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What part of production does she do?
<answer> melodies <context> She has received co-writing credits for most of the songs recorded with Destiny's Child and her solo efforts. Her early songs were personally driven and female-empowerment themed compositions like "Independent Women" and "Survivor", but after the start of her relationship with Jay Z she tran...
Why does she do that?
<answer> She wants it to remember how it got up <context> Bringing a giraffe into the world is a tall order. A baby giraffe is born 10 feet high and usually lands on its back. Within seconds it rolls over its legs under its body. Then the mother giraffe rudely introduces its children to the reality of life. In his book...
Did he spend a lot of time out and about after that?
<answer> The comedian, who famously and abruptly quit his acclaimed, wildly popular "Chappelle's Show" on Comedy Central in 2005 and dropped out of public life, seems to be a bit less reclusive these days. <context> (CNN) -- Looks like Dave Chappelle is making up for lost time. The comedian, who famously and abruptly...
Did they want to depart?
<answer> we don't want to have to leave it <context> CHAPTER XXIII: Paddy The Beaver Does A Kind Deed Paddy the Beaver listened to all that his small cousin, Jerry Muskrat, had to tell him about the trouble which Paddy's dam had caused in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. "You see, we who live in the Smiling...
On what country's behalf were the 1967 protests taking place?
<answer> Egypt <context> Idris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were w...
How long is it since Mrs. Blake graduated from middle school?
<answer> twelve years <context> Mrs. Blake teaches English in a large school in the inner area of a big city on the west coast. Even since she was a young girl, she has wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn't changed her mind. After she graduated from high school, she went on to college. F...
are they a credit card bussiness?
<answer> bank <context> China Merchants Bank Co Ltd has teamed up with ride-hailing major Didi Kuaidi to provide automobile financing and expand its reach in China's booming mobile payment industry. The two have inked a comprehensive partnership, which includes a strategic investment by the former in the latter. Unde...
What are the two varieties of compression?
<answer> lossy or lossless <context> In signal processing, data compression, source coding, or bit-rate reduction involves encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation. Compression can be either lossy or lossless. Lossless compression reduces bits by identifying and eliminating statistical red...
Who was giving Mosh directions?
<answer> "Today is Mom's birthday, Mosh," Nick said <context> "Today is Mom's birthday, Mosh," Nick said. "Let's make her favorite banana bread and surprise her."Nick took out a cookbook. "I'll read the recipe, and you follow it. Get out a bowl and a spoon while I turn on the oven." Nick read from the cookbook. "First,...
How is the weather in snowy range ski area?
<answer> Average Weather in Snowy Range Ski Area in September is: coldest daily temperature is 42°C, average daily temperature is 32°C. <context> Average Weather in Snowy Range Ski Area for September. Sunlight. 10 hours a day. Coldest daily temperature. 42°C. Average daily temperature. 32°C. Warmest daily temperature.
What's the best title of the passage?[:Zxxk.Com]?
<answer> Jeremy's empty egg <context> Jeremy was born with a twisted body, and terminal illness slowly killing him throughout his young life. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to St. Theresa's Elementary School. At the age of 12, Jeremy was only in second grade, seem...
What causes the difference between men's and women's behavior?
<answer> Using different parts of the brain to think. <context> A man enters a store to buy milk. He walks out of the store with milk. That is all-milk. At the same time, a woman enters the same grocery store also to buy milk. She buys it. But she also buys chicken and lemons to make dinner that night. Then she remembe...
Is the use of artificial turf allowed? ?
<answer> The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. <context> The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, ...
What feature of play did Cruyff introduce to Barcelona?
<answer> passing style <context> It was ten years after the inception of the youth program, La Masia, when the young players began to graduate and play for their first team. One of the first graduates, who would later earn international acclaim, was previous Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. Under Cruyff's guidance, Barce...
how long does sweet corn take to grow?
<answer> 60 to 100 days. <context> Corn grows best in air temperatures from 60° to 95°F. Corn can take from 60 to 100 days to reach harvest depending upon variety and the amount of heat during the growing season. Description. Corn is a tender annual and a member of the grass family that can grow from 4 to12 feet tall.
what is a pff file?
