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Which planet has most of the rest of the mass?
<answer> with the majority of the remaining mass contained in Jupiter. <context> The Solar System is the gravitationally bound system comprising the Sun and the objects that orbit it, either directly or indirectly. Of those objects that orbit the Sun directly, the largest eight are the planets, with the remainder bei...
Where did she want him to sit?
<answer> ottoman <context> CHAPTER XXII--FIXING THE BOUNDS Leonard came towards Normanstand next forenoon in considerable mental disturbance. In the first place he was seriously in love with Stephen, and love is in itself a disturbing influence. Leonard's love was all of the flesh; and as such had power at present ...
What did the peacock want to do before the bird catcher was going to sell him?
<answer> To say goodbye to his friend. <context> A peacock and a tortoise were good friends. One day, a bird catcher caught the peacock and was going to sell him on the market. The peacock asked the bird catcher to allow him to say goodbye to his friend the tortoise. The bird catcher agreed. The tortoise asked the ...
Who gets to chose where a gymnast starts to run on the runway?
<answer> The gymnast <context> Gymnasts sprint down a runway, which is a maximum of 25 meters in length, before hurdling onto a spring board. The gymnast is allowed to choose where they start on the runway. The body position is maintained while "punching" (blocking using only a shoulder movement) the vaulting platform....
What happened to the reward the BBC received?
<answer> returned the television award <context> Primark continued to investigate the allegations for three years, concluding that BBC report was a fake. In 2011, following an investigation by the BBC Trust’s Editorial Standards Committee, the BBC announced, "Having carefully scrutinised all of the relevant evidence, t...
Who got up first?
<answer> Fred <context> CHAPTER III OUT OF PERIL "Oh look! May and Fred have both gone down!" cried Ruth. "Yes, and there go Andy and Randy over them!" exclaimed Jack. "And look, Jack, the ice is cracking everywhere!" continued the frightened girl. She clutched his arm and looked appealingly into his face. "Oh!...
What happened to the back part of the wagon?
<answer> and then the rear wheels were sent partly down the slope. <context> CHAPTER XXXII. AN INTERESTING LETTER. To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces. It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry ...
What does alkaline compound mean?
<answer> A substance that has a bitter taste and reacts with an acid to form a salt base. <context> alkalis. 1 1 : a substance that has a bitter taste and reacts with an acid to form a salt : base. 2 2 : a salt or a mixture of salts sometimes found in large amounts in the soil of dry regions.
what does fractional mean?
<answer> Fractional is defined as comprising a part or the parts of a unit. <context> Fractional definition, pertaining to fractions; comprising a part or the parts of a unit; constituting a fraction: fractional numbers. See more.
Are drugs like viagra the only solution?
<answer> The new study, which appears this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine, suggests that ED drugs such as Viagra aren't the only solution <context> (Health.com) -- Middle-aged men who take steps to improve their heart health by eating better, getting more exercise, or taking cholesterol-lowering drugs may en...
What was the last 78 released in the UK by RCA?
<answer> A Mess Of Blues/Girl Of My Best Friend <context> Some of Elvis Presley's early singles on Sun Records might have sold more copies on 78 than on 45. This is because the majority of those sales in 1954–55 were to the "hillbilly" market in the South and Southwestern United States, where replacing the family 78 rp...
Does the foundation offer support for people?
<answer> the Elton John AIDS Foundation in the United States and the United Kingdom to support HIV prevention programs, efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with the disease, and care and support services for people living with the condition <context> CNN -- Elton John may be famous for smash hits ...
Who is the writer of the poem?
<answer> Miss Taylor. <context> My Favorite Sweater by Bonnie Highswith Taylor My favorite sweater grew too small. I love that sweater best of all. My grandma made it when I was three. She made that sweater just for me. I picked the yarn , a special blue. The color of bluebells, wet with dew . When I was three I was v...
How much were Premier League television rights from 2010 to 2013 purchased for?
<answer> £1.782 billion <context> The BBC's highlights package on Saturday and Sunday nights, as well as other evenings when fixtures justify, will run until 2016. Television rights alone for the period 2010 to 2013 have been purchased for £1.782 billion. On 22 June 2009, due to troubles encountered by Setanta Sports a...
what does the name celestine mean?
<answer> Heavenly <context> Other origins for the name Celestine include - French, Latin-American.The name Celestine is a unisex name and can be used for a boy or girl name (male or female). French Name Meaning - Variant of Celeste : This French name is based on the Latin caelestis meaning heavenly.
Who went to put out a lamp?
<answer> and the footman he goes to put out the lamp <context> CHAPTER LXI After throwing George Caresfoot into the bramble-bush, Arthur walked steadily back to the inn, where he arrived, quite composed in manner, at about half-past seven. Old Sam, the ostler, was in the yard, washing a trap. He went up to him, and ...
Which years were the War of the Thuringian Succession fought?
<answer> 1247–1264 <context> Thuringia became a landgraviate in 1130 AD. After the extinction of the reigning Ludowingian line of counts and landgraves in 1247 and the War of the Thuringian Succession (1247–1264), the western half became independent under the name of "Hesse", never to become a part of Thuringia again. ...
what would happen if you start car without maf sensor plug connected?
<answer> If there is no MAF you will be getting all kinds of misfires and very bad fuel economy. <context> The MAF sends readings to your computer, which then uses them to adjust the mixture of fuel/air in the combustion chamber. If there is no MAF you will be getting all kinds of misfires and very bad fuel economy. In...
did Luke expect the storm to be light?
<answer> s how it will be putty heavy <context> CHAPTER I LARRY AND HIS FRIENDS "Unless I miss my guess, Luke, we are going to have a storm." "Jest what I was thinking, Larry. And when it comes I allow as how it will be putty heavy," replied Luke Striker, casting an eye to the westward, where a small dark cloud w...
What is the temperature in carlsbad, ca?
<answer> The temperature in Carlsbad, California is the July high is around 75 degrees and the January low is 44. <context> Carlsbad, California, gets 12 inches of rain per year. The US average is 39. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 26 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable preci...
what are the complications of vitamin d deficiency? health assessment?
<answer> Vitamin d deficiency can lead to cardiovascular disease, an increased stroke risk in adults, osteomalacia. <context> Vitamin D deficiency is often a silent disease. By definition, rickets occurs in children whose growth plates have not fused. These children are often found to have started walking late or prefe...
what does labrat mean?
<answer> Labrats would be the sub course workers of Labs just who sample the examples in today's world. <context> What does Labrat mean in Urban Dictionary?: Theses two terms (Lab Rat) conjoined to form one. Labrats would be the sub course workers of Labs just who sample the examples in today's world. Resulting in…
What do many major churches in Southern France often lack?
<answer> transepts <context> The distinctive characteristic of French cathedrals, and those in Germany and Belgium that were strongly influenced by them, is their height and their impression of verticality. Each French cathedral tends to be stylistically unified in appearance when compared with an English cathedral whe...
how does a doorbell work?
<answer> A doorbell rings because there is a piece of flat metal that presses against a hot wire running beneath the button. When the metal touches it, the circuit is completed and the electrical current races toward the chime box, which is where the noise originates. <context> How Does a Doorbell Work? Electromagnets ...
Why do people take up hot yoga?
<answer> It works the muscles and forces out toxins. <context> Hot yoga is not terribly different from regular yoga. You will do the same poses and will need a yoga mat. However, the catch is that the temperature will be at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit and sometimes higher. The heat is what makes this type of yoga not ...
what caused infections in the civil war?
<answer> Disease <context> Apx. 29,000 casualties. As is often the case in wars and sieges, the majority of the deaths in the Civil war were caused by disease. Field hospitals often became centers for infection and disease as mass numbers of wounded soldiers would be housed together in filthy conditions with little or ...
How do you boil an egg fast?
<answer> Boiling an egg takes a while. Once the water starts to boil and the eggs are inside the boiling water, let the eggs boil for about 5 to 10 minutes. <context> Boiling an egg takes a while. Once the water starts to boil and the eggs are inside the boiling water, let the eggs boil for about 5 to 10 minutes. Caref...
what does elephant means mean in africa?
<answer> The elephant is a popular symbol in African art and jewelry. Symbolizing good luck, especially when the trunk is pointed upwards, the elephant often graces the walls of homes and can be found on many types of clothing. <context> The Elephant- The elephant is a popular symbol in African art and jewelry. Symboli...
how old is Allen Steed?
<answer> Steed was 19 <context> ST. GEORGE, Utah (CNN) -- A young man whose arranged marriage to a young cousin led to the conviction of polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs was charged Wednesday with her rape. Prosecutors filed the rape charge against Allen Steed, 26, a day after a jury found Jeffs guilty of two rape...
What country is Shanghai in?
<answer> . Do you know which city is the biggest in China? It's Shanghai. <context> Would you like to go to Beijing, our capital? It's far away from Guangdong. It's 2313 kilometers from Beijing to Guangdong. The city of Kunming is 2216 kilometers away from Guangdong. It's always very warm there. But it's very hot in su...
More than one person?
<answer> they could not fail to resent Patsy's choice of the boy as the proper heir of his uncle's fortune. <context> CHAPTER XXIII. PATSY ADOPTS AN UNCLE. Uncle John and Mr. Watson did not appear at dinner, being closeted in the former's room. This meal, however, was no longer a state function, being served by th...
Why do our mother's characteristics leave us an indelible impression?
<answer> Because the mother and her child are the centers of each other when her child is very young. <context> When we're little, our mother is the center of our attention, and we are the center of hers. So our mother's characteristics leave an indelible impression, and we are forever after attracted to people with he...
Wind turbines in the USA can now compete with what type of fuel?
<answer> conventional fossil fuels like coal <context> As of 2014, the wind industry in the USA is able to produce more power at lower cost by using taller wind turbines with longer blades, capturing the faster winds at higher elevations. This has opened up new opportunities and in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, the pric...
Tags are purchased in addition to what?
<answer> the hunting license <context> Hunting big game typically requires a "tag" for each animal harvested. Tags must be purchased in addition to the hunting license, and the number of tags issued to an individual is typically limited. In cases where there are more prospective hunters than the quota for that species,...
What was the flashlight called?
<answer> Hollow Flashlight <context> A 15-year-old student who invented a flashlight getting power from the holder's body heat is going home today from California with a big prize and a chance to do further research. Ann Makosinski was the only Canadian among the four winners at Google's international science competiti...
what is lubrication for?
<answer> Lubrication is used for reducing friction, heat, and wear when introduced as a film between solid surfaces. <context> Definition of lubricant. 1 1 : a substance (such as grease) capable of reducing friction, heat, and wear when introduced as a film between solid surfaces. 2 2 : something that lessens or prev...
where did it originate?
<answer> In the early hours of March 8, a Boeing 777 took off from Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur <context> Every day since March 8, people all over the world keep asking the same question: Where did Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 go? It turns out to be the biggest mystery in modern aviation history. In the early hour...
who became a marked man?
<answer> And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him. Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston <context> CHAPTER XI Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, an...
In which part of a magazine can we most probably find this article?
<answer> Society and the Arts. <context> "Benjamin Franklin," Walter Isaacson tells us at the beginning of his long (but never boring) new biography, "is the founding father who winks at us." By that, Isaacson explains, he means Franklin is the most human--and most modern--of the men who shaped the American republic. W...
Why are they special?
<answer> In the United States, these contests have been called "special elections" because they do not always occur on Election Day <context> By-elections also spelled bye-election (known as special elections in the United States, and bypolls in India) are used to fill elected offices that have become vacant between ge...
Where according to gross state product does Victoria rank in Australia?
<answer> second <context> The economy of Victoria is highly diversified: service sectors including financial and property services, health, education, wholesale, retail, hospitality and manufacturing constitute the majority of employment. Victoria's total gross state product (GSP) is ranked second in Australia, althoug...
Does one side think there was only one author of the Iliad?
<answer> One holds that most of the "Iliad" and (according to some) the "Odyssey" are the works of a single poet of genius <context> Homer ( , "Hómēros") is the name ascribed by the ancient Greeks to the legendary author of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey", two epic poems which are the central works of ancient Greek liter...
how old can a spix macaw get?
<answer> 20 to 30 years <context> 1 There are still occasional unconfirmed local reports of Spix’s macaw sightings in Serra da Capivara National Park. 2 Spix’s macaw is relatively long-lived, estimates suggest it could reach 20 to 30 years of age in the wild.
When was the case against Tulisa tried?
