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[Uganda army chief says his troops are stuck in Somalia ]
“It has now implied that we cannot defend what we already have and neither can we effectively offend the enemy [Al-Shabaab] to degrade its capacity…. We’re stuck in Somalia” – Uganda Army Chief
BY RISDEL KSASIRA | THE MONITOR

The Chief of Defence Forces, GEN DAVID MUHOOZI, has said Ugandan soldiers deployed in Somalia to fight the al-Shabaab are stranded due to underfunding, logistical deficits and a challenged Somali national force.

In an interview with _The Monitor_ last Thursday, Gen Muhoozi said UPDF has, as a result, collapsed some of its forward operating bases to consolidate defensive strength and cannot launch attacks against al-Shabaab.

“It has now implied that we cannot defend what we already have and neither can we effectively offend the enemy to degrade [its] capacity. That is the dilemma we are in and that is why the TCCs (Troop Contributing Countries) met to put across the concerns of the mission so that with the international partners, we can find a way forward,” he said.

Uganda was first to deploy in Somalia in March 2007 and still has the largest number of soldiers in the 22,000-strong African Union Peacekeeping Mission (AMISOM). Other troop contributors include Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

Presidents, military and technical leaders from the TCCs, together with donors, met in Kampala in February to iron out the teething problems hamstringing Amisom operations.

While opening that meeting, Uganda’s Foreign Affairs ministry permanent secretary Patrick Mugoya noted: “The international community recognizes the role of all Amisom Troop Contributing Countries in stabilizing Somalia, although the support from them is not commensurate with the task at hand.”

EARLIER CONCERNS

The high-level summit was held months after President Museveni in September 2017 offered to send an additional 5,000 troops as long as funding and logistical support were guaranteed.

The United Nations Security Council instead voted to have foreign troops in Somalia DRAW DOWN THEIR FORCES in calculations to hand the Horn of Africa’s country’s security management to its national forces.

That Somali army, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces said during last week’s interview, has no capacity as of now to even hold areas already captured by Amisom troops.

Asked if he meant that the UPDF is stuck in Somalia, Gen Muhoozi spoke of a “mismatch between what we want to do and what we have. That’s why we are talking about reviewing our operations.”

“Our ambition was bigger than the troops we had,” he said, “you find that you have moved forward but your rear is insecure; it is vulnerable because there are no holding forces which ideally should be coming from the Somali.”

RISKS

He added: “As you take supplies because you are road-bound, you are predictable. The enemy’s weapon of choice is Improvised Explosive Devices that degrade your vehicles and manpower every day. So we are looking at all sorts of ways that can minimize attrition on those things that are avoidable.”

The CDF said Amisom troops would be safer and more effective at the frontline with air mobility and force multipliers such as attack helicopters as well as guaranteed funding and logistical supplies.

“…the mission is underfunded, expectations are high but not matched by the support to achieve those expectations especially the resources to do the job and do it quickly. It was exacerbated by the recent drawdown by the UN Security Council,” he said.

“Our ambition was bigger than the troops we had,” he said, “you find that you have moved forward but your rear is insecure; it is vulnerable because there are no holding forces which ideally should be coming from the Somalis.”

question: What is the reason for Uganda troops becoming involved in Somalia?

answer: They were sent to Somalia to fight the al-Shabaab.

critique: It is omitted that the reason for the deployment is to stabilize Somalia.

critique: Doesn't mention the UN Security Council vote.

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

critique: The answer should include the reason for the fight.

critique: It is omitted that they are there as part of the African Union Peacekeeping Mission.

critique: The answer should mention the reason for the war.

question: What does the article say about the control Somalia has over the situation?

answer: No answer

critique: The article says the Ugandan soldiers are stranded and the Somali national forces have no capacity of holding the areas that are captured by AMISOM troops. This shows the control Somalia has over the situation.

critique: The answer should mention the Somali national force.

critique: The article implies that the Somali national forces are not capable of taking back control of the country.

critique: The article clearly states that the Somali national force has no capacity to hold areas captured by Amisom troops.

critique: The article does not answer this question.

critique: The article says that the Somali national forces have no capacity to hold areas already captured by the Amisom troops.

question: What does the article reveal about the nature of warfare against al-Shabaab?

answer: Delays in the conflict and logistical issues with provisioning in the territories of Somali civilians, along with underfunding, have hampered the UPDF's attempts to degrade al-Shabaab's capacity. For this reason, the TCC have forwarded mutual responses with the international partners on how to move forward. This, further aggravated by the UN's decision to drawdown foreign troops in Somalia, has put up anotherhost for failure for the regional forces to degrade al-Shabaab.

critique: The article does not mention any specific details about the nature of warfare against al-Shabaab.

critique: The response contains several grammatical errors.

critique: The article does not mention a war against al-Shabaab.

critique: The response contains some information that is not relevant to the question.

critique: The article does not mention anything about the nature of warfare against al-Shabaab.

critique: The UPDF doesn't seem to be hampered by logistical issues with provisioning in the territories of Somali civilians.

question: What does the article say about the likely future of the war?

answer: No answer

critique: The passage discusses problems with funding, strategies and Somalia's army, which could potentially impact how the war is fought.

critique: Add that the article does not go into the future of the war.

critique: The article does not discuss the future of the war.

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This story was based around the line 'Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer' taken from a poem called The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe.

As I rode my grey stallion over the sweeping valleys surrounding my kingdom, I came across the morning sun. The penetrating rays shone over the misty lowlands, filling both the skies and the heavens with what seemed like everlasting light. This transcendent aurora beneath me had only just begun its solemn, yet necessary journey, as had I. The crisp chill gently scratched my cheeks, and my long, auburn hair billowed in the wind. In the distance, the outline of a bird could be seen, soaring high up against the clouds, looking for some unsuspecting prey to swoop down upon. I knew that there would be many victims today.

The reds and blues of the enemy were visible on the horizon; a thousand men were ready for battle. I looked back and saw my own army: a mismatch of the young and old, healthy and tired, scraped together in the vain hope of victory. Up until this point I was brave, I understood what I had to do as queen, and rose up to my position in this war. Yet now, I felt tired. The armour was heavy against my weary limbs, my sword too large to raise and my horse unable to carry me through the bloodshed. I collapsed against his tangled mane in anguish, feeling too weak and scared to continue.

I heard the faint sound of a horse's hooves approaching, before I realised that my chieftain was sitting next to me, with a look of worry upon his face. Without making a sound, he reached out, and gently rested his fingers upon my arm. I looked down in shock; it was most unusual, considered deranged even, for someone to talk to, let alone touch, royalty unannounced. Yet, just by looking at his expression, I understood what he was saying. As though I had been gifted by the gods above us, a feeling of strength surged through me. I felt fearless. My soul grew stronger, hesitating then no more. As he returned to his place in the battalion, not a single word having been said, I straightened my back, narrowed my eyes on the sea of arms in front of me, and lead my men into the dark abyss of the unknown.

The thunder of a thousand men running at each other, anticipating collision, rumbled in my ears as I flew down the hill. I watched as the enemy and I approached one another and each individual became clearer to see. One man, stout in shape but strongly built, lead his soldiers with a determined grin, from which a raging howl was emitted. I thought to myself, he probably lived quite a nice life. Maybe he had a family worriedly waiting for his return at home; small children who would never know their father. I did not falter once. The last I saw were the whites of his maddened eyes, before I placed my sword neatly in the centre of his chest.

For three hours we battled on, claiming back our land, inch by inch. Hundreds were dead, but all knew that the sacrifices made that day would be done for the rest of the people, and would not be in vain. The enemy slowly began to retreat, knowing that defeat would soon be upon them. Though we grew tired in our bodies, never did we become faint in our hearts. At last, victory was ours, and we rejoiced. Though looking around, I began to see the deformed and mutilated bodies, contorted into positions of agony before the life had fled from them. Fathers, brothers and uncles filled the grassland, their crimson blood saturating the moist ground. An eerie sadness gripped my stomach, and, fearing that I would become emotional, turned to go.

As I rode back in the direction I had come, I saw my chieftain once again, relieved that he had survived. A broad smile broke out across his face, before I felt something strike my back. Snap. My spine shattered, as the tip of an arrow pierced my skin and entered the flesh. Though it had flown through the air with great force, I just sat there, bewildered as to what had just happened. Surely someone had not dared kill me now? I turned to face my executioner, and saw, lying on the ground, a wounded soldier whom I had presumed dead. We locked eyes, before his became cloudy and his head limply dropped back to the ground. I sat in my saddle for a few seconds longer, before sliding from my seat and falling to the earth myself.

