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What did she learn to do about it?
<answer> But I learned to smile <context> I was shopping in the supermarket when I heard a young voice."Mom,come here!There's this lady here my size!" The mother rushed to her son;then she turned to me to say sorry to me. I smiled and told her,"It's OK."Then I talked to the boy,"Hi,I'm Dory Kramer. How are you?" He stu...
If you want to hire Flat B for half a year, how much should you pay for it?
<answer> PS3900. <context> Greenwood Gazette ................................................................................................................................. To Hire A Quiet flat in Greenwood 2 bedrooms, large kitchen Near shops and restaurants PS600 a month Phone 07348 0848153B Small 3rd-floor flat i...
what is the max dosage of ibuprofen?
<answer> The maximum dosage of Ibuprofen is usually 2400 mg per day, but no more than 800 mg at one time. <context> 1 doctor agreed: 1 800 mg - 3x per day: The maximum dosage of Ibuprofen is usually 2400 mg per day, but no more than 800 mg at one time. ...Read more. 2 Fever: with night seats for three months needs pr...
When was the drainage basin of the Amazon believed to have split in the middle of South America?
<answer> During the mid-Eocene <context> During the mid-Eocene, it is believed that the drainage basin of the Amazon was split along the middle of the continent by the Purus Arch. Water on the eastern side flowed toward the Atlantic, while to the west water flowed toward the Pacific across the Amazonas Basin. As the An...
Who was one of Bob's producers?
<answer> Iris Sawyer—one of Goldstein's producers <context> Multimedia is content that uses a combination of different content forms such as text, audio, images, animations, video and interactive content. Multimedia contrasts with media that use only rudimentary computer displays such as text-only or traditional forms ...
Two bodies of the United Nations agreed with what restricted provision in defining genocide?
<answer> that biological-physical destruction was necessary <context> In the same judgement the ECHR reviewed the judgements of several international and municipal courts judgements. It noted that International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Court of Justice had agreed with the narrow...
How long has Michael been famous?
<answer> He's been famous ever since he was 5 <context> (CNN) -- Contrary to a report in a British newspaper, Michael Jackson does not have skin cancer, says Randy Phillips, president and CEO of AEG Live, the promoter of the King of Pop's upcoming concerts at London's 02 Arena. Michael Jackson gestures to the crowd a...
What language did it come out of?
<answer> Armenian has developed since the separation from Indo-European mother tongue in the third millennium BCE to at least the time of the first Armenian dynasty <context> The Armenian language (classical: ; reformed: "") occupies an independent branch of the Indo-European language tree. It is the official language...
About how long will a TB patient receiving effective treatment stay contagious?
<answer> two weeks <context> People with prolonged, frequent, or close contact with people with TB are at particularly high risk of becoming infected, with an estimated 22% infection rate. A person with active but untreated tuberculosis may infect 10–15 (or more) other people per year. Transmission should occur from on...
What does ADI stand for?
<answer> adequate daily intakes <context> Early recommendations for the quantity of water required for maintenance of good health suggested that 6–8 glasses of water daily is the minimum to maintain proper hydration. However the notion that a person should consume eight glasses of water per day cannot be traced to a cr...
Who was in a state of anxiets?
<answer> Nuna put that hope to flight, for the poor woman was in a state of terrible anxiety. <context> CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. TELLS OF DESPAIR AND A WILD PURSUIT. On discovering that Nunaga and the children were not at Moss Bay, and that there were no fresh sledge tracks in that region to tell of their whereabouts, S...
In what year did the incident occur?
<answer> 2007 <context> (CNN) -- Three men were sentenced to prison for forcing an African-American man out of a South Carolina convenience store, threatening him with a chainsaw and stealing his car, an incident the Department of Justice said was fueled by hate. Thomas Blue Sr., 49, owner of the convenience store, w...
Beyonce wrote which song for the movie "Epic"?
<answer> Rise Up <context> Beyoncé embarked on The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour on April 15 in Belgrade, Serbia; the tour included 132 dates that ran through to March 2014. It became the most successful tour of her career and one of the most-successful tours of all time. In May, Beyoncé's cover of Amy Winehouse's "Back ...
in what village?
