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what is comte cheese?
<answer> It is a French cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the Franch. <context> [kɔ̃.te]) is a French cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the Franche-Comte comté region of Eastern. France comte comté has the highest production Of ALL french, aoc 40,000 around 40000. tonnes annuallyomte comté has the...
The torch is put out at night, on aircraft, during storms and what else?
<answer> during protests <context> The Olympic Flame is supposed to remain lit for the whole relay. When the Torch is extinguished at night, on airplanes, in bad weather, or during protests (such as the several occasions in Paris), the Olympic Flame is kept alight in a set of 8 lanterns.[citation needed]
what is litepay?
<answer> LitePay is the payment processor of Litecoin where retailers can accept Litecoin payments instantly from anywhere in the world. <context> LitePay is the payment processor of Litecoin where retailers can accept Litecoin payments instantly from anywhere in the world. A Litecoin wallet will be available where use...
what county is duenweg mo?
<answer> Duenweg is in Jasper County, Missouri. <context> Duenweg is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,121 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
what is an sma?
<answer> A genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and progressive loss of movement <context> Introduction. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and progressive loss of movement. SMA is caused by deterioration in the nerve cells (motor neurones) connecting the brain and spi...
Who assumed total control of Egypt?
<answer> Nasser <context> The crowd roared in approval and Arab audiences were electrified. The assassination attempt backfired, quickly playing into Nasser's hands. Upon returning to Cairo, he ordered one of the largest political crackdowns in the modern history of Egypt, with the arrests of thousands of dissenters, m...
who is the messenger of God in Islam?
<answer> Muhammad is the messenger of God <context> Islam () is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one incomparable God (Allah) and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion and the fastest-growing major religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion foll...
when was alcohol anonymous written?
<answer> 1939 <context> Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism (generally known as The Big Book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition) is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the...
Which of Oklahoma's mountain ranges are in the US Interior Highlands?
<answer> the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains <context> Oklahoma has four primary mountain ranges: the Ouachita Mountains, the Arbuckle Mountains, the Wichita Mountains, and the Ozark Mountains. Contained within the U.S. Interior Highlands region, the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains mark the only major mountainous region betw...
is overeating an eating disorder?
<answer> Yes, overeating is an eating disorder. <context> Compulsive overeating disorder is frequently called a “food addiction” because eating can cause biological changes in your body that are similar to those caused by addictive substances. Studies have found that foods, particularly high-fat foods, affect the areas...
How many copies do they survive in?
<answer> survive in hundreds of copies <context> Textual criticism is a branch of textual scholarship, philology, and literary criticism that is concerned with the identification of textual variants in either manuscripts or printed books. Ancient scribes made alterations when copying manuscripts by hand. Given a manusc...
What kind of person is Rob Thompson?
<answer> He is kind-hearted to animals. <context> How would you like an easy way to earn 2,500 dollars? All you have to do is to sit around and wait for your meals.There's catch, however.You have to stay in a chicken cage with a stranger for a whole week.There are no books or television or radio for amusement.You can't...
According to who?
<answer> Lara Fox and her friend Hilary Frankel told me <context> One school night this month I walked quietly up to Alexander, my 15-year-old son, and touched his cheek gently in a manner I hoped would seem casual.A year ago he would have ignored this disturbance but now he reacted impatiently and leaned back to his c...
Why did the author think that William was more nervous while performing the first aid than himself?
<answer> Because William had no experience of doing it in the wild. <context> I spend a lot of time backpacking and hiking the outdoors and there are two pieces of equipment that are with me on each trip: an Adventure Medical Kits Weekender and an Adventure Medical Kits Suture Syringe Kit. Both proved very helpful on m...
When did people really start to understand the political mind of Queen Victoria?
<answer> after the release of her diary and letters <context> Victoria was physically unprepossessing—she was stout, dowdy and no more than five feet tall—but she succeeded in projecting a grand image. She experienced unpopularity during the first years of her widowhood, but was well liked during the 1880s and 1890s, w...
which quantity is a scalar quantity brainly?
<answer> A scalar quantity is acceleration area displacement force velocity. <context> Which quantity is a scalar quantity? acceleration area displacement force velocity.
Spinoza believed that the universe was made up of one substance which is?
