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When were closing arguments?
<answer> Closing arguments were made Friday <context> (CNN) -- Closing arguments were made Friday in the trial of Steven Hayes, the man accused of killing three members of a Connecticut family in a 2007 home invasion. Jurors are expected to begin deliberations as early as midday Monday. Hayes, 47, who has entered a...
How many copies did Whitesnake's 1987 self title album sell?
<answer> 17 million <context> Established acts benefited from the new commercial climate, with Whitesnake's self-titled album (1987) selling over 17 million copies, outperforming anything in Coverdale's or Deep Purple's catalogue before or since. It featured the rock anthem "Here I Go Again '87" as one of 4 UK top 20 s...
Who took over for parents?
<answer> neighbors <context> Zhao Hua is a student from a university. He has led a group of university student volunteers since last year. They help children at a primary school with their studies and daily lives. "When I was a small child," Zhao said, "I knew March 5th was a day for people to learn from Lei Feng and h...
does rpm change pto speed?
<answer> Yes, PTO is made by moving the speed lever on the left side of the PTO housing to the correct position, back for 540 rpm and forward for 1000 rpm. <context> The ratio change on the 2-speed PTO is made by moving the speed lever on the left side of the PTO housing to the correct position, back for 540 rpm and fo...
At the time that he died, what did he own?
<answer> At his death, he owned little more than a few clothes, his eyeglasses, a book, and his rice bowl. <context> Every successful independence movement needs a leader. The leader of the Indian independence movement was Mohandas Gandhi. He was born into a Hindu family. As a young man, Gandhi studied law in London. T...
which party dominates most of the rest of florida ?
<answer> Republicans, made up mostly of white conservatives, have dominated throughout much of the rest of Florida <context> In 1998, Democratic voters dominated areas of the state with a high percentage of racial minorities and transplanted white liberals from the northeastern United States, known colloquially as "sno...
How old was Lady Thatcher when she became prime minister?
<answer> 53 <context> Baroness Thatcher, Britain's greatest post-war prime minister, died at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke (a disease related to blood vessels in the brain), her family announced on 8 April 2013. Her son, Sir Mark, and daughter Carol confirmed her death that morning. zxxk Margaret Thatcher, dau...
How are their shows funded?
<answer> The services are funded by a television licence. <context> BBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The corporation, which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal charter since 1927, has produced television programmes from its own since 1932, although the start...
Who can be a difficult person to someone else?
<answer> Anyone. <context> They are out there. They may be your friends, your teachers or your parents. Anyone can be a difficult person to someone else. It is important to see if you are with a difficult person. The first solution to any problem is that you realize the problem. Most of the time, difficult people do n...
Who did they fight against?
<answer> Pagan achieved their last victory over the Gospel of the Christian <context> CHAPTER 6. AN APPRENTICESHIP TO THE TEMPLE. The action of our characters during the night included in the last two chapters has now come to a pause. Vetranio is awaiting his guests for the banquet; Numerian is in the chapel, prepa...
what acids are in oranges?
<answer> Citric acid and ascorbic acid <context> You can obtain hydroxycinnamic acids by eating citrus fruits, like oranges, in your daily diet. Citric acid, found in all citrus fruits, adds the sour taste to lemons, limes, grapefruit and oranges. Citric acid is added to other food products, such as candy, soda and jui...
was there any objection?
<answer> there is some trades union objection <context> CHAPTER XVII THREE DAYS Lincoln awaited Graham in an apartment beneath the flying stages. He seemed curious to learn all that had happened, pleased to hear of the extraordinary delight and interest which Graham took in flying. Graham was in a mood of enthusia...
Which statement is supported by the parents who hold the opposite opinion?
<answer> The way to educate children should agree with their age. <context> A father in Wuhan, nicknamed "Eagle Dad" for his controversial parenting style, has dismissed critics' claims that he pushes his 4-year-old son too hard. Police officer Wang Shaoyan came under the spotlight this month after his child took part ...
How did Lucius Columella recommend that one go abbout the business of domesticating ducks.?