<answer> It is a free, fully functional end user application that allows a user to manipulate an electronic form the same as a paper form but with all the advantages that come with technology. <context> 1 F22 Lightning 3 Related links: Dragon UnPACKer. Formatta Filler (Portable Form Files) by Formatta CorporationForma...
For how long?
<answer> Mabel had been asking her aunt for a pet for a very long time <context> Mabel's aunt wanted to give her the best birthday present ever. So the day after Mabel's birthday, her aunt brought her to the pet store! Mabel had been asking her aunt for a pet for a very long time. Many of her friends had pets, and she ...
Whose predictions came true?
<answer> Dixon's prediction proved correct <context> CHAPTER XXI AGAINST TIME Dixon's prediction proved correct. When I was brought into court a second time there was still no news of Wilkins, and after further testimony of no importance the case was again adjourned. This time, however, bail was allowed, and Boone...
did she swim better with clothes on?
<answer> She seemed to swim faster in the T-shirt and socks than when she wasn't wearing them. <context> When the swim season began, my 11-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, and I cut a deal. She would go to practice three times a week and try really hard, and I wouldn't make her compete in the swim meets because on the d...
How would he afford it?
<answer> ake all my money out of the bank <context> Three travelers, Allan, Carl and Paul were sitting on the chairs in a train station. They were waiting for a train that was very late. To pass the time, they began talking to each other. At first, they talked about the weather and their work. Then Paul said, "Tell me-...
University City is an example of a business district located in which city?
<answer> San Diego <context> Downtown San Diego is the central business district of San Diego, though the city is filled with business districts. These include Carmel Valley, Del Mar Heights, Mission Valley, Rancho Bernardo, Sorrento Mesa, and University City. Most of these districts are located in Northern San Diego a...
Was anybody waiting?
<answer> Jumbo, Molly, and the little girls were all watching for her, <context> CHAPTER XXII. A FATAL SPARK. And so it chanced; which in those dark And fireless halls was quite amazing, Did we not know how small a spark Can set the torch of love ablazing. T. MOORE. Aurelia rode home in perplexity, much afraid of t...
how far is olive branch from tunica?
<answer> Distance from Olive Branch, MS to Tunica, MS is 46 Miles or 75 Km. <context> Distance, Gas Consumption and Emission Notes. Distance from Olive Branch, MS to Tunica, MS is 46 Miles or 75 Km. You can get this distance about 55 mins. If you want to planning travel with plane for 37 Miles or 60 Km, You can get thi...
What is the name of her husband?
<answer> her husband, Mike Comrie <context> (CNN) -- Hilary Duff says her new album is "very positive" but admits that it started out "a lot heavier and a lot darker" because of the separation from her husband, Mike Comrie. "I'm separated from my husband right now, which has been a very difficult thing to go through,...
Did the Vedas describle ccosmology?
<answer> The Vedas, the earliest texts on Indian philosophy and Hindu philosophy, dating back to the late 2nd millennium BC, describe ancient Hindu cosmology, <context> Philosophy of space and time is the branch of philosophy concerned with the issues surrounding the ontology, epistemology, and character of space and t...
who had put a note in a book?
<answer> But what had become of the 'bit of writing' which Harry Verney, by the instigation of his evil genius, had put into the squire's fly- book? <context> CHAPTER XI: THUNDERSTORM THE FIRST But what had become of the 'bit of writing' which Harry Verney, by the instigation of his evil genius, had put into the sq...
when in a cycle do you ovulate?
<answer> Most women ovulate anywhere between Day 11 – Day 21 of their cycle, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period. <context> Ovulation can be calculated by starting with the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) or by calculating 12-16 days from the next expected period. Most women ovulate an...
WHO PLANS ON SURFING?
<answer> Webber <context> (CNN) -- Has there ever been a rivalry in a sporting team quite like the one between Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber? Their fractious, not to say poisonous, relationship reached a new low on Sunday, after the three-time world champion ignored Red Bull team orders to snatch victory from Aust...
what is hodgkin d?
<answer> Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma. <context> Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of a part of the immune system called the lymph system. The first sign of Hodgkin disease is often an enlarged lymph node. The disease can spread to nearby lymph nodes. Later it may spread to the lungs,...
Is it a far pilgrimage from his studio to the Stade?
