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question:You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer. "App" has been a computing term for a lot longer than five years. But, on July 10, 2008, it began its journey to becoming a household word. That's when Apple, a year after launching the iPhone, introduced its App Store to the world. The online marketplace launched with 500 apps, mostly for established Web companies such as Facebook, eBay and Yelp. Today, it has more than 850,000. And, a couple of months ago, it passed a mind-boggling threshold, marking the 50 billionth app to be downloaded. Apple can no longer claim proprietary ownership of apps, those mini-programs that continue to push the boundaries of what a mobile phone can do. Google launched its own app store, now called Play, less than a year after Apple. Today, it's on a path toward surpassing Apple's number of downloads. But the iPhone was the first smartphone most folks ever saw, and the App Store was the accessory that gave it extra usefulness. On this anniversary, we look at five iconic apps that got a huge lift from the App Store and expanded the capabilities of our phones. 'Angry Birds' Before the App Store, video games were, by and large, for hard-core players with consoles or souped-up PCs. Now the line between who is a gamer and who's not is blurry -- and millions of people have "Angry Birds" to thank. The deceptively addictive little game, in which players fling a flock of ... well ... angry birds at their pig nemeses, is the top-selling paid app in the App Store's history. Since its launch in 2009, the game has become a franchise, with spinoffs, toys, cartoons and even a movie making up just part of Finnish developer Rovio Entertainment's furious, feathered empire. Addicted gamers are sweet on 'Candy Crush' Google Maps. With the rise of Google's Android system as Apple's chief mobile rival, there's a certain irony that one of its products was a key to the App Store's success. But since Google Maps rolled out as a native app for the iPhone, the ability to get directions on the go has become one of mobile computing's key features. (Does anyone still hand-draw maps?) Yes, there are other map apps out there. But Google's treasure-trove of data makes its maps a go-to for millions. Witness the mini-disaster Apple had on its hands when it bumped Google's offering for its own Maps app last year. Apple's product was so half-baked that CEO Tim Cook, in a rare mea culpa, essentially told users to download Google Maps until it was fixed. How to kickstart your holiday using apps not maps. Pandora. By 2008 Pandora already had become a popular Web-streaming service, letting users seed their own personal radio stations with bands or songs they liked. But the company was quick to see the potential in mobile computing, and Pandora was among the first apps available when the App Store went live. Since then, it's become the second-most downloaded iPhone app in the store's history, trailing only Facebook. Its proof of concept -- that users want to be able to bring their music with them anywhere -- also helped inspire a host of competitors, from Spotify to Rdio to Last.fm. Why everybody's building a Web music service. Instagram. Mobile phones, particularly smartphones, made all of us photographers. That's a huge shift. But, sadly for most of us, it didn't make us all good photographers. Enter Instagram -- with a slate of editing tools and funky filters that can make even the most pedestrian pictures look good. Add to that Instagram's social features, complete with Twitter-like hashtags, and you've got a tool tailor-made for mobile. Launched in 2010 by Stanford University students, Instagram now moves about 45 million images every day. Oh ... and those creators also sold it to Facebook last year for a cool 1 billion. Instagram launches 15-second video feature. Shazam. It seems like a little thing, until you stop and think about it: What if your phone could listen to a few seconds of a song, then tell you what it is? That would have sounded like magic not so many years ago. Now, we take it for granted. Shazam started in the UK in 2002 as a Web service. But it was front and center at the beginning of the mobile revolution, and is now among Apple's Top 10 downloaded apps, with 350 million users. 20 fun and useful new mobile apps. Here is a summary of the highlights for this article:

answer:The term "app" has been around since before July 10, 2008, when Apple first introduced its App Store. The App Store revolutionized the way people use their mobile phones and created a market for a wide variety of apps. Today, there are more than 850,000 apps available to download. Enabled by the app store, five iconic apps have changed the way we use our smartphones: 1. Angry Birds: Since its launch in 2009, this addictive game has become the top-selling paid app in the App Store's history. Creator Rovio Entertainment has expanded the Angry Birds franchise into spinoffs, toys, and even movies. 2. Google Maps: As the first native app to offer on-the-go directions, Google Maps became an essential feature for mobile users. Google's vast data make its maps app the go-to choice for millions. 3. Pandora: As one of the first apps available in the App Store, Pandora transformed the way people consume music. As the second most downloaded app in history, it has inspired competitors such as Spotify and Rdio. 4. Instagram: With editing tools and filters, Instagram made mobile photography accessible to everyone. Launched in 2010, the app now has 45 million images shared daily. 5. Shazam: Shazam began as a web service in 2002 but reached widespread popularity after becoming an app. It allows users to identify songs just by listening to a few seconds, and now has over 350 million users. These apps expanded the capabilities of smartphones, contributing to their becoming a staple in daily life for millions of people around the world., The concept of "apps" has been around for more than five years, but July 10, 2008, marked a significant milestone when Apple introduced its App Store with 500 apps, mostly from established web companies like Facebook, eBay, and Yelp. Today, the App Store has over 850,000 apps, with the 50 billionth app downloaded a couple of months ago. While Apple no longer has proprietary ownership of apps, the iPhone's App Store significantly expanded the capabilities of mobile phones and contributed to the blurring of the line between who is a gamer and who is not, with games like Angry Birds and Candy Crush. Google Maps, available as a native app for iPhone, has also been essential to the App Store's success, as mobile computing became key to on-the-go directions. Iconic apps like Pandora, Instagram, and Shazam are examples of services that got a huge lift from the App Store, making personalized radio, photo editing, and music identification accessible on mobile devices. These apps significantly contributed to mobile phones' expanding capabilities, making them more than just communication devices. Pandora, which became the second-most downloaded iPhone app in the store's history, demonstrated the potential of mobile computing for music streaming. Instagram, launched in 2010 by Stanford University students, enables even amateur photographers to enhance their photos and share them through social features. Shazam, which started as a web service in the UK in 2002, has become a top 10 downloaded app, allowing users to identify songs after listening to just a few seconds. These iconic apps, along with many others in the App Store, have revolutionized the way we interact with our mobile devices, making them essential tools for communication, entertainment, education, and work.,The introduction of Apple's App Store on July 10, 2008, revolutionized the mobile app industry and forever changed the capabilities of smartphones. With its launch, the App Store began with 500 apps, which now has more than 850,000. Not only did this app store pave the way for mini-programs on mobile phones, but it has also turned the line between a "gamer" and a regular individual quite blurry. Several iconic apps significantly benefited from the App Store's success and expanded the capabilities of our phones. Here is an overview of five notable examples: 1. Angry Birds: Launched in 2009 by Finnish developer Rovio Entertainment, the addictive game quickly exploded in popularity, becoming the top-selling paid app in the App Store's history. It has since become a franchise that covers spin-offs, toys, cartoons, and a movie. 2. Google Maps: Although not developed by Apple, Google Maps becoming a native app for the iPhone popularized the concept of accessing directions instantly on the go. This has spawned competing map apps, though Google's trove of data continues to make it a go-to app for millions of users. 3. Pandora: This web streaming service quickly adapted to the mobile computing landscape by becoming one of the first apps available in the App Store. As the second most downloaded iPhone app in history, Pandora proved that users wanted to bring their music with them wherever they went. This inspired a bevy of competitors, including Spotify, Rdio, and Last.fm. 4. Instagram: Released in 2010, Instagram's innovative in-built editing tools and filters allow users to enhance their photos with ease. Combining these features with its social sharing capabilities and Twitter-like hashtags, Instagram has become a staple app for millions of users – now moving about 45 million images every day. 5. Shazam: Before Shazam, identifying songs was often a tricky and elusive task. This app's ability to listen to and recognize a song within seconds is now viewed as commonplace. Starting as a UK-based web service in 2002, Shazam is now among Apple's Top 10 downloaded apps and boasts 350 million users. In conclusion, the App Store has transformed the smartphone industry, significantly expanding its utility beyond simple communication and traditional gaming. The success of these five iconic apps is a testament to the App Store's ability to meet the ever-evolving demands of consumers worldwide.

question:You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old. (RS.com) -- Neil Young has filed for divorce from Pegi Young, his wife of 36 years and frequent musical collaborator. A petition for dissolution of marriage was filed by Young in their hometown of San Mateo, California, on July 29. A hearing is scheduled for December 12. A rep for Neil Young had no comment. Pegi is the inspiration for some of Young's most enduring love songs, including "Such a Woman," "Unknown Legend" and "Once an Angel." She began serving as his background singer in the 1990s, sharing the stage with him at the 1994 Academy Awards and numerous tours over the past 20 years. Review: Neil Young's 'A Letter Home' They last performed together at the Bridge School Benefit in October of 2013. Neil first met Pegi when she was working as a waitress at a diner near his California ranch, a story he tells in the 1992 song "Unknown Legend." "I used to order just to watch her float across the floor," he sang. "She grew up in a small town/Never put her roots down." 20 insanely great Neil Young songs only hardcore fans know Pegi has released three solo albums since 2007 and she's toured extensively on her own, occasionally with Neil on guitar. Inspired by the lack of educational opportunities for their son Ben, who suffers from cerebral palsy, they co-founded the Bridge School in 1986, which educates children with severe physical impairments. They raise funds for it every year with an all-star concert in Mountain View, California. Now, provide a numbered list of answers to these questions: 1. Who's the main male in this article? 2. Was he married? 3. Who to? 4. Where did they meet? 5. What was she doing there? 6. As? 7. What was close by? 8. How long were they married? 9. Who filed to dissolve the relationship? 10. Where? 11. When? 12. When's the hearing for? 13. In what year did they last have a performance? 14. In what month? 15. Where? 16. What's the song about how they meet? 17. When was it released? 18. Was she a city girl? 19. Does she have albums as well? 20. How many with only her? Numbered answers:

answer:1. The main male in this article is Neil Young. 2. Yes, he was married. 3. He was married to Pegi Young. 4. They met at a diner. 5. She was working at the diner. 6. She was working as a waitress. 7. Neil's California ranch was close by. 8. They were married for 36 years. 9. Neil Young filed to dissolve the relationship. 10. He filed in San Mateo, California. 11. The filing took place on July 29. 12. The hearing for dissolution is scheduled for December 12. 13. They last performed together in the year of 2013. 14. It was in the month of October. 15. They performed together at the Bridge School Benefit. 16. The song about how they met is "Unknown Legend." 17. It was released in 1992. 18. No, she wasn't a city girl, as the song tells us she "grew up in a small town." 19. Yes, she does have albums as well. 20. She has released three solo albums., 1. The main male in this article is Neil Young. 2. Yes, he was married. 3. He was married to Pegi Young. 4. They met at a diner near Neil's California ranch. 5. She was working as a waitress there. 6. As a waitress. 7. The ranch was close by. 8. They were married for 36 years. 9. Neil Young filed to dissolve the relationship. 10. He filed in their hometown of San Mateo, California. 11. He filed on July 29. 12. The hearing for the divorce is scheduled for December 12. 13. They last performed together at the Bridge School Benefit in October of 2,1. The main male in this article is Neil Young. 2. Yes, he was married. 3. He was married to Pegi Young. 4. They met at a diner. 5. She was working as a waitress. 6. A waitress. 7. There was a California ranch close by. 8. They were married for 36 years. 9. Neil filed to dissolve the relationship. 10. In San Mateo, California. 11. The dissolution was filed on July 29. 12. The hearing is scheduled for December 12. 13. The last year they had a performance together was 2013. 14. In October. 15. The performance was at the Bridge School Benefit. 16. The song about how they meet is called "Unknown Legend." 17. It was released in 1992. 18. She grew up in a small town, so she wasn't exactly a city girl. 19. Yes, she has solo albums. 20. Pegi has three solo albums.

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. Jenni Falconer (born 12 February 1976) is a Scottish radio and television presenter best known for her roles on the ITV daytime show "This Morning", where she is a regular travel reporter. Falconer was a regular presenter of the National Lottery Draws on BBC One. Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Jenni Falconer was born before 1980"?

answer:Yes, we can conclude that Jenni Falconer was born before 1980. The paragraph states that Jenni Falconer was born on 12 February 1976, which is before the year 1980. Therefore, based on the information provided, she was indeed born before 1980.,Yes, based on the information provided in the paragraph, we can conclude that "Jenni Falconer was born before 1980". Following are the steps to justify this conclusion: Step 1: Identify the birth year of Jenni Falconer: The paragraph mentions that she was born on 12 February 1976. Step 2: Compare the birth year with the given time frame: The year 1980 falls after the birth year of Jenni Falconer (1976). Step 3: Determine if the birth year is before the given year: Since 1976 precedes 1980, we can conclude that Jenni Falconer was born before 1980.,Step 1: Extract the relevant information from the paragraph. The paragraph states that Jenni Falconer was born on 12 February 1976. Step 2: Compare the extracted information with the year 1980. Jenni Falconer's birth year (1976) is earlier than 1980. Conclusion: Based on the information provided in the paragraph, we can indeed conclude that Jenni Falconer was born before 1980.

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. Diorama is the fourth studio album by Australian alternative rock band Silverchair. Released on 31 March 2002 by Atlantic/. It won the 2002 ARIA Music Award for Best Group and Best Rock Album. The album was co-produced by Daniel Johns and David Bottrill. While Bottrill had worked on albums for a variety of other bands, "Diorama" marked the first production credit for lead singer Johns. Can we draw the following conclusion? "Diorama" did not sell a single copy

answer:To determine whether the conclusion "Diorama did not sell a single copy" is valid, let us analyze the information provided step-by-step. 1. "Diorama" is Silverchair's fourth studio album. 2. It was released on 31 March 2002 by Atlantic Records. 3. The album won the 2002 ARIA Music Award for Best Group and Best Rock Album. 4. It was co-produced by Daniel Johns and David Bottrill. 5. "Diorama" marked the first production credit for lead singer Daniel Johns. From the information provided, we can't directly draw a conclusion about the number of copies sold. However, considering that the album won ARIA Music Awards for Best Group and Best Rock Album, it is likely that the album received recognition and that people were interested in the album. Therefore, while it's not explicitly stated, it's reasonable to assume that "Diorama" sold at least some copies based on the information we have. Thus, the conclusion "Diorama did not sell a single copy" is not valid based on the information provided.,No, we cannot draw the conclusion that "Diorama" did not sell a single copy. From the information provided, we know that the album was released on 31 March 2002 by Atlantic/ and that it won the 2002 ARIA Music Award for Best Group and Best Rock Album. This indicates some level of commercial success, popularity, and recognition within the music industry. It can therefore be inferred that the album sold copies, even if the exact number is not stated., Based on the information provided, we cannot draw the conclusion that "Diorama" did not sell a single copy. The text only states that the album won awards for Best Group and Best Rock Album at the ARIA Music Awards in 2002, and that it was co-produced by Daniel Johns and David Bottrill. It does not provide any information about the album's sales figures. To draw a conclusion about the album's sales, we would need additional information.