<answer> born in a village of Shandong <context> Do you know who is the most popular star on the Internet now? Yes, he is "Brother Coat" Zhu Zhiwen! A few months ago, Zhu Zhiwen was an unknown farmer. A video of his show has been watched by more than millions of people,now his videos are the most popular. Zhu Zhiwen a...
who plays penelope garcia on criminal minds?
<answer> Kirsten Vangsness <context> Tags : Criminal Minds, Kirsten Vangsness, CBS. (Photo : Getty Images/Stephen Shugerman) Kirsten Vangsness, who plays Penelope Garcia on hit CBS crime drama series Criminal Minds, got engaged to actor/writer Keith Hanson. Get details on their wedding plans below.
Which means of transport will the participants take?
<answer> Underground. <context> London Photography Mystery Tour Here's the tour that's voted "3rd best tour in London" on the Best Things to Do on Trip Advisor! Hairy Goat is the best rated and most original tour company in London. Do you like walking around a city and discovering something that makes a great photo? I...
When was the Commonwealth of Australia created?
<answer> 1901 <context> After the creation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, Norfolk Island was placed under the authority of the new Commonwealth government to be administered as an external territory. During World War II, the island became a key airbase and refuelling depot between Australia and New Zealand, ...
An uplift of what formed Antarctica?
<answer> sea bed sediments <context> Geologically, West Antarctica closely resembles the Andes mountain range of South America. The Antarctic Peninsula was formed by uplift and metamorphism of sea bed sediments during the late Paleozoic and the early Mesozoic eras. This sediment uplift was accompanied by igneous intrus...
Why did he go upstairs?
<answer> to have a bath. <context> The judge thought Geoffrey Payne killed his wife. Now for the first time Payne wrote to a magazine from the prison about what happened on the night of 13 October 1999. I had to stay late at the hospital that night to do an operation. I finally left at about 11p.m.. I drove home slowl...
Who joined the finalists, making it a Top 25?
<answer> Jermaine Jones <context> Season 11 premiered on January 18, 2012. On February 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the Top 24 making it the Top 25, and that was Jermaine Jones. However, on March 14, Jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. Jones de...
Who is in favor of the merger of Microsoft and Yahoo?
<answer> Mark Galeassi. <context> News that Microsoft was making a $44.6 billion bid to buy Yahoo was greeted with heated discussion by many Internet users on Friday. Here are some responses: Mark Galeassi of Kansas City, Missouri This is the best move for both parties. Yahoo has the ideas and Microsoft has the money t...
Does Dave think he will recover?
<answer> "Oh, he'll come around all right," answered Dave <context> CHAPTER XII THE MEETING OF THE GEE EYES When Link Merwell went down again Dave looked at Nat Poole, thinking that lad might possibly attack him. But the dudish fellow was too scared to do anything but back away to a safe distance. "Don--don't you...
Where have some workers made more than $100,000?
<answer> US/Canada <context> In 2010 a salary survey revealed the differences in remuneration between different roles, sectors and locations in the construction and built environment industry. The results showed that areas of particularly strong growth in the construction industry, such as the Middle East, yield higher...
when does the leo sign mean?
<answer> On July 21st, but for seven days it does not come into its full power until on or about July 28th. <context> Leo zodiacal characteristic. THE Zodiacal Sign of Leo commences on July 21st, but for seven days it does not come into its full power until on or about July 28th. From this date onwards it is in full st...
Where are the biggest population of Puerto Ricans on the mainland?
<answer> many Puerto Ricans have migrated to New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, and other areas of the Eastern United States <context> At over 5 million, Puerto Ricans are easily the 2nd largest Hispanic group. Of all major Hispanic groups, Puerto Ricans are the least likely to be proficient in Spanish, but millions...
What was nice about Becker joining the group?
<answer> had a major technology "guy" in-house. <context> Bum rate is the speed at which a startup business consumes money. My rate would be $ 50,000 a month when my new media company started. So, I began looking around for individuals who would be my first investors. "Angel money" it was called. But when I reviewed ...
Who has stated that apolitical food problems do not exist?
<answer> Amartya Sen <context> The Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen has observed that "there is no such thing as an apolitical food problem." While drought and other naturally occurring events may trigger famine conditions, it is government action or inaction that determines its severity, and often even whethe...
