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Walking down Main Street, James sees something.
He sees something florescent. It's glowing. It's calling is name. He must get to it. He needs it. He must find what is giving off such an enticing shade of green.

He pushes past every person in his way--young, old, large, small, male, female-- he doesn't care. He needs to see it. He needs to touch it. Running as fast as he can, it only seems to get farther away.
Oh, why can't he run faster?

He's getting closer; he can feel it.

*"But it still looks so far away."* He thought.

He pushes a small girl aside and she hits the ground. And then she was gone. The girl had disappeared. James stopped running.

*"where did she go?"*

James looked around.

*"Where did everyone go?"*

The street that was a blur with people, cars, lights, and sounds moments ago was now inexplicably empty and so very quiet. He turned his body back to it's original position and saw there, lying in the street, the glowing thing that vexed him so.

He started slowly towards it with sure steps, shaking with anticipation.

*"Finally."*

He stopped a foot-and-a-half away from the object and lowered himself to the ground. he reached his hand out to touch it and just as fast as everyone disappeared, so did the sun. Darkness stretched far and wide. James could barely see the street.

*"I don't remember the sun setting. It all happened so fast."*

He looked back to the ground to find that the object--like the little girl-- had gone.
Speechless, he grabbed and scraped at the ground where the object was seconds ago.

Anger and loss made it's way from the bottom of his stomach to the top of his lungs, and he cried out in anguish. He slammed his fists onto the cement, and suddenly, the street was gone.

Falling through the blackness, James screamed and flailed his arms trying to find something--anything-- to hold onto, but found nothing. There was nothing above and nothing below him.
How long had he been falling? Weeks? Months? It felt more like years.

As time passed, he stopped screaming. He stopped grasping. He sometimes forgot he was still falling. He had become so accustomed to the nothingness; he almost felt like one with it. He felt peaceful. But he still asked the question time and time again:

*"Will I be falling forever?"*

Instantaneously, his body collided with stone. His bones cracked, his bladder released, and his mouth gave way to vomit and then blood. His lungs contracted and expelled all air from it's passages.

Writhing there, half-dead, James could feel is organs begin to shut down. After what felt like hours, his lungs finally relaxed, allowing oxygen to enter. Coughing and gasping, James saw out of the corner of his eye, a faint green glow.

He turned his head and saw the object lying there. The way it sat there, just out of reach, felt like it was mocking him; watching him; laughing at his pathetic situation.

*"I have to destroy it."*

He searched himself for any shred of strength. He stretched his arms out in from of him and started to drag himself toward the object that he now hated. He drug himself until he saw that, again, he was getting no closer to it.

Dejected, he lay his head on the ground.

**plink**

He looked at the stone floor and saw a little white lump. He picked it up and looked closer.
There in his hands, was a tooth.

**plink**

He looked down and found another. Confused, he ran his tongue along the teeth in his mouth and found two empty spaces; one where a molar once was, and one where a canine should be.

**plink**

Another tooth. And another. And another.
James tried to put them back in his mouth, but his hands felt like they were underwater. He tried to scream, but his mouth was full of gravel.

The high-pitched squeal of heavy machinery met his ears and bright flash blinded him.

Clutching his chest and gasping, he sat up. The blankets had fallen to the floor and the pillows were at the foot of the bed. The sheets were damp with sweat. Trying to calm himself, James said,

"Only a dream."

Laying down, He said,

"It was just a dream."

title: First short story that I've actually put effort into. Feedback is appreciated, but please be nice.

question: What does the text say about the narrator's feelings toward the object?

answer: It initially seems that the narrator is determined to get the object, but it becomes clear that he is not. The narrator becomes angry with the object and wishes to destroy it.

critique: The narrator's feelings toward the object are not explicitly stated.

critique: The narrator's feelings toward the object are not clearly conveyed in the text.

critique: The narrator is James, not the narrator.

critique: It's omitted that the narrator is initially determined to get the object and needs it.

critique: "But it seems that he" is unnecessary based on the text, since it's already clear by the syntax that the narrator is James.

text: The narrator and James are separate. The answer should be about James, not the narrator.

category: coherence

question: What does the text say about the narrator's family?

answer: No answer

critique: The answer should mention that James' family is not mentioned.

critique: The response misses to mention that there is no mention of the narrator's family.

critique: There is some mention of the narrator having a mother.


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Allo, Allo, Allo, what marketing implications do we have here then?

IMPORTANCE: [rating=4]
RECOMMENDED SOURCE: Allo.Google.com

Google announcement this week of the launch of its new messenger app has got marketers excited. And no, it's not because of the new emojis. It's because it follows the industry-wide trend for integrating AI-powered digital assistants into messaging apps. The announcement comes hot of the heels of Facebook's announcement earlier this month which hailed the introduction of 'Messanger version 1.2', which would include facilities to let chatbots handle payments within the app.

The chat app has lots of nifty little features to tempt users, which aren't all that important to marketers. These are things like being able to enlarge or shrink text, send auto-generated responses, doodle on images or send an impressive range of stupid emojis.

The key feature from a marketing perspective is the fact the app contains a personal assistant that utilises 'Google Now', which uses a natural language interface to answer users questions. This feature can be brought into your chats with anyone using '@Google' or you can talk to the assistant directly in a separate chat.

[how-google-messenger-allo-works-example]

Above is an example of how you can bring in the smart assistant to a chat by using '@Google'. The way they've built the feature by using '@' rather than just having a button to bring in the bot suggests they may well do what Facebook has done and start to open up the platform to let others develop chatbots that work within the app. Below you can see an example of the way users can also talk directly with the assistant in a separate chat:

[Google Allo assistant example helpful ]

What does this mean for marketers?

The Allo app is a big move from Google. They'll probably look to make it the default android messenger app to give it a huge user base. Given Andriod has 1.4 billion users it could quickly grow to have a user base of a similar scale to Facebook Messager- putting it squarely in the top 3 global messaging apps.

Given that the AI assistant will be using Google search rankings to decide on what content to answer people's questions with- For example if they ask 'What is lifecycle marketing' to the chat they'll be likely to be shown the top ranking page for that search - then it means the important of SEO is reinforced by the app. Crucially it means ranking top of 'natural language keywords'- something Google have termed 'conversational search' is now extremely important.

WHAT IS IT? NATURAL LANGUAGE KEYWORDS / CONVERSATIONAL SEARCH

Confusingly this is sometimes called Natural Language Keywords, sometimes referred to as Conversational Search. The essence of it is using search functions in the way you would usually speak, rather than how they are currently used. This comes from either voice search or interacting with chat bots. A good example would be the usual typed search might be: 'Cheap Plane Tickets Dublin' but a 'conversational search' would be 'Show me plane tickets to Dublin under for less than forty pounds'.

The trend towards personal assistants and voice search means ranking on 'natural language keywords' is more important than ever. You should look at adapting your SEO strategy to take account of this as the trend becomes more pronounced. Identifying what natural language keywords are likely to be search related to your product/ brand is a great place to start, and then you can planning how to rank for them.

question: Why are natural language keywords becoming more important to marketers?

answer: They are being increasingly used by both consumers and AI assistants.

critique: There is no evidence to suggest that the AI assistants are using natural language keywords.

question: Why are marketers excited about the new Google messenger app?

answer: It follows the industry-wide trend for integrating AI-powered digital assistants into messaging apps.

critique: The answer should mention that the app has a personal assistant.

question: Why has the change made natural language keywords so important?

answer: The change means that the AI assistant will be using Google search rankings to decide on what content to answer people's questions with. It means that SEO is now more important than ever.

critique: The answer should mention that the change is due to the integration of AI assistants.

critique: The answer should mention that the change is due to the integration of AI assistants into messaging apps.

critique: Answer is not structured as a complete sentence

critique: The answer is a little bit too general. It should include some details about the change.


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JOHANNES GERHARDUS MYBURGH (born 22 October 1980) is a former British-South African cricketer who played domestic cricket in England for Somerset County Cricket Club.

