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Who did Philip V seek an alliance with?
<answer> Hannibal <context> Rome's preoccupation with its war with Carthage provided an opportunity for Philip V of the kingdom of Macedonia, located in the north of the Greek peninsula, to attempt to extend his power westward. Philip sent ambassadors to Hannibal's camp in Italy, to negotiate an alliance as common enem...
what exercises should be done to improve range of motion after acl surgery?
<answer> Prone hang and knee mobility. <context> Knee mobility exercises can begin during the pre-operative phase of ACL rehabilitation if pain allows. Mobility is most important after surgery and should begin as soon as possible within the first two weeks after surgery. Exercises should not be painful to perform. Aim ...
how much were the dresses that were going to be tried?
<answer> than trying on $ 10,000 wedding gowns. <context> My trip with my sister and my daughter to Manhattan wedding gown(,) shop, cannot be understood without further focusing on Marina, my 14-year-old daughter Ive asked to try on dresses. This was the girl I took to Kleinfeld, the fancy store featured on the tele...
Where does Devon reach from on the map?
<answer> is a county of England, reaching from the Bristol Channel in the north to the English Channel in the south <context> Devon (), also known as Devonshire, which was formerly its common and official name, is a county of England, reaching from the Bristol Channel in the north to the English Channel in the south. I...
how long does it take to get your tax refund from the state of illinois?
<answer> and direct deposit is the fastest way to get your Illinois state tax refund. If you efile an Illinois state tax return, your refund will generally be processed within 1 week. If you file a paper return, it could take as long as 15 weeks to receive your state refund. <context> Where's My Refund? - Check Your IL...
Who was the founder of Philadelphia sports corporation Spectator?
<answer> Ed Snider <context> In 1996, Comcast bought a controlling stake in Spectacor from the company's founder, Ed Snider. Comcast-Spectacor holdings now include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers National Basketball Association basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philade...
can you drink water before ct scan?
<answer> Yes, you can drink water before ct scan. <context> Preparing for a CT scan. Usually, you will be asked to not eat for two hours before your appointment time and to drink 500ml of water (tea or coffee is fine) during this time. The water hydrates you prior to having contrast media for the CT.
What was the murder rate in Boston in 1990?
<answer> 26.5 per 100,000 <context> Like many major American cities, Boston has seen a great reduction in violent crime since the early 1990s. Boston's low crime rate since the 1990s has been credited to the Boston Police Department's collaboration with neighborhood groups and church parishes to prevent youths from joi...
when will they start putting drivers out of service for eld?
<answer> Beginning April 1, 2018, inspectors will start placing commercial motor vehicle drivers out of service if their vehicle is not equipped with the required device. <context> Beginning April 1, 2018, inspectors will start placing commercial motor vehicle drivers out of service if their vehicle is not equipped wit...
What party did The Times support in 2001 and 2005 general elections?
<answer> Labour Party <context> Though traditionally a moderate newspaper and sometimes a supporter of the Conservative Party, it supported the Labour Party in the 2001 and 2005 general elections. In 2004, according to MORI, the voting intentions of its readership were 40% for the Conservative Party, 29% for the Libera...
True or False: The press only publishes works from British authors.?
<answer> Cambridge is one of the two privileged presses (the other being Oxford University Press). Authors published by Cambridge have included John Milton, William Harvey, Isaac Newton, Bertrand Russell, and Stephen Hawking. <context> Cambridge University Press (CUP) is the publishing business of the University of Ca...
Did Walter lie about what happened?
<answer> Then Walter gave a truthful account <context> CHAPTER XIII. DEFIANCE. It was some moments before the little party could discuss the apparently serious turn which affairs had taken, for Harry remained as he had fallen, and all their thoughts were centered on restoring him to consciousness. A vigorous app...
how is terminal moraine different from a recessional moraine?
<answer> Terminal moraines mark the maximum advance of the glacier. whereas secessional moraines are small ridges left as a glacier pauses during its retreat. <context> End moraine size and shape are determined by whether the glacier is advancing, receding or at equilibrium. The longer the terminus of the glacier stays...
With what kind of entities had he been consorting?
<answer> the gibbering nonentities I found you consorting with <context> CHAPTER XXXVI "Come on,--I'll show you the real dirt," Brissenden said to him, one evening in January. They had dined together in San Francisco, and were at the Ferry Building, returning to Oakland, when the whim came to him to show Martin the...
Who was he worried about?
<answer> "What if the workers refuse to follow my orders?" Rogers asked. He thought of Tony <context> During his college years, Rogers spent his summer holidays at an Idaho logging camp . When Roy, the manager, had to leave for a few days, he put Rogers in charge. "What if the workers refuse to follow my orders?" Roge...
What Iranian film festival in 1954 was the progenitor of future film festivals in 1969 and 1973?
<answer> the Golrizan Festival <context> The 1960s was a significant decade for Iranian cinema, with 25 commercial films produced annually on average throughout the early 60s, increasing to 65 by the end of the decade. The majority of production focused on melodrama and thrillers. With the screening of the films Kaiser...
Had she ever seen kids there?
<answer> She remembered seeing a park on the corner when they were moving in. <context> Gia was new in the neighborhood. She really wanted to meet some new friends. She was lonely and tired of playing with her toys all by herself. Her mother told her that the best way to meet new friends was to go somewhere where other...
Who did Macintosh displace from 1st place on the 2013 holiday season "list of intended brands for desktop purchases"?
<answer> Dell <context> Apple has generally dominated the premium PC market, having a 91 percent market share for PCs priced at more than $1,000 in 2009, according to NPD. The Macintosh took 45 percent of operating profits in the PC industry during Q4 2012, compared to 13 percent for Dell, seven percent for Hewlett Pac...
On what date did the main Austrian army arrive at the Marchfield?
<answer> 17 May <context> By 17 May, the main Austrian army under Charles had arrived on the Marchfeld. Charles kept the bulk of his troops several miles away from the river bank in hopes of concentrating them at the point where Napoleon decided to cross. On 21 May, the French made their first major effort to cross the...
what helps facial wrinkles under eyes?
<answer> Vitamin E, particularly alpha tocopherol cream (a form of vitamin E), may decrease skin roughness, length of facial lines, and wrinkle depth. <context> Vitamin E, particularly alpha tocopherol cream (a form of vitamin E), may decrease skin roughness, length of facial lines, and wrinkle depth. Niacinamide, a B ...
how much does a wellness check up cost for cat?
<answer> Up to $300 <context> Heartworm prevention is recommended, and may cost up to $40. The cat should also be checked out by a vet, to make sure there are no problems; the vet bills may be between $50 (for a simple check up) to $300 for advanced tests, if these are needed.
Where is he from?
<answer> Neymar, the face of this World Cup, scored his fourth goal in three games to book his country a date with destiny and Chile in Belo Horizonte on Saturday. The 22-year-old, for so long hailed as the savior of Brazilian football, <context> (CNN) -- Was there ever any doubt? When it mattered most, the man whi...
Prior to his work in America, where was Joe Pasternak employed?
<answer> Universal's German subsidiary <context> Meanwhile, producer Joe Pasternak, who had been successfully producing light musicals with young sopranos for Universal's German subsidiary, repeated his formula in America. Teenage singer Deanna Durbin starred in Pasternak's first American film, Three Smart Girls (1936)...
where do arctic hares and rabbits live?
<answer> Arctic hare are living in the artic tundra, and other icy biomes, in the northern regions of the Arctic Circle, predominantly in Northern America, Europe, Greenland and the North Pole. All rabbits (except the cottontail rabbits) live underground in burrows or warrens. <context> All rabbits (except the cottonta...
Where can you mostly read the advertisement?
<answer> In a newspaper. <context> Two teachers are needed in Henan Province ASAP! 7000-8000 RMB/month(20 lessons/week)plus benefits! The school is located in Xinzheng Town,which is only 45minites away from Zhengzhou City by bus. Requirements: Native English speakers from Australia,Canada,UK,etc.Bachelor's degree a...
Who investigated how the Premier League sold television rights in 1999?
<answer> the UK Restrictive Practices Court <context> The TV rights agreement between the Premier League and Sky has faced accusations of being a cartel, and a number of court cases have arisen as a result. An investigation by the Office of Fair Trading in 2002 found BSkyB to be dominant within the pay TV sports market...
How often did the cleaners remove trash?
<answer> The cleaners took away the trash every day. <context> Yu Qiuyu is a famous writer. Once, he went to Germany to learn more about the life there. He found a room for renting . The owner was an old man. Yu looked around the room and found it very nice, so he decided to rent it. The old man smiled, saying, "Don't ...
what position does he feel is most creative?
<answer> midfielder <context> (CNN) -- As senior World Cup photographer for leading agency Getty, Shaun Botterill has snapped pictures of every tournament since 1994. He has found himself in some pretty privileged positions, capturing compelling images of football's greats -- and poignant, intimate shots away from t...
where is it considered to be the largest state?
<answer> east of the Mississippi River. <context> Michigan () is a state in the Great Lakes and Midwestern regions of the United States. The state's name, Michigan, is of French origins (form of the Ojibwe word) "mishigamaa", meaning "large water" or "large lake". Michigan is the tenth most populous of the 50 United...
Where did she move from?
<answer> the South <context> Joe came to New York from the Middle West, dreaming about painting. Delia came to New York from the South, dreaming about music. Joe and Delia met in a studio. Before long they were good friends and got married. They had only a small flat to live in, but they were happy. They loved each oth...
How long did he use drugs for?
<answer> 13 years of using drugs <context> (CNN) -- When rehab and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings didn't work for Eddie Freas, he sought another way to kick his 20-year drug and alcohol addiction. Eddie Freas fights drug addiction by putting all his energy into training for triathlons. He swam 2.4 miles. He biked 11...
How is the weather in cancun mexico.?
<answer> The dry season's coolest months: January and February. March and April are the driest months of the year, and also the sunniest months in Cancun. <context> The best time of year to travel to Cancun (weather-wise) is during the dry season's coolest months: January and February. March and April are the driest mo...
What Hungarian general humiliated the Prussians?
<answer> Count András Hadik <context> Between 10 and 17 October 1757, a Hungarian general, Count András Hadik, serving in the Austrian army, executed what may be the most famous hussar action in history. When the Prussian King Frederick was marching south with his powerful armies, the Hungarian general unexpectedly swu...
What was it called?
<answer> Direct Medical Network Solutions Inc <context> (CNN) -- Hope Murray thought her prayers had been answered. Hope Murray, left, was desperate to find affordable health care for her daughter Meredith. Her daughter, Meredith, desperately needed to see a doctor after suffering a brain injury in a car accident, ...
did it take her longer to hike up alone or down with the dog?
<answer> The trip up had taken 30 minutes while going back down took twice that. <context> Andi Davise, 49, regularly crossed the trail through the Phoenix Mountains Preserve with a few other hikers before sunrise. This morning, however, she met nobody and heard only the sounds of animals. Some time later, Andi got to ...
Along with the Balkans, in what geographical location did a war take place where the UK used depleted uranium munitions?
<answer> Persian Gulf <context> The major application of uranium in the military sector is in high-density penetrators. This ammunition consists of depleted uranium (DU) alloyed with 1–2% other elements, such as titanium or molybdenum. At high impact speed, the density, hardness, and pyrophoricity of the projectile ena...
how long does it take to become a cardiothoracic surgeon?
<answer> 2-3 year. <context> Education Requirements. The educational process to become a cardiac surgeon is one of the longest in the medical field. Cardiac surgeons must complete four years of college, four years of medical school, a 5-year general surgery residency and a 2-3 year specialized cardio or cardiothoracic ...
what nationality is last name densmore?
<answer> American <context> Densmore is a surname. 1 John Densmore (born 1944), American musician and songwriter. William Densmore (1843-1865), Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
How much money did he take with him the first time he came to Beijing?
<answer> Y=500 <context> Some years ago, Wang Baoqiang was a nobody to most Chinese people. However, he is now a household film star in China. Wang is the youngest child of a poor family in Hebei Province. Dreaming of becoming an actor, he left home at the age of 8 to study kung fu at Shaolin Temple, since kung-fu acto...
What political party is strongest in Melbourne's working class suburbs?
<answer> Australian Labor Party <context> The centre-left Australian Labor Party (ALP), the centre-right Liberal Party of Australia, the rural-based National Party of Australia, and the environmentalist Australian Greens are Victoria's main political parties. Traditionally, Labor is strongest in Melbourne's working cla...
how much does h & r block charge for standard deduction returns?
<answer> $9.99 <context> Filing your federal return is free, while each state return costs $9.99. 1 Itemized Deductions. 2 You can itemize your deductions (file Schedule A) with this version. 3 If you’re not sure whether to itemize, H&R Block’s interview questions can guide you towards the appropriate choice.
Were the boys in glass making industry paid by the hour?
<answer> paid by the piece <context> In the early 20th century, thousands of boys were employed in glass making industries. Glass making was a dangerous and tough job especially without the current technologies. The process of making glass includes intense heat to melt glass (3133 °F). When the boys are at work, they a...
what do pothering means?
<answer> Pother means a commotion, fuss, or disturbance. <context> Definition of pother in the English dictionary The first definition of pother in the dictionary is a commotion, fuss, or disturbance. Other definition of pother is a choking cloud of smoke, dust, etc. Pother is also to make or be troubled or upset.
what does a generation mean?
<answer> A generation is all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively. <context> A generation is all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.. It can also be described as, the average period, generally considered to be about thirty years, during whi...
Was it broken into?
<answer> A law enforcement official told The Dallas Morning News that a door was apparently kicked in, and "there are shell casings everywhere." <context> [Update 2:15 p.m. ET] "We are taking precautions to protect elected officials in the county," Kaufman County, Texas, Sheriff David Byrnes said at a news conference ...
Damage to the brain occurs because of the increase in which process?
<answer> osmosis <context> Excess water intake, without replenishment of sodium and potassium salts, leads to hyponatremia, which can further lead to water intoxication at more dangerous levels. A well-publicized case occurred in 2007, when Jennifer Strange died while participating in a water-drinking contest. More usu...
do tarantulas live in oklahoma?
<answer> Yes <context> Oklahoma Brown Tarantula. The Oklahoma brown tarantula is one of the few tarantulas native to the United States; they are most commonly found in Texas, Oklahoma, southern Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri. Oklahoma brown tarantulas can also be found naturally in northern Mexico.
Who owned the Dallas Desperados?
<answer> Jerry Jones <context> All assets of the Arena Football League were put up for auction. On November 11, 2009, the new league announced its intention to purchase the entire assets of the former AFL; the assets included the team names and logos of all but one of the former AFL and af2 teams. The lone exception wa...
what protocol is a set of rules that controls how data is sent between computers on the internet?
<answer> Transmission Control Protocol or Internet Protocol is a set of rules that controls how data is sent between computers on the internet. <context> TCP/IP. Short for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, TCP/IP is a set of rules (protocols) governing communications among all computers on the Internet. ...
what are the skills and abilities of an administrative assistant?
<answer> Administrative professionals are valued for their ability to wear many hats. Often their jobs require high-level responsibilities, ranging from planning large-scale events and representing senior managers to creating presentations and analyzing financial data. <context> 5 Administrative Skills and Attributes E...
Was the family able to help others?
<answer> So Cecilia and Sam made food bags to _ to people who were begging outside the supermarket <context> "Ceci, wake up. It's an earthquake!" That's what Cecilia Wallace heard her mother shouting on the early morning of February 27th. Cecilia is a 7th-grader. She, her parents and her brother, Sam, were in Chile's...
Where did they march to?
<answer> Then he marched straight on into England <context> CHAPTER XLII. GEORGE II. A.D. 1725--1760. The reign of George II. was a very warlike one. Indeed he was the last king of England who ever was personally in a battle; and, curiously enough, this battle--that of Fontenoy--was the last that a king of France a...
Who spoke of the "warning signs" of idealism?
<answer> Musgrave <context> and proliferation of hyphenated entities such as "thing-in-itself" (Immanuel Kant), "things-as-interacted-by-us" (Arthur Fine), "table-of-commonsense" and "table-of-physics" (Sir Arthur Eddington) which are "warning signs" for conceptual idealism according to Musgrave because they allegedly ...
What country is it located in?
<answer> centre of East India <context> Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port and its sole major riverine port. ...
which type of plate boundary is associated with regional metamorphism?
<answer> Convergent plate tectonic boundaries <context> As such it is a process that is usually associated with convergent plate tectonic boundaries. In this type of environment, folding and differential stress are common; consequently foliation is a common feature of regionally metamorphosed rocks.
Who wrote 'War and Peace'?
<answer> Leo Tolstoy <context> The political reforms of Peter the Great (Пётр Вели́кий, Pyótr Velíkiy) were accompanied by a reform of the alphabet, and achieved their goal of secularization and Westernization. Blocks of specialized vocabulary were adopted from the languages of Western Europe. By 1800, a significant po...
Who was responsible for ideological tasks of the written records?
<answer> Professor Franz Six <context> The preserved records of the Reichssicherheitshauptamt (the Reich Security Main Office) show the persecution of Freemasons during the Holocaust. RSHA Amt VII (Written Records) was overseen by Professor Franz Six and was responsible for "ideological" tasks, by which was meant the c...
What is her opinion about Phebe?
<answer> for Phebe's strength had inspired her with a desire to be as self-reliant <context> Chapter 9 NEW YEAR'S CALLS "Now I'm going to turn over a new leaf, as I promised. I wonder what I shall find on the next page?" said Rose, coming down on New Year's morning with a serious face and a thick letter in her hand. ...
can alcohol slow down a metabolism?
<answer> Yes, heavy use of alcohol can lower basal metabolism. <context> Depends: Social alcohol use would have little or no effect on either basal metabolism or calcium levels. Chronic heavy use of alcohol can cause damage to the thyroid gland and result in low thyroid, which can lower basal metabolism, and also can d...
who ushered the guest?
<answer> Monsieur Ciro <context> CHAPTER XXXII AN INTERESTING MEETING Hunterleys leaned suddenly forward across the little round table. "The question of whether or no you shall pay your respects to Monsieur Douaille," he remarked, "is solved. Unless I am very much mistaken, we are going to have an exceedingly in...
what are other words to call south koreans?
<answer> Nánhán is a other word to call South Korean. <context> Taiwan, on the other hand, uses the South Korean names, referring to North Korean as Běihán (北韓 North Han) and South Korean as Nánhán (南韓 South Han). The Republic of China previously maintained diplomatic relations with South Korea, but has never had relat...
Which company is the world's oldest canned fish producer?
<answer> Ramirez <context> Traditionally a sea-power, Portugal has had a strong tradition in the Portuguese fishing sector and is one of the countries with the highest fish consumption per capita. The main landing sites in Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), according to total landings in weight by year, are the h...
Is she supposed to casually stroll?
<answer> not sauntering <context> CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE IN WHICH TOM PINCH AND HIS SISTER TAKE A LITTLE PLEASURE; BUT QUITE IN A DOMESTIC WAY, AND WITH NO CEREMONY ABOUT IT Tom Pinch and his sister having to part, for the dispatch of the morning's business, immediately after the dispersion of the other actors in the ...
What did she accidentally drop in the ham?
<answer> she stuck a spoon in the ham <context> On a Monday, a mother was in the kitchen cooking ham for the family. She was in quite the hurry because she had to pick the kids up from school. Without knowing, she stuck a spoon in the ham and put the ham in the oven. She wasn't paying attention because of being in a hu...
How is the code's support for type entry characterized?
<answer> Ada 95 added support for object-oriented programming, including dynamic dispatch <context> Ada is a structured, statically typed, imperative, wide-spectrum, and object-oriented high-level computer programming language, extended from Pascal and other languages. It has built-in language support for design-by-co...
what happens when a chlorophyll molecule absorbs light?
<answer> When chlorophyll molecule absorbs a photon of light energy and is excited In excited state an electron is taken to a higher energy level. <context> What happens when chlorophyll absorbs light. Chlorophyll molecule absorbs a photon of light energy and is excited In excited state an electron is taken to a higher...
after he did what?
<answer> regained papal authority in Spain and France <context> Pope Saint Gregory I (; c. 540 – 12 March 604), commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great, was Pope of the Catholic Church from 3 September 590 to his death in 604. Gregory is famous for instigating the first recorded large-scale mission from Rome, the Gre...
is it like Confucianism?
<answer> differs from Confucianism <context> Taoism ( or ), also known as Daoism, is a religious or philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the "Tao" (, literally "Way", also romanized as "Dao"). The "Tao" is a fundamental idea in most Chinese philosophical schools; in Taoism,...
Who has big eyes?
<answer> Dongdong. <context> This is No. 12 High School. My friend Dongdong is in this school. Dongdong has short hair, a big nose, a small mouth and big eyes. He is thirteen. He is in Class Two, Grade Seven. He's a good student. He has two good friends in his school. They are Jim and Jack. They're brothers . They are ...
Through what does each member of the Anglican Communion make a contribution to Church law? ?
<answer> its own legal system <context> Currently, (2004), there are principles of canon law common to the churches within the Anglican Communion; their existence can be factually established; each province or church contributes through its own legal system to the principles of canon law common within the Communion; th...
when was grand theft auto four released?
<answer> When Grand Theft Auto IV was released to Microsoft Windows in December 2008. <context> When Grand Theft Auto IV was released to Microsoft Windows in December 2008, it received generally positive reviews. Metacritic calculated an average score of 90 out of 100, indicating universal acclaim, based on 40 reviews.
How do you set up a cpap machine?
<answer> 1 Fill the humidifier with water (distilled water is recommended) to the maximum fill line. 2 Attach one end of the tubing to the humidifier. 3 Attach the other end to the mask. 4 Rinse/clean with mild soap and water daily.5 Always turn your CPAP unit off when it’s not in use. <context> Assembly. 1 Plug the C...
who was to accept this?
<answer> the Boltons at Cambridge <context> Chapter LX How Mrs. Bolton Was Nearly Conquered One morning about the middle of October, Robert Bolton walked out from Cambridge to Puritan Grange with a letter in his pocket,--a very long and a very serious letter. The day was that on which the Secretary of State was ...
what does the numerator of a fractional exponent represent?
<answer> The numerator is the power to which the number should be taken. <context> Fractional Exponents. In a fractional exponent, the numerator is the power to which the number should be taken and the denominator is the root which should be taken. For example, 125 means take 125 to the fourth power and take the cube r...
what county is plumcreek twp in?
<answer> Plumcreek Township is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. <context> Plumcreek Township . Non-Uniformed Pension Plan . Armstrong County, Pennsylvania . For the Period . January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015 _____ October 2016
Who was going to be luring near his home?
<answer> that Old Man Coyote had discovered his pond, and would be hanging around, hoping to catch Paddy off his guard. Paddy knew it just as well as <context> CHAPTER XV Sammy Jay Makes Paddy a Call. Paddy the Beaver was hard at work. He had just cut down a good- sized aspen tree and now he was gnawing it into short...
how long does it takes to cook a corn in water?
<answer> 10 minutes <context> 1 Resist the temptation to let the corn sit in the boiling water for a while. This will result in overcooked corn. You want your corn on the cob to be crisp and tender, not soft and mushy. Allow the corn to boil for up to 10 minutes if you prefer a soft corn.
In what city were the appreciation medals minted?
<answer> Philadelphia <context> The development of the appreciation medals was initiated by the White House and executed by the Bureau of the Mint through the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. The medals were struck from September 1958 through October 1960. A total of twenty designs are cataloged with a total mintage of 9,858...
what's the difference between screensaver, wallpaper, background?
<answer> Wallpaper is a static image that acts as a background image for the computer desktop, whereas the screensaver is a computer program that places a moving image on the computer screen while it is not in use and all JPEG images in different resolutions can be used as background. <context> The difference between s...
What did he do next?
<answer> he juggled plates <context> It was warmer than normal outside at the zoo. The clown was hot in his costume. He still smiled and he still made people laugh. He worked hard. He threw a plane because someone's son asked him to. He even put jelly on his face because a little girl said it would make him look pretty...
Are the racket makers partly to blame?
<answer> racket makers try to get players to use a certain stick <context> After ruling the tennis world for almost five years, Roger Federer is adjusting to life at NO.2. But, like any king whose throne has been taken away, the Swiss star is already planning secretly his return to power, beginning at this week's US Op...
what is pivx?
<answer> PIVX is a multifaceted community-centric endeavor in the blockchain tech and cryptocurrency realms. <context> pivx introduction PIVX is a multifaceted community-centric endeavor in the blockchain tech and cryptocurrency realms. What we mean by that is this: There are many components of what and who PIVX is and...
French Church Street is in what Irish town?
<answer> Cork City <context> A number of Huguenots served as mayors in Dublin, Cork, Youghal and Waterford in the 17th and 18th centuries. Numerous signs of Huguenot presence can still be seen with names still in use, and with areas of the main towns and cities named after the people who settled there. Examples include...
How many PS3 did Hirai set a public goal to sell by the time the product was nine?
<answer> 150 million <context> In January 2008, Kaz Hirai, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, suggested that the console may start making a profit by early 2009, stating that, "the next fiscal year starts in April and if we can try to achieve that in the next fiscal year that would be a great thing" and that "[profita...
Where was Meera when her mother went to her bedroom?
<answer> In the bathroom. <context> The entire house was lit with lights. It was Meera's wedding the next day. Seema walked to her daughter's bedroom. Meera was not there, so she left the envelope on Meera's bed and went away. When Meera came out of the bathroom, her eyes fell on the envelope. She picked it up and o...
How was he described?
<answer> extraordinarily clever man <context> The Greeks had long kept certain more or less formal relations with the people of Macedonia . The Macedonians from their side had kept themselves well informed about conditions in Greece. Now it happened, just when Sparta and Athens had finished their disastrous war, that...
How old did the shoe repairer look to be now?
<answer> a hundred years old <context> It was three o'clock. A man was walking down a high street in the north of England. He was wearing a dark suit and carrying a suitcase. His name was Terry and he and he had lived away from home for twenty years. In fact he was in prison , Terry was feeling totally depressed becaus...
Does the bear pause at all?
<answer> stopped to look at the camera <context> We usually believe what our brain tells us, but there are some amazing facts which show that the brain tricks us. As a result, we think we can see something that is not actually there or we ignore things that actually are there. Scientists Daniel Simons and Christopher C...
What years did Tigranes the Great reign?
<answer> 95–55 BC <context> After the Seleucid defeat at the Battle of Magnesia in 190 BC, the kings of Sophene and Greater Armenia revolted and declared their independence, with Artaxias becoming the first king of the Artaxiad dynasty of Armenia in 188. During the reign of the Artaxiads, Armenia went through a period ...
According to Buerhaus, what is a successful solution to the nurse shortage?
<answer> To make people aware of the importance of being a nurse. <context> Is there a nationwide shortage of nurses? It's hard to say. However, some characteristic symptoms often indicate that there is indeed a shortage. One symptom is the vacancy rate, or the percentage of budgeted positions that are unfilled. New En...
What are counterfeit goods?
<answer> Counterfeit goods, or false versions of products, <context> Counterfeit goods, or false versions of products, may cost the government of Kenya as much as $1 billion each year. The fake goods also hurt business owners who find it hard to keep customers. But information technology is being used to try to stop t...
Along with Marshall, who believed that the Eighth Amendment forbade the death penalty?
<answer> William J. Brennan, Jr. <context> In a five-to-four decision, the Supreme Court struck down the impositions of the death penalty in each of the consolidated cases as unconstitutional. The five justices in the majority did not produce a common opinion or rationale for their decision, however, and agreed only on...
Are thier reasons for thier worry justified?
<answer> the justification of their concerns about the former congressman is quite fulfilling. <context> (CNN) -- Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's new gig on Wall Street will line his pockets, to the tune of more than $1 million per year. And for those who played an instrumental role in his defeat in Virgini...
Why might an actor be frightened or nervous as he moved on to the stage in front of the audience?
<answer> All the above. <context> When someone says, "Well, I guess I'll have to face the music," it doesn't mean he is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you did not do this or that. Terrible music indeed, ...
In which verbs in Czech is the action the verb describes still ongoing?
<answer> imperfective <context> Typical of Slavic languages, Czech marks its verbs for one of two grammatical aspects: perfective and imperfective. Most verbs are part of inflected aspect pairs—for example, koupit (perfective) and kupovat (imperfective). Although the verbs' meaning is similar, in perfective verbs the a...
how long dies it take for valium to get out of your system?
<answer> The half-life of Valium goes from 30 to 56 hours with estimated average time of 43 hours. <context> Diazepam is liposoluble of all benzodiazepines and rapidly distributed into the fat tissue, and from all of the benzodiazepines, it has the fastest functioning. It gets eliminated through urine. The half-life of...
what does fourteenth amendment say?
<answer> All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside. <context> The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads in part: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the juris...
How is youth understood in the portrayal of greek comedy?
<answer> the youth is understood to be constrained by his lack of social authority <context> In a modern sense, comedy (from the , "kōmōidía") refers to any discourse or work generally intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, television, film, and stand-up comedy. The origins of t...
who lead the posse?
<answer> led by a sheriff <context> CHAPTER XXI Before going to sleep that night Duane had decided to go to Ord and try to find the rendezvous where Longstreth was to meet his men. These men Duane wanted even more than their leader. If Longstreth, or Cheseldine, was the brains of that gang, Poggin was the executor. I...
When was Minority Report released?
<answer> 2002 <context> Spielberg and actor Tom Cruise collaborated for the first time for the futuristic neo-noir Minority Report, based upon the science fiction short story written by Philip K. Dick about a Washington D.C. police captain in the year 2054 who has been foreseen to murder a man he has not yet met. The f...