<answer> Year after year, Joel Blanc makes the short pilgrimage from his Paris studio to the Stade <context> (CNN) -- They were a Parisian group of artists that gave birth to the Impressionism art movement, so it is perhaps fitting that one of their devotees records the French Open with those broad brushstrokes. Year...
How many races were people asked to mark on the US Census after OMB revised their standards in 1997?
<answer> one or more <context> In 1997, OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the Federal Government. The develo...
According to the passage, which of the following about the Indian tribes is NOT true?
<answer> They are contacting the outside world. <context> The vast jungles of the Amazon rainforest are home to tribes mostly isolated from the outside world, whose way of life, largely unchanged for hundreds of years, is now increasingly threatened by modern civilization. Now, scientists discover they can monitor th...
where did the weather is the release date of avengers infinity war?
<answer> Production on the films is set to be completed for the scheduled release dates in the United States of May 4, 2018 for Avengers: Infinity War, and May 3, 2019 for its sequel. <context> They are the first films to be shot entirely in IMAX, using a new 2D digital camera developed alongside Arri. Production on th...
Who had he shown that he was offended?
<answer> Mr. Twentyman, but by Miss Masters <context> CHAPTER VI. NOT IN LOVE. Reginald Morton, as he walked across the bridge towards the house, was thoroughly disgusted with all the world. He was very angry with himself, feeling that he had altogether made a fool of himself by his manner. He had shown himself to ...
What is the definition of the word strategy?
<answer> Strategy is a method or plan chosen to bring about a desired future, such as achievement of a goal or solution to a problem. <context> Definition of strategy: A method or plan chosen to bring about a desired future, such as achievement of a goal or solution to a problem. Dictionary Term of Day Articles Subject...
What does the IESNA stand for? ?
<answer> The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America <context> The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), in conjunction with organizations like ANSI and ASHRAE, publishes guidelines, standards, and handbooks that allow categorization of the illumination needs of different built environmen...
How much money was spent on the Portuguese armed forced in 2009?
<answer> $5.2 billion, representing 2.1 percent of GDP <context> The armed forces have three branches: Navy, Army and Air Force. They serve primarily as a self-defense force whose mission is to protect the territorial integrity of the country and provide humanitarian assistance and security at home and abroad. As of 20...
Did she enjoy anything at the park?
<answer> The carriage in the park was delightful to her, <context> CHAPTER XVI. JONATHAN STUBBS. But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy. There was not very mu...
How do you root lenovo s898t+?
<answer> 1 You will need download the application Baiduroot APK, we have Russian version.2 Copy the application on the device and install, accepting the agreement on the use. 3 Click to get root. 4 Wait for the end of the process and alerting. 5 Make checks smartphone root. <context> Tutorial how to root for Lenovo S89...
what's the weather like in yuma?
<answer> The average temperature of Yuma is 23.4 degrees Celsius. <context> Yuma, Arizona, Usa is at 32°38'N, 114°35'W, 34 m (112 ft). See map. Yuma, Arizona has a subtropical desert / low-latitude arid hot climate (Köppen-Geiger classification: BWh) According to the Holdridge life zones system of bioclimatic classific...
On Neptune, which clouds cast shadows on the cloud deck below it? ?
<answer> High-altitude clouds <context> High-altitude clouds on Neptune have been observed casting shadows on the opaque cloud deck below. There are also high-altitude cloud bands that wrap around the planet at constant latitude. These circumferential bands have widths of 50–150 km and lie about 50–110 km above the clo...
What was the sentence?
<answer> eight months in prison <context> (CNN) -- The Idaho man who slapped a crying 19-month-old boy on a Delta flight in February was sentenced Monday to eight months in prison, the man's lawyer said. Joe Rickey Hundley pleaded guilty to assault in federal court in October. Hundley's attorney, Marcia Shein, said...
When does the CAFL plan on start its first season?
<answer> 2016 <context> The 2014 scheduled beginning proved to be too ambitious for the group; its official website now cites an anticipated beginning of professional play in 2016 and shows photos from a six-team collegiate tournament staged in early November, 2015
When was Robert Hagelstein hired?
