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Did she want to hunt for food?
<answer> She also wanted her mother to feed her for the rest of her life. <context> Robin's First Flight Robin was a little baby bird who was born only 6 weeks before. Her mother took care of her and her brothers and sister by feeding them bugs and worms. Robin had 2 brothers. She also had one sister. During this t...
Which is the best title for the passage?
<answer> Jefferson and the Jockey <context> Riding was the favourite activity of Thomas Jefferson, who was the third President of the United States. He usually rode good horses. One day, he was riding outside Washington, when a jockey came near. He did not know the President, but his professional eye was attracted by...
What is the"the bigger picture" (Para. 6) that Loe wishes her children to understand?
<answer> The responsibility to protect our earth <context> What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn't _ for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can and preserve much of the food they consume. Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and cann...
True or False: CUP is an exclusively academic publisher.?
<answer> Cambridge University Press is a department of the University of Cambridge and is both an academic and educational publisher. <context> Cambridge University Press (CUP) is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge. Granted letters patent by Henry VIII in 1534, it is the world's oldest publishing ho...
How old was she?
<answer> ally Ride was born in California in 1951. <context> Sally Ride was born in California in 1951. She was the first American woman to travel into space. She loved to play tennis and wanted to be a tennis player when she was young. But after three months' professional training, she changed her mind. She went to St...
How many Turkish Cypriots moved into areas that were under Turkish control?
<answer> 50,000 <context> International pressure led to a ceasefire, and by then 37% of the island had been taken over by the Turks and 180,000 Greek Cypriots had been evicted from their homes in the north. At the same time, around 50,000 Turkish Cypriots moved to the areas under the control of the Turkish Forces and s...
How many years ago was that?
<answer> Four years ago, Sen. John McCain selected a game changer who turned out to be better in theory than in practice. Like Sarah Palin <context> (CNN) -- Mitt Romney is rumored to be announcing a choice soon for his vice presidential running mate, and conventional thinking suggests his pick is going to be "safe," s...
At what ceremony?
<answer> Chinese Music Billboard Awards <context> A large book NBA star Yao Ming's English autography will come out in New York, US , this month. It is called "Yao: A Life in Two Worlds." It talks about his first year in the NBA. Yao wrote it with a US report. Alicia's Coming American singer Alicia Keys,23, will be in ...
Who is Kipps engaged to?
<answer> He was engaged to her, <context> CHAPTER VIII KIPPS ENTERS SOCIETY §1 Submission to Inexorable Fate took Kipps to the Anagram Tea. At any rate he would meet Helen there in the presence of other people and be able to carry off the worst of the difficulty of explaining his little jaunt to London. He had...
Which famous artist warned other artists not to use verdigris?
<answer> Leonardo da Vinci <context> Verdigris is made by placing a plate or blade of copper, brass or bronze, slightly warmed, into a vat of fermenting wine, leaving it there for several weeks, and then scraping off and drying the green powder that forms on the metal. The process of making verdigris was described in a...
how many of the population works as farmers?
<answer> 1.9% of the working population <context> Valencia (/vəˈlɛnsiə/; Spanish: [baˈlenθja]), or València (Valencian: [vaˈlensia]), is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, with around 800,000 inhabitants in the administrative centre. Its u...
Who was the Al Qaeda leader?
<answer> Ayman al-Zawahiri <context> Cairo (CNN) -- Mohamed al-Zawahiri, brother of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, will be freed from prison in Egypt after 13 years, his attorney said Monday. He was acquitted by an Egyptian military court and will be released Tuesday, said attorney Nizar Ghorab. Mohamed al-Zawa...
Is glucose simple or complex?
<answer> Glucose is a simple sugar <context> Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula CHO. Glucose circulates in the blood of animals as blood sugar. It is made during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight. It is the most important source of energy for cellular respiratio...
When did Richards publish his mtDNA research?
<answer> 2006 <context> According to mtDNA studies by Holden (2005) and Richards et al. (2006), a significant proportion of the maternal lineages of Somalis consists of the M1 haplogroup. This mitochondrial clade is common among Ethiopians and North Africans, particularly Egyptians and Algerians. M1 is believed to have...
When did Alfred the Great begin his reign?
