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Who is the coach of the losing team?
<answer> defeat for Tottenham and their manager Harry Redknapp <context> (CNN) -- Portsmouth will play Chelsea in the FA Cup final after an upset 2-0 extra-time victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the second semifinal at Wembley on Sunday. French striker Frederic Piquionne opened the scoring for Avram Grant's men nine ...
Where is it located?
<answer> located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. <context> Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco (), is a sovereign city-state, country and microstate located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. France borders the country on three sides while the other side borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco ha...
Who caused Oda Nobunaga's death?
<answer> Akechi Mitsuhide <context> Oda Nobunaga made innovations in the fields of organization and war tactics, heavily used arquebuses, developed commerce and industry and treasured innovation. Consecutive victories enabled him to realize the termination of the Ashikaga Bakufu and the disarmament of the military powe...
from what time period are they?
<answer> 570–8 June 632 CE). <context> Islam () is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one incomparable God (Allah) and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion and the fastest-growing major religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers or 24....
is mckay irish or scottish?
<answer> Scottish, The surname McKay was first found in Sutherland (Gaelic: Cataibh), a former county in northern Scotland. <context> The surname McKay was first found in Sutherland (Gaelic: Cataibh), a former county in northern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Highland, where they held a family seat from very...
In what year was Kanye West's sixth album released?
<answer> 2013 <context> Describing his sixth studio album Yeezus (2013) as "a protest to music," West embraced an abrasive style that incorporated industrial music, acid house, dancehall, punk, electro, and Chicago drill. Inspired by the minimalist design of Le Corbusier and primarily electronic in nature, the album fe...
What is one band directly influenced by Black Sabbath?
<answer> Judas Priest <context> By the end of the decade a distinct genre of hard rock was emerging with bands like Led Zeppelin, who mixed the music of early rock bands with a more hard-edged form of blues rock and acid rock on their first two albums Led Zeppelin (1969) and Led Zeppelin II (1969), and Deep Purple, who...
How many animal characters in E.B.White's books have been mentioned in his letter?
<answer> 4 <context> Dear Reader: I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all -- there wouldn't be time enough in a day.That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter.I'll try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked. Where did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for C...
did he lead France during the Revolutionary wars?
<answer> ed several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars <context> Napoléon Bonaparte (/nəˈpoʊliən, -ˈpoʊljən/; French: [napɔleɔ̃ bɔnapaʁt], born Napoleone di Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led sev...
Rulers brought the concept of divinity to where?
<answer> down to earth <context> The Hellenistic age also saw a rise in the disillusionment with traditional religion. The rise of philosophy and the sciences had removed the gods from many of their traditional domains such as their role in the movement of the heavenly bodies and natural disasters. The Sophists proclai...
Along with Virginia Key, what does the Rickenbacker Causeway connect to Brickell?
<answer> Key Biscayne <context> Miami has six major causeways that span over Biscayne Bay connecting the western mainland, with the eastern barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the southernmost causeway and connects Brickell to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. The Venetian Causeway and M...
What groups invaded and damaged the Mughals?
<answer> Marathas and Afghans <context> The empire went into decline thereafter. The Mughals suffered several blows due to invasions from Marathas and Afghans. During the decline of the Mughal Empire, several smaller states rose to fill the power vacuum and themselves were contributing factors to the decline. In 1737, ...
What trait causes depleted uranium to be used in gyroscopic compasses?
<answer> high density <context> Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of dep...
what is pledged mutual fund?
<answer> An investor can pledge his Mutual Fund units as a security to lenders such as banks and non-banking financial companies to borrow money against the existing units. <context> Pledge/Lien on Mutual Funds. A Mutual Fund investor can get a loan against his existing units. An investor can pledge his Mutual Fund uni...
Why did Chesapeake Bay colonists begin to buy slaves?
<answer> a continuing, critical labor shortage <context> Interracial relationships have had a long history in North America and the United States, beginning with the intermixing of European explorers and soldiers, who took native women as companions. After European settlement increased, traders and fur trappers often m...
Which is the best title for the passage?