A right-handed batsman and occasional off break bowler, Myburgh was also a talented fielder, and is the current holder of the record for the youngest scorer of a double-century in South African domestic cricket, breaking the record of Graeme Pollock in 1997 when aged 17.[1]

Though born in South Africa, he emigrated to New Zealand in 2007, where he planned to qualify for the national team.[2] Myburgh has since abandoned his New Zealand ambitions and moved to the UK, where he has played for Hampshire and Durham. He joined his third English county, Somerset, in 2014.[3]

Career

South Africa

Myburgh was born in Pretoria, along with his brother Stephan, who has played international cricket for the Netherlands.[4] Myburgh made his first-class debut in 1997 for Northerns B.[5] Myburgh played four Under-19 Test matches and seventeen Under-19 ODIs for South Africa,[6] including all six of the team's matches during the 1998 World Cup, which took place in South Africa.[7]

After two years playing for Northerns B, Myburgh was elevated to the full Northerns side for the 1999/00 season.[8] On 7 January 2001, during a one-day game, he scored an opening partnership of 156 with Jacques Rudolph before being dismissed for 95.[9] On 15 October 2004 he scored 102 against Easterns during a first-class match,[10] and on 9 January 2005 he scored 100* against Border.[11] Myburgh first played for the Titans, the franchise formed from the merger of the Northerns and Easterns, in the 2004/05 season.[12] Late in 2005, Myburgh scored 56* against the Warriors,[13] and he became the Titans' leading run scorer in the Standard Bank Cup in 2005/06, hitting 237 runs in ten matches with a high score of 59*.[14]

In 2006, playing for Northerns, Myburgh scored a 50 as they faced Western Province on 8 April,[15] and then scored another 55-ball 50 against the South African national cricket team in September.[16]

New Zealand

In 2007, Myburgh emigrated to New Zealand, in order to replace the retiring Nathan Astle at Canterbury.[17] Myburgh was aware that he needed to play only three seasons in New Zealand to qualify for their national team.[18] He quickly cemented his place in the Canterbury side when he scored 148* off 154 balls with four sixes as his team moved on to 344/1,[19] and followed this with another century in December,[20] a fifty in January 2008,[21] and a 98-ball 87 in February against England.[22]

England

After three years with Canterbury, Myburgh was originally due to sign for Auckland for the 2010/11 season,[23] but he declined his contract offer in order to pursue a career in England,[24] to where he relocated, living with his English wife.[25] If he had played one further season in New Zealand, he would have been eligible to play international cricket for New Zealand. In contrast, he would only become eligible for the England team after four seasons in England.[26] Myburgh joined Hampshire as a Kolpak registration, making his debut for the county in the 2010–11 Caribbean Twenty20,[27] in which the county ended as runners-up. After one season with Hampshire, Myburgh was released by the county,[28] having not played for the first team since May.[29] He later signed for Durham for their 2012 Friends Life t20 campaign.[30] Myburgh's contract with Durham was extended until the end of the season, following impressive performances during the FLt20.[31]

Myburgh spent much of the summer of 2013 playing club cricket as captain of Sutton CC, a team in the Surrey Premier League. He had previously played for the same side in three matches in 2003.[32][33]

Myburgh signed for Somerset, his third English county, for the 2014 season. He rejoined Director of Cricket Dave Nosworthy, who was previously coach for the Titans and Canterbury whilst Myburgh played for those teams.[34] Myburgh scored a century on the opening day of the 2015 season at home to Middlesex and enjoyed success as an opener in the Natwest T20 Blast in the same season. He signed a white-ball contract for 2018, to play in the One-Day Cup and the T20 Blast.[35] In August 2018, Myburgh announced his intention to retire at the end of the season.[36]

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title: Johann Myburgh

question: What does the text say about Myburgh's play as a member of the New Zealand National Team?

answer: No answer

critique: The answer should mention that Myburgh was born in South Africa and emigrated to New Zealand to qualify for the national team.

critique: This is false. It only dropped "national cricket team"

critique: The answer should mention that Myburgh was born in South Africa and emigrated to New Zealand in 2007 to qualify for the national team, but abandoned his New Zealand ambitions and moved to the UK.

text: It should add in information about the number of seasons he was required to play to qualify for the national team in both New Zealand and in England.

category: coverage

question: What does the text say about why Myburgh left South Africa?

answer: Myburgh left South Africa in 2007 to qualify for the New Zealand national cricket team. He needed to play for three full seasons in New Zealand to qualify for their national team. He was due to sign for Auckland for the 2010/11 season, but was released by the county having not played for the first team since May. He then moved to the UK, where he lived with his English wife.

critique: Myburgh went to England to play cricket for Hampshire and Durham. He did not plan to qualify for the England's national cricket team. To play for the New Zealand national cricket team, he would've had to play in New Zealand longer.

critique: The answer omits that Myburgh left South Africa to replace the retiring Nathan Astle at Canterbury.

critique: The last two sentences are irrelevant and should be removed.

critique: The answer should mention that Myburgh abandoned his New Zealand ambitions.

critique: The answer omits the reason why Myburgh left South Africa.

critique: The answer is irrelevant to the question.

text: Information about moving to England and qualifying for New Zealand's team is not relevant to the question

category: accuracy

question: Summarize everything in the text about Johann Myburgh.

answer: Johannes Gerhardus Myburgh is a former British-South African cricketer who played domestic cricket in England for Somerset County Cricket Club. He is the current holder of the record for the youngest scorer of a double-century in South African domestic cricket. Myburgh was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and emigrated to New Zealand in 2007, where he planned to qualify for the national team. He abandoned his New Zealand ambitions and moved to the UK, where he has played for Hampshire and Durham. He joined his third English county, Somerset, in 2014.

critique: Doesn't mention his career in South Africa.

critique: The answer omits that Myburgh is a right-handed batsman and occasional off break bowler.

critique: Myburgh did not abandon his New Zealand ambitions. He emigrated with the intention of qualifying for the national team.

critique: The answer should mention that Myburgh has played for the South African national cricket team.

critique: There is no evidence in the passage to suggest that Johann moved to the UK to do well on the national team. It was therefore necessary to exclude it.


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_FEEL THE FIRE_ is the debut studio album by thrash metal band Overkill, released on October 15, 1985[1] through Megaforce Records.

Overview

The final track, “Sonic Reducer”, is a cover of a 1977 song by punk rock band Dead Boys; it was not included on the vinyl[2] or cassette[3] versions of the album, and on some CD reissues it was instead placed between “Second Son” and “Hammerhead”.[4] “Rotten to the Core” has been a mainstay of the band's live setlist since 1984.[5]

Reception

_Feel the Fire_ received a positive review from AllMusic's Alex Henderson, who awarded the album three stars out of five, saying that it “made quite a splash within the heavy metal community and listenership”, and “possessed all the blistering riffs and complete abandonment fans would learn to expect from Overkill.” Henderson then finished his review, saying that _Feel the Fire_ “solidified a loyal fan base that would grow steadily as the band expanded their sound and catalog through the mid- and late '80s. The classic original band lineup of Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth on vocals, Bobby Gustafson on guitars, Rat Skates on drums, and bassist D.D. Verni sounds surprisingly accomplished on this major-label debut, giving tight performances and ultimately helping (along with fellow second-wave thrash bands like Flotsam and Jetsam and a myriad of Bay-Area metal outfits) define a generation of spastic, but impressive second wave of aggressive thrash metal.”[6]

_Feel the Fire_ did not initially reach the _Billboard_ 200 charts or become a commercial success. Based on the moderate success of _Feel the Fire_, Overkill signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 1986, although they would still remain on Megaforce until _Horrorscope_ (1991).

Touring and promotion

Overkill spent most of 1985 and 1986 on tour for _Feel the Fire_, supporting such bands as Carnivore, S.O.D., Blessed Death, Nuclear Assault, Liege Lord, Black Flag, Venom, Anthrax and D.R.I.[7] In 1986, Overkill was part of two major tours; they supported Anthrax and Agent Steel on the _Spreading the Disease_ tour in Europe, and opened for Slayer on the _Reign in Blood_ tour in the United States.[8]

Track listing

Personnel

Overkill

-   Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth – vocals
-   Bobby Gustafson – guitar
-   Rat Skates – drums
-   D. D. Verni – bass

Technical

-   Alex Perialas – engineering
-   George Marino – mastering
-   Carl Canedy – production
-   Jon Zazula – executive production

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[2] “Overkill – Feel The Fire”. Discogs. Retrieved 2013-12-24.

[3] “Overkill – Feel The Fire”. Discogs. Retrieved 2013-12-24.

[4] “Overkill – Feel The Fire”. Discogs. Retrieved 2013-12-24.

[5] “Rotten to the Core by Overkill Concert Statistics”. setlist.fm. 2013-12-24.

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title: Feel the Fire (Overkill album)

question: What does the text say about "Sonic Reducer"?

answer: "Sonic Reducer" is the final track of the debut studio album by the German band Overkill, "Feel the Fire". The song is a cover of a 1977 song by the punk rock band Dead Boys. The song was not included on the vinyl or cassette versions of the album, and on some CD reissues it was instead placed between "Second Son" and "Hammerhead".

question: What does the text say about Dead Boys?

answer: Dead Boys is a punk rock band that released a song called "Sonic Reducer" in 1977. The song was not included on the vinyl or cassette versions of the album, and on some CD reissues it was instead placed between "Second Son" and "Hammerhead".

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

critique: The answer should note that Dead Boys is not the same band as Overkill.

text: The second sentence should be clearer that it's referring to Overkill's cover on their album 'Feel the Fire'.

question: What does the text say about the album's reception?

answer: The album received a positive review from Alex Henderson at AllMusic. Henderson said that it possessed all the blistering riffs and complete abandonment fans would learn to expect from Overkill.

critique: It's omitted that the album didn't initially reach the Billboard 200 charts or become a commercial success.

question: What does the text say about the production process?

answer: No answer

critique: The answer should mention that the text doesn't say anything about the production process.

critique: The answer should mention the technical personnel involved in the production process.


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A TEAM OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN TESTING WHAT THEY HOPE WILL BE THE FASTEST MAN POWERED BIKE ON THE PLANET - USING 30 VOLUNTEERS TO FIND THE PERFECT PILOT.

The team of engineers hope to beat the current speed record for a human-powered vehicle which currently stands at 83.13mph. The team hope to beat this by as much as 7 per cent.

Patrick Harper, lead ergonomics engineer and commercial manager of the University of Liverpool’s Velocipede Team (ULV), told the Liverpool Echo: “We’re looking for our engine, someone who can power our machine.

