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Does Mrs. White speak Chinese?
<answer> Yes, but a little. <context> Mrs. White comes from America. She is an English teacher in No. 12 High School of Guangzhou. She speaks Chinese a little and often has Chinese classes. She likes here very much. She often says the Chinese people are very nice. She is Lucy and Lily's mom. Lucy and Lily live in Ameri...
How many workers are there in Gonzalez's company at present?
<answer> 9 <context> Like lots of small-business owners, Lola Gonzalez had to decide to cut down her company's nine-person staff when the economic recovery began to fail last spring. Unlike other companies, she picked an unlikely employee to lay off : herself. Her business began to have problems in 2008 after going ...
where is greenville, mi?
<answer> Greenville is a city in Montcalm County, Michigan. <context> Greenville, Michigan. Greenville is a city in Montcalm County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,481 at the 2010 census.
what level does dragonite learn moves?
<answer> Dragonite learn moves at level 75. <context> What level does Dragonite learn moves? He evOlves into a dragonite at level 55 he doesnt learn much but here it is lvl55 wing attack lvl61 outrage lvl 75 hyper beam and plenty of TM moves that he learns
Did a baseball player attempt a return?
<answer> 40-year-old Ken Griffey Jr. hit .184 in Seattle in 2010 <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 the greatest swimmer in all of sports to keep his word, forget...
Who is his lawyer?
<answer> Kelley's lawyer, Hugh McCloskey Jr <context> (CNN) -- A Cincinnati man charged with fatally shooting his 11-year-old daughter Thursday was denied a temporary release to attend the girl's funeral. Citing security concerns, state court Judge Nadine Allen denied a motion filed by a lawyer for Deandre Kelley, 34...
The last one listed?
<answer> The Pilgrim's Progress <context> British writer John Bunyan was born at Elstow, Bedfordshire, England, in November, 1628. His father was a maker and mender of pots and kettles, and the son followed the same trade. Though he is usually called a tinker, Bunyan had a settled home and place of business. He had lit...
What does abraham lincoln during civil war mean?
<answer> He is 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865) Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln, President Lincoln. <context> Abraham Lincoln - 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American ...
In what year was an early admission program reintroduced?
<answer> 2016 <context> Undergraduate admission to Harvard is characterized by the Carnegie Foundation as "more selective, lower transfer-in". Harvard College accepted 5.3% of applicants for the class of 2019, a record low and the second lowest acceptance rate among all national universities. Harvard College ended its ...
To what similar substance can asphalt be confused?
<answer> coal tar <context> Asphalt/bitumen can sometimes be confused with "coal tar", which is a visually similar black, thermoplastic material produced by the destructive distillation of coal. During the early and mid-20th century when town gas was produced, coal tar was a readily available byproduct and extensively ...
What tool was used to improve sound quality in early recordings for special effects?
<answer> moveable platform <context> Contrary to popular belief, if placed properly and prepared-for, drums could be effectively used and heard on even the earliest jazz and military band recordings. The loudest instruments such as the drums and trumpets were positioned the farthest away from the collecting horn. Lilli...
What name did Armenia gain it's name from?
<answer> Aram <context> The exonym Armenia is attested in the Old Persian Behistun Inscription (515 BC) as Armina ( ). The ancient Greek terms Ἀρμενία (Armenía) and Ἀρμένιοι (Arménioi, "Armenians") are first mentioned by Hecataeus of Miletus (c. 550 BC – c. 476 BC). Xenophon, a Greek general serving in some of the P...
In which chapel does King George's body lie in today? ?
<answer> King George VI Memorial Chapel <context> From 9 February for two days his coffin rested in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, before lying in state at Westminster Hall from 11 February. His funeral took place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on the 15th. He was interred initially in the Royal Vault...
What generally declines in places that are segregated by race or class?
<answer> health <context> Detroit remains one of the most racially segregated cities in the United States. From the 1940s to the 1970s a second wave of Blacks moved to Detroit to escape Jim Crow laws in the south and find jobs. However, they soon found themselves excluded from white areas of the city—through violence, ...
Who was the oldest suspect?
