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From how many news channels?
<answer> A cheerful-looking Mandela welcomed CNN's Robyn Curnow, along with reporters from two other organizations <context> (CNN) -- Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid icon, Nobel peace laureate and South Africa's first black president, celebrated his 90th birthday Friday by doing something he had indicated he would not d...
Which edition of the Guinness Book of World Record states that no female artist sold more records than Madonna?
<answer> 1998 <context> The 1998 edition of Guinness Book of World Records stated: "No female artist has sold more records than Madonna around the world". In 1999 Madonna signed to play a violin teacher in the film Music of the Heart but left the project, citing "creative differences" with director Wes Craven. She reco...
How old was he?
<answer> 22 <context> Zhang Kai is a student at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power . He has led a group of college student volunteers since last year. They help children at a primary school with their studies and daily lives. "When I was a small child", Zhang said, "I knew March 5 was a day fo...
what is it a world leader in?
<answer> Tokelau is able to be a leader in renewable energy <context> Tokelau () is a New Zealand territory in the southern Pacific Ocean that consists of three tropical coral atolls (from the northwest, Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo), with a combined land area of and a population of approximately 1,500. Its capital rota...
Who gave the message?
<answer> ended with Muhammad <context> Muslims believe the Quran was verbally revealed by God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (Jibril), gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Muhammad was 40, and concluding in 632, the year of his death. Muslims regard the Quran a...
Quantum Dot LEDs can do what special skill?
<answer> create almost any color on the CIE diagram <context> Quantum dots (QD) are semiconductor nanocrystals that possess unique optical properties. Their emission color can be tuned from the visible throughout the infrared spectrum. This allows quantum dot LEDs to create almost any color on the CIE diagram. This pro...
Who hopes that Lessingham has returned?
<answer> Helen <context> CHAPTER XXVII Philippa and Helen looked at one another a little dolefully across the luncheon table. "I supposes one misses the child," Helen said. "I feel too depressed for words," Philippa admitted. "A few days ago," Helen reminded her companion, "we were getting all the excitement th...
How old is Melaku?
<answer> 23 <context> Alexandria, Virginia (CNN) -- A former Marine Corps reservist pleaded guilty Thursday to shooting at the Pentagon and other military-related buildings and to trying to desecrate graves at Arlington National Cemetery containing the remains of veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yonathan ...
Where has the demand of chocolate been increasing greatly according to the passage?
<answer> In Asia <context> The next time you eat a piece of chocolate, be sure to enjoy it, because according to two of the world's largest chocolate makers--Mars Inc and Barry Callebaut, the treat may soon be in short supply. The problem? We are consuming the candy at a faster pace than farmers can grow cocoa. The man...
How many travelers visited JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in 2012?
<answer> 109 million <context> New York's airspace is the busiest in the United States and one of the world's busiest air transportation corridors. The three busiest airports in the New York metropolitan area include John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport; 109...
What can we infer from the passage?
<answer> Paparazzi and famous people rely on each other sometimes. <context> Paparazzi, or "paps", are photographers who take pictures of famous people when they are not at the center of public attention. Paps are different from professional photographers or journalists because they never take ordinary photos. The goal...
in what competition?
<answer> Spaniard was given an almighty scare in the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters Friday <context> (CNN) -- Rafael Nadal is known as the undisputed king of clay with seven French Open titles to his name -- but the Spaniard was given an almighty scare in the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters Friday. ...
Do all comets make just one trip around the sun?
<answer> they go around the sun <context> Comets are parts of our solar system. Like the planets, they go around the sun. But comets are not made of solid rocks like planets. A comet is a ball of dust, stones, and ice. Many people call comets dirty snowballs. The "snowball" may be only a few miles across. But when the ...
What group assassinated Lord Mountbatten?
<answer> Provisional Irish Republican Army <context> In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with her associated national and Commonwealth tours. The celebrations re-affirmed the Queen's popularity, despite virtually coinc...
how much sleep do kids need to get?
<answer> Infants 4 to 12 months needs 12 to 16 hours of sleep every 24 hours, Children 1 to 2 years needs 11 to 14 hours of sleep every 24 hours, Children 3 to 5 years needs 10 to 13 hours of sleep every 24 hours, Children 6 to 12 years needs 9 to 12 hours of sleep every 24 hours. <context> Here's the lowdown on how mu...
how much is a certified mail letter?
