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Was his sleep sound?
<answer> and had slept badly. <context> When Pat Jones finished college, she decided to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could while she was young. Pat wanted to visit Latin America first, so she got a job as an English teacher in a school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spanish, so she was...
What is the average age children leave home?
<answer> Not leaving for schooling purposes is 23-25 and for schooling purpose is 18-19. <context> Using this, one can infer that the ideal age to leave home if one is not leaving for the purposes of schooling is somewhere on the high end of this range, perhaps 23-25. However, for those children who leave to go to scho...
Where was Capel from?
<answer> Troston <context> Chapter Twenty-Four: Troston I doubt if the name of this small Suffolk village, remote from towns and railroads, will have any literary associations for the reader, unless he be a person of exceptionally good memory, who has taken a special interest in the minor poets of the last century; o...
What year was Maurice Barrès's Les Déracinés written?
<answer> 1897 <context> Datta (2005) shows that, following the collapse of militaristic Boulangism in the late 1880s, the Napoleonic legend was divorced from party politics and revived in popular culture. Concentrating on two plays and two novels from the period—Victorien Sardou's Madame Sans-Gêne (1893), Maurice Barrè...
Did John decide that he could learn from Bobby?
<answer> He decided not to go away but to learn from Bobby. <context> John and Booby joined a wholesale company together just after graduation from college the same year. Both worked very hard. After several years, however, the boss promoted Bobby to the position of manager but John remained an ordinary employee . Joh...
How long did Peter play computer games at first?
<answer> About two hours every week. <context> As a father, I always do my best to help my son, Peter. I like to help him with his study. I encourage him to join team sports. I send him to the summer camp if he wants to go. I also teach him to be both a good student and a useful man. He used to make me feel proud. I of...
In what staet was the insentient considered to be?
<answer> unconscious <context> Pāśupatas divided the created world into the insentient and the sentient. The insentient was the unconscious and thus dependent on the sentient or conscious. The insentient was further divided into effects and causes. The effects were of ten kinds, the earth, four elements and their quali...
Who provides statistics on educational costs?
<answer> the College Board <context> Tuition at KU is 13 percent below the national average, according to the College Board, and the University remains a best buy in the region.[citation needed]
What did he do?
<answer> Nick hurried her along <context> Chapter XXIX. "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!" Sands. Maud had little leisure for reflection. The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, an...
The goal of an immunologist is to study what beings?
<answer> humans and animals <context> Bioscience is the overall major in which undergraduate students who are interested in general well-being take in college. Immunology is a branch of bioscience for undergraduate programs but the major gets specified as students move on for graduate program in immunology. The aim of ...
who was resting on one of the beds?
<answer> "That's the talk," came from a boy resting on one of the beds. "It puts me in mind of a story I once heard about a fellow who fell from the roof of a house to the ground---- <context> CHAPTER I THE BOYS OF OAK HALL "Hello, Dave; where are you bound?" "For the river, Phil. I am going out for a row. Want t...
Which inventors made significant improvements on the water clock up until the Middle Ages?
<answer> Arab inventors <context> The most precise timekeeping device of the ancient world was the water clock, or clepsydra, one of which was found in the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep I (1525–1504 BC). They could be used to measure the hours even at night, but required manual upkeep to replenish the flow of wate...
what is the proper role of an advisory board?
<answer> An advisory board would have to take a much more active role in the management of a business than should ever be contemplated before there could be any realistic risk that non-statutory liability could be attached to advisory board members as such. <context> An advisory board would have to take a much more act...
How many pro soccer teams do they have?
<answer> two <context> Nottingham is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, England, north of London, in the East Midlands. Nottingham has links to the legend of Robin Hood and to the lace-making, bicycle (notably Raleigh bikes) and tobacco industries. It was granted its city charter in 1897 as part o...
How many people were in British North American Colonies?
<answer> 2 million <context> The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was the North American theater of the worldwide Seven Years' War. The war was fought between the colonies of British America and New France, with both sides supported by military units from their parent countries of Great Britain and France, as well as ...
What do some philosophers claim?