The hope of life quickly began to diminish, and I knew that I was to accept what was about to happen. I stared up into the dark, cloudy sky, and allowed my body to relax. My chieftain once again was at my side, filling my vision, clasping my hands in his. He was trying to say something to me, but I could not hear him. I concentrated on looking at the movements of his mute mouth, and smiled to myself. For the first time, I was not afraid. I embraced the numbness in my body, allowing the ground to hold me. As the light began to fade from my eyes, I thought of home, and knew that my people would be safe. The last thing I felt were the small droplets of rain hitting my face, before I slipped away from my world, and was gone forever.

title: [HF] My Soul Grew Stronger

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

answer: The narrator's body was hit by an arrow, which shattered her spine. She felt the hope of life quickly diminish, and she knew she was about to accept what was about to happen. She stared up into the dark, cloudy sky, and allowed her body to relax. She concentrated on looking at the movements of her chieftain's mouth, and smiled to herself. For the first time, she was not afraid. She embraced the numbness in her body, allowing the ground to hold her. As the light began to fade from her eyes, she thought of home, and knew that her people would be safe. The last thing she felt were the small droplets of rain hitting her face, before she slipped away from her world, and was gone forever.

critique: "The narrator's body was hit by an arrow, which shattered her spine." - this is incorrect. The narrator was hit by an arrow, but it didn't shatter her spine.

critique: The answer is a summary of the story, not a description of the narrator's death.

critique: This is too long and should be condensed into one sentence.

critique: "The hope of life quickly began to diminish, and I knew that I was to accept what was about to happen. I stared up into the dark, cloudy sky, and allowed my body to relax. My chieftain once again was at my side, filling my vision, clasping my hands in his. He was trying to say something to me, but I could not hear him. I concentrated on looking at the movements of his mute mouth, and smiled to myself. For the first time, I was not afraid. I embraced the numbness in my body, allowing the ground to hold me. As the light began to fade from my eyes, I thought of home, and knew that my people would be safe. The last thing I felt were the small droplets of rain hitting my face, before I slipped away from my world, and was gone forever." is the narrator's death. Remove this section from the response.


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    Frank stepped out of his car and closed the door behind him.  He locked it as he walked away and didn't look to check, the clunk was enough.  The key to the front door of his terraced house went into the lock first time, without him stabbing at it. He buzzed a little fanfare with his lips and smiled - on the inside.  It was a minor success and he’ll take it.
          Once inside, he took off his coat, hung it up behind the vestibule door and took a sharp breath. The scent damp and familiar but welcoming. He eased off his shoes and socks and walked across the carpet in the dining room to get to the kitchen where he’d left his slippers. The carpet was less than a week old and felt pleasant underfoot.  He knew it wouldn't last and it irked him.
    He put the kettle on and thought about his last ever day at work.  He didn’t particularly like his job but he didn’t hate it, either.  He was just glad it was all over.  His last day finished over at the Black Horse and only drew a few of Frank's colleagues.  He enjoyed the four pints they bought for him and he was grateful but he had to be home before his phone rang.
    Frank’s only son lives in Australia.  He was looking forward to the perfunctory phone call he receives every year on his birthday, at the express wishes of his wife.  She only insists on this because she wants a new car when he eventually dies.  They can have it but there won’t be much change afterwards.  He really didn’t care for the money, anyway.
    The call came and went and was shorter than even he expected.  He made excuses for him in his own mind, saying he was busy and that he had an important job that always required his attention.  He hoped for grandchildren and that it might bring his son home.  He was doubtful, though.  His son was as stubborn as he.  A real chip off the ol’ block, you might say.  He might speak to him later in the year but, then again, he might not.
    He finished the last of his still warm cup of tea, walked into to the hallway, put the latch on the front door and proceeded to climb the stairs.  He’d take the phone off the hook as he went past it but he knew it wasn’t going to ring.  He wasn’t out of breath as he reached the top but his joints ached and it seemed an extra stair is added everytime he had to make his way to the summit.
    He entered the back bedroom, drew the curtains, switched on the light and closed the door behind him.  He slowly lowered himself to his knees, which was no trivial feat and let out an involuntary groan until he was down.  He shuffled a short distance to the front of his wardrobe and drew out a case from underneath it.  The case was bound with worn leather and had two latches that could lock but never were.  His thumbs released the latches with a satisfying snap and then proceeded to open it with one swift movement to completion.
    He gazed at its contents for a moment, the artificial light reflected back at him.  He pushed his glasses back onto the bridge of his nose, sniffed lightly and placed his hands on the cool metal of his trumpet.  With one hand on the handle of the wardrobe and the trumpet in the other, he stood.  There was a regular crack from each knee and a reply to the groan he made on his descent.  He settled himself on his feet for a minute or so and then pointed the trumpet towards the drawn curtains of the window.
    He drew in his breath and placed the mouthpiece lightly against his moist lips.  He released the air slowly and for half a second there was no sound other than the hiss of his breath, transferring its warmth to the body of the instrument, followed by a burst of sound that bounced back at him from the hard walls of the room.  He did this again and again, running a few scales until the instrument felt warm.  He was careful not tire himself out and held the trumpet with both hands close to his chest after clearing any spit from inside.
    Satisfied, he again raised the trumpet to his lips, closed his eyes and blew.  He began the only piece he knew from start to finish and as his lungs swelled, so did his heart.  Colour, vivid but warm, filled the room from the bottom up.  It warmed his face and body to a glow.  His tongue, precise and definite, his fingers light and nimble.  With each crescendo his feet hovering an inch from the carpet only to be lowered, gently, six inches into it, snug and reassuring.  His ears confirmed pitch perfection, whilst the tone and timing like no other.  Now in full flow, his body emitted the most loving ache - it consumed him.  Bar after bar, a relentless flow.
    Finally, as he neared the end and before his breath and his stamina failed him, he played the finishing notes.  The sound seemed to linger, in his imagination at least and predictably, the colours drained from the walls, albeit with less haste than they had come.  He gave the trumpet a wipe with a cloth from the case, removing any fingerprints and oiled the valves.  He returned the trumpet to its case, closed the latches without locking them and slid it back into the space under the wardrobe, now free from sight.
    His soul, like stoked embers, remained and radiated into the walls, giving them a fleeting hue as he mirrored his journey back to the kitchen.  He filled the kettle and switched it on.  If only there was another to share it with but the thought never occurred to him.  It occurred to me, though, but who am I to say?

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This is my first attempt at writing fiction.  Any constructive feedback is welcome.  Thanks.

title: [MF] Frank's Trumpet and Oh, How He Needs It.

question: What does the article say about Frank's daily life?

answer: Frank is retired and lives alone. He has a son who lives in Australia, and he receives a birthday call from him every year. Frank is content with his life and doesn't mind living alone. He has a new carpet in the dining room, and he's glad it won't last. He plays the trumpet in his bedroom.

critique: It's omitted that Frank is content with his life.

critique: The answer omits that Frank is retired from his job.

critique: The response contains inaccurate information.

critique: It's omitted that Frank is retired from his job.

text: It's omitted that Frank has a wife.

category: coverage

question: What does the story say about how to clean a trumpet?

answer: No answer

critique: The story does not mention how to clean a trumpet.

critique: The response misses to provide a response to the instruction in the task.


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Photo credit: iStock.
Lesbians, gay men and bisexual adults in California are more likely than straight people to delay seeking medical care, even though they have the same or even higher rates of health insurance coverage, according to a new study.

Researchers at UCLA examined survey data from about 83,000 California adults that included questions on a variety of health indicators, including access to health care and insurance, health problems, health behaviors and sexual orientation. They found that gay and bisexual men were more likely than straight men to have health insurance, while lesbian and bisexual women had similar rates of health insurance coverage compared to straight women.

But when it came to actually using their health insurance coverage, gay, lesbian and bisexual adults lagged significantly behind their straight peers. Twenty percent of gay men and 21 percent of bisexual men reported delaying seeking health care in the past year, compared to 13 percent of straight men.

Among gay and bisexual women the difference was even more pronounced. While just 18 percent of straight women reported delaying care, almost 30 percent of lesbians and bisexual women said they’d put off seeing a doctor.

“Unfortunately we don’t have the data to answer (why) directly,” said Susan Babey, one of the authors of the report. “But other research suggests that one possibility is that lesbian, gay and bisexual adults have experienced discrimination or not feeling welcome in health care settings in the past and so are avoiding repeating those kinds of experiences by delaying care even if they need to see a medical provider.”

