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"from": "human",
"value": "The burglary is thought to have taken place between Friday evening and Saturday dawn."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It's believed the burglary occurred sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Harris expressed her anger and sadness over the theft of a unique, specially commissioned rooster from her store, which she opened in November."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Harris, who opened her store last November, said she was 'angry' and 'saddened' by the theft because the rooster was a one-of-a-kind, specially commissioned piece."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Bonnie Harris, the owner of Lexington Vintage in Athens (pictured above), reported the theft of a colorful animal sculpture to authorities on Saturday morning, feeling both angry and saddened."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Angry and saddened: Bonnie Harris, who owns Lexington Vintage in Athens (pictured above), reported the crime to authorities on Saturday morning after she discovered the colorful animal sculpture had gone ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The business's mascot was removed using a tool, leaving a portion of its foot in the ground, according to the woman's husband."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Business mascot: She said her husband thinks some type of tool was used to cut the big bird away because part of one foot was left in the ground ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Rocket the Rusty Rooster was the nickname given to the mascot."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The mascot earned the nickname Rocket the Rusty Rooster."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "She desires that the framework remains undamaged and has been traded as scrap metal."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "She hopes that the structure is still intact and has been sold as scrap metal."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "If you have any information about the rooster's location, please contact the Athens-Clarke Police Department at 706 613 3888."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Anyone with information on the rooster's whereabouts is asked to call the Athens-Clarke Police Department at 706 613 3888."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "At the age of 16, I experienced it after being diagnosed with bone cancer and undergoing amputation, which later spread to my lung and resulted in the removal of one lung."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It happened to me when I was 16 after a bone cancer diagnosis and amputation (the cancer later spread to my lung and caused a lung to be removed as well)."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "When I glanced at the spot where my right leg once was in the recovery room, all I saw was a small stump."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "As I looked down in the recovery room to where my right leg used to be, all I saw was a short stump."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "After an amputation, you're faced with several challenges, and one of them is undoubtedly scary."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "This is frightening for sure, and only one of the things you're dealing with after an amputation."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Fortunately, your sole focus is on healing, while the larger concerns can wait."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Luckily perhaps, your entire being is consumed just with healing; the bigger issues come later."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The initial concern is the severe physical discomfort resulting from the operation, which will be exacerbated by the presence of shrapnel-filled explosives."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "First thing to deal with is massive physical pain from the surgery, and it will be worse because of the shrapnel packed bombs."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The tissues are traumatized by the explosive force and the fragments that enter the body cause additional harm."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The explosive force traumatizes the tissues and the fragments injected into the body cause collateral damage."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Pain management is effectively handled by modern medicine, hence this phase will pass quickly, fortunately."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Modern medicine does well with pain management, so this phase will, luckily, pass quickly."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Challenges arise quickly and frequently for new amputees, but so does the innate fighting spirit present in all humans."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "For the new amputee, challenges come fast and furious, but so does the natural \"fight\" that is in all humans."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The initial obstacle I faced was attempting to balance on a single leg."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "My very first challenge was trying to stand on one leg."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "After losing a 25 pound leg, it takes time for the body and mind to adapt, making it difficult to maintain balance while standing."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The body and the mind do not adjust immediately to major changes like the loss of a 25 pound leg, so balance while standing up is elusive."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "However, it is inevitable and that marks a small initial triumph."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But it will come and that is a first little victory."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The initial step towards rebuilding one's depleted self-assurance is to achieve small victories."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It's the first of many little accomplishments that begin to build up one's zeroed-out self-confidence."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "While our bodies have a natural ability to heal and adjust, the mind poses a greater obstacle."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Our bodies heal and adapt well--the mind is a bigger challenge."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Naturally, individuals who have recently become disabled may question \"why me?\"."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Someone newly disabled naturally has thoughts of \"why me?\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Along with emotions of grief, hopelessness, and melancholy."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "as well as feelings of loss, despair and even depression."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In the book \"The Fault in Our Stars\" by John Green, a character who lost his leg to cancer said, \"You don't have a say in whether or not you get hurt in this world.\""