How often are sites revisited?
<answer> every few weeks or months <context> The Wayback Machine is a digital archive of the World Wide Web and other information on the Internet created by the Internet Archive, a nonprofit organization, based in San Francisco, California, United States. It was set up by Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat, and is mainta...
Who else was charged?
<answer> Two other men <context> New York (CNN)A suburban New York cardiologist has been charged in connection with a failed scheme to have another physician hurt or killed, according to prosecutors. Dr. Anthony Moschetto, 54, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to criminal solicitation, conspiracy, burglary, arson, crimina...
Did his stores end up going bankrupt?
<answer> Edward became very rich <context> Edward Sims was born in 1892. He was the fifth child and only son of Herbert and Dora Sims. Herbert was a blacksmith , and had a thriving trade making horseshoes. He was determined that his first-born son would follow him into the blacksmith. For this reason, Edward had to lea...
Who exiled Napolean there?
<answer> Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British <context> Saint Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ SAYNT-hə-LEE-nə) is a volcanic tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro and 1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi) west of the Cunene River, which marks the border between...
Pfizer settled the Geodon lawsuit for how much money?
<answer> $301 million <context> Every major company selling the antipsychotics — Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson — has either settled recent government cases, under the False Claims Act, for hundreds of millions of dollars or is currently under investigation for possible healt...
Of what element of Barcelona's board did Espanyol disapprove?
<answer> multinational nature <context> Barça's local rival has always been Espanyol. Blanc-i-blaus, being one of the clubs granted royal patronage, was founded exclusively by Spanish football fans, unlike the multinational nature of Barça's primary board. The founding message of the club was clearly anti-Barcelona, an...
Was it always that way?
<answer> started out "a lot heavier and a lot da <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...
Where would the servant be driving?
<answer> but that he would bring a servant with him who should drive the carriage up to the Grange <context> Chapter XXXIV Violence It had been arranged at Folking, before Hester had started, that Caldigate himself should drive the waggonette into Cambridge to take her back on the Wednesday, but that he would bri...
Did he make it to the hospital?
<answer> was able to walk at the hospital Thursday <context> Mason heard gunshots while he was outside with classmates, waiting for school to start. Then students were running, and a teacher was lying still on a playground basketball court, hit by gunfire. The 12-year-old wanted to help him, but a vice principal told...
What is the definition for barricade?
<answer> The definition of barricade is an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces. <context> Definition of barricade - an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces Def...
Why did the two daughters visit their mother at last?
<answer> They felt grateful for the mother. <context> A mother had two daughters. She loved them very much, but two girls would fight with each other from their earliest years. As they grew older, they became total strangers. They had no contact with each other when they were adults. This caused the mother great pain. ...
how did chicago get it's name?
<answer> The name Chicago is derived from a French rendering of the Native American word shikaakwa. <context> Because the wild onions grew profusely in the area around the Chicago River the Algonquins used shikaakwa to refer to the area. The name Chicago is derived from a French rendering of the Native American word sh...
In 1785 James Hutton presented what paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh?
<answer> Theory of the Earth <context> James Hutton is often viewed as the first modern geologist. In 1785 he presented a paper entitled Theory of the Earth to the Royal Society of Edinburgh. In his paper, he explained his theory that the Earth must be much older than had previously been supposed in order to allow enou...
how many carbs are there in a half a cup of walnuts?
<answer> There are 392 calories in half a cup of chopped walnuts. <context> There are 392 calories in a 1/2 cup of chopped Walnuts. Calorie breakdown: 84% fat, 8% carbs, 9% protein.
The findings related to the Y-chromosomes suggest that males ancestors of Ashkenazi Jews could be traced mostly to where?
<answer> the Middle East <context> A study of haplotypes of the Y-chromosome, published in 2000, addressed the paternal origins of Ashkenazi Jews. Hammer et al. found that the Y-chromosome of Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews contained mutations that are also common among Middle Eastern peoples, but uncommon in the general ...
Name the other individual considered the founding fathers of modern Cypriot art.?
<answer> Christopheros Savva <context> In modern times Cypriot art history begins with the painter Vassilis Vryonides (1883–1958) who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Arguably the two founding fathers of modern Cypriot art were Adamantios Diamantis (1900–1994) who studied at London's Royal College of Art ...
what is normal range for endometrial lining thickness after menopause?
<answer> Normal values for endometrial thickness range from 2 to 16 millimeters, depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle. These values also depend on whether the women is pre or post menopausal and whether she uses hormonal therapy. <context> Quick Answer. Normal values for endometrial thickness range from 2 to ...
did he change his mind about him?
<answer> and had rejoiced to find himself the entertainer of an angel <context> CHAPTER XIV WILLIAM BENT PITMAN HEARS OF SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE On the morning of Sunday, William Dent Pitman rose at his usual hour, although with something more than the usual reluctance. The day before (it should be explained) a...
In what geographical area is that country?
<answer> South Asian <context> (CNN) -- It's not often that a Nobel Peace Prize laureate gets fired, but the Bangladeshi government said Wednesday it did just that in dismissing Muhammad Yunus from a top post in the pioneering bank he founded. Grameen Bank's general manager, however, disputed the government's claim....
What kind of news did it make?
<answer> A young man called John saw the photo in the newspaper <context> Bob was happy. He was at a new school, and students there were friendly. "Hi, Bob!" some students greeted him, but some students said, "Hi, Peter!" Bob didn't understand. He asked one student. "Why do some students call me Peter?" "Oh, that's eas...
What buddhist belief says that Buddhas come one at a time and not within other eras?
<answer> Theravada <context> In addition, Mahayana Buddhists believe there are innumerable other Buddhas in other universes. A Theravada commentary says that Buddhas arise one at a time in this world element, and not at all in others. The understandings of this matter reflect widely differing interpretations of basic t...
how much does uva law professor make?
<answer> $60K <context> 1 Being a law professor: nice work if you can get it! ( 2 But you probably can’t, given the incredible credentials of UVA law professors.). 3 On the low end, there are a few salaries in the $60K range, mainly librarians or people in lecturer-type positions. 4 Two members of the $60K Club are f...
How long did it take them to find one?
<answer> almost an hour <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. Once they found a spot they park...
What song did he hear shortly after the accident?
<answer> Repasky first heard the Moody Blues song "Nights in White Satin." <context> (CNN) -- It was the late 1960s and Tom Repasky was in a fog. H. Michael Karshis owns thousands of albums but Steely Dan's "Can't Buy a Thrill" holds a special place in his heart. "I was trying to discover who I was, what I was and ...
Axons grouped together are known as what?
<answer> nerve fiber tracts <context> Most of the space in the brain is taken up by axons, which are often bundled together in what are called nerve fiber tracts. A myelinated axon is wrapped in a fatty insulating sheath of myelin, which serves to greatly increase the speed of signal propagation. (There are also unmyel...
Which of the two people that visited Chopin were tutored by him on piano?
<answer> Pauline Viardot <context> During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53. Among the visitors to Nohant were Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, whom Chopin had...
Nagarjuna's main contribution was the exposition of the concept of what?
<answer> śūnyatā <context> Mahayana Buddhism received significant theoretical grounding from Nagarjuna (perhaps c. 150–250 CE), arguably the most influential scholar within the Mahayana tradition. Nagarjuna's primary contribution to Buddhist philosophy was the systematic exposition of the concept of śūnyatā, or "emptin...
How many students are enrolled?
<answer> 15,000 <context> The University of Chicago (UChicago, Chicago, or U of C) is a private research university in Chicago. The university, established in 1890, consists of The College, various graduate programs, interdisciplinary committees organized into four academic research divisions and seven professional sch...
When are Tim and Li Fang not going to have any classes?
<answer> Next week. <context> Tim and Li Fang are not going to have any classes next week. They're going to work on a farm. They are going to leave at about seven thirty on Monday morning. They are going to travel to the farm by bus. They are going to wear old clothes because they are going to grow rice. They are going...
What might someone knowledgable about the history of pesticides call ther period of the 1940s and 1950s?
<answer> pesticide era <context> The first legislation providing federal authority for regulating pesticides was enacted in 1910; however, decades later during the 1940s manufacturers began to produce large amounts of synthetic pesticides and their use became widespread. Some sources consider the 1940s and 1950s to hav...
Who would likely make up the majority of the Roman army's light infantry?
<answer> non-citizens <context> In process known as the Marian reforms, Roman consul Gaius Marius carried out a programme of reform of the Roman military. In 107 BC, all citizens, regardless of their wealth or social class, were made eligible for entry into the Roman army. This move formalised and concluded a gradual p...
What can be economically competetive but may still require deployment support?
<answer> First-generation biomass technologies <context> Biomass for heat and power is a fully mature technology which offers a ready disposal mechanism for municipal, agricultural, and industrial organic wastes. However, the industry has remained relatively stagnant over the decade to 2007, even though demand for biom...
how did he get there?
<answer> Instead, Francesco Schettino "jumped into the lifeboat," Stefano Iannelli said. <context> Rome (CNN) -- The captain of the Costa Concordia did not "fall" into a lifeboat after the ship hit rocks, as he contends, a crew member testified. Instead, Francesco Schettino "jumped into the lifeboat," Stefano Iannell...
how does curling even work?
<answer> Curling irons work by breaking and weakening the hydrogen bonds between the keratin cortex, a shape that the hydrogen bonds will maintain when they reform. <context> Hair straighteners and curling irons work by breaking and weakening the hydrogen bonds between the keratin cortex, a shape that the hydrogen bond...
what does enlightened despots mean?
<answer> Enlightened despotism, also called benevolent despotism, a form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms inspired by the Enlightenment. <context> See Article History. Alternative Title: benevolent despotism. Enlightened despotism, also called b...
What style was the Warsaw Philharmony edifice built in?
<answer> socialist realism <context> Exceptional examples of the bourgeois architecture of the later periods were not restored by the communist authorities after the war (like mentioned Kronenberg Palace and Insurance Company Rosja building) or they were rebuilt in socialist realism style (like Warsaw Philharmony edifi...
Which statement of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
<answer> The entire family enjoys reading the Styles section in the local newspaper. <context> To the Editor, I have been reading your newspaper, theHometown Gazette, for the past two years, ever since I moved to Smithville. We moved here from New York City, so I am accustomed to reading excellent newspapers such asThe...
Tango, milonga and vals criollo are the most popular forms of music in what region?
<answer> Rio de Plata region <context> In Montevideo, as throughout the Rio de Plata region, the most popular forms of music are tango, milonga and vals criollo. Many notable songs originated in Montevideo including "El Tango supremo", La Cumparsita", La Milonga", "La Puñalada" and "Desde el Alma", composed by notable ...
With their help, who could he impersonate if need be?
<answer> an officer <context> CHAPTER XIII: THE FRENCH CONVOY A report having arrived at the camp of the Count of Cifuentes that the peasants around Saragossa had risen in insurrection, Jack thought that he should be doing more good by discovering the truth of the rumor, and by keeping the earl informed of the state ...
how much does planet flowers cost on average for a wedding?
<answer> $1,000-$2,000 <context> An Average Wedding: The average cost of flowers for a wedding is about $1,000-$2,000, not including the reception. With reception flowers you can spend as much or as little as you want, depending on how much floral decor décor'you re looking. for
Which county in New York?
<answer> Westchester <context> (CNN) -- If a fellow is going to spend 55 years working in the same place, he would be wise to count his blessings that the place is Riverdale. "The first day I walked in, in 1958, I was 17 years old," said Victor Gorelick. "I took a job as a fill-in art assistant." He never went on t...
Was Sam seriously hurt?
<answer> "Are you hurt much, Sam?" asked Henry, when he had recovered sufficiently to speak. "I--I reckon not," <context> CHAPTER XIX DEFEAT OF THE ENGLISH The explosion of the musket had been so unexpected that for the moment Dave and Henry hardly knew what had happened. Dave felt something hit him on the botto...
Were there many laws such as this passed in this time period?
<answer> one of the few dozens <context> The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) is one of the few dozens of United States environmental laws passed in the 1970s, and serves as the enacting legislation to carry out the provisions outlined in The Convention on International Trade in Endangere...
What's the purpose of the new product?
<answer> To limit certain drivers to safe driving. <context> An Australian company, Smart Car Technologies, has developed a system that lets drivers know when they're speeding. When the technology becomes commercially available, it could help lead-footed drivers avoid tickets and also save lives. The company that devel...
is gold easier to heat than water?
<answer> Yes, gold is easier to heat than water. <context> The specific heat of water is about 4.18 J/g K at 25 degrees C, whereas gold is about 0.129 at the same temperature. The water will give you more than 30 times the heat than the same mass of gold.
What happened to it?
<answer> government forces denied them access <context> (CNN) -- Two children died Saturday in the suburbs of the Syrian capital -- not because of guns, bombs or other weapons, but because of malnutrition, activists and an opposition group said. The two boys suffered from marasmus, a type of acute malnutrition that ...
who is audrey williamson?
<answer> Audrey Kim Williamson is a financial advisor employed by Edward Jones in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. <context> Audrey Kim Williamson is a financial advisor employed by Edward Jones in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With over 10 years of experience and 2 exams passed, Audrey maintains the following registratio...
As of 2009, how many people did GE employ in its renewable energy initiatives?
<answer> more than 4,900 <context> GE (General Electric) Energy's renewable energy business has expanded greatly, to keep up with growing U.S. and global demand for clean energy. Since entering the renewable energy industry in 2002, GE has invested more than $850 million in renewable energy commercialization. In August...
how far is pigeon forge to atlanta ga?
<answer> 224.13 kilometers or 139.27 miles or 120.94 nautical miles. <context> How far between Atlanta to Pigeon Forge? Your starting point United States, Atlanta is located at (33.8477, -84.2814). Your ending point United States, Pigeon Forge is located at (35.7778, -83.5733) Total distance from Atlanta to Pigeon Forg...
When did Comcast acquire the cable assets of AT&T Broadband?
<answer> 2001 <context> In 2001, Comcast announced it would acquire the assets of the largest cable television operator at the time, AT&T Broadband, for US$44.5 billion. The proposed name for the merged company was "AT&T Comcast", but the companies ultimately decided to keep only the Comcast name. In 2002, Comcast acqu...
Where did he consider locking Nat up?
<answer> to lock Nat in the harness close <context> CHAPTER V AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free. "Listen, Nat," said Dave, sternly. "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell ...
How many pupils made up these groups?
<answer> About 800 <context> What is the hottest topic at your school? In Hangzhou Yongjin Middle School, it's money. The school had an activity called "making a living" recently. About 800 Junior 1 and Junior 2 students were divided into 112 teams. They went out to make money by selling things. What did they choose to...
Do they live in Texas?
<answer> Tom lives with his aunt Polly in a quiet street of St. Petersburg, Missouri. <context> My favourite great book is The adventure of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Tom lives with his aunt Polly in a quiet street of St. Petersburg, Missouri. He's a lively and clever young boy, and he finds himself in many exciting ad...
In what century did the Latin alphabet replace the runic system in Old English writing?
<answer> 9th <context> Old English is one of the West Germanic languages, and its closest relatives are Old Frisian and Old Saxon. Like other old Germanic languages, it is very different from Modern English and difficult for Modern English speakers to understand without study. Old English grammar is quite similar to th...
How many families are connected to it?
<answer> over 30 million families <context> Passage 1 The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services: the Web,e-mail,and software,to mention just a few. Not long ago,the Information Highway was a new road,with not many users. Now,everyone seems to want to take a dr...
In what month each year is the Southampton Boat Show held?
<answer> September <context> The annual Southampton Boat Show is held in September each year, with over 600 exhibitors present. It runs for just over a week at Mayflower Park on the city's waterfront, where it has been held since 1968. The Boat Show itself is the climax of Sea City, which runs from April to September e...
Why was Uesbeck very happy when he got the information of the 24 years' beer bottle?
<answer> Because he could have a positive influence on a life of a young person. <context> Nearly a quarter-century after a German boy threw a message in a bottle off a ship in the Baltic Sea, he's received an answer. A 13-year-old Russian, Daniil Korotkikh, was walking with his parents on a beach when he saw something...
From the author's viewpoint, what should international volunteers avoid?
<answer> Placing themselves above the locals. <context> Volunteering abroad is great. Not only do you travel to an exotic country, you also meet like-minded people, and at the end of it all you have something to put on your CV to impress employers with. But did you ever stop to think about how great it is for the peopl...
What are their names?
<answer> Adam, Bob, and Christopher <context> Peter waved goodbye and closed the door slowly as Jane left home to visit her grandmother. Expecting a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favorite TV talk show on his first day off in months. "This will be like a walk in the park,...
What was the name of the company founded by Hoggart in 1964?
<answer> Birmingham Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies or CCCS <context> In the United States, "Cultural Studies" focuses largely on the study of popular culture, that is, on the social meanings of mass-produced consumer and leisure goods. Richard Hoggart coined the term in 1964 when he founded the Birmingham Cen...
Houston ranked 3rd in which category by Forbes magazine in 2006?
<answer> Best Places for Business and Careers <context> In 2006, the Houston metropolitan area ranked first in Texas and third in the U.S. within the Category of "Best Places for Business and Careers" by Forbes magazine. Foreign governments have established 92 consular offices in Houston's metropolitan area, the third ...
what was in it?
<answer> The pond was full of goldfish <context> Mark got a letter from his granddaddy that said there was something cool to see. He called his granddaddy on the telephone and asked what it was. He was told that he needs to come over to see it for himself. After asking his parents if it was OK, Mark went to his grandda...
Who provided a bus for Judy Gross and her Attorney from the airport?
<answer> a bus provided by the Cuban government <context> The wife of imprisoned U.S. State Department contractor Alan Gross traveled to Cuba Tuesday as part of her ongoing effort to free her husband. Judy Gross did not talk to a CNN reporter outside Havana's Jose Marti International Airport, and she and Gross' attor...
What was the political party deemed by Stalinism to be the leading vangaurd party of the communist revolution at the time?
<answer> Communist Party of the Soviet Union—deemed by Stalinism to be the leading vanguard party of communist revolution at the time. <context> Stalinism is the means of governing and related policies implemented by Joseph Stalin. Stalinist policies in the Soviet Union included rapid industrialization, the theory of s...
When was it the capital of the nation?
<answer> It served as Norway's capital in the 13th century <context> Bergen, historically Bjørgvin, is a city and municipality in Hordaland on the west coast of Norway. , the municipality's population was 278,121, and the Bergen metropolitan region has about 420,000 inhabitants. Bergen is the second-largest city in Nor...
how do i find my Ip address?
<answer> You can type from the command prompt netstat this will give you all your current connections. <context> if you need to find the ip of a current connection you can type from the command prompt netstat this will give you all your current connections to identify a specific one the easiest way is to run it before ...
is sales tax required on services?
<answer> Yes, sales tax are placed on services. <context> Sales taxes in the United States are taxes placed on the sale or lease of goods and services in the United States. While no national general sales tax exists, the federal government levies several national selective sales taxes on the sale or lease of particular...
Does Bince hire everybody?
<answer> He hires and fires everybody <context> CHAPTER XVIII. THE EFFICIENCY EXPERT. Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince. He had been talking with Everett, the cashi...
according to who?
<answer> a swimming official <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 day of a meet, she would be nervous all day. Her nerves rooted from t...
What does it have that's the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne?
<answer> The city's famous Cologne Cathedral ("Kölner Dom") is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne <context> Cologne is the largest city in the German federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth-largest city in Germany (after Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich). It is located within the Rhine-Ruhr metrop...
Which encyclopedia was The Times aggressively selling to American markets?
<answer> Britannica <context> The Times faced financial extinction in 1890 under Arthur Fraser Walter, but it was rescued by an energetic editor, Charles Frederic Moberly Bell. During his tenure (1890–1911), The Times became associated with selling the Encyclopædia Britannica using aggressive American marketing methods...
how many ounces of water should you consume a day?
<answer> 64 ounces <context> The oft-quoted standard recommendation for how much water a person should drink in one day is at least 8 cups, or 64 ounces, according to a 2009 article published online in Scientific American, but the actual amount required varies from individual to individual.
when is the board of governors fee waiver form due?
<answer> The board of governors fee waiver form is due for six months. <context> Direct unsubsidized loans have a fixed interest rate at 4.45%. After graduating, leaving school, or enrolling less than half time, a student will have a six month grace period before the first loan payment is due. All student loans must be...