<answer> collect wildfowl eggs and put them under a broody hen, <context> Clay models of ducks found in China dating back to 4000 BC may indicate the domestication of ducks took place there during the Yangshao culture. Even if this is not the case, domestication of the duck took place in the Far East at least 1500 year...
Along with class and race, what is regarded as an essential category of historical analysis?
<answer> gender <context> The history of emotions has become an increasingly popular topic recently, with some scholars arguing that it is an essential category of analysis, not unlike class, race, or gender. Historians, like other social scientists, assume that emotions, feelings and their expressions are regulated in...
In what year did the aristocracy move from the King's palace at Versailles to Paris?
<answer> 1720 <context> The creation of the public sphere has been associated with two long-term historical trends: the rise of the modern nation state and the rise of capitalism. The modern nation state, in its consolidation of public power, created by counterpoint a private realm of society independent of the state, ...
how many spaces after the date in a letter?
<answer> Four lines of spacing. <context> There should be two lines (returns) between each single-spaced element or paragraph, with the exception of the space between the date and the body of the letter, where there should be four lines' worth of spacing. Use a common type face (font), preferably with serifs, in 10- or...
How many species of animals were recorded in Egypt?
<answer> 15,000 <context> The plan stated that the following numbers of species of different groups had been recorded from Egypt: algae (1483 species), animals (about 15,000 species of which more than 10,000 were insects), fungi (more than 627 species), monera (319 species), plants (2426 species), protozoans (371 speci...
Where were his hands?
<answer> Then of a sudden he placed both hands into his trouser pockets <context> CHAPTER XII FAIR AND FOUL FIGHTING As Dick went down, Tom and Sam uttered cries of chagrin and horror. The eldest Rover had been struck on the chin, and the blood was flowing from a deep scratch. "Get up! Get up, Dick!" cried Tom. ...
I assume Hamad is quite rich?
<answer> understood to have some 200 cars including seven Mercedes 500 SELs painted in different colors of the rainbow wh <context> Every child has written their names on the beach at some point. But whereas most people's "handwriting" is washed away, one super-rich Arab sheikh has ensure that his graffiti will last...
What did the man mean by saying "It`s Ok if you can`t find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother."?
<answer> People are more important than things. <context> When I was ten, my mother worked all day so I had to take care of my younger brother. At that time my little brother was about four years old and he missed mum all the time. One day, after I had given him his dinner, he started crying for mum. He was so young an...
In what dynasties did poets congregate in Nanjing?
<answer> the Tang and Song dynasties <context> Being one of the four ancient capitals of China, Nanjing has always been a cultural centre attracting intellectuals from all over the country. In the Tang and Song dynasties, Nanjing was a place where poets gathered and composed poems reminiscent of its luxurious past; dur...
What's one likely cause of that?
<answer> True, there was castle wall and turret above, but on this, the weather side, there had likewise been a slight crumbling, which had been neglected, perhaps from over security, perhaps on account of the extreme difficulty of repairing <context> CHAPTER 11. FETTERS BROKEN Then long and loud the victor shout Fr...
how much do sba loans cost?
<answer> There is a 2.625% guarantee fee paid to the SBA while for loans over $1,000,000, there is a 2.8125% guarantee fee. <context> For loans between $700,001 - $1,000,000, there is a 2.625% guarantee fee paid to the SBA while for loans over $1,000,000, there is a 2.8125% guarantee fee. Bank closing costs typically a...
What century was the architect Le Corbusier in?
<answer> 20th-century <context> On the difference between the ideals of architecture and mere construction, the renowned 20th-century architect Le Corbusier wrote: "You employ stone, wood, and concrete, and with these materials you build houses and palaces: that is construction. Ingenuity is at work. But suddenly you t...
Who was Kerry's most influential professor?
<answer> H. Bradford Westerfield <context> In his sophomore year, Kerry became the Chairman of the Liberal Party of the Yale Political Union, and a year later he served as President of the Union. Amongst his influential teachers in this period was Professor H. Bradford Westerfield, who was himself a former President of...
How is the weather in a coruna spain?