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "As John Green wrote in a wonderful book called \"The Fault in Our Stars,\" about a boy who lost his leg to cancer, \"You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world.\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Unfortunate events occur and our only option is to adjust and progress."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Bad things happen and all we can do is adapt and move forward."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The real dangers are obscured by the actions of terrorists."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Terrorists make us lose sight of the real dangers ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "All our body parts are dear to us, hence we feel a sense of loss."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "We are pretty attached to all our body parts, so of course there is a sense of loss."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Individuals fail to prepare for all potential circumstances that may impact the course of their lives."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "People don't study ahead for how they will deal with every possible eventuality that affects the trajectory of their lives."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The shock of being disabled is a new and terrible reality."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "This new horrible reality of being disabled is a shock."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The unknown is causing fear."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "There is fear of the unknown."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It's not hard to envision how this results in the quagmire of self-pity."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "And it is easy to imagine how this leads to the tar-pit of self-pity."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The majority of people do not experience this, and neither will the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But that is not what happens to most people and it won't happen with the Boston Marathon bombing survivors."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Modern prosthetics are technological wonders when compared to the basic prosthetics of my youth."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Compared with the primitive prosthetics of my youth, modern prosthetics are technological marvels."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Prosthetics' primary function is not to aid in walking, but rather to serve as a social tool that promotes equality and eliminates differences."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It is surprising to most people, but prosthetics' most important role is not ambulation: They are a social device to \"level the playing field\" and allow others to see you as not different."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Computerized knees of today prevent people from falling, as I have not fallen in seven years with mine, whereas before, I used to fall once a week for 33 years."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Today's computerized knees keep people from falling (with mine, I have gone seven years without a fall; before that, for 33 years it happened once a week)."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They reduced energy consumption for walking by 50% while maintaining regular stair walking."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "They cut energy use for walking in half, and allow normal stair walking."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "However, there is a negative aspect."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But there is a down side."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The cost of a computerized above-knee prosthesis ranges from $50,000 to $60,000, with top insurance companies covering around 80% of the expense."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "A computerized above-knee prosthesis is between $50,000 and $60,000, of which the best insurance companies typically pay about 80%."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You may have to pay $12,000 yourself."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That can be $12,000 out of pocket."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Our assistance can be extended to the new amputees of the Boston Marathon at this location."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "This is where we can help the new Boston Marathon amputees."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Coping with life after a terrorist attack."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Opinion: Getting on with life after terror hits ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The most significant long-term problem for those who have been knocked down in life is the depletion of their self-esteem."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "By far the biggest long-term issue for anyone knocked down in life is the loss of self-esteem."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "A healthy and happy life for humans necessitates a robust sense of self-worth."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Humans require strong self-esteem for a healthy, happy life."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "According to Gloria Steinem, self-esteem may not be everything, but it is essential."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "As Gloria Steinem said, \"Self-esteem isn't everything, it's just that there is nothing without it.\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The most crucial and difficult task for the recently disabled is to restore their self-esteem."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Building back the lost self-esteem is the hardest and most important challenge for the newly disabled."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Sports played a crucial role, according to my findings."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I found that sports were key."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Engaging in sports and physical activity was beneficial for me, as I enjoyed them."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I liked sports and, of course, physical activity was good for me."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It's impossible not to become skilled at it."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You can't help but get good at it."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It motivates you to put in more effort."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That makes you want to work even harder."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "As you improve, others begin to respect you instead of just acknowledging your ability despite having one leg."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You keep getting better and better at it and then others stop saying you are pretty good, considering you only have one leg, and start respecting you."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Your victory boosts your self-confidence and happiness."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You've won and your self-esteem rises and takes your happiness up with it."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Initially, skiing was more about repeatedly falling and getting up than smoothly gliding down the slopes."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I started with skiing, which at first was more \"turn, fall, get up, turn, fall, get up\" than swooshing down the slopes."