<answer> A certified mail letter is of $5.75. <context> $5.75 is the current USPS Certified Mail rate to send a 1-ounce Certified Mail letter with Return Receipt Requested service. $4.55 if you use Return Receipt Electronic Signatures. February 13, 2018
did jim butcher get divorced?
<answer> Yes, jim butcher get divorced <context> Divorced with Shannon Butcher. Jim was once married to Shannon Butcher. As a married couple, they also welcomed their only child a son. But this sweet couple had some feud in their married life and they finally got divorce in 2013. He is living the life of single there d...
What type of coding sequences do prokaryotic genes typically have?
<answer> multiple protein-coding sequences <context> Many prokaryotic genes are organized into operons, with multiple protein-coding sequences that are transcribed as a unit. The products of operon genes typically have related functions and are involved in the same regulatory network.:7.3
Who form the majority of Islamic residents of the Congo?
<answer> foreign workers <context> According to CIA World Factbook, the people of Republic of the Congo are largely a mix of Catholics (33.1%), Awakening Lutherans (22.3%) and other Protestants (19.9%). Followers of Islam make up 1.6%, and this is primarily due to an influx of foreign workers into the urban centers.
What powered Edison's idea/?
<answer> Edison himself had been working on the idea, but had only been considering electricity as the power source, so the idea of a gas engine was a somewhat new one. <context> Henry Ford grew up on an un-electrified farm, and as a young man he followed Edison's career as the inventor became a national role model.Fo...
is being overweight considered a disability?
<answer> Yes, The European Court of Justice has ruled that obesity can be considered a disability. <context> (Update: The European Court of Justice has ruled that obesity can be considered a disability, according to news reports.) Nearly 30 percent of the global population is either overweight or obese, according to a ...
What was Prince of Wales attending to in Dublin?
<answer> army manoeuvres <context> In March 1861, Victoria's mother died, with Victoria at her side. Through reading her mother's papers, Victoria discovered that her mother had loved her deeply; she was heart-broken, and blamed Conroy and Lehzen for "wickedly" estranging her from her mother. To relieve his wife during...
What countries is it next to?
<answer> Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west <context> Iraq (, , or ; '; '), officially known as the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the south...
Who was their leader?
<answer> Ash'ari theologians led by Al-Ghazali <context> Ibn Rushd (; 14 April 1126 – 10 December 1198), full name (), often Latinized as Averroes (), was a medieval Andalusian polymath. He wrote on logic, Aristotelian and Islamic philosophy, theology, the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence, psychology, political a...
How many New York state parks are within New York City?
<answer> seven <context> There are seven state parks within the confines of New York City, including Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, a natural area which includes extensive riding trails, and Riverbank State Park, a 28-acre (110,000 m2) facility that rises 69 feet (21 m) over the Hudson River.
His theory was called "empirical" what?
<answer> empirical falsification <context> Popper is known for his rejection of the classical inductivist views on the scientific method, in favour of empirical falsification: A theory in the empirical sciences can never be proven, but it can be falsified, meaning that it can and should be scrutinized by decisive expe...
Had the country fallen deep into eastern ways?
<answer> in an increasingly westernised Japan <context> The philosophy and subsequent pedagogy developed for judo became the model for other modern Japanese martial arts that developed from . The early history of judo is inseparable from its founder, Japanese polymath and educator , born . Kano was born into a relati...
What does the word "taboo'' refer to in the passage?
<answer> Behavior considered unacceptable to the society. <context> Sometimes you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you don't act on your impulse , but let it pass instead. You know that to take the action is wrong in some way and that other people will not accept ...
what other one?
<answer> Geodetic Survey <context> The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA; pronounced , like "Noah") is an American scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas, guides t...
how long was jury deliberations in trial of sheldon silver?
<answer> Jury deliberations was for two hours in trial of Sheldon Silver. <context> The latest jury room drama comes six days after a different juror — after a mere two hours of deliberations — told Caproni she was freaking out and needed to be taken off of the case. JUDGE IN SHELDON SILVER CASE TELLS JURORS SHE CANNOT...
what does ferpa protect?
