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Who do you think won the argument in the end?
<answer> Robert <context> The man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him "the FC" for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other. "Your reque...
Which is NOT true according to the passage?
<answer> Grandma liked to stay in the room for hours without saying a word. <context> I grew up in New Hampshire, a small town in South Canada, where in my father's words for the seasons were "Spring, Summer, Fairtime and Winter!" At that time, a week-long fair was held in the town every autumn. Thousands of people fro...
When did Diodorus Siculus write Bibliotheca historica?
<answer> 60 and 30 BCE <context> The most important source after Polybius is Diodorus Siculus who wrote his Bibliotheca historica between 60 and 30 BCE and reproduced some important earlier sources such as Hieronymus, but his account of the Hellenistic period breaks off after the battle of Ipsus (301). Another importan...
what's it called when you hear colors?
<answer> Synesthesia <context> For example, perceiving letters and numbers (collectively called graphemes) as colored would be indicated as grapheme → color synesthesia. Similarly, when synesthetes see colors and movement as a result of hearing musical tones, it would be indicated as tone → (color, movement) synesthesi...
when was the Census?
<answer> 2014 census <context> Louisville ( , or ) is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 29th-most populous city in the United States. It is one of two cities in Kentucky designated as first-class, the other being the state's second-largest city of Lexington. Louisville is the historical seat an...
who makes white castle coffee?
<answer> White Castle's coffee is made by selecting only the highest grade 100% Arabica beans to maximize flavor and aroma. <context> White Castle's coffee is made by selecting only the highest grade 100% Arabica beans to maximize flavor and aroma. Cravers with a discriminating taste will find that White Castle's Origi...
Approximately how many total iPods had been sold by late 2009?
<answer> 220 million <context> On October 21, 2008, Apple reported that only 14.21% of total revenue for fiscal quarter 4 of year 2008 came from iPods. At the September 9, 2009 keynote presentation at the Apple Event, Phil Schiller announced total cumulative sales of iPods exceeded 220 million. The continual decline of...
According to Michel Claes,what mainly leads to the differences in parentchildren relationships among Canada,France and Italy?
<answer> Educational values. <context> Researchers from France and Italy discovered that Canadian parents are less strict with their children than mothers and fathers in France and Italy. "Our most important finding was the difference between Canadians and the others," said Professor Michel Claes,the lead author of the...
what is city chicken?
<answer> It is a basic dish made with cubed pork, veal or beef. <context> City Chicken is a basic dish made with cubed pork, veal or beef. The cubed meat is placed on skewers, breaded, then fried in oil or butter. We found meat labeled city chicken at Giant Eagle. It was a combination of veal and pork (this seems to be...
Who created the office of Minister of Defence?
<answer> Winston Churchill <context> Winston Churchill, on forming his government in 1940, created the office of Minister of Defence to exercise ministerial control over the Chiefs of Staff Committee and to co-ordinate defence matters. The post was held by the Prime Minister of the day until Clement Attlee's government...
what form of cancer uses light blue as its color?
<answer> Skin pre-cancers <context> PDT using Levulan ( 5-aminolevulinic acid or ALA ) and a proprietary Blue light is currently FDA approved for the treatment of skin pre-cancers called actinic keratosis ( rough scaly spots generally on sun exposed skin in more fair skin individuals). PDT is also known as “ALA/PDT tre...
how much fat does one tablespoon of hemp seeds have?
<answer> A tablespoon of Hemp Hearts has 5 g of total fat. <context> A tablespoon of Hemp Hearts has 5 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 4 g of polyunsaturated fat, 1 mg of sodium, 1 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of dietary fiber, 4 g of protein and 8 percent of the daily recommended value of calcium, according to My Fit...
On what flight did this occur?
<answer> Flight 96 <context> New York (CNN) -- A Berlin-bound United Airlines flight returned Saturday night to Newark Liberty International Airport after a problem developed in the left engine, officials said. Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames spewing from engine right after the plane took off. A tire blew durin...
Who needs the "smart clothes" most?
<answer> Someone working in a restaurant. <context> It's 8:00 a.m. and you are running out of the door. You walk outside and your handbag suddenly says, "Wait! You forgot your keys!" A talking handbag? Yes, it's true. This "smart bag" can "talk" to the things you often bring with. If you forget your keys or drop your p...