That conclusion sounded right to Amanda Wallner, director of the California LGBT Health and Human Services Network, a statewide coalition of non-profit providers, community centers, and researchers advocating for policies and resources to advance LGBT health.

“It’s something that we’ve actually known about for a while. Other studies have shown similar findings and anecdotally we hear stories about this all the time,” she said. “It’s an entirely rational reaction…[LGBT adults] are responding to either their own previous experiences of discrimination or to a perception that they may experience that.”

Wallner said she’s heard stories of doctors refusing to provide certain medical treatment to LGBT people, questioning their lifestyle behaviors and not respecting their relationships. Another problem is transportation, she said. Some people only want to go to clinics they know are friendly to the LGBT community. But getting to those clinics can be a challenge, she said, because there often aren’t many of them and they may be far from where patients live.

When people don’t seek medical care early it can be costly to both patients and society, said Babey. Those who delay seeing a doctor can end up with more serious and difficult-to-treat health conditions, and are more likely to need emergency care, she said. In fact, the UCLA study shows gay, lesbian and bisexual adults visited the emergency department more often than straight adults. The difference was especially pronounced for bisexuals.

The study didn’t examine health access for transgender and questioning people. That was due to a lack of survey data on that population, Babey said. However, the researchers plan to look into the issue in a future study, she said.

Wallner said health providers can help address LGBT patients’ distrust of the medical system by taking steps to be more affirming toward them. Practices should include using patients’ preferred names and pronouns, asking LGBT people about their relationships but not focusing on sexual orientation to the exclusion of other aspects of their lives, conducting training on LGBTQ awareness and cultural competency, partnering with local LGBTQ organizations to do outreach, and showing posters in their health care practices that include LGBT people and families, she said.

“I look forward to the day when we start to chip away at those disparities and people do feel comfortable going into their doctor,” Wallner said. “We need to break down the stigma because it’s killing people.”

question: What does the article say about the death rate among the LGBT in California?

answer: No answer

critique: The article does not mention the death rate among the LGBT in California.

question: Summarize the reasons for LGBT members to avoid healthcare.

answer: They might not want to risk encountering a homophobic doctor as Wallner seems to indicate she has heard about. Also there is issue of available healthcare for LGBT members, which are more numerous in large cities. They lack centralized and repeated services that LGBT members might desire but would avoid for safety reasons. Wallner suggests that the distribution can be improved with financing and incentives for the services to be spread out.

critique: The article doesn't really say if there were more healthcare practicioners in large cities, but it's worth noting the later half of the answer seems more speculative.

critique: The article does not mention anything about the distribution of services being an issue.


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Aside from the game, a Super Bowl party is all about the food! If you’re looking for a few winning Super Bowl party food ideas to feed your hungry hoards of football fanatics, check these out. While we focus on healthy eating here at OurFamilyWorld, we do agree that it’s okay to splurge once in a while! Mix in a few indulgences with healthier options for the perfect Super Bowl party food ideas!

NACHOS AND GUACAMOLE

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Our Nachos and Guacamole recipe isn’t just incredibly easy to make, it’s also healthier than the usual nachos and cheese fare. Don’t worry, it still has some cheesy goodness in it, but the guac and veggies are definitely the stars of this show. The great thing about nachos is that you can buy them in bulk at wholesale stores, so they’re an inexpensive way to feed a crowd. If some of your party goers prefer the cheesier version, you can always melt some extra cheddar on the side for dipping.

SOUTHWESTERN SNACK MIX

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We can’t have a list of perfect Super Bowl party food ideas without some type of snack mix, now can we? Forget the oily chips, you don’t want greasy fingers all over your remote anyway, right? This southwestern snack mix combines healthier pretzels and popcorn with the crunch of fan favorite corn chips plus, of course, some cheesy goodness!

CHUTNEY, CHEESE & CRANBERRY BITES

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Our Chutney, Cheese and Cranberry bites add a bit of class to your Super Bowl party food, yet they’re still easy enough to eat while watching the big game. Serve them up on a tray of nuts to take them from holiday appetizer to a more traditional football fare.

PIZZA DIP

This is a bit of an indulgence, but as long as you’re offering plenty of other healthy options, it’s okay! This food is great for large or small crowds — just adjust how much you make to accommodate. Use your slow cooker for this dish. Pour enough pizza sauce into the slow cooker crock to fill it about three quarters full. Add enough low-fat mozzarella or pizza cheese to cover the top of the sauce with a thick layer of cheese. You can add small bits of sausage or pepperoni if you’d like or leave the pizza dip with just cheese. Allow the pizza dip to heat and stir the melting cheese in occasionally.

Cook several plain pizza crusts — either ready made or homemade — then cut into small dipping squares. Put the crust chunks into a bowl or another slow cooker without the lid to keep warm. You can also serve it with crusty homemade garlic bread for dipping!

MINIATURE FAVORITES IN MODERATION

We’re not completely opposed to a few indulgences, especially on a day known for its indulgent food. If you want to enjoy traditional Super Bowl food like hot dogs, smoked sausages and mozzarella sticks, just miniaturize them! Go with turkey dogs instead of beef, opt for low-fat cheeses when possible. Bake foods that are traditionally fried and you’ll save a ton of fat and calories. Set out a smaller portion and mix them in with healthier options. For example, set just a few of those tiny turkey dog bites out in the middle of a tray of crunchy veggies and other wholesome snacks. As your fans are watching the game, they’ll absent-mindedly reach for snacks. Their hands will go to the healthier options first!

Be sure to provide a variety of different foods for guests at your Super Bowl party. Choose foods that are easy to eat as guests mill about and will appeal to all ages.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SUPER BOWL PARTY FOOD IDEAS? SHARE IN THE COMMENTS!

question: What are the health tricks the article recommends for Super Bowl food?

answer: The article suggests that you should bake foods that are traditionally fried and you’ll save a ton of fat and calories.

critique: The article also suggests that you should serve healthier options alongside the unhealthy ones.

critique: The article also gives more health tips.

critique: The answer should mention the other tricks.

critique: The article also suggests serving healthier options along with less healthy options.

critique: The article also suggests to use turkey dogs instead of beef and opt for low-fat cheeses.

critique: The article also suggests that you should set out a smaller portion of the unhealthy foods and mix them in with healthier options.

critique: The article also suggests that you should set out a smaller portion of the less healthy foods.

question: What does the article say about weight loss?

answer: No answer

critique: The passage does not pertain to weight loss, therefore there is no definitive answer to this question.

critique: The article does not mention weight loss.

critique: The article mentions that it's okay to splurge once in a while.

critique: The answer could mention the fact that the article does not contain any information on weight loss.

critique: The article doesn't talk about weight loss in general, but it does offer some advice on healthier options.

question: What does the article say about Super Bowl parties?

answer: The article focuses on healthy eating, but it's okay to splurge once in a while. The author suggests a few winning Super Bowl party food ideas to feed your hungry hoards of football fanatics. The author suggests nachos and guacamole, southwestern snack mix, chutney, cheese, and cranberry bites, pizza dip, and miniature favorites in moderation.

critique: "The author suggests" - add "Our" before "suggests"

critique: The answer should mention that the author suggests serving a variety of foods.

critique: The article doesn't focus on healthy eating, but it's okay to splurge once in a while.

critique: Additional ideas are mentioned that do not fall into the list mentioned in the article, such as hot dogs, smoked sausages, and mozzarella sticks.


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UW and the community  |  UW News blog

May 18, 2018

[Student veterans and other volunteers place nearly 7,400 flags on the HUB lawn to recognize the number of U.S. veterans who died by suicide in one year.]

Student veterans and other volunteers place nearly 7,400 flags on the HUB lawn to recognize the number of U.S. veterans who died by suicide in one year.Dennis Wise/U. of Washington

For the past three years, a striking visual statement has marked Memorial Day on the University of Washington campus: thousands of miniature flags dotting the HUB lawn.

The first year, student veterans placed hundreds of flags as a solemn gesture to underscore the significance of the holiday. The next year, the office of Student Veteran Life placed some 4,400 flags, to recognize the number of soldiers killed in the Iraq War. And in 2017, more than 5,800 flags honored the fallen in Vietnam – one flag for every 10 U.S. deaths.

This year, nearly 7,400 flags will mark the number of veterans who died by suicide in 2014 (the most recent year for which statistics are available). The display, along with a series of events beginning May 21, is meant to call attention to veteran mental health issues and the ways friends and loved ones can respond.

