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Who was not so sure?
<answer> Luna, not so sure <context> The king, Banton, stood over his men who were tired from fighting. The dragons were not as tired as the men. He could not let any more pain happen to his men. He ordered the men to run away. The men went to the village. "Everyone must run for the hills." Charlie, the purple dragon...
When was Punch indentured?
<answer> 1640 <context> In July 2012, Ancestry.com reported on historic and DNA research by its staff that discovered that Obama is likely a descendant through his mother of John Punch, considered by some historians to be the first African slave in the Virginia colony. An indentured servant, he was "bound for life" in ...
What is the definition of discussed?
<answer> The definition of discussion is consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate a heated political discussion. <context> Definition of discussion. 1 1 : consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate a heated political discussion. 2 2 : a formal treatment of a topic in speech...
which county is in antioch tn?
<answer> Antioch, TN is within the Davidson County. <context> Kensal Green is a gorgeous community with new single-family homes in Antioch, TN within the Davidson County School District
The Ethnological Society was sympathetic towards what cause?
<answer> abolitionist <context> In the last two decades of the 18th century, the theory of polygenism, the belief that different races had evolved separately in each continent and shared no common ancestor, was advocated in England by historian Edward Long and anatomist Charles White, in Germany by ethnographers Christ...
What do we know about the tunnels in Buckingham Palace?
<answer> They are not open to the public. <context> With its 775 rooms, Buckingham Palace makes regular houses look tiny. Now home to Queen Elizabeth II, it's been the British Monarchy's official London digs since 1837. National Geographic Kids slipped behind the guarded gates to find the palace's coolest features. 1. ...
Aphis have asexual and sexual what?
<answer> reproduction <context> Some insects use parthenogenesis, a process in which the female can reproduce and give birth without having the eggs fertilized by a male. Many aphids undergo a form of parthenogenesis, called cyclical parthenogenesis, in which they alternate between one or many generations of asexual an...
when you feel tired all the time?
<answer> It is when being a “carboholic”. <context> One of the biggest risk factors for feeling tired all the time is being a “carboholic,” meaning someone who overeats grains, refined carbs and sugary foods. This same person also doesn’t acquire enough healthy fats, proteins, vegetables and essential nutrients that su...
Who did he write some of his best work for?
<answer> some of his best work doesn't even include his face. See: Tina Fey as Sarah Palin: <context> (CNN) -- Thus far, NBC's late-night transition has been like butter. Jay Leno hosted his final episode of "The Tonight Show" on February 6 with massive celebrity support and even bigger ratings, and Jimmy Fallon to...
Where the guys expecting someone to show up?
<answer> They appeared somewhat startled <context> CHAPTER XX PLOTTING AGAINST DICK ROVER "Gabe Werner!" "Where is he?" "Up the street," answered Randy. "Come on after him." "Who's the man you are after?" questioned one of the men who had been interviewing Andy and Fred. "He's a young fellow who once went t...
Who is one of the critics?
<answer> Michael Alderman is among the critics <context> Last month we reported about a study that showed eating even a little less salt could greatly help the heart. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The scientists used a computer model to predict how just three grams less salt a day woul...
is fescue hay good for horses?
<answer> No <context> MaxQ Tall Fescue Grass - Safe For Horse Pastures & Hay. Fescue toxicity has long been an issue for horses, sheep and cattle. Endophyte-free varieties of Tall Fescue Grass were developed, but they suffered from reduced plant hardiness and survival.
What was the most probable cause for Lisa's weakness?
<answer> She had donated blood the night before. <context> Lisa was running late. Lisa, 25, had a lot to do at work,plus visitors on the way: her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown. But as she hurried down the subway stairs, she started to feel uncomfortably warm. By the time she got to the plat...
Who was it between?
<answer> he United States, the United Kingdom, and their respective allies <context> The War of 1812 (18121815) was a conflict fought between the United States, the United Kingdom, and their respective allies. Historians in Britain often see it as a minor theater of the Napoleonic Wars; in the United States and Canada,...
Had Jimmy been with him in the company of others?
<answer> his presence alone i <context> CHAPTER XXV. CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. At first Jimmy thought they were the perpetrators of the deed, but almost immediately he recognized one of them as O'Donnell, the erstwhile traffic officer who had been promoted to a detective sergeancy since Jimmy had first met him. "C...