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I am now a skier with a double-black diamond rating, despite being an amputee."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Now I am a double-black diamond (amputee) skier."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I attempted cycling and participate in a 200-mile bike-a-thon annually."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I tried biking and every year join a 200-mile bike-a-thon."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I included swimming in my routine and will be completing my 20th \"Alcatraz Sharkfest\" swim in May across San Francisco Bay."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I added swimming and in May will do my 20th \"Alcatraz Sharkfest\" swim across San Francisco Bay."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Artificial limbs as art: Snake arms and crystal legs."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Crystal legs and snake arms: Artificial limbs as art ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The innate challenge-response mechanism within us will greatly assist new amputees."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The natural challenge-response we all have in us is what will be the biggest help to the new amputees."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The saying goes, \"You can't run with just one leg.\""
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It goes like this: \"You can't run with one leg.\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The amputee declares, \"Who says I'm incapable?!\""
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Says the amputee, \"Who says I can't?!\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "And they will be up and running."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "and he or she will be off and running."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "People with disabilities surpass expectations and avoid being pitied."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "We know that those with so-called disabilities don't fall into the pity tar-pit and in fact, do better than they or anyone around them ever thought possible."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Some individuals surpass their previous achievements to a great extent after becoming \"differently abled.\""
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Some even excel far beyond what they had ever accomplished before they became \"differently abled.\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In the 1980s, Richard Bruno examined individuals who had survived polio and stated in his book \"The Polio Paradox\" that those who were once deemed incapable of attending college or securing employment went on to become some of the most successful individuals in the country."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Richard Bruno studied polio survivors in the '80s and wrote in \"The Polio Paradox,\" \"Polio survivors who were told they would never go to college or get a job became the country's best and brightest.\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Many notable figures such as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Johnny Weissmuller, Judy Collins, Jack Nicklaus, Dinah Shore, Alan Alda, and Joni Mitchell are included."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Johnny Weissmuller, Judy Collins, Jack Nicklaus, Dinah Shore, Alan Alda, Joni Mitchell and many more."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Despite facing significant physical challenges, these polio survivors rejected the label of being disabled and never gave in to the notion of \"can't.\""
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "These polio survivors had significant physical problems but refused the label disabled, and never accepted the word \"can't.\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Disability is perceived as \"different ability\" by them, me, and potentially even the bombing survivors, and it may even be considered a form of \"superability.\""
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "To them, to me, and I predict to these bombing survivors, disability is simply \"different ability\"; and just you watch, maybe even \"superability.\""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Jothy Rosenberg is the only one responsible for the views presented in this commentary."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Jothy Rosenberg."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Tamara Cohen and Matt Chorley."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Matt Chorley and Tamara Cohen ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "David Cameron aims to reclaim the cost of living agenda by implementing measures to reduce water bills, which could potentially benefit millions of families."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Millions of families could benefit from a crackdown on water bills, as David Cameron tries to seize back the cost of living agenda."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Next week, a set of measures will be unveiled by ministers to revamp the market and guarantee a fair deal for customers."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Ministers will announce a package of measures to shake up the market next week, to ensure customers get a ‘good deal’."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Although households cannot choose their water supplier, it is anticipated that they will offer more discounts or \"social tariffs\" for pensioners and low-income earners."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "While households have no choice over their water supplier, it is expected to include more discounts or ‘social tariffs’ for pensioners and the low paid."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Firms can lessen the high cost of bad debts, which is approximately £1.6 billion annually, by implementing this measure. This will also prevent them from passing on the burden to other households through their water bills."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "This would also help reduce the soaring burden of bad debts – worth around £1.6billion a year – which firms currently add to the water bills of other households."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "David Cameron has instructed his ministers to develop a plan of action regarding water charges, as seen during his visit to the M4 near Cardiff today."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Bills: David Cameron, pictured on a visit to the M4 outside Cardiff today, has ordered ministers to draw up action on water charges ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Energy companies' prices differ from those of other firms."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Unlike energy firms, whose prices are ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The Big Six firms have increased annual water bills every year, which are currently at an all-time high."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "hiked every year by the Big Six firms, annual water bills, currently an ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The industry regulator sets predetermined prices of £388 per family on average."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "average of £388 per family, are set in advance by industry regulator ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Water companies have faced criticism."