.

In 2016, he was inducted into the Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Bernadeau was selected in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was the first Northeast-10 Conference player ever drafted in the NFL. In 2009, he appeared in all 16 games, starting at left guard during the last 7 games, after left tackle Jordan Gross was lost for the season with an injury and Travelle Wharton was forced to move from guard to tackle.

His best season with the Panthers came the next year, when he started 12 games (5 at right guard and the last seven at left guard). In 2011, he lost his starting position to Wharton, playing in 15 games with one start at left guard.

Dallas Cowboys

On March 14, 2012, Bernadeau signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent.[2] After having hip and knee surgery in the offseason, his level of play suffered, even though he started 16 games (including his first two career starts at center) for the first time in his career.

The next year, he had another offseason surgery, this time in his right shoulder.[3] After starting the first game of the 2013 season, the Cowboys signed former Pro Bowler Brian Waters to start in place of Bernadeau and improve the level of play on the offensive line. After Waters was lost for the season with a triceps injury in the eighth game, Bernadeau regained his starter role and went on to play his best football as a Cowboy.[4]

Looking to improve the guard position, the team selected Zack Martin (named All-Pro as a rookie) in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and moved Bernadeu to compete for the left guard position, which eventually went to Ronald Leary. He only started one game in place of an injured Leary and remained as a backup for the rest of the season.

In 2015, he was used as a versatile backup that could play any of the interior positions of the offensive line, including center. He started in the second game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, replacing an injured Ronald Leary at left guard. He saw limited action until the last game against the Washington Redskins, when he replaced an injured Leary in the third quarter.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 11, 2016, Bernadeau signed a two-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although he began training camp as the starter at left guard, he was passed on the depth chart by Chris Reed and Patrick Omameh and was relegated to third-string center duties.[5] He was released on September 3.[6]

Personal life

Bernadeau is one of six siblings. Bernadeau enjoys karaoke as he is a world recognized champion in the activity. Competing in Berlin in 2012 and Montreal in 2013 Bernadeau took home gold in both events. He credits his mother for giving him his sweet sounding voice. [7]

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title: Mackenzy Bernadeau

question: What does the text say about Mackenzy Bernadeau?

answer: Mackenzy Bernadeau is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted with the 250th pick by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Bentley University.

critique: The answer could mention his early years.

critique: The answer should mention his early years.

critique: It's omitted that he was inducted into the Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame in 2016.

critique: It is omitted that he is one of six siblings.

text: The answer could mention that he also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars.

question: What does the text say about Mackenzy Bernadeau's early life?

answer: Mackenzy Bernadeau was born on January 3, 1986. He attended Plympton Elementary School and Waltham High School, where he practiced football, basketball, and track. He accepted a football scholarship from Bentley University in his hometown of Waltham, Massachusetts, where he was named the starting left tackle as a freshman. He was switched to the left guard position midway through his junior year. He started 37 straight games (25 at left tackle and 12 at left guard), before suffering a torn meniscus on his left knee during the sixth game of his senior season. He is the second Bentley player to ever be drafted and the only one to make an NFL roster.

critique: Extra details. His injury is not relevant.

critique: The answer should mention that he majored in management.

critique: The last sentence is irrelevant to the question.

text: The answer could be trimmed to more of a summary than a direct copy of the text.

question: What does the text say about Mackenzy Bernadeau's professional career?

answer: Mackenzy Bernadeau was selected in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was the first Northeast-10 Conference player ever drafted in the NFL. In 2009, he appeared in all 16 games, starting at left guard during the last 7 games, after left tackle Jordan Gross was lost for the season with an injury and Travelle Wharton was forced to move from guard to tackle. His best season with the Panthers came the next year, when he started 12 games (5 at right guard and the last seven at left guard). In 2011, he lost his starting position to Wharton, playing in 15 games with one start at left guard. On March 14, 2012, Bernadeau signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. After having hip and knee surgery in the offseason, his level of play suffered, even though he started 16 games (including his first two career starts at center) for the first time in his career. The next year, he had another offseason surgery, this time in his right shoulder. After starting the first game of the 2013 season, the Cowboys signed former Pro Bowler Brian Waters to start in place of Bernadeau and improve the level of play on the offensive line. After Waters was lost for the season with a triceps injury in the eighth game, Bernadeau regained his starter role and went on to play his best football as a Cowboy.