What is the age of the oldest rocks in the north western part of Scotland?
<answer> 2,700 million years old <context> The oldest rocks in the group are in the north west of Scotland, Ireland and North Wales and are 2,700 million years old. During the Silurian period the north-western regions collided with the south-east, which had been part of a separate continental landmass. The topography o...
What does "mailman" mean?
<answer> Postman <context> American schools do not have separate classes for boys and girls. If boys want to cook or to sew, they can learn these things in classes that are no longer just for girls. If girls want to repair cars, they can now learn this in school. Most students like to have boys and girls on the same ba...
is catapres the same as clonidine?
<answer> Yes <context> Catapres® (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) is a centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agent available as tablets for oral administration in three dosage strengths: 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg. The 0.1 mg tablet is equivalent to 0.087 mg of the free base.
Antigone was a play made by whom?
<answer> Sophocles <context> One of the oldest depictions of civil disobedience is in Sophocles' play Antigone, in which Antigone, one of the daughters of former King of Thebes, Oedipus, defies Creon, the current King of Thebes, who is trying to stop her from giving her brother Polynices a proper burial. She gives a st...
can a us company sponsor a immigrant australia?
<answer> Yes <context> 457 Temporary Business Sponsorship Visas. Most employers will apply for approval as a Standard Business Sponsor. The approval generally lasts for 3 years and there is a limit to the number of employees who can be sponsored over this time.cacia's Expertise. 1 Understanding the requirements for ap...
Was he cocky, uncaring and inhumane?
<answer> His humility, his compassion, and his humanity earned him their love <context> (CNN) -- My Fellow South Africans, Our beloved Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the founding President of our democratic nation has departed. He passed on peacefully in the company of his family around 20h50 on the 5th of December 201...
was he in favor?
<answer> but he was still opposed <context> In the gym of Croxteth Community School, Liverpool, 50 boys have completed a course on boxing that is seen as a pilot for its return to state schools. The Schools Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) has developed the Kid Gloves scheme ( ),a -non-contact version of the sport w...
What will Jim and Peter do?
<answer> Play tennis. <context> Jim: Good afternoon, Peter! Peter: Good afternoon, Jim! Jim: Do you like computer games? Peter: Yes, I do. Jim: Let's play computer games. Peter: That sounds good, but I don't have a computer. Do you have one? Jim: No, I don't. But I have a TV. What about watching TV? Peter: No, it's bor...
are wolf spiders deadly?
<answer> No, Wolf spiders are venomous, but they are not poisonous. <context> Wolf Spider Bite – Are Wolf Spiders Poisonous? Wolf spiders are venomous, but they are not poisonous. Their venom of course is a toxin, but for the wolf spider’s venom to affect you, it has to be injected to you by the spider. On the other ha...
Civilizations from what geographic part of Africa influenced Somali culture?
<answer> Northeast <context> The culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions developed independently and through interaction with neighbouring and far away civilizations, such as other parts of Northeast Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India and Southeast Asia.
which vaccine has neomycin in it?
<answer> Neomycin is used in the production of the MMR vaccines, MMRVaxPro and Priorix, one of the Pre-school Booster vaccines Repevax, the shingles vaccine Zostavax and the chickenpox vaccines, Varivax and Varilrix. <context> Neomycin is used in the production of the MMR vaccines (MMRVaxPro and Priorix), one of the Pr...
Did he speak when he arrived in space?
<answer> I greet the Chinese people and the people of the world," Zhai said <context> Astronaut Zhai Zhigang became the first Chinese man to walk in space on Saturday, climbing out of prefix = st1 /China's Shenzhou VII spacecraft in a technological feat that made the Chinese people excited. "I'm feeling quite well....
What year did Queen Victoria die?
<answer> 1897 <context> In 1897, Victoria had written instructions for her funeral, which was to be military as befitting a soldier's daughter and the head of the army, and white instead of black. On 25 January, Edward VII, the Kaiser and Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, helped lift her body into the coffin. She was d...
Who did the girl clean the shoes for?