<answer> It protects the rights and privacy of parents and students. <context> FERPA was enacted as a new § 438 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) called “Protection of the Rights and Privacy of Parents and Students,” and codified at 20 U.S.C. § 1232g. It was also commonly referred to as the “Buckley Amendm...
how many sisters does christine have?
<answer> middle of three sisters, between Kerry, who is 25, and Jennifer, who was 18. <context> She almost did not run. Christine Williams admits that now. She could barely put one foot after another following the wake for her sister, who had died in an automobile accident. But she did run. With the cheers of friends...
Who went there together?
<answer> Carol, Fern, Erik, Cy Bogart, and the Dyers <context> CHAPTER XXX FERN Mullins rushed into the house on a Saturday morning early in September and shrieked at Carol, "School starts next Tuesday. I've got to have one more spree before I'm arrested. Let's get up a picnic down the lake for this afternoon. Won't ...
What is NYC's 4th-largest park?
<answer> Van Cortlandt Park <context> The western parts of the Bronx are hillier and are dominated by a series of parallel ridges, running south to north. The West Bronx has older apartment buildings, low income public housing complexes, multifamily homes in its lower income areas as well as larger single family homes ...
who was taxed the stamp acts?
<answer> The stamp acts was the first internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British government. <context> The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British government. The act, which imposed a tax on all paper documents in the colonies, came at a t...
What does the story mainly want to show us?
<answer> The mental support John's mother gave him. <context> John H. Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas City in 1981. His father died in an accident when John was six. He was reaching the high school age, but his hometown offered no high school for blacks. Fortunately he had a strong--willed caring mother....
Would there be royalty there?
<answer> let there be kings <context> CHAPTER LXXVI Some Pleasant, Shady Talk In The Groves, Between My Lords Abrazza And Media, Babbalanja, Mohi, And Yoomy Abrazza had a cool retreat--a grove of dates; where we were used to lounge of noons, and mix our converse with the babble of the rills; and mix our punches in go...
How many things?
<answer> He needed to pick up five things at the store <context> At the farm, the farmer found that he needed to go to the town to get some tools. He needed to pick up five things at the store. The farmer needed to get a shovel, some hay, extra string, feed for the horses and a tire for his truck. He also found that o...
What phrase describes the process of purposely using a lower standing antenna at a less than peak frequency?
<answer> electrical lengthening <context> It is possible to use the impedance matching concepts to construct vertical antennas substantially shorter than the 1⁄4 wavelength at which the antenna is resonant. By adding an inductance in series with the antenna, a so-called loading coil, the capacitive reactance of this an...
Did Hiawatha have any friends?
<answer> And these two, as I have told you, Were the friends of Hiawatha, Chibiabos, the musician, And the very strong man, Kwasind. <context> CHAPTER VIII And these two, as I have told you, Were the friends of Hiawatha, Chibiabos, the musician, And the very strong man, Kwasind. --Hiawatha. TORPENHOW was paging t...
what prairie dogs eat?
<answer> Seeds, stems, roots and leaves of forbs (flowering plants), grasses and weeds. <context> A Prairie Dog mostly eats the seeds, stems, roots and leaves of forbs (flowering plants), grasses and weeds make up most of the prairie dog's diet. It will sometimes eat grass…hoppers, beetles and other insects.
Who saved the writer?
<answer> His friend. <context> I was on holiday in a strange place.One morning I got up early and went off into the forest looking for beautiful birds.But I lost my way,and don't know how to come back.I took a cell phone with me,but it didn't work there.It was night and I was frightened because I was alone and there we...
how long do depression symptoms need to be for diagnosis?
<answer> Depression symptoms need to be over a two week period for diagnosis. <context> The criteria below are based on the formal DSM-IV criteria for a major depressive episode. A diagnosis of major depressive episode requires that the patient has—over a two-week period—experienced five or more of the symptoms below, ...
How many people were mentioned?
<answer> "I would like to thank Ross Brawn, Norbert Haug and Nick Fry <context> (CNN) -- Nick Heidfeld has left his role as reserve driver at Mercedes to become a tester for Pirelli ahead of the Italian company's return to Formula One as the sport's sole tire supplier next year. The 33-year-old German had driven in F...