<answer> 871 <context> Efforts by local kings to fight the invaders led to the formation of new political entities. In Anglo-Saxon England, King Alfred the Great (r. 871–899) came to an agreement with the Viking invaders in the late 9th century, resulting in Danish settlements in Northumbria, Mercia, and parts of East ...
what is an Intermediary in laww?
<answer> It is a defense doctrine used in the legal system of the United States. <context> Learned intermediary is a defense doctrine used in the legal system of the United States.This doctrine states that a manufacturer of a product has fulfilled his duty of care when he provides all of the necessary information to a ...
Which of the fo1lowing is true according to the passage?
<answer> Lavigne was b1amed for the song"Girlfriend"frorm her latest album. <context> Lavigne,who married in July 2006,set foot in film with Fast Food NationandThe Flock,before releaseing her chart-toppong third album The Best Damn Thing.Despite her punk rock pose and her occasionally impolite public behavior,singer Av...
How many years ago did he start doing these walks?
<answer> others began six years ago. <context> A 13-year-old boy traveled to Washington, D.C. to raise money for homeless kids. Zach Bonner was pretty tired. Instead of going to camp last summer, Zach decided to walk 668 miles from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. He hoped more people would help homeless kids. His journey t...
How long had they been walking without seeing anything?
<answer> plodded through the bush for an hour or two <context> CHAPTER XVI FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful. "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he...
Football made which wars more tense in the 1990's?
<answer> Yugoslav Wars <context> In many parts of the world football evokes great passions and plays an important role in the life of individual fans, local communities, and even nations. R. Kapuscinski says that Europeans who are polite, modest, or humble fall easily into rage when playing or watching football games. ...
Why did Pierce give the Start Screen such glowing reviews?
<answer> because it allows users to interact with dynamic information <context> Reviews of the various editions of Windows 8 have been mixed. Tom Warren of The Verge said that although Windows 8's emphasis on touch computing was significant and risked alienating desktop users, a "tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad ...
What is the portion of the island called that is open to the storms and high sea winds?
<answer> windward <context> There are as many as 22 public beaches (most beaches on St Barthélémy are known as "Anse de..." etc. ) of which 15 are considered suitable for swimming. They are categorized and divided into two groups, the leeward side (calm waters protected by the island itself) and windward side (some of ...
Which is NOT right below about the stone lions in front of the gates of the old houses?
<answer> If someone puts a pair of stone lions in front of the gate, he must have a lot of babies. <context> Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A couple of stone lions, a male and a female , can often be seen in front of the gates of old buildings. The male lion is on the left with his right paw on a ball...
Does Thomas think that reason is found in God?
<answer> he argued that reason is found in God <context> Saint Thomas Aquinas (; ; 1225 – 7 March 1274) was an Italian Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church. He was an immensely influential philosopher, theologian, and jurist in the tradition of scholasticism, within which he is also known as the D...
what is the causative agent of elephantiasis?
<answer> Wuchereria Bancrofti. <context> Elephantiasis. Wuchereria Bancrofti is the causative agent of Lymphatic filariasis. This disease is transferred by mosquitoes and is found mainly in the tropics and sub-tropics.It is very rarely found in Western countries.Onset is seen after puberty in most cases.lephantiasis. W...
Who had control over it?
<answer> France and Germany exchanged control of parts of Lorraine (including Alsace) four times in 75 years. <context> The region, as part of Lorraine, was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and then was gradually annexed by France in the 17th century, and formalized as one of the provinces of France. The Calvinist manuf...
Where can hair be seen?
<answer> On almost every part of the body <context> When you think of your hair, you probably think of the hair on your head. But there's hair on almost every part of your body. (some places that don't have hair include the lips, the palms of the hands ,and the soles of the feet.) Some of the hair on your body is easy ...
What year did Ray Holmes die?
<answer> 2005 <context> On 15 September 1940, known as the Battle of Britain Day, an RAF pilot, Ray Holmes of No. 504 Squadron RAF rammed a German bomber he believed was going to bomb the Palace. Holmes had run out of ammunition and made the quick decision to ram it. Holmes bailed out. Both aircraft crashed. In fact th...
In what city is the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology located?
<answer> New Delhi <context> The city is home to numerous international organisations. The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology of the UNESCAP servicing the Asia-Pacific region is headquartered in New Delhi. New Delhi is home to most UN regional offices in India namely the UNDP, UNODC, UNESCO, UNICEF, WF...
is vitamin k really responsible for blood clotting?
