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Who published the Seismic Risk Analysis?
<answer> Chen Xuezhong <context> In 2002, Chinese geologist Chen Xuezhong published a Seismic Risk Analysis study in which he came to the conclusion that beginning with 2003, attention should be paid to the possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of over 7.0 occurring in Sichuan region. He based his study on stat...
How do horror films elicit reactions from audiences?
<answer> horror film is a movie that seeks to elicit a physiological reaction, such as an elevated heartbeat, through the use of fear and shocking one’s audience <context> A horror film is a movie that seeks to elicit a physiological reaction, such as an elevated heartbeat, through the use of fear and shocking one’s a...
What's the students' attitude towards their chosen courses?
<answer> Optimistic <context> Students wishing to safeguard their careers against changes in the job market should opt for science rather than arts degrees, according to a survey of undergraduates. Engineering and chemistry were considered to be the most "future proof", as they are courses most likely to lead to an end...
What did he include?
<answer> swatches of bloody clothing <context> (CNN) -- Many have claimed to know the identity of the notorious Zodiac Killer, who terrorized northern California with a trail of unresolved murders in the 1960s. But their stories have not panned out. Now, a Louisiana man believes he has the definitive answer to the c...
What had the old small restaurant he used to eat with a friend after school become?
<answer> e a fast food restaurant <context> It was three o'clock. A man was walking down a high street in the north of England. He was wearing a dark suit and carrying a suitcase. His name was Terry and he and he had lived away from home for twenty years. In fact he was in prison , Terry was feeling totally depressed b...
What's the writer's attitude toward the academic advisor?
<answer> Understandable <context> I once studied at a major university in the Midwest United States. At the beginning of each term, I could see lots of undergraduates accompanied by their parents gather around the dormitory buildings. Fathers often helped children with huge luggage; mothers took much concern over child...
In what city?
<answer> Harvey. <context> (CNN) -- A man has admitted he killed his uncle's 6-year-old stepdaughter, whose body was found in a Louisiana trash can this week, a spokesman for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Matthew Flugence admitted to detectives Wednesday morning that he stabbed Ahlittia North,...
When was a new Constitution adopted in Switzerland?
<answer> 1999 <context> The Federal Constitution adopted in 1848 is the legal foundation of the modern federal state. It is among the oldest constitutions in the world. A new Constitution was adopted in 1999, but did not introduce notable changes to the federal structure. It outlines basic and political rights of indiv...
Why did the author feel sad at her sister's wedding?
<answer> Her wonderful childhood with her sister had become a thing of the past. <context> On Saturday, Feb 12, 2000, two things happened that changed my life. First of all, my baby sister got married. She was 26 this day, and yet to me she was still my baby sister. I was happy, but also sad. Gone were the days of me b...
Did Percy ever fight with him?
<answer> On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy <context> CHAPTER IV. THE QUARREL ON THE BRIDGE. The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son. He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier. His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but f...
For what did Tu get the prize?
<answer> for the great ideas <context> Tu Youyou, an 84-year-old scientist, became the first female Chinese to win a Nobel Prize in science on Oct,5. She shared the 2015 Nobel Prize for medicine because of the new medicine for malaria . Tu started the research in the 1970s that made her find artemisinin , a kind of me...
Who said the police acted on their own in taking the flags?
<answer> Michèle Alliot-Marie <context> French police were criticised for their handling of the events, and notably for confiscating Tibetan flags from demonstrators. The newspaper Libération commented: "The police did so much that only the Chinese were given freedom of expression. The Tibetan flag was forbidden everyw...
The author of this article may agree with which of the following?
<answer> The host who picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. <context> Social customs differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesn't it matter? What about table manners? Should you use both hands when you are eating? Should you leave one in...
The scientific paper, What the frog's eye tells the frog's brain was released in what year?
<answer> 1959 <context> The essence of the information processing approach is to try to understand brain function in terms of information flow and implementation of algorithms. One of the most influential early contributions was a 1959 paper titled What the frog's eye tells the frog's brain: the paper examined the visu...
what does rell stand for? ESOL?