<answer> A Coruna, Spain daytime temperature is going to reach 59 degrees Fahrenheit and the temperature is going to dip to 54 degrees Fahrenheit at night. <context> A Coruna, Spain weather text for Thu 15 th February. The A Coruna, Spain weather is going to be light rain shower. A Coruna, Spain visibility is going to ...
Who might that be?
<answer> Thomas Hobbes, strongly opposed it <context> Separation of powers is a political doctrine originating in the writings of Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws where he urged for a constitutional government with three separate branches of government. Each of the three branches would have defined abilities to ch...
Why was Professor David Graeber retired during the strike?
<answer> he came to the defense of a student who was involved in campus labor issues. <context> Yale has a history of difficult and prolonged labor negotiations, often culminating in strikes. There have been at least eight strikes since 1968, and The New York Times wrote that Yale has a reputation as having the worst r...
what is the cause of livedo reticularis?
<answer> Due to side effects of certain drugs such as hydroxyurea. <context> Livedo Reticularis may occur as a result of side effects of certain drugs such as hydroxyurea. Causes: A number of conditions may be associated with the appearance of this condition. A few of them are mentioned below: Sneddon’s syndrome: it is...
When was the production of Presidential dollar coins suspended?
<answer> December 13, 2011 <context> The United States Mint produces Proof Sets specifically for collectors and speculators. Silver Proofs tend to be the standard designs but with the dime, quarter, and half dollar containing 90% silver. Starting in 1983 and ending in 1997, the Mint also produced proof sets containing ...
what is a muscle pump?
<answer> The tight blood congested feeling in a muscle after it has been intensely trained. <context> The Pump is the tight, blood-congested feeling in a muscle after it has been intensely trained. Muscle pump is caused by a rapid influx of blood into the muscles to remove fatigue toxins and replace supplies of fuel an...
Why was Sam angry with his friends?
<answer> Because he thought they laughed at him. <context> Something bad happened to sam this morning. He fell over and broke his nose in the school hallway. When Sam looked up, he saw his friends. "Are you OK?" They asked him. But he didn't say anything to them. He stood up and ran to the classroom quickly. Sam put hi...
Who ran the Hellenistic states of Asia and Egypt?
<answer> Greco-Macedonian administrators and governors <context> The Hellenistic states of Asia and Egypt were run by an occupying imperial elite of Greco-Macedonian administrators and governors propped up by a standing army of mercenaries and a small core of Greco-Macedonian settlers. Promotion of immigration from Gre...
how many gallons of fuel yukon denali?
<answer> 26 gallons <context> The gm. Yukon Denali holds 26 gallons of fuel. The estimated fuel mileage is 15mpg in the city, 21 mpg highway. 2 people found this useful.
can arch supports cause pain?
<answer> Yes, arch supports cause pain. <context> Common Causes • • • • • • • • • • • • •. Arch pain is most often caused by strained ligaments or tendons. If the pain is toward the distal portion of the arch (closer to the big toe), it may be related to the attachment of the plantar fascia, which is a major ligament s...
Which of the following is mentioned in the text?
<answer> Cars will be able to drive automatically . <context> Welcome to your future life! You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150, so at 40, you're not old at all. A...
what is an abnormal immune response?
<answer> Killer T cells <context> The main response of the immune system to tumors is to destroy the abnormal cells using killer T cells, sometimes with the assistance of helper T cells. Tumor antigens are presented on MHC class I molecules in a similar way to viral antigens. This allows killer T cells to recognize the...
How can a syllable be added or deleted in prose sung texts?
<answer> by subdividing or combining notes <context> Translation of sung texts is generally much more restrictive than translation of poetry, because in the former there is little or no freedom to choose between a versified translation and a translation that dispenses with verse structure. One might modify or omit rhym...
what is mullet haircut?
<answer> The mullet haircut is a classic style that has always attracted varied opinions from men, but it still makes an incredible option for your hair. <context> The mullet haircut is a classic style that has always attracted varied opinions from men, but it still makes an incredible option for your hair. Whether you...
The term Ashkenazi also refers to what?