<answer> No,vitamin k is not responsible for blood clotting. <context> Four of these factors are vitamin K-dependent, they need vitK to work properly. Still, saying that vitamin K causes blood clotting is like saying any of the other factors cause it. They aren't the cause, they're a necessary part of the process. Exce...
Does it share executive powers?
<answer> Hong Kong maintains its independent executive, legislative and judiciary powers. <context> Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory south to Mainland China and east to Macao in East Asia. With around 7.2 million Hong Konger...
Why do mountain and moorland breeders move only altitudinally?
<answer> to escape the cold higher ground <context> Many long-distance migrants appear to be genetically programmed to respond to changing day length. Species that move short distances, however, may not need such a timing mechanism, instead moving in response to local weather conditions. Thus mountain and moorland bree...
how much mph does all the violent tornadoes have?
<answer> Violent tornadoes have winds between 200 and 300 mph. <context> Usually a weak tornado will last for just a few minutes and have wind speeds of 100 mph or less. Some tornadoes intensify further and become strong or violent. Strong tornadoes last for twenty minutes or more and may have winds of up to 200 mph, w...
Why didn't the vegetables and the tree get on well with each other?
<answer> Because the vegetables wanted more light. <context> There was a lovely vegetable patch . A large tree grew there. Both the patch and the tree gave the place a wonderful look, and they were the pride of the gardener. But no one know that the vegetables and the tree couldn't stand each other. The vegetables ...
Where did Miami rank among cities around the world in regard to finance?
<answer> 33rd <context> Miami is a major center, and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. In 2012, Miami was classified as an Alpha−World City in the World Cities Study Group's inventory. In 2010, Miami ranked seventh in the United States in terms of finance, ...
How did Microsoft modify the architecture of the 360 to reduce failure rates?
<answer> a reduction in the number, size, and placement of components <context> Since these problems surfaced, Microsoft has attempted to modify the console to improve its reliability. Modifications include a reduction in the number, size, and placement of components, the addition of dabs of epoxy on the corners and ed...
what causes a massive stroke?
<answer> Decreased blood supply to the brain, blood clot that forms inside the heart.Infections, trauma, heart disorders, sickle cell disease and dehydration. <context> This is a small tear in a big blood vessel that causes a clot to form and travel to the brain. Other stroke causes that have been linked to younger str...
When did Rio get its first police investigator?
<answer> 1566 <context> In 1566, the first police investigator of Rio de Janeiro was recruited. By the 17th century, most captaincies already had local units with law enforcement functions. On July 9, 1775 a Cavalry Regiment was created in the state of Minas Gerais for maintaining law and order. In 1808, the Portuguese...
What's the best title for this passage?
<answer> True Generosity <context> When a tornado touched down in a small town nearby, many families were left completely destroyed. Afterward all the local newspapers carried many human-interest stories featuring some of the families who suffered the hardest. One Sunday, a particular picture especially touched me. A y...
what is the current gmt time?
<answer> Coordinated Universal Time or Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). <context> Prior to 1972, this time was called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) but is now referred to as Coordinated Universal Time or Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). It is a coordinated time scale, maintained by the Bureau International des Poids et M...
who is the voice tanya the evil?
<answer> Tanya von Degurechaff Voiced by: Aoi Yūki in Japanese; Monica Rial in English. <context> Tanya von Degurechaff (ターニャ・フォン・デグレチャフ, Tānya fon Degurechafu) Voiced by: Aoi Yūki (Japanese); Monica Rial (English) Tanya is a young blonde, blue-eyed girl who is the reincarnation of a cold-hearted, atheist and social-da...
What is the name given to Melbourne's population strategy that was revised in 2008? ?
<answer> Melbourne @ Five Million strategy <context> From 2006, the growth of the city extended into "green wedges" and beyond the city's urban growth boundary. Predictions of the city's population reaching 5 million people pushed the state government to review the growth boundary in 2008 as part of its Melbourne @ Fiv...
what do nba refs earn?
<answer> $150,000 per year for entry-level referees. <context> Entry-level referees: Entry-level referees in the NBA earn $150,000 per year, according to information released by the league. However, according to The Sport Economist, the National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA) claimed that number to be somewhat ...