<answer> Some claim that these conditions are not sufficient, <context> Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, such as facts, information, descriptions, or skills, which is acquired through experience or education by perceiving, discovering, or learning. Knowledge can refer t...
The new airport opening date is when?
<answer> February 2016 <context> On 22 July 2010, the British government agreed to help pay for the new airport using taxpayer money. In November 2011 a new deal between the British government and South African civil engineering company Basil Read was signed and the airport was scheduled to open in February 2016, with ...
Which park interrupts 8th and 9th Street at Avenue B?
<answer> Tompkins Square Park <context> 8th and 9th Streets run parallel to each other, beginning at Avenue D, interrupted by Tompkins Square Park at Avenue B, resuming at Avenue A and continuing to Sixth Avenue. West 8th Street is an important local shopping street. 8th Street between Avenue A and Third Avenue is call...
what county is cropsey il in?
<answer> McLean <context> Cropsey Township, McLean County, Illinois. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cropsey Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 222 and it contained 90 housing units. It was named after Col. A. J. Cropsey, the owner of a large farm in the are...
Who do they suspect he murdered?
<answer> r accused of murdering his third wife, <context> Joliet, Illinois (CNN) -- Attorneys for Drew Peterson, a former Chicago-area police officer accused of murdering his third wife, argued during opening statements Tuesday that their client spent his career protecting the public and that murder accusations are gro...
According to the passage, what is most likely to attract the customers?
<answer> There will be fewer brown spots on pressed clothes. <context> How the iron of tomorrow (the first Self Clean Iron)can change your lifestyle today? General Electric introduces the iron of tomorrow. The iron can clean itself, inside where irons get dirty. Because it cleans itself each and every time you empty it...
Who is she going to tell?
<answer> "How nice you have made it all look, I shall be so glad to tell mamma." <context> CHAPTER VII. THE COLONEL'S CHICKENS. They censured the bantam for strutting and crowing, In those vile pantaloons that he fancied looked knowing; And a want of decorum caused many demurs Against the game chicken for coming i...
How is the weather in las vegas in early may?
<answer> May is a very pleasant time to visit Las Vegas, USA, when there is loads of sunshine and the temperatures are warm. <context> For the most part part May weather is about as perfect as Las Vegas climate gets. Average Temperatures in May in Las Vegas Average High Temperature in May in Las Vegas: 88 F (31.1 C)
what are iodine shot for?
<answer> Treatment of cats for feline hyperthyroidism. <context> Treatment of cats for feline hyperthyroidism with Radioactive Iodine (I-131) is the preferred method of therapy (and well as in humans). It is as easy as one injection just under the skin, much like a routine feline vaccine. I-131 is safe and effective. A...
Atticus is tasked with killing what animal in the novel?
<answer> a rabid dog <context> The theme of racial injustice appears symbolically in the novel as well. For example, Atticus must shoot a rabid dog, even though it is not his job to do so. Carolyn Jones argues that the dog represents prejudice within the town of Maycomb, and Atticus, who waits on a deserted street to s...
What happened to 170 students at Duncanville High School on May 14th?
<answer> Theyweretoldtogobackhome. <context> It's time for school! But on May 14th, 170 students at Duncanville High School in Texas, US, were told to go back home.Why? Because they were wearing the wrong clothes to school. Schools in the US don't always ask students to wear uniforms. But they have dress codes . For ex...
Where in London are the Albert Memorial and Royal Albert Hall located?
<answer> in Kensington <context> The Monument in the City of London provides views of the surrounding area while commemorating the Great Fire of London, which originated nearby. Marble Arch and Wellington Arch, at the north and south ends of Park Lane respectively, have royal connections, as do the Albert Memorial and ...
are any specific crimes mentioned?
<answer> include offences such as murder <context> Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is a government sanctioned practice whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime. The sentence that someone be punished in such a manner is referred to as a death sentence, whereas the a...
Who was Altan Khan's nominal superior?
<answer> Tümen Khan <context> Rawski writes that Altan Khan's conversion to the Gelug "can be interpreted as an attempt to expand his authority in his conflict with his nominal superior, Tümen Khan." To further cement the Mongol-Tibetan alliance, the great-grandson of Altan Khan—the 4th Dalai Lama (1589–1616)—was made ...