<answer> God <context> St. Anselm's approach was to define God as, "that than which nothing greater can be conceived". Famed pantheist philosopher Baruch Spinoza would later carry this idea to its extreme: "By God I understand a being absolutely infinite, i.e., a substance consisting of infinite attributes, of which ea...
Who did Churchill appoint to Cabinet that the King did not like?
<answer> Lord Beaverbrook <context> In 1940, Winston Churchill replaced Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister, though personally George would have preferred to appoint Lord Halifax. After the King's initial dismay over Churchill's appointment of Lord Beaverbrook to the Cabinet, he and Churchill developed "the closest p...
What happened in the 70's?
<answer> a left-wing middle class emerged <context> The contemporary Liberal Party generally advocates economic liberalism (see New Right). Historically, the party has supported a higher degree of economic protectionism and interventionism than it has in recent decades. However, from its foundation the party has ident...
How long was he in space?
<answer> nearly five months <context> For more than 40 years, scientists have sought to learn how well human beings can adapt to long periods in space. The International Space Station continues to provide valuable knowledge about spaceflight. But an earlier space station, Skylab, helped make the current space project p...
Did Garnache hate her?
<answer> Garnache was full of pity for he <context> CHAPTER XXIV. SAINT MARTIN'S EVE Uneasy in his mind, seeking some way to tell the thing and acquit himself of the painful task before him, Garnache took a turn in the apartment. Mademoiselle leaned against the table, which was still burdened by the empty coffin, a...
What's the passage mainly about?
<answer> The benefits of defensive pessimism. <context> Are you an optimist? Do you look at your glass and see it as half full? Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that things generally turn out for the best? Do you believe that if something is meant to be, it will be? If you reply "yes" to all of t...
Is Corby free now?
<answer> And now Corby has walked out of prison -- on parole but free. Yet Australia remains divided as to whether she is guilty of the crime. <context> (CNN) -- It's a Friday in May, 2005, and Schapelle Corby stands in the center of packed courtroom on the tropical island of Bali, waiting to learn her fate. Will the b...
if it connected what would have happened?
<answer> Had the stick struck Leo the boy’s head would have sustained a severe injury. <context> CHAPTER VI.—LEO ASSERTS HIS RIGHTS. At once a crowd of performers surrounded the pair. Very few of them liked Jack Snipper, and they wondered what Leo would do should the gymnast attack the boy. “Call me a braggart, wi...
Do people still know about it?
<answer> Well of KARLSBAD (Bath of Karl), known to Tourists of this day <context> Chapter XII. -- BRANDENBURG IN KAISER KARL'S TIME; END OF THE BAVARIAN KURFURSTS. Kaiser Ludwig died in 1347, while the False Waldemar was still busy. We saw Karl IV., Johann of Bohemia's second son, come to the Kaisership thereupon, Jo...
what type of insurance is humana supplemental?
<answer> Humana supplemental has Medicare Supplement Insurance plans. <context> Humana is a leading healthcare company because of its network and wide range of policies. The insurance company has Medicare Advantage and Medicare supplemental plans in all 50 states. These plans include HMO, PPO and membership plans.
Who is Mary's best friend?
<answer> Today she asks her best friend Lucy <context> Mary is getting married next Saturday.Today she asks her best friend Lucy to shop for clothes to wear at the wedding.'So what are we looking for, Mary,' Lucy asks. 'Well, my parents want me to wear a traditional Chinese dress, but I prefer a more modern style.I thi...
who studied the process of imprinting in geese and other species?
<answer> Konrad Lorenz studied the process of imprinting in geese and other species. <context> But, it was not until the early 1900s that any scientific studies were done of the phenomenon. Austrian naturalist Konrad Lorenz became the first to codify and establish the science behind the imprinting process. Lorenz found...
What are the causes for cramps in hand?
<answer> Diabetes, dehydration and Vitamin D or potassium deficiency and a loss of body fluids and electrolytes. <context> Acute causes of hand cramps. There are many acute causes of hand cramps. These include dehydration and Vitamin D or potassium deficiency. A loss of body fluids and electrolytes can cause cramping i...
What has growth in population and poor sanitation caused?