These statistics aren’t simply data points, said Sam Powers, director of the UW office of Student Veteran Life. In 2017, two student veterans at the UW died by suicide.

“Instead of ignoring it and pretending it doesn’t happen here, we thought we’d open that dialogue,” said Powers, an Air Force veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. “We want to make sure that the resources are known, that veterans have a family here, and that this is a safe place for them to be.”

Veteran mental health has gained increasing attention in recent years. A 2014 study found that nearly one in four active-duty service members suffered from a mental health condition. In addition, statistics from the Veterans Administration show that veterans also have a higher rate of post-traumatic stress disorder than the general population. The risk of suicide among veterans is 22 percent higher than for civilian adults, according to the VA.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is at 1-800-273-8255. Press 1 for veterans.

At the UW, the office of Student Veteran Life was established in 2016 as a way to formalize a student group and provide programs and services beyond financial aid and other administrative needs. Funding was just renewed, for example, for the second year of a psychologist dedicated to serving veterans at the campus Counseling Center.

This academic year, a little more than 1,000 veterans – members of the reserves or National Guard, those who have been discharged or on active duty – are enrolled at UW’s Seattle campus. About three-fourths are male, and their average age is a decade older than the typical undergraduate: 33. Student Veteran Life’s office in the HUB sees at least three dozen veterans a day, from those who stop in with a question to those who like to hang out for hours with friends.

The weeklong build-up to Memorial Day is one of the largest community-oriented events that Student Veteran Life sponsors each year. In addition to the flag laying, there is a photo exhibit; a workshop geared toward faculty and staff on spotting students, especially student veterans, in crisis; and a session on coping strategies with the UW Resilience Lab and Forefront Suicide Prevention, “Coming Back from the Ledge” for student and alumni veterans.

“Our intention is to acknowledge barriers that may develop for student veterans, while simultaneously not perpetuating the stereotype that all veterans are broken,” Powers said. “Veterans bring amazing strengths to our university.”

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For more information, visit the office of Student Veteran Life website, email vetlife@uw.edu or call 206-221-0830.

Tag(s): Forefront • Sam Powers • Student Veteran Life

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question: Summarize everything related to the motivation behind the Memorial Day display.

answer: The first year, student veterans placed hundreds of flags as a solemn gesture to underscore the significance of the holiday. The next year, the office of Student Veteran Life placed some 4,400 flags, to recognize the number of soldiers killed in the Iraq War. And in 2017, more than 5,800 flags honored the fallen in Vietnam. This year, nearly 7,400 flags will mark the number of veterans who died by suicide in 2014. The display, along with a series of events beginning May 21, is meant to call attention to veteran mental health issues and the ways friends and loved ones can respond.

critique: The answer should mention the motivation behind the display.

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question: What does the article say about the deaths of Iraqi soldiers?

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critique: The text does address this. The text says that in 2017, the office of Student Veteran Life placed some 4,400 flags, to recognize the number of soldiers killed in the Iraq War.

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WILLIAM SMITH (portrayed by Will Smith) is a fictionalized version of Smith and main character in the NBC television series _The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air_.

Concept and characteristics

The character of Will Smith is loosely based on the life of Warner Bros. Executive Benny Medina as well as the actor that plays him of the same name (although in the show 'Will' is short for William, while in real life it is short for Willard). Smith's charming and mischievous personality earned him the nickname “Prince,” which eventually became “Fresh Prince”. Smith had become a successful rapper, but lost most of his money because of poor budgeting. When NBC signed Smith up for the sitcom, he was almost bankrupt, and it immediately launched his acting career.[1]

Background

The premise of the character of Will, and of the show in general, is outlined in the opening theme. Will is a street-smart and laid-back West Philadelphia teenager. After Will gets into a fight his mother sends him to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle (Vivian and Phillip Banks) in Bel-Air.[2][3]

Storyline

Following Will's arrival in Bel-Air, he was a great distance from home and was considered an outsider by many people in his Bel-Air neighborhood. Early on, he had a picture of Malcolm X on his wall. He often disagrees with his cousin Carlton, whom he sees as not quite “black” enough because he doesn't talk like other young African Americans. While Smith sometimes perceives Phil as being overprotective of Ashley, he himself also can be; when Ashley asks him about sex, Will became shocked by Ashley's inquiry, which leads him and Carlton to go to a clinic to talk to a doctor about how to discuss sex with Ashley. His father, Lou, who had abandoned him at childhood, returns in the episode “Papa's Got A Brand New Excuse.” His dad promises to take him on the road with him, but later drops Will, and the resulting disappointment breaks Will’s heart. It is then that Smith tearfully realizes Philip is the closest thing he had to a father.

Though Will often teases his Uncle Phillip due to his obesity, he genuinely values Phillip as a father figure and fiercely defends him when his image or integrity is attacked by outsiders, especially in season 3's “Asses to Ashes.” In the episode, “Bullets Over Bel-Air,” Will is shot at a bank ATM while protecting Carlton from a robber. Carlton then feels that Will could have died saving him. During one of Will's visits back to his old neighborhood in Philly, he confronts the old park thug, Omar, to restore his damaged reputation. When Will challenges him, he is startled when a reformed Omar refuses to fight back. Omar shuns Will, and through him, Will gradually realizes that his reputation is not important.

Similar to his relationship with Uncle Phil is his relationship with his cousin Carlton. Though he often mocks Carlton mercilessly over his preppy nature, lack of “street cred”, and generally uncool nature, he is also fiercely protective of Carlton and will not hesitate to come to his cousin's defense. As stated previously, he even went so far as to take a bullet for Carlton. In another episode, Will quits a black fraternity when they refuse to let Carlton in for not being “black” enough. Will’s loyalty and love for Carlton are not lost on the latter, and in the final episode Carlton outright tells Will “Thank you for being the brother I always wanted.”.

At the conclusion of the show's run, the Banks family decides to settle in New York, while Will remains in Los Angeles to finish his last year of college. Will eventually becomes a close member of the Banks family and a better man by the series' end. Will delivers the last line of dialogue in the series: “I am definitely going to miss you, C.”

Reception

The character and Will Smith's portrayal received near unanimous praise from television critics & audiences alike. UGO editor Bryan Enk praised Will Smith's role as the character, stating “Rarely has there been a television series so perfectly tailor-made for its star than _The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air_ [...] _Fresh Prince_ fit Will Smith like a glove; it was obviously a showcase for him, but his co-stars were just as good, and Smith never hogged the spotlight (or the camera), allowing each cast member to shine in every episode.”[4]

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[2] Season 1, episode 1 _The Fresh Prince Project_

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title: Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)

question: Summarize Will's relationship with his family.

answer: Will's mother sends him to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in Bel-Air after he gets into a fight. Will is a street-smart and laid-back West Philadelphia teenager. He often disagrees with his cousin Carlton, whom he sees as not quite "black" enough because he doesn't talk like other young African Americans. Will is also protective of Carlton, and he will not hesitate to come to his cousin's defense. He even went so far as to take a bullet for Carlton. Will's loyalty and love for Carlton are not lost on the latter, and in the final episode Carlton outright tells Will "Thank you for being the brother I always wanted."

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question: Summarize the inspiration for the character.

answer: The character of Will Smith is loosely based on the life of Warner Bros. Executive Benny Medina as well as the actor that plays him of the same name. Smith's charming and mischievous personality earned him the nickname “Prince,” which eventually became “Fresh Prince.”

critique: The answer should mention that Smith's character is also based on his own life.

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question: What does the article say about Will's relationship with his mother after moving to Bel-Air?

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question: Summarize the negative events that happen to Will over the course of the show.

answer: The show begins with Will's mother sending him away to live with his rich relatives because he got into a fight with another kid at school. Will is still seen as an outsider in Bel-Air, and he often argues with his cousin Carlton. This leads to Will fighting with a former drug pusher called Omar, and Omar shuns Will, which causes Will to realize that his reputation is not important.

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BROUGHTON HOSPITAL is a psychiatric hospital located in Morganton, North Carolina. It is administered by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.

History

In 1850, influential mental health activist Dorothea Dix petitioned the North Carolina General Assembly to support and build a psychiatric hospital to treat the insane. Within 25 years the General Assembly determined that one hospital was insufficient to care for the population of people afflicted with mental illness. In 1875, the State provided $75,000 for the establishment of a second psychiatric hospital. Built in Morganton on of land, Western Carolina Insane Asylum, opened on March 29, 1883. The asylum admitted physician Dr. Red Pepper as its first patient. By 1884 its first director, Dr. Patrick Livingston Murphy, reported to the General Assembly that more space was needed. In 1885 and 1886 two new wings were opened, expanding the hospital's bed space to over 500 patients.