Who was an advocate of separation of powers?
<answer> John Locke <context> During the Age of Enlightenment, philosophers such as John Locke advocated the principle in their writings, whereas others, such as Thomas Hobbes, strongly opposed it. Montesquieu was one of the foremost supporters of separating the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. His writin...
How old was Paul?
<answer> He was only six <context> One day Tom was playing with his younger brother Paul beside the well near their home. Suddenly Tom fell down the well. Paul was frightened. Their parents were not at home. Their father was working in the factory and their mother was helping a neighbor. Tom called his younger brother,...
Can you name one?
<answer> Kurt Lehovec <context> Recent developments in LEDs permit them to be used in environmental and task lighting. LEDs have many advantages over incandescent light sources including lower energy consumption, longer lifetime, improved physical robustness, smaller size, and faster switching. Light-emitting diodes ar...
Which civilization advanced in astronomy, mathematics, and medicine?
<answer> Ancient Egypt <context> Ancient Egypt made significant advances in astronomy, mathematics and medicine. Their development of geometry was a necessary outgrowth of surveying to preserve the layout and ownership of farmland, which was flooded annually by the Nile river. The 3-4-5 right triangle and other rules o...
It is easy for a prospective user of an encoder to research the best choice because of what factor?
<answer> Comparisons are widely available <context> The MPEG-1 standard does not include a precise specification for an MP3 encoder, but does provide example psychoacoustic models, rate loop, and the like in the non-normative part of the original standard. At present, these suggested implementations are quite dated. Im...
How many contestants were finalists for season 12?
<answer> 10 <context> The wildcard round returned in season eight, wherein there were three groups of twelve, with three contestants moving forward – the highest male, the highest female, and the next highest-placed singer - for each night, and four wildcards were chosen by the judges to produce a final 13. Starting se...
is marijuana good for alzheimer's?
<answer> Yes <context> Feb. 23, 2005 -- New clues about Alzheimer's disease have emerged from a Spanish study of marijuana. The drug's active ingredients -- cannabinoids -- help prevent brain problems seen in Alzheimer's, say the scientists.
Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a type of university that represents what type of university?
<answer> central universities <context> There are 13 universities in Hyderabad: two private universities, two deemed universities, six state universities and three central universities. The central universities are the University of Hyderabad, Maulana Azad National Urdu University and the English and Foreign Languages ...
Since when can most computers boot from USB mass storage devices?
<answer> since mid-2004 <context> Though most computers since mid-2004 can boot from USB mass storage devices, USB is not intended as a primary bus for a computer's internal storage. Buses such as Parallel ATA (PATA or IDE), Serial ATA (SATA), or SCSI fulfill that role in PC class computers. However, USB has one import...
How are the bit bytes transmitted?
<answer> least-significant bit first <context> After the sync field, all packets are made of 8-bit bytes, transmitted least-significant bit first. The first byte is a packet identifier (PID) byte. The PID is actually 4 bits; the byte consists of the 4-bit PID followed by its bitwise complement. This redundancy helps de...
How may satellites will the BeiDou-2 system have?
<answer> 35 <context> BeiDou-2 (formerly known as COMPASS) is not an extension to the older BeiDou-1, but rather supersedes it outright. The new system will be a constellation of 35 satellites, which include 5 geostationary orbit satellites for backward compatibility with BeiDou-1, and 30 non-geostationary satellites (...
How did Diana grow up after her mother passed away?
<answer> She depended on foster care system. <context> When it came to role models, Diana Ortiz said her mother, Marcia Dominguez, was the "hero". Ms. Dominguez came to the United States from Cuba in 1979. She went to college and got a job as a social worker --- all the while raising three children in America mostly on...
What does the text mainly talk about?
<answer> Different ways of celebrating the birthday in different countries. <context> People celebrate birthdays in almost every country on earth. And they celebrate them in many different ways. In China and in Japan, for example, the arrival of New Year is more important than a person's birthday. So everyone adds a ye...
What were his favorite subjects?
<answer> science and maths <context> Bill Gates was born on October 28th, 1955. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. Bill Gates was named William Henry after his father and grandfather. He was a very clever boy. His favourite subject at school were science and maths. When he was 13 years old, Bill started to play with co...
how far is north platte. neb. from denver?