“Ideally it would be someone with a small body and powerful legs, but finding someone like that is very difficult.

“We’ll be taking measurements of them all, making sure of their height and the width of their hips and their shoulders because we will be tailoring the bike around them.”

The testing regime for the volunteers includes a Peak Power test, followed by a Wingate test and then a Ramp test, in which the exercise bike’s resistance is increased across a 15-20 minute period.

One or two riders will be chosen from a shortlist to accompany the bike to the World Human Power Speed Challenge (WHPSC) in Battle Mountain, Nevada in September 2015.

Patrick added: “It’s brilliant, we all love it. A couple of us worked flat out through the summer just to keep the project going because we are so passionate about it.

“We knew we would have to do that work to make sure we get there in September.”

If the eight engineering students succeed, they’ll bring the record to the UK for the first time. The current record was set in September last year by a team of students from the Delft University of Technology and VU University of Amsterdam.

“This is the first time that the University of Liverpool have attempted this exciting project and the team and I have been overwhelmed by the positive response we have received at this early stage of our journey,” said team leader Ben Hogan.

“We are extremely excited about attending the 2015 event and having the opportunity to showcase the UK’s innovation for sustainable transport on an international stage.”

ULVTeam say that the rider will be lying in a recumbent position just five inches from the ground inside a carbon-fibre shell, and will need to generate over 700 watts of power. They have partnered with Far-UK Composites, a Nottingham-based company that specialises in lightweight structural composite components, for the project.

The unusual shape that completely encloses the vehicle’s framework is, of course, designed with aerodynamics in mind. The team aren’t yet saying whether the rider will be using a windscreen or relying on a camera to see out of the shell.

Last month we reported how Scottish cycling legend Graeme Obree is working on a new version of Beastie, the bike he used for his human powered vehicle speed record attempt last September – but it will be his son, Jamie, who aims to ride it in Nevada next year and beat the prone world record of 56.62mph his father set.

Jamie went to Battle Mountain for the International Human Powered Vehicle Association (IHPVA) World Human Powered Speed Challenge last year, and was hoping to have a crack himself on Beastie – but his father said the bike, in which he faced forward, lying on his chest, was not stable enough, reports The Herald.

Now Obree is working on a new version of the self-built bike and hopes that his 20-year-old son, who is studying to be either a nurse or paramedic, can take his record from him.

question: What does the text say about human-powered vehicles?

answer: No answer

critique: The answer should mention the record the University of Liverpool hopes to beat.

critique: The answer should mention the record the team at the University of Liverpool hopes to beat.

text: The entire text is about human-powered vehicles. Yet, no effort has been made to explain how the team of engineers plans to beat the current record.

question: What does the text say about the testing process?

answer: The testing process for the volunteers includes a Peak Power test, followed by a Wingate test, and then a Ramp test. The Peak Power test measures the rider's ability to produce power, the Wingate test measures the rider's ability to produce power over a period of time, and the Ramp test measures the rider's ability to produce power over a period of time.

critique: The second part regarding the Peak Power test is off base and should be omitted entirely. The Peak Power test is described well.

critique: The response is incorrect. The testing process for the volunteers includes a Peak Power test, followed by a Wingate test, and then a Ramp test, in which the exercise bike’s resistance is increased across a 15-20 minute period.

question: What does the text say about general testing procedures?

answer: Patrick Harper and the rest of the engineering team are looking for a certain set of characteristics in their riders. These include a small body, powerful legs, and a specific set of measurements for height, hips, and shoulders. Once the riders are selected, they will undergo a series of tests to check their peak power, wingate, and ramp. The tests will be performed by the University of Liverpool's Velocipede Team.

critique: The answer should mention the tests performed on the bike itself.

critique: The answer should mention that the tests are performed on an exercise bike.

question: What does the text say about Graeme Obree?

answer: Graeme Obree is a Scottish cycling legend who is working on a new version of Beastie, the bike he used for his human-powered vehicle speed record attempt last September. His son, Jamie, hopes to ride it in Nevada next year and beat the prone world record of 56.62mph his father set.

critique: "Graeme Obree is a Scottish cycling legend who is working on a new version of Beastie, the bike he used for his human-powered vehicle speed record attempt last September." - this is irrelevant to the question and should be omitted.

critique: Graeme's son, Jamie, is not mentioned in the text.


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The BATTLE OF DJAHY was a major land battle between the forces of pharaoh Ramesses III and the Sea Peoples who intended to invade and conquer Egypt. The conflict occurred somewhere on the Egyptian Empire's easternmost frontier in Djahy or modern-day southern Lebanon, in the eighth year of pharaoh Ramesses III or about c. 1178 BC.

In this battle the Egyptians, led personally by Ramesses III, defeated the Sea Peoples, who were attempting to invade Egypt by land and sea. Almost all that we know about the battle comes from the mortuary temple of Ramesses III in Medinet Habu. The description of the battle and prisoners is well documented on temple walls where we also find the longest hieroglyphic inscription known to us. Temple reliefs feature many bound prisoners defeated in battle.

Historical background

In Egypt, Ramesses III was fighting to save his country and Empire in the midst of the Bronze Age collapse, a prolonged period of region-wide droughts, crop failures, depopulation, invasions, and collapse of urban centers. It is likely that the Nile-irrigated lands remained fruitful and would have been highly desirable to Egypt's neighbors. During this chaotic time, a new warlike group of people from the north, the Sea People, repeatedly attacked and plundered various Near Eastern powers.

Ramesses III had previously defeated an attack by the Libyans on the Egyptian Empire's western frontier, in his fifth year. A greater threat was posed by a group of migrating peoples called the Sea Peoples. These were times of crisis in the Mediterranean, as many 12th century BC civilizations were destroyed by the Sea Peoples and other migrating nations. The great Hittite Empire fell, as did the Mycenaean civilization, the kingdom of Alashiya (which consisted of part or all of Cyprus) and Ugarit, and other great cultures.

Whatever their origins, the Sea Peoples moved around the eastern Mediterranean, attacking the coasts of Anatolia, Cyprus, Syria and Canaan, before attempting an invasion of Egypt in the 1180s. We know that the Sea Peoples were great warriors, and some evidence suggests they had a high level of organization and military strategy. Egypt was in particular danger because the invaders did not merely want the spoils and goods of the land, but the land itself; and there was no country with better soils and access to gold than Egypt. The Egyptians say that no other country had withstood their attacks, as these inscriptions from the mortuary temple of Ramesses III in Medinet Habu attest:

  The foreign countries (i.e. Sea Peoples) made a conspiracy in their islands. All at once the lands were removed and scattered in the fray. No land could stand before their arms: from Hatti, Qode, Carchemish, Arzawa and Alashiya on, being cut off (i.e. destroyed) at one time. A camp was set up in Amurru. They desolated its people, and its land was like that which has never come into being. They were coming forward toward Egypt, while the flame was prepared before them. Their confederation was the Peleset, Tjeker, Shekelesh, Denyen and Weshesh, lands united. They laid their hands upon the land as far as the circuit of the earth, their hearts confident and trusting: 'Our plans will succeed![1]

Battle

Prior to the battle, the Sea Peoples had sacked the Hittite vassal state of Amurru which was located close to the border of the Egyptian Empire. This gave the pharaoh time to make preparations for the expected onslaught by the invaders. As Ramesses III notes in an inscription from his mortuary temple at Medinet Habu: “I equipped my frontier in Zahi (Djahy) prepared before them.”[2] The Sea Peoples' “land forces were moving south along the Levantine coast and through Palestine when they were confronted and stopped by Ramesses' forces at the Egyptian frontier in Djahi in the region of later Phoenicia” writes the Hittitologist Trevor Bryce.[3]

Ramesses III refers to his battle with the Sea Peoples in stark, uncompromising terms:

  The [Egyptian] charioteers were warriors [...], and all good officers, ready of hand. Their horses were quivering in their every limb, ready to crush the [foreign] countries under their feet...Those who reached my boundary, their seed is not; their heart and soul are finished forever and ever.[4]

Aftermath

While the battle ended with a great Egyptian victory, Egypt's war with the Sea Peoples was not yet over. The Sea Peoples would attack Egypt proper with their naval fleet, around the mouth of the Nile river. These invaders were defeated in a great sea battle during which many were either killed by hails of Egyptian arrows, or dragged from their boats and killed on the banks of the Nile river by Ramesses III's well-prepared forces.

Although the pharaoh defeated them, Egypt could not ultimately prevent them from settling in the eastern parts of their empire decades later. With this conflict, and a subsequent second battle with invading Libyan tribes in Year 11 of Ramesses III, Egypt's treasury became so depleted that it would never fully recover its imperial power. The Egyptian Empire over Asia and Nubia would be permanently lost less than 80 years after Ramesses III's reign under Ramesses XI, the last king of Egypt's New Kingdom.

Reliefs depicting the battle

Egyptian reliefs depicting the battle in the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu provide much of the information regarding the battle. Featured are Egyptian troops, chariots and auxiliaries fighting an enemy that also employed chariots, very similar in design to Egyptian ones.