In 1890 the hospital's name was changed to State Hospital at Morganton, a name it kept until 1959. Patients were used to construct roads on the property, and establish and maintain the gardens and grounds. By 1893 the hospital's holdings would encompass over . During the early 1900s the hospital expanded greatly. Using the colony system, a farm area was established with a dairy, vineyard and greenhouses, all staffed by patients of varying degrees of functionality. The hospital was nearly self-sufficient. Additional expansions and land holdings would take place until just after World War I when public attitudes about mental health patients changed dramatically. The hospital, like many others of this time period, was neglected and suffered during the state and national financial problems of the Great Depression.

During the 1920s, the patient-to-physician ratio was 300-to-1; by the 1930s this was almost 500-to-1. Hours for attendants and nurses were intensive, and time off was sparse. Attendants usually slept in the same wards with patients until further expansion during the 1940s. By that time, the hospital's census topped 3,500 patients. In 1959, State Hospital at Morganton became Broughton Hospital, named after World War II Governor J. Melville Broughton.

The 1960s brought many changes to Broughton: educational programs were established, religious services were incorporated, and the hospital continued to expand (including through affiliated local community health centers). This was part of an effort to de-institutionalize the mentally ill and treat more in local settings. During the 1970s Broughton underwent changes in its housing procedures. Up to that time, its population had been drawn geographically, meaning that patients were being housed according to where they were from, rather than by age or disability. On March 28, 1973, Broughton Hospital received its first survey by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and the hospital received a one-year accreditation.

The Broughton Hospital Main Building was designed by architect Samuel Sloan and built in 1877. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 as the WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INSANE ASYLUM. The BROUGHTON HOSPITAL HISTORIC DISTRICT was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and encompasses 60 contributing buildings and one contributing site.[1][2][3]

The period from the 1980s through 1990s was especially difficult for Broughton. Facing increased costs and increased oversight from various organizations, Broughton encountered severe budget problems. In December 1992, the Broughton Hospital Foundation was formed. Its goal was to enhance the lives of the patients at Broughton Hospital through donations, endowments, activities, etc.

Today Broughton serves approximately 800 patients per year and employs approximately 1200 staff members, with a $98 million annual operating budget. In 2011, Broughton began hiring temporary and contract staff to help control overhead costs. Broughton completed a new facility in 2017 that houses the hospital departments and patient divisions under one roof, on the existing grounds. The main building is now preserved as a historical landmark that is used as office space.

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title: Broughton Hospital

question: What does the article say about the history of the name of the Broughton Hospital?

answer: Broughton Hospital became Broughton in 1959. It's built on the site of the Western North Carolina Insane Asylum, built in 1875. It continues to occupy that space and provide care, as treatment changed as attitudes toward mental illness/psychiatric patients changed over time.

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question: What does the article say about how the capacity of the hospital changed through time?

answer: In 1850, the state gave $75,000 for the establishment of a second psychiatric hospital because the population of people afflicted with mental illness was growing rapidly. The hospital admitted its first patient in 1883. The hospital was expanded in 1885 and 1886 increasing bed size to over 500 patients. The total number of patients hit 3,500 by the 1940s. In 1959, the hospital was renamed Broughton Hospital and since then, it has expanded greatly twice. The first time was in the 1970s when the hospital underwent changes in its housing procedures. The second time was in 2017 with the completion of a new facility. Today Broughton serves approximately 800 patients annually.

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critique: "the hospital was expanded in 1885 and 1886 increasing bed size to over 500 patients. The total number of patients hit 3,500 by the 1940s. In 1959, the hospital was renamed Broughton Hospital and since then, it has expanded greatly twice." is not part of 2011's changes since it is part of the hospital history. It should be deleted.

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[Burn]Every beginning has its end; the employment road is no different. People find dream jobs, they leave for better opportunities, and sometimes they are fired from a nightmare that started in bliss. Despite the commonly held perception that “people don’t leave their jobs, they leave their managers,” a study from LinkedIn found that most employees quit due to a lack of advancement opportunities.

Remember the case of CBS affiliate KTVA reporter Charlene “Charlo Greene” Egbe, who made everyone in the broadcast area aware of her grievances? Egbe brought quitting into a whole new playing field. Not only was she reporting on the hot topic of marijuana legalization in Alaska, she explicitly quit her position while on air. Egbe announced her ownership of the Alaskan Cannabis Club and afterwards exclaimed that she quit.

Now, not all employees will leave their position as hastily or begrudgingly. In Egbe’s case, she left her broadcast position at KTVA in order to follow a path she was passionate about — an opportunity she wouldn’t have had in her position with the CBS partner. As a recruiter, you can help to prevent former employees from becoming disgruntled. After all, you’re the first one they talk to about the company and the position. Their first impressions of the job rely on you. The opportunities they will and won’t have are dependent upon what you convey.

GOAL ALIGNMENT

As previously stated, Egbe’s passion wasn’t in the news business. She wanted to make a bigger, more profound difference in her community. Her goals did not match those of the organization, so she followed them elsewhere. This is why matching the right candidate to the right position is so important. Culturally and functionally, pairing talent to a job can mean the success of both the new hire and the company. When a new hire is successful in the position, it means a lower turnover rate. Andre Lavoie, entrepreneur and CEO of ClearCompany, explained why goal alignment is important for employee satisfaction and company success:

  _“Understanding how individual employee work ladders up to larger organizational goals allows for an in-depth understanding of progress. Additionally, it ensures your workers understand their value and contributions to the company. This helps improve employee engagement and leads to a happier company culture. Implementing a goal-centric system makes certain your people are working towards the right goals, preventing costly misalignment.”_

EXIT INTERVIEWS

It’s inevitable. Companies are going to have employees that aren’t happy about quitting because of workplace conflicts or lack of appreciation. However, to prevent _future_ disgruntled former employees, hiring managers can sit down with the former employees to conduct exit interviews and communicate findings to keep recruiters in the loop. Find out exactly where the company went wrong and what it can do better. One-fifth of employees who voluntarily leave their jobs do so because they are simply bored. There is a direct correlation between boredom and few or no opportunities for internal advancements. Employees want to be challenged; it isn’t enough to have attractive benefits.

Deborah Muller, CEO of HR Acuity, said that exit interviews are often not as effective as they could be because the HR team just goes through the motions. In order to change anything in the company or hiring process, you can’t simply ask the questions and file them away: you have to actually pay attention and act on them. Muller said:

  _“The_ _exit interview represents the chance to collect information_ _that safeguards the organization from employment litigation, increases engagement,and reduces turnover, but that is rarely what happens.”_

Charlene Egbe is not the only employee who has left their job in a less-than-tactful manner. Goal misalignment can be prevented before a candidate is even hired. Proper recruiting inhibits employees from becoming complacent or unhappy with their work.

However, in the event an employee resigns from their position because they are unhappy at their job, a lot can be learned from exit interviews. The catch is, you have to actually pay attention to them. Going through the motions of an exit interview won’t do anything to reduce turnover or increase employee engagement. In fact, if you’re only going through the motions, you might as well just not do them – except for the fact they serve as legal protection for the company (so you really should).

_What are you doing to prevent disgruntled employees?_

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The BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT is a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from Bedminster, New Jersey, United States.[1]

As of the 2017-18 school year, the district and its one school had an enrollment of 526 students and 54.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.6:1.[2]

The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group “I”, the second-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.[3]

Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Bernards High School,[4] as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Somerset Hills Regional School District, a K - 12 district that also serves students from Bernardsville, Far Hills and Peapack-Gladstone.[5] As of the 2017-18 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 852 students and 67.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.6:1.[6]

School

Bedminster Township Public School had an enrollment of 523 students in the 2017-18 school year.[7][8]

-   Corby Swan, Principal[9]

Bedminster Township Public School offers a variety of competitive sports. They have had most notable success in boys and girls basketball.

Administration

Core members of the district's administration are:[10][11]

-   Jennifer Giordano, Superintendent[12]
-   Alicia M. Schauer, Business Administrator / Board Secretary[13]

The district's board of education has nine members who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election.[14][15]

[1] Bedminster Township Board of Education District Policy - Identification, Bedminster Township School District. Accessed January 30, 2020. “Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Kindergarten through eight in the Bedminster Township School District. Composition: The Bedminster Township School District is all the area within the municipal boundaries of Bedminster Township.”