<answer> Venjah K. Hunte <context> FORT MYERS, Florida (CNN) -- Three men were charged Saturday with felony first-degree murder in the shooting death of NFL player Sean Taylor, a death police say was unplanned. Eric Rivera Jr., 17; Venjah K. Hunte, 20; and Charles Kendrick Lee Wardlow, 18, each faces charges of felon...
what is near linville nc?
<answer> Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 305 on US 221. <context> The Town of Linville, NC is located about 2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 305 on US 221. It is about 17 miles southeast of Boone.
How many had gotten free?
<answer> Shamhaven and Peterson <context> CHAPTER XX LARRY BEFORE ADMIRAL TOGO As soon as the _Columbia_ could make the proper landing, Captain Ponsberry went ashore and reported his arrival to the authorities, and also reported the escape of Shamhaven and Peterson. The authorities had already heard of the capture...
what is a mandate?
<answer> A Judicial command or precept proceeding from a court or judicial officer, directing the proper officer to enforce a judgment, sentence, or decree. <context> What is MANDATE? In practice. A Judicial command or precept proceeding from a court or judicial officer, directing the proper officer to enforce a judgme...
In what year was Cluny Abbey founded?
<answer> 909 <context> Monastic reform became an important issue during the 11th century, as elites began to worry that monks were not adhering to the rules binding them to a strictly religious life. Cluny Abbey, founded in the Mâcon region of France in 909, was established as part of the Cluniac Reforms, a larger move...
How is the weather in norway, sweden and denmark in august?
<answer> An Average daily temperature in August easily reach 70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. <context> Weather in August in Scandinavia In August, Scandinavia has warm, pleasant weather. Average daily temperatures this month easily reach 70 - 74 degrees Fahrenheit in Denmark, Sweden, and Nor...
Did the larger animal agree?
<answer> No <context> CHAPTER XXIII: Paddy The Beaver Does A Kind Deed Paddy the Beaver listened to all that his small cousin, Jerry Muskrat, had to tell him about the trouble which Paddy's dam had caused in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. "You see, we who live in the Smiling Pool love it dearly, and we do...
In what year did it move to Oyster Point?
<answer> It moved to its present location on Oyster Point in 1680 <context> Charleston is the oldest and second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just ...
why is important to have a hr technology strategy?
<answer> It is important to have a HR technology strategy because it is a careful plan towards achieving effective and efficient delivery and use of HR Services, they are using the strategy for is to optimize the development, delivery and usage of HR plans and programs. <context> The definition then, of a HR Technology...
How are ergänzungsschulen funded?
<answer> tuition <context> Ergänzungsschulen are secondary or post-secondary (non-tertiary) schools, which are run by private individuals, private organizations or rarely, religious groups and offer a type of education which is not available at public schools. Most of these schools are vocational schools. However, thes...
Where were dead Sumerians buried?
<answer> outside the city walls in graveyards <context> It was believed that when people died, they would be confined to a gloomy world of Ereshkigal, whose realm was guarded by gateways with various monsters designed to prevent people entering or leaving. The dead were buried outside the city walls in graveyards where...
is there a route that only goes in one direction?
<answer> Prospect Park West is still a one-way road <context> Today is National Bike-to-Work Day. And on New York City's jammed streets, people are cycling on hundreds of miles of new bike lanes. But New York's widespread efforts to make streets safer for bikes have also left some locals complaining about the loss of p...
Who had a brake problem?
<answer> Lewis suffered a loss of rear brake pressure <context> (CNN) -- Lewis Hamilton endured a nightmare start to testing his new Mercedes after driving straight off the track at Jerez on his first day following a hydraulic problem Wednesday. The 2008 world champion, who left McLaren at the end of last season, was...
Places like northeast India that shift time zones to the east could be considered to be observing what kind of DST?
<answer> negative DST <context> Xinjiang, China; Argentina; Chile; Iceland; Russia and other areas skew time zones westward, in effect observing DST year-round without complications from clock shifts. For example, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is at 106°39′ W longitude, slightly west of center of the idealized Mountain Time...
How did the whole country respond to the earthquake when it happened?
<answer> They acted very calmly. <context> A 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Chile late on Tuesday, cutting power and leading to small landslides and a tsunami . Four men and one woman died --two who suffered heart attacks and three who were crushed . About 300 prisoners escaped from the nort...