<answer> The Sydney Opera House <context> The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world. It has become Sydney's best-known landmark and international symbol. The Opera House with a " sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish architect ,Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years bef...
Where did the Feast of the Seven Fishes begin?
<answer> In Southern Italy. <context> The Christmas Eve meal is very important in most European countries. While other Christian families around the world celebrate this great meal with different kinds of meat, it is a tradition for Italians to eat seven different kinds of fish. Such a meal is called the "Feast of the ...
did rex immediately leave?
<answer> slowly towards the gate at first <context> On a sunny day in July, Sylvia left the front gate open. From the spot where Rex was napping in the grassy yard, he had listened to the sound of the gate sliding open, and waited for it to snap shut. It didn't. The click of Sylvia's shoes faded into the distance, and ...
Photodermatitis, nausea, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis are all what type of side effect?
<answer> Adverse effects <context> Antibiotics are screened for any negative effects on humans or other mammals before approval for clinical use, and are usually considered safe and most are well tolerated. However, some antibiotics have been associated with a range of adverse side effects. Side-effects range from mild...
When was the Manhattan Neighborhood Network created?
<answer> 1971 <context> New York is also a major center for non-commercial educational media. The oldest public-access television channel in the United States is the Manhattan Neighborhood Network, founded in 1971. WNET is the city's major public television station and a primary source of national Public Broadcasting S...
If you are eleven years old and you don't have dinner during the cruise, how much will you pay?
<answer> HK$84 <context> Hong Kong Harbour Cruise By Night Enjoy your wonderful dinner on the ferry and see the fantastic city lights. Time: 7:00 pm~10:00 pm daily Price: With dinner Without dinner Adult: HK$300 HK$120 Child under 12: HK$ 210 HK$ 84 Start/ Stop: Kowloon Public Pier (Near Star Ferry ...
what was it called?
<answer> This Siege of Stralsund, the last military scene of Charles XII <context> Chapter VI. -- THE LITTLE DRUMMER. This Siege of Stralsund, the last military scene of Charles XII., and the FIRST ever practically heard of by our little Fritz, who is now getting into his fourth year, and must have thought a great de...
Whose law firm did Popper's father join in Vienna?
<answer> Burgomaster Herr Grübl <context> Karl Popper was born in Vienna (then in Austria-Hungary) in 1902, to upper middle-class parents. All of Karl Popper's grandparents were Jewish, but the Popper family converted to Lutheranism before Karl was born, and so he received Lutheran baptism. They understood this as part...
can you claim an elderly parent on your taxes?
<answer> Yes <context> The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows you to claim your elderly parent as a dependent on a tax return as long as no one else does. If you choose to claim an exemption for your parent, you must also ensure that you are not an eligible dependent to another taxpayer.
Where can St. George's Town be found?
<answer> St George's Island within St George's Parish <context> Despite the small land mass, place names are repeated; there are, for example, two islands named Long Island, three bays named Long Bay (on Somerset, Main, and Cooper's islands), two Horseshoe Bays (one in Southampton, on the Main Island, the other at Morg...
Decay can spread to all of what part of a tree?
<answer> the trunk <context> It is remarkable that the inner heartwood of old trees remains as sound as it usually does, since in many cases it is hundreds, and in a few instances thousands, of years old. Every broken limb or root, or deep wound from fire, insects, or falling timber, may afford an entrance for decay, w...
Whose financial issues did he talk to Lufton about?
<answer> I have already had words with Lufton about Sowerby and his money matters <context> CHAPTER XLIV The Philistines at the Parsonage It has been already told how things went on between the Tozers, Mr. Curling, and Mark Robarts during that month. Mr. Forrest had drifted out of the business altogether, as also h...
How about Deacon?
<answer> Deacon retired <context> Before forming Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had played together in a band named Smile. Freddie Mercury (then known by his birth name of Farrokh "Freddie" Bulsara) was a fan of Smile and encouraged them to experiment with more elaborate stage and recording techniques. Mercury joine...
Where was his mom?
<answer> His mom sat on a bench <context> Sammy loved playing baseball. He would play every day, even if there was no practice that day! One day, Sammy went to the park with his mom to play catch with his friends, but as he was playing, he tripped over a rock, and his shoe slipped off! His shoe went flying into the air...