<answer> the old man <context> Today, I felt terrible. My head was full of problems and confusion . I decided to take a walk even though I didn't know where to go. The most special thing happened when I was out for this walk. I saw an old man sitting on a chair. He was a seller of second-hand shoes. I thought he looked...
Were they in agreement?
<answer> I am with ye on it," answered the old trapper. "We air five to three, although one o' the crowd is wounded." <context> CHAPTER XXX THE LANDSLIDE-CONCLUSION "Dick, are you badly hurt?" cried Tom. "No--it's only a scratch. But it was a close call." "To cover!" came from Jack Wumble. "Quick, all of you!"...
What does Moghaddam think the most important for us?
<answer> Seeking happiness from our inner mind. <context> Seeking to find happiness through a job before you find happiness on a personal level is like trying to stand on stilts on quicksand. That's how Anahita Moghaddam feels about it, anyway. She believes it is our "primary responsibility" to cultivate love and hap...
Where was Tetracyclines discovered?
<answer> Lederle Laboratories <context> The aftermath of World War II saw an explosion in the discovery of new classes of antibacterial drugs including the cephalosporins (developed by Eli Lilly based on the seminal work of Giuseppe Brotzu and Edward Abraham), streptomycin (discovered during a Merck-funded research pro...
how long do adults sleep?
<answer> 7 to 9 hours. <context> 1 School-age children require 9-11 hours a day. 2 Teenagers need about 8.5-9.5 hours on average. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours a night for the best amount of sleep, although some people may need as few as 6 hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day.
Which major time period were these suggested hairs from?
<answer> Jurassic <context> The earliest clear evidence of hair or fur is in fossils of Castorocauda, from 164 million years ago in the Middle Jurassic. In the 1950s, it was suggested that the foramina (passages) in the maxillae and premaxillae (bones in the front of the upper jaw) of cynodonts were channels which supp...
what did she want to do?
<answer> She missed the first few pitches. She felt like quitting <context> Sara wanted to play on a baseball team. She had never tried to swing a bat and hit a baseball before. Her Dad gave her a bat and together they went to the park to practice. Sara wondered if she could hit a ball. She wasn't sure if she would be ...
How many college students does Boston attract?
<answer> more than 350,000 <context> Boston's colleges and universities have a significant effect on the regional economy. Boston attracts more than 350,000 college students from around the world, who contribute more than $4.8 billion annually to the city's economy. The area's schools are major employers and attract in...
where is chadwick beach?
<answer> In Toms River, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States <context> Chadwick Beach Island, New Jersey. Chadwick Beach Island is an unincorporated community along the Jersey Shore located in Toms River, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, next to Barnegat Bay on a barrier island.
What may not affect the adult readers' vocabulary scores?
<answer> Versions online or not. <context> Children who read for pleasure at the age of 10 have far higher vocabulary scores by the age of 42. Researchers at the Institute of Education(IOE)have found that the most crazy childhood readers score far higher on vocabulary tests 30 years later.The new study suggests that ch...
What did the author really mean when he said "Instantly, I was grateful I did."?
<answer> He was right to pick the paper up because it was important. <context> Recently, I experienced a wonderful lesson in how little things still mean a lot. My brother, mother and I live in a very rural district on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our farm is at least a dozen miles from the most basic of services. Consequ...
According to Pro. Byron, what's the most important in writing a paper?
<answer> Organizing thoughts. <context> Q: I currently entered college in New York. Since English is not my first language, I sometimes ask a friend to read my essays to help fix the grammar and language. I believe I'm being graded mainly on my ideas, and my friend helps me get my ideas across better in English. Is thi...
How many counties does Oklahoma have?
<answer> 77 <context> Oklahoma's judicial branch consists of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, and 77 District Courts that each serves one county. The Oklahoma judiciary also contains two independent courts: a Court of Impeachment and the Oklahoma Court on the Judiciary. Oklahoma has t...
How did Tom feel about painting?
<answer> Tom said. "This isn't work. I'm enjoying myself. <context> Saturday morning was bright and fresh. There was a song in every heart, cheer on every face, and a _ in every step. Tom appeared with a bucket of white paint in one hand and a brush in the other. His Aunt Polly told him to paint the fence around the g...
Who said Kerry is an 'avid cyclist'?