What is the definition of temporal lobe?
<answer> The temporal lobes are one of the four main lobes or regions of the cerebral cortex located in the forebrain. <context> Temporal Lobes. The temporal lobes are one of the four main lobes or regions of the cerebral cortex. They are located in the largest division of the brain known as the forebrain (prosencephal...
What's the purpose of the passage?
<answer> To appeal to more volunteers. <context> Like every other Olympics, the London 2012 Olympics will depend upon thousands of volunteers to help with the smooth running of the event. To show the importance of the role, London 2012 volunteers are to be called 'Game Makers'. Lord Coe has said recently: "London 2012 ...
The coup leaders later became known as?
<answer> the People's Redemption Council <context> On April 12, 1980, a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert, Jr.. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government offici...
where is apple headquarters?
<answer> Apple's headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are located in Cork in the south of Ireland. <context> Apple's headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are located in Cork in the south of Ireland. The facility, which opened in 1980, was Apple's first location outside of the...
What's it known for then?
<answer> nd is best known for its visual artworks and writings. <context> Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for its visual artworks and writings. Artists painted unnerving, illogical scenes with photographic precision, created strange creatures from everyday objects, and...
How many calories in a pitted kalamata olive?
<answer> There are 45 calories in a serving of pitted kalamata olive. <context> Pitted Kalamata Olives In Vinegar Brine And Olive Oil. Krinos. 1 serving. 45 calories. 2.0 grams carbs. 4.0 grams fat. 0 grams protein. 0 grams fiber.
John spent the conflict traveling alongside who?
<answer> his father <context> John had spent the conflict travelling alongside his father, and was given widespread possessions across the Angevin empire as part of the Montlouis settlement; from then onwards, most observers regarded John as Henry II's favourite child, although he was the furthest removed in terms of t...
How does Banda help Zambian farmers?
<answer> She buys and uses their products in her restaurants. <context> Zambia is a country in southern Africa. More than half of the population is very poor, and companies pay people very little money for their work. One woman named Sylvia Banda had a dream to become a successful businesswoman and build her own brand ...
What time span is used in defining the measurement?
<answer> The hertz is equivalent to cycles per second <context> The hertz (symbol: Hz) is the derived unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI) and is defined as one cycle per second. It is named for Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, the first person to provide conclusive proof of the existence of electromagneti...
what gerald r ford wife name?
<answer> The name of Gerald Ford's wife is Elizabeth Betty Anne Bloomer Warren. <context> Leslie Lynch King Jr. (aka Gerald R. Ford, Jr.) was born on 14 July 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska and died on 26 December 2006 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. Gerald Ford, Jr. married Elizabeth Betty Anne Bloomer Warren on 15...
When did she leave?
<answer> When George and Laura were finished with their ice cream, Laura ran home <context> Laura wanted to go to the park and play because she wanted to see her friends. When she got to the park Laura did not see anyone. After looking, she saw her friend George by the basketball hoop. George was playing all by himself...
How many muslims were there in Bern in 2000?
<answer> 4,907 <context> From the 2000 census[update], 60,455 or 47.0% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, while 31,510 or 24.5% were Roman Catholic. Of the rest of the population, there were 1,874 members of an Orthodox church (or about 1.46% of the population), there were 229 persons (or about 0.18% of the populat...
How many engineering colleges are in Rajasthan?
<answer> 41 engineering colleges <context> In Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, Nationa...
Have there been changes under his rule?
<answer> But while there have been some changes during his rule <context> (CNN) -- Before the Arab Spring came the Damascus Spring. When Bashar al-Assad succeeded his father Hafez Assad in 2000, there was the promise of a modern and more democratic Syria. In his inauguration speech, al-Assad indicated he would be a v...
What did Huxley's 1860 article in the Westminster Review promote?
<answer> scientific naturalism over natural theology <context> Evolution had less obvious applications to anatomy and morphology, and at first had little impact on the research of the anatomist Thomas Henry Huxley. Despite this, Huxley strongly supported Darwin on evolution; though he called for experiments to show whe...
Where was he stopped?