Who does he live with?
<answer> lives with his aunt and uncle <context> Spiderman is one of the most famous comic book characters. He was created by Stan Lee in 1963 and was first introduced to the world in the page of Marvel comic books. Spiderman's story is the story of Peter Parker, a child who lost his parents and lives with his aunt an...
At the 2013 ceremony, activitsts controlled their appearance with what?
<answer> the use of four radio car antennas <context> In response, Shell filed lawsuits to seek injunctions from possible protests, and Benjamin Jealous of the NAACP and Radford argued that the legal action was "trampling American's rights." According to Greenpeace, Shell lodged a request with Google to ban video foota...
how long does airborne flu germs stay alive?
<answer> Airborne flu germs stay alive for around 48 hours. <context> Once they fall out onto surfaces in that 3 to 6 foot distance, they can live on the surfaces for around 48 hours. See the related question below for more information on how long flu viruses live on surfaces.
ICBMs is an abbreviation for what?
<answer> intercontinental strategic bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles <context> In simple terms, the Cold War could be viewed as an expression of the ideological struggle between communism and capitalism. The United States faced a new uncertainty beginning in September 1949, when it lost its monopoly on t...
A 35 row theater at the edge of Bactria was found in what region?
<answer> Ai-Khanoum <context> The identification of local gods with similar Greek deities, a practice termed 'Interpretatio graeca', facilitated the building of Greek-style temples, and the Greek culture in the cities also meant that buildings such as gymnasia and theaters became common. Many cities maintained nominal ...
where are the sierra madre mountains?
<answer> In Mexico. <context> (Spanish ˈsjɛrra ˈmaðre) n. (Placename) (functioning as singular) the main mountain system of Mexico, extending for 2500 km (1500 miles) southeast from the N border: consists of the Sierra Madre Oriental in the east, the Sierra Madre Occidental in the west, and the Sierra Madre del Sur in ...
When was it first written about?
<answer> Carl Wilhelm Scheele wrote a description of chlorine gas in 1774 <context> Chlorine is a chemical element with symbol Cl and atomic number 17. The second-lightest of the halogens, it appears between fluorine and bromine in the periodic table and its properties are mostly intermediate between them. Chlorine is ...
On what date did Foster apply for a patent on arena football?
<answer> September 30, 1987 <context> On September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalposts and rebound netting and their impact on gameplay. Foster's ...
where is the parlour?
<answer> parlour at Ballycloran <context> CHAPTER XII. THE WEDDING. When Ussher first came into the parlour at Ballycloran, he asked after Thady, and it will be necessary to explain why he did so; the terms on which the two men stood towards each other not being such as to render it probable that either should be v...
What was MaJune trying to achieve?
<answer> to clean up their pollution <context> The Goldman Environmental Foundation recently recognized a group of individuals for their efforts to protect the environment. Each year, the American-based group honors environmental activists from six different areas. The first three winners of the 2012 Goldman Prize ar...
Who disarmed the Estonian Defence Forces?
<answer> the Red Army <context> Most of the Estonian Defence Forces surrendered according to the orders of the Estonian government, believing that resistance was useless and were disarmed by the Red Army. Only the Estonian Independent Signal Battalion showed resistance to Red Army and Communist militia "People's Self-D...
what was she more excited about?
<answer> Marina was more excited about getting a tattoo on her ankle <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 ...
How many miles is Guam across?
<answer> 30 miles <context> The island of Guam is 30 miles (50 km) long and 4 to 12 miles (6 to 19 km) wide, 3⁄4 the size of Singapore. The island experiences occasional earthquakes due to its location on the western edge of the Pacific Plate and near the Philippine Sea Plate. In recent years, earthquakes with epicente...
Was Amy a bricklayer also?
<answer> Dolby,heartbroken when she arrived at Johnstone's Sydney apartment to find he had flown to London,told the Times:" <context> London Thursday July 26(Reuters)--Ian Johnstone missed his girlfriend so much that he flew back to Britain from Australia to propose to her.The problem is that she flew in the opposite d...
What did they usually receive?
<answer> and they usually received the pallium <context> The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury. The current archbishop is Justin Welby. His enthronement t...
did this make sense to her?
<answer> "For me?" the woman said in surprise. "I'm fine. I don't need any medicine!" <context> Mr White works in an office. He's very busy and has no time to have a good rest. Every evening, when he comes back from his office, he's always tired and wants to go to bed early. But his wife often has a lot of interesting ...
What is the phone number to call walmart for payment?
<answer> 877-294-7880 is WalMart Credit Card's best toll-free number. <context> While 877-294-7880 is WalMart Credit Card's best toll-free number, there are 7 total ways to get in touch with them. The next best way to talk to their customer support team, according to other WalMart Credit Card customers, is by calling t...
How many children did Queen Victoria and Prince Albert have?
<answer> nine <context> Victoria married her first cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, in 1840. Their nine children married into royal and noble families across the continent, tying them together and earning her the sobriquet "the grandmother of Europe". After Albert's death in 1861, Victoria plunged into d...
How many dolls does she have?
<answer> 500 <context> Step into Pat Lundin's home and you'll be greeted by 500 smiling faces of dolls. Lundin, 82, describes herself as "doll crazy". And she's not alone. As a member of Timeless Treasures Doll Club of Largo, she frequently meets with 25 other women who share her hobby. Once a month, they gather at t...
Who were the three Liandong Han bannermen who were instrumental in the taking of southern China?
<answer> Shang Kexi, Geng Zhongming, and Kong Youde <context> The Qing showed that the Manchus valued military skills in propaganda targeted towards the Ming military to get them to defect to the Qing, since the Ming civilian political system discriminated against the military. The three Liaodong Han Bannermen officers...
what island did perseus live on?
<answer> Perseus lived on the Island of Seriphos. <context> Perseus and his new wife finally arrived to the island of Seriphos, just in time. While Perseus was away King Polydecetes moved forward in his plans to force Danae to marry him. Perseus heard the news that his mother had been forced to marry. Perseus then went...
A long lived cult in Erythrae worshiped which dead leader?
<answer> Alexander <context> The worship of dynastic ruler cults was also a feature of this period, most notably in Egypt, where the Ptolemies adopted earlier Pharaonic practice, and established themselves as god-kings. These cults were usually associated with a specific temple in honor of the ruler such as the Ptolema...
How much money do residents get back for participating in water conservation per square foot?
<answer> $1.50 <context> An urban runoff facility (SMURFF), the first of its kind in the US, catches and treats 3.5 million US gallons (13,000 m3) of water each week that would otherwise flow into the bay via storm-drains and sells it back to end-users within the city for reuse as gray-water, while bio-swales throughou...
Who does movies about crime?
<answer> Woody Allen is a director who directs movies full of crime and hate. <context> There are many great movie directors of all time and the following are five of those who have largely impressed audience with their body of work. As a member of the New Hollywood gang, Francis Coppola is best remembered for The G...
Who came up with the Armenian alphabet?
<answer> Mesrop Mashtots <context> Armenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the "father of Armenian history", Moses of Chorene, who authored ...
How did he feel about that?
<answer> Todd was so happy to get back <context> Todd lived in a town outside the city . Unlike the city the town was peaceful and quiet and full of trees, flowers and animals. One day his dad came in from work and said "Come on, son, I'm going to take you to the city." Todd was very exited so he put on his shoes and r...
What did the lawyers for the defendants threaten to do?
<answer> take the decision to judicial review <context> On 6 February 2015, it was announced that Judge Richard Marks is to be replaced by Judge Charles Wide at the retrial. Two days earlier, Marks had emailed counsel for the defendants telling them: "It has been decided (not by me but by my elders and betters) that I ...
Where did he escape from?
<answer> his arch-enemy from the French military prison <context> Chapter 1 Kidnapped "The entire affair is shrouded in mystery," said D'Arnot. "I have it on the best of authority that neither the police nor the special agents of the general staff have the faintest conception of how it was accomplished. All they k...
When did the first major political reform occur?
<answer> 1917 <context> By the 20th century, Philadelphia had become known as "corrupt and contented", with a complacent population and an entrenched Republican political machine. The first major reform came in 1917 when outrage over the election-year murder of a police officer led to the shrinking of the Philadelphia ...
When did Alexander the Great reach India?
<answer> 326 BC <context> By 326 BC, Alexander the Great had conquered Asia Minor and the Achaemenid Empire and had reached the northwest frontiers of the Indian subcontinent. There he defeated King Porus in the Battle of the Hydaspes (near modern-day Jhelum, Pakistan) and conquered much of the Punjab. Alexander's marc...
What was the mans name?
<answer> Shelton <context> CHAPTER X AN ALIEN The individual on the doorstep had fallen into slumber over his own knees. No greater air of prosperity clung about him than is conveyed by a rusty overcoat and wisps of cloth in place of socks. Shelton endeavoured to pass unseen, but the sleeper woke. "Ah, it's you, ...
How many nights in a year are there in Raleigh that are freezing?
<answer> 69 nights per year <context> Like much of the southeastern United States, Raleigh has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with four distinct seasons. Winters are short and generally cool, with a January daily average of 41.0 °F (5.0 °C). On average, there are 69 nights per year that drop to or below free...
what does purple represent?
<answer> It represents meanings of wealth, extravagance, creativity, wisdom, dignity, grandeur, devotion, peace, pride, mystery, independence,royalty and magic. <context> The color purple is often associated with royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. Purple also represents meanings of wealth, extravagance, cr...
Are there any high profile women?
<answer> The English Premier League boasts two high-profile females, <context> (CNN) -- Helena Costa has had second thoughts over coaching French second-tier side Clermont Foot. In May, Clermont appointed Costa, who was previously in charge of the Iran women's national team, as the club's manager for next season. C...
Who argues that Napoleon's triumphs at Austerlitz and Jena increased his self-grandiosity?
<answer> Dwyer <context> Napoleon maintained strict, efficient work habits, prioritizing what needed to be done. He cheated at cards, but repaid the losses; he had to win at everything he attempted. He kept relays of staff and secretaries at work. Unlike many generals, Napoleon did not examine history to ask what Hanni...
who was afraid of something?
<answer> During the next ten or eleven months poor Mrs. Trevennack had but one abiding terror <context> CHAPTER X. A BOLD ATTEMPT. During the next ten or eleven months poor Mrs. Trevennack had but one abiding terror--that a sudden access of irrepressible insanity might attack her husband before Cleer and Eustace co...
Who was glad to hear an apology?
<answer> 'It is a good one to hear you apologizing to me!' said Arthur <context> CHAPTER 18 That we, whose work commenced in tears, May see our labours thrive, Till finished with success, to make Our drooping hearts revive. Though he despond that sows his grain, Yet, doubtless, he shall come To bind his full-ear'd sh...
How did Richard exactly die?
<answer> its soldiers succeeded in scaling the 3,000-foot precipice and launching an attack. <context> Washington (CNN) -- More than 42 years after Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger died on a Laotian mountaintop, President Barack Obama on Tuesday awarded him the Medal of Honor, saying, "It's never too...
How many departments did the new store have, built in 1862?
<answer> nineteen <context> In New York City in 1846, Alexander Turney Stewart established the "Marble Palace" on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets. He offered European retail merchandise at fixed prices on a variety of dry goods, and advertised a policy of providing "free entrance" to all potential customer...
How is the weather in the san juan islands in july?
<answer> Hottest month <context> Averages for San Juan in July. Puerto Rico is a popular holiday destination in the northeastern Caribbean which brings in an estimated five million tourists each year. July is one of the hottest months in Puerto Rico with temperatures ranging from 23 to 31 degrees celsius. Unfortunately...
What is the temperature in orlando florida in september?
<answer> September is the last true summer month in Florida, The Sunshine State. <context> Averages for Florida in September. September is the last true summer month in Florida, The Sunshine State.. That being said, however; the state's gorgeous climate makes it a spectacularly warm and sunny place to visit all year ro...
Did she give it back?
<answer> she had declined to return it without an explanation <context> CHAPTER X GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know. He was to learn ...
who tried to protect Tom?
<answer> No, no, Adolph," he said <context> CHAPTER XVIII Miss Ophelia's Experiences and Opinions Our friend Tom, in his own simple musings, often compared his more fortunate lot, in the bondage into which he was cast, with that of Joseph in Egypt; and, in fact, as time went on, and he developed more and more under...
What language does the term "prehensio" come from?
<answer> Latin <context> Since Whitehead's metaphysics described a universe in which all entities experience, he needed a new way of describing perception that was not limited to living, self-conscious beings. The term he coined was "prehension", which comes from the Latin prehensio, meaning "to seize." The term is mea...
what is hyperaldosteronism?
<answer> Primary aldosteronism, also known as primary hyperaldosteronism or Conn's syndrome, is excess production of the hormone aldosterone by the adrenal glands resulting in low renin levels. <context> Primary aldosteronism. Primary aldosteronism, also known as primary hyperaldosteronism or Conn's syndrome, is excess...
In the 1950s and 1960s most dogs where kept where?
<answer> outside <context> "The most widespread form of interspecies bonding occurs between humans and dogs" and the keeping of dogs as companions, particularly by elites, has a long history. (As a possible example, at the Natufian culture site of Ain Mallaha in Israel, dated to 12,000 BC, the remains of an elderly hum...
Ibn al-Haytham can be known by another name, what is it?
<answer> Alhazen <context> Other influential Muslim philosophers include al-Jahiz, a pioneer in evolutionary thought; Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen), a pioneer of phenomenology and the philosophy of science and a critic of Aristotelian natural philosophy and Aristotle's concept of place (topos); Al-Biruni, a critic of Aristo...
Who is in charge of the Command and Control operations? ?
<answer> commander in planning <context> Command and control is "the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, ...
Did Cyril believe he had reason to be ashamed?
<answer> would not own that he had any cause to be ashamed of himself <context> CHAPTER VIII She took her letters up to her room with her, having persuaded her mother to go to bed directly Mr. Hilbery left them, for so long as she sat in the same room as her mother, Mrs. Hilbery might, at any moment, ask for a sight...
What would be the best title for the passage?
<answer> The Miracle Man. <context> In the past two years, his wife, Merlie, and their seven children have said "goodbye" to him four times, most recently last month. Each time it has been unnecessary. Mr. Smart had a hip replacement in February at the Burnie hospital but was rushed back two months later with interna...
What is the temperature in lake charles louisiana?
<answer> An average daily high temperature above 85°F in Lake Charles, Louisiana. <context> Based on the tourism score, the best times of year to visit Lake Charles for warm-weather activities are from early April to late May and from late September to late October. Temperature The hot season lasts for 4.1 months, from...
what county is vinton va in?
<answer> Vinton is in Roanoke County, Virginia. <context> Vinton, VA. Vinton is a town in Roanoke County, Virginia, United States. The population was 7,782 at the 2000 census. It hosted teams by three names in the ECHL in a custom built facility known as the LancerLot; after the roof collapsed during the Blizzard of 19...
Did Ralph intend to fire?
<answer> Ralph had no intention of firing, <context> CHAPTER III. A QUARREL AND ITS RESULT. It must be confessed that Hank Stiger was badly frightened when Ralph confronted him with the loaded gun. He was naturally not an overly brave fellow, and while the boy before him was young, yet he realised that Ralph could...
who did it merge with?
<answer> Canberra University College, <context> The Australian National University (ANU) is a national research university located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes. Founded in 1946...
Who did he think was a strange guy?
<answer> Davy <context> CHAPTER XI. FRAGMENTARY Mr. Boone's visit lasted but a day. I was a great deal with Colonel Clark in the few weeks that followed before his departure for Virginia. He held himself a little aloof (as a leader should) from the captains in the station, without seeming to offend them. But he had a...
What is the meaning of declivity?
<answer> Declivity means the downward slope of a hill. <context> Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1 declivity(Noun) the downward slope of a hill. 2 declivity(Noun) a downward bend in a path.
Are all of them supporting him now?
<answer> waiting to see what he does before committing <context> Manchester, New Hampshire (CNN)New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dominates almost any room he enters but is suddenly facing questions about his relevance in the 2016 presidential race. The surprisingly fast-moving Republican presidential contest, kicked of...
_ is the most important for parents to monitor and control kid's internet use?
<answer> Involvement and supervision by adults <context> If your child has mobile internet access, it will be more difficult to monitor and control his or her internet use. Kids are turning to the internet for everything from hanging out with friends to shopping, which makes it harder for parents to keep track of thei...
Who left three sons?
<answer> James II. left three sons <context> CHAPTER XIII. JAMES III. James II. left three sons; the eldest, James III., aged nine, was crowned at Kelso (August 10, 1460); his brothers, bearing the titles of Albany and Mar, were not to be his supports. His mother, Mary of Gueldres, had the charge of the boys, and, as...
how many people in the usa?
<answer> 323,218,458. <context> YES, I am 13 years old or older. NO, I am NOT 13 years old or older. There are 323,218,458 people in the United States of America. If everyone in the U.S. lined up single file, the line would stretch around the Earth almost 7 times. That's a lot of people.
What name did Sarah Edmonds use to enlist?
<answer> "Frank Thompson" (also known as Sarah Edmonds) <context> (Mental Floss) -- Over the centuries, people have had some very good reasons to dress up like a member of the opposite sex. And I'm not talking about people who live this way out of personal preference, or those who dress up for theater and entertainm...
when will irs start issuing refunds with tax credit?
<answer> According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act, the IRS cannot issue these refunds before mid-February. <context> Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS ...
how soon after pregnancy can you test?
<answer> You can take a pregnancy test on the day of your missed periods, after a week of noticing missed periods. <context> You can take a pregnancy test on the day of your missed periods but for better and accurate results, I would advise you to take it after a week of noticing missed periods that too with the very f...
Buckingham Palace was untouched during which war?
<answer> World War I <context> During World War I, the palace, then the home of King George V and Queen Mary, escaped unscathed. Its more valuable contents were evacuated to Windsor but the royal family remained in situ. The King imposed rationing at the palace, much to the dismay of his guests and household. To the Ki...
Who qualified to be part of this group?
<answer> noble class <context> The szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentati...
Which place do many people like to go to?
<answer> The esplanade. <context> Every year the Greens go to the beach for a week's vacation. There are many interesting things to do at the beach. The children play games on the sand. Sometimes they build sandcastles . There are saltwater swimming pools. The children can swim safely in these pools and the water is...
What was his occupation?
<answer> Dawson the Ironmonger <context> CHAPTER XLI In Which Becky Revisits the Halls of Her Ancestors So the mourning being ready, and Sir Pitt Crawley warned of their arrival, Colonel Crawley and his wife took a couple of places in the same old High-flyer coach by which Rebecca had travelled in the defunct Baro...
Which inline roller sports translate well to winter in Cork?
<answer> hockey and figure skating <context> The city is also the home of road bowling, which is played in the north-side and south-west suburbs. There are also boxing and martial arts clubs (including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai and Taekwondo) within the city. Cork Racing, a motorsport team based in Cork, h...
How has Joey Camarda found the recession affects him?
<answer> His plan to pay for college will be hard to realize. <context> Teens' lives hit by economy Some teenagers are crossing their dream colleges off their lists. Others are thinking of skipping their senior trips or reducing prom costs. Many are finding their work hours cut while their expenses rise. So, who exactl...
What company is Tenpay associated with?
<answer> compared to 10 percent for Tencent's Tenpay. <context> The Chinese tradition of giving gifts of money in red envelopes at Lunar New Year has turned into big business for Web giants Alibaba and Tencent, which now both offer electronic "hong bao". At the end of each lunar year, it is common in China to give chil...
what is a vertical axis?
<answer> The axis, usu. vertical, along which the ordinate is measured and from which the abscissa is measured. <context> y-ax•is. 1. (in a plane Cartesian coordinate system) the axis, usu. vertical, along which the ordinate is measured and from which the abscissa is measured. 2. (in a three-dimensional Cartesian coord...