<answer> July 2014 <context> At her subsequent trial, the case against Tulisa collapsed at Southwark Crown Court in July 2014, with the judge commenting that there were "strong grounds" to believe that Mahmood had lied at a pre-trial hearing and tried to manipulate evidence against the co-defendant Tulisa. Tulisa was c...
What is the average teacher salary in usa 2013?
<answer> High school teachers was $55,360. <context> Salary Outlook. The BLS reports the median annual salary for high school teachers was $55,360 in 2013. The best-paid 10 percent in the field made approximately $86,720, while the bottom 10 percent made $37,230.Compensation is typically based on years of experience an...
What organization offered possible solutions Arab-Israeli conflict, which Nasser supported?
<answer> UN <context> Nasser mediated discussions between the pro-Western, pro-Soviet, and neutralist conference factions over the composition of the "Final Communique" addressing colonialism in Africa and Asia and the fostering of global peace amid the Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union. At Bandung Nasser ...
what is chitosan good for?
<answer> Chitosan is good for CKD patients. <context> 3. Prevent and control high blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the common symptoms in CKD, and the unwell controlled high blood pressure will cause further kidney damage. Taking chitosan can help prevent and control the high blood pressure, which will be ...
What's the best title of the passage?
<answer> Do you have a good sleep at night? <context> Everyone wants to be healthy. Then do you know how to keep in good health? You may say, "Having a balanced diet and doing exercise can help us." I agree with you. _ 1 In fact, good sleep is also very important. Lots of people in the world have sleep problems. They ...
Where did Dick stay in New York?
<answer> In a hotel. <context> Dick lived in England. One day in January he said to his wife, "I'm going to fly to New York next week because I've got some work there." "Where are you going to stay there?" his wife asked. "I don't know yet." Dick answered. "Please send me your address from there in a telegram ." His w...
What did the munitions workers create?
<answer> In 1886, Woolwich munitions workers founded the club as Dial Square <context> Arsenal was the first club from the south of England to join The Football League, in 1893. They entered the First Division in 1904, and have since accumulated the second most points. Relegated only once, in 1913, they continue the lo...
How old was the kid?
<answer> 10 <context> (CNN) -- The 54-year-old Michigan tree trimmer severely beaten after he accidentally struck a child who had stepped into the street earlier this month is breathing on his own, according to his daughter. "He is off the ventilator and is able to breathe on his own," Mandi Marie Utash posted Friday...
how long does a shingles rash take to appear?
<answer> Days to a week <context> The first symptom of shingles occurs several days to a week prior to the rash and includes a burning pain on the skin.The rash will look like small blisters with a red base.ave. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It is a painful skin rash that occurs during ad...
how many skittles in a bag?
<answer> 25 Skittles per ounce. <context> exists and is an alternate of . There are approximately 400 skittles in a 16 oz bag, or approximately 25 Skittles per ounce. There are approximately 400 skittles in a 16 oz bag, or approximately 25 Skittles per ounce.
Why were the English clubs banned from European competition in the 1980's?
<answer> English clubs were banned from European competition for five years following the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985. <context> Despite significant European success during the 1970s and early 1980s, the late '80s had marked a low point for English football. Stadiums were crumbling, supporters endured poor faciliti...
Some Slavs migrated with the movement of the Vandals to where?
<answer> Iberia and north Africa <context> According to eastern homeland theory, prior to becoming known to the Roman world, Slavic-speaking tribes were part of the many multi-ethnic confederacies of Eurasia – such as the Sarmatian, Hun and Gothic empires. The Slavs emerged from obscurity when the westward movement of ...
What is the phone number for the tire stop houston tx?
<answer> The phone number for the tire stop in Houston, Texas is 713 779-7243. <context> 4.510. 1 Discount Tire Store - Houston, TXTires 10 reviews on. 2 8598 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77071Cross Streets: Near the intersection of W Bellfort Ave and S Gessner RdNeighborhoods: Brays Oaks. ( 3 713) 779-7243. 4 discou...
When does the sea look beautiful?
<answer> When it is a fine day <context> The sea is very big. When you look at the map of the world, you will find there is more water than land. The sea covers three quarters of the world. It looks very pretty when the sun is shining on it. It can be very rough when there is a big wind. The sea is also very deep in so...
What did Hitchens think Burke supported preserving?
<answer> the ancestral and the immemorial <context> Burke believed that property was essential to human life. Because of his conviction that people desire to be ruled and controlled, the division of property formed the basis for social structure, helping develop control within a property-based hierarchy. He viewed the ...
did he walk with a limp?
<answer> made him limp for the rest of his life <context> Roald Dahl was one of the most successful writers of children's books. He sold millions of books all over the world. Many of his books have been made into films and videos. He is so famous that there is even a Roald Dahl Museum you can visit. Roald Dahl was born...
Where did that name come from?
<answer> thought so highly of her shooting ability <context> Annie Oakley was born in 1860 in Darke County, Ohio. Her family was very poor. She decided to help her family even when she was very young, so she learned to use a gun, and began hunting animals for food. She could shoot them without losing the important part...
Who really pumped up the volume?
<answer> Neil Young and Crazy Horse <context> (CNN) -- Each year, Grammy Week offers up a full calendar of events -- each one boasting a guest list more spectacular than the next. But this year, the most coveted ticket was Friday night's "2013 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute" honoring Bruce Springsteen. The eve...
was he a yankee or a southerner?
<answer> Yankee sailor <context> CHAPTER I LARRY AND HIS FRIENDS "Unless I miss my guess, Luke, we are going to have a storm." "Jest what I was thinking, Larry. And when it comes I allow as how it will be putty heavy," replied Luke Striker, casting an eye to the westward, where a small dark cloud was beginning to...
How long did Charles Osborne hiccup for?
<answer> His hiccups began one Sunday lunch time and continued day and night for two weeks. <context> For many people the subject of hiccups is a joke, but for Harry Mendes, a fifteen-year-old schoolboy from Birmingham, it was something quite different. His hiccups began one Sunday lunch time and continued day and nigh...
What rule do crawlers abide by when determining which sites to record?
<answer> robots exclusion standard <context> In 1996 Brewster Kahle, with Bruce Gilliat, developed software to crawl and download all publicly accessible World Wide Web pages, the Gopher hierarchy, the Netnews (Usenet) bulletin board system, and downloadable software. The information collected by these "crawlers" does ...
Does he have a lot of middle age fans?
<answer> Middle-aged tech execs aren't exactly Bieber's demographic <context> Las Vegas (CNN) -- For David Shafter, it should have been a dream: A crush of excited people swarming his booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show, where his startup is launching its first product. But all the people hoisting ca...
Gray color is often called what when referring to dogs?
<answer> blue <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 shows more behavioral and morpho...
What percentage of the Congo's gross domestic product did petroleum account for in 2008?
<answer> 65% <context> The economy is a mixture of village agriculture and handicrafts, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum, support services, and a government characterized by budget problems and overstaffing. Petroleum extraction has supplanted forestry as the mainstay of the economy. In 2008, oil sector ...
Is it in the Mediterranean Sea?
<answer> Caribbean <context> Jamaica () is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, consisting of the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles. The island, in area, lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic). Jamaica is the four...
Where is Station Pier located?
<answer> Port Phillip Bay <context> Ship transport is an important component of Melbourne's transport system. The Port of Melbourne is Australia's largest container and general cargo port and also its busiest. The port handled two million shipping containers in a 12-month period during 2007, making it one of the top fi...
is it still available?
<answer> On October 31, 2016, Amazon permanently shut down the Mobipocket website <context> Mobipocket SA is a French company incorporated in March 2000 that created the codice_1 e-book file format and produces the Mobipocket Reader software for mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDA) and desktop operating sys...
What military leader does the term Pyrrhic victory come from?
<answer> Pyrrhus <context> Despite early victories, Pyrrhus found his position in Italy untenable. Rome steadfastly refused to negotiate with Pyrrhus as long as his army remained in Italy. Facing unacceptably heavy losses from each encounter with the Roman army, Pyrrhus withdrew from the peninsula (hence the term "Pyrr...
Who is the ultimate rival of Barcelona?
<answer> Real Madrid <context> (CNN)Barcelona took full advantage of arch-rival Real Madrid's humiliating derby defeat to close the gap in the La Liga title race to just one point with thrilling 5-2 win over Athletic Bilbao Sunday. Lionel Messi gave Barca the perfect start by grabbing his 33rd goal of the season and ...
in pro per means?
<answer> Pro per means something slightly different, in that you can be represented by an attorney and still be pro per. <context> Pro se, in short, means you are pleading for yourself and allowing the court jurisdiction over the matter. Pro per means something slightly different, in that you can be represented by an a...
How many theaters did it play in?
<answer> (EW.com) -- Identity Thief (CinemaScore: B) fared even better than expected, bringing in $36.6 million over the weekend across 3,141 theaters. <context> (EW.com) -- Identity Thief (CinemaScore: B) fared even better than expected, bringing in $36.6 million over the weekend across 3,141 theaters. For comparison,...
what are the symptoms of gangrene?
<answer> 1 Skin discoloration — ranging from pale to blue, purple, black, bronze or red, depending on the type of gangrene you have. 2 A clear line between healthy and damaged skin. 3 Severe pain followed by a feeling of numbness. <context> When gangrene affects your skin, signs and symptoms may include: 1 Skin discol...
what is diagnosis of engineering?
<answer> In engineering, diagnosis is used to determine the causes of symptoms, mitigations, and solutions. <context> Diagnosis is the identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon. Diagnosis is used in many different disciplines with variations in the use of logic, analytics, and experience to determi...
How is the weather in ullapool in august?
<answer> The maximum temperature will be 20℃ (or 67℉) on Tuesday. <context> Weekly Weather Report for Ullapool, United Kingdom. Looking at the weather in Ullapool, United Kingdom over the next 7 days, the maximum temperature will be 20℃ (or 67℉) on Tuesday 22nd August at around 3 pm. In the same week the minimum temper...
Who performed at the New Palace Theatre in the 1930s?
<answer> Charlie Chaplin <context> Built in 1815, Union Street was at the heart of Plymouth's historical culture. It became known as the servicemen's playground, as it was where sailors from the Royal Navy would seek entertainment of all kinds. During the 1930s, there were 30 pubs and it attracted such performers as Ch...
Which areas were least vulnerable to disease?
<answer> most isolated areas <context> The most widely accepted estimate for the Middle East, including Iraq, Iran and Syria, during this time, is for a death rate of about a third. The Black Death killed about 40% of Egypt's population. Half of Paris's population of 100,000 people died. In Italy, the population of Flo...
What enticed him to try it?
<answer> He heard the publishing house pays the writers a lot. <context> Robert lives in a small town. Five years ago, when he was nineteen, he finished middle school. He didn't like any subjects except playing when he was at school. Of course he learned nothing and the bosses wouldn't use a man like him. He has to st...
why phosphorous is detrimental for welding?
<answer> Because it increases strength and hardness. <context> Phosphorus, 15P30.973761. Phosphorus increases strength and hardness, but at the expense of ductility and impact to toughness, especially in higher carbon steels that are quenched and tempered. As such its content in most steel is limited to a maximum of 0....
what does over strategy mean?
<answer> Strategy is a pattern in actions over time. <context> Strategy is a pattern in actions over time; for example, a company that regularly markets very expensive products is using a high end strategy. Strategy is position; that is, it reflects decisions to offer particular products or services in particular marke...
What court made the decision?
<answer> federal appeals court <context> (CNN) -- A federal appeals court has upheld an obstruction of justice conviction against Barry Bonds, according to court documents released Friday. The court ruled that the evasiveness of the testimony the former baseball star gave to a grand jury investigating sales of perfor...
How is the weather in athens ,greece celsius?
<answer> The weather in Athens, Greece over the next 7 days, the maximum temperature will be 19℃ or 66℉ on Sunday 25th February at around 2 pm. In the same week the minimum temperature will be 8℃ or 47℉ on Tuesday 20th February at around 5 am. <context> Weekly Weather Report for Athens, Greece. Looking at the weather i...
Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and peaks in the Pennine Alps cosist of what?
<answer> layers of rock from the various orogenies <context> The core regions of the Alpine orogenic belt have been folded and fractured in such a manner that erosion created the characteristic steep vertical peaks of the Swiss Alps that rise seemingly straight out of the foreland areas. Peaks such as Mont Blanc, the M...
How many points did the low self - respect participants get after repeating the self - help book phrase?
<answer> An average of 10 points. <context> Canadian experts have found that so - called self - help books may actually do more harm than good to people who really need help.Researchers say that individuals with low respect felt much worse after repeating positive statements about themselves. In their study, psycholo...
What was his occupation then?
<answer> 1956, when he was a United States senator. <context> (CNN) -- At an auction at a gallery in New York recently, a piece of artwork sold for a higher price than had been anticipated by the auctioneers: $4,080. It wasn't a very big piece of art -- just 8-by-10 inches. Technically, it wasn't even art. It was a g...
Who announced his death?
<answer> the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute said <context> (CNN) -- The Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, who helped lead the civil rights movement, has died, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute said Wednesday. He was 89. Shuttlesworth is among the iconic figures honored in the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame at...
How many children did John have with mistresses during his first marriage?
<answer> five <context> John's personal life greatly affected his reign. Contemporary chroniclers state that John was sinfully lustful and lacking in piety. It was common for kings and nobles of the period to keep mistresses, but chroniclers complained that John's mistresses were married noblewomen, which was considere...
Who has a pet?
<answer> The family across the street <context> The family across the street has a cat. He is a cute black kitty named Dillon. The cat is about two years old, and the family has had him for about a year. He is an indoor cat who is not allowed to go outside. The children like to play with Dillon because he still acts li...
What did Mrs. Riley do to the two youths?
<answer> She taught them a lesson. <context> One night, Mrs. Riley, an elderly woman, was walking along a dark London street. She was carrying her handbag in one hand and a plastic carrier bag in the other. There was nobody else in the street except two youths. They were standing in a dark shop doorway. One of them was...
When was it besieged?
<answer> between 1642 and 1646 <context> Plymouth (i/ˈplɪməθ/) is a city on the south coast of Devon, England, about 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) west-south-west of London, between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west where they join Plymouth Sound to form the...
What RIM weapon permits mid-flight course adjustments?
<answer> RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile <context> If current trends continue, missiles will replace gun systems completely in "first line" service.[citation needed] Guns are being increasingly pushed into specialist roles, such as the Dutch Goalkeeper CIWS, which uses the GAU-8 Avenger 30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun ...
how tall is the floyd monument?
<answer> 100-foot <context> The Sergeant Floyd Monument, a 100-foot obelisk, marks the final resting-place of Sergeant Charles Floyd, Jr. The Sergeant Floyd Monument commemorates Sergeant Charles Floyd, Jr., the only member of the Corps of Discovery to die on the journey.
What happened to his mother?
<answer> She died. <context> A teenage boy couldn't stand his parents' family rules, so he left home. He wanted to be famous, but he had poor education and several years later, he had to ask for food on the street for a living. Now his mother has died. His father is an old man. But he is still looking for his son. He h...
What problem do the speakers talk about?
<answer> Whether teachers should give homework to students. <context> Nowadays they are giving homework even during the holidays and I hate that very much. But I think there is a reason for it. Homework is given so that we can remember whatever we have learnt. Regular drilling and repetition make perfect. But teachers ...
Who is this article about?
<answer> (CNN) -- Long before Chen Guangcheng became internationally known as a human rights crusader, villagers near his home knew him as the man to go to when they had trouble with local authorities. <context> (CNN) -- Long before Chen Guangcheng became internationally known as a human rights crusader, villagers nea...
can having ice cream before bed not let you sleep?
<answer> Yes,if you have a giant bowl of chocolate chip ice cream, you can forget about getting a good night's sleep. <context> Having a small bowl of low-fat yogurt or milk before bed won't do any harm. But if you have a giant bowl of chocolate chip ice cream, you can forget about getting a good night's sleep. Ice cre...
What theory describes the implied egalitarianism of Neolithic societies?
<answer> Marxist concept of primitive communism <context> Control of labour and inter-group conflict is characteristic of corporate-level or 'tribal' groups, headed by a charismatic individual; whether a 'big man' or a proto-chief, functioning as a lineage-group head. Whether a non-hierarchical system of organization e...
Why not London?
<answer> she knew London, <context> CHAPTER XVII. THE INDUSTRIAL MAGNATE In Beldover, there was both for Ursula and for Gudrun an interval. It seemed to Ursula as if Birkin had gone out of her for the time, he had lost his significance, he scarcely mattered in her world. She had her own friends, her own activities,...