<answer> The brief detention of Emad Burnat, a West Bank farmer who spent five years making his "5 Broken Cameras" home video in his village of Bil'in, was quickly criticized by fellow documentary filmmaker Michael Moore, whom Burnat had contacted for help while being questioned at Los Angeles International Airport. <c...
What state did Clarke limp into camp in?
<answer> Clarke limping after him in an even more pitiable state <context> CHAPTER XIV THE CURE It was noon when Harding returned to camp, ragged and exhausted, with Clarke limping after him in an even more pitiable state. The latter had suffered badly from the hurried march, but his conductor would brook no delay ...
Which floor does he go to?
<answer> Yet Archie Moffam, as he turned out of the sun-bathed street into the ramshackle building on the third floor <context> CHAPTER XXV. THE WIGMORE VENUS The morning was so brilliantly fine; the populace popped to and fro in so active and cheery a manner; and everybody appeared to be so absolutely in the pink, t...
Who famously crossed the Alps with a herd of elephants? ?
<answer> Hannibal <context> A mummified man, determined to be 5,000 years old, was discovered on a glacier at the Austrian–Italian border in 1991. By the 6th century BC, the Celtic La Tène culture was well established. Hannibal famously crossed the Alps with a herd of elephants, and the Romans had settlements in the re...
How old were the greyhairs they studied?
<answer> seventy to seventy-nine <context> Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to play some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and ...
what are similarities between mayan and ancient china?
<answer> Mayan and Chinese Acupuncture, their medicines. <context> Points which where Mayan and Chinese Acupuncture correspond (see diagrams for position of points). Between the eyebrows This is considered a crucial point because the blood of the head runs through it. In Chinese medicine this point is known as yintang ...
When did they make a plane?
<answer> 1900 <context> Orville Wright was born on August 19, 1871 in Dayton, Ohio, USA and died on January 30, 1948. Together with his brother, Wilbur, he was the first airplane builder. The brothers created the first controlled, powered and heavier-than-air human flight. His parents were Milton Wright and Susan Cat...
where is the epicenter of the earthquake located?
<answer> The epicenter of the Japan quake was about 80 miles east of the city of Sendai, in a strip of ocean crust previously thought unlikely to be capable of unleashing such energy. <context> Japan has been expecting and preparing for the “big one” for more than 30 years. But the magnitude-9.0 temblor that struck Mar...
Did he work with his father?
<answer> He and his father, a scientist, started their business in 1990 <context> (CNN) -- It's being called the most expensive divorce in the history of ... well, marriage. Russia's Dmitry Rybolovlev, 47, earned the dubious honor when Geneva, Switzerland's Court of First Instance last week ordered the 47-year-old bi...
how many hours a week for full time benefits?
<answer> 40 hours a week for full time benefits <context> How Many Hours a Week is Full-Time Employment? How many hours a week are you expected to work if you are a full-time employee? Even though many people consider 35 or 40 hours a week full time, the number of hours you are expected to work can vary depending on yo...
What became the official language of Indonesia after they declared their independence?
<answer> Malay <context> After independence, Dutch was dropped as an official language and replaced by Malay. Yet the Indonesian language inherited many words from Dutch: words for everyday life as well as scientific and technological terms. One scholar argues that 20% of Indonesian words can be traced back to Dutch wo...
is celebrex harmful?
<answer> Yes, Celebrex may harmful, because it may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. <context> Responses (1) There are increased risks associated with taking Celebrex, in patients who have pre-existing heart problems and that it w...
The human circadian system is entrained to how many hours light-dark pattern?
<answer> 24 <context> Analysis of lighting quality particularly emphasizes use of natural lighting, but also considers spectral content if artificial light is to be used. Not only will greater reliance on natural light reduce energy consumption, but will favorably impact human health and performance. New studies have s...
Does more than one language have a genitive case?
<answer> Many languages have a genitive case <context> In grammar, genitive (abbreviated ; also called the possessive case or second case) is the grammatical case that marks a noun as modifying another noun. It often marks a noun as being the possessor of another noun. However, it can also indicate various relationship...
What was the percentage of Germans attending private high schools in 2008?
<answer> 11.1 <context> The right to create private schools in Germany is in Article 7, Paragraph 4 of the Grundgesetz and cannot be suspended even in a state of emergency. It is also not possible to abolish these rights. This unusual protection of private schools was implemented to protect these schools from a second ...
what is intermediate care vs skilled care?