<answer> Sports Illustrated <context> In addition to the sports he played at Yale, Kerry is described by Sports Illustrated, among others, as an "avid cyclist", primarily riding on a road bike. Prior to his presidential bid, Kerry was known to have participated in several long-distance rides (centuries). Even during hi...
Has a level 2 club reached the finals ever?
<answer> Level 2 have never reached the final. <context> The first six rounds are the Qualifying Competition, from which 32 teams progress to the first round of the Competition Proper, meeting the first of the 92 professional teams. The last entrants are the Premier League and Championship clubs, into the draw for the ...
Who was the only female sultana to be enthroned in a Indo-Islamic empire?
<answer> Razia Sultana <context> The subsequent Slave dynasty of Delhi managed to conquer large areas of northern India, while the Khilji dynasty conquered most of central India but were ultimately unsuccessful in conquering and uniting the subcontinent. The Sultanate ushered in a period of Indian cultural renaissance....
Who do they provide patents for?
<answer> t issues patents to inventors and businesses <context> The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce that issues patents to inventors and businesses for their inventions, and trademark registration for product and intellectual property identification. T...
Why else was it important to railroad companies?
<answer> ince the 1860s, the two primary hubs of railroading in the Deep South have been nearby Atlanta and Birmingham. <context> Birmingham is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama and the county seat of Jefferson County. The city's population was 212,237 in the 2010 United States Census. In the 2010 US...
In what year did Bob Graham become Governor of Florida?
<answer> 1979 <context> Previous post-Furman mass clemencies took place in 1986 in New Mexico, when Governor Toney Anaya commuted all death sentences because of his personal opposition to the death penalty. In 1991, outgoing Ohio Governor Dick Celeste commuted the sentences of eight prisoners, among them all four women...
What is used to make traces?
<answer> component pin pads <context> When the board has no embedded components it is more correctly called a printed wiring board (PWB) or etched wiring board. However, the term printed wiring board has fallen into disuse. A PCB populated with electronic components is called a printed circuit assembly (PCA), printed ...
Where is it located?
<answer> Bavaria, <context> Munich is the capital and the most populated city in the German state of Bavaria, on the banks of River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is also the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg, and the 12th biggest city of the European Union, with a population of around 1....
Approximately how many tech sector jobs are in New York City?
<answer> 300,000 <context> Silicon Alley, centered in Manhattan, has evolved into a metonym for the sphere encompassing the New York City metropolitan region's high technology industries involving the Internet, new media, telecommunications, digital media, software development, biotechnology, game design, financial tec...
Who had a mysterious return to Haiti?
<answer> Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, Haiti's former dictator, returned unexpectedly Sunday to the country after some 25 years in exile, adding uncertainty into an already turbulent situation. <context> Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, Haiti's former di...
How many lines made up the picture on Britain's earliest TV broadcasts?
<answer> 30 <context> Baird Television Ltd. made Britain's first television broadcast, on 30 September 1929 from its studio in Long Acre, London, via the BBC's London transmitter, using the electromechanical system pioneered by John Logie Baird. This system used a vertically-scanned image of 30 lines – just enough reso...
When did cotton become common across India?
<answer> Between 2000 and 1000 BC cotton became widespread across much of India <context> The fiber is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. The use of cotton for fabric is known to date to prehistoric times; fragments of cotton fabric dated from 5000 BC have been excavated in...
what is defined in the preamble?
<answer> Preamble is an introductory statement or preface or introduction. <context> preamble. 1 an introductory statement; preface; introduction. 2 the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows. 3 a preliminary or introductory fact or circumstance: His childho...
What year did Somali authorities rejoin the Universal Postal Union?
<answer> 2012 <context> Concurrently, the Somali Transitional Federal Government began preparations to revive the national postal service. The government's overall reconstruction plan for Somali Post is structured into three Phases spread out over a period of ten years. Phase I will see the reconstruction of the postal...
Did Anson frighten the baby when he saw Bert?
<answer> scaring the child <context> CHAPTER XV. BERT COMES BACK. One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door. "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots. "Come in!" added Flaxen. Gea...
how many laps in can am duel?
