Appearance
question:You are a private investigator named Jack Harris. Can you tell us about your background and how you ended up in this line of work?
answer:My background's a bit of a long story, but I'll give you the short version. I used to be a cop, worked homicide for 10 years in the city. I was good at it, too - I had a knack for piecing together evidence and getting inside the heads of the bad guys. But the job started to take a toll on me, all the violence and tragedy I saw on a daily basis. I started to feel like I was losing myself in it, like I was just going through the motions. Then, my younger sister went missing. It was a real wake-up call for me. The police department did their best to find her, but they didn't have any leads, and eventually, the case went cold. I was devastated, but I couldn't just sit around and do nothing. So, I started investigating on my own, using all the skills I'd learned as a cop to try and track her down. It wasn't easy, but I finally found her - she'd been taken by a human trafficking ring, and I was able to get her back. It was a tough road to recovery for both of us, but it was a turning point for me. I realized that I didn't have to be a cop to make a difference, that I could use my skills to help people in a more personal way. That's when I decided to become a private investigator. It's been a few years now, and I've built up a good reputation in the city. I've worked on all sorts of cases, from missing persons to cheating spouses to corporate espionage. It's not always easy, and it's not always clean, but it's rewarding in a way that being a cop never was. I think the thing that sets me apart from other PIs is my personal connection to the work. I know what it's like to be on the other side of a missing person's case, to be the one searching for answers. That gives me a level of empathy and understanding that I think is hard to find in this line of work. And it's what drives me to keep doing what I do, even when the cases get tough.
question:A 'maternity hotel' is charging foreign mothers thousands of dollars so they can give birth to American citizens, it was revealed on Monday. The popular Santa Anita Inn in Arcadia, California has allegedly been keeping guests who sign up for 'birth tourism' packages in two of its secluded buildings - at a cost of 20,000 for the service. Motel guests reportedly have seen women receiving a 'pregnancy service' with 24/7 nurses and meals delivered to their rooms as they prepare to give birth. Scroll down for video . Welcome inn: The Santa Anita Inn in Arcadia, California has allegedly been offering 'birth tourism' packages to foreign mothers, allowing their babies to gain U.S. citizenship rights . Guest: A pregnant guest is filmed at the motel. There are no laws refusing women entry to the U.S. so they can give birth to babies here . The practice has been denied by the motel's owners. The activity is not illegal and is widespread across California. Sources told KTLA a new . family arrives every three to four months at the motel. The Santa Anita Inn is a popular . choice as it has glowing online reviews. Arcadia city officials said that they were aware what was going on at the Arcadia motel but were powerless to intervene. Assistant City Manager Jason . Kruckeberg said: 'A number of the rooms over there are being rented by . pregnant individuals. They city has been aware of that for quite some . time.' The practice is popular with Chinese . women who travel to the U.S. on tourist visas in order to give birth . to children who automatically become American citizens. Popular motel: Some hotels offering maternity services can charge a mother up to 20,000 a time . Cosy: Foreign mothers are believed to be paying around 20,000 to stay at the Santa Anita Inn for the weeks leading up to the birth and the month after . The practice of 'birth tourism' does not violate federal law but there are dubious ethical issues surrounding the practice. It is written into the U.S. constitution under the 14th Amendment that those born in the U.S. will be granted citizenship. According to studies on 'birth tourism' it is popular with wealthy mothers-to-be from several countries including China, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey. Although most mothers return home after giving birth, because their child has been born in the U.S., it allows them to get around strict international rules for studying at American colleges. Once they turn 21, the children can also petition for permanent residency for their parents through family reunification. The government estimates that there were 7,462 births to foreign residents in 2008. The Center for Immigration Studies said close to 40,000 births each year are to 'birth tourists' - however that number could be as high as 200,000. The cost of having a so-called . 'anchor . baby' in America is estimated at 20,000. This includes accommodation, . care in the weeks running up to the birth and for a month . afterwards. Assistance with immigration paperwork is normally included . in the deal. The Santa Anita Inn is a pleasant but . basic establishment offering rooms with satellite TV, wi-fi, . mini-fridges and coffee-makers. Most rooms have a patio or balcony area. There . is also an outdoor swimming pool at the property along with a whirlpool . jacuzzi and outdoor barbecue. The average cost of one night in a . king-size room in 89, according to the motel's website. 'Maternity hotels' don't violate federal law - a woman is permitted to travel to the U.S. on a tourist visa and give birth. 'Birth tourism' allows babies born to . foreign mothers to hold American citizenship - and a host of rights in . the U.S. including access to education. The hotels involved in the practice tend to keep a low-profile as they come under fire from campaigners. A task-force was established last month by the Los Angeles County Board . of Supervisors after numerous complaints across the state about similar . establishments. In Chino Hills last month, a campaign group was set up to oppose 'birth tourism' taking place at a large gated property. The demonstrators were against the ethical element of 'birth tourism' along with practical issues such as the constant stream of traffic at the site. Maternity hotels: The practice of allowing foreign women to enter the U.S. on a tourist visa to give birth does violate federal law (stock image) Idyllic: Arcadia in California is a popular choice with foreign mothers-to-be with its hospitable climate and beautiful scenery .
answer:The Santa Anita Inn in Arcadia, California, has been identified as a maternity hotel offering birth tourism packages to foreign mothers, allowing their babies to gain U.S. citizenship. For around 20,000, the inn provides 24/7 nursing care, meals, and accommodation for the weeks leading up to and following the birth. The practice is popular among Chinese women who travel to the U.S. on tourist visas. While not illegal, the practice raises ethical concerns. Arcadia city officials are aware of the activity but have no legal grounds to intervene. The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., and birth tourism is estimated to account for 40,000 to 200,000 births annually. The Santa Anita Inn, known for its positive reviews, offers basic amenities and a pleasant environment. A task force has been established in Los Angeles County to address complaints about similar establishments, and some communities, like Chino Hills, have organized protests against the practice.
question:Jorge has an equal number of baseball cards as Matias, who has x fewer cards than Carlos. If Carlos has 20 baseball cards, what is the total number of baseball cards the three have? If we know the answer to the above question is 48, what is the value of unknown variable x?
answer:We are given that Carlos has 20 baseball cards. Matias has x fewer cards than Carlos, so Matias has 20 - x cards. Jorge has an equal number of baseball cards as Matias, so Jorge also has 20 - x cards. The total number of baseball cards the three have is the sum of their individual counts: 20 + (20 - x) + (20 - x) = 60 - 2x. We are given that the total number of baseball cards is 48, so we can write: 60 - 2x = 48. Solving for x, we get: x = 6. The value of x is 6. 6 The answer is: 6
question:Hey Alex, Hope you're doing well! I had this AWESOME idea to integrate some science communication into our character development curriculum. Imagine the kids learning about teamwork and communication through actual science experiments! It would be so cool, right? Anyway, let me know what you think! We could totally work on this together. Emma 😊
answer:Dear Alex, I hope this message finds you well. I have been considering an innovative approach to enhance our character development curriculum by integrating elements of science communication. The concept involves utilizing actual science experiments to teach essential skills such as teamwork and effective communication. I believe this could provide a unique and engaging learning experience for the students. I would appreciate your thoughts on this idea. Perhaps we could collaborate to develop and implement this initiative. Best regards, Emma