<answer> 262 miles or 422 kilometers. <context> Driving distance from North Platte, NE to Denver, CO. The total driving distance from North Platte, NE to Denver, CO is 262 miles or 422 kilometers. Your trip begins in North Platte, Nebraska. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
Which work by John Gray challenges Popper's falsificationism?
<answer> Straw Dogs <context> According to John N. Gray, Popper held that "a theory is scientific only in so far as it is falsifiable, and should be given up as soon as it is falsified." By applying Popper's account of scientific method, Gray's Straw Dogs states that this would have "killed the theories of Darwin and E...
Who likes computer games?
<answer> Both the young and the adults. <context> Here is a report from Xinghua Daily Newspaper. Computer games are very popular not only with the young people but also the adults. In some ways, they will take the place of the traditional games such as cards, chess and so on. Because you only need a computer to play c...
Which world-renowned luxury department store is located in the borough of Knightsbridge?
<answer> Harrods <context> Islington's 1 mile (1.6 km) long Upper Street, extending northwards from Angel, has more bars and restaurants than any other street in the United Kingdom. Europe's busiest shopping area is Oxford Street, a shopping street nearly 1 mile (1.6 km) long, making it the longest shopping street in t...
Which group was predecessor to the Liberals?
<answer> United Australia Party (UAP) <context> The Liberals' immediate predecessor was the United Australia Party (UAP). More broadly, the Liberal Party's ideological ancestry stretched back to the anti-Labor groupings in the first Commonwealth parliaments. The Commonwealth Liberal Party was a fusion of the Free Trade...
what will the audience get to do?
<answer> some of whom will get the chance to ask questions <context> Hempstead, New York (CNN) -- President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney face off Tuesday in the second of their three debates, this one in a town hall-style setting in which they'll take questions from likely voters. The stakes cou...
What did they decide on?
<answer> beach <context> Sam's granddad was going to take Sam and his two brothers, James and Evan on vacation. They could choose to go to the lake or the beach. If they chose the lake, they would get to go on their granddad's boat. If they chose the beach, there would be sand to dig in. All three boys began to clap a...
Who was being honored on May 30, 1971?
<answer> American POWs held captive by North Vietnam <context> Kerry was arrested on May 30, 1971, during a VVAW march to honor American POWs held captive by North Vietnam. The march was planned as a multi-day event from Concord to Boston, and while in Lexington, participants tried to camp on the village green. At 2:30...
What is the Roman goddess that symbolizes copper?
<answer> Venus <context> In Greece, copper was known by the name chalkos (χαλκός). It was an important resource for the Romans, Greeks and other ancient peoples. In Roman times, it was known as aes Cyprium, aes being the generic Latin term for copper alloys and Cyprium from Cyprus, where much copper was mined. The phra...
who else doesn't know what to do?
<answer> The other matter's difficult; but, like Father Lucien, I don't see what we can do. <context> CHAPTER XVIII THE HAND IN THE WATER Scott lying among the pine-needles after work had stopped, lighted his pipe and glanced at Thirlwell, who had been talking for some minutes. "On the whole, it was lucky the sm...
were there others there?
<answer> There were three other children riding their bikes at the empty lot <context> Tony was riding his bike home from school. Then he saw Cindy riding her bike in front of him. Tony yelled, "Hey, Cindy!" Then he rode faster to catch up with her. Cindy said, "Tony! Hey! Where are you going?" "I'm going to the ...
what does the ^ proofreading symbol mean?
<answer> The proofreader uses a series of symbols and abbreviations to suggest changes, correct spelling errors, improve punctuation, and generally enhance the quality and readability of a hard copy document. <context> The proofreader uses a series of symbols and abbreviations to suggest changes, correct spelling error...
where is arcadia florida?
<answer> Arcadia is a city in DeSoto County, Florida, United States. <context> Sponsored Topics. Arcadia is a city in DeSoto County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,604 as of the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city grew to 7,151. It is the county seat of DeSoto County; it i...
Is Adam of higher status?
<answer> thy honour's our honour; and if thee get'st respect, thee'st won it by thy own deserts <context> Chapter XXIII Dinner-Time WHEN Adam heard that he was to dine upstairs with the large tenants, he felt rather uncomfortable at the idea of being exalted in this way above his mother and Seth, who were to dine i...
what ar gamma rays?