<answer> Reclassified English Language Learner <context> RELL – Reclassified English Language Learner (also referred to as reclassified English Learner (REL)). An RELL is a student who has exited the ESOL program within the last two years. REL Plan – The REL Plan is an accommodations documentation for ELLs who have exi...
what is hur deductible in homeowners policy?
<answer> The Hurricane deductible is the portion of the claim that is the policyholder's responsibility to pay, which is 2 percent on a single family home and 2 percent of the personal property coverage on a condominium unit policy. <context> A deductible is the portion of the claim that is the policyholder’s responsib...
what fistulagram procedure?
<answer> It is an X-ray procedure to look at the blood flow and check for blood clots or other blockages in your fistula. <context> A fistula is a passage from your kidney that allows kidney dialysis. A fistulagram is an X-ray procedure to look at the blood flow and check for blood clots or other blockages in your fist...
where and when was james k polk death?
<answer> James K. Polk died in Nashville, Tennessee. <context> James K. Polk, in full James Knox Polk, (born November 2, 1795, Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, U.S.—died June 15, 1849, Nashville, Tennessee), 11th president of the United States (1845–49). Under his leadership the United States fought the Mexican War ...
what channel does the dallas play?
<answer> FOX : TV Channel <context> TV Channel: FOX. Line: Cowboys by 7 (Line is according to OddsShark and subject to change.) Game Preview: The Cowboys and Redskins square off in one of the NFL’s most historic rivalries. It is a holiday matchup featuring two of the top teams in NFC East. Dallas enters the matchup on ...
What did he request?
<answer> First, however, he asked for a little food, <context> CHAPTER XXI COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into, soon after Witham conveyed him into his homestead. First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent dif...
True or False: The German was very skilled at controlling his sled and team.?
<answer> Gus Schmidt, and with a dexterity that was really marvelous <context> CHAPTER XXX GOOD-BYE TO ALASKA--CONCLUSION "Is that your sled?" "Yah. Vait, I vos sthop dem!" yelled Gus Schmidt, and with a dexterity that was really marvelous he turned his own team about and in a few seconds was traveling after the ...
How do you bake in a microwave?
<answer> Place on a plate. Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper, and mash up the inside a little using a fork. Top the open sides with butter and ...
When did the Rhine stop being the Roman boundary?
<answer> the empire fell <context> From the death of Augustus in AD 14 until after AD 70, Rome accepted as her Germanic frontier the water-boundary of the Rhine and upper Danube. Beyond these rivers she held only the fertile plain of Frankfurt, opposite the Roman border fortress of Moguntiacum (Mainz), the southernmost...
How old was she?
<answer> died at the age of 87 <context> Baroness Thatcher, Britain's greatest post-war prime minister, died at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke (a disease related to blood vessels in the brain), her family announced on 8 April 2013. Her son, Sir Mark, and daughter Carol confirmed her death that morning. zxxk Mar...
where is hokkaido on the globe located?
<answer> In the globe, Hokkaido is a big island located that makes up northern Japan. <context> Seafood in Hokkaido. Hokkaido, which is a big island located that makes up northern Japan, has many characteristics that are not found in the other parts of Japan. Because of its location, winter in Hokkaido is way colder th...
where is an exxon mobil gas station?
<answer> Exxon Mobil Gas Stations is in Lady Lake, FL. <context> Lady Lake, FL Exxon Mobil Gas Stations. About Search Results. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in respo...
where is santa isabel?
<answer> Santa Isabel Island is in the Solomon Islands. <context> Topographical map of Santa Isabel. Santa Isabel Island (also known as Isabel, Ysabel and Mahaga) is the longest in the Solomon Islands, the third largest in terms of surface area, and the largest in the group of islands in Isabel Province.
Who is the teacher?
<answer> Mr. Wang <context> I am Tony Smith. I am 12. I am in No.101 Middle School. I'm in Class 2, Grade 7. My oldfriend is Jim Green. He is an English boy. He is twelve, too. He is in my class. He can speakgood Chinese. Jane is in Class 2, too. I think she is a good girl. My Chinese teacher isMr. Wang. His students l...
Which tool is used in day to day life?
<answer> the clock <context> Temporal measurement, chronometry, takes two distinct period forms: the calendar, a mathematical tool for organizing intervals of time, and the clock, a physical mechanism that counts the passage of time. In day-to-day life, the clock is consulted for periods less than a day whereas the cal...
what to eat with quinoa?
<answer> You can combine cooked chilled quinoa with pinto beans, pumpkin seeds, scallions and coriander. <context> How to Enjoy. 1 Combine cooked chilled quinoa with pinto beans, pumpkin seeds, scallions and coriander. Season to taste and enjoy this south-of-the-border inspired salad. 2 Add nuts and fruits to cooked ...
How many Nigerian Christians are Catholic?
<answer> 25% <context> Among Christians, the Pew Research survey found that 74% were Protestant, 25% were Catholic, and 1% belonged to other Christian denominations, including a small Orthodox Christian community. In terms of Nigeria's major ethnic groups, the Hausa ethnic group (predominant in the north) was found to ...
When was the first formal school on record?
<answer> 1862 <context> The Montana Territory was formed on April 26, 1864, when the U.S. passed the Organic Act. Schools started forming in the area before it was officially a territory as families started settling into the area. The first schools were subscription schools that typically held in the teacher's home. Th...
What Dynasty is Yangzhou from?
<answer> the Sui Dynasty <context> The city of Yangzhou came into being at the Spring and Autumn Period ( about 500 AC ). As the key transportation link at joint place of the Great Canal ( Beijing-Hangzhou) and Changjiang (Yangtze River), Yangzhou has been from the Sui Dynasty (600 AD.) an economically rich city, and t...
how much it cost to do dna test?
<answer> The cost of paternity testing will range from $69 to $399, depending on the test and lab used. <context> Below we go into the different types of DNA testing and the costs associated with each. How much does a DNA test cost for paternity? DNA Testing Choice paternity listings provide a listing for every paterni...
were they going to play?
<answer> now they were going to play together <context> Nick was so happy to finally meet his cousin. Just this morning he found out what a cousin is. A cousin is somebody who has the same grandmother and grandfather as you. He didn't even know he had a cousin and now they were going to play together. This was going to...
When did he try to return?
<answer> 41-year-old Spitz, Phelps' predecessor as our own personal Aquaman, jumped back into the pool to qualify for the 1992 <context> (CNN) -- In the history of organized athletics, there has never been a person who needs to come back again less than Michael Phelps. Yes, you have read that correctly. I am urging ...
When were the militias in Bermuda disbanded?
<answer> following the War of 1812 <context> Once known as "the Gibraltar of the West" and "Fortress Bermuda", Bermuda today is defended by forces of the British government. For the first two centuries of settlement, the most potent armed force operating from Bermuda was its merchant shipping fleet, which turned to pri...
Why did the author like Cowboy so much in spite of its ugliness?
<answer> Because she was sad and lonely and needed a companion. <context> Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to adapt to my changing body, I also had to deal with my parents' bitter divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded town. When we moved, my beloved compani...
What does a metastable isotope do to return to ground state from an excited state?
<answer> emitting a photon in the form of a gamma ray <context> Several dozen radioisotopes have been characterized. 65Zn, which has a half-life of 243.66 days, is the most long-lived radioisotope, followed by 72Zn with a half-life of 46.5 hours. Zinc has 10 nuclear isomers. 69mZn has the longest half-life, 13.76 h. Th...
Who did he beat?
<answer> Joao Sousa beat Julien Benneteau <context> (CNN) -- History was made on two fronts when Joao Sousa beat Julien Benneteau to win the Malaysian Open. While Sousa celebrated becoming the first Portuguese man to claim an ATP title, Benneteau wasn't nearly as joyous. He slumped to 0-9 in finals to tie the unwante...
Who left after Amos left?
<answer> Mr. Merrill's answer to this question was a wink, whereupon he, too, departed <context> CHAPTER XV Mr. Amos Cuthbert named it so--our old friend Amos who lives high up in the ether of Town's End ridge, and who now represents Coniston in the Legislature. He is the same silent, sallow person as when Jethro fir...
what is a lingual frenectomy?
<answer> So far as the dental area is concerned, frenectomy is either performed inside the middle of upper lip , which is called lingual frenectomy. <context> So far as the dental area is concerned, frenectomy is either performed inside the middle of upper lip , which is called labial frenectomy, or under the tongue, c...
When was the baptistry at the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio demolished?
<answer> the 15th century <context> In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo...
what is sangrona?
<answer> An Adjetive that describes the Character of some Women. <context> SANGRONA What does Sangrona mean? Sangrona is an Adjtive that describes the Character of some Women, riddle me this; 1. What is the English equivelent of Sangrona? 2. Describe to me the Character of a Women who is a Sangrona? 3. Is this the corr...
Did Broo feel bad?
<answer> realized that he had made a mistake <context> (Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place) When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey. "Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share ...
how much btc is a satoshi?
<answer> Each unit of bitcoin, or 0.00000001 bitcoin is a satoshi. <context> What is a Satoshi? Each bitcoin (BTC) is divisible to the 8th decimal place, so each BTC can be split into 100,000,000 units. Each unit of bitcoin, or 0.00000001 bitcoin, is called a satoshi. A Satoshi is the smallest unit of Bitcoin. How many...
Where was Jude driving with his fiance?
<answer> Jude drove with his pregnant fianceé toward a suburban intersection crowded with fast-food restaurants, a Home Depot, a Starbucks, drug stores and gas stations. <context> (CNN) -- To start with, Cordell Jude was hungry. He was 22, the spring days were growing longer and the temperature in Phoenix had cli...
What is the surface of the water apparently not caused by?
<answer> the interaction of the bucket and the water <context> Standing out in Clarke's (and Newton's) response to Leibniz's arguments is the bucket argument: Water in a bucket, hung from a rope and set to spin, will start with a flat surface. As the water begins to spin in the bucket, the surface of the water will bec...
what does pin wheeling with clamp mean?
<answer> Wheel-clamping is notoriously unpopular with unauthorised parkers. Whereas a traffic warden or police officer has jurisdiction over public roads, in many countries, the law allows landowners to wheel clamp vehicles parking on their property without permission. <context> Wheel-clamping is notoriously unpopular ...
Is his wife still alive?
<answer> Joe loved the watch very much, especially after his wife's death <context> Joe was an old man. The 75-year-old lived very happily in a village and had a beautiful family. Joe had four grandchildren, and they visited him during their holidays. During one vacation, Joe was preparing his home for the kids: cleani...
what is wtk?
<answer> It is an acronym, abbreviation or slang word. <context> WTK is an acronym, abbreviation or slang word that is explained above where the WTK definition is given. All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Other terms relating to 'want': AMW.
how much protein does a cat need per day?
<answer> A cat needs protein is 5.28 gram by kilogram per day. <context> Cats do not have a dietary requirement for carbohydrates. Therefore, cats are adapted to eat a protein-rich, carbohydrate-poor diet. The composition of a cat’s diet in the wild (as a percentage of calories or metabolizable energy ingested) is appr...
Which sentence is similar to the sentence "I would say, better here than the bees."?
<answer> It's better to let the neighbor pick the strawberries than to give them to the bees. <context> Molly Daniels opened the door so hard that the door nearly broke it. Then she looked through the window at her neighbor across the yard. " She is in my garden again. Those are my strawberries, not hers. Maybe I shoul...
How idealistic were samurai?
<answer> as practical on the battlefield as were any other warrior <context> Most samurai were bound by a code of honor and were expected to set an example for those below them. A notable part of their code is seppuku (切腹, seppuku?) or hara kiri, which allowed a disgraced samurai to regain his honor by passing into dea...
What place on the charts did Date Records' big success land on?
<answer> #2 <context> Also in late 1965, the Date subsidiary label was revived. This label released the first string of hits for Peaches & Herb and scored a few minor hits from various other artists. Date's biggest success was "Time of the Season" by the Zombies, peaking at #2 in 1969. The label was discontinued in 197...
Visits to The Times website have decreased by how much since October 2011?
<answer> 87% <context> Visits to the websites have decreased by 87% since the paywall was introduced, from 21 million unique users per month to 2.7 million. In April 2009, the timesonline site had a readership of 750,000 readers per day. As of October 2011, there were around 111,000 subscribers to The Times' digital pr...
According to the passage, what is the unsolved issue between Japan and Korea?
<answer> To apologize for crimes Japan committed during the Second World War. <context> WASHINGTON -- President Obama brought together the leaders of Japan and South Korea to discuss cooperation on containing North Korea and its nuclear weapons programs. Japan and North Korea have had tense relations over unresolved is...
Other than Texas and Florida, which other state replaced racial quotas?
<answer> California <context> To accommodate the ruling in Hopwood v. Texas banning any use of race in school admissions, the State of Texas passed a law guaranteeing entry to any state university if a student finished in the top 10% of their graduating class. Florida and California have also replaced racial quotas wit...
Chopin looked to Beethoven, Mozart, Clementi and who for his own music education?
<answer> Haydn <context> Chopin was educated in the tradition of Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart and Clementi; he used Clementi's piano method with his own students. He was also influenced by Hummel's development of virtuoso, yet Mozartian, piano technique. He cited Bach and Mozart as the two most important composers in shapi...
What purposes were the production of farm tools used for?
<answer> tending, harvesting and processing of crops <context> Neolithic people were skilled farmers, manufacturing a range of tools necessary for the tending, harvesting and processing of crops (such as sickle blades and grinding stones) and food production (e.g. pottery, bone implements). They were also skilled manuf...
what is medjool dates?
<answer> The medjool date is a very soft, sweet date, the fruit of the date palm tree. <context> The medjool date is a very soft, sweet date, the fruit of the date palm tree. Of the many varieties of date, the medjool is among the best and most expensive. Most medjool dates grown in the United States come from palms fi...
Where does the person who thinks that Thanksgiving is a traditional celebration come from?
<answer> New York <context> Thanksgiving is an important festival in North America. We interviewed several students from the US and Canada. Here is what they have told us about their Thanksgiving experiences. Josie from New York, USA "In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated every year at the end of November. It is to re...
What eon has very little evidence left on the planet?
<answer> Since few geological traces of this eon remain on Earth, there is no <context> The Hadean () is a geologic eon of the Earth predating the Archean. It began with the formation of the Earth about 4.6 billion years ago and ended, as defined by the ICS, 4 billion years ago. The geologist Preston Cloud coined the t...
How many noble truths are there?
<answer> 4 <context> Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). Accord...
how many second place finishes at the masters for jack nicklaus?
<answer> 19 <context> 1. Jack was second-best the most. Nicklaus finished second in 19 majors, and Woods has six runner-up results. Nicklaus had 48 top-three finishes at Slams, twice as many as Woods.
how many purines should i consume a day?
<answer> A low-purine diet: between 100 and 150 milligrams per day and high-purine food: between 100 and 1,000 milligrams of purine per 3-ounce serving. <context> An average daily diet contains approximately 600 to 1,000 milligrams of purines, according to health care provider Litholink. A low-purine diet restricts pur...
who was at the window?
<answer> seated by the window with his mother <context> CHAPTER TWELVE. THE DARKEST HOUR BEFORE THE DAWN. Many months passed away, during which Andrew Black, clean-shaved, brushed-up, and converted into a very respectable, ordinary-looking artisan, carried on the trade of a turner, in an underground cellar in one o...
On what basis did Dr Barabasi's research team draw conclusions that getting a post at a higher-rank university won't help scholastic impact?
<answer> They ranked the physicists' institutions according to citations to these universities' paper. <context> Most academics would view a post at an elite university like Oxford or Harvard as the crowning achievement of a career--bringing both honour and access to better wine cellars. But scholars desire such places...
The Palacio Taranco was erected to be the residence for whom?
<answer> Ortiz Taranco brothers <context> The Palacio Taranco is located in front of the Plaza Zabala, in the heart of Ciudad Vieja. It was erected in the early 20th century as the residence of the Ortiz Taranco brothers on the ruins of Montevideo's first theatre (of 1793), during a period in which the architectural st...
Why does a lower level of economic growth occur due to high-end consumption?
<answer> human capital is neglected <context> Effects of inequality researchers have found include higher rates of health and social problems, and lower rates of social goods, a lower level of economic utility in society from resources devoted on high-end consumption, and even a lower level of economic growth when huma...
how hot does uluru get?
<answer> Uluru is an ancient landscape, rich in Australian indigenous culture and spirituality. <context> Located in the heart of Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia’s Red Centre, Uluru is an ancient landscape, rich in Australian indigenous culture and spirituality. There are many ways to experience the majesty...
it is the seat of which county?
<answer> King County <context> Logging was Seattle's first major industry, but by the late 19th century the city had become a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. By 1910, Seattle was one of the 25 largest cities in the country. However, the Great Depression severely ...
What is one of the activities the CAF works on with other countries?
<answer> military training <context> Consistent with the missions and priorities outlined above, the Canadian Armed Forces also contribute to the conduct of Canadian defence diplomacy through a range of activities, including the deployment of Canadian Defence Attachés, participation in bilateral and multilateral milita...
How did Father impress the author?
<answer> He was popular with children. <context> From my earlier memory of Mother it somehow seemed quite natural to think of her as different, nor of everyday things as Father was. In those days he was a young-looking man. He did not hesitate to make friends with children as soon as they were able to talk to him and l...
Did he immediately go in search on his return to London?
<answer> went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, <context> CHAPTER XXVI. A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE. Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn. "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endea...
How does Victoria rank as to population density?
<answer> most densely populated <context> Victoria (abbreviated as Vic) is a state in the south-east of Australia. Victoria is Australia's most densely populated state and its second-most populous state overall. Most of its population is concentrated in the area surrounding Port Phillip Bay, which includes the metropol...
how long does it take for food to pass through the large intestine?
<answer> It take six to eight hours for food to pass through the large intestine. <context> How long does it take to digest food — from the time you eat it to the time you excrete it? Answers from Michael F. Picco, M.D. Digestion time varies between individuals and between men and women. After you eat, it takes about s...
what is the general function of vitamin c?
<answer> It helps the body for the formation of collagen to hold the cells together and for healthy teeth, gums and blood vessels, improves iron absorption and resistance to infection. <context> Function and food sources of vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) Vitamin C function: • Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin needed for t...
what do quartz crystals do?
<answer> Quartz crystal hold specific thoughts or a quality of energy that you ask it to hold. <context> So, what is special about the clear quartz crystal and where does the clear quartz come from? How do you use it for your own healing, in jewelry or for good feng shui in your home or office? Let's explore. WHAT IS T...
Was she shocked by this?
<answer> no surprise at not finding him in the room <context> CHAPTER IV. Notwithstanding the earnest injunction that Maria had given to Mr. Delafield to continue where she left him, until her return, she expressed no surprise at not finding him in the room. The countenance of this young lady exhibited a droll mixtu...
Was the Kamakura shogunate peaceful?
<answer> A revolution took place from the time of the Kamakura shogunate <context> The or is the period between 1603 and 1868 in the history of Japan, when Japanese society was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and the country's 300 regional daimyō. The period was characterized by economic growth, strict social ...
How she would like to be to handle this?
<answer> "By trying to be as unselfish, brave, and good as she is." <context> Chapter 9 NEW YEAR'S CALLS "Now I'm going to turn over a new leaf, as I promised. I wonder what I shall find on the next page?" said Rose, coming down on New Year's morning with a serious face and a thick letter in her hand. "Tired of fr...
What type of geologic activity occurred even after the formation of the ice sheets?
<answer> volcanic <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 intrusions and ...
when is walking dead starting?
<answer> October 23. <context> 'The Walking Dead' Season 7 Start Is 'Graphic & Horrible,' a 'Huge Downer'. Be careful what you wish for. The Walking Dead Season 7 is finally arriving October 23, after a six-month wait for Season 6 cliffhanger resolution, but one star suggests we may wish the wait was even longer. The b...
what are global summits?
<answer> It is an initiative of Empowerment WORKS, Inc. <context> *The Global Summit™ (TGS) is an initiative of Empowerment WORKS, Inc. – a global sustainability think-tank in action registered 501c3 in the USA. Any and all event proceeds benefit locally-led sustainable community development initiatives and capacity bu...
Was he taking a break?
<answer> On his Web site Friday, Woods admitted to infidelity and said he was taking a break from the sport to focus on his family. <context> (CNN) -- Gillette said Saturday it was "limiting" golfer Tiger Woods' role in its marketing programs to give him the privacy he needs to work on family relationships after discl...
Which dark post-punk bands began to emmerge in the indie scene?
<answer> Cold Cave, She Wants Revenge, Eagulls, the Soft Moon, She Past Away and Light Asylum <context> At the turn of the 21st century, a post-punk revival developed in British and American alternative and indie rock, which soon started appearing in other countries, as well. The earliest sign of a revival was the emer...
what is the difference between t and d flip flops?
<answer> The difference between t and d flip flops is that: The T-Flip flop will change its output from on to off, or vice versa, each time it receives an input. The D-Flip flop will change its output to whatever the signal at the other input is, each time it recieves an input. <context> The T-Flip flop will change its...
In what year was the Office for the Security of the Revolution founded?
<answer> 1975 <context> In September 1975, Gaddafi purged the army, arresting around 200 senior officers, and in October he founded the clandestine Office for the Security of the Revolution. In 1976, student demonstrations broke out in Tripoli and Benghazi, and were attacked by police and Gaddafist students. The RCC re...
How old was Roncalli when elected pope?
<answer> 76 <context> Roncalli was elected pope on 28 October 1958 at age 76 after 11 ballots. His selection was unexpected, and Roncalli himself had come to Rome with a return train ticket to Venice. He was the first pope to take the pontifical name of "John" upon election in more than 500 years, and his choice settle...
Which is true?
<answer> Peter doesn't have lunch at home on weekdays. <context> Today is Friday. Peter has six classes today. He goes to school at 7:30 a.m. At 8:00 a.m., he begins his first class. The first class is English. At 9:00 a.m., he has math. Peter likes math because it's interesting. At 10:00 a.m. she has a biology class. ...
How many consecutive years was American Idol the top rated show?
<answer> seven <context> Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of American Idol. It holds the distinction of having the longest winning streak in the Nielsen annual television ratings; it became the highest-rated of all television programs in the United States overall for an unprecedented seven...
How do you protect yourself as an ebay seller?
<answer> Review eBay guides. eBay provides a great deal of help and advice for common frauds within its help system. <context> Shill bidding. Shill bidding happens when a seller uses multiple identities (or has accomplices) to artificially jack up the price or value of an item. Various tools exist to protect eBay membe...
What legal system was introduced by the British in Florida ?
<answer> British governors were directed to call general assemblies <context> As a result of these initiatives northeastern Florida prospered economically in a way it never did under Spanish rule. Furthermore, the British governors were directed to call general assemblies as soon as possible in order to make laws for t...
how many points until license suspended in ohio?
<answer> In Ohio, license suspended until 12 points. <context> Accumulating 12 or more demerit points on your record: A driving license suspension of six months. Driving with a suspended license in Ohio: An additional suspension of one year. Failing to provide proof of OH car insurance coverage for the second time: A 1...
what was another name for hardcore techno from the netherlands?
<answer> gabber <context> A new generation of clubs such as Liverpool's Cream and the Ministry of Sound were opened to provide a venue for more commercial sounds. Major record companies began to open "superclubs" promoting their own acts. These superclubs entered into sponsorship deals initially with fast food, soft dr...
What was Goldsworthy's purpose in making the snowballs?
<answer> To find out people's reactions to them. <context> You're walking down the street, minding your own business, when you see a snowball. No big deal, right? Except that the snowball is as tall as you are and weighs about a ton. Did we mention that it's June? That's the experience thousands of Londoners had when t...
to whom?
<answer> Arthur Bell <context> Yorkshire, England was the setting for two great novels of the 19th century. These were Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. The youngest sister, Anne, was also a gifted novelist, and her books have the same extraordinary quality as her sisters'. Their fath...
Who was he taking care of?
<answer> Annot Lyle <context> CHAPTER XXIII. My maid--my blue-eyed maid, he bore away, Due to the toils of many a bloody day.--ILLIAD. It was necessary, for many reasons, that Angus M'Aulay, so long the kind protector of Annot Lyle, should be made acquainted with the change in the fortunes of his late protege; and ...
Which case concerning White and Hispanic firefighters was heard by the Supreme Court in 2009?
<answer> Ricci v. DeStefano <context> Ricci v. DeStefano was heard by the United States Supreme Court in 2009. The case concerns White and Hispanic firefighters in New Haven, Connecticut, who upon passing their test for promotions to management were denied the promotions, allegedly because of a discriminatory or at lea...