[1] Medinet Habu inscription of Ramesses III's 8th year, lines 16-17, trans. by John A. Wilson in Pritchard, J.B. (ed.) Ancient Near Eastern Texts relating to the Old Testament, 3rd edition, Princeton 1969., p.262

[2] Extracts from Medinet Habu inscription, trans. James H. Breasted 1906, iv.§§ 65-66

[3] Trevor R. Bryce, The Kingdom of the Hittites, sub-chapter 'The Fall of the Kingdom and its Aftermath', Oxford University Press, 1998. p.371

[4] Breasted, op. cit., pp.65-66

title: Battle of Djahy

question: Summarize the factors that helped Egypt win.

answer: The battle of Djahy ended with a great Egyptian victory. The Sea People had sacked the Hittite vassal state of Amurru which gave Ramesses III time to make preparations for the expected onslaught. He had equipped his frontier in Zahi (Djahy) ready before them. The Sea People's land forces were moving south along the Levantine coast and through Palestine when they were confronted and stopped by Ramesses' forces at the Egyptian frontier in Djahi. The invaders were defeated in a great sea battle during which many were either killed by hails of Egyptian arrows or dragged from their boats and killed on the banks of the Nile river by Ramesses III's well-prepared forces.

critique: The answer is a summary of the battle, not the factors that helped Egypt win.

critique: This is not a factor that helped Egypt win

critique: This is not a factor that helped Egypt win.

critique: The Sea People and their resources were a large part to Egypt's victory and should be mentioned as one of the factors.

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

critique: The answer is a summary of the text, not a summary of the factors that helped Egypt win.

critique: The answer could mention that the Sea People's attack was so sudden that they were not prepared for Ramesses' forces.

question: What does the article say about Ramesses III?

answer: He was the pharaoh of Egypt mentioned in the text that put up a major land battle with the Sea People in a time of conflict. The Sea People had invaded bordering Hittite countries, so Ramesses III was able to prepare for them when they attacked Amurru. The Sea People planned to invade and conquer Egypt by land and sea. This battle was a great victory under the command of Ramesses III and they defeated the Sea Peoples.

critique: It's omitted that as a result of this victory, Egypt's war with the Sea Peoples was not yet over.

critique: The answer should mention that the battle was a major victory for Ramesses III.

critique: The answer should mention that the Sea People would attack again, and that his victory depleted Egypt's treasury.

critique: The answer should mention the Bronze Age collapse.

critique: The answer should mention that the battle was the last major conflict of Ramesses III's reign.

critique: It's omitted that after the battle, Egypt was not able to prevent the Sea People from settling and that Egypt's treasury was depleted.

text: It should be mentioned that Ramesses III is the kind of leader who would personally lead his army into battle.

question: What does the text say about the pyramids?

answer: No answer

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

critique: It is incorrectly stated that no answer can be found.


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[simple wedding cake]
Source: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/489062840756731015/
Those trailblazing Romans!

They gave us law, roads, aqueducts, agricultural irrigation, plumbing and more.  But would you guess they also paved the way for what has evolved into show stopping wedding cakes, worthy of their own hit television shows?

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Before we even get to think about formal towering cakes and painterly cascading gum paste flowers, we have to go way back in time to the Roman Empire.  It all started with the Romans breaking wheat or barley bread over a bride’s or the couples’ head(s) and sprinkling them with the crumbs.  The symbolism of this custom ranged from the groom’s dominance over the bride to wishes for the couple’s fertility and abundance.  Medieval nuptials weren’t much more glamorous, and were consecrated with unadorned biscuits.

[elegant wedding cake]
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Fast forward a couple of centuries, and people had started stacking up those biscuits.  If a bride could stretch over the biscuit pile to bestow a kiss upon her new husband, the fortunes would smile upon their union.  Croquembouche (that delightful pièce montée of cream puffs, wrapped in a gossamer web of caramelized spun sugar) eventually morphed out of this tradition when some French pastry chef’s muse was working overtime.

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Around the 1600’s, sugar was becoming more readily available, albeit still quite costly. Because the more refined the sugar, the whiter (and more expensive) it was, a very white wedding cake bespoke the family’s affluence, as well as the bride’s innocence.  To economize on the little bit of sugar that they could afford, the less affluent decorated their slightly-sweetened cakes with a paste fashioned out of almonds and sugar – the forerunner of fondant, which has actually been around for centuries.  Prior to the days of refrigeration, fondant was used to cover dense wedding fruit cakes as they aged (sometimes for as long as 6 months).  Upon serving, the fondant was usually discarded.  (Even now, many people love the look, but don’t actually eat it.)  Similarly, the traditional delectable and aromatic fruit and rum/wine delicacy Jamaican/Caribbean Black Cake is still covered in fondant or royal icing.

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Starting around the Victorian era in Europe, cakes grew increasingly elaborate and came to resemble today’s wedding cake masterpieces.  Starting with Queen Victoria’s cake and continuing with cakes for Charles and Diana, and Fergie and Andrew, Saudi and Swedish royal wedding cakes have become the stuff of legend.

More modernly, here in the American South, the groom’s cake was born.  It has since morphed into sometimes elaborately detailed nods to the groom’s interest, on a day that can seem to center around showcasing the bride.  Typically, it’s meant to serve about a quarter of the guests or fewer.  (Depending on the complexity of design and the labor involved, a groom’s cake can potentially get to be quite costly, despite being so much smaller than the wedding cake.)

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Today, the English still favor wedding cakes made of a dense fruitcake, and covered in a thin layer of apricot jam and marzipan, then covered in fondant or royal icing for an exceptionally flawless finish.  Europeans used to opt for smaller wedding cakes, but are catching up with us in the trend of preferring a showpiece.

Contemporary wedding cake can tell guests a lot about the couple joining their lives.  It can reflect the couple’s personal style or design sensibility.  For instance, some brides are all about the “bling belts” around the tiers, and the Swarovski crystal monogram as a cake topper.  Then there are the weddings where a beautiful, simple buttercream cake with fresh organic flowers is the only thing that will do.  But no matter the design or ingredients, the newlyweds’ first act as husband and wife is a nurturing one: feeding each other wedding cake.  This custom symbolizes taking care of each other, as well as joining lives and sharing abundance with each other, and loved ones.

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Plain or elaborate, the wedding cake will always be a sweetly integral part of the first day of a married couple’s new life together.  On no other day of their lives will there be an occasion for so meaningful a cake.

question: What does the text say about the symbolism of wedding cakes?

answer: In ancient Rome, the breaking of wheat or barley bread over the bride's head and sprinkling the crumbs was symbolic of the groom's dominance over the bride, or wishes for fertility and abundance. In the Middle Ages, unadorned biscuits were consecrated. In the 1600s, white sugar was still expensive, so the less affluent decorated their cakes with a paste made of almonds and sugar. This was the forerunner of fondant, which was used to cover dense wedding fruit cakes as they aged.

critique: The answer omits the symbolism of wedding cakes in modern times.

critique: The answer omits the symbolism of feeding each other wedding cake.

critique: The answer omits the symbolism of the cake today.

critique: The answer would be better if it focused on the symbolism of the actual cakes.

critique: The answer does not mention the symbolism of wedding cakes today.

text: The answer does not mention the symbolism of cake in the Middle Ages and Early Modern period


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SIR WILLIAM ARROL & CO. was a leading Scottish civil engineering and construction business founded by William Arrol and based in Glasgow. It built some of the most famous bridges in the United Kingdom including the second Tay Bridge, the Forth Bridge and Tower Bridge in London.

Early history

The Company was founded by William Arrol, born in Houston, Renfrewshire in 1839, the fourth child of Thomas Arrol, a cotton spinner. He started work at the age of nine in a cotton mill, having passed himself off as thirteen. In 1850, the family moved to Paisley and William found work at Coats’s Cotton Thread Manufacturing making bobbins. At the age of fourteen he was apprenticed to a blacksmith at Paisley, supplementing his practical education with night school classes and the purchase of books on engineering.[1]

At end of his apprenticeship William Arrol worked as a journeyman blacksmith with mixed success. Work was not easy to find and in 1858, now aged nineteen, he took a job at Ker’s factory at Paisley. Eventually he was engaged as a foreman at Laidlaw’s Engineering Works in Glasgow. Here he was entrusted with his first bridges: the Greenock and Ayrshire Railway at Greenock in 1885 and the West Pier at Brighton 1866. After two years, Arrol had saved enough money to set up with a friend as boiler and girder makers. However, they incurred heavy losses through non-payment by customers and the partnership was dissolved. On his own again with his small works in Glasgow, in 1871 he was given the construction of railway bridges on the Balerno line in Edinburgh.[2]

In 1872, now in his early thirties, Arrol left his old works and moved to Dalmarnock in south Glasgow. His first important contract was for a bridge over the Clyde at Bothwell for the North British Railway. This bridge, which was 120 feet above the water, was notable for Arrol’s introduction of the idea of building the girders on land and rolling them out pier to pier. In 1875 he built the first of the two great bridges for the Caledonian Railway over the Clyde. Faced by a strike by the riveters he invented a hydraulic riveting machine, later to enjoy widespread use in the shipbuilding industry. [3]