<answer> Electromagnetic radiation of an extremely high frequency and therefore consists of high-energy photons. <context> Gamma radiation, also known as gamma rays, and denoted by the Greek letter γ, refers to electromagnetic radiation of an extremely high frequency and therefore consists of high-energy photons. Gamma...
is atenolol used for anxiety?
<answer> Yes <context> Atenolol for Anxiety. Atenolol (Tenormin ®) is a prescription medicine approved for treating several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. It is licensed to control high blood pressure, relieve chest pain associated with angina, and improve survival following a heart attack. On occas...
Did Henry stay up late that night?
<answer> he fell asleep early <context> Henry woke up one morning and looked out his window. To his surprise the ground was covered in white. He quickly ran downstairs and asked his mommy what the white stuff was. She told him with a smile that it was snow. Henry was not sure what snow was, but got excited when she tol...
what is friends of the library?
<answer> The Friends of the Nashua Public Library is a nonprofit group that raises money for the library and encourages public support and use of the library. <context> About the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Nashua Public Library is a nonprofit group that raises money for the library and encourages public...
what does comparative m?
<answer> The comparative is a syntactic construction that serves to express a comparison between two entities or groups of entities in quality,or degree. <context> In linguistics, the comparative is a syntactic construction that serves to express a comparison between two (or more) entities or groups of entities in qual...
which is dc main airport?
<answer> Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the nearest major airport in District of Columbia. <context> Major airports near Washington, District of Columbia: The nearest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA). This airport has international and domestic flights and is 4 miles...
What is it called if you mistake a reflection in a mirror for the real thing?
<answer> Presentational immediacy <context> Whitehead describes causal efficacy as "the experience dominating the primitive living organisms, which have a sense for the fate from which they have emerged, and the fate towards which they go." It is, in other words, the sense of causal relations between entities, a feelin...
When did elections that provided for a House of Assembly for Swaziland occur?
<answer> 1967 <context> The constitution for independent Swaziland was promulgated by Britain in November 1963 under the terms of which legislative and executive councils were established. This development was opposed by the Swazi National Council (liqoqo). Despite such opposition, elections took place and the first Le...
what causes fungal skin infection?
<answer> Fungal Skin Infections are caused by an excessive growth of fungus on the skin's surface, affecting the skin, hair or nails. <context> Fungal Skin Infections are caused by an excessive growth of fungus on the skin's surface, affecting the skin, hair or nails. Common fungal infections include ringworm, tinea ve...
But what did he say he was like?
<answer> "You look like a ghost!" declared Chet, starting back on catching sight of Allen's pale face. <context> CHAPTER XII. The Boys Talk It over Allen and Ike Watson were soon on the way back to the ranch. Fortunately Ike Watson knew every foot of the ground, and led by the most direct route. As the reader kn...
what is stevia?
<answer> It refers to sweeteners made from a crude preparation of dried stevia leaves. <context> Stevia rebaudiana is a South American plant, native to Paraguay that has long been used to sweeten beverages and make tea. The term stevia typically refers to sweeteners made from a crude preparation (powder or liquid) of d...
Randomness and sharp attacks are two reasons that may make it harder to to do what to an audio file?
<answer> compress <context> With too low a bit rate, compression artifacts (i.e., sounds that were not present in the original recording) may be audible in the reproduction. Some audio is hard to compress because of its randomness and sharp attacks. When this type of audio is compressed, artifacts such as ringing or pr...
is r an oop?
<answer> Yes, r Language an oop. <context> How the R Language Does OOP. It's not quite like C# or Python, but the R language's object-oriented programming capabilities are getting better with each iteration. Let's take a look at what .NET developers are able do now with OOP in R6.
How do elevators built in pairs work?
<answer> their cars always move synchronously in opposite directions, <context> Some people argue that elevators began as simple rope or chain hoists (see Traction elevators below). An elevator is essentially a platform that is either pulled or pushed up by a mechanical means. A modern-day elevator consists of a cab (a...
who is the ceo of abcd?
<answer> Martin Marasco <context> ABCD specializes in economic development, business financing, workforce development products and services. ABCD Corporation's Headquarters are located at 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA 16602-1732. ABCD Corporation's President & CEO, Martin Marasco, currently has...
who was helping him host before?