What is the meaning penetrating?
<answer> Able or seeming to penetrate <context> (pĕn′ĭ-trā′tĭng) adj. 1. Able or seeming to penetrate: The penetrating odor of garlic soon filled the entire apartment. 2. Keenly perceptive or understanding; acute: The lecture provided penetrating insight into foreign affairs.
Which group of animals have brains 5-10 times larger than the formula predicts?
<answer> primates <context> Brains are most simply compared in terms of their size. The relationship between brain size, body size and other variables has been studied across a wide range of vertebrate species. As a rule, brain size increases with body size, but not in a simple linear proportion. In general, smaller an...
What was the original name of Mexico City?
<answer> Tenochtitlan <context> Mexico’s capital is both the oldest capital city in the Americas and one of two founded by Amerindians (Native Americans), the other being Quito. The city was originally built on an island of Lake Texcoco by the Aztecs in 1325 as Tenochtitlan, which was almost completely destroyed in the...
Which group of people rebelled by vacating Rome?
<answer> The plebeians <context> The plebeians had finally achieved political equality with the patricians. However, the plight of the average plebeian had not changed. A small number of plebeian families achieved the same standing that the old aristocratic patrician families had always had, but the new plebeian aristo...
Why didn't they find the waterfall in the end?
<answer> Because the flood prevented them from going forward. <context> When was the last time you saw three men running down a forest trail in the rain wearing flip-flops ?That's what my friend Brandon, Josh and I were doing last autumn. We were looking for a waterfall .We didn't have much time to get to the waterfall...
What does: precipitous delivery mean?
<answer> Precipitate delivery refers to a delivery which results after an unusually rapid labor and culminates in the rapid, spontaneous expulsion of the infant. <context> Precipitate delivery. Precipitate delivery refers to a delivery which results after an unusually rapid labor (combined 1st stage and second stage du...
What is the meaning of syce?
<answer> The meaning of syce is to inquire of for one thing or take for oneself. <context> What does syce mean in Urban Dictionary?: to inquire of for one thing or take for oneself; take. Mainly utilized around Silver Spring, MD and Washington D.C.; (v.) - too extend the reality, to over exaggerate;…
Is it the most populated city there?
<answer> second-most populous city in Texas. <context> San Antonio ( Spanish for "Saint Anthony"), officially the City of San Antonio, is the seventh-most populous city in the United States and the second-most populous city in Texas. Founded as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, the city became the first c...
Who did Beth say agreed with her?
<answer> "That is what Arthur thinks," said Beth. <context> CHAPTER XVIII DOUBTS AND DIFFICULTIES The Stanton girls and Mrs. Montrose came in early that afternoon. They had heard rumors of the arrest of Jones and were eager to learn what had occurred. Patsy and Beth followed them to their rooms to give them every k...
What did one of the rescuers make?
<answer> one of the rescuers made a metal cover for the well. <context> at the day care center, was watching the children. Suddenly Jessica fell and disappeared. Jessica's mother cried and ran to her. A well was in the yard of the center. The well was only eight inches across, and a rock always covered it. But children...
Where did Dick get the cake?
<answer> a piece of cake that I _ from my supper today. <context> Joan worked in a hospital. One evening there was a big dance at the hospital. Most of the doctors and nurses would be there, but of course somebody had to be left to look after the sick children, and Joan was not of the lucky ones. She liked dancing very...
Who is Pete Walker?
<answer> a professor <context> Today we bring you an old tale. It's the story of the three little pigs and the big bad wolf that blew down a house made of straw and one made of sticks. The only house left standing was the one made of bricks. Now there is new evidence to suggest that houses built with bales of straw ca...
Where did the money come from?
<answer> their grandfather <context> Every month, Julia and her cousins would go to visit their grandparents. They would be excited because their grandfather would give them a few coins. Then they would buy toys and sweets. The grandparents commented that, behaving like this, the children would never learn to manage th...
what disney content is on netflix?
<answer> Fun Disney content is on its way to Netflix. <context> Fun Disney content is on its way to Netflix. LOS ANGELES — Disney magic is coming to Netflix in September. As previously announced, the streaming giant is adding more Disney films to its library, starting this month. Here's a look at what to stream.