The Great Bridges

December 1879 saw the great Tay Bridge disaster where the railway bridge collapsed under the lateral pressure of high winds, barely a year after it had opened. William Arrol was awarded the contract for the new bridge. Construction of the new Tay Bridge was started in 1882 and it opened in 1887. Almost simultaneously, William Arrol was also working on the Forth Bridge. Construction began in 1882 and when it was opened in1890 it had the longest single cantilever bridge span in the world. William Arrol’s commitment to these two bridges was rewarded with a knighthood: Sir William Arrol & Company Ltd was incorporated in June 1893.[4] The completion of the two Scottish bridges gave Sir William Arrol an international reputation and in the succeeding years bridges were built around Great Britain, Europe and as far as Australia. Perhaps the best known was London’s Tower Bridge opened in 1894, where Sir William Arrol erected all the steel work.[5]

Diversification

The development of Dalmarnock Works to cope with Arrol’s increased business involved the construction of new buildings with large spans and roofs of steel and glass which let in light throughout the building. Their size allowed the installation of large overhead cranes with up to 100 tons lifting capacity. This became an activity in its own right as similar buildings were constructed for other companies.[6] Also arising out of Dalmarnock Works and bridgebuilding were cranes. particularly for shipbuilding; they had a loading capacity ranging from five to 150 tons. The most famous crane. the largest of its time, is the Titan Crane completed in 1907; a gigantic cantilever crane of 150-ton capacity. for John Brown & Company.[7] With this increased range of activity, the Dalmarnock Works occupied 17 acres and employed 2000 men plus thousands more working on outside contracts. Sir William died in 1913 but the Company continued as an independent entity until 1969.[8]

Notable projects

[View of the cantilever construction of the Forth Bridge] [The Forth Bridge built by Sir William Arrol & Co.|alt=Colour photograph of the Forth Bridge. ]

Bridges

Bridges built by the company include:

-   Caledonian Railway Bridge across the River Clyde completed in 1878
-   Tay Rail Bridge completed in 1887
-   Forth Bridge completed in 1890
-   Tower Bridge in London completed in 1894
-   North Bridge in Edinburgh completed in 1897
-   Redheugh Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne completed in 1901
-   Connel Bridge completed in 1903
-   Nile Bridge at Cairo completed in 1908
-   Tees Transporter Bridge completed in 1911
-   Warrington Transporter Bridge completed in 1916
-   Keadby Bridge completed in 1916
-   Southwark Bridge in London completed in 1921
-   White Cart Bridge completed in 1923
-   Jubilee Bridge (Walney) completed in 1908
-   Jubilee Bridge (Queensferry) completed in 1927
-   Corporation Bridge in Grimsby completed in 1928
-   Wearmouth Bridge completed in 1929

[A closeup of the central section of the second Tay Bridge|alt=Colour photograph of the central section of the second Tay Bridge]

-   Tsoelike Suspension Bridge in Lesotho completed in 1930
-   Forth Road Bridge completed in 1964
-   Deptford Railroad Bridge completed in 1964
-   Severn Bridge completed in 1966
-   The second Craigellachie Bridge completed in 1970
-   The Humber Bridge completed in 1981

Cranes

-   Titan Clydebank, completed in 1907
-   Titan Crane, Fairfield, completed in 1911
-   250-ton crane, HMNB Portsmouth, dated 1912, demolished 1984[9]
-   Titan Crane, James Watt Dock Crane, completed in 1917
-   Titan Crane, Barclay Curle, completed in 1920
-   Blocksetter Travelling Titan (South African Harbours and Railways); for use at Durban, completed prior to 1932[10]
-   Blocksetter Travelling Hercules (South African Harbours and Railways); for use at Table Bay, completed prior to 1932[11]
-   Blocksetter Travelling Hercules; for use at Ceuta, completed prior to 1932[12]

Titanic

[Workers leaving the Harland & Wolff shipyard in early 1911. The RMS _Titanic_ can be seen in the background, underneath the Arrol Gantry.] The company was contracted by Harland and Wolff Shipyard, Belfast, to construct a large gantry (known as the Arrol Gantry) for the construction of three new super-liners, one of which was called the RMS _Titanic_. Like the ships themselves, the gantry crane was one of the largest built at the time, comparing with transporter bridges in length, height and capability.[13]

Hikitia

[Hikitia at the Taranaki St wharf in Wellington] The company also built the crane for the Hikitia in 1926, which is thought to be the last fully operational self-propelled steam crane in the world.

Demise of the business

The company was acquired by Clarke Chapman in 1969 and the Dalmarnock Works were closed in 1986.[14]

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title: Sir William Arrol & Co.

question: Summarize William Arrol's life before his thirties.

answer: William Arrol was born in 1839. He started work at the age of nine in a cotton mill. He worked in a cotton thread manufacturing making bobbins. He was apprenticed to a blacksmith at the age of fourteen. He worked as a journeyman blacksmith. He worked as a foreman at Laidlaw's Engineering Works.

critique: The answer omits the fact that Arrol worked as a boiler and girder maker.

critique: Went over the 2-line summary requirement

critique: The answer should mention his education.

critique: It's omitted that Arrol's first important contract was for a bridge over the Clyde at Bothwell for the North British Railway.

critique: The answer omits the fact that Arrol was given the construction of railway bridges on the Balerno line in Edinburgh.

critique: The answer omits the time period between his apprenticeship and his work at Laidlaw's Engineering Works.

text: It's omitted that he was entrusted with some of his first bridges, one being the West Pier in 1866.

question: What does the text say about why Dalmarnock Works had to close?

answer: No answer

critique: The answer should mention that the company was acquired by Clarke Chapman in 1969 and the Dalmarnock Works were closed in 1986.

critique: The answer should mention the company's demise.

critique: The answer could mention the company's demise.

critique: The answer should mention the demise of the company.


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The HG 85 (_Hand Granate M1985_) is a round fragmentation hand grenade designed for the Swiss Armed Forces and still produced by RUAG Ammotec in Switzerland. HG 85 is the internal designation of the Swiss Army and replaces the HG 43 from WWII.

On detonation the steel body, containing 155g TNT, releases around 1800 fragments weighing on average 0.1 grams. UK grenade range safety data suggests the L109 - and by extension all live versions - may represent a danger at ranges up to 200 m.[1] Intended for use mainly when fighting in built-up areas, trench clearing, and wood clearing, it is effective against unprotected personnel up to away, and protected personnel up to .

Function

The grenade is spherical with a bushing on the top threaded internally to accept the DM 82 CH fuze mechanism.[2] Due to its specially constructed fuze and packaging, the grenade is considered very secure. It is designed to be effective against opponents wearing body armour, up to 20 layers of Kevlar and 1.6mm of titanium.[3]

A supplementary spring steel safety clip is clipped over the safety lever and bushing on top of the grenade preventing the safety lever from moving.

Variants

L109A1

In September 2000 a six-year contract with Swiss Ammunition Enterprise Corporation (a RUAG subsidiary) was announced, committing the UK to purchase around 363,000 grenades for combat and live training, first deliveries scheduled for March 2001.

The L109 is the British designation for the HG 85. It differs from the HG 85 in that it has a special safety clip (matte black in colour, which is similar to the safety clip on the American M67 grenade.[4]

The L109 is deep bronze green in colour with golden yellow stencilling, and a rough exterior comparable to light sandpaper, and a yellow band around the top bushing, and weighs 465gm.[5] Markings give the designation “GREN HAND HE L109A1”, a manufacturer marking “SM” meaning “Swiss Munitions”, and a lot number. (Markings on the safety lever give the designation and lot number of the fuze.)

Once the safety pin is pulled, the grenade is live but so long as the fly-off lever (“spoon”) is kept depressed while the grenade is held (and the grenade can be held indefinitely with the pin out) it can be safely returned to storage so long as the fly-off safety lever is still in the closed position and the safety pin reinserted. However, if thrown - or the lever allowed to rise - the protective plastic cover falls away and the striker, under pressure of the striker spring, begins to rotate on its axis. This causes the safety lever to be thrown clear, the striker continues to rotate until it hits the percussion cap, which fires and ignites the delay pellet. The heat of the burning delay pellet melts solder holding a retaining ring, allowing the detonator to move under the influence of a spring from the safe to armed position. The delay pellet continues to burn and after between 3 and 4 seconds burns out and produces a flash that forces aside a flap valve allowing ignition. When the flash reaches the detonator this initiates a booster charge which in turn initiates the main explosive filling.

L110A1

The L110 (Drill Grenade) is an entirely inert (no explosive content) version of the L109.

Identical in size, weight and shape, as the live grenade and is used for training purposes, specifically correct handling and throwing. It can be easily distinguished from the live grenade as it is dark blue with white markings [6] (see below).

The body is solid aluminium with a textured plastic coating made in the same form as the live grenade, the textured coating ensuring a good gripping surface. A hole drilled up from the bottom indicates an empty store as well as ensuring the drill grenade is of the same weight as a live grenade. A bushing on top of the grenade has a dummy fuze mechanism permanently attached with a slot for the pull ring to clip into to prevent it being accidentally pulled. The fuze mechanism, under the plastic cover is very similar in appearance to the American fuze mechanisms. Internally there is an extension on the striker to allow it to be re-cocked during training and there is a leaf spring safety that clips around the safety lever and neck of the grenade preventing the lever from rotating even if the safety pin is pulled.