<answer> Robert Hagelstein, formerly with the Johnson Reprint Corporation, a division of Academic Press, was hired as Vice President. In 1973, <context> ABC-CLIO/Greenwood is an educational and academic publisher (middle school through university level) which is today part of ABC-CLIO. Established in 1967 as Greenwood...
What kind of antibiotics are used for prevention of bacterial growth?
<answer> bacteriostatic <context> Bacterial infections may be treated with antibiotics, which are classified as bacteriocidal if they kill bacteria, or bacteriostatic if they just prevent bacterial growth. There are many types of antibiotics and each class inhibits a process that is different in the pathogen from that ...
Which is the best title of the passage?
<answer> How to Ruin a Classic Joke <context> A classic joke goes like this: A nurse rushes into an exam room and says, "Doctor, doctor, there's an invisible man in the waiting room." The doctor says, "Tell him I can't see him." Pretty simple, right? Here's how I tell it: "A nurse--her name is Joyce--feels a presence i...
Who used copper to produce art?
<answer> Renaissance sculptors <context> The uses of copper in art were not limited to currency: it was used by Renaissance sculptors, in photographic technology known as the daguerreotype, and the Statue of Liberty. Copper plating and copper sheathing for ships' hulls was widespread; the ships of Christopher Columbus ...
How many were garrisoned there?
<answer> The Union kept a garrison of about 2,000 men <context> Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida (CNN) -- Weather and time have inflicted more damage to Fort Jefferson than hostile cannon fire ever did. The crumbling citadel rises 40 feet from the turquoise water of the Gulf of Mexico, an outpost of a bygone era. ...
Where was the German Peasants' War?
<answer> the Bavarian, Thuringian and Swabian principalities <context> In the course of this religious upheaval, the German Peasants' War of 1524–25 swept through the Bavarian, Thuringian and Swabian principalities. After the Eighty Years' War in the Low Countries and the French Wars of Religion, the confessional divis...
when was white castle established?
<answer> 1921 <context> Although McDonald's was the first restaurant to use the assembly-line system, some people think of White Castle as the first fast-food chain. White Castle was founded in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas. At the time, most people considered the burgers sold at fairs, circuses, lunch counters and carts to ...
How many published volumes of American reports were released in 1810?
<answer> eighteen <context> Early on, American courts, even after the Revolution, often did cite contemporary English cases. This was because appellate decisions from many American courts were not regularly reported until the mid-19th century; lawyers and judges, as creatures of habit, used English legal materials to f...
Why does Merkel put a picture of Catherine the Great on the wall of her office?
<answer> Because Merkel wants to be a strong woman too. <context> In the office of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, there is a picture of Catherine the Great, the legendary Russian Empress. When asked why she has the picture, Merkel says, "She was a strong woman". Many say the same of Merkel. The most powerful woma...
How pathogenes interact with it's human host?
<answer> pathogen has a characteristic spectrum of interactions <context> Each species of pathogen has a characteristic spectrum of interactions with its human hosts. Some organisms, such as Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, can cause skin infections, pneumonia, meningitis and even overwhelming sepsis, a systemic inflam...
Prior to his schooling, what was the state of Hayek's reading skills?
<answer> read fluently and frequently <context> Hayek displayed an intellectual and academic bent from a very young age. He read fluently and frequently before going to school. At his father's suggestion, Hayek, as a teenager, read the genetic and evolutionary works of Hugo de Vries and the philosophical works of Ludwi...
Is he a husband?
<answer> Woods' Friday posting said: "After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father and person." <context> (CNN) -- Gillette said Saturday it was "limiting" golfer Tiger Woods' role in its marketing programs ...
What is the Bronx's county name?
<answer> The County of Bronx <context> The Bronx is referred to, both legally and colloquially, with a definite article, as the Bronx. (The County of Bronx, unlike the coextensive Borough of the Bronx, does not place the immediately before Bronx in formal references, nor does the United States Postal Service in its dat...
Where were these published to?
<answer> Public Library of Science journal PLoS Medicine <context> Having good social relationships -- friends, marriage or children -- may be every bit as important to a healthy life as quitting smoking, losing weight or taking certain medicines. U. S. researchers reported on Tuesday. People with strong social relat...
Mahayana has many Buddhas of what origin?