<answer> 60 laps. <context> THE FORMAT --Each of the Duel races is 60 laps, which equals 150 miles. There are 22 cars in each Duel: 18 Charter cars, which are guaranteed to start the Daytona 500, and four Open cars, which are not guaranteed spots in the 500.
How many possible codons are there?
<answer> There are 64 possible codons (four possible nucleotides at each of three positions, hence 43 possible codons) <context> The nucleotide sequence of a gene's DNA specifies the amino acid sequence of a protein through the genetic code. Sets of three nucleotides, known as codons, each correspond to a specific amin...
who conducted the discussion?
<answer> Snipes said in an interview on CNN's "Larry King Live <context> Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Wesley Snipes said he was nervous about going to jail on Thursday, but was hopeful that his prayers would be answered. "We still have prayers out there. We still believe in miracles. So don't send me up the river yet,"...
How many times did Nagumo change orders for arming his aircraft?
<answer> twice <context> As anticipated by Nimitz, the Japanese fleet arrived off Midway on 4 June and was spotted by PBY patrol aircraft. Nagumo executed a first strike against Midway, while Fletcher launched his aircraft, bound for Nagumo's carriers. At 09:20 the first U.S. carrier aircraft arrived, TBD Devastator to...
How many countries are in the continent?
<answer> twelve <context> South America is a continent located in the western hemisphere, mostly in the southern hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the northern hemisphere. It may also be considered a subcontinent of the Americas, which is the model used in nations that speak Romance languages. The referenc...
Who was indicted?
<answer> Bo Xilai, a former darling of the party, was finally indicted <context> Beijing (CNN) -- It's the Chinese crime story of the century and a major embarrassment for the country's all-powerful Communist Party. In late July, Bo Xilai, a former darling of the party, was finally indicted on corruption charges. Hi...
Who resurrects Midna after the fight with Ganondorf?
<answer> Light Spirits <context> Ganondorf then revives, and Midna teleports Link and Zelda outside the castle so she can hold him off with the Fused Shadows. However, as Hyrule Castle collapses, it is revealed that Ganondorf was victorious as he crushes Midna's helmet. Ganondorf engages Link on horseback, and, assiste...
what is an infection in testicles called?
<answer> Epididymo-orchitis <context> Epididymo-orchitis is an inflammation of the epididymis and/or testicle (testis). It is usually due to infection, most commonly from a urine infection or a sexually transmitted infection. A course of antibiotic medicine will usually clear the infection. Full recovery is usual. Comp...
can plywood be painted?
<answer> Yes, Most plywood can be satisfactorily painted. <context> Most plywood can be satisfactorily painted. As with any other wood surface, though, poor results are achieved with poor preparation and poor materials. Raw (and clean/dry!) wood should first be primed with a good exterior primer (I prefer alkyd), then ...
Who is convinced of that?
<answer> made Sally fully twenty-four hours more certain than ever that he not only hadn't any father anywhere <context> CHAPTER XXIV. Next day, sure enough, the cablegram didn't come. This was an immense disaster; for Tracy couldn't go into the presence without that ticket, although it wasn't going to possess any va...
Who does it belong to?
<answer> Jim Norton <context> New York (CNN) -- The mansion and four-acre estate featured in Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 film "The Godfather" is up for sale for a whopping $2.9 million. Owner Jim Norton said he put the eight-bedroom, five-bathroom Staten Island home on the market after his father recently passed away...
How many Germans live in Brazil?
<answer> 5 million <context> People of German origin are found in various places around the globe. United States is home to approximately 50 million German Americans or one third of the German diaspora, making it the largest centre of German-descended people outside Germany. Brazil is the second largest with 5 million ...
What is another name for Universal Studios Inc.?
<answer> Universal Pictures <context> Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City,...
How many calories in rotisserie?
<answer> 147 calories in 1 medium piece of Rotisserie Chicken. <context> There are 147 calories in 1 medium piece of Rotisserie Chicken. Calorie breakdown: 53% fat, 0% carbs, 47% protein.
How did sign languages help the deaf?
<answer> It helped them to communicate with other people <context> For many years, no one could communicate with people who had been born without learning. These deaf people were not able to use a spoken language. But, beginning in the 1700s, the deaf were taught a special language. Using this language, they could shar...
What is a natural process of child development?