<answer> the nusach Ashkenaz <context> The term Ashkenazi also refers to the nusach Ashkenaz (Hebrew, "liturgical tradition", or rite) used by Ashkenazi Jews in their Siddur (prayer book). A nusach is defined by a liturgical tradition's choice of prayers, order of prayers, text of prayers and melodies used in the singi...
what is blackbird based on?
<answer> Blackbird is based on Bach's Bourrée in E minor. <context> McCartney has said that the fingerpicked guitar lines of Blackbird, written at his Scotland farm soon after he returned from India, were loosely based on Bach's Bourrée in E minor, which he and Harrison used to practice in their early years. The blackb...
Why did Delta give the author's family credits?
<answer> They took a later flight. <context> Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family's last vacation. It was my six-year-old son's winter break form school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the ...
how many sets of brothers died on uss arizona?
<answer> 23 sets of brothers died on USS Arizona. <context> There were 37 confirmed pairs or trios of brothers assigned to USS Arizona on December 7, 1941. Of these 77 men, 62 were killed, and 23 sets of brothers died. Only one full set of brothers, Kenneth and Russell Warriner, survived the attack; Kenneth was away at...
What year was the Protectorate of Western Regions created in?
<answer> 60 BC <context> From roughly 115 to 60 BC, Han forces fought the Xiongnu over control of the oasis city-states in the Tarim Basin. Han was eventually victorious and established the Protectorate of the Western Regions in 60 BC, which dealt with the region's defense and foreign affairs. The Han also expanded sou...
Why didn't Beethoven have a happy life in his childhood? _ .?
<answer> Both B and C <context> Beethoven, a famous musician in the world, was born in Germany in 1770. In his childhood Beethoven didn't have a happy life.His father was a singer. When he was only four, his father began to make him practise hour after hour on different musical instruments . If he did not put his heart...
What value of a capacitor is varied when vibration moves the conducting plates? ?
<answer> the capacitance <context> Capacitors, especially ceramic capacitors, and older designs such as paper capacitors, can absorb sound waves resulting in a microphonic effect. Vibration moves the plates, causing the capacitance to vary, in turn inducing AC current. Some dielectrics also generate piezoelectricity. T...
how much does the xbox one x?
<answer> The Xbox One X is a $499 console. <context> And then, on Sunday, June 11, reality hit – the Xbox One X is a $499 console. That’s a hard number for gamers to swallow, especially after the whiffed swing that was the original Xbox One launch. With this price point in mind, the team at Eurogamer‘s Digital Foundry ...
How do you cite a kindle bookmla?
<answer> The APA recommends a similar approach to citing ebooks : For the reference list entry, you’ll need to include the type of e-book version you read (two examples are the Kindle DX version and the Adobe Digital Editions version) <context> The APA recommends a similar approach to citing ebooks : For the reference ...
When did Neil know who wrote the words on the school main road?
<answer> Ten years ago. <context> The day before yesterday, when Peter's family were having dinner, Father raised an interesting question, "Was there anything in our past that we feel ashamed of, guilty about, or regretted? Maybe we can find ways to say sorry, or take some action to right any wrong doing." This seemed ...
how many families did he end up finding?
<answer> 24 <context> Conor Grennan was unwilling to be a volunteer . The 29-year-old American was not sure if he had the skills or a strong feeling for it. However, he went to work at an orphanage in Nepal. His first thought was to make people impressed. "I thought that if I volunteered just once. I could retell the s...
how long does neuropathy last after chemo?
<answer> 3-5 months <context> Symptoms may appear the to be the strongest just after your chemotherapy treatment, and can last until 3-5 months after treatment has been completed. Symptoms may lessen over time, but it's a gradual process that requires several months to resolve.
How did Ted learn the answer to his question about insects' flight in zero gravity?
<answer> By watching the video film made by the astronauts. <context> Many people watched the lift-off of the space shuttle Columbia on March 21, 1982. But none watched more closely than eighteen-year-old Ted, as Ted's insects were on board the shuttle. The Shuttle Student Involvement Program invited students to make a...
Do Johnny and her love each other?