[2] District information for Bedminster Township Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 1, 2019.

[3] NJ Department of Education District Factor Groups (DFG) for School Districts, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 6, 2014.

[4] Bedminster Township School 2016 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed May 19, 2017. “After graduation from the 8th grade, the majority of our students attend Bernards High School.”

[5] Somerset County School Districts-Sending/Receiving/Regional, Somerset County Superintendent of Schools. Accessed May 19, 2017.

[6] School data for Bernards High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 1, 2019.

[7] School Data for the Bedminster Township Public School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 1, 2019.

[8] New Jersey School Directory for the Bedminster Township Public School, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 29, 2016.

[9] Principal, Bedminster Township Public School. Accessed January 30, 2020.

[10] New Jersey School Directory for Somerset County, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 29, 2016.

[11] _2018-2019 Somerset County Public School Directory_, Somerset County, New Jersey. Accessed January 30, 2020.

[12] Superintendent's Message, Bedminster Township Public School. Accessed January 30, 2020.

[13] Business Office, Bedminster Township Public School. Accessed January 30, 2020.

[14] New Jersey Boards of Education by District Election Types - 2018 School Election, New Jersey Department of Education, updated February 16, 2018. Accessed January 26, 2020.

[15] Board of Education, Bedminster Township Public School. Accessed January 30, 2020.

title: Bedminster Township School District

question: What does the text say about the Bedminster Township School District?

answer: The Bedminster Township School District is a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from Bedminster, New Jersey, United States. The district and its one school had an enrollment of 526 students and 54.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1 as of the 2017-18 school year. The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group “I”, the second-highest of eight groupings.

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question: What does the text say about the school?

answer: The district has one school which is called Bedminster Township Public School. This school has an enrollment of 523 students in the 2017-18 school year. The school is supervised by Corby Swan, a Principal, who is also in charge of offering sports for both boys and girls.

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answer: The district's board of education has nine members who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The district's core members of administration are Jennifer Giordano, Superintendent, and Alicia M. Schauer, Business Administrator / Board Secretary.

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  It was like getting hit by a train. I knew I hadn’t literally been hit by a train, but in all my twelve years of existence i had never felt something that painful. He had said it wouldn’t hurt, but he lied.

   "That one was a little high", he said.

   "Yes sir", was all i could manage to reply.

   That rifle had a hell of a kick. I rubbed my shoulder to try and comfort my bones as they screamed in protest. My step father had promised to take me hunting but now i was having second thoughts.

   His name is John David Adams Senior. He has been married to my mom for the last two years. It wasn’t strange to me, having a new dad, like it was to most people. That’s mostly because i never had an old dad. For as long as I can remember it’s just been me and my mom. He is a nice man, although he can be very strict at times.

  We got up from the old wooden bench set up on the outskirts of a field about two hundred yards from our camp, and walked towards the bullseye I had been aiming for.

  The crisp mid-December air felt amazing, like a cold blanket kissing my face. As we walked, the smell of gunpowder that had saturated the air slowly dwindled away, and was replaced by the sweet aroma of freshly cut grass.

  As we reached the target, I felt a wave of disappointment wash over me. He had been right. The hole was nowhere near where I had been aiming for, but it was only my first shot, and we had a whole case of bullets to go through. As we walked back to the bench I rubbed my arm again, apologizing for the pain that was to come.

  Fifteen shots and a short ride later we arrived back at the camp to plan out my first hunt. Our camp was an old house in Natchez, Mississippi that had been converted into a hunting camp by a group of men Mr. John had befriended. From the outside, it looked like hell. The walls had boards missing and the roof patched in spots with sheets of tin, but from the inside it wasn’t half bad.

  As we walk through the front door into the living room I pass the huge map of the property that is used to show everyone where we would be the following day. “You see that spot there, number 24?” He asked.

  I replied “Yes sir.”

  “That’s where we will be tomorrow.”

  I woke the next morning to the sound of the alarm screeching like a fire engine alerting us to a new day. My bed was a sanctuary, a place to relax, but it was time to embrace the day and face the trials that were to come.

  As i pulled on my gear i glance at the clock and realize it is only four in the morning. That explains the iron gates that had replaced my eyelids constantly trying to slam shut.

  The ride to the stand was dark and quiet. Not in a frightening way though. it put me in a calm and comfortable mood. I could almost feel the forest surrounding me waiting for the sun to rise and give light to the new day, and the new events that would unfold.

  We parked on the road and walked to the stand, being as quiet as possible so as to not alert whatever was lurking in the dark trees. We are now predators, and somewhere, hidden behind a curtain of foliage, is my prey awaiting its fate.

  There are two chairs in the stand, each facing out a window that gave a full view of the two fields below. The fields were perpendicular to each other and connected in the corners, that is where our stand is set up. I positioned one chair so i could have a full view of each side at all times.

  As the sun slowly rose to its seat in the sky, the field came into view and revealed the life brimming below. I see chipmunks and birds going about their morning activities, but i see no deer.

  An hour or two goes by with no luck. My nose is starting to freeze when Mr. John taps me on the shoulder and points towards the field I was looking at. I didn’t see anything though, but readied my rifle anyway, just as he has taught me.

  Slowly, a deer creeps its way onto the field and I feel my heart begin to race. I let the animal come closer before preparing for the kill. Steadily I lower my head to the stock and gaze through the scope.

  My heart is leaping out of my chest, but i breathe deeply to attempt to calm it down.

  “Breathe out and squeeze,” he whispers.

  As the air escapes my lungs I slowly squeeze the trigger and ready myself for the impact. The world seems to slow down and disappear, leaving only me and my prey.

  Inside the scope that became my entire universe in that half a second, I hear the click of the hammer against the bullet then almost instantaneously the world explodes back to life. I see the birds flying in every direction, frightened by the sound of the shot, and in the very center of the field, lying still and lifeless, i see my target.

  We left the stand to see how I did. As we come upon the animal i feel pride for what I had accomplished and sorrow for the animal, but this is the way of life. Some must die so that others may survive. Natural selection has never seemed so real to me.

  “Beautiful shot, you did great. I’m proud of you, son,” He said, smiling at me.

  In that moment i am happier that i have ever been, not because i had ended a life, but because I had made him proud. In his eyes I can see the absolute truth in that statement, that for once in my life someone was proud of me.

  I looked into those eyes and saw the pride radiating from them, and I realized i had finally found what i had been hunting for all along.

 I love you, Dad.

  This is an original story written by me. It is also my first post, so i apologize for any formatting errors. I hope you liked it!

title: The Hunt

question: Summarize the narrator's thoughts as they shot their target.

answer: The narrator's heart was racing as they shot their target. It felt as if the world had slowed down as they prepared for the kill. They felt pride when they saw the target lying still.

critique: The narrator also felt sorrow for the animal.

critique: The narrator's thoughts are not limited to the time they shot their target.

critique: "It felt as if the world had slowed down as they prepared for the kill." - the narrator was actually thinking about breathing and squeezing the trigger.

critique: The narrator is proud of their accomplishment, but the pride is not necessarily because they had hit their target.

critique: The narrator feels pride because they've made John proud, not because they've killed a target.

question: Summarize the most important realization in this story.

answer: The narrator realizes that he loves his stepfather. He feels pride in himself for making his stepfather proud. He feels that he has finally found what he has been hunting for all along.

critique: The narrator, not the stepfather, is hunting for things.

critique: The narrator's realization is that he loves his stepfather.

critique: These three points are all one unified thought, and syntactically, cannot be "the most" important realization. Change the first line to simply using the verb "realizes", for more accuracy.

question: Would the narrator get better at hunting since he had received his step father's approval and made him proud?

answer: It is not certain if the narrator would get better at hunting.

critique: The narrator had already asked to go hunting again, so it is likely that he will continue.

critique: It is not certain if the narrator would get better at hunting. - This is incorrect. The answer can be found in the story.

critique: It is not certain that the narrator will continue hunting.

critique: The story indicates that the narrator did improve his accuracy and field of shot.


text:
In theoretical physics a NONRENORMALIZATION THEOREM is a limitation on how a certain quantity in the classical description of a quantum field theory may be modified by renormalization in the full quantum theory. Renormalization theorems are common in theories with a sufficient amount of supersymmetry, usually at least 4 supercharges.

Perhaps the first nonrenormalization theorem was introduced by Marcus T. Grisaru, Martin Rocek and Warren Siegel in their 1979 paper Improved methods for supergraphs.