critique: The answer has no information on his career after his time with the Cowboys.

critique: It is not stated that he was the first Northeast-10 Conference player ever drafted in the NFL.

critique: The answer is too long. It should be trimmed down to the most important details.

critique: The answer should mention his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

critique: The answer should mention his time with the Jaguars.

question: What does the text say about the struggles of being a football player?

answer: No answer

critique: The text includes some information about Bernadeau's struggles.

critique: The answer should mention Bernadeau's injuries.

critique: There isn't a lot to say on this topic without interviewing Mackenzy.

critique: The article does mention some struggles.

critique: The answer should mention the injuries Bernadeau suffered.


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Image credit: Pexels.

Competent web designers know that there are several factors that should be taken into account when designing. There’s the need for easy navigation, the suitability of the design for the intended audience, compatibility with different browsers, and mobile-friendliness to name a few. There are lesser known factors, though, that also need to be carefully taken into account.

AP Signature (Local Identity and Contact)

The NAP signature is easily one of the things designers tend not to be concerned about. NAP stands for name, address, and phone. It’s something many might be more familiar with in emails, but it can also be used on websites. For designers, it’s important to find the right place for the NAP signature on a website. It doesn’t have to be positioned imposingly, but it shouldn’t also be relegated to some area where nobody will notice it. The NAP signature also has to be consistent (the same name, address, and phone number) in all of the online presence (from website to blogs and social media accounts) of a company or organization. This consistency is necessary for a solid presence on local search queries.

Web Host

In most cases, clients will already have an active provider for their web properties. And so, when working on an existing business, designers need to be mindful of the limitations and supported technologies of the current running web host. In some cases, it might even be necessary to migrate to a new host to make the design function as intended.

Nowadays, you can acquire an affordable web hosting setup quite easily. With the growth of online retailers, the last few years have seen increased recognition for the lucrative SMB sector amongst online tech solution providers, and you can get a fairly reliable small business web hosting package for as low as $2 a month.

Web design isn’t only about the aesthetic aspects of a website. It’s not only about the way a site looks, its intuitiveness, or its visual attractiveness either. The concept of ‘web design’ also covers the technical aspects of site architecture. If your setup cannot support your design – then you will soon have to address a nasty a bottleneck.

One good example for this case is the support for JSP, or the lack thereof. JSP allows you to create dynamic pages by integrating Java codes into HTML pages. In a case in which you have a client using a web host which doesn’t support Sun’s JSP technology – you’d have to be the one pushing for changes.

It is up to you to look for solutions which will enable the delivery of the promised design while accounting for possible technical limitations.

Legality of Images and Designs

Every experienced web designer already knows the need to use impactful and attractive images. However, not many may mind the legality of the images they use. It’s important to bear in mind the consequences of using images illegally or without the proper attribution. As much as possible, original images or graphics should be used.  If using stock photos, it’s important to be sure that they are good enough or if they are manipulated or used to create a composite, it’s important to review the terms of the stock image provider to avoid problems.

On the other hand, there are times when a designer creates a design that is similar to an already existing design. When this happens, it’s easy to be accused of plagiarism and be discredited. That’s why it’s advisable to have all everything used for the design process properly and completely compiled, to be able to quickly provide a defense against plagiarism accusations. If a designer notices that their work resembles another that has been online for some time, it would be best to proceed with the revisions immediately. It’s difficult to assert originally against something that has been in existence on the web.

Search Engine Optimization

Considering how big an industry search engine optimization or SEO is, it’s not surprising for many to believe that it’s separate from web design. It is mostly considered as part of the marketing or promotions strategy of websites. SEO, though, overlaps with web design in a number of ways. It is not just about optimizing content and injecting keywords and links here and there. SEO has its web design aspects. As such, it helps for web designers to be aware of and be able to implement SEO strategies or techniques.

It would be inefficient for a website to be designed by one company or freelance designer and search engine optimized later on by another. As much as possible, SEO should already be taken into account during the design process. Search engine optimization does not have to be strictly made a part of the web design process, but it would be hugely advantageous doing SEO strategies in web design where they are applicable.

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It’s worth noting that SEO is not some band aid solution that can be quickly and easily applied to a website that does not rank well in search engine results. Optimizing a website that does not integrate SEO techniques in its design is a difficult task.

THE INSIGNIFICANCE OF PRAISES AND AWARDS

Nowadays, success for a website rarely equates to its looks or superficial impressiveness. It’s a rarity for people or businesses who pay for the creation of websites to aim for praises from regular visitors over how great-looking their sites are. Additionally, many of the award-winning web designs don’t rank well on search engines. Search for “web design awards” to find the lists of winners of different award-giving organizations, and test them if they do well in search engine results for the keywords they are primarily related to. Only a few of them, if there are any, will top the results.

The overall success of a website is more important than the praises from certain groups or impressed ordinary website visitors. No one can argue with success, and this success is best demonstrated by the high traffic a site attracts its fast page loading time, it’s mobile-friendliness, its responsiveness, high conversion rates, and it’s being free from bugs or malfunctions.

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Consider these lesser known factors for designing websites. They may not be as important as a website’s need for responsiveness, user-friendliness, and appeal, but they can create a significant impact on a website. Again, web design is not just about the looks of a site and how it works. It encompasses other important aspects that shouldn’t be disregarded.

question: Why is NAP positioning and visibility so important to a website?

answer: It is important because of local search queries. Accordingly it must be consistent.

critique: The answer would be clearer without the underlined sentence.

critique: The answer should mention that NAP stands for name, address, and phone.

critique: The answer is too vague. It is important because it is a part of a website's identity and a way to contact the website.

critique: The answer should mention that NAP is the name, address, and phone number of a company or organization.

critique: The answer should mention that the NAP signature is a way to identify a company or organization.

critique: The answer should mention that the NAP signature is the name, address, and phone number of a company or organization.

question: What are the critical criteria a designer must fulfill to set up a functional, user-friendly, and successful website?

answer: The designer must consider the suitability of the design for the intended audience, compatibility with different browsers, and mobile-friendliness.

critique: The answer should include the NAP as well.

critique: This response misses more critical things that a designer should consider. These other parts include easy navigation, the suitability of the design for the intended audience, compatibility with different browsers, and mobile-friendliness to name a few.


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01 March 2015

It must be a really long time ago. 10 years ago? 15? Possibly more. That puts me in primary school. This was the time when going abroad was all the rage (still is). Few of our cousins had gone abroad and they always brought back titbits from the exotic countries. I remember having a Pepsi watch too big for my hand. Apparently, before it made its way to me, it had been assaulted by illogical kids who were fascinated by the backlight and chose to find dark places during the day to 'be fascinated'. They must have been really good at finding those places, because I remember being perplexed by the 'Light' button for quite some time which did absolutely nothing. Then one day, when everything was really, really dark, I found the 'Light' button activated a feeble, good for nothing, backlight which still managed to excite me to no limits. This watch was blue and red and all sorts of too big for me. Now coming back to the perfume bottle. So I come back from school one day and they tell me cousin #3 had been to Foreign (a country) and he had gotten us some things. So what I got was this really pretty perfume bottle with golden liquid which reacted ever so beautifully with light and even smelt great to boot. So they gave me the bottle and asked me if I was okay with it. They had really worried expressions which seemed odd even then but whatever. Yea I like it I said. Then they breathed half a sigh of relief and told me my brother got a pen. It was purple, quite thick and also comfortable to hold. At this stage of my life, I wanted everything that my brother had or wanted. He did use that to reverse psych me though. So that was what they were worried about. Oh well, whatever, I am a kid, but I have ego you know. I had said I liked it and so I won't throw a fit. Neither of us ever used these. My brother would just take the pen to the school and not use it. He wouldn't let me use it either. Somebody stole it. Great ending that was. I still had the perfume and every once in a while, I just hold it and look at it, mesmerised. There are patterns on the glass and I like one side more than other. And I have that thought each and every time I take it in my hand. Even if I did use it, it was in such meagre amounts that nobody would ever notice it. Once my mother asked me if she could use it. This is after quite a few years by the way. The bottle was still almost full. I was feeling quite generous, being one of the rare happy days, and I said yes. She poured it quite generously (in my mind) and I had a heart attack (figure of speech). THAT's NOT how you use it!