When was he elected to the Senate?
<answer> By nineteen thirty-four,he was popular enough in Missouri to be nominated and elected to the United States Senate. <context> It was an afternoon Truman would never forget. Rayburn and his friend were talking in the office before Truman arrived. The telephone rang. It was a call from the White House asking wh...
which earthquake was more deadly?
<answer> the 1976 Tangshan earthquake <context> The 2008 Sichuan earthquake or the Great Sichuan earthquake, measured at 8.0 Ms and 7.9 Mw, and occurred at 02:28:01 PM China Standard Time at epicenter (06:28:01 UTC) on May 12 in Sichuan province, killed 69,197 people and left 18,222 missing. It is also known as the ...
What was the estimated net State Domestic Product of New Delhi for 2010?
<answer> ₹1595 billion <context> New Delhi is the largest commercial city in northern India. It has an estimated net State Domestic Product (FY 2010) of ₹1595 billion (US$23 billion) in nominal terms and ~₹6800 billion (US$100 billion) in PPP terms. As of 2013, the per capita income of Delhi was Rs. 230000, second high...
Who called the day care center?
<answer> Peter called the daycare centre <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...
How much did Rebel Heart Tour grossed?
<answer> $169.8 million <context> Madonna also began work on her thirteenth studio album, with collaborators including Avicii, Diplo and Natalia Kills. In December 2014, thirteen demos recorded for the album leaked onto the Internet. She posted in response that half of the tracks would not be used on the final release,...
What group of the periodic table is copper in?
<answer> group 11 <context> Copper, silver and gold are in group 11 of the periodic table, and they share certain attributes: they have one s-orbital electron on top of a filled d-electron shell and are characterized by high ductility and electrical conductivity. The filled d-shells in these elements do not contribute ...
Who did Schwarzenegger finally endorse in the 2008 Republican primary?
<answer> John McCain <context> Schwarzenegger's endorsement in the Republican primary of the 2008 U.S. presidential election was highly sought; despite being good friends with candidates Rudy Giuliani and Senator John McCain, Schwarzenegger remained neutral throughout 2007 and early 2008. Giuliani dropped out of the pr...
What are the benefits of broccoli?
<answer> It contains a high amount of potassium, which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function, as well as promotes regular muscle growth. 1. Blood Pressure. Along with a high amount of potassium, Broccoli also contains magnesium and calcium that help regulate blood pressure. 2. Vitamin C. O...
did the driver help?
<answer> the driver did nothing to help <context> Officials of the Chicago Transit Authority said they were investigating. The child, Nicole Hobson, was being taken by her mother to Children's Memorial Hospital about 11 P. M., Wednesday to check her recently inserted pacemaker. The child was stricken about a mile fro...
In what year did Royal Dutch Shell make a bid to purchase approximately 30% of Shell Oil Company's shares?
<answer> 1984 <context> Through most of Shell's early history, the Shell Oil Company business in the United States was substantially independent with its stock being traded on the NYSE and with little direct involvement from the group's central offices in the running of the American business. However, in 1984, Royal Du...
How do you remove a lot of emails at once from an iphone?
<answer> 1. Go to your inbox. 2. Press Edit. 3. Tap any message once to select it. 4. Press AND HOLD the Move button. 5. While still holding the Move button, tap the message you selected. 6.ather than go through and delete each one individually, you can select several and delete them at once. <context> I want to be abl...
Who took down Germany?
<answer> after the Allied Powers defeated Germany <context> Nazi Germany is the common English name for the period in German history from 1933 to 1945, when Germany was governed by a dictatorship under the control of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party (NSDAP). Under Hitler's rule, Germany was transformed into a totalitari...
Is it usually necessary for her to intervene?
<answer> While Linda Roper does not allow her children to text massages during meals, she usually does not need to intervene . <context> BLOOMINGTON --- Once Staci Roper, 14, starts sending text messages, she finds it hard to stop. " Sometimes I text from the time I get up until I go to bed, except during school," sa...
Where was Sand's estate located where they stayed for the summers until 1846?
<answer> Nohant <context> Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Ma...
Were they British style?