Nonrenormalization in supersymmetric theories and holomorphy

Nonrenormalization theorems in supersymmetric theories are often consequences of the fact that certain objects must have a holomorphic dependence on the quantum fields and coupling constants. In this case the nonrenormalization theory is said to be a consequence of holomorphy.

The more supersymmetry a theory has, the more renormalization theorems apply. Therefore a renormalization theorem that is valid for a theory with 𝒩 supersymmetries will also apply to any theory with more than 𝒩 supersymmetries.

Examples in 4-dimensional theories

In 4 dimensions the number 𝒩 counts the number of 4-component Majorana spinors of supercharges. Some examples of nonrenormalization theorems in 4-dimensional supersymmetric theories are:

In an 𝒩 = 1 4D SUSY theory involving only chiral superfields, the superpotential is immune from renormalization. With an arbitrary field content it is immune from renormalization in perturbation theory but may be renormalized by nonperturbative effects such as instantons.

In an 𝒩 = 2 4D SUSY theory the moduli space of the hypermultiplets, called the Higgs branch, has a hyper-Kähler metric and is not renormalized. In the article Lagrangians of N=2 Supergravity - Matter Systems it was further shown that this metric is independent of the scalars in the vector multiplets. They also proved that the metric of the Coulomb branch, which is a rigid special Kähler manifold parametrized by the scalars in 𝒩 = 2 vector multiplets, is independent of the scalars in the hypermultiplets. Therefore the vacuum manifold is locally a product of a Coulomb and Higgs branch. The derivations of these statements appear in The Moduli Space of N=2 SUSY QCD and Duality in N=1 SUSY QCD.

In an 𝒩 = 2 4D SUSY theory the superpotential is entirely determined by the matter content of the theory. Also there are no perturbative corrections to the β-function beyond one-loop, as was shown in 1983 in the article Superspace Or One Thousand and One Lessons in Supersymmetry by Sylvester James Gates, Marcus Grisaru, Martin Rocek and Warren Siegel.

In 𝒩 = 4 super Yang–Mills the β-function is zero for all couplings, meaning that the theory is conformal. This was demonstrated perturbatively by Martin Sohnius and Peter West in the 1981 article Conformal Invariance in N=4 Supersymmetric Yang-Mills Theory under certain symmetry assumptions on the theory, and then with no assumptions by Stanley Mandelstam in the 1983 article Light Cone Superspace and the Ultraviolet Finiteness of the N=4 Model. The full nonperturbative proof by Nathan Seiberg appeared in the 1988 article Supersymmetry and Nonperturbative beta Functions.

Examples in 3-dimensional theories

In 3 dimensions the number 𝒩 counts the number of 2-component Majorana spinors of supercharges.

When 𝒩 = 1 there is no holomorphicity and few exact results are known.

When 𝒩 = 2 the superpotential cannot depend on the linear multiplets and in particular is independent of the Fayet-Iliopoulos terms (FI) and Majorana mass terms. On the other hand the central charge is independent of the chiral multiplets, and so is a linear combination of the FI and Majorana mass terms. These two theorems were stated and proven in Aspects of N=2 Supersymmetric Gauge Theories in Three Dimensions.

When 𝒩 = 3, unlike 𝒩 = 2, the R-symmetry is the nonabelian group SU(2) and so the representation of each field is not renormalized. In a super conformal field theory the conformal dimension of a chiral multiplet is entirely determined by its R-charge, and so these conformal dimensions are not renormalized. Therefore matter fields have no wave function renormalization in 𝒩 = 3 superconformal field theories, as was shown in On Mirror Symmetry in Three Dimensional Abelian Gauge Theories. These theories consist of vector multiplets and hypermultiplets. The hypermultiplet metric is hyperkähler and may not be lifted by quantum corrections, but its metric may be modified. No renormalizable interaction between hyper and abelian vector multiplets is possible except for Chern–Simons terms.

When 𝒩 = 4, unlike 𝒩 = 3 the hypermultiplet metric may no longer be modified by quantum corrections.

Examples in 2-dimensional theories

In 𝒩 = (2, 2) linear sigma models, which are superrenormalizable abelian gauge theories with matter in chiral supermultiplets, Edward Witten has argued in Phases of N=2 theories in two-dimensions that the only divergent quantum correction is the logarithmic one-loop correction to the FI term.

Nonrenormalization from a quantization condition

In supersymmetric and nonsupersymmetric theories, the nonrenormalization of a quantity subject to the Dirac quantization condition is often a consequence of the fact that possible renormalizations would be inconsistent with the quantization condition, for example the quantization of the level of a Chern–Simons theory implies that it may only be renormalized at one-loop. In the 1994 article Nonrenormalization Theorem for Gauge Coupling in 2+1D the authors find the renormalization of the level can only be a finite shift, independent of the energy scale, and extended this result to topologically massive theories in which one includes a kinetic term for the gluons. In Notes on Superconformal Chern-Simons-Matter Theories the authors then showed that this shift needs to occur at one loop, because any renormalization at higher loops would introduce inverse powers of the level, which are nonintegral and so would be in conflict with the quantization condition.

title: Supersymmetry nonrenormalization theorems

question: What does the article say about nonrenormalization theorems?

answer: A nonrenormalization theorem is a limitation on how a certain quantity in the classical description of a quantum field theory may be modified by renormalization in the full quantum theory. Renormalization theorems are common in theories with a sufficient amount of supersymmetry, usually at least 4 supercharges.

critique: This answer misses to specify the supersymmetry should be at least four supercharges.

critique: The answer should mention the nonrenormalization in supersymmetric theories.

critique: The answer should mention that nonrenormalization theorems are often consequences of the fact that certain objects must have a holomorphic dependence on the quantum fields and coupling constants.

critique: The answer should mention that nonrenormalization theorems are consequences of holomorphy.

critique: The answer should mention the first nonrenormalization theorem.

critique: Doesn't mention what nonrenormalization theorems are.


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i wrote this for class and my teacher said i should post it online...REDDIT TO THE RESCUEEE

Exhaust

by Reines

	The autumn leaves. They spiral down like ballerinas from their wooden grip and land in the gentle mud. The soft earth embraces the trees fallen sons and daughters and shares with them their blessing. The blessing of not knowing how to feel. They don't know what it's like to wallow endlessly through the caverns of their own minds, the only glow being their mortification. Or have the memories that were once tucked away deep in the pockets of their skull rip out like vultures escaping the hellfire.

                            It's her birthday today.

	I stare up at the desert of leaves above me. They stare back. The cool breeze breathes through the forest and carries my exhaled breath with it. I sit up.
	“It's gonna rain,” I say looking over at Samuel, the bottle of whiskey in my hand held tight, the revolver resting on my lap. “Yep. Gonna rain. I can always tell.” I laugh. “Let's go.”
	Samuel stands up and walks towards me. He rests his head on my shoulder before giving me a huge lick on my cheek, his tail wagging ferociously behind him.
	Standing up, I take the last swig of the bottle before hurling it into the wooden crowd. I tug on my plaid shirt, grab the gun, and pet Samuel on the head. He tries to lick my hand.
	“Good boy,” I say. He really is. We got him together, Sandra and I. It was the first thing we did together. Well, the first thing we did after we got married. The second thing we did was break each others' hearts.
	One year. That's all it took to unveil the carnival of our doubts, troubles and demons. Our illustrations of a white picket fence were crumpled up like our noses along with the dreams of  conceiving anything innocent. The dreams of ever becoming a family. What was once a fortune of photo album smiles and rays of laughter were quickly dissolved into silent dinner conversations and lonely love making.

                           She left me.

	The brisk wind causes my hair to cackle and wave like fire, causing some of the leaves I gathered to flutter off the ground. Samuel smells something familiar. Something so recognizable that he starts to whine and slowly sniffs his way to the leaf pile. He digs, claws and eventually...finds her foot.
	I point the revolver at the dog.
	“For what it's worth Samuel, you should probably let her be.”
	A deep laugh takes the taste of whiskey off of my breath. Samuel stares at me, tail wagging, but he knows I'm serious. He's seen this gun before. His eyes drift to the foot, and then back at me. Deep, he stares, almost unrecognizable. Lost and confused, like when you realize your slimy, arrogant brother's sleeping with your wife. But then his tongue flops out and he smiles.
	“I could never kill you,” I say. Instead, I run my fingers down the cooling barrel, staring at it like I'm looking at an assortment of stolen memories...echoing out my name. The end of the barrel kisses the bottom my chin. My grip tightens.
	“Life. As cold as the rivers that cascade through my heart.” I smile as Samuel walks towards me. “Ah, it's gonna rain boy. I can always tell.” Samuel lies down at my feet.

                                Will it hurt?

title: check out my 1 page story about a man, his only friend and his dead wife.

question: What caused the breakdown between the narrator and his wife?

answer: This information is not found

critique: The story provides some information about the breakdown

critique: It is omitted that the breakdown was due to the narrator's inability to conceive.

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

critique: It doesn't mention why their marriage broke down, but it does mention that they had problems.

question: What made the narrator kill his wife?

answer: The final memory of her casts a dark cloud over their marriage. They little time they had was saturated with unhappy moments. Her time with him was like walking through the woods on a sunny Autumn day, knowing that the storm is just around the corner.

critique: There are no indications that the narrator killed his wife.

critique: The narrator's thoughts about his wife are not relevant to the question.

critique: The answer is not related to the question.

critique: This answer grammatically/semantically incorrect - it also misattributes a line of dialogue. The proper answer can be found.

critique: The narrator is not the one who killed his wife.

critique: The narrator doesn't kill his wife, he kills himself.


text:
Dato' HEE YIT FOONG (; born 4 December 1963) is a Malaysian politician who is infamous for her role in the 2009 Perak constitutional crisis by resigning from the Democratic Action Party (DAP) which she represented in the 2008 Malaysian general election and becoming an independent aligned with the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN). Her dramatic action was seen as an act of betrayal by many in her Jelapang constituency and has earned her unpleasant nicknames from the angry voters and Malaysian public such as 'traitor', 'running dog' and 'leaping frog'.[1][2][3][4]

Background

Hee walks with a limp from a case of polio she contracted at the age of 4.[5] She was state assemblywoman for Jelapang for two terms from 2004 to 2013 and was the first disabled woman to become the speaker of a Malaysian legislative body. She served as Deputy Speaker of the Perak State Legislative Assembly from March 2008 to February 2009. She was a member of the opposition DAP from the late 1980s until her resignation in February 2009 which subsequently caused the 2009 Perak constitutional crisis.[6]

Hee is married to Quay Chin Teik.[7]

Political career

On 4 February 2009, Hee was one of four assembly people who withdrew their support from the incumbent Pakatan Rakyat (PR) government. She announced that she would support the Barisan National coalition instead.[8] This prompted a political crisis in the state.[9]

In an interview with _Sin Chew Daily_, Hee defended her defection on the grounds that she felt sidelined by the leaders of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) in her state.[10] The following day, Perak DAP secretary Nga Kor Ming told Sin Chew that DAP not only had groomed her from a largely unknown person into a state assemblywoman, but had also made her the first non-Malay female deputy speaker in the country's history and he would have nothing further to comment if Hee still insisted that her action was right.[11] Some people in her constituency reacted with anger[12] at her defection. Many different objects have been thrown, hung and left at her home and service centre while an effigy of her was also burnt in a mock Chinese funeral rite following her defection and resignation from DAP.[13]

Hee, the first non-Malay woman deputy speaker in Malaysia, was said to have been unhappy with the state party leadership for not being selected for a state exco seat, and because she did not get a new official car when the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) government bought Toyota Camrys to replace an ageing fleet of Proton Perdanas.[14][15] On 9 February 2009, _The Malaysian Insider_ reported that Hee, who had been the subject of ridicule and abuse in and around her Ipoh hometown as well as in cyberspace,[16] would be getting the Camry after all.[17]

On 7 March 2009, Hee showed up at her Jelapang service centre for the first time since her defection.[18] Upon learning that she was there, a group of people started hurling abuses at her, such as “traitor who destroyed Pakatan” and “an ungrateful woman”.[19] Hee had to leave the service centre hurriedly after 45 minutes because she feared for her safety.

2013 Malaysian General Elections

Although she claimed that anger against her had dissipated in the years following the Perak constitutional crisis, Hee did not defend her seat in the 2013 Malaysian general election. Hee stated that she hoped the Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership would appoint a local candidate instead, and reaffirmed her support for BN.[20][21]

Honour and award

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    -   [] Knight Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (DPMP) - DATO' (2010)

Hee was bestowed Darjah Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP) that carries the title “Dato'” by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday on 19 April 2010.[22][23] Meanwhile her husband Quay Chin Teik is also a recipient of the Federal Territories award Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (PMW) that carries the title “Datuk” on 1 February 2015.[24]

Election results

  |Year   |Constituency                   Opposition          |Votes   |Pct     Government      |Votes          |Pct                  |Ballots cast   |Majority   |Turnout
  ------- ------------------------------- ------------------- -------- -------- --------------- --------------- --------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------- -------- --------
  2004    N31 Jelapang, P66 Batu Gajah.   |                   (DAP)    8,231    48.64%          rowspan=“2” |   Mah Hang Soon (MCA)   7,978           47.15%      16,921
  |       Foo Tiew Kok (KeADILan)         358                 2.12%
  2008    |                               Loh Koi Pin (MCA)   5,512    28.40%   rowspan=“2” |   (DAP)           12,219                62.96%          19,409      6,707
  |       Sarasvathy Muthu (IND)          1,275               6.57%

  : PERAK STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY[25][26]

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[3] http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/2/8/nation/20090208110837&sec=nation#

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title: Hee Yit Foong

question: What does the text say about Malaysia's Prime Minister?

answer: No answer

critique: The answer should mention that no Prime Minister is mentioned.

critique: The text doesn't mention the Prime Minister.

critique: The text does not mention the Prime Minister.

question: What does the text say about why Dato Hee Yit Foong is infamous in Malaysia?

answer: Dato Hee Yit Foong is infamous in Malaysia for her role in the 2009 Perak constitutional crisis. She resigned from the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and became an independent aligned with the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN). Her dramatic action was seen as an act of betrayal by many in her Jelapang constituency and has earned her unpleasant nicknames from the angry voters and Malaysian public such as 'traitor', 'running dog', and 'leaping frog'.

critique: The answer should mention that Hee was the first disabled woman to become the speaker of a Malaysian legislative body.

critique: She was renowned even before that because she was the first disabled woman to become the speaker of a Malaysian legislative body.

critique: The answer should include that Hee was the first disabled woman to become the speaker of a Malaysian legislative body.

critique: The article also mentions Hee's polio, which is omitted.

critique: The answer should mention that Hee is a politician.

critique: "Dato Hee Yit Foong is infamous in Malaysia for her role in the 2009 Perak constitutional crisis. She resigned from the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and became an independent aligned with the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN)." - this is not why she is infamous. Her role in the 2009 Perak constitutional crisis was only mentioned once.

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

answer: Hee was born on December 4, 1963. She contracted polio at the age of 4. She was state assemblywoman for Jelapang for two terms from 2004 to 2013. She was the first disabled woman to become the speaker of a Malaysian legislative body. She served as Deputy Speaker of the Perak State Legislative Assembly from March 2008 to February 2009. She was a member of the opposition DAP from the late 1980s until her resignation in February 2009.

critique: "She was state assemblywoman for Jelapang for two terms from 2004 to 2013." - this part of the response is incorrect. Hee was actually state assemblywoman for Jelapang for four terms. The response should be rewritten.

critique: The answer should mention that Hee is married.

critique: It's omitted that Hee is married to Quay Chin Teik.

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

question: What does the text say about Hee's political career?

answer: Hee was a member of the opposition DAP from the late 1980s until her resignation in February 2009 which subsequently caused the 2009 Perak constitutional crisis. She was state assemblywoman for Jelapang for two terms from 2004 to 2013 and was the first disabled woman to become the speaker of a Malaysian legislative body. She served as Deputy Speaker of the Perak State Legislative Assembly from March 2008 to February 2009. She was one of four assembly people who withdrew their support from the incumbent Pakatan Rakyat government. She announced that she would support the Barisan National coalition instead. This prompted a political crisis in the state.

critique: The answer should mention her defection.

critique: It's omitted that Hee was the first non-Malay female deputy speaker in the country's history.

critique: Extraneous information that can be removed.

critique: "She was state assemblywoman for Jelapang for two terms from 2004 to 2013 and was the first disabled woman to become the speaker of a Malaysian legislative body." - this is inaccurate. Hee was state assemblywoman for two terms, not three. She was also not the first disabled woman to become the speaker of a Malaysian legislative body.

critique: The response should include that Hee was the first non-Malay female deputy speaker in the country's history.

critique: Add "Malaysian" before "legislative body"

critique: The answer should mention Hee's defection.

critique: Remove the first two sentences as they are not relevant to the question.