<answer> Intermediate care provides basic medical care. Skilled care provides more intensive medical care. <context> Intermediate care provides basic medical care. Skilled care provides more intensive medical care. Individuals are attended by professional nurses operating under the direction of physicians. They may be ...
how is the weather in krakow poland?
<answer> The weather in Krakow, Poland for July is the hottest month in Krakow with an average temperature of 19°C or 65°F and the coldest is January at -3°C or 28°F with the most daily sunshine hours at 7 in July. The wettest month is July with an average of 69mm of rain. <context> Krakow: Annual Weather Averages. Jul...
is there an age limit on federal jury duty?
<answer> Yes, there is an age limit of 18 to be eligible for jury duty. <context> Eligibility for Jury Duty. In order to be eligible for jury duty, you must be: A citizen of the United States. At least 18 years of age. A resident of the county in which you are to serve as a juror. Able to communicate in English.
when id the deadline to accept texas state university application?
<answer> If you are dropping off your application packet at the Nursing Building in Round Rock, you will need to do so by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, January 15, 2018. <context> 2018 Admission Requirements. 1 If you plan to complete prerequisite courses at Texas State University in San Marcos, apply for the fall semester you...
What kind of person was actually the author's father?
<answer> He was more painful than selfish. <context> I grew up with a fat dad--450 pounds at his heaviest.Every week he would try a new diet,and my family ended up eating whatever strange food he was trying at that moment. After my thirdgrade year,my dad landed a lifechanging job in Manhattan.My mom,my little sister an...
what does terrie mean?
<answer> The meaning of the name Terrie is harvester or reaper. <context> The name Terrie is of English origin. The meaning of Terrie is harvester, reaper. Terrie is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Te-rrie.
WHen was the Parc de la Villette created?
<answer> 1987 <context> Between 1853 and 1870, the Emperor Napoleon III and the city's first director of parks and gardens, Jean-Charles Alphand, created the Bois de Boulogne, the Bois de Vincennes, Parc Montsouris and the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, located at the four points of the compass around the city, as well as m...
What kind of sound does the author find pleasant?
<answer> Tapping sound of his typewriter. <context> After lunch,I walked back home. I was just to cross the street when I heard the sound of a coin dropping. It wasn't much but,as I turned, my eyes caught the heads of several other people turning too. A woman had dropped what appeared to be a dime. The tinkling sound o...
Who is My Left Foot based on?
<answer> Christy Brown <context> My Left Foot (1989) Imagine _ , unable to make any movements except to move your left foot. The main character in My Left Foot,based on the real story of cerebral palsy sufferer Christy Brown,can barely move his mouth to speak, but by controlling his left foot, he's able to express hims...
how many people have died climbing mt everest?
<answer> 280 <context> North face of Mount Everest. Main article: List of people who died climbing Mount Everest. Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain, has been host to numerous tragedies; almost 280 have died on the mountain, with deaths occurring every year since 1978.
DID HE TEACH LIKE OTHERS?
<answer> Ron Clark was no ordinary teacher <context> The first day my new teacher walked into our school in Spanish Harlem, I burst out laughing. Ron Clark was a young white guy from North Carolina who talked with a funny Southern accent . He said he used to be a singing waiter. I thought, who is this guy? He's a compl...
Who was the manger of the Rolling Stones?
<answer> Klein's greatest coups were inking contracts with the Rolling Stones <context> (CNN) -- Music manager Allen Klein, whose clients included the Rolling Stones and the Beatles, died Saturday after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, his publicist said. Klein was 77. The son of Jewish immigrants from Hun...
how much is charged for an ambulance?
<answer> The city of Le Mars, Iowa, ambulance charges $375 for non-emergency basic life support service up to $600 for emergency service with advanced life support. The city of Urbana, Ohio, charges $650. <context> For example, in Lima, OH, taxes pay for any ambulance services not covered by insurance, so residents do ...
Who covers incorporated associations or councils?
<answer> Commonwealth Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act <context> In Australia, nonprofit organisations include trade unions, charitable entities, co-operatives, universities and hospitals, mutual societies, grass-root and support groups, political parties, religious groups, incorporated associations, not-for-pr...
is gluten bad for you?