<answer> A quick story that's not specifically true but is likely true for many a person: Suzie has a new beau, Johnny, and they are, oh, so in love. Like, two straws, one milkshake in love. And Suzie detests sharing because she's an only child, so you know that's big. <context> (CNN) -- Last week, we clued you in to ...
What is Rowling famous for?
<answer> J.K. Rowling is the writer of Harry Potter, which is now one of the bestsellers in the world. <context> J.K. Rowling is the writer of Harry Potter, which is now one of the bestsellers in the world. J.K. Rowling was born in Bristol on July 31st, 1965. She has one sister who is two years younger than her. Both g...
what is an air freight forwarder?
<answer> Air freight forwarding is the process of transporting the traders’ goods to its destination. <context> Air freight forwarding is the process of transporting the traders’ goods to its destination. Air freight forwarding can ship up to 43,000 lbs of cargo. Air freight forwarding services assure that merchandise ...
When did the quake take place in Ya'an? On _ .?
<answer> Saturday morning <context> YUXI, China -- Many people of this city in southwester China spent Saturday night in tents, too scared to sleep in their homes after an earthquake which killed 188 people early that morning. Countless homes were destroyed and lots of people became homeless after the earthquake which ...
Is Duke part of the Big Ten conference?
<answer> Duke's sports teams compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference <context> Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power indust...
when is pancake week?
<answer> In February or March. <context> Shrove Tuesday (known in some countries as Pancake Day) is a day in February or March, preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), which is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes. This moveable festival is determined by Easter.
which nursing essential is about patient centered care?
<answer> A systematic problem <context> 1. A systematic problem-solving processin the care of patients and theirfamilies. A. Use clinical reasoning and knowledgebased on the baccalaureate degreenursing program of study, evidence-based practice outcomes, and researchstudies as the basis for decision-makingand comprehens...
How is the weather in phoenix, arizona?
<answer> In Phoenix, Arizona the summers are sweltering and dry, the winters are cool, and it is mostly clear year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 45°F to 107°F and is rarely below 38°F or above 112°F. <context> Average Weather in Phoenix Arizona, United States. In Phoenix, the...
How long had Larry Wallington worked for the university?
<answer> Wallington was a 10-year university employee <context> (CNN) -- A man apparently angry over a poor performance evaluation entered an Ohio State University maintenance building early Tuesday and opened fire, killing a manager before turning the gun on himself, police said. Larry Wallington, 48, a building ser...
Did he hurt his arm?
<answer> I've hurt my leg! <context> The snow went on falling, and they could see only a few meters in front of them. "We should go back," said Judy.She was afraid. "But where is the path ?" Everything was covered with snow.The sky was grey."What's the time?" asked Paul.Judy looked at her watch."Nearly 5 o'clock.It get...
What had she done the night before?
<answer> waited up <context> That was my grandmother's first Christmas without Grandfather. When my parents and I arrived at her little house ,we found she had waited up all night for us. Grandfather had always said that the Christmas tree was the most important decoration of all. So first we took out the beautiful tre...
Based on year 2000 data, where is GE ranked among the largest corporate producers of air pollution in the US?
<answer> fourth-largest <context> GE has a history of some of its activities giving rise to large-scale air and water pollution. Based on year 2000 data, researchers at the Political Economy Research Institute listed the corporation as the fourth-largest corporate producer of air pollution in the United States, with mo...
What is the economic status of the Manchester part of Richmond?
<answer> impoverished <context> The portion of the city south of the James River is known as the Southside. Neighborhoods in the city's Southside area range from affluent and middle class suburban neighborhoods Westover Hills, Forest Hill, Southampton, Stratford Hills, Oxford, Huguenot Hills, Hobby Hill, and Woodland H...
what is a residential subletting?
<answer> An agreement between the original property tenant and a new tenant, called the subtenant <context> Document for Lawyers and Landlords. A residential sublease agreement is an agreement between the original property tenant and a new tenant, called the subtenant.. This agreement is useful when the original tenant...
Who was the first Page 3 topless model?
