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What was a result of these marriages?
<answer> mixed-race children <context> In South Africa, the period of colonization resulted in many unions and marriages between European men and African women from various tribes, resulting in mixed-race children. As the Europeans acquired territory and imposed rule over the Africans, they generally pushed mixed-race ...
From what language does the word diálektos come?
<answer> Greek <context> The term dialect (from Latin dialectus, dialectos, from the ancient Greek word διάλεκτος diálektos, "discourse", from διά diá, "through" and λέγω legō, "I speak") is used in two distinct ways to refer to two different types of linguistic phenomena.
Is he leading in another state?
<answer> Obama holds a double digit lead in Massachusetts, but the race is closer in Michigan, with the polls tightening, though the president remains in front. <context> Washington (CNN) -- President James K. Polk holds a distinction among those who have sought the nation's top job: He's the only major candidate to ...
what is confidence level in survey?
<answer> A 95% confidence level means that you would get the same results 95% of the time. 95% is the most commonly used confidence level but you may want a 90% or 99% confidence level depending on your survey. <context> A 95% confidence level means that you would get the same results 95% of the time. 95% is the most c...
Whose interests does it represent?
<answer> It has represented the interests of British record companies <context> The BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Limited, commonly known as the British Phonographic Industry or BPI, is the British recorded music industry's trade association. Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all...
when did it start?
<answer> 7 to 24 August <context> The 2008 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad () and commonly known as Beijing 2008, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from 7 to 24 August 2008. A total of 10,942 athletes from 204 National Olympic Commit...
What is the average kwh per household in us?
<answer> 908 kWh <context> The average price people in the U.S. pay for electricity is about 12 cents per kilowatt-hour. (Context: A typical U.S. household uses about 908 kWh a month of electricity.).
When did Europe begin color broadcasts?
<answer> 1960s <context> Colour broadcasts started at similarly higher resolutions, first with the US NTSC color system in 1953, which was compatible with the earlier monochrome systems and therefore had the same 525 lines of resolution. European standards did not follow until the 1960s, when the PAL and SECAM color sy...
What function does the story A Winter Adventure serve?
<answer> To show readers how to work on a winter story. <context> Looking for some inspiration or the "write" kind of ideas for your creative stories? To start with, some writers describe winter by using their five senses or their imagination. Others write on their favorite winter activity. Whatever you choose to write...
What is a novel usually written in?
<answer> A novel is any relatively long, written work of narrative fiction, normally in prose <context> A novel is any relatively long, written work of narrative fiction, normally in prose, and typically published as a book. The genre has been described as having "a continuous and comprehensive history of about two t...
what is running total means?
<answer> A running total is the total carried from one column of figures to the next. <context> running total. Definition of running total. noun. the total carried from one column of figures to the next.
what is zorvolex used to treat?
<answer> Zorvolex is used to treat for management of mild to moderate acute pain at low doses of 18 mg and 35 mg 3 times daily and for management of osteoarthritis pain. <context> In clinical studies, patients taking ZORVOLEX had greater reductions in osteoarthritis pain and mild to moderate acute pain compared with p...
does grape seed extract reduce blood pressure?
<answer> No <context> Grape seed extract can also cause other side effects, but these are less serious than increasing the level of blood pressure that is already high. These side effects include an itchy, dry scalp, headache; dizziness and nausea; hives; and indigestion.
What languages were spoken by the Slavs?
<answer> Slavonic <context> The invasions brought new ethnic groups to Europe, although some regions received a larger influx of new peoples than others. In Gaul for instance, the invaders settled much more extensively in the north-east than in the south-west. Slavic peoples settled in Central and Eastern Europe and th...
In what time period did GE pollute the Hudson River with PCBs?
<answer> 1947-77 <context> General Electric heavily contaminated the Hudson River with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) between 1947-77. This pollution caused a range of harmful effects to wildlife and people who eat fish from the river or drink the water. In response to this contamination, activists protested in vario...
how wide is average dining room chair?
<answer> The average width is 15-1/2″ in back and 18″ in front. <context> (Listed dimensions are based on average-sized adults). Dining Chair: The seat height averages 16″ to 17″, seat width averages about 15-1/2″ in back and 18″ in front, and average seat depth is 16″ to 16-1/2″. If armrests are used, they should be 7...
is the disagreement small?
<answer> varies widely <context> Canon law is the body of laws and regulations made by ecclesiastical authority (Church leadership), for the government of a Christian organization or church and its members. It is the internal ecclesiastical law governing the Catholic Church (both Latin Church and Eastern Catholic Churc...
What is implied about Charley in the letter?
<answer> He is forgetful. <context> To my Charlie on his wedding day-- I know you think these notes are silly. I have watched you wear a long face over the years when I give them to you. But understand that sometimes I want to tell you something and I want to get it just right. Putting it down on paper helps me do that...
What's Dr Christine Grant's attitude towards "always on" culture?
<answer> Critical. <context> You get anxious if there's no wi-fi in the hotel or mobile phone signal up the mountain. You feel upset if your phone is getting low on power, and you secretly worry things will go wrong at work if you're not there. All these can be called "always on" stress caused by smart phone addiction....
Many FDS disks lack what?
<answer> dust covers <context> A variety of games for the FDS were released by Nintendo (including some like Super Mario Bros. which had already been released on cartridge) and third party companies such as Konami and Taito. A few unlicensed titles were made as well. However, its limitations became quickly apparent as ...
What was the purpose of these fires?
<answer> deceive German bombardiers <context> The use of diversionary techniques such as fires had to be made carefully. The fake fires could only begin when the bombing started over an adjacent target and its effects were brought under control. Too early and the chances of success receded; too late and the real confla...
who the richest?
<answer> Bill Gates <context> Bill Gates alone is just $10 billion shy of Dr. Evil’s ransom demand, according to a list of the world’s top 10 billionaires compiled by Wealth-X, a financial research firm. Mr. Gates, the Microsoft founder, tops the list at $89.3 billion, followed by his friend Warren Buffett at $73.5 bil...
What is the population of monroe county ny?
<answer> 749,857 <context> With 749,857 people, Monroe County is the 9th most populated county in the state of New York out of 62 counties. But watch out, Monroe County, because Onondaga County with 468,196 people and Richmond County with 473,279 people are right behind you.
What was the area called then?
<answer> then known as Thorn Ey (Thorn Island <context> Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the most notable religious buildings...
How do you be independent for fafsa?
<answer> 1 Be at least 24 years of age by December 31st of the financial aid award year. 2 Be enrolled in a Masters, PhD or some other post-baccalaureate degree program for the academic year of the financial aid award. <context> Today, to be considered independent of your parents for financial aid purposes, you must pr...
What committee was he part of?
<answer> his time on the Senate Commerce Committee <context> (CNN) -- Sen. John McCain's senior domestic policy adviser said Tuesday that the BlackBerry mobile e-mail device was a "miracle that John McCain helped create." The adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, discussing the nation's economic woes with reporters, said th...
Where in the rankings does Houston's gross domestic product place it compared to other U.S. domestic areas?
<answer> fourth-largest <context> The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 was $489 billion, making it the fourth-largest of any metropolitan area in the United States and larger than Austria's, Venezuela's, or South Africa's GDP. Only 26 countries other than the United States hav...
When have humans started impacting the delta?
<answer> 3000 yr BP <context> Since ~3000 yr BP (= years Before Present), human impact is seen in the delta. As a result of increasing land clearance (Bronze Age agriculture), in the upland areas (central Germany), the sediment load of the Rhine has strongly increased and delta growth has sped up. This caused increased...
What invention improved the cotton industry in both America and Britain?
<answer> cotton gin <context> Production capacity in Britain and the United States was improved by the invention of the cotton gin by the American Eli Whitney in 1793. Before the development of cotton gins, the cotton fibers had to be pulled from the seeds tediously by hand. By the late 1700s a number of crude ginning ...
How much did they make collecting them?
<answer> James misses a day of practicing but they find enough bottles to turn in for thirty dollars <context> James is going to the baseball field with his friend Tommy. James has to practice because baseball season starts in a week. He wants to be a good player when the season starts. James has been lazy in pra...
What Buddhism emerged in the second half of the 20th century in Japan?
<answer> Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai <context> In the second half of the 20th Century a modern movement in Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai (Value Creation Society) emerged in Japan and spread further to other countries. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a lay Buddhist movement linking more than 12 million people aro...
Where was the Medieval Fair of Norman held from 1978 to 2002?
<answer> Duck Pond in Norman <context> Norman plays host to the Norman Music Festival, a festival that highlights native Oklahoma bands and musicians. Norman is also host to the Medieval Fair of Norman, which has been held annually since 1976 and was Oklahoma's first medieval fair. The Fair was held first on the south ...
How did he feel about that?
<answer> wanting to catch these people so badly <context> One of the jurors who acquitted George Zimmerman said she had "no doubt" he feared for his life in the final moments of his struggle with Trayvon Martin, and that was the definitive factor in the verdict. The woman, who was identified just as Juror B37, spoke ...
Geographically, where is Queens located in New York City?
<answer> adjacent to the borough of Brooklyn <context> Queens is the easternmost and largest in area of the five boroughs of New York City. It is geographically adjacent to the borough of Brooklyn at the southwestern end of Long Island, and to Nassau County farther east on Long Island; in addition, Queens shares water ...
Where he made that decision?
<answer> New York donor meeting <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 off by Jeb Bush shortly a...
What is the purpose of the schools' informal tea and interviews?
<answer> To help develop good communication between school and home. <context> However important we may regard school life to be, we can't ignore the fact that children spend more time at home than in the classroom. Therefore the great influence of parents can't be ignored or discounted by the teacher. They can become ...
Why do teens keep texting all the time?
<answer> To have a sense of being accepted by others. <context> Between their crazy schedules and upside-down circadian rhythms, teens have always been somewhat sleep-deprived .Now technology is making it worse. Teens are not just texting, instant-messaging and surfing Facebook all day; they're sleeping with their cel...
who designed the first intelligence test?
<answer> Alfred Binet <context> If something exists, it exists in some amount. If it exists in some amount, then it is capable of being measured.. Ren Descartes, Principles of Philosophy, 1644 The first intelligence test was the Binet-Simon test, developed by Alfred Binet, a French educator, in 1905. Binet was asked by...
What is the writer's general impression of American school children?
<answer> They are almost separated from the outside world. <context> There's a dark little joke: Rip Van Winkle awakens in the 21st century after a hundred-year sleep. Men and women dash about, talking to small metal devices. Young people sit on sofas, moving miniature athletes around on electronic screens. Airports, h...
When did theoretical linguists turn away traditional phoneme concepts?
<answer> early 1960s <context> Since the early 1960s, theoretical linguists have moved away from the traditional concept of a phoneme, preferring to consider basic units at a more abstract level, as a component of morphemes; these units can be called morphophonemes, and analysis using this approach is called morphophon...
how long does paint take to cure.?
<answer> Paint takes 30 to 60 days to cure. <context> Paint will cure to the touch and minor handling in 24 hrs or less. A hard, total cure may take 30-60 days depending on conditions.
what is centipoise?
<answer> It is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the CGS system of units. <context> ›› Definition: Centipoise. A unit of dynamic viscosity in the CGS system of units. A centipoise is one millipascal second (mPa s) in SI units. Water has a viscosity of 0.0089 poise at 25 C, or 1 centipoise at 20 C.
What did he begin working at?
<answer> a painter <context> Bacliff, Texas (CNN) -- Sitting on their front porch in this Houston suburb, Edmond Demiraj and his family seem the picture of a contented family. But the Department of Justice now wants to upend the family: threatening to deport his wife and 19-year-old son back to their native Albania, ...
Where was Mrs. MacAnder's encounter?
<answer> Mrs. MacAnder's encounter in Richmond Park <context> CHAPTER II--NIGHT IN THE PARK Although with her infallible instinct Mrs. Small had said the very thing to make her guest 'more intriguee than ever,' it is difficult to see how else she could truthfully have spoken. It was not a subject which the Forsytes...
how many calories to burn hard boiled egg?
<answer> 75 calories <context> One medium size hard boiled egg has about 75 calories but to digest this hard boiled egg your body burns more than this 75 calories. So in effect hard boiled eggs no calorie food.If you are worried about the fact that Eggs are high in cholesterol, then leave out the egg yolk where all of ...
How many lessons do the students have every week in this school?
<answer> 45 <context> More and more people think it necessary to study in an English-speaking country and it didn't take long at all for me to decide to come and study in UK. Having been in the school for 2 months, I'm getting used to school life, and I am starting to make the most of my time in here. School starts at ...
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
<answer> Half of the people in the US remain single. <context> As people in China celebrated Singles' Day on November 11, the media eagerly discussed why so many marriageable young people fail to find their other half. While single people in China are pitied, their counterparts in some Western countries f...
what is clostridial disease?
<answer> A group of mostly fatal infections caused by bacteria belonging to the group called Clostridia present in intestines of man and animals. <context> Blackleg and Clostridial Diseases The Clostridial diseases are a group of mostly fatal infections caused by bacteria belonging to the group called Clostridia.any of...
How did the "Harley to the Rescue" campaign function?
<answer> By collecting money for the National Dog Mill Rescue. <context> He may not have an "S" across his chest but this dog is most certainly a hero. Harley, who was rescued from a puppy mill four years ago, was named the American Humane Association's 2015 American Hero Dog. Harley, who is missing an eye and has othe...
Who said Beyoncé is the heir-apparent diva of the United States?
<answer> Baz Luhrmann <context> In The New Yorker music critic Jody Rosen described Beyoncé as "the most important and compelling popular musician of the twenty-first century..... the result, the logical end point, of a century-plus of pop." When The Guardian named her Artist of the Decade, Llewyn-Smith wrote, "Why Bey...
Why is the doctor sometimes the most powerful placebo?
<answer> The patient believes in the doctor. <context> When you go to the doctor, you like to come away with a prescription.It makes you feel better to know you will get some medicine.But the doctor knows that medicine is not always needed.Sometimes all a sick person needs is some reassurance that all will be well.In s...
what's the temperature in damascus?
<answer> In Damascus, the average temperature is from 6.5 °C or 43.5 °F in January to 26.5 °C or 79.5 °F in July and August. <context> The capital Damascus is located in the south-west, 700 metres (2,300 feet) above sea level, and about 80 km (50 mi) from the sea. The climate is not much different from that of Aleppo h...
was the parthenon named after athena?
<answer> Yes, the Parthenon was named after Athena. <context> The Athenians loved so much their goddess that built a temple for her, in the middle of 5th century B.C., in the Acropolis of the city. The temple was named Parthenon, after Athena ‘s secondary name Parthenos which means virgin. Athena is found in numerous a...
Are they alert and with it?
<answer> "They're still pretty out of it on these holidays, pretty confused and sleepy, but they could be able to understand what's being said to them," said Dr. Albert Wu, an internist and attending physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital. <context> Boston (CNN) -- Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect in the Boston M...
Who currently heads the Emil Verban Society?
<answer> Illinois Senator Dick Durbin <context> In 1975, a group of Chicago Cubs fans based in Washington, D.C. formed the Emil Verban Society. The society is a select club of high profile Cub fans, currently headed by Illinois Senator Dick Durbin which is named for Emil Verban, who in three seasons with the Cubs in th...
How many did the other side have?
<answer> "I am with ye on it," answered the old trapper. "We air five to three, although one o' the crowd is wounded." <context> CHAPTER XXX THE LANDSLIDE-CONCLUSION "Dick, are you badly hurt?" cried Tom. "No--it's only a scratch. But it was a close call." "To cover!" came from Jack Wumble. "Quick, all of you!...
What was his name?
<answer> Alexander <context> (CNN) -- There are certain elements of leadership that survive the centuries -- that are classical, says John Prevas, co-author of "Power Ambition Glory: The Stunning Parallels between Great Leaders of the Ancient World and Today." And while these features aren't necessarily a guarantee o...
how long does it usually take to get taxes back from h & r block online?
<answer> It takes more than2 to 3 bussiness days to get taxes back from H & R block online. <context> The IRS has notified us that your tax refund is ready to be transferred to H&R Block Bank. As a result, H&R Block Bank has initiated the process to deposit your Simple Pay proceeds* into your bank account. This process...
Is it one of the newest cities in the US?
<answer> Newark is one of the oldest European cities in the United States. <context> Newark ( or also locally ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 277,140 in 2010, making it the n...
Shell was accused of participating in the execution of which southern Nigerian tribal leader?
<answer> Ken Saro-Wiwa <context> In the beginning of 1996, several human rights groups brought cases to hold Shell accountable for alleged human rights violations in Nigeria, including summary execution, crimes against humanity, torture, inhumane treatment and arbitrary arrest and detention. In particular, Shell stood ...
Which two areas were slowly Germanized during the 13th century?
<answer> Old-Prussian (north) and Polish (south) toponyms <context> Upon the invitation of Duke Konrad I of Masovia, the Teutonic Knights took possession of Prussia in the 13th century and created a monastic state to administer the conquered Old Prussians. Local Old-Prussian (north) and Polish (south) toponyms were gra...
how long do you have to keep payroll records for?
<answer> The payroll records must be kept for three years. <context> For the FLSA and the ADEA, most payroll records must be kept for three years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and the EEOC. Although the FLSA allows employers to discard some supplementary payroll records, including wage tables, after two ye...
What is the primary means of locomotion for most bird species?
<answer> Flight <context> Most birds can fly, which distinguishes them from almost all other vertebrate classes. Flight is the primary means of locomotion for most bird species and is used for breeding, feeding, and predator avoidance and escape. Birds have various adaptations for flight, including a lightweight skelet...
What charity did he help create?
<answer> erious internal problems in the management" of the Bozeman, Montana-based Central Asia Institute that Mortenson helped create. <context> (CNN) -- Greg Mortenson, under fire for allegedly fabricating details in his best-seller "Three Cups of Tea," agreed in a settlement to give the charity he co-founded more th...
How do we know that?
<answer> Nadia Alessa told CNN that her son went to 16 or 17 psychiatrists for what she called "anger management issues" that surfaced when he was a boy. He lived at his parents well-kept home, where his angry outbursts were common. <context> New York (CNN) -- The mother of one of the two New Jersey men arrested last ...
Was his death unexpected?
<answer> his death was a surprise to many people <context> Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82. Many people paid tribute to the former astronaut. But other people feel regret that no human has been back to the moon since 1972, just three years after Armstrong landed on it and ga...
Besides the mayor and controller, how many members are there on the city council?
<answer> 16 <context> The city of Houston has a strong mayoral form of municipal government. Houston is a home rule city and all municipal elections in the state of Texas are nonpartisan. The City's elected officials are the mayor, city controller and 16 members of the Houston City Council. The current mayor of Houston...
Which court dismissed Nikola Jorgic's appeal against his conviction for genocide by a German court?
<answer> European Court of Human Rights <context> On 12 July 2007, European Court of Human Rights when dismissing the appeal by Nikola Jorgić against his conviction for genocide by a German court (Jorgic v. Germany) noted that the German courts wider interpretation of genocide has since been rejected by international c...
what is the most amazing place to visit in europe?
<answer> Playa de las Catedrales, Spain, Plitvice Lakes national park in Southeast Europe, Tuscany, Rome, Barcelona, Valencia and it is a place where one can visit the Azoves landscapes. <context> Take a look at the below list of the Top 10 Most Amazing Places to Visit in Europe 2017. Europe is among the continents tha...
who are the parents of romulus and remus?
<answer> Romulus and Remus is the daughter of Numitor, the former king of Alba Longa. <context> Romulus and Remus. Romulus and his twin brother, Remus, were the sons of Rhea Silvia, herself the daughter of Numitor, the former king of Alba Longa. Through them, the twins are descended from the Trojan hero Aeneas and Lati...
Antagonistic or antipathetic symbiosis are alternate names for what?
<answer> A parasitic relationship <context> A parasitic relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed. This is also known as antagonistic or antipathetic symbiosis. Parasitic symbioses take many forms, from endoparasites that live within the host's body to ectoparasites t...
Who is the lion in the story?
<answer> Aslan, the great and noble lion. <context> Will you want me to read a whole book in English? Yes. Believe it or not, that may be easier than you think. Not all classics are so difficult or complicated. So you're not limited to the simplified versions. And the easier books are not all for children. In the o...
what is dxf file?
<answer> An exchange file created for non-AutoCAD applications to write a similar file type. <context> Why DXF Is Best. Essentially, the main difference between the two files is that DWG files is proprietary to AutoCAD, while DXF is an exchange file created for non-AutoCAD applications to write a similar file type.
who made carnival glass?
<answer> Frank L. Fenton, John W. Fenton <context> Among Fenton's first production of Carnival was the Waterlily and Cattails patternFenton &#160 Fenton opened for business in 1905 under the direction of Frank L. Fenton with the help of his brother, John W. Fenton. Frank had worked for several glass manufacturers prior...
Of where is it the largest country?
<answer> Southern Europe <context> Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain (), is a sovereign state located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, with two large archipelagoes, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary Islands off the North African Atlantic coast, two cities, Ceuta and Melil...
Was it after some historical event?
<answer> he film tells the story of Deng's nine-day visit to the US in 1979, only a month after China established diplomatic relations with the US <context> The historical documentary, Mr. Deng Goes to Washington, which was first shown in the capital on May 12, not only reveals the details of an attempted assassination...
what is involved in court order paternity test with dad and child?
<answer> DNA Paternity Testing <context> While it is best to establish paternity soon after the child's birth, our office is bound to try to establish paternity for any child up to the child's eighteenth birthday. Our office does not provide DNA Paternity Testing to anyone merely seeking to learn whether or not they ar...
was he happy about going?
<answer> Yes, I be," answered Amos, bitterly. <context> CHAPTER XV Mr. Amos Cuthbert named it so--our old friend Amos who lives high up in the ether of Town's End ridge, and who now represents Coniston in the Legislature. He is the same silent, sallow person as when Jethro first took a mortgage on his farm, only his ...
In 2011-12, which club was the first non-"Big Four" team to win since 1994-95?
<answer> Manchester City <context> The years following 2009 marked a shift in the structure of the "Big Four" with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City both breaking into the top four. In the 2009–10 season, Tottenham finished fourth and became the first team to break the top four since Everton in 2005. Criticism of t...
Why does the author want to change his job?
<answer> To gain more working experience. <context> Sir, In reply to your advertisement in today's China Daily regarding a vacancy in your office, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified. I feel sure that I can meet your special requirements that the candidate must have a high comman...
who doesnt like it?
<answer> James <context> Sometimes Karen likes to go to the library. Her friend Michael also likes the library, but her other friend James does not like the library. Karen and Michael like to read about different things. They can learn about things that they don't know much about. They also like to read fun and exciti...
Who is Tony's attorney?
<answer> his lawyer Zachary Margulis-Ohuma <context> Two men behind bars for more than half their lives over a triple murder walked free this week after DNA evidence tore holes in their convictions. Antonio Yarbough and Sharrif Wilson were teenagers when prison doors clanked shut behind them. Now, in their late 30s...
is fernando allende married?
<answer> Yes, Maria Mediavilla and Fernando Allende are married. <context> Maria Mediavilla and Fernando Allende are married. They have 2 children, Elan Fernando and Adan Jesus. Fernando Allende is a 62 year old Mexican Actor born on 10th November, 1954 in Mexico. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Which former colonies still have tight monopolies on cotton brokering?
<answer> French <context> The 25,000 cotton growers in the United States of America are heavily subsidized at the rate of $2 billion per year although China now provides the highest overall level of cotton sector support. The future of these subsidies is uncertain and has led to anticipatory expansion of cotton brokers...
Which country is it a territory of?
<answer> United State <context> Guam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The cap...
How many members of the Swazi House of Assembly are chosen by the king?
<answer> 10 <context> The Swazi bicameral Parliament or Libandla consists of the Senate (30 seats; 10 members appointed by the House of Assembly and 20 appointed by the monarch; to serve five-year terms) and the House of Assembly (65 seats; 10 members appointed by the monarch and 55 elected by popular vote; to serve fi...
Who wouldn't set aside money for her to go?
<answer> Clement <context> CHAPTER XXXII. THE TEST OF DAY-DREAMS Faith's meanest deed more favour bears, Where hearts and wills are weighed, Than brightest transports, choicest prayers, That bloom their hour and fade.-—J. H. NEWMAN. That return to Brompton was the signal for the numerous worries awaiting Clement....
How do PMs rate against other types of electric motors?
<answer> least competitive <context> To minimize overall weight and size, miniature PM motors may use high energy magnets made with neodymium or other strategic elements; most such are neodymium-iron-boron alloy. With their higher flux density, electric machines with high-energy PMs are at least competitive with all op...
Who wrote the book about the young royal person?
<answer> The Little Prince (<<>> is a famous work written by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. <context> Jenny wanted to encourage students to read more famous books, so she decided to put an introduction to some interesting children's story books in the school newspaper. The Little Prince (<<>> is a famous work ...
Who recommended that the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Assembly should look very closely at the work that the British-Irish Council does?
<answer> Niall Blaney <context> The Council does not have executive powers but meets biannually to discuss issues of mutual importance. Similarly, the Parliamentary Assembly has no legislative powers but investigates and collects witness evidence from the public on matters of mutual concern to its members. Reports on i...
Where should it be published?
<answer> Whether it appears in a newspaper, your school magazine or in your own blog <context> The high school years are a key period. The things we learn during this time really shape our lives. Liu Changrning, principal of Beijing No. 4 High School made 18 suggestions for students just starting high school on how to ...
Who is Albert's older brother?
<answer> Edward <context> In October 1919, Albert went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied history, economics and civics for a year. On 4 June 1920, he was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney. He began to take on more royal duties. He represented his father, and toured coal mines,...
Why was Johnny Appleseed so famous?
<answer> He collected apple seeds and planted apple trees. <context> If the rose can be said to be a special flower, then the apple can be said to be a special fruit. It is very important in American culture. American stories speak of Johnny Appleseed, who went throughout America collecting apple seeds and planting app...
who is william kamkwamba?
<answer> William Kamkwamba is the author. <context> Editorial Reviews. William Kamkwamba, the youthful author of this book, was born in Malawi, an African nation best known for its harrowing poverty, its AIDS epidemic, and its long-term food crisis. In 2001, William was just 14 years old when the country was struck by ...
People selected dogs they wanted based on what two things?
<answer> particular morphologies and behaviors <context> Most breeds of dog are at most a few hundred years old, having been artificially selected for particular morphologies and behaviors by people for specific functional roles. Through this selective breeding, the dog has developed into hundreds of varied breeds, and...
Did any famous author disagree?
<answer> Oscar Wilde <context> The grandfather of Nell Trent owns a shop of odds and ends. He wants to make sure his grandfather is provided for when he dies. His memory of his daughter's suffering and early death gives him a fear of poverty. Gambling becomes an addiction for Nell's grandfather, which results in his fi...
how is the length of af a light bulb measured?
<answer> The length of a light bulb, from the top of the bulb to the bottom of the base or pins and is typically expressed in inches. <context> Also referred to as Maximum Overall Length (MOL). For light bulbs, it measures the length of a light bulb, from the top of the bulb to the bottom of the base or pins and is typ...
How about Jamie's?
<answer> but his was a different story. <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 sister...
Did Louise wish to convey she was taking her time, or hurrying?
<answer> . "Tell Monsieur Bellamy that I hurry. I will be with him in twenty minutes." <context> CHAPTER XI VON BEHRLING'S FATE It seemed to Louise that she had scarcely been in bed an hour when the more confidential of her maids--Annette, the Frenchwoman--woke her with a light touch of the arm. She sat up in bed ...
Can NARA declare something legally authentic?
<answer> NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing the legally authentic and authoritative copies of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations and executive orders, and federal regulations <context> The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United Sta...