<answer> Yes <context> gluten is only bad for your health if you are a celiac according to a survey from market research company npd group almost 30 % of adults in the us claim to be reducing their gluten intake or cutting the protein out completely a proportion that is much higher than the number of people who have ce...
She had no time for who?
<answer> and had no attention to spare for Francine. <context> CHAPTER XLI. SPEECHIFYING. On the Monday, a plowboy from Vale Regis arrived at Monksmoor. In respect of himself, he was a person beneath notice. In respect of his errand, he was sufficiently important to cast a gloom over the household. The faithless M...
Where did the single ancestral population of all the indigenous peoples of the Americas likely develop?
<answer> in isolation <context> Indigenous genetic studies suggest that the first inhabitants of the Americas share a single ancestral population, one that developed in isolation, conjectured to be Beringia. The isolation of these peoples in Beringia might have lasted 10–20,000 years. Around 16,500 years ago, the glaci...
what do rooster eat?
<answer> Bugs, any food scraps, mash, grains and pellets. <context> roosters eat the same kind of food as any chickens would eat, but they might eat a little more that hens do. they will eat: bugs, any food scraps, mash, grains, and pellets. o … ur chickens jump out of their cage and go scratch in the compost quite oft...
where does the last name of tull originate from?
<answer> The surname Tull was first found in Staffordshire where they held a family seat, some say from about the 12th century. <context> The surname Tull was first found in Staffordshire where they held a family seat, some say from about the 12th century. The name was derived from Tollet, a Norman noble who entered En...
how did Janet react?
<answer> "And why?" cried Janet, leaping up in indignation. <context> CHAPTER VII. THE COLONEL'S CHICKENS. They censured the bantam for strutting and crowing, In those vile pantaloons that he fancied looked knowing; And a want of decorum caused many demurs Against the game chicken for coming in spurs. The Peacock ...
Why did the author shake his head hearing Greg's request?
<answer> He wondered why Greg liked eating so much. <context> The story of the day I lost my best friend to a car accident. The day a precious life was taken from us way too soon. It was a bright and Sunny day in November. Thanksgiving had been celebrated only two days before. Since it was a holiday weekend I had been ...
is pd marked on your glasses?
<answer> N0. <context> Knowing your PD. Usually, the PD is measured during your eye test.. If your PD is not included in your glasses prescription, call your doctor to get the PD as it is saved with him/her. The second option is to measure it easily by yourself! Stand straight in front of a mirror and place a simple ru...
how many states allow electrocution?
<answer> Electrocution was the required method of execution in the states of Pennsylvania until 1990, Ohio until 1993, Virginia until 1994, Indiana and South Carolina until 1995, Florida until 2000, Georgia until 2001, Alabama until 2002 and Nebraska until 2008. <context> Electrocution was the required method of execut...
What is the author's attitude towards WIN-WIN?
<answer> Encouragement. <context> In America, seldom do you go anywhere without hearing a principle called WIN-WIN. It sounds strange to me at first because throughout my childhood, I have always been taught to try everything possible to win an upper-hand, rather than to help other people win. However, as time goes by,...
where is pine island florida?
<answer> Pine Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida, United States. <context> Pine Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hernando County, Florida, United States. The population was 64 at the 2010 census,[3] unchanged from the 2...
He said parody flourishes somewhere between what and what?
<answer> ohn Gross observes in his "Oxford Book of Parodies", that parody seems to flourish on territory somewhere between pastiche ("a composition in another artist's manner, without satirical intent") and burlesque <context> A parody (; also called a spoof, send-up, take-off, or lampoon) is a work created to imitate...
How do you close apps on galaxy s6 edge?
<answer> 1 Turn on the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge. 2 To the left of the home screen, tap the soft key below the screen.3 Select the app you want from the select of all the open apps. To the left of the home screen, tap the soft key below the screen. <context> The following is a guide on how to close and switch apps on...
how much is a good double oven?
<answer> Double ovens start at around $1,250 to $2,500 and can cost as much as $4,000 to $5,000 or more. <context> Double Oven Average Costs . Double ovens start at around $1,250 to $2,500 and can cost as much as $4,000 to $5,000 or more. Professional installation of a double oven might cost $100 to $200 (or more, if c...
what is a learning factory?