<answer> Stephanie Rahn <context> Sex was used as an important element in the content and marketing the paper from the start, which Lamb believed was the most important part of his readers' lives. The first topless Page 3 model appeared on 17 November 1970, German-born Stephanie Rahn; she was tagged as a "Birthday Suit...
Delhi Transport Company owns the world's largest fleet of buses powered by what type of fuel?
<answer> compressed natural gas <context> New Delhi has one of India's largest bus transport systems. Buses are operated by the state-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), which owns largest fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG)-fueled buses in the world. Personal vehicles especially cars also form a major chunk of ...
What numbered season did Arenafootball2 in 2009?
<answer> tenth <context> Although the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create "a long-term plan to improve its economic model". In doing ...
What did Ron's father think about his leaving school?
<answer> He thought his son was doing the right thing. <context> At sixteen Ron Mackie might have stayed at school, but the future called to him excitedly. Get out the classroom into a job." it said, and Ron obeyed .His father ,supporting the decision, found a place for him in a supermarket. "You are lucky, Ron", he sa...
Was the teacher wrong about his math ability?
<answer> He rejected the idea <context> Alfred Alder, a famous psychiatrist, had an interesting experience. When he was a small boy he got off to a poor start in arithmetic. His teacher got the idea that he had no ability in arithmetic, and told his parents what she thought in order that they would not expect too much ...
how many us dollars are currently in circulation?
<answer> The United States denominations are $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. <context> Large denominations of United States currency. Large denominations of United States currency greater than $100 were circulated by the United States Treasury until 1969. Since then, the U.S. dollar has only been issued in seven de...
what are examples of nanotechnology?
<answer> The evolution of the video game is an example of nanotechnology. <context> DVD “bumps” to store information are 320 nanometers wide. The world of electronics has been using many of the key methods shared by other nanotechnology disciplines for many years. As an example, think of the evolution of the video game...
who is its target audience now?
<answer> but today it is primarily towards teenagers <context> MTV (originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable and satellite television channel owned by Viacom Media Networks (a division of Viacom) and headquartered in New York City. Launched on August 1, 1981, the channel originally aired musi...
Why did the woman clerk show more respect for the author?
<answer> Because she thought the author did admirable work. <context> A woman named Emily renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, or are you just a ..." "...
Does he think she should have kept the engagement?
<answer> "No," he answered; "not exactly lenient. But the thing may not be so bad as you think--and one must make allowances. Then, a broken engagement reflects upon both parties. Even if one of them has an unquestionable grievance, it proves that that person acted very rashly in making a promise in the first instance....
Had they been there long?
<answer> The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture <context> CHAPTER X. As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely. The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingres...
What was an issue found with Berliner's records initially? ?
<answer> poor sound quality <context> Lateral-cut disc records were developed in the United States by Emile Berliner, who named his system the "gramophone", distinguishing it from Edison's wax cylinder "phonograph" and Columbia's wax cylinder "graphophone". Berliner's earliest discs, first marketed in 1889, but only in...
Versus painting where?
<answer> A key principle of Impressionism was to paint outdoors rather than inside a studio <context> (CNN) -- They were a Parisian group of artists that gave birth to the Impressionism art movement, so it is perhaps fitting that one of their devotees records the French Open with those broad brushstrokes. Year after ...
Roughly how many clubs are ran at the university?
<answer> over 400 <context> Students at the University of Chicago run over 400 clubs and organizations known as Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs). These include cultural and religious groups, academic clubs and teams, and common-interest organizations. Notable extracurricular groups include the University of Chic...
How many diners were there?
<answer> the four. <context> CHAPTER III They had dinner in the open-air, tree-walled dining-room, and Saxon noted that it was Billy who paid the reckoning for the four. They knew many of the young men and women at the other tables, and greetings and fun flew back and forth. Bert was very possessive with Mary, almost...
Kairomones are a type of what?
<answer> semiochemicals <context> Chemical communications in animals rely on a variety of aspects including taste and smell. Chemoreception is the physiological response of a sense organ (i.e. taste or smell) to a chemical stimulus where the chemicals act as signals to regulate the state or activity of a cell. A semioc...