<answer> celestial <context> Buddhists do not consider Siddhartha Gautama to have been the only Buddha. The Pali Canon refers to many previous ones (see List of the 28 Buddhas), while the Mahayana tradition additionally has many Buddhas of celestial, rather than historical, origin (see Amitabha or Vairocana as examples...
How long does it take to fly from Sydney to New York?
<answer> 485 minutes. <context> Today is July 20th.Mr Smith is going to have a trip.This is his travel plan. Dep.="depart;" leave arr.=arrive 21 July dep. New York 12:25 23 July dep. Ottawa 14:20 arr. Toronto 17:15 25 July dep. Toronto 09:45 arr. Tokyo 15:10 29 July dep. Tokyo 14:20 Arr. Sydney 20:05 2 August dep. Sydn...
what does it mean when the roof of your mouth is swollen?
<answer> Canker sores will begin as a red mark on the roof of the mouth. <context> Canker Sore- Canker sores can develop on the roof of the mouth. These can be caused by exposure to bacteria or when the tissue becomes damaged due to a scratch or burn. Canker sores will begin as a red mark on the roof of the mouth, but ...
When did they begin to have an active commerce?
<answer> The economy expanded in the 17th century in the Mughal Empire <context> India, officially the Republic of India ("Bhārat Gaṇarājya"), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the wo...
where was the voting held?
<answer> the election was held in the main hall <context> CHAPTER XI THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Company attention! Shoulder arms! Forward march!" Boom! Boom! Boom, boom, boom! The drums rang out clearly on the morning air and the Colby Hall battalion swung into line on a march that carried it around the school ...
WHat unusual pet does the lady have?
<answer> Janet Schwartz and her domesticated deer, <context> In side their one-storey, metal-roofed house on Vancouver Island's west coast,Janet Schwartz and her domesticated deer, Bimbo,are returning to their normal lives. The law--represented by men and women dressed in black uniforms and carrying guns -- is no longe...
Hyderabad has India's second biggest film production industry, what is it called?
<answer> Telugu film industry <context> Relics of Qutb Shahi and Nizam rule remain visible today, with the Charminar—commissioned by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah—coming to symbolise Hyderabad. Golconda fort is another major landmark. The influence of Mughlai culture is also evident in the city's distinctive cuisine, which i...
Who criticized Lee in The Wall Street Journal?
<answer> Allen Barra <context> Native Alabamian Allen Barra sharply criticized Lee and the novel in The Wall Street Journal calling Atticus a "repository of cracker-barrel epigrams" and the novel represents a "sugar-coated myth" of Alabama history. Barra writes, "It's time to stop pretending that To Kill a Mockingbird ...
Which sentence about sharks is true?
<answer> Sharks might mistake humans for seals. <context> Should we be afraid of sharks ? Maybe not. New research into the reasons for shark attacks suggests that sharks don't like the way humans taste! In fact, most people who are attacked by the shark are still alive after receiving only one bite . Why is this? Th...
Did they regret accepting someone?
<answer> It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack's _ . <context> The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis's Swamp creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack's...
What radio DJ was originally hired as a judge in season one but declined?
<answer> Stryker <context> The show had originally planned on having four judges following the Pop Idol format; however, only three judges had been found by the time of the audition round in the first season, namely Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. A fourth judge, radio DJ Stryker, was originally chosen but...
Did he have grandmother?
<answer> Caleb's grandmother <context> CHAPTER VIII. THE CART RIDE. A week after this, Caleb had his whip to mend. He had broken off the lash, by whipping in sticks and little pieces of drift-wood to the mole. David and Dwight worked a little every day upon the mole, and had carried it out pretty far into the strea...
has senate passed govt shutdown resolution?
<answer> No,senate has not passed govt shutdown resolution. <context> The US Senate has one day left to avert a government shutdown, after the GOP-controlled US House voted 230-197 to pass a short-term spending bill. The US Senate has one day left to avert a government shutdown, after the GOP-controlled US House voted ...
Was Lost in Thailand a high budget or low budget?
<answer> The movie Lost in Thailand cost just 30 million yuan to make <context> What a miracle! A low-cost Lost in Thailand <<>> has got the best ticket sales. It is true that Lost in Thailand has become the most popular Chinese film of all time. The ticket sales The movie Lost in Thailand cost just 30 million yuan to ...
When did the securitization markets supported by the shadow banking systems start to close down?
<answer> spring of 2007 <context> The securitization markets supported by the shadow banking system started to close down in the spring of 2007 and nearly shut-down in the fall of 2008. More than a third of the private credit markets thus became unavailable as a source of funds. According to the Brookings Institution, ...
What did they look for together?
<answer> They really loved looking for blueberries together <context> Mary loved walking through the woods with her dog, Max. Max and Mary would go on all sorts of adventures together. They really loved looking for blueberries together and then falling asleep next to each other in the tall grass. One day, as Mary was p...
what does the meaning of sagittarius?
<answer> A way to peak with the Sagittarius full moon is to break through stifling conditioning and soar with a vision. That means this is a stellar time to make a Vision Board-Collage. <context> A way to peak with the Sagittarius full moon is to break through stifling conditioning and soar with a vision. That means th...
Who wrote a new message?
<answer> . The reporter <context> One day, there was a blind man called John sitting on a bench with a hat by his feet and a sign that read, "I am blind. Please help me." A reporter named Tom was walking by the blind man and stopped to see that the man only had a few coins in his hat. He put a few of his own coins in t...
What does financial expert mean?
<answer> An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and financial statements; The ability to assess the general application of such principles in connection with the accounting for estimates, accruals and reserves. <context> An audit committee financial expert must possess all of the followin...
Who wrote hymns equating Ptolemy II to Zeus and Apollo?
<answer> Callimachus <context> Hellenistic poets now sought patronage from kings, and wrote works in their honor. The scholars at the libraries in Alexandria and Pergamon focused on the collection, cataloging, and literary criticism of classical Athenian works and ancient Greek myths. The poet-critic Callimachus, a sta...
How is the weather in fort shafter?
<answer> The Fort Shafter, HI forecast for Aug 06 is 75 degrees and Partly cloudy. <context> Fort Shafter Weather Forecast for Sunday, August 06. Countries/United States/ Hawaii/ Fort Shafter. The Fort Shafter, HI forecast for Aug 06 is 75 degrees and Partly cloudy . There is 51 percentage chance of rain and 5 mph wind...
What color was the room?
<answer> blue <context> CHAPTER XXII--FIXING THE BOUNDS Leonard came towards Normanstand next forenoon in considerable mental disturbance. In the first place he was seriously in love with Stephen, and love is in itself a disturbing influence. Leonard's love was all of the flesh; and as such had power at present to ...
What can be inferred from the text?
<answer> The author regards fishing as a very important part in his life. <context> John Steinbeck once said, "All Americans believe they are born fishermen. For a man to admit to a distaste in fishing would be like denouncing mother - love or hating moonlight." I can't say that I'm the biggest John Steinbeck fan. Ac...
What was tossed at the torch trying to put it out?
<answer> water balloons <context> The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona,...
Which old saying could be used to describe the writer's incidents?
<answer> One trouble never comes alone. <context> I woke up late and had breakfast in a hurry. I had never been late and didn't want my boss to be unsatisfied. However, it seemed that day wasn't a lucky one for me from the very second I left my flat. The moment I wanted to rush downstairs one of my stiletto heels bro...
Were the men tired?
<answer> Tired <context> CHAPTER X THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves. So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort...
On what date did the House Financial Services Committee hold a hearing to assess safety and soundness issues regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
<answer> September 10, 2003 <context> In the early and mid-2000s, the Bush administration called numerous times for investigation into the safety and soundness of the GSEs and their swelling portfolio of subprime mortgages. On September 10, 2003, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing at the urging of th...
Is coyote creative?
<answer> Old Man Coyote is Very Crafty <context> CHAPTER XVI Old Man Coyote is Very Crafty. Coyote has a crafty brain; His wits are sharp his ends to gain. There is nothing in the world more true than that. Old Man Coyote has the craftiest brain of all the little people of the Green Forest or the Green Meadows. Sha...
What role won Mc Conaughey an Oscar for Best Ac tor?