We are currently in the process of shifting out to a different place and I am supposed to be packing all my stuff. The perfume bottle always goes into my dirty old ‘shaving kit’. The bag also contains an Axe aftershave, manufactured in 2010, which I no longer use but still carry around. I am going to throw away the carton this time. Because carrying around junk is just plain stupid. But the ‘Pretty Aftershave bottle’ is a story for another day. So I found the bottle and was mesmerised again. Even took some pathetic photos. The bottle is still more than 50% full and I think a majority of it is gone thanks to evaporation, my greatest fear. I wonder why we do things like this. And how things like that have a hold over us. I never want to use it. I never want to lose it. I will probably lose it someday (not if I can help it) without even having used it. It's worthless in the manner that it is (not) being used. It doesn't make sense. Why do we do things that make no sense? Where does the drive come from? What part of me is it, that won't let me use it, won't even let me allow somebody else to use it either? Is this part of me a problem? Or is it what makes me unique? This part of me confuses all the rest of me. The unquantifiable. Like real life, we can’t seem to throw away things we know are of no use to us. Seems almost romantic. Almost. Mostly just fucked up.

title: [NF] The Little Pretty Bottle of Perfume

question: What does this story say about the theme of letting go?

answer: The narrator is packing to move and is having a hard time letting go of the perfume bottle. He has a hard time letting go of the bottle because he has had it for so long, it has sentimental value, and he has never used it. He is also afraid that he will lose it if he lets it go. The narrator is also afraid of losing the perfume bottle because he has never used it.

critique: The narrator is not afraid of losing the perfume bottle.

critique: The narrator is not packing to move. They are shifting out to a different place.

critique: Repeating the same sentence twice is unnecessary.

question: What does the story say about the narrator's Pepsi watch?

answer: The narrator received a Pepsi watch that was too big for their hand. The watch was blue and red, and had a backlight. The backlight was activated when everything was really dark. The narrator liked the watch and was fascinated by the backlight. They were perplexed by the light button, which did nothing.

critique: The narrator's brother had the watch, not the narrator.

critique: The narrator was fascinated by the backlight, but the watch was too big for their hand.

critique: The narrator was fascinated by the backlight after it was activated.

critique: This information is irrelevant to the question and can be omitted.

critique: The narrator's brother had the same watch.

text: The light button activated the backlight but since the watch was overused before it got to the narrator, its light was really low. That's why the room had to be really dark to see it.

question: What does the story say about the narrator's love of Pepsi?

answer: The narrator's love of Pepsi is not mentioned in the text.

critique: The narrator talksabout having a Pepsi watch when they were a kid

critique: The narrator's love of Pepsi is not mentioned in the text.

critique: The narrator recalls that he had a Pepsi watch that was too large for his hand, and he was fascinated by the backlight.

critique: The narrator's love of Pepsi is mentioned in the text.

question: Summarize everything relating to the narrator's family.

answer: The narrator's family was big on going abroad. It seems that the narrator's family had a lot of money. The narrator's brother got a pen, while the narrator got a perfume bottle. The narrator's mother used the perfume once.

critique: It's not stated that the family was big on going abroad.

critique: There's no evidence that the narrator's family had a lot of money.

critique: The narrator's family was not big on going abroad.

text: The narrator's cousins went abroad and often brought back souvenirs. The pen and the perfume were what the narrator and his brother got in one instance.