<answer> when they opened a chain of American-style coffee shops in the UK. <context> .British people are famous for drinking tea. But brother and sister, Sarah and Bobby Green, became young millionaires when they opened a chain of American-style coffee shops in the UK. Having the idea: It started when Sarah took a wee...
how long mercury rotates?
<answer> Once every 58.647 days, which is exactly 2/3 of its orbital period of 87.970 days,so it turns on its axis exactly 1 1/2 times during one of its years. <context> How The Sun Moves In Mercury's Sky. Mercury rotates once every 58.647 days, which is exactly 2/3 of its orbital period of 87.970 days, so it turns on ...
Who has gone to work for himself there?
<answer> "Who is the other man?" "A fellow named Parsons." <context> CHAPTER XXVI. HAL OBTAINS ANOTHER SITUATION. For a moment there was silence, and then Horace Sumner stopped short before Hal. "There is another matter I might mention," he said. "Caleb Allen is going, or rather, has gone, into business for hi...
what does lto mean in computer?
<answer> In computer, a linear tape-open technology is a tape-based data storage solution designed in an “open” format technology that allows manufacturing by any vendor that wishes to license the technology. <context> Linear Tape-Open Technology (LTO) is a tape-based data storage solution designed in an “open” format ...
Did George W. Bush have a second term?
<answer> the second terms of George W. Bush <context> (CNN) -- As Mitt Romney prepares to make the case for a first term, give a thought to what we can expect from a Barack Obama second term. It's probably going to look a lot like the second terms of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, and Richard Nixon -- ...
Which Visigothic king took over control of Galicia from the Suebi?
<answer> Leovigild <context> In the early 5th century, the deep crisis suffered by the Roman Empire allowed different tribes of Central Europe (Suebi, Vandals and Alani) to cross the Rhine and penetrate into the rule on 31 December 406. Its progress towards the Iberian Peninsula forced the Roman authorities to establis...
Nigeria was under military rule for how long?
<answer> almost 33 years <context> Nigeria regained democracy in 1999 when it elected Olusegun Obasanjo, the former military head of state, as the new President of Nigeria. This ended almost 33 years of military rule (from 1966 until 1999), excluding the short-lived second republic (between 1979 and 1983) by military d...
where was all the right moves filmed?
<answer> Johnstown <context> One day, when filming first started, Tom Cruise actually went to the wrong house since all the houses were so close! [Thanks to jeremy]. Even though the football game is played in downtown Johnstown, the fictional Walnut Heights school was actually Johnstown Vo-Tech in Richland. I dont know...
how had he gathered his points?
<answer> as he moved from place to place. <context> CHAPTER V. TARDY REPENTANCE. Seth was as happy and proud as a boy well could be. Never before had he dared to remain very long near any particular engine lest some of the firemen should take it upon themselves to send him outside the lines, consequently all his...
is ecpi an accredited college in virginia?
<answer> Yes <context> ECPI University has programmatic accreditation for Surgical Technology with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314N, Falls Church, Virginia 22043, telephone 703.917.9503) at the Northern Virginia and Richmond, Virginia campuses.
how much does a chancellor of a college make?
<answer> The median annual Chancellor salary is $268,110. <context> How much does a Chancellor make? The median annual Chancellor salary is $268,110, as of January 30, 2018, with a range usually between $217,948-$323,539, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.
Along with Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, and Perry Como, who was a prominent early adult contemporary radio artist?
<answer> Connie Francis <context> Initially, the vocalists consisted of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, and others. The custom recordings were usually instrumental versions of current or recent rock and roll or pop hit songs, a move intended to give th...
What does CBR stand for?
<answer> Constant Bit Rate <context> The simplest type of MP3 file uses one bit rate for the entire file: this is known as Constant Bit Rate (CBR) encoding. Using a constant bit rate makes encoding simpler and faster. However, it is also possible to create files where the bit rate changes throughout the file. These are...
what does stem cell research do?
<answer> Manipulated to specialize into specific types of cells, (such as heart muscle cells, blood cells or nerve cells). <context> Researchers grow stem cells in a lab. These stem cells are manipulated to specialize into specific types of cells, such as heart muscle cells, blood cells or nerve cells. The specialized ...
What does SDK stand for?
<answer> software development kit <context> The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a soft...