<answer> An AIDS activist. <context> Today we are going to talk about important transition words in English.We will focus on how to usetransition words to link ideas together.Some common transition words are and,furthermore,in addition to,not to mention,and in the same way. We don't always get a second chance to achiev...
Where was the Summer Theatre located?
<answer> Saxon Garden <context> Nearby, in Ogród Saski (the Saxon Garden), the Summer Theatre was in operation from 1870 to 1939, and in the inter-war period, the theatre complex also included Momus, Warsaw's first literary cabaret, and Leon Schiller's musical theatre Melodram. The Wojciech Bogusławski Theatre (1922–26...
The 1920x1080p25 notion identifies progressive scanning format with how many frames per second?
<answer> 25 <context> For example, 1920×1080p25 identifies progressive scanning format with 25 frames per second, each frame being 1,920 pixels wide and 1,080 pixels high. The 1080i25 or 1080i50 notation identifies interlaced scanning format with 25 frames (50 fields) per second, each frame being 1,920 pixels wide and ...
Was he proud of what happened?
<answer> Lydie's approach had been humiliating <context> CHAPTER XVIII CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open....
What are the causes of pain in lower back and legs?
<answer> Causes of lower leg pain: Muscle strain, xercise-Related injuries, tendonitis, vein problems, eripheral artery disease, pregnancy-Related leg cramps, pine Problems and underlying health conditions. Causes of lower back pain: bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, ...
What does flash gas mean?
<answer> It is a result of refrigerant that has not fully returned to a liquid state. <context> Flash Gas before a metering device. Flash gas is a result of refrigerant that has not fully returned to a liquid state. Phase change in a refrigerant cycle refers to the refrigerant going from a liquid to a gas and back agai...
What is the meaning of the name pankaj?
<answer> Mud born, lotus. <context> Meaning of Indian name: Pankaj. Meaning of the name Pankaj is 'Mud born, lotus'. Pankaj is a name of Hindu / Indian origin, and is commonly used for males.The name number for Pankaj is '8'. Click here to get the numerological analysis for the name 'Pankaj'.eaning of Indian name: Pank...
what is professional employer organization mean?
<answer> A Professional Employer Organization is the new term for “staff leasing company” and is regulated by the department through Chapter 91 of the Texas Labor Code. <context> 1. What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)? A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is the new term for “staff leasing company”...
How many people belong to the Lutheran World Federation?
<answer> over 72 million people <context> Today, Lutheranism is one of the largest branches of Protestantism. With approximately 80 million adherents, it constitutes the third most common Protestant confession after historically Pentecostal denominations and Anglicanism. The Lutheran World Federation, the largest globa...
where is dana ,nc.?
<answer> Dana is located in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. <context> Facts about Dana. Dana is also known as: Dana. Dana is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 3,329 as of the 2010 census. Population shift...
What is a main goal of Iran's market reform plans?
<answer> diversify Iran's oil-reliant economy <context> The administration continues to follow the market reform plans of the previous one and indicated that it will diversify Iran's oil-reliant economy. Iran has also developed a biotechnology, nanotechnology, and pharmaceuticals industry. However, nationalized industr...
In what jurisdiction was the Netbula v. Chordiant case tried?
<answer> Northern District of California, San Jose Division <context> Magistrate Judge Howard Lloyd in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, rejected Netbula's arguments and ordered them to disable the robots.txt blockage temporarily in order to allow Chordiant to retrieve the archived pages that they...
What is the name of the first book Hayek released to revise his stances from Prices and Production?
<answer> Profits, Interest and Investment <context> Hayek continued his research on monetary and capital theory, revising his theories of the relations between credit cycles and capital structure in Profits, Interest and Investment (1939) and The Pure Theory of Capital (1941), but his reputation as an economic theorist...
was the cotton gin really important?
<answer> Yes, the cotton gin is really important. <context> Best Answer: The cotton gin is way important. It made cotton production a profitable Business which lead to the increase in slavery. Basically, it is what turned ...
when can a child be front facing in car seat?
<answer> At age of 2 years a child be front facing in car seat. <context> AAP Car Seat Safety Guidelines: Rear-Facing Until Age 2. 1 Although the new baseline is now age two, the AAP has advised parents since 2002 to keep kids rear-facing until they reach the height or weight limit of their car seat.