When did the modern Romance Languages start evolving from Vulgar Latin?
<answer> are the modern languages that evolved from Vulgar Latin between the sixth and ninth centuries <context> The Romance languages (sometimes called the Romanic languages, Latin languages, or Neo-Latin languages) are the modern languages that evolved from Vulgar Latin between the sixth and ninth centuries and that ...
What's the purpose of the text?
<answer> To describe the author's life in Madrid. <context> I chose to study in Madrid because I had a desire to learn Spanish. My first impressions of Madrid were incredible. It was before the New Year that I arrived in Madrid for the first time. While traveling to my Spanish friend's house in a taxi, I appreciated th...
How did Kapur check his idea on better learning?
<answer> By group comparations. <context> Work Your Mind Here's something to think about the next time you ask your teacher for help: struggling with schoolwork on your own can help you learn. According to a recent study, the more you struggle while you are learning new information, the better you can remember it later...
Which contestant was removed from the competition for not revealing his police record?
<answer> Corey Clark <context> Corey Clark was disqualified during the finals for having an undisclosed police record; however, he later alleged that he and Paula Abdul had an affair while on the show and that this contributed to his expulsion. Clark also claimed that Abdul gave him preferential treatment on the show d...
Who is the largest vegetable producing district in the state?
<answer> Solan <context> Though the state is deficient in food grains, it has gained a lot in other spheres of agricultural production such as seed potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives and fig. Seed potato is mostly grown in the Shimla, Kullu and Lahaul areas. Special effo...
How much should a child pay to go into Peace Park?
<answer> Ten yuan. <context> Events Long March exhibit The Shanghai History Museum is putting on exhibition to remember the Long March which took place 75 years ago. More than 220 photos and 40 other things are on show. All the exhibition is explained in Chinese. The show will end on November 20. Time: 10:00 a.m.--4:0...
How old is she?
<answer> Ailina Tsarnaev, 24 <context> The sister of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect was arrested in New York City on Wednesday for allegedly making a bomb threat, police said. Ailina Tsarnaev, 24, sister of Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was charged with aggravated harassment after a bomb threat was made by pho...
Why is the old man's granddaughter is surprised?
<answer> Because she doesn't believe her grandfather lost his way home. <context> There is an old man living with his granddaughter. Every morning the old man goes out for a walk in the park and comes home at half past twelve for lunch. But one morning a police car stops outside the house at twelve. One of the policem...
is fracking illegal?
<answer> Yes, the town became the first in Texas to ban hydraulic fracturing. <context> Months ago, the town became the first in Texas to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in their area. Fracking is a method of shale gas extraction that uses large amounts of water pumped at high pressure into channels drilled into...
What's the main idea of the passage?
<answer> Food as status. <context> "Food in France is still primarily about pleasure,"says Mark Singer, technical director of cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris."Cooking and eating are both pastimes and pleasure."The French might start their day with bread, butter, jam, and perhaps something hot to drink -- it's a tim...
Which country grows it the most?
<answer> The answer is India. <context> Which country grows the most tea? The answer is India. It grows three times as much as China. Which country drinks the most tea? It's neither China nor Japan. It's Great Britain. In the wild, tea plants may be 30 feet tall. But a plant grown for market is pruned. Pruning keeps th...
what color is a water moccasin?
<answer> It has dark colors, with brown, black and olive green. <context> The water moccasin, commonly referred to as a cottonmouth, ... The water moccasin has dark colors, with brown, black and olive green... Water snakes are often mistaken for water moccasins, also called cottonmouths, but since one is harmless and t...
The resurgence of traditional pop was one of the factors that led to what change in the music market?
<answer> widening of the market <context> The early 1990s marked the softening of urban R&B at the same time alternative rock emerged and traditional pop saw a significant resurgence. This in part led to a widening of the market, not only allowing to cater to more niche markets, but it also became customary for artists...
Does Puerto Rico have many English speaking residents?
<answer> the territory was never hit with a massive influx of millions of English speakers like the vