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question:You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer. Here is a news article: A Dutch man barely out of his teens is leading one of the most ambitious ocean cleanup efforts ever: to halve the amount of plastic debris floating in the Pacific within a decade. The man’s name is Boyan Slat, and he’s come up with a pretty ingenious way of doing it. Instead of clamoring around the globe on a never-ending junk hunt, he wants the ocean to “clean itself.” Advertisement Every year, 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans. Slat’s plan is to place enormous floating barriers in rotating tidal locations around the globe (called gyres), and let the plastic waste naturally flow into capture. These barriers aren’t nets—sea life gets tangled in those. They’re big, V-shaped buffers anchored by floating booms. Slat’s nonprofit, the Ocean Cleanup, says the current will flow underneath those booms, where animals will be carried through safely. The buoyant plastic is funneled above and concentrates at the water’s surface along the barriers for easy gathering and disposal. Advertisement Last month, it was announced that this ocean-cleaning system—which the company says is the world’s first—will be deployed in 2016. They’re planning to station it near the Japanese island of Tsushima, situated in between Japan’s Nagasaki prefecture and South Korea. The detritus-catching apparatus will be 6,500 feet wide and is being called the longest floating structure ever placed in the ocean. Eventually, more of these storm-resistant, plastic-gathering structures will be placed around the world, if all goes according to plan. This August, meanwhile, the Ocean Cleanup is sending 50 vessels to scour the area between Hawaii and California to make the first hi-res map of plastic floating in the Pacific. Advertisement Slat leads a team of 100 oceanographers, naval engineers, translators, designers, and others. He’s also getting support from key political figures, like the mayor of Tsushima and the mayor of Los Angeles. The Ocean Cleanup started with a crowdfunding campaign last year that raised 2 million. Pretty incredible for a 20-year-old with a big idea. Concept art credits: The Ocean Cleanup ||||| The world's first system designed to rid the oceans of plastic pollution will be deployed near Japan in 2016, with the aim of eventually capturing half of the plastic found in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — a large concentration of marine debris located between Hawaii and California. Boyan Slat, the 20-year-old Dutch CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, an organization dedicated to cleaning the world’s oceans, designed the system dubbed The Ocean Cleanup Array. “I’ve always been interested in technology, and I was launching rockets at 12 years old,” Slat said. “Eventually I started studying aerospace engineering, but I dropped out to try to develop this ocean clean up idea.” He said his inspiration for the organization came after a diving holiday in Greece where he realized he was coming across more plastic bags than fish. “I wondered, ‘Why can’t we clean this up?’” Slat said. Plastic debris, most of it in the form of tiny beads known as microplastics, can be found on up to 88 percent of the surface of all five oceans, according to a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Because of swirling ocean currents, known as gyres, this plastic pollution has become concentrated in certain areas. In other cases, ocean currents send plastic pollution toward certain islands or coastal areas in greater concentration than others. One such area is the Japanese island of Tsushima. “The reason we picked that location is because the current and wave conditions are very favorable for our tests, and there really is a lot of plastic,” Slat said. “The island where we performed the test sees 30,000 cubic meters of trash wash ashore per year.” So much plastic washes up on Tsushima’s shores that both the Japanese government and the island’s residents have agreed to work with The Ocean Cleanup on its pilot project planned for 2016. The Ocean Cleanup Array — based on research by a team of 100 scientists and engineers and funded by a crowd-funding campaign — is a long, floating barrier that is moored to the seabed in an area that plastic debris gathers due to ocean currents, Slat said. As currents move plastic trash toward the area, the barrier blocks and gathers it onto a collection platform. The array will span over 1 mile, making it the longest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean, according to a press release by The Ocean Cleanup. The system works because most plastic trash floating in the ocean is found in the top two meters of the water, Slat discovered after leading four expeditions in different ocean locations to measure how deep the plastic could be found. The array will be operational for two years, catching plastic before it reaches the shores of Tsushima, which is currently researching whether it can use the material for an energy source. If the pilot project is successful, The Ocean Cleanup will begin a series of deployments of arrays of increasing scale, Slat said. Within five years, the organization aims to deploy a 62-mile-long array that will be capable of capturing about half of the trash in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Slat said. According to a feasibility study conducted by the team of 100 scientists and engineers working with Slat, the giant array will be able to do that over 10 years. Critics argue that prevention and interception — stopping the plastic trash before it reaches waterways and oceans — is a more sustainable way to stop ocean pollution. Tony Haymet, a professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California, San Diego, said peer-reviewed studies from his former students’ 2009 SEAPLEX expedition showed that nearly all plastic pollution in the oceans is in microplastic form — “smaller than the size of about half a little finger nail.” No system is able to extract the microplastic, Haymet said in previous comments. “As far as I know — sadly — this remains true today,” Haymet said. “It’s a horribly tricky issue.” Besides being hard to filter, microplastic — either from microbeads in popular beauty products or the broken down pieces of larger plastic items — gets into the stomachs of small fish, which are then eaten by medium-size fish, and on up the food chain, Haymet said. In order to better the world’s understanding of the scale and size of plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean, The Ocean Cleanup will carry out a “mega expedition” in August to measure the amount of trash found in the ocean between California and Hawaii. “Up to 50 vessels will go to the Patch, thereby becoming the largest research expedition in history,” Slat said. The ships will stay there for about three weeks, taking measurements of the amount and size of plastic contained in the area. “In that period we will take more measurements of the Patch than in the past 40 years combined,” Slat said. The Ocean Cleanup has recruiters throughout the U.S. looking for people with boats to join the expedition. They already have 15 confirmed, and a little over two months until the trip begins. “It’s 63 days to go, so the pressure is on,” Slat said. ||||| Take advantage of natural oceanic forces The Ocean Cleanup is developing a passive system, using the natural oceanic forces to catch and concentrate the plastic. Both the plastic and system are being carried by the current. However, wind and waves propel only the system, as the floater sits just above the water surface, while the plastic is primarily just beneath it. The system thus moves faster than the plastic, allowing the plastic to be captured. ||||| This site makes use of third-party cookies for analytics. By continuing to use the site, you accept the use of cookies. Read more Accept ||||| Our waters have a big problem, but Boyan Slat and The Ocean Cleanup Project have an even bigger solution. This 20-Year-Old Captain Planet Is Going To Save The Oceans From All Our Garbage As summertime approaches, many of us will be heading to the beach for some much needed R & R. We want the sand, the salty air and, of course, the ocean. Yes, we love the water, but right now it’s essentially sick — in fact, it’s estimated that 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic are polluting it right now. Thankfully, Boyan Slat just might have the antidote our oceans need. The 20-year-old is an inventor and the CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, a not-for-profit organization he founded in 2013. The company has announced that in 2016, it will launch “the world’s first ocean cleaning system.” The Ocean Cleanup “Taking care of the world’s ocean garbage problem is one of the largest environmental challenges mankind faces today,” Boyan said. “This deployment will enable us to study the system’s efficiency and durability over time.” .@BoyanSlat and Tsushima Island’s mayor sign Mutual Agreement for the coastal pilot. pic.twitter.com/J3aoqhi7p8 — The Ocean Cleanup (@TheOceanCleanup) May 28, 2015 So what exactly is the plan? Massive floating barriers called “the coastal pilot” will use the ocean’s currents to collect plastic debris. These barriers, “the longest floating structure ever deployed on the oceans,” will be stationed off Tsushima — an island located between Japan and South Korea. The Ocean Cleanup It’s just the first step in the project’s ambitious plan to clean up our waters. It’ll be a multi-year effort to get our waters back to how they should be: clean, healthy and free of trash. ||||| A summary of this is?

answer:Boyan Slat, a young Dutch inventor, is leading an ambitious project called the Ocean Cleanup to reduce plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. Instead of manually collecting plastic waste, Slat has come up with a more efficient and sustainable plan - to let the ocean "clean itself." The project involves placing enormous floating barriers in rotating tidal locations around the world, known as gyres, where plastic waste naturally flows. These barriers, which are V-shaped buffers anchored by floating booms, Funnel buoyant plastic to the surface for easy gathering and disposal. Slat's nonprofit Ocean Cleanup plans to deploy the ocean-cleaning system, which could be the world's first of its kind, in 2016 near the Japanese island of Tsushima. It consists of a 6,500-feet-wide floating structure, planned to be the longest floating structure ever placed in the ocean, with the goal of eventually deploying it in various locations worldwide. The Ocean Cleanup has already conducted several research expeditions in the Pacific Ocean and plans to commence its pilot project in 2016.,Boyan Slat, a young Dutch inventor, has set out on an ambitious journey to reduce the amount of plastic debris floating in the Pacific Ocean by half within a decade. His innovative approach involves using natural ocean currents to guide the plastic waste towards floating barriers, replacing the need for global cleanup efforts. According to Slat's plan, massive floating barriers will be placed in rotating tidal locations around the world, known as gyres. These barriers will not be nets, as these tend to entangle marine life. Instead, they will be V-shaped buffers anchored by floating booms. These floating barriers will allow currents to flow beneath the booms, safely carrying animals through while trapping buoyant plastic above the water's surface. In 2016, Slat's organization, the Ocean Cleanup, deployed the first ocean-cleaning system near Tsushima, a Japanese island located between Japan and South Korea. The floating apparatus is 6,500 feet wide and has been called the longest floating structure ever placed in the ocean. If everything goes according to plan, more of these storm-resistant, plastic-gathering structures will be placed around the world. Slat's Ocean Cleanup organization started with a crowdfunding campaign, which raised 2 million. With support from key political figures, such as the mayors of Tsushima and Los Angeles, Slat leads a team of 100 oceanographers, naval engineers, translators, and designers to accomplish this daunting task. The long floating barriers are moored to the seabed in areas where plastic debris gathers due to ocean currents. The system works by utilizing the fact that most plastic trash floating in the ocean is found in the top two meters of the water. The Ocean Cleanup Array spans over one mile and aims to catch plastic before it reaches the shores of Tsushima. If the pilot project proves successful, the organization will deploy arrays of increasing scale over the next five years, with the final goal of deploying a 62-mile-long array to capture about half of the trash in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. While critics argue that prevention and interception are more sustainable methods to stop ocean pollution, the Ocean Cleanup's efforts in using natural ocean currents to capture large-scale plastic waste may prove to be an effective approach in cleaning up the world's oceans over time., The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit organization led by a 20-year-old Dutch man named Boyan Slat, is embarking on an ambitious project to clean up plastic debris in the oceans. The project aims to use natural oceanic forces to passively collect and concentrate plastic using enormous floating barriers, with the first system expected to be deployed near the Japanese island of Tsushima in 2016. The organization is also planning a "mega expedition" in August to measure the amount of trash in the ocean between California and Hawaii. The project has received support from key political figures and has raised 2 million through crowdfunding. However, some critics argue that prevention and interception are more sustainable ways to stop ocean pollution.

question:You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer. Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true: Mirage Studios is an independent American comic book company founded in 1983 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in Dover, New Hampshire, and currently based in Northampton, Massachusetts. They are best known for the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" comic book series and the subsequent franchise it has spawned. OPTIONS: I Yes; II It's impossible to say; III No; Hypothesis: Mirage Studios made heros

answer:Based on the provided paragraph, it can be concluded that Mirage Studios has indeed made heroes, particularly through their creation of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" comic book series. The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" have become iconic and beloved characters worldwide, serving as role models for many of their fans through their heroic actions. The comic book series, along with the subsequent franchise it has spawned, includes several other characters that can also be considered heroes. Therefore, the hypothesis that Mirage Studios made heroes can be confirmed. The correct answer is I Yes., Option I: Yes Explanation: Mirage Studios is indeed an independent American comic book company, known for creating the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (TMNT) comic book series. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, often abbreviated as the Turtles, are four fictional teenage anthropomorphic turtles named after four Renaissance artists: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. They were trained by their sensei, a mutated rat named Splinter, who is based on the Hindu goddess Kali and the Noble Ninja Hattori Hanzō, to become ninja warriors. The TMNT franchise, which started as a comic book series, has grown into an international phenomenon, encompassing various forms of media, including animated television series, films, video games, toys, and other merchandise. Throughout their journey, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have continually been depicted as heroes, often working to protect New York City from various threats, ranging from common criminals to supernatural foes, even at times saving the world. Therefore, it is accurate to say that Mirage Studios has indeed created heroic characters—the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—and their associated franchise.,Based on the information provided in the paragraph, the hypothesis "Mirage Studios made heroes" can be considered true. Mirage Studios, founded by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, is best known for the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" comic book series. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is a well-known franchise that revolves around four anthropomorphic turtles named Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael, who are trained in the art of Ninjitsu and fight crime, evil forces, and other villains, thus displaying the characteristics of heroes. These characters have been widely popular since their debut in the comic book series and have further expanded into a major franchise that includes TV shows, movies, video games, and merchandise, all depicting the turtles as heroes. Consequently, it can be deduced that Mirage Studios, as the creators of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" series, effectively made heroes. Therefore, the correct answer to the hypothesis would be I Yes.

question:You are an AI assistant. You should describe the task and explain your answer. While answering a multiple choice question, first output the correct answer(s). Then explain why other answers are wrong. You might need to use additional knowledge to answer the question. I was speaking with one of my sellers the other day about an offer we had received on his property . In the offer , the buyer asked for a 3 % credit towards the buyer 's closing costs . This means , in effect , that the buyer is asking the seller to pay 3 % of the buyer 's closing costs . The seller was wondering if the buyer was even qualified to buy the house since they did n't have enough money for closing costs . Based on the preceding passage, choose your answer for question Why does the narrator have doubts about selling the home ? Pick your answer from: - They doubt the seller 's ability to be honest . - They doubt the seller . - They doubt the seller 's finances . - They doubt the buyer 's finances . The answer is:

answer:- They doubt the buyer's finances. Explanation: In the passage, the narrator, who is speaking with a seller about an offer received on their property, mentions that the buyer seems unable to cover the closing costs. They express doubts about the buyer, rather than expressing doubts about the seller, the seller's ability to be honest, or the seller's finances. Thus, the correct answer is that the narrator doubts the buyer's finances. The other answers are wrong because: 1. They doubt the seller's ability to be honest: Although the narrator mentions discussing an offer, it does not mention any concerns about the seller being dishonest. 2. They doubt the seller: The conversation is about the buyer, not the seller, and the doubts are not about the seller's ability to sell the property or concerns about the seller themselves. 3. They doubt the seller's finances: Similarly, the passage focuses on the buyer's inability to cover closing costs, not any concerns about the seller's financial stability.,- They doubt the buyer's finances. The narrator has doubts about selling the home because they are concerned about the buyer's financial situation. In the passage, the buyer is asking the seller to pay 3% of their closing costs, which has led the seller to question whether the buyer is qualified to buy the house since they don't have enough money for closing costs. The other answers are incorrect because: - They doubt the seller's ability to be honest: The passage doesn't mention any concerns about the seller's honesty. - They doubt the seller: The passage only discusses doubts about the buyer's financial situation, not the seller. - They doubt the seller's finances: The passage focuses on doubts about the buyer's finances, not the seller's., They doubt the buyer's finances. Explanation: The doubt arises from the buyer's request for a 3% credit towards their closing costs. This indicates that the buyer might be facing financial constraints, which could potentially affect their ability to complete the purchase. The seller's finances, on the other hand, do not seem to be in question here, so the other answer options are not applicable in this context.

question:You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps. Available choices: a). No; b). Yes; Q: Based on this review, would the user recommend this product? === Review: This game really makes me mad. I cant believe i paid 40.00 for this peace of junk. If you want a really good RPG get Chrono Chross or ff9. Answer: A:

answer:a). No; Step 1: Read the review carefully. Step 2: Identify the user's opinion on the product, which seems to be negative based on phrases like "really makes me mad" and "peace of junk." Step 3: Compare the product with other alternatives mentioned in the review, such as Chrono Chross and ff9. Step 4: Conclude that the user would not recommend this product, as the review focuses on negative aspects and recommends other alternatives instead. Justification: Based on the negative sentiment expressed in the review and the user's recommendation of other products, it can be concluded that they would not recommend the product., Based on the review, it seems that the user did not have a positive experience with the game they purchased. They referred to it as "junk" and expressed their frustration, which suggests that they would not recommend this product. Additionally, they recommended alternative RPG games such as Chrono Cross or FF9, implying that they consider these to be superior choices. Therefore, my answer would be: Answer: No, based on the user's review, they would not recommend this product.,Based on this review, it appears that the user did not like the game and would not recommend it. The reviewer is dissatisfied with the game for various reasons such as it making them angry and feeling like they paid too much for it. They also explicitly recommend other games (Chrono Chross or ff9) instead of this product. Therefore, the answer is 'No'.