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But water firms have been criticised ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "For exploiting legal loopholes to evade £1billion of corporate tax, and..."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "for using legal loopholes to avoid £1billion of corporation tax, and ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "During the previous year, their executives were awarded millions of pounds in bonuses."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "paying millions of pounds in bonuses to their executives during last ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Ed's move is happening as the Labour leader."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The move comes as Labour leader Ed ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Miliband demanded that the water industry be thoroughly examined to guarantee its effectiveness."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Miliband called for the water industry to be ‘scrutinised’ to ensure it ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The coalition has been accused of neglecting to alleviate the financial burden on families, and Mr Miliband has stepped forward with his proposal to freeze energy bills for two years if he becomes the next prime minister."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The coalition has been stung by claims it has failed to act on easing the squeeze on family finances, with Mr Miliband taking the lead with his promise to freeze gas and electricity bills for two years if he wins the next election."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Number 10 emphasized that Mr Cameron desires a reduction in household expenses and the water industry is the next target."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But today Number 10 insisted Mr Cameron ‘wants to see household costs coming down’ and targeting the water industry will be the next stage."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has provided a £50 rebate to water customers in the South West to address their historically high bills."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has already offered water customers in the South West a £50 rebate to tackle historically high bills."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is expected to introduce a new plan that could potentially assist customers across England, with the specifics to be finalized this weekend."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "However, the new action to be set out by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is likely to offer help to customers across England with the details expected to be agreed this weekend."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The Prime Minister desires a reduction in household expenses, according to Mr Cameron's official spokesperson."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Mr Cameron’s official spokesman said: ‘Clearly the Prime Minister wants to see household costs coming down."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Measures to halt council tax increases, cap rail fare hikes, and scrap..."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "action to freeze council tax bills, limit rail fare rises and cancel ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "He stated that there has been a rise in the expenses associated with MoTs."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "increases in the cost of MoTs, he added."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Ofwat, the regulatory body, is getting ready to prevent an increase of eight percent in fees."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "watchdog Ofwat is preparing to block an eight per cent rise in charges ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Thames Water has demanded an additional £28 for next year."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "demanded by Thames Water for next year, which would add an extra £28 to ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The Prime Minister has requested regulators to investigate the matter, according to the spokesman."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "spokesman added: ‘The Prime Minister wants regulators there to look at ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They oversee the industries to ensure their strength and resilience."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "the industries they regulate and make sure that they are as robust and ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Providing customers with what they require."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "delivering what they need to deliver for customers."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "He desires a reduction in prices across all categories, and potential solutions include mandatory social tariffs for the most impoverished clients, limiting fare increases to inflation-linked amounts, and reducing the bad debt caused by non-paying customers, which adds £15 to each bill annually."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He wants to see prices brought down across the board.’ Options being considered include making social tariffs for the poorest customers compulsory, capping fare rises to an amount linked to inflation and cutting the bad debt caused by customers who refuse to pay which adds £15-a-year to every bill."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs plans to quickly implement measures to restrict increases in water bills to regain control of the political discourse on the cost of living."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Costs: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is to rush out action to limit water bill rises in an attempt to take back control of political debate over the cost of living ."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Downing Street is expected to reveal specifics about the water bill action in the middle of next week, while denying any surprise by Mr. Miliband's actions."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Details of the action on water bills are expected to be announced in the middle of next week, with Downing Street denying it had been caught on the hop by Mr Miliband."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In a speech last month, Chancellor George Osborne indicated the government's intentions to enhance the affordability of energy and water bills, housing costs, financial service fees, and transportation expenses."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Chancellor George Osborne signalled the government's plans in a speech last month when he said: 'There are important improvements we can make to the scale of energy and water bills, the cost of housing, the fees paid for everyday financial services, the expense of rail and road travel."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yesterday, Mr Miliband warned that the industry would not be exempt from scrutiny during a time when families are struggling financially, seemingly outpacing the government."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But Mr Miliband appeared to steal a march on the government yesterday with his warning that the industry could not escape scrutiny at a time when families are struggling to make ends meet."
}
] |