What happened after the author crossed the finish line?
<answer> Her farther came up and comforted her. <context> In high school I joined the girl athletic club. At our first track meet, I entered for the long jump, but was made an alternate for the 50 yard dash. I didn't like it, since I was better at long distance, but they assured me I would never have to run; they just ...
What's the author's attitude to small talks?
<answer> Supportive. <context> In one study, college students who had important and reality-based conversations were more content than their peers who changed mere amusing remarks. But don't deny small talks just yet. Psychologists have long said that connecting with others is important to well-being, but just how much...
When can you see Big Ideas on TV?
<answer> At 5 pm on Sundays. <context> I love My Country is a Dutch TV series, first aired in the Netherlands on March 8, 2008.A tenth season was aired in late 2012, with an 11thseason airing in March, 2013. The show was created by the Dutchman John de Mol and has been sold to at least 25 countries in the world. The se...
Who has authority of school systems in Switzerland?
<answer> the cantons <context> Education in Switzerland is very diverse because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the authority for the school system to the cantons. There are both public and private schools, including many private international schools. The minimum age for primary school is about six years in ...
Religious diversity in North Carolina has generally what?
<answer> increased <context> Currently, the rapid influx of northerners and immigrants from Latin America is steadily increasing ethnic and religious diversity: the number of Roman Catholics and Jews in the state has increased, as well as general religious diversity. The second-largest Protestant denomination in North ...
What did the Duke of York require every community in his lands to support?
<answer> some church <context> The Duke of York had required that every community in his new lands of New York and New Jersey support some church, but this was more often Dutch Reformed, Quaker or Presbyterian, than Anglican. Some chose to support more than one church. He also ordained that the tax-payers were free, ha...
How many species of mammals lay eggs?
<answer> five species <context> Most mammals are viviparous, giving birth to live young. However, the five species of monotreme, the platypuses and the echidnas, lay eggs. The monotremes have a sex determination system different from that of most other mammals. In particular, the sex chromosomes of a platypus are more ...
Why were women eventually allowed to serve at sea in the CAF?
<answer> the Department changed its policies <context> In the 1950s, the recruitment of women was open to roles in medicine, communication, logistics, and administration. The roles of women in the CAF began to expand in 1971, after the Department reviewed the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Status of Wom...
is meat good for thyroid patients?
<answer> Yes <context> Nuts such as macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts, cashews are rich in monosaturated fats. Zinc rich foods like poultry, red meat, pacific oysters, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds help with thyroid. In addition to the above, use garlic, onions and olive oil to cook your food.Supple...
Why did the Manchurian Campaign fight the Russians. ?
<answer> over Manchuria and Korea. <context> Four years into the 20th century saw the Russo-Japanese War with the Battle of Port Arthur establishing the Empire of Japan as a world power. The Russians were in constant pursuit of a warm water port on the Pacific Ocean, for their navy as well as for maritime trade. The Ma...
Did she mention a specific weapon?
<answer> Stop looking for him. ... I know people that can put a bomb where you live," she said, according to the complaint <context> (CNN)Silent, almost shy as she headed into Manhattan Criminal Court, Ailina Tsarnaeva was anything but timid when it came to a perceived rival, prosecutors say. According to a criminal ...
Apollo was dedicated to which president's goal?
<answer> Apollo was later dedicated to President John F. Kennedy's national goal <context> The Apollo program, also known as Project Apollo, was the third United States human spaceflight program carried out by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which accomplished landing the first humans on the M...
On average how many weekly hours did a domestic servant put in?
<answer> 80 <context> The Victorian era in particular became notorious for the conditions under which children were employed. Children as young as four were employed in production factories and mines working long hours in dangerous, often fatal, working conditions. In coal mines, children would crawl through tunnels to...
What is the average temperature range in the Congo during the night time?
<answer> 16 °C (61 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F) <context> Since the country is located on the Equator, the climate is consistent year-round, with the average day temperature being a humid 24 °C (75 °F) and nights generally between 16 °C (61 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F). The average yearly rainfall ranges from 1,100 millimetres (43 i...
What instrument is involved in all of Chopin's work?