<answer> pollution <context> The rising population has resulted in an increased demand on fish stocks, which are under stress; although the creation of the Funafuti Conservation Area has provided a fishing exclusion area to help sustain the fish population across the Funafuti lagoon. Population pressure on the resource...
Which philosopher in the Muslim world championed inductive logic in their works?
<answer> Fakhr al-Din al-Razi <context> Other influential Muslim philosophers include al-Jahiz, a pioneer in evolutionary thought; Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen), a pioneer of phenomenology and the philosophy of science and a critic of Aristotelian natural philosophy and Aristotle's concept of place (topos); Al-Biruni, a cri...
did anyone else assist?
<answer> brought with him his friends Molly and Holly. Tom thought that Jim was going to bring Dolly with him but he didn't. The four of them got to work right away. <context> Tom had to fix some things around the house. He had to fix the door. He had to fix the window. But before he did anything he had to fix the to...
In stark comparison to which other colony?
<answer> compared with 2 million in the British North American colonies <context> The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was the North American theater of the worldwide Seven Years' War. The war was fought between the colonies of British America and New France, with both sides supported by military units from their pare...
Which word did George W. Bush apologize for using when talking about the war?
<answer> crusade <context> On 16 September 2001, at Camp David, President George W. Bush used the phrase war on terrorism in an unscripted and controversial comment when he said, "This crusade – this war on terrorism – is going to take a while, ... " Bush later apologized for this remark due to the negative connotation...
Where did the trail lead?
<answer> It must be said that the hearts of both Henry and Dave beat rapidly as they pushed along the trail leading towards the falls <context> CHAPTER XXXII LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deep...
who was in time to hear her say something?
<answer> when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say: <context> CHAPTER III IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety....
How old was he?
<answer> Felipe Carza, 15 <context> Donna Ashlock, a 14-year-old girl from California, was very sick. She had a bad heart. "Donna needs a new heart," her doctor said, "she must have a new heart, or she will die soon." Felipe Carza, 15, was worried about Donna. Felipe was Donna's friend. He liked Donna very much. He lik...
Orthodox Judaism is a self-identification that distinguishes it from what?
<answer> pre-modern Judaism <context> Orthodox Judaism is the approach to religious Judaism which subscribes to a tradition of mass revelation and adheres to the interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Tanaim and Amoraim. These texts were subsequentl...
what does patios mean?
<answer> A patio is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically paved. <context> A patio (/ˈpæti.oʊ/, from Spanish: patio [ˈpatjo]; courtyard, forecourt, yard) is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically pav...
what is a cut in a golf shot?
<answer> A cut shot is a golf shot that as the ball rises in the air , it is proceeding in a straight line , but as the ball begins its descent , the ball moves slightly to the right. <context> A cut shot is a golf shot that as the ball rises in the air , it is proceeding in a straight line , but as the ball begins its...
What was responsible for bringing the language of North middle China to the Fujian region?
<answer> two waves of migrations from the north <context> In 677 (during the reign of Emperor Gaozong), Chen Zheng (陳政), together with his son Chen Yuanguang (陳元光), led a military expedition to pacify the rebellion in Fujian. They settled in Zhangzhou and brought the Middle Chinese phonology of northern China during th...
Is he happy at Asquith?
<answer> "I thought I could stand the life, but I can't. I am tired of their sects and synods and sermons. By the way," said he pulling at my sleeve <context> CHAPTER VII I experienced a great surprise a few mornings afterwards. I had risen quite early, and found the Celebrity's man superintending the hoisting of lug...
does typhoid cause a rash?
<answer> Yes, typhoid causes a rash. <context> Caption: Typhoid rash on a patient's foot. Typhoid is a disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It is transmitted in food and water contaminated by faeces. Symptoms include initial constipation followed by diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever and rash.
what were the other drivers told?
<answer> Some lady up ahead already paid your fare <context> It was a cold winter day. A woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth . "I'm paying for myself, and for the six cars behind me," she said with a smile, handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were inf...
how much is it to replace samsung?
<answer> Software repairs range from £9.99 to £29.99, simpler hardware repairs from £44.99 to £79.99, and complex repairs (e.g. replacement screens) cost from £59.99 to a cost of £169.99 depending on the model of your Samsung device. <context> Software repairs range from £9.99 to £29.99, simpler hardware repairs from £...
When was system 3 fist made?
<answer> E3 2005, and was released at the end of 2006 <context> The console was first officially announced at E3 2005, and was released at the end of 2006. It was the first console to use Blu-ray Disc as its primary storage medium. The console was the first PlayStation to integrate social gaming services, included it ...
is hives a disease?
<answer> No. <context> Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly -- either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting.
Have people fled their homes?
<answer> At last we ran away to a safe place. <context> (CNN) -- Flash floods swept Saturday through the eastern Indian states of Odisha, where at least 19 people were killed, and Andhra Pradesh, where another 21 were killed, CNN-IBN reported. "The flood water entered our village suddenly," one rescued villager told ...
On what day did Bell go back to Boston?
<answer> March 7, 1876 <context> Bell's patent 174,465, was issued to Bell on March 7, 1876, by the U.S. Patent Office. Bell's patent covered "the method of, and apparatus for, transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically ... by causing electrical undulations, similar in form to the vibrations of the air accompan...
How much did he win by?
<answer> Rory McIlroy has won the Deutsche Bank Championship by one stroke <context> (CNN) -- Rory McIlroy has won the Deutsche Bank Championship by one stroke after shooting a final round 67 at the TPC Boston on Monday. The Northern Irishman finished on 20-under par, one stroke in front of overnight leader Louis Oos...
Was the pairing povocative according to him?
<answer> According to the official Russian version of the call, his American counterpart assured him the alliance did not have "provocative or expansionist" intentions -- an <context> In a telephone call Monday between Russia's Defense Minister General Sergei Shoigu and the U.S. Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel, Shoigu...
Was it a bad area?
<answer> Essendean is a good place indeed <context> CHAPTER I I SET OFF UPON MY JOURNEY TO THE HOUSE OF SHAWS I will begin the story of my adventures with a certain morning early in the month of June, the year of grace 1751, when I took the key for the last time out of the door of my father's house. The sun began ...
What was a recommendations brought about from the report?
<answer> expanding the FDA's use of accelerated approval processes <context> Others have argued that excessive regulation suppresses therapeutic innovation, and that the current cost of regulator-required clinical trials prevents the full exploitation of new genetic and biological knowledge for the treatment of human d...
What were two large ports on the English east coast in the North?
<answer> Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sunderland <context> In the north, substantial efforts were made against Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sunderland, which were large ports on the English east coast. On 9 April 1941 Luftflotte 2 dropped 150 tons of high explosives and 50,000 incendiaries from 120 bombers in a five-hour attack....
What age group is it intended for?
<answer> over 13 <context> Ask any student to say one thing they know about Charles Dickens, and it is very likely they will say Oliver Twist. His classic tale of a poor orphan boy strikes at the heart of all those who have ever wanted "more", as Oliver did. And now, Dickens' classic scenes of the lives of the Victor...
The roots of the word pertain to what region?
<answer> Hispanic" originally referred to the people of ancient Roman Hispania, which roughly comprised the Iberian Peninsul <context> The term Hispanic ( or ) broadly refers to the people, nations, and cultures that have a historical link to Spain. It commonly applies to countries once owned by the Spanish Empire in t...
How have researchers been doing this?
<answer> infecting pathogenic bacteria <context> Phage therapy is another option that is being looked into for treating resistant strains of bacteria. The way that researchers are doing this is by infecting pathogenic bacteria with their own viruses, more specifically, bacteriophages. Bacteriophages, also known simply ...
Did he wear a hat?
<answer> his sunny hair uncovered <context> CHAPTER X After nearly a year's captivity, the King engaged to pay a ransom, and, until the terms could be arranged, his two sons were to be placed as hostages in the hands of the Normans, whilst he returned to his own domains. The Princes were to be sent to Bayeux; whither...
What will a pharmacist who passes the ambulatory pharmacist exam be called?
<answer> Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist <context> In the U.S. federal health care system (including the VA, the Indian Health Service, and NIH) ambulatory care pharmacists are given full independent prescribing authority. In some states such North Carolina and New Mexico these pharmacist clinicians are give...
who is a big advocate for the dollar coin?
<answer> Jim Kolbe <context> With America's national debt continuing to climb, Congress is constantly debating ways to save money. The Dollar Coin Alliance, a lobbying group, says billions could be saved if dollar coins were used instead of paper bills. But many people won't use them. The U.S. government tried to push ...
How does The Little Girl get to know the story of The Little Prince?
<answer> She reads the pages that The Aviator writes and sends to her. <context> If you love reading books, you must know about the book The Little Prince. It's a famous novel written by a French writer. As one of the best-selling books in history, it has been sold as many as 200 million copies in 253 languages and dia...
What's the attitude of the insurer to this injury?
<answer> He thinks that the accident should be informed in time. <context> Letter One 21 July, 2008 Dear Sirs, Our foreman, Mr. Li Ming, had an accident on July 6, 2008. He crushed his forefinger when operating a machine. At that time...
Where does 35th Street end?
<answer> Eleventh Avenue <context> 35th Street runs from FDR Drive to Eleventh Avenue. Notable locations include East River Ferry, LaptopMD headquarters, Mercy College Manhattan Campus, and Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
how much does axiom law pay?
<answer> $150 to $275 an hour. <context> Tweet. Virtual law firm Axiom Law is posting some big gains since it opened in Washington, D.C., in January 2009 with just one lawyer. Axiom’s D.C. office now has 30 lawyers, and it projects 100 percent growth in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the Washi...
Why was the other lady crying when the author was there?
<answer> Because she missed her daughter very much. <context> Yesterday I went to the nursing home to visit my step mom's grandma. When I got there she was happy to see me. Then I heard a woman crying. It was my great grandma's roommate. The curtain was drawn so I could not see her. She started calling out a name that ...
was this incident taken care of correctly?
<answer> said he was furious with how immigration officials have handled the case. <context> Bristow, Virginia (CNN) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has ordered an investigation after a man who was in the United States illegally killed a nun in a car crash, authorities said. Napolitano is trying dete...
What is the best title of the passage?
<answer> What do you do when you suddenly feel lonely in a crowd? <context> People are different. Some are _ . These people are outgoing, confident, and know the "gift of the gab". They also feel very comfortable when in groups of people. Unfortunately we have the other extreme. This is the introvert. The introvert fee...
is techtronic a publicly traded company?
<answer> Yes, it is a publicly traded company. <context> Techtronic Industries Company Limited. Techtronic Industries Company Limited is a publicly traded company. PrivCo specializes in private companies, but includes records on public companies like Techtronic Industries Company Limited solely for their private market...
On which channel are committee meetings often shown?
<answer> C-SPAN <context> In the US, nutritional standards and recommendations are established jointly by the US Department of Agriculture and US Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary and physical activity guidelines from the USDA are presented in the concept of MyPlate, which superseded the food pyramid, wh...
are dolphins mammals?
<answer> Yes, whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, walruses, and many other marine animals are mammals, not fish. <context> Answer 1: Whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, walruses, and many other marine animals are mammals, not fish. The marine mammals exist because about 50 to 60 millions of years ago, some mammals wand...
Who was one of the top Roman poets?
<answer> Virgil is traditionally ranked as one of Rome's greatest poets. <context> Publius Vergilius Maro (Classical Latin: [ˈpuː.blɪ.ʊs wɛrˈɡɪ.lɪ.ʊs ˈma.roː]; October 15, 70 BC – September 21, 19 BC), usually called Virgil or Vergil /ˈvɜːrdʒᵻl/ in English, was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period. He is known ...
what do people normally put in a breakfast burrito?
<answer> People normally put eggs, veggie sausage in a breakfast burrito. <context> Hello! Everything works great in a breakfast burrito. I've tried so many different combos and they all work pretty well. It's awesome because you can make like 20 in a batch using a dozen eggs and a pack of tortillas. My best combo is j...
About how much money does Shane's family make?
<answer> The median annual income of the recipients' families was $18,984. <context> (CNN) -- Sidney Frank made millions marketing Jagermeister and other alcohol brands. Three years after his death, he's a big hit with students at the Ivy League college he briefly attended. Sidney Frank, shown accepting an honorary...
when was Census day?
<answer> May 15, 2001 <context> The Canada 2001 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 15, 2001. On that day, Statistics Canada attempted to count every person in Canada. The total population count of Canada was 30,007,094. This was a 4% increase over 1996 Census of 28,846,761....
Where did it originate?
<answer> The social and cultural features known as the Roaring Twenties began in leading metropolitan centers <context> The Roaring Twenties was the period of Western society and Western culture that occurred during and around the 1920s. It was a period of sustained economic prosperity with a distinctive cultural edge ...
Where is it stored?
<answer> stores it in the energy-storage molecules ATP a <context> Chloroplasts' main role is to conduct photosynthesis, where the photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll captures the energy from sunlight and converts it and stores it in the energy-storage molecules ATP and NADPH while freeing oxygen from water. They then u...
How did Mr.Green want to go to London?
<answer> By airplane <context> One afternoon Mrs.Green's husband wanted to catch the 3:30 flight to London to have an important meeting. She was very surprised when he telephoned her at 5 o'clock and said that he was still at the airport. "What happened to you?"asked Mrs Green. "Well," said Mr. Green, "Everything was g...
When did Philharmonie de Paris open?
<answer> January 2015 <context> The largest opera houses of Paris are the 19th-century Opéra Garnier (historical Paris Opéra) and modern Opéra Bastille; the former tends toward the more classic ballets and operas, and the latter provides a mixed repertoire of classic and modern. In middle of the 19th century, there wer...
what is sable?
<answer> The sable is a marten species, a small carnivorous mammal inhabiting forest environments, primarily in Russia from the Ural Mountains throughout Siberia, northern Mongolia. <context> The sable (Martes zibellina) is a marten species, a small carnivorous mammal inhabiting forest environments, primarily in Russia...
In the end what was the Soviet Union's Transformator system used for?
<answer> a research project <context> In 1958, the Soviet Union developed Тransformator (Russian: Трансформатор, meaning Transformer), the first high-resolution (definition) television system capable of producing an image composed of 1,125 lines of resolution aimed at providing teleconferencing for military command. It...
how long can lice live off a body?
<answer> It takes 40 days for a female lice to leave the body and adult ies can survive one to two days without a blood meal. <context> Female lice lay six to seven eggs (nits) per day and may lay a total of 50 to 100 eggs during their life which may last up to 40 days. Adults can only survive one to two days without a...
where did it come from?
<answer> Affirmative action policies were developed in order to correct decades of discrimination stemming from the Reconstruction Era <context> Affirmative action in the United States tends to focus on issues such as education and employment, specifically granting special consideration to racial minorities, Native Ame...
What did Amy want to drink?
<answer> Orange juice. <context> Amy likes fast food very much. She wants to go to McDonald's for dinner today. She asks Brian to take her there. Amy: Do you like McDonald's? Brian: It's OK. But you know eating too much food there is not good for your health. Amy: I know. But I like junk food. Brian: Why? Amy: It's _ ....
Who is mostly to blame in the bear's death according to the writer?
<answer> The Marsdens. <context> Bear Story Campers Gene and Marie Marsden took pride in being good citizens when in the wild.While driving miles to the Green River Lakes area,they instructed their children in the rules they'd learned in the bear safety handbook put out by the Bridger-Teton Forest Service.The number-on...
How many different countries air American Idol on television? ?
<answer> over 100 <context> American Idol is broadcast to over 100 nations outside of the United States. In most nations these are not live broadcasts and may be tape delayed by several days or weeks. In Canada, the first thirteen seasons of American Idol were aired live by CTV and/or CTV Two, in simulcast with Fox. CT...
What type of wages result from jobs where there is low supply but high demand?
<answer> high <context> A job where there are many workers willing to work a large amount of time (high supply) competing for a job that few require (low demand) will result in a low wage for that job. This is because competition between workers drives down the wage. An example of this would be jobs such as dish-washin...
What did they do when they found a spot to sit on the beach?
<answer> parked and began walking to the beach area. <context> Once upon a time a young boy and young girl set out on a trip to the beach. They packed a few towels, an umbrella, a few beach chairs and a lunch cooler. They drove to the crowded beach parking lot and spent almost an hour trying to find a parking spot. On...
Why did the Indians want to make friends with him?
<answer> No reason is told in this article. <context> Daniel Boone was born in the United States in 1734. He didn't go to school and couldn't read, although he learned all about the forests, streams and hunting. He could move silently like an Indian leaving no marks. He loved to live alone in the woods where nothing fr...
what is the trade name for rizatriptan?
<answer> The trade name for Rizatriptan is Maxalt. <context> Rizatriptan (trade name Maxalt) is a 5-HT1 receptor agonist of the triptan class of drugs developed by Merck & Co. for the treatment of migraine headaches.[1] It is available in strengths of 5 and 10 mg as tablets and orally disintegrating tablets (Maxalt-MLT...
what are centromeres?
<answer> It is a highly constricted region on a chromosome to which the spindle attaches during the process of mitosis and meiosis. <context> Centromere and kinetochore regions in chromosomes play a major role during the cell division. Centromere. A centromere is a highly constricted region on a chromosome to which the...
How many casualties did the British government estimate for every ton of bombs dropped?
<answer> 50 <context> Based on experience with German strategic bombing during World War I against the United Kingdom, the British government estimated after the war that 50 casualties— with about one third killed— would result for every tonne of bombs dropped on London. The estimate of tonnes of bombs an enemy could d...
In the judgement, it is stated that the aim of the Genocide Convention, at its most simplest, is preventing the destruction of which victims?
<answer> entire human groups <context> The phrase "in whole or in part" has been subject to much discussion by scholars of international humanitarian law. The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia found in Prosecutor v. Radislav Krstic – Trial Chamber I – Judgment – IT-98-33 (2001) ICTY8 (2 August 2...
Were the polar bears upset?
<answer> he Polar Bears woke up and weren't happy! <context> There once was a zoo worker named Charlie. He really liked his job that allowed his to meet new people every day and take care of zoo animals. One day, Charlie showed up at the zoo that he worked at and saw that a turtle had escaped! He quickly picked up the ...
how many people were there?
<answer> 5,000 strong crowd <context> (CNN) -- Marathon man John Isner survived another epic on his return to competitive tennis after his record-breaking 11-hour Wimbledon match. The American saved two match points before beating Gilles Muller, from Luxembourg, 4-6 7-6 7-6 to seal his place in the quarterfinals of t...
Will the cheerleaders go by the rules?
<answer> but say they'll follow the rules. <context> Short Skirts Are Out! After decades of skimpy skirts and sleeveless tops on game days, some schools in the US are saying cheerleader uniforms will have to meet stricter dress codes when they are worn in class. In Lake County, Florida, cheerleaders with uniforms t...
Who spent time thinking about what was in a package?
<answer> The time Maud consumed in her meditations over the box and its contents <context> Chapter XXIV. "March--march--march! Making sounds as they tread, Ho-ho! how they step, Going down to the dead." Coxe. The time Maud consumed in her meditations over the box and its contents, had been employed by the captain...
Where is Diaoyu Dao?
<answer> 123deg20'-124deg40'E . <context> Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands, which consist of(...)Diaoyu Dao, Huangwei Yu, Chiwei Yu, Nanxiao Dao, Beixiao Dao, Nan Yu, Bei Yu, Fei Yu and other islands, are in the northeast of China's Taiwan Island, in the waters between 123deg20'-124deg40'E and 25deg40'-26deg00...
Did the five clubs think this was a good idea?
<answer> The five clubs decided it was a good idea and decided to press ahead with it <context> The managing director of London Weekend Television (LWT), Greg Dyke, met with the representatives of the "big five" football clubs in England in 1990. The meeting was to pave the way for a break away from The Football League...
Which material did Apple add with the 2008 unibody MacBrook Pro?
<answer> Glass <context> Starting in 2006, Apple's industrial design shifted to favor aluminum, which was used in the construction of the first MacBook Pro. Glass was added in 2008 with the introduction of the unibody MacBook Pro. These materials are billed as environmentally friendly. The iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Ai...
Does Owen tell him?
<answer> answered Owen, "if I knew anything of this matter, the Power that wrote it on my mind has wiped it out again, or, at the least, has forbidden me to speak of its secret. <context> CHAPTER VIII THE FIRST TRIAL BY FIRE On the following day, while Owen sat eating his morning meal with a thankful heart, a mess...