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_CATCH THE WIND: SONGS OF A GENERATION_ is the second studio album (first cover album) by Australian Idol 2006 winner Damien Leith. It was released on 26 April 2008.

The album features 18 songs of Leith's interpretations from the 1960s and 1970s that inspired and captured his spirit at a young age. “The great songwriters of the 60s and 70s have always been a major influence on my own original material. In many ways the songs of that generation are as relevant today as they were back then. I've chosen songs that either mean a great deal to me on a personal level or those that I'd just love people to hear.”

The album debuted at number three on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart, selling 9,688 copies in its first week.[1] In the following week, in the lead up to Mother's Day, the album rose to number two. Selling over 17,000 units, the album lost the top position by less than 300 copies.[2]

Track listing

1.  “Catch the Wind” (Donovan) – 2:19
2.  “Annie's Song” (John Denver) – 2:30
3.  “Wild World” (Cat Stevens) – 3:31
4.  “If” (David Gates) – 3:16
5.  “The Times They Are a-Changin'” (Bob Dylan) – 3:00
6.  “Father and Son” (Stevens) – 3:20
7.  “Vincent” (Don McLean) – 4:14
8.  “Everybody's Talkin'” (Harry Nilsson) – 4:03
9.  “Universal Soldier” (Buffy Sainte-Marie) – 2:18
10. “Guitar Man” (Gates) – 3:28
11. “Baby, I Love Your Way” (Peter Frampton) – 3:09
12. “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” (Neil Young) – 3:34
13. “Longer” (Dan Fogelberg) – 2:56
14. “Blowin' in the Wind” (Dylan) – 3:02
15. “Old Man” (Young) – 2:49
16. “And I Love You So” (McLean) – 3:03
17. “Sunshine on My Shoulders” (Denver) – 4:20
18. “Time in a Bottle” (Jim Croce) – 3:02

Personnel

-   David Anderson – Photography
-   Glenn A. Baker – Liner Notes
-   Jenifer Carmody – A&R
-   James Patrick Cooper – Art Direction, Design
-   Ross Fraser – Producer, A&R
-   Paul Gray – Keyboards, Vocals (background), Producer
-   Esther Coleman Hawkins – Choir Master
-   Damien Leith – Guitar, Vocals, Producer
-   Greg Royal – Bass

Charts

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Chart (2008)                      | Peak                              |
|                                   | position                          |
+:=================================:+:=================================:+
| Australian ARIA Albums Chart[3]   | 2                                 |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

Certification

Year-end charts

  Chart (2008)                         Position
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  Australian Albums Chart[4]           41
  Australian Artists Albums Chart[5]   9

[1] Madonna Gives Retail A New Music Week . Undercover. Retrieved 15 May 2008.

[2] Andre Rieu Tops Mothers Day Chart Week . Undercover. Retrieved 15 May 2008.

[3] Australian Top 50 Albums Chart . Retrieved on 4 May 2008.

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title: Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation

question: What does the article say about the album 'Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation'?

answer: The album was released on April 26, 2008. It features 18 songs of Leith's interpretations from the 1960s and 1970s that inspired and captured his spirit at a young age. The album debuted at number three on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart, selling 9,688 copies in its first week. In the following week, the album rose to number two.

critique: The answer should mention that the album is a cover album.

text: It's omitted that it was recorded by Australian Idol 2006 winner Damien Leith

question: What does the article say about the other Leith's albums?

answer: No answer

critique: This response is not related to the question being asked.

critique: The answer should mention that the article doesn't mention anything about other albums.

critique: The answer should mention that the article does not mention anything about other albums.

critique: The answer should state that there is no information about other albums.