What did he not have?
<answer> He sat in the box for days with no food or water <context> John was stuck in the middle of the ocean after his boat crashed and sank. He was worried about his friend who'd been in the boat with him. He knew that his friend has his life jacket on, so he tried not to worry too much about him. John was in a small...
Which character from children's literature can be found on the UK coin?
<answer> Peter Rabbit <context> The Royal Mint has chosen Beatrix Potter's thieving Peter Rabbit as the first character from children's literature ever to appear on a UK coin. Peter, pictured in the blue jacket that he is forced to abandon in the garden of Mr McGregor when he is caught stealing vegetables, is captured ...
How many children were killed?
<answer> at least four <context> (CNN) -- Michigan authorities are pursuing a new lead in the case of the infamous Oakland County child killer who abducted and murdered at least four boys and girls in the 1970s. "We would be thrilled if this is the one piece of evidence that we are looking for to give closure to th...
What is the phone number for dr. jill bressler in syosset, ny?
<answer> (516) 364-4484 <context> share on MEDICARE Neurology specialist in Syosset NY Dr. Jill Bressler is a Neurology Specialist in Syosset, New York. She graduated with honors from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1992. Having more than 26 years of diverse experiences, especially in NEUROLOGY...
Was Charles manly?
<answer> Charlie was an exception--fair, blue-eyed, rosy, and with a soft feminine contour of visage, which had often drawn on him reproaches for not being really the daughter all his mother's friends desired for her. <context> CHAPTER II The Population of Compton Poynsett He wanted a wife his braw hoose to keep, But...
how did she now appear?
<answer> distinctly good looking <context> CHAPTER XII MR. LAYARD'S WOOING The days went by with an uneventful swiftness at the Abbey, and after he had once accustomed himself to the strangeness of what was, in effect, solitude in the house with an unmarried guest of the other sex, it may be admitted, very pleasant...
who developed the esi triage system?
<answer> The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a five-level triage scale developed by ED physicians Richard Wuerz and David Eitel. <context> Severity Index (ESI) The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a five-level triage scale developed by ED physicians Richard Wuerz and David Eitel in the United States (Gilboy et al., ...
how many meters are in one hectometer?
<answer> There are 100 meters in a hectometer. <context> Hecto- means one hundred, therefore 1 hectometer = 100 meters = 10 decameters. 1 kilometer = 10 hectometers. The only ones your daughter needs to bother about are millimeter, centimeter, and kilometer, and she should learn to manipulate these confidently. 1 meter...
What sort of meat is sold in Somali businesses in Minneapolis?
<answer> halal <context> An estimated 20,000 Somalis emigrated to the U.S. state of Minnesota some ten years ago and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) now have the highest population of Somalis in North America. The city of Minneapolis hosts hundreds of Somali-owned and operated businesses offering a variety...
After the loan program was announced, which countries borrowed the most?
<answer> Greece, Ireland, Italy and Spain <context> On 21 December 2011 the bank instituted a programme of making low-interest loans with a term of three years (36 months) and 1% interest to European banks accepting loans from the portfolio of the banks as collateral. Loans totalling €489.2 bn (US$640 bn) were announce...
Napoleon's decision to reinstate what practice in France's overseas colonies has caused controversy regarding his reputation?
<answer> slavery <context> Napoleon ended lawlessness and disorder in post-Revolutionary France. He was, however, considered a tyrant and usurper by his opponents. His critics charge that he was not significantly troubled when faced with the prospect of war and death for thousands, turned his search for undisputed rule...
what's the purpose of a second battery for car stereo?
<answer> The purpose of a second battery for a car stereo is to ease the load on the alternator. <context> The battery is where all of the electrical noise from the vehicle's various parts ends up. Like a noise garbage disposal. Connecting your audio components to this noise hub is a bad idea. Adding a second battery t...
What is the definition of tubercular?
<answer> Tubercular means of, relating to, or having tuberculosis. <context> Use tubercular in a sentence. 1 of, like, or having a tubercle or tubercles. 2 of, relating to, or having tuberculosis. 3 caused by the tubercle bacillus.
Who created the circumlunar program called Zond?
<answer> Vladimir Chelomey <context> The circumlunar program (Zond), created by Vladimir Chelomey's design bureau OKB-52, was to fly two cosmonauts in a stripped-down Soyuz 7K-L1, launched by Chelomey's Proton UR-500 rocket. The Zond sacrificed habitable cabin volume for equipment, by omitting the Soyuz orbital module....
how much water to drink a daily?
<answer> 64 ounces of water per day <context> The average diet at the time was approximately 1900 calories, meaning you needed about 64 ounces of water per day. Now the Institute of Medicine sets general guidelines for total water intake. It recommends that women consume a total of 91 ounces (that’s about 2.7 liters) p...
Who was scared?
<answer> Jim would have obeyed almost any order at that moment. <context> CHAPTER XXIII THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed. The boy's fir...
when did frogger come out?
<answer> Frogger came out in 1981. <context> All About Frogger. Frogger is a classic video game which was introduced by Konami in 1981 as a one player or two player games. The game's objective is to move a frog from the bottom to top and overcome the obstacles that come in your way. The game's screen is divided into tw...
what is the ops stat for baseball?
<answer> On-base plus slugging is a sabermetric baseball statistic calculated as the sum of a player's on-base percentage and slugging average. <context> (July 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) On-base plus slugging (OPS) is a sabermetric bas...
How is Jim related to Linda?
<answer> Jim picked up mom's guitar <context> Jim and Linda are our neighbors. Jim and Linda have an old dog named Reggie. We love our neighbors. They are like the perfect grandparents. We watch Reggie for them when they go out of town to see their children and grandchildren. Reggie is so fun to have around. He is 14 y...
When did the FAA change it's long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates?
<answer> 2014 <context> In 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffic controller rac...
In what ways do children suffer from television?
<answer> The programs make the children lose interest in the world. <context> Children in the United States are exposed to many influences other than that of their families.Television is the most significant of these influences,because the habit of watching television usually begins before children start attending scho...
What did he want to get?
<answer> good terms <context> CHAPTER XXXII. HOW KING WILLIAM TOOK COUNSEL OF A CHURCHMAN. If Torfrida was exhausted, so was Hereward likewise. He knew well that a repulse was not a defeat. He knew well the indomitable persistence, the boundless resources, of the mastermind whom he defied; and he knew well that ano...
Where do they decide to go?
<answer> "I've got an idea!" cried Henshaw. "Let us go to that old barn on the Baggot place. Nobody will disturb us there." <context> CHAPTER XIV GOOD-BYE TO OAK HALL "I'll wager Merwell is the maddest boy Oak Hall ever saw!" said Shadow, when the excitement had subsided. "Poole is a sneak, and no mistake," said ...
which word group contains a subject and a verb in agreement? everyone are they talks contestants are running krumpers prepares?
<answer> Contestants are running is word group contains a subject and a verb in agreement. <context> Q: Which word group contains a subject and a verb in agreement? everyone are they talks contestants are running krumpers prepares A: The group of words that has subject and verb in agreement is: contestants are running....
Was he an anti-war?
<answer> Russell was a prominent anti-war activist; <context> Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, (; 18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate. At various points in his life he considered hims...
Supposing you are an office worker doing tax returns, what kind of music can improve your working efficiency?
<answer> classical music <context> A new study suggests that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry, proof reading and problem solving. In an office-based experiment, 88 per cent of participants were found to produce their most accurate work when listening to music....
what is filet?
<answer> It is a steak cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, or psoas major of the beef carcass, usually a steer or heifer. <context> Filet mignon wrapped with bacon with assorted fruits and vegetables. Filet mignon (French for tender fillet or dainty fillet) is a steak cut of beef taken from the sm...
What school is the other researcher from?
<answer> Adelphi University Institute for Parenting <context> CHICAGO ---Call it a reward, or just "bribery ". Whichever it is, many parents today readily admit to buying off their children, who getgoodies for anything from behaving in a restaurant to sleeping all night in their own beds. That's what worries parent...
Along with Northern and Maay, what is the third main group of Somali dialects?
<answer> Benaadir <context> Somali dialects are divided into three main groups: Northern, Benaadir and Maay. Northern Somali (or Northern-Central Somali) forms the basis for Standard Somali. Benaadir (also known as Coastal Somali) is spoken on the Benadir coast from Adale to south of Merca, including Mogadishu, as well...
what do yellow finches eat?
<answer> Finches eat a diet that mostly comprises seeds. <context> In nature, finches eat a diet that mostly comprises seeds. This has led some keepers to believe that finches can thrive on just seeds, but such a limited diet is no more healthy for a finch than an all-cheese diet would be for a person.
The state was in a war with what group?
<answer> Apaches <context> Comandante general Simón Elías González, was nominated governor and military command was given to Colonel J.J. Calvo, whose firmness had earned well-merited praise. The state was in the midst of a war with the Apaches, which became the focus of all their energy and resources. After a review o...
Francisco Franco was himself a Galician from which city?
<answer> Ferrol <context> General Francisco Franco — himself a Galician from Ferrol — ruled as dictator from the civil war until his death in 1975. Franco's centralizing regime suppressed any official use of the Galician language, including the use of Galician names for newborns, although its everyday oral use was not ...
When did he sign his first recording contract?
<answer> 1955 <context> This week Faith Lapidus and Doug Johnson will tell you about Chuck Berry.Chuck Berry,born on October 18,1926,is often called the father of rock and roll.He is one of the most popular and influential performers of rhythm-and-blues and rock'n'roll music during the 1950s,1960s and 1970s. He start...
What is a common name for the BPI?
<answer> The BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Limited, commonly known as the British Phonographic Industry <context> The BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Limited, commonly known as the British Phonographic Industry or BPI, is the British recorded music industry's trade association. Its membership comprises ...
During which times can a perpetrator of genocide be charged?
<answer> both in peace and wartime <context> All signatories to the CPPCG are required to prevent and punish acts of genocide, both in peace and wartime, though some barriers make this enforcement difficult. In particular, some of the signatories—namely, Bahrain, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore,...
In what year did ARC form?
<answer> 1929 <context> In 1929, ARC was founded through a merger of several smaller record companies, which, ultimately, transformed into one enterprise known as SME. In the depths of the Great Depression, the Columbia Phonograph Company (founded in 1888) in the U.S. (including its Okeh Records subsidiary) was acquire...
what is a net ton?
<answer> A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. <context> ton. n. 1. A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (0.907 metric ton or 907.18 kilograms). Also called net ton, short ton. 2. A unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds (1.016 metric tons or 1,016.05 kilograms). Also called long ton. 3. A metric ton.
are they considered a visible minority?
<answer> not defined as a visible minority <context> The First Nations () are the predominant Aboriginal peoples of Canada south of the Arctic. Those in the Arctic area are distinct and known as Inuit. The Métis, another distinct ethnicity, developed after European contact and relations primarily between First Nations...
where are morning?
<answer> It is the period of time between midnight and noon or, more commonly, the interval between sunrise and noon. <context> The first rush hour of the day is during the morning. Morning is the period of time between midnight and noon or, more commonly, the interval between sunrise and noon. Morning precedes afterno...
Who did the new deal programs benefit?
<answer> farmers <context> North Carolina was hard hit by the Great Depression, but the New Deal programs of Franklin D. Roosevelt for cotton and tobacco significantly helped the farmers. After World War II, the state's economy grew rapidly, highlighted by the growth of such cities as Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham in ...
Why did the pumpkin become the star attraction?
<answer> Because it weighed 240-kilogram <context> College students go 'blind for a day' A group of 18 students at the prefix = st1 /leshanTeachers' Collegeexperienced the hardships of the vision damaged during a "blind for a day" exercise over the weekend. The college's Department of Education organized the event, aim...
Where did she work previously?
<answer> Marissa Mayer, who was Google's first female enginee <context> (CNN) -- Marissa Mayer, who was Google's first female engineer and its 20th employee when she joined that company in 1999, has been named CEO of Yahoo. She's the fifth CEO in as many years at that struggling company. Monday's announcement has ca...
Did he put anything else in the hole?
<answer> He leaned over, put in a semiautomatic pistol and 200 rounds of ammunition, and carefully put a khaki uniform over them. <context> (CNN) -- As a young freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela stepped out of a farmhouse hideout in South Africa, took 20 strides and dug a hole on the sprawling land. He leaned over, pu...