When they got to him, was he perfectly fine?
<answer> his eyes had partly rolled back <context> Mike McClure walked into Sarasota Bay for a little fishing on a beautiful day last April. This afternoon, the water was shallow enough at low tide that McClure could easily walk 100 yards offshore and cast his line in any direction. Near sunset, still without a fish,...
In what century did written records of peasant life begin to appear?
<answer> 9th <context> Peasant society is much less documented than the nobility. Most of the surviving information available to historians comes from archaeology; few detailed written records documenting peasant life remain from before the 9th century. Most the descriptions of the lower classes come from either law co...
Into how many recording districts is Alaska divided?
<answer> 34 <context> The Unorganized Borough has no government of its own, but the U.S. Census Bureau in cooperation with the state divided the Unorganized Borough into 11 census areas solely for the purposes of statistical analysis and presentation. A recording district is a mechanism for administration of the public...
what is seisin in real estate?
<answer> Seisin is the possession of land or a freehold tenure . <context> Related Legal Terms and Definitions: 1 Seisin, Livery Of The formal or actual delivery of corporeal possession of the interest in land was at common law essential for a conveyance 2 . Livery The act of delivering possession , especially of rea...
when will jetblue extend schedule?
<answer> JetBlue Extends Schedule to October 29, 2016. <context> JetBlue Extends Schedule to October 29, 2016 - Deals We Like. This post may contain affiliate links from our advertising partners, such as American Express. Read my Advertiser Disclosure policy here. JetBlue just extended their schedule to allow you to bo...
what is greengage?
<answer> A type of pale green plum with sweet, juicy, golden flesh. <context> See how to cook greengage plums. Greengages are a type of pale green plum with sweet, juicy, golden flesh. They are fairly high in pectin and are therefore fantastic for jams and jellies. Always try to use under ripe fruit as it contains more...
In what body of water did Gabr dive?
<answer> Red Sea <context> Egypt has hosted several international competitions. the last one was 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup which took place between 24 September - 16 October 2009. On Friday 19 September of the year 2014, Guinness World Records has announced that Egyptian scuba diver Ahmed Gabr is the new title holder fo...
Who appoints the board of the European Central Bank?
<answer> European Council <context> Commissioners have various privileges, such as being exempt from member state taxes (but not EU taxes), and having immunity from prosecution for doing official acts. Commissioners have sometimes been found to have abused their offices, particularly since the Santer Commission was cen...
For radio broadcast that one would hear in their car what type of towers are used?
<answer> vertical <context> At low frequencies (such as AM broadcast), arrays of vertical towers are used to achieve directionality and they will occupy large areas of land. For reception, a long Beverage antenna can have significant directivity. For non directional portable use, a short vertical antenna or small loop...
how long should you fast for cholesterol?
<answer> You should fast for 9 to 12 hours for cholesterol. <context> A lipid panel typically measures several substances associated with cholesterol, including LDL, HDL, triglycerides and total cholesterol. Food does not immediately affect LDL and HDL. Total cholesterol and triglycerides are sensitive to food intake. ...
Did the sister have any children?
<answer> hat Mary Thorne was the eldest child of this sister. <context> CHAPTER XLVI Our Pet Fox Finds a Tail Frank returned home, and his immediate business was of course with his father, and with Mr Gazebee, who was still at Greshamsbury. "But who is the heir?" asked Mr Gazebee, when Frank had explained that t...
Which of the statements about "Rayleigh waves" is true?
<answer> Rayleigh waves can be felt both by animals and human beings. <context> Animals Can Sense Natural Disasters Among the dead in South Asia' s tsunami were many tourists at Sri Lanka' s national wildlife park at Yala. But very few of the park's animals -- elephants, buffaloes, monkeys and wild cats -- appear to ha...
Where is that located?
<answer> New Jersey <context> (CNN) -- In this dark and dismal year for college sports, when each scandal seems worse than the next, inspiration arrives in a motorized wheelchair. In a month when Penn State is dealing with child sex abuse charges against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, the fallout bringing dow...
Was there a procession?
<answer> After Friday afternoon prayers at Riyadh's Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, the body of Abdullah, wrapped in a pale shroud, was carried from the mosque toward a cemetery, followed by a solemn procession of Saudi men in traditional dress. <context> (CNN)Thousands gathered in Riyadh on Friday to say farewe...
Is she an accomplished person?
<answer> She is only 13 years old, but she has completed a lot. <context> Each year, prizes are presented to adults who make great achievements in art, writing, science, and economics. So why not give awards to kids? Harry Leibowitz asked himself that question in 1996. As an answer, he and his wife, Kay, created the ...
According to this passage, which of the followings is true?
<answer> Guanfu Museum, the first private museum in China was founded fifteen years ago. <context> Ma Weidu is the founder and curator of Guanfu Museum, which is the first private museum in China. With mainly Chinese artifacts on exhibition, the museum was founded on Jan. 18,l 997.It was not well-known by the public u...
How many of them were murdered?
<answer> three <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 chiefs who had cons...
is there a degree for human resources?
<answer> Yes, human resources need a bachelor’s degree. <context> Human Resources Manager Education. Human resources managers usually need a bachelor’s degree. There are bachelor’s degree programs in human resources. Alternatively, candidates may complete a bachelor’s degree in another field, such as finance, business ...
Does it border the US at all?
<answer> and to the south by the province of New Brunswick and the US states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York <context> Quebec ( or ; ) is one of the 13 provinces and territories of Canada. It is bordered to the west by the province of Ontario, James Bay, and Hudson Bay; to the north by Hudson Strait and...
What was amended to provide more office space in downtown?
<answer> heritage regulations <context> To meet the need for more office space downtown without compromising the city's heritage, the city council amended heritage regulations, which originally restricted height to 15 metres in the area of land on Water Street between Bishop's Cove and Steer's Cove, to create the "Comm...
Was she a rich woman?
<answer> Tom came, and forced two dollars upon her. <context> CHAPTER XVI Her vague, unreal existence continued. It seemed in some previous life-time that Billy had gone away, that another life-time would have to come before he returned. She still suffered from insomnia. Long nights passed in succession, during which...
what's a hoard?
<answer> It is usually very disorganised, takes up a lot of room and the items are largely inaccessible. <context> The difference between a hoard and a collection is how these items are organised. A collection is usually well-ordered and the items are easily accessible. A hoard is usually very disorganised, takes up a ...
when did mary jackson die?
<answer> Mary Jackson was died in 10 December 2005. <context> Mary Jackson. Mary Jackson, actress: born Milford, Michigan 22 November 1910; married 1937 Griffin Bancroft Jnr (marriage dissolved); died Los Angeles 10 December 2005. Misses Emily and Mamie Baldwin were the two genteel sisters in the sentimental television...
what regulations does the cfpb enforce?
<answer> It enforce the consumer protection laws with respect to non-bank financial institutions. <context> In addition, the CFPB will have the power to stop practices that are “unfair, deceptive, or abusive.” The FTC shares authority with the CFPB to enforce the consumer protection laws with respect to non-bank fina...
how old must one be to hold the office of president of the united states?
<answer> You should be 35 years old to hold the office of President of the United States <context> No person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that Offi...
Do bigger dogs typically have longer or shorter lives?
<answer> shorter <context> In 2013, a study found that mixed breeds live on average 1.2 years longer than pure breeds, and that increasing body-weight was negatively correlated with longevity (i.e. the heavier the dog the shorter its lifespan).
Would communicating be one of them?
<answer> s complex cognitive processes: perception, communication, and reasoning <context> Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, such as facts, information, descriptions, or skills, which is acquired through experience or education by perceiving, discovering, or learning. Kn...
Was his method for saving people confusing?
<answer> he would simply walk over with a smile and say <context> Don Ritchie, a famous Australian man. For nearly 50 years, he successfully stopped 160 people from killing themselves at a cliff called 'the Gap' - with just a kind word and a smile. Ritchie had served in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II. In...
Who claimed victory at the Battle of Aegates Islands?
<answer> The Romans <context> The first few naval battles were disasters for Rome. However, after training more sailors and inventing a grappling engine, a Roman naval force was able to defeat a Carthaginian fleet, and further naval victories followed. The Carthaginians then hired Xanthippus of Carthage, a Spartan merc...
From which areas did Alaskan supporters face political challenges?
<answer> mostly in the U.S. Congress but also within Alaska <context> Statehood for Alaska was an important cause of James Wickersham early in his tenure as a congressional delegate. Decades later, the statehood movement gained its first real momentum following a territorial referendum in 1946. The Alaska Statehood Com...
how long does it take to grill a rack of lamb?
<answer> Grill a rack of lamb meaty side down, until they are nicely browned, about 6 minutes. <context> Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. If using charcoal, let the coals burn until white, then push them to one side of the grill. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Spread the meaty sides of the racks with the mu...
Is there a name for this?
<answer> The kangaroo care helps the bab <context> A mother in Australia was told by a doctor that her new born son was dead but she helped to bring him back to life by holding the baby against her body. She used a method known as a kangaroo care. The child, named Jamie ,was born after only 27 weeks with his twin siste...
Where did Yang Min practice as a computer scientiest?
<answer> Fudan University <context> In June 2014, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) broadcast a news story further characterizing Windows 8 as a threat to national security. The story featured an interview with Ni Guangnan, who stated that operating systems could aggregate "sensitive user information" t...
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
<answer> Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser. <context> It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little...
what is the palpebral in the eye?
<answer> It refers to the area where the lower and upper eyelids meet. <context> The palpebral fissure refers to the area where the lower and upper eyelids meet. Washing the face regularly may help prevent infection of the eyes. Surgery may be needed to correct a palpebral fissure. Abnormalities of the palpebral fissur...
Who is the prosecutor?
<answer> Bello Melchor Rodriguez y Carrillo <context> MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- The police chief in Cancún has been relieved of his duties and placed under house arrest while he is investigated in the killing of a retired Mexican general who had been the area's anti-drug chief for less than 24 hours, Mexican media a...
Name one of the other people that lived there?
<answer> Celts <context> Hungary is a unitary parliamentary republic in Central Europe. It covers an area of , situated in the Carpathian Basin, and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Romania to the east, Serbia to the south, Croatia to the southwest, Slovenia to the west, Austria to the northwest, and Ukraine to th...
What was the name given to the island reached by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi on January 9th of 1530?
<answer> Los Barbudos <context> The Spanish ship San Pedro and two other vessels in an expedition commanded by Miguel López de Legazpi discovered an island on January 9, 1530, possibly Mejit, at 10°N, which they named "Los Barbudos". The Spaniards went ashore and traded with the local inhabitants. On January 10, the Sp...
Which is where?
<answer> Everland Zoo near Seoul <context> Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- Korean is considered one of the hardest languages in the world to master, but an elephant in a South Korean zoo is making a good start. Koshik, a 22-year-old Asian elephant has stunned experts and his keepers at Everland Zoo near Seoul by imitatin...
Did he set a bad example?
<answer> His father set us a good example <context> With the beautiful music, the first lesson of the new term in 2014 began at 8:05 on the evening of September 1st, 2014. The program includes four parts: be nice to your parents, be polite to others, love others and be self-improved. It really makes a great difference ...
Immigrants from latin America coming to North Carolina is increasing what?
<answer> ethnic and religious diversity <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 d...
what can be used to substitute heavy whipping cream?
<answer> Universal Substitute <context> Universal Substitute. Fat-free half-and-half is a suitable substitute for heavy whipping cream in almost any situation. It is considerably healthier with 127 calories, 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat and 6 grams of protein per fluid cup. Like 1 percent milk, fat-free hal...
What did a fox tell Mother Bear to do on a cold winter day?
<answer> It taught her how to fish. <context> On a cold winter day, a fox told Mother Bear that he would teach her how to fish. For she wanted to learn, he took her to a hole in the ice, and told her to put her tail down into the water. He told her to keep the tail there for a long time. Then when she pulled the tail ...
How does he feel?
<answer> approach had been humiliating <context> CHAPTER XVIII CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open. "Mons...
What types of tides in ocean are there?
<answer> Ocean tide <context> An ocean tide refers to the cyclic rise and fall of seawater. Tides are caused by slight variations in gravitational attraction between the Earth and the moon and the Sun in geometric relationship with locations on the Earth's surface. Tides are periodic primarily because of the cyclical i...
When DNA has different markers, how it that presented in plants?
<answer> prevent that region of the DNA code <context> Epigenetics is the study of mitotically and/or meiotically heritable changes in gene function that cannot be explained by changes in the underlying DNA sequence but cause the organism's genes to behave (or "express themselves") differently. One example of epigeneti...
what county is imperial ca?
<answer> Imperial <context> Imperial, California. Imperial is a city in Imperial County, California. Imperial is located 4 miles (6.4 km) north of El Centro. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 14,758. It is part of the El Centro metropolitan area.
when did san pellegrino start?
<answer> 1899 <context> With a tradition of excellence and fine taste since 1899, S.Pellegrino sparkling mineral water is an extraordinary combination of exceptionally pure water and minerals. It has a distinct sophisticated taste which has help make it the sparkling mineral water preferred by top restaurants worldwide...
A clause like "in witness whereof" or "in faith whereof" typically signals what in a treaty?
<answer> The end <context> The end of a treaty, the eschatocol (or closing protocol), is often signaled by a clause like "in witness whereof" or "in faith whereof," the parties have affixed their signatures, followed by the words "DONE at," then the site(s) of the treaty's execution and the date(s) of its execution. Th...
what airlines fly to tahiti?
<answer> Air tahiti Nui <context> The flight from Los Angeles to Tahiti is just over 8 hours. For your Tahiti airfare from the USA you have a choice of: Air Tahiti Nui (TN) from Los Angeles. Air tahiti Nui has flights leaving Los Angeles 6 days per week Wednesday to Monday and multiple flights per day. Flights return f...
Who did BSkyB compete with initially?
<answer> ONdigital <context> BSkyB's digital service was officially launched on 1 October 1998 under the name Sky Digital, although small-scale tests were carried out before then. At this time the use of the Sky Digital brand made an important distinction between the new service and Sky's analogue services. Key selling...
Does Frank know where the shore is located?
<answer> I haven't the least idea where the shore is. <context> CHAPTER XIII LOST IN THE SNOW "The ice-boat's gone!" "Get back, boys, or we'll all be in the water!" Ca-a-ac-ck! A long warning sound rang through the snow-laden air and the party of five felt the surface of the ice parting beneath them. They turne...
How do you make a slip knot on knitting needle?
<answer> Create a loop with your yarn, making sure that the tail of the yarn is dangling behind your loop.Insert the needle through the loop, moving under the tail and back out the loop.Grab tail and pull to create slip knot on needle. <context> Slip Knot. In order to begin your knit work, you must begin with an initia...
is attempted suicide illegal in oklahoma?
<answer> No, it was considered a crime till 1976 and then it was repealed by state law. <context> Is suicide a crime? Historically, various states listed the act as a felony, but all were reluctant to enforce it. By 1963, six states still considered attempted suicide a crime (North and South Dakota, Washington, New Jer...
Why did the writer continue to walk Misty while Joe was in hospital?
<answer> The walk provided her with spiritual comfort. <context> In 2004 ,when my daughter Becky was ten , she and my husband ,Joe, were united in their desire for a dog . As for me , I shared none of their canine lust. But why , they pleaded. "Because I don't have time to take care of a dog." But we'll do it. " Really...
Prior to 1987 when was the last large release of prisoners?
<answer> mid-1950s. <context> On February 7, 1987, dozens of political prisoners were freed in the first group release since Khrushchev's "thaw" in the mid-1950s. On May 6, 1987, Pamyat, a Russian nationalist group, held an unsanctioned demonstration in Moscow. The authorities did not break up the demonstration and eve...
what is isotonic biology?
<answer> An isotonic solution is the extracellular fluid has the same osmolarity as the cell, and there will be no net movement of water into or out of the cell. <context> In an isotonic solution—iso means the same—the extracellular fluid has the same osmolarity as the cell, and there will be no net movement of water i...
Where was the "Marble Palace" built in 1846?
<answer> on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets <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 "f...
what are requirements for minor in spanish at uta?
<answer> Students minoring in Spanish must complete 9 hours of upper-level courses (at least 3 of the 9 hours must be at the 4000-level in Spanish). <context> The Spanish Minor. The minor in Spanish consists of a minimum of 20 hours (with SPAN 1502 or SPAN 1507) or 19 hours (with SPCS 1412). Students minoring in Spanis...
what is acetanilide?
<answer> Acetanilide is from acetic acid and aniline. Acetanilide is an odourless, white flake solid or crystalline powder. <context> Acetanilide is from acetic acid and aniline. Acetanilide is an odourless, white flake solid or crystalline powder (pure form); soluble in hot water alcohol, ether, chloroform, acetone, g...
WHO WANTED IT RESTORED?
<answer> A widow <context> A widow's wish to hear her late husband's voice again has pushed London's Subway system to restore a 40-year-old recording of the subway's famous " Mind the gap" announcement. The underground, or the tube, first opened in 1863, tracked down the voice recording by Oswald Lawrence after his w...
Who needed the eggs?
<answer> eggs to Marian <context> As a young boy, I sometimes traveled the country roads with my dad. He was a rural mill carrier, and on Saturdays he would ask me to go with him. Driving through the countryside was always an adventure: There were animals to see, people to visit, and chocolate cookies if you knew wher...
What is the title of the chapter?
<answer> CHAPTER IX THE SMITING OF AMON <context> CHAPTER IX THE SMITING OF AMON That evening I sat ill at ease in my work-chamber in Seti's palace, making pretence to write, I who felt that great evils threatened my lord the Prince, and knew not what to do to turn them from him. The door opened, and old Pambasa...
What is the difference between relief and topography?
<answer> Relief is the difference in elevation of a land form from it's lowest point to it's highest point. Where as, topography is the combination of the surface shape and composition of the land forms and their distribution in a region. <context> relief is the difference in elevation of a land form from it's lowest p...
aside for language what do people of this heritage share?
<answer> a common culture, <context> Albanians () are a nation and ethnic group, native to Albania, Kosovo and other countries who share a common culture, ancestry and speak the Albanian language as a native tongue. Legally, the term is used to refer to the citizens of the Republic of Albania. Ethnic Albanians speak th...
Where does the US base family history of African Americans from?
<answer> a family history associated with institutionalized slavery. <context> The US racial or ethnic classification "black" refers to people with all possible kinds of skin pigmentation, from the darkest through to the very lightest skin colors, including albinos, if they are believed by others to have West African a...
Are the people in the photo still alive?
<answer> Mrs. Bamber was still gasping at the turn of events <context> The old camera Brownie picked up in a charity shop was a splendid find. But the undeveloped film still inside turned out to be even more of a treasure. New owner Don Roccoforte had it developed and saw in it an attractive dark haired woman in her...
Who's in his family?
<answer> mother Stephanie, his father Bob, and his brother James <context> Once upon a time, there was an old man named John. John loved to eat peaches. In fact, John's whole family, including his mother Stephanie, his father Bob, and his brother James loved to eat peaches. John would eat peaches in the morning for br...
In what year did the league have two divisions? ?
<answer> 1984 <context> In 1984, each league had two divisions, East and West. The divisional winners met in a best-of-5 series to advance to the World Series, in a "2–3" format, first two games were played at the home of the team who did not have home field advantage. Then the last three games were played at the home ...
Did they tell him beforehand about the danger?
<answer> R.J. Reynolds was negligent in not informing him that nicotine is addictive and smoking can cause lung cancer. <context> (CNN) -- A Florida jury awarded a widow $23.6 billion in punitive damages in her lawsuit against tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, her lawyer said. Cynthia Robinson claimed that...
In what century did the Middle Ages begin?
<answer> 5th <context> In European history, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is the middle period of the three traditional divisions of Western hist...