The markings are 'GREN HAND INERT DRILL L110A1' and a manufacturers marking “SM” meaning Swiss Munitions. The fuze mechanism is marked on the wide bottom portion of the lever “HG2 DM 82 CH”.

L111A1

This practice grenade has a small simulation charge (flash/bang) that imitates a live grenade for training purposes. It is distinguishable from the wholly inert L110 by being a much lighter blue and is fitted with a distinctive gold/orange plastic cap and safety lever.[7]

The body of the L111A1 is made of steel and is covered in a textured plastic material with and has the word 'PRACTICE' embossed near the top of the body, near a top portion is larger than the bushing on the live grenade. Like the L110 there is a large aperture in the bottom of the grenade which demonstrates it is not a live grenade but in the L111A this aperture allow gas from the practice fuze to escape. Consisting of two parts, a grey reusable striker mechanism and an L162 practice fuze (which has a blue body with a brown base and is fitted with a silver washer) the practice fuze is fitted into the bottom of the reusable striker mechanism then the entire assembly is screwed into the top of the grenade. In this version the safety lever is attached by a plastic strap to prevent loss, the entire unit, apart from the expended L162 practice fuze, being reused.

Markings, again in white, include 'GREN HAND PRAC L111A1', a manufacturers mark 'SM' meaning Swiss Munitions, and a lot number.

Nr300

The Nr300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85. It is exactly like the L109. There is also the Nr330.[8][9]

Users

HG 85 entered service in the Swiss Army in 1985. It is also used in a number of other European armies and armies in the Middle and Far East.

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Notes

There is another HG 84 from Arges in Austria, which is designed to other specifications and has a plastic body.[10]

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title: HG 85

question: Describe the L109A1 variant of the grenade.

answer: The L109A1 variant of the grenade is deep bronze green in color with golden yellow stencling with a rough exterior, similar to that of light sandpaper.

critique: "with golden yellow stencling" - golden yellow stencling is an adjective describing the color of the grenade and is wrong. It should be "stenciling"

critique: The answer should mention the safety clip.

critique: The L109A1 variant is also the British designation for the HG 85.

critique: The answer should mention the L109's safety features.

question: Describe everything in the article relating to safety clips.

answer: The safety clip is clipped over the safety lever and bushing on top of the grenade preventing the safety lever from moving. The L109 is the British designation for the HG 85. It differs from the HG 85 in that it has a special safety clip.

critique: The answer should mention that the L109A1 has a special safety clip.

critique: The L109 is not the only grenade that has a special safety clip.

critique: The safety clip is clipped over the safety lever and bushing on top of the grenade preventing the safety lever from moving.

critique: The safety clip is clipped over the safety lever and bushing on top of the grenade preventing the safety lever from moving. The L109 is the British designation for the HG 85. It differs from the HG 85 in that it has a special safety clip.

critique: The safety features of the L109 are irrelevant to the question.

question: Describe the shape of the grenade.

answer: It is spherical but with a bushing on top threaded internally to accept the DM 82 CH fuze mechanism.

critique: The answer should mention the safety clip.

critique: The answer should mention the grenade's fragmentation.

critique: The fuze mechanism is not relevant to the question.

critique: The answer omits the fact that the grenade is hollow.

critique: Does not include the statement "it is effective against unprotected personnel up to away, and protected personnel up to ." This describes the shape/dimensions of the grenade. Include this in the answer.

question: Which countries use variations of this grenade

answer: The UK, Switzerland, Austria, and the Netherlands

critique: The UK, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands are used as examples. The question was specifically which countries use variations of this grenade, so the answer should specify which variations.

critique: The Netherlands are not mentioned in the article, the answer should be "the UK"

critique: The answer could be phrased as a complete sentence.


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_THE INVISIBLES_ is a British 2008 comedy drama series created and written by William Ivory for the BBC. It was produced by Company Pictures, shot in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Premise

Maurice Riley (Head) and Syd Woolsey (Clarke), are “The Invisibles”, a team of retired master burglars. After a string of successful crimes during the 1980s — during which they were never apprehended or identified by the authorities — they retired with their wives to the Spanish Mediterranean coast. In their heyday, the media turned them into minor folk heroes.

Now getting long in the tooth, they give in to homesickness and return to England, settling in a quiet Devon fishing village. They still have enough money to support themselves comfortably (though not as extravagantly as they might be used to), and look forward to a quiet life of fishing and the benefits of the NHS. Circumstances, however, conspire to pull them back to a life of crime. Woolsey's son (Tighe) is in trouble with mobsters, and the son of a former associate (Lennox Kelly) idolizes them and wants them to teach him the business. On top of this, they're feeling old and bored. Early capers prove to them that security technology and the brutality of the criminal life have changed dramatically in two decades, and they've lost their edge as well. But the excitement is undeniable, and they try to make a go of it.

Maurice's wife Barbara (Agutter), initially resistant to their plans, can't deny the positive effect it has on Maurice's demeanour. Their daughter, Grace (Emily Head), is completely unaware how Dad made his money or what he does when he goes out for the evening.[1]

Cast

-   Warren Clarke as Syd Woolsey
-   Anthony Head as Maurice Riley
-   Dean Lennox Kelly as Hedley Huthwaite
-   Jenny Agutter as Barbara Riley
-   Emily Head as Grace Riley
-   Paul Barber as Young Nick
-   Mina Anwar as Helen Huthwaite
-   Darren Tighe as Joe Woolsey

Music

The music was especially commissioned and composed by Nick Green and Tristin Norwell. The brass parts were performed by Guy Barker and Phil Todd.

Production

The series was filmed in the Northern Ireland village of Portaferry, County Down which was considered a good look alike for a Devon village without being so crowded.

It was originally commissioned under the title _Desperados_[2] but was changed to _The Invisibles_ to match the name used by Head and Clarke's characters, and in reference to how people become “invisible” in society as they get older.[3]

The BBC confirmed in March 2009 that it would not be renewing the series for a second season.[4]

DVD

It was released on DVD 14 July 2008 in the UK, and 26 May 2009 in the US.

Episodes

  Episode 1- First aired: 1 May 2008
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  After fifteen years of living it up in the Costa del Sol, Maurice Riley and Syd Woolsey are back in Britain. Mo is determined to keep his promise to his wife and not return to crime, but Syd's son is in trouble and the only way they can help bail him out is to rob again. With the help of their old colleague's son Hedley, the boys try one last job. Or so they say.
  Episode 2- First aired: 8 May 2008
  Maurice and Syd are shocked when Knacker, a copper from their past, rents the flat below them. Maurice struggles to keep him away from his visiting daughter, who doesn't know about his criminal history. Things get much worse for the boys when Knacker reveals he has evidence that could send them both down for a very long time - unless they do a job for him. They complete the job, but Knacker is seen by the authorities and blamed for the crime. He dies during the escape of natural causes, explaining to Mo he wanted the stuff for his wife.
  Episode 3- First aired: 15 May 2008
  Maurice is rattled when Barbara befriends a local aristocrat. When her bracelet is stolen, Maurice is convinced he knows the culprit and will stop at nothing to prove he's right. Meanwhile, Syd runs into his first love and as sparks fly again, he completely goes off the boil.
  Episode 4- First aired: 22 May 2008
  Maurice decides to try and crack the one safe that he could never open, the iron lady, ignoring warnings from Hedley and Syd of a curse on the safe. But, is it really a safe at all? Or is it just a distraction, the real safe, a much smaller one always right next to it. After, he cracks it he makes a getaway. And what beautiful prize does he get for his troubles? A paint bomb! Poof. And the trio of criminals end up looking like the smurfs.
  Episode 5- First aired: 29 May 2008
  Hedley considers leaving the gang and giving up his life of crime after finding out that his wife is pregnant.
  Episode 6- First aired: 5 June 2008
  After their doctor suffers a heart attack, Maurice and Syd realize that they're getting old. They both about trying to be young in very different ways: Syd tries cool clothes, roof jumping and other junkie related stuff, while Mo attempts to stop being short-tempered and become calm and peaceful, to give himself less stress. Barbara actually tries to encourage the weakling Mo to steal the real violin, which belonged to their daughter, but, she knows she's been given back a fake. After bodging the attempt to retrieve the stolen violin, they find themselves in a police siege in the pub. Hedley pretends to be a hostage and Syd and Mo get to grips that they're becoming old. They injure Syd's son in the genital area to get him out of the pub and tell Barbara how passes the message on, so, that their mentor knows what to do. They then escape, disguised and drive a motorbike out through the police squad and to safety, leaving their “Hostage” knocked out on the floor. They all celebrate with a big party in the jacuzzi, to the Invisibles final crime.

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title: The Invisibles (TV series)

question: Summarize what the text states about the production of the television series.

answer: The series was filmed in the Northern Ireland village of Portaferry, County Down. The BBC confirmed in March 2009 that it would not renew the series for a second season. The series was released on DVD on July 14, 2008 in the UK, and May 26, 2009 in the US.

critique: "The series was released on DVD on July 14, 2008 in the UK, and May 26, 2009 in the US." - this is irrelevant and should be removed.

critique: The answer should mention the original title.

critique: The DVD release isn't relevant to the production.

critique: The series was filmed in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

critique: The answer omits that the show was commissioned under the title Desperados.

question: How successful was the television series, the Invisibles?

answer: The series was not renewed for a second season.

critique: The answer could be more specific about the reason for the show's cancellation.

critique: The answer should mention the number of episodes.

critique: The series was renewed for a second season but it was canceled after airing only six episodes.

critique: The answer should mention the reason for the show's cancellation.

critique: The series was not renewed for a second season, but it was not successful in the first place.

critique: The article does not mention the reason why the show was canceled.

critique: The article does not say anything about the success of the show.

question: Summarize the premise of the television series, the Invisibles.

answer: The Invisibles is a television series about a team of retired master burglars. The team is led by Maurice Riley and Syd Woolsey. The Invisibles are led back to a life of crime when Woolsey's son is in trouble with mobsters. The team is also feeling old and bored with retirement, thus they decide to make a go at it.

critique: The answer could mention the circumstances that pull the team back into crime.

critique: The answer could mention that the series was cancelled.

critique: Doesn't mention the circumstances that pull them back to a life of crime.

critique: The answer should mention that the team is pulled back into crime by circumstances.

critique: The answer should mention that the Invisibles are pulled back into crime by circumstances.

critique: The answer should mention that the team is led back to crime by circumstance.


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READING AND WRITING IS FUNDAMENTAL TO FUNCTION IN TODAY’S SOCIETY.

NOT BEING ABLE TO, FOR EXAMPLE, UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS ON A MEDICINE BOTTLE IS A SCARY THOUGHT.

DID YOU KNOW THAT ON AVERAGE:

-   1 in 5 adolescents and 1 in 5 adults in Europe lack the literacy skills to do so?
-   11 persons in every European street can not read or write well?
-   4 children in every European school class have literacy problems?

OUR DREAM IS THAT EVERY EUROPEAN ADULT CAN READ AND WRITE WELL ENOUGH TO FULLY AND INDEPENDENTLY PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY.

THE AIM OF LITERACY WEEK 2015 IS TO ORGANISE EVENTS THROUGHOUT EUROPE TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THIS DREAM AND TO START ACTING ON IT.

The European Literacy Week, endorsed by Casino Online Portugal (the Portuguese online casino review website) started on International Literacy Day (September 8) and ended on the 17 September 2015 with an event for high-level influencers in Brussels.

Events

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| HOW I BECAME A WRITER                                                 |
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| SPEECH THERAPY MAGAZINE                                               |
| Sep 7 – Sep 17, Woerden, NL                                           |
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| Sep 7 – Sep 18, Milton Keynes, GB                                     |
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| Sep 7 – Sep 11, Den Bosch, NL                                         |
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question: What does the text say about the 2015 European Literacy Week and the importance of literacy to society?

answer: The 2015 European Literacy Week was endorsed by Casino Online Portugal. The aim of the week was to organize events throughout Europe to raise awareness for the dream of every European adult being able to read and write well enough to fully and independently participate in society. The week started on International Literacy Day (September 8) and ended on the 17th of September 2015 with an event for high-level influencers in Brussels.

critique: The repetition of "international" could be gone. It's unnecessary.

critique: The week started on the 8th of September.

critique: It's omitted that 1 in 5 adolescents and 1 in 5 adults in Europe lack the literacy skills to do so.

critique: The answer should mention the statistics about literacy in Europe.

critique: The answer should mention that the week was endorsed by Casino Online Portugal.


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Stepping on cracks had never been something Jim liked doing. Although he didn’t have a mother whose back would break from it, he would still avoid the cracks in the pavement on the way to work every morning. He absolutely hated going to work, but not for the reasons most of us would think. Not because his boss was a troll, literally, or because the receptionist had bucked teeth that went down past her chin (yes, again, literally), but because of many other things. Two of those things being the atrocities he would see and endure on his way to work, as well as the fact that his job was boring and required him to do nothing, literally. In the elevator up Jim awkwardly tried to avoid eye contact with the elephant in the room. He was literally an elephant, one named Marshal. He took up a lot of room everywhere he went and would make any situation astonishingly awkward with his mere presence. Think: a big blue cartoony elephant. Jim was small. At 2 feet tall (2’2” actually), he was rarely noticed by anyone. He was bold except for the center of his head, where there was a 3 inch long little orange-red patch of hair.

As Jim climbed onto his chair and sat down in front of his computer screen, he couldn’t help but think of his old appearance: 6’5 with toned skeletal muscles and a great head of wavy brown hair. Living in a world where your appearance changes very suddenly and drastically as you reach adulthood and monsters with strangely arranged faces roamed the streets, however, Jim wasn’t exactly up to the task of figuring out why his ill fate had befallen him on his 21st birthday. Jim was snapped out of his day dream by his boss, the troll with a green eye and a grotesque face that nobody could love. “Jim! Why are you day dreaming? I’m telling you, the next time I catch you doing something I will give you an official warning!” said the troll. That was Jim’s 563rd time being warned about an official warning that year and although he found it absolutely stupid that his job was to do nothing, that his boss would do nothing but shout at the employees and attempt to make them feel bad (or die from his breath), his co-workers were unbearably meek and quiet and his boss never actually gave him official warnings, he just sat there and took whatever was said to him and sank lower into his chair, weakly. Something that he did bring him some excitement, though, was that every time his boss shouted at him he would lose a few hairs. Also, every time Marshal his elephant coworker made things awkward for everybody he would become slightly more elephant and awkward looking. Also, every time his boss was a/an (insert insulting term here) to anyone he would become slightly harder to look at and smell worse.

On the way home from work, Jim was attacked 6 times by 6 different people who didn’t really look like people. He also saw 5 murders by monstrous looking people on other monstrous looking people. All this was becoming a daily part of his life, despite the profound impact it initially had on him, and everything seemed to only get worse around him; People got uglier, people got meaner, Jim became smaller and lost more hair. Everything was deteriorating.

As Jim turned the key in the lock of his front door he saw, out of the corner of his eye, a large man approaching him rapidly. The 7’ tall zombie-looking creature slowly attempted to take a bite out of Jim’s second favorite drinking arm. On most days, Jim would have conceded and let him eat his entire arm but he was tired of being a victim. He pushed the creature off him, causing it to trip and fall into oncoming traffic where it was gruesomely hit by a car and lost its head. Jim felt a strange itch on the top of his head, followed by a piercing hair that made its way through his scalp. This was immediately followed by intense pain in his legs and the realization that his pants weren’t long enough anymore. Jim defended himself for once in his life, grew a few inches and grew a hair.

To the reader:
If you have read this far, then thank you. This is an experimental story I wrote in this obscure genre. I was trying to use the strange appearances of all the characters to represent their bad character traits. Essentially, in the story, the characters take on the appearance of their bad personality traits which tend to get worse because of the human tendency to give up when things are bad instead of changing.

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title: A story i wrote highlighting a problem in human society. Hope you enjoy

question: What does the text say about Jim?

answer: Jim is a small man that works 11 hours a day, six days a week. He was formerly 6'5 with toned muscles, but on his 21st birthday, his appearance was changed to his current 2'2" self. Jim goes through extreme poverty and gets attacked by monstrous looking creatures on his way home. He also endures the sudden change of being dismembered by the monster in swollen wonderland. Jim's boss literally yells at him every day and ignores Jim's requests to be less of a troll.

critique: The response inaccurately mentions that Jim works 11 hours a day, six days a week.

critique: The response contains inaccurate information.

critique: It is incorrect that he endures the sudden change of being dismembered by the monster in swollen wonderland.

critique: The answer is a bit confusing and incoherent.

critique: The answer is inaccurate and should be rewritten.

critique: Doesn't mention the fact that Jim is bullied by his boss.

critique: Information about Jim's workday is not relevant.

question: What does the text say about Jim's boss?

answer: Jim's boss, the troll, is literally a troll. His face is ugly and he wears a green eye. He has given Jim 563 official warnings that year for daydreaming too much about his old appearance, but he never meant it. He just rewards his employees for good work. Marshal the elephant was given an official warning for Jim punching his boss.

critique: The last sentence is not relevant to the question.

critique: The response contains inaccurate information.

critique: - The second and third sentences contain inaccurate information.

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

text: It's incorrect to say he "wears" a green eye, change this to "has".

question: What does the text say about Jim's family?

answer: No answer

critique: The text clearly mentions that Jim doesn't have a mother who would break her back if he stepped on a crack.

critique: Readers can take away that Jim has no family.


text:
    During life people are called many things, some good, some bad. Within a short eight years I’ve been called; a student, worker, son, good listener, hero, savior, and many more. Since I was ten I’ve been talking people out of suicide online. During my eight years of helping people, I’ve helped many people, created an online organization, and learned many new things. This has forever and will constantly change my life.

    Many people ask me, how did this happen? How does a ten year old get mixed up with people’s lives? It was three days after my tenth birthday, the smell of my moms homemade cake was still tangible in the air. I logged onto the computer and found a chat room. I came across a man inside the room. He was talking about ending his life because his wife was cheating on him and getting his kids. My heart was in my ears beating hard, my palms were clammy and wet like a river. I talked with him till late in the night past any ten year olds bed time. This man was set and ready to die, a mere child stopped him. Me.