<answer> piano <context> All of Chopin's compositions include the piano. Most are for solo piano, though he also wrote two piano concertos, a few chamber pieces, and some songs to Polish lyrics. His keyboard style is highly individual and often technically demanding; his own performances were noted for their nuance and...
Who will be his partner?
<answer> He will be partnered by Jenson Button <context> (CNN) -- After months of speculation, one of Formula One's worst kept secrets has finally been confirmed. Fernando Alonso, the double world champion who recently left Ferrari, will rejoin McLaren for the 2015 season, which gets underway in March. The Spaniard...
Aside from Spain, where have Galicians emigrated to?
<answer> Latin America <context> Galicia's inhabitants are known as Galicians (Galician: galegos, Spanish: gallegos). For well over a century Galicia has grown more slowly than the rest of Spain, due largely to emigration to Latin America and to other parts of Spain. Sometimes Galicia has lost population in absolute te...
What kind of shoes do they wear?
<answer> player Connor Bush, wearing soccer cleats and baggy shorts. <context> The foursome of chirpy college students warmed up in the River Ridge course tee box, focusing on loosening their legs before taking their first shot on a par-four hole. Cody Seybold ran toward his ball, almost "Happy Gilmore" style. The...
Where on Earth is free oxygen found?
<answer> water <context> Free oxygen also occurs in solution in the world's water bodies. The increased solubility of O 2 at lower temperatures (see Physical properties) has important implications for ocean life, as polar oceans support a much higher density of life due to their higher oxygen content. Water polluted wi...
The Mahasanghika places the breakup at what time?
<answer> 100 BCE <context> According to most scholars, at some period after the Second Council the Sangha began to break into separate factions.[note 37] The various accounts differ as to when the actual schisms occurred. According to the Dipavamsa of the Pāli tradition, they started immediately after the Second Counci...
--Is Kate Smith a teacher? -- _ .?
<answer> Yes , she is <context> This is a teacher's family . The father's name is Lake Smith . He's forty - four . The mother's name is Kate Smith . She's forty - two . The Smiths have a son , Jim , and a daughter , Ann . Jim is fourteen , and Ann is twelve . The son looks like his father , and the daughter looks like ...
Who was super religious and had a good heart?
<answer> Henry must have been too young to understand about Magna Carta when he swore to it, but it was the trouble of all his long reign to get him to observe it. It was not that he was wicked like his father-- for he was very religious and kind-hearted <context> CHAPTER XIV. HENRY III., OF WINCHESTER. A.D. 1216--12...
What is the average monthly cost nursing home?
<answer> $6,235 per month for a semi-private room. <context> 1 $205 per day or $6,235 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home. 2 $229 per day or $6,965 per month for a private room in a nursing home. 3 $3,293 per month for care in an assisted living facility (for a one-bedroom unit). 4 $21 per hour for a...
is sociology truly a science of society?
<answer> Yes,Sociology is the scientific study of society. <context> What is Sociology? Sociology is the scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture. The term sociology was first used by Frenchman Auguste Compte in the 1830s when he proposed a synthetic scien...
Who did Güshi Khan enthrone the ruler of Tibet?
<answer> the Dalai Lama <context> Soon after the victory in Ü-Tsang, Güshi Khan organized a welcoming ceremony for Lozang Gyatso once he arrived a day's ride from Shigatse, presenting his conquest of Tibet as a gift to the Dalai Lama. In a second ceremony held within the main hall of the Shigatse fortress, Güshi Khan e...
What played a major role in the decline of the Rus?
<answer> decline of Constantinople <context> The decline of Constantinople – a main trading partner of Kievan Rus' – played a significant role in the decline of the Kievan Rus'. The trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks, along which the goods were moving from the Black Sea (mainly Byzantine) through eastern Eur...
what tests can they do to see if someone had a heart attack?
<answer> Blood test and Coronary angiography test are the test that they do to see if someone had a heart attack. <context> Doctors often use these types of tests to diagnose a heart attack and choose the best treatment. 1 Blood tests. During a heart attack, heart muscle cells die and burst open. 2 Coronary angiograp...
What is the meaning of adaptation in science?
<answer> The meaning of adaptation in science is the adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure of an organism to become more suited to an environment. <context> Definition noun, plural: adaptations (ecology) The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure of an organism to become mo...
Why does his mom turn the radio up?
<answer> On the car ride Jason's favorite song "The Wheels on the Bus" plays on the radio. Jason's mommy turns the radio louder and they sing the song together. <context> Tuesdays during the summer tickets are buy one get one free at the city zoo. Jason loves animals, so his dad takes him to the zoo every Tuesday in th...
During what war did a large number of Italian men first learn standard Italian?
<answer> World War I <context> In the early 20th century, the vast conscription of Italian men from all throughout Italy during World War I is credited with facilitating the diffusion of standard Italian among less educated Italian men, as these men from various regions with various regional languages were forced to co...
Who was with him?
<answer> a French contingent <context> Chapter 6: The Arrival Of Clive. "I have nearly brought down the story to the present time," Mr. Johnson said. "One event has taken place, however, which was of importance. Muzaffar Jung set out for Hyderabad, accompanied by a French contingent under Bussy. On the way, the chie...
When were the economic laws passed in Mexico City?
<answer> 1980s <context> The politics pursued by the administrations of heads of government in Mexico City since the second half of the 20th century have usually been more liberal than those of the rest of the country, whether with the support of the federal government—as was the case with the approval of several compr...
Prior to the popularity of lethal injection, what was the preferred method of executing criminals in America?
<answer> Electrocution <context> Electrocution was the preferred method of execution during the 20th century. Electric chairs have commonly been nicknamed Old Sparky; however, Alabama's electric chair became known as the "Yellow Mama" due to its unique color. Some, particularly in Florida, were noted for malfunctions, ...
Where will that be?
<answer> it is rumoured, where she will fill her water-casks before proceeding to the season’s hunt along the coast of Japan <context> CHAPTER XI The _Ghost_ has attained the southernmost point of the arc she is describing across the Pacific, and is already beginning to edge away to the west and north toward some lon...
What was the score?
<answer> with an upset 1-0 win <context> (CNN)Congo looks set for the quarterfinals after securing its first victory at the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for 41 years with an upset 1-0 win over favored Gabon Wednesday. Gabon, who topped Group A after an opening victory over Burkina Faso, fell victim to a Prin...
Where does Brazil's president live, in Portuguese?
<answer> Palácio da Alvorada <context> A series of low-lying annexes (largely hidden) flank both ends. Also in the square are the glass-faced Planalto Palace housing the presidential offices, and the Palace of the Supreme Court. Farther east, on a triangle of land jutting into the lake, is the Palace of the Dawn (Palác...
Who do coordinating lead authors report to?
<answer> the Working Group chairs <context> Each chapter has a number of authors who are responsible for writing and editing the material. A chapter typically has two "coordinating lead authors", ten to fifteen "lead authors", and a somewhat larger number of "contributing authors". The coordinating lead authors are res...
Did she continue to speak of it?
<answer> Then with feminine intuition she went on <context> CHAPTER XV--THE END OF THE MEETING Stephen went on in her calm, cold voice: 'Did he tell you that I had asked him to marry me?' Despite herself, as she spoke the words a red tide dyed her face. It was not a flush; it was not a blush; it was a sort of flood...
What city was awarded the 2008 Habitat Scroll of Honour of China?
<answer> Nanjing <context> Located in Yangtze River Delta area and the center of East China, Nanjing is home to one of the world's largest inland ports. Nanjing is also one of the fifteen sub-provincial cities in the People's Republic of China's administrative structure, enjoying jurisdictional and economic autonomy on...
Who was competitive in the pools for the republicans?
<answer> Mitt Romney was consistently competitive in the polls <context> The United States presidential election of 2012 was the 57th quadrennial American presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The Democratic nominee, incumbent President Barack Obama, and his running mate, Vice President Joe ...
Are there any more changes coming to the map ?
<answer> There are likely to be additional challenges to the map and districts. <context> The court ruled in 2014, after lengthy testimony, that at least two districts had to be redrawn because of gerrymandering. After this was appealed, in July 2015 the Florida Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers had followed an illega...
According to the passage, which of the following conclusions can we get?
<answer> One good turn deserves another. <context> I received a call today asking if I would be willing to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major operation and would be lying down for several weeks. Of course, I responded with an immediate "Yes!". As I planned the meal in my head, I reflected on ...
How much did he win?
<answer> earned nearly $1.5 million <context> Louisville, Kentucky (CNN) -- I'll Have Another cut loose on the home stretch to run down Bodemeister and earn the first Kentucky Derby wins for his rider and trainer Saturday. I'll Have Another, with a finish of 2:01:83, earned nearly $1.5 million of the $2.2 million pu...
Who will she celebrate with?
<answer> I'm going to go out with some friends <context> Everyone has his own birthday. People in different countries celebrate their birthdays in different ways. Now here are four people from different countries. They will tell us how they celebrate their birthdays in their countries. Sandy comes from Madrid . She sa...
How are the heads of the boroughs elected?
<answer> plurality <context> For administrative purposes, the Federal District is divided into 16 "delegaciones" or boroughs. While not fully equivalent to a municipality, the 16 boroughs have gained significant autonomy, and since 2000 their heads of government are elected directly by plurality (they were previously a...
Is it an important company today?
<answer> It is one of the leading film studios in the world, and is a member of the "Big Six" major American film studios. <context> Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. (commonly known as Columbia Pictures and Columbia, and formerly CBC Film Sales Corporation) is an American film studio, production company and film dis...
what does the name rika mean?
<answer> Peaceful ruler <context> What does Rika mean? Rika [ri-ka] as a name for girls is of Old German derivation, and Rika means peaceful ruler. Rika is an alternate spelling of Rickie (Old German): variant of Frederica. Associated with: peaceful, ruler (queen). Rika has 7 variants: Ricki, Ricky, Ricquie, Riki, Rikk...
When do adult contemporary stations begin to play Top 40 songs?
<answer> after the hits had become established <context> A notable pattern that developed during the 2000s and 2010s has been for certain pop songs to have lengthy runs on AC charts, even after the songs have fallen off the Hot 100. Adrian Moreira, senior vice president for adult music for RCA Music Group, said, "We've...
Grammar schools that did not close were converted to what?
<answer> comprehensive schools <context> By 1975 the majority of local authorities in England and Wales had abandoned the 11-plus examination and moved to a comprehensive system. Over that 10-year period many secondary modern schools and grammar schools were amalgamated to form large neighbourhood comprehensives, whils...
how many centimeters are in a inch?
<answer> There are 2.54 centimeters are in a inch. <context> There are many tools for converting inches to centimeters on the web, all of which will tell you that 1 inch = 2.54 cm. However, in academic situations, this information is sometimes insufficient, as many teachers will require you to show...
What was the effect?
<answer> trying to kill her with an overdose of insulin, which prosecutors alleged sent her into the coma. <context> NEW YORK (CNN) -- After spending nearly 28 years in an irreversible coma, heiress and socialite Martha "Sunny" von Bulow died Saturday in a New York nursing home, according to a family statement. She was...
What is the phone number for allstate in?
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Does Niki support animal rights?
<answer> ry," said Niki Gianni, an animal activist who became a vegan shortly after embracing the vegetarian lifestyle. <context> (CNN) -- Niki Gianni was 11 or 12 when she found a video on YouTube called "Meet Your Meat." Saddened and disgusted by the footage from a slaughterhouse, the Chicago girl announced she was n...
What does Karen Rosa think of AHA?
<answer> It had done all that it needed to do. <context> A white shark shipped from New York and placed into an outdoor pool for a Kmart commercial in Los Angeles died after showing signs of distress, an official from the animal welfare group that monitored the production said on Thursday. The American Humane Associati...
did they interact with him?
<answer> The worker in the store told Bob and Sally that the pearl could make them rich. <context> On a nice and sunny day, Bob and Sally walked to the beach. When they got there, the first thing they wanted to do was to look for buried treasure. To find the treasure they had brought two shovels and two buckets. They b...
Why are they doing that?
<answer> who has for nearly six months been lying ill there <context> CHAPTER XI Marie and Victor "Are you taking me to the girls, Harry?" "No," Harry said. "It would not be safe to do so. There are already suspicions, and they have been denounced." Marie gave a cry of alarm. "I have managed to suppress the d...