<answer> Work <context> Work is undertaken from an early age by vast numbers of children in the world and may have a natural place in growing up. Work can contribute to the well-being of children in a variety of ways; children often choose to work to improve their lives, both in the short- and long-term. At the materia...
About how many students are in a typical Oppidan house?
<answer> fifty <context> As the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of provi...
Were fractional decimals used as well?
<answer> with fractional decimals allowing expansion for further detail. <context> The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), or Dewey Decimal System, is a proprietary library classification system first published in the United States by Melvil Dewey in 1876. It has been revised and expanded through 23 major editions, th...
Where could people get into the 4D film cinema?
<answer> In the ticket hall. <context> The London Eye 4D Film Experience started in August and is included in the London Eye ticket price. It is a fantastic 4D film to entertain you before your trip on the London Eye. The 4D effects are great. No Extra Cost to You That's right; you buy your ticket for the London Eye an...
What year did the government of Zhejiang recognise folk religion as 'civil religion'?
<answer> 2015 <context> In mid-2015 the government of Zhejiang recognised folk religion as "civil religion" beginning the registration of more than twenty thousand folk religious associations. Buddhism has an important presence since its arrival in Zhejiang 1,800 years ago.
why is noise a problem?
<answer> Because of the noise is a buzzing sound, the problem is usually associated with the points, distributor, or coil. <context> 1 If the noise is a buzzing sound, the problem is usually associated with the points, distributor, or coil. 2 Try replacing the condenser on both the coil and points. 3 Make sure all pl...
About how many escaped slaves were in New York during the time the British occupied it?
<answer> 10,000 <context> The Battle of Long Island, the largest battle of the American Revolutionary War, was fought in August 1776 entirely within the modern-day borough of Brooklyn. After the battle, in which the Americans were defeated, leaving subsequent smaller armed engagements following in its wake, the city be...
Is the overhead for online businesses higher or lower?
<answer> lower <context> Local businessmen are increasingly facing competition from on line retailers. Larry Pollock, owner of Camera Co/Op on South Congress, said he has been dealing with this kind of problem for years, even before the Internet. The struggle began with mail-order catalogues, which are similar to onlin...
How are the particle forces and accelerations explained as by gauge bosons exchange?
<answer> mathematical by-product <context> In modern particle physics, forces and the acceleration of particles are explained as a mathematical by-product of exchange of momentum-carrying gauge bosons. With the development of quantum field theory and general relativity, it was realized that force is a redundant concept...
How many text message votes were there in season eight?
<answer> 178 million <context> From the semi-finals onwards, the fate of the contestants is decided by public vote. During the contestant's performance as well as the recap at the end, a toll-free telephone number for each contestant is displayed on the screen. For a two-hour period after the episode ends (up to four h...
is pension annuity income taxable?
<answer> Yes <context> The pension or annuity payments that you receive are fully taxable if you have no investment in the contract due to any of the following situations: 1 You did not contribute anything or are not considered to have contributed anything for your pension or annuity.
what is checked for in a stool culture?
<answer> It is done to find the cause of an infection, such as bacteria, a virus, a fungus, or a parasite. <context> 1 A stool culture is done to find the cause of an infection, such as bacteria, a virus, a fungus, or a parasite. To learn more, see the topic Stool Culture. A bowel transit time test is done to help fin...
When was the Gold State Coach first used?
<answer> 1762 <context> Adjacent to the palace is the Royal Mews, also designed by Nash, where the royal carriages, including the Gold State Coach, are housed. This rococo gilt coach, designed by Sir William Chambers in 1760, has painted panels by G. B. Cipriani. It was first used for the State Opening of Parliament by...
Where is the nation's financial capital?
<answer> Paris, the nation's financial capital <context> France has the world's 6th largest economy by nominal figures and the 10th largest economy by PPP figures. It has the 3rd-largest economy in Europe with the UK in 2nd and Germany in 1st. The OECD is headquartered in Paris, the nation's financial capital. The ch...
In terms of finance, when being ruled by the English, where did Burma stand?
<answer> Under British administration, Myanmar was the second-wealthiest country in South-East Asia. <context> Under British administration, Myanmar was the second-wealthiest country in South-East Asia. It had been the world's largest exporter of rice. Myanmar also had a wealth of natural and labour resources. British ...