<answer> It is a hands-on facility for engineering students to use in conjunction with capstone design and other courses, as well as research projects and student organizations. <context> Learning Factory. The Bernard M. Gordon Learning Factory is a hands-on facility for engineering students to use in conjunction with ...
When did the term "Near East" acquire considerable disrepute?
<answer> the 19th century <context> In the last years of the 19th century the term "Near East" acquired considerable disrepute in eyes of the English-speaking public as did the Ottoman Empire itself. The cause of the onus was the Hamidian Massacres of Armenians because they were Christians, but it seemed to spill over ...
what is zurcon used for?
<answer> Zirconium is used in a number of industrial applications because it is so resistant to corrosion. <context> Uses. Zirconium is used in a number of industrial applications because it is so resistant to corrosion. It is used in pumps and valves and the cores of nuclear reactors. Zirconium oxide is used to make l...
who is the girl who is on american pickers?
<answer> Danielle Colby is the girl who is on American Pickers. <context> Danielle Colby Cushman Anyone who has watched an episode of the immensely popular reality series American Pickers on The History Channel knows that when the “boys are away” the cat don’t play! The cat in question being Danielle Colby Cushman, a t...
According to Atticus, which bird is it a sin to shoot?
<answer> mockingbird <context> Songbirds and their associated symbolism appear throughout the novel. The family's last name of Finch also shares Lee's mother's maiden name. The titular mockingbird is a key motif of this theme, which first appears when Atticus, having given his children air-rifles for Christmas, allows ...
Are early or late maturing girls more exposed to alcohol and drug abuse?
<answer> early maturing <context> For girls, early maturation can sometimes lead to increased self-consciousness, though a typical aspect in maturing females. Because of their bodies' developing in advance, pubescent girls can become more insecure and dependent. Consequently, girls that reach sexual maturation early ar...
What is the biological interaction where a predator feeds on its prey called?
<answer> Predation <context> Predation is a biological interaction where a predator (a heterotroph that is hunting) feeds on its prey (the organism that is attacked). Predators may or may not kill their prey prior to feeding on them, but the act of predation almost always results in the death of the prey. The other mai...
how do emg sensors work?
<answer> Surface EMG detects activity through electrodes placed on the surface of the skin and an intramuscular EMG machine, on the other hand, detects activity through needles inserted directly into the muscle. <context> Electromyography (EMG) helps detect possible abnormalities in the human body by recording electric...
What was hid job there for 9 of those years?
<answer> nine of which he served as head writer, <context> (CNN) -- Thus far, NBC's late-night transition has been like butter. Jay Leno hosted his final episode of "The Tonight Show" on February 6 with massive celebrity support and even bigger ratings, and Jimmy Fallon took over on February 17 with the same level ...
Who chaired the committee created by Executive Order 10925?
<answer> Vice President Johnson <context> The first time "affirmative action" is used by the federal government concerning race is in President John F. Kennedy's Executive Order 10925, which was chaired by Vice President Johnson. At Johnson's inaugural ball in Texas, he met with a young black lawyer, Hobart Taylor Jr.,...
Did they kill it instantly?
<answer> But he quickly arose <context> CHAPTER XX. SOMETHING ABOUT WHITE OX. "What shall we do, Joe; wait until your brother and old Benson come up?" asked Darry, as they surveyed the approaching animals. "I suppose we ought to wait," answered Joe. "But if they take alarm, they'll be off in double-quick order, I...
What is the subject's place of origin?
<answer> J-pop (often stylized as J-POP; "jeipoppu"; an abbreviation for Japanese pop), natively also known simply as pops, is a musical genre that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s. <context> J-pop (often stylized as J-POP; "jeipoppu"; an abbreviation for Japanese pop), natively also known simply as...
Who invited Burke to join the Freemasons?
<answer> Charles, Marquess of Rockingham <context> At about this same time, Burke was introduced to William Gerard Hamilton (known as "Single-speech Hamilton"). When Hamilton was appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, Burke accompanied him to Dublin as his private secretary, a position he held for three years. In 1765 ...