    A few months after helping the man, I met a girl my age who was rather interested in the “work” I did. She wanted to be part of the action. Lillie and I decided to work together helping people we would find in chat rooms. This continued for about a year. Lillie started to struggle with herself, the constant pressure of someone’s life in your hands at that young of an age takes a heavy toll upon the beholder. Lillie messaged me one night, “Dominic I have a problem” I asked her what it was and she stated, she wanted to die. She couldn’t take helping people anymore. I remember crying, panicking, wanting her to see it my way and not do what she was planning. It all ended so fast only three words remained “Lillie Signed Off.”

    Three years have passed since Lillie’s death, I created an online organization, filled with teens helping people out of dark thoughts. I created this organization in memory of Lillie. DarkShadows. DarkShadows, was constructed of teens from around the world, looking for people with suicidal thoughts that wanted to help prevent suicide. One hundred and ninety-seven teens joined DarkShadows. Each night we would have meetings and we would talk with one another to see if everyone was ok. I learned that this “job” is to hard for one child to take on alone day in and day out, there needs to be an escape route. DarkShadows showed some amazing results, the teens in DarkShadows were able to talk to five hundred plus people out of suicide. With every construction there is a destruction.

    I had a hard time destroying DarkShadows for I was proud of it. I closed down DarkShadows because the stress was enormous, two people were talking people into suicide, three people committed suicide from the pressure, and people started to not care. DarkShadows lasted three years and I was shocked that I could uphold it for so long, but I knew it had to go. I will never forget what I’ve learned from these past experiences.

    I’ve learned, many things over the past few years. I’ve learned that even though the world seems to burn like a raging fireball, there are many people out there still that care for others. I’ve learned that it doesn’t take a hero to save someone, you don’t need a utility belt, powers, cape, gadgets, or a “cool” name to save someone. All you need is a heart, and the will power, and the determination. Everyone is a hero in a way, you’re a hero to your kid, give someone some change for the bus, do something that is not expected from you. You are a hero.

    My life has changed drastically due to this “job”. I have become a better listener, I became mature, I met new people. I think back from when I was ten, I would have never imagined that helping that one guy would take me this far. I feel that due to this, I have a good understanding of people. I can “read” them easier. At times I have thought is it worth it? Is it worth spending hours upon hours helping someone that I don’t even know? When you help someone the end result of them being alive thanks to you is by far the best feeling you can think of. My life will never be the same due to this and for that I am grateful.

    During my short life span I’ve been a lot of things and experienced even more things. Do these names and experiences define me? Or simply give a better understanding of me? By helping one man live through the loss of his wife and kids. I met a great friend that I hold dear in my heart. I became a leader, making tough decisions for a lot of people. I learned, people still care for one another in this world. This has ultimately affected, and effected my life forever and I will never forget it. To be a Hero, you don’t need a cape or a utility belt, just a heart.

title: To Be A Hero You Need A Heart (True Story)

question: What would have happened if Lillie did not kill herself?

answer: Dominic owns and runs DarkShadows, a global organization that tries to help people in need as well as prevent suicide. If Lillie did not kill herself and was still part of his life, Dominic would have never created DarkShadows.

critique: The answer is a bit speculative. It is possible that Dominic would have started the group even if Lillie did not kill herself.

critique: "Dominic owns and runs DarkShadows, a global organization that tries to help people in need as well as prevent suicide. If Lillie did not kill herself and was still part of his life, Dominic would have never created DarkShadows." - this is incorrect. Dominic created DarkShadows because he was inspired by Lillie's death.

critique: Dominic created DarkShadows in memory of Lillie.


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BISSELL PRO CYCLING TEAM, or simply BISSELL, ()[1] was an elite men's cycling team registered in the United States as a UCI Continental. The team competed on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar and the UCI America Tour.

The team folded at the end of the 2013 season, after Bissell withdrew sponsorship for the team, and sponsored Axel Merckx's Bissell Development Team instead.[2]

Major wins

2005
    Stage 2, Tour of Southland, Karl Menzies
    Stage 5, Nature Valley Grand Prix, Richard England

2006
    [] United States National Under-23 Time Trial Championships, Brent Bookwalter
    1st [] New Zealand National Road Race Championships, Hayden Roulston
    Overall, [] New Zealand Cycle Classic, Hayden Roulston

        Stages 3, 5, 6 & 7, Hayden Roulston

    Overall, [] Tour de Vineyards, Hayden Roulston

        Stages 1, 2 & 3, Hayden Roulston

    Overall, [] Nature Valley Grand Prix, Karl Menzies

        Stage 1, Nathan O'Neill
        Stage 2, Greg Henderson
        Stage 4, Karl Menzies

    Overall, [] Tour of Southland, Hayden Roulston

        Stage 1, Hayden Roulston
        Stage 3, Greg Henderson

    Overall, [] Tour of Utah, Scott Moninger

        Stage 4, Scott Moninger

    Mount Evans Hill Climb, Scott Moninger
    Nevada City Classic, Scott Moninger
    Philadelphia International Championship, Greg Henderson
    Stage 1, Tour de Toona, Karl Menzies
    Stage 2, Herald Sun Tour, Karl Menzies
    Stage 2, Tour of the Gila, Scott Moninger
    Stage 3, Tour of the Gila, Gord Fraser
    Stage 4, Cascade Classic, Nathan O'Neill

2007
    Tour de Leelanau, Garrett Peltonen
    Chrono Champenois, Cameron Wurf
    Stage 1 & 9, Tour of Southland, Tom Zirbel
    Stage 2, Cascade Classic, Ben Jacques-Maynes
    Stage 7, Tour of Southland, Scott Zwizanski

2008
    Stage 1, Tour of Elk Grove, Tom Zirbel
    Stage 3, Nature Valley Grand Prix, Ben Jacques-Maynes
    Stage 3, Tour of the Gila, Tom Zirbel
    Stage 5, Tour of the Gila, Burke Swindlehurst
    Stage 5, Tour de Georgia, Richard England
    Stage 5, Tour of Utah, Tom Zirbel

2009
    [] New Zealand National Time Trial Championships, Jeremy Vennell
    [] Points classification, Tour of Southland, Patrick Bevin

        Stages 4 & 7, Patrick Bevin

    [Yellow-bibbed jersey] Team classification, Nature Valley Grand Prix
    [Yellow-bibbed jersey] Team classification, Tour of the Gila
    Stage 1, Cascade Cycling Classic, Ben Jacques-Maynes
    Stage 1, Tour of Elk Grove, Tom Zirbel
    Stage 3, Cascade Cycling Classic, Tom Zirbel
    1st Stage 6, Tour of Wellington, Jeremy Vennell

2010
    [] National Criterium Championships, Daniel Holloway
    [] Young rider classification, Tour of Utah, Ian Boswell
    [Yellow-bibbed jersey] Team classification, Redlands Bicycle Classic
    [Yellow-bibbed jersey] Team classification, Tour of Elk Grove
    Nevada City Classic, Ian Boswell
    Stages, 1 & 2, Tour de Vineyards, Patrick Bevin
    Stages, 2 & 3, Sea Otter Classic, Paul Mach
    Stage, 1, Sea Otter Classic, Jeremy Vennell
    Stage 1, Tour of Southland, Jeremy Vennell
    Stage 1, Tour of Elk Grove, Peter Latham

2011
    [] National Criterium Championships, Eric Young
    Overall, [] Tour de Vineyards, Patrick Bevin

        Stage 1, Patrick Bevin

    [] Mountains classification, Nature Valley Grand Prix, Kyle Wamsley
    [Yellow-bibbed jersey] Team classification, Nature Valley Grand Prix
    [Yellow-bibbed jersey] Team classification, Cascade Cycling Classic
    Prologue, Tour of Southland, Jeremy Vennell
    Stage 2, Tour of the Gila, Frank Pipp
    Stage 8, Tour of Southland, Patrick Bevin

2012
    [] Points classification, Tour of the Gila, Eric Young

        Stage 2, Eric Young

    [] Young rider classification, Cascade Cycling Classic, Carter Jones
    [] Mountains classification, Tour of Utah, Ben Jacques-Maynes
    [Yellow-bibbed jersey] Team classification, Redlands Bicycle Classic
    Univest Grand Prix, Patrick Bevin
    Stages 1, 2 &3, Redlands Bicycle Classic, Patrick Bevin
    Stages 1 & 2, Tour of Southland, Patrick Bevin
    Stage 5, Tour of Southland, Carter Jones

2013
    Overall, [] Sea Otter Classic, Kirk Carlsen

        Stage 3, Kirk Carlsen

    [] Mountains classification, Tour of California, Carter Jones
    [] Mountains classification, Tour de Beauce, Pat McCarty
    [] Mountains classification, Tour of Utah, Michael Torckler
    Stage 1, Cascade Cycling Classic, Phil Gaimon

Team roster

As of January 17, 2013.[3]

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[3]

title: Bissell (cycling team)

question: Describe some of the major wins that Bissell had.

answer: Some of the major wins that Bissell had were in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

critique: The answer should mention the specific wins.

critique: The answer should mention the wins by year.

critique: The answer should mention the specific years.

critique: The answer should include the specific wins.

question: What cycling team in today's times could find the Bissell cycling team as inspiration?

answer: No answer

critique: It appears there is no way to contact the site or to submit a response, so it is impossible to provide a response.