What firm in England and Wales decides if the NHS allows drugs?
<answer> National Institute for Health and Care Excellence <context> In the UK, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency approves drugs for use, though the evaluation is done by the European Medicines Agency, an agency of the European Union based in London. Normally an approval in the UK and other Europe...
Was he in love before?
<answer> Twice before <context> Chapter XXXIX Deals with Weddings Anne felt that life partook of the nature of an anticlimax during the first few weeks after her return to Green Gables. She missed the merry comradeship of Patty's Place. She had dreamed some brilliant dreams during the past winter and now they lay i...
Aside from largest city, what else is it to Labrador?
<answer> /) is the capital <context> St. John's (/ˌseɪntˈdʒɒnz/, local /ˌseɪntˈdʒɑːnz/) is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. St. John's was incorporated as a city in 1888, yet is considered by some to be the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip...
Who was his brother?
<answer> I guess not," returned his brother. <context> CHAPTER XXIII. THE BLACK BEAR. "Somebody is coming!" ejaculated Sam. "I hope it is Dick, with Mr. Barrow!" "So do I," returned Tom. Without saying a word more, Jasper Grinder ran from the inner cave and joined Baxter and the guide. His face was pale, and he...
How many women spoke out publicly about misconduct on Schwarzenegger's part?
<answer> six <context> During his initial campaign for governor, allegations of sexual and personal misconduct were raised against Schwarzenegger, dubbed "Gropegate". Within the last five days before the election, news reports appeared in the Los Angeles Times recounting allegations of sexual misconduct from several in...
Does she think she deserves a little more than that?
<answer> Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, testified that O'Neill "deserves every one of her $75,000 that we agreed to. But she does not deserve a penny more." <context> (CNN) -- A judge ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit from a former member of Lady Gaga's entourage who alleges the pop star failed to pay her ove...
The darker skinned Bella people are also refereed to as what name?
<answer> Tamasheq <context> In the far north, there is a division between Berber-descendent Tuareg nomad populations and the darker-skinned Bella or Tamasheq people, due the historical spread of slavery in the region. An estimated 800,000 people in Mali are descended from slaves. Slavery in Mali has persisted for centu...
Who were allowed "temporary entry" into Yugoslav territory?
<answer> Soviet troops <context> On 12 September 1944, King Peter II called on all Yugoslavs to come together under Tito's leadership and stated that those who did not were "traitors", by which time Tito was recognized by all Allied authorities (including the government-in-exile) as the Prime Minister of Yugoslavia, in...
how much to charge for carpet cleaning?
<answer> 15 to 35 cents per square foot <context> Carpet cleaning prices range from approximately 15 to 35 cents per square foot, depending on the size and condition of the carpet. If you can do a good job cleaning a 1,300-square-foot house in three hours and need $100 per hour for your cost structure, a price of aroun...
what language do people in afghanistan?
<answer> Pashto, Dari. <context> The Pashtuns speak Pashto, which is an Indo-European language and one of the two official languages of Afghanistan. The Tajiks (Tadzhiks), are the second largest ethnic group in Afghanistan. They live in the valleys north of Kabul and in Badakhshan. They are farmers, artisans, and merch...
how long can a thawed chicken stay in the refrigerator?
<answer> Cooked chicken could be good up to 4 days. Raw chicken is best used within 1 or 2 days. <context> Cooked chicken could be good up to 4 days. Raw chicken is best used within 1 or 2 days. You should store the chicken in the coldest part of the refrigerator for best shelf life or put it in freezer if not used wit...
Did she and the classmate then leave to go eat?
<answer> Then they went for lunch happily. <context> Rose sat behind Kate in the classroom. They got on well with each other. But one day, Rose didn't see her school IC card at lunch time. She asked her classmates and looked for it everywhere. But she couldn't find it. Later, one girl said that she saw Kate take a card...
Whos flag officially is a red rose on a white field?
<answer> Montrose in Scotland <context> The Red Rose of Lancaster is the county flower found on the county's heraldic badge and flag. The rose was a symbol of the House of Lancaster, immortalised in the verse "In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red" (referring to the 15th-century Wars of the Ros...