<answer> Brian Dunkleman <context> American Idol is an American singing competition series created by Simon Fuller and produced by 19 Entertainment, and is distributed by FremantleMedia North America. It began airing on Fox on June 11, 2002, as an addition to the Idols format based on the British series Pop Idol and ha...
How do conversion factors compare in "low-field" and "high-field" methods of measuring the gyromagnetic ratio?
<answer> the conversion factors are different in the two cases <context> A further complication is that the measurement of γ′p involves the measurement of an electric current: this is invariably measured in conventional amperes rather than in SI amperes, so a conversion factor is required. The symbol Γ′p-90 is used for...
who inspired ryan seacrest?
<answer> Ryan Seacrest was inspired by his sister Meredith. <context> Ryan Seacrest reveals in a new interview that he was inspired by his sister, Meredith, after serving as man of honor at her recent wedding: watch Ryan Seacrest reveals in a new interview that he was inspired by his sister, Meredith, after serving as ...
is a router the same thing as a modem?
<answer> No, router is different from modem. <context> Modem - Box from your ISP that connects to the internet. It actually connects to the phone line or the coaxial cable or whatever physical line you have. It normally has at least an ethernet connection, sometimes a USB as well. Router - Box that connects to the mode...
Which is the best title for the passage?
<answer> The Population Problem <context> The one-child policy in our country has made most families much smaller than before. That is to say, there are fewer children in a family. But the population of China is still growing faster. Why? In fact, it's a serious problem not only in China, but also in the whole world. I...
what kind of lime is used to process corn?
<answer> The kind of lime used to process corn is the chemical lime in the form of Calcium Hydroxide. <context> The chemical lime in the form of Calcium Hydroxide (aka Edible Lime, Hydrated Lime, CaH2O2) is used in some food processing, and has been for millennia. Lime (in the form of Calcium Hydroxide) is used in Sout...
For how long?
<answer> until the party was over <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 about wh...
Who else ran a get together in the past?
<answer> Glenn Beck <context> (RollingStone.com) -- Jon Stewart says that his Rally to Restore Sanity -- and Stephen Colbert's sister event, March to Keep Fear Alive -- are not meant to counter Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor event of last August. "The march is like everything that we do, just a construct ... to transla...
What was the title of the added track in Love Songs?
<answer> Nuclear <context> In January 2013, Destiny's Child released Love Songs, a compilation album of the romance-themed songs from their previous albums and a newly recorded track, "Nuclear". Beyoncé performed the American national anthem singing along with a pre-recorded track at President Obama's second inaugurati...
How as Griffith's wikipedia scanner viewed by wikipedia?
<answer> positively <context> In August 2007 Virgil Griffith, a Caltech computation and neural-systems graduate student, created a searchable database that linked changes made by anonymous Wikipedia editors to companies and organizations from which the changes were made. The database cross-referenced logs of Wikipedia ...
is rick springfield in supernatural?
<answer> Yes, He joins Cast of ‘Supernatural’. <context> Rick Springfield Joins Cast of ‘Supernatural’ In Devilish New Role – Comic-Con. Rick Springfield has been cast as a minion of Lucifer for a multi-episode arc of Supernatural’s season 12. The news was announced at the show’s Comic-Con panel in San Diego today. Exe...
what documents are signed on the day of the wedding ceremony?
<answer> Wedding documents <context> Waiting Period: The bride/groom must be in the destination for at least 24 hours prior to the wedding and must. apply for a marriage license at least 48 hours prior to the wedding. All wedding documents must be sent to the resort. performing the wedding ceremony at least 10 business...
How many times had she met him in person?
<answer> She had only met her dad in person once <context> The sound of the women washing laundry down at the lake woke Lizzie up. She yawned, stretching out like a lazy cat. Her sister was also awake. "Lizzie", Meghan whispered, "are you awake?" Lizzie nodded and rolled out of bed. Meghan rolled over and went back to ...
What was the first person's name?
<answer> First he met Ichabod <context> When summertime came Jack the Pirate made up his mind it was time to get his hair cut. He told all his friends that it was because he wanted a new look. But the truth was the Sun was too hot for Jack the Pirate. His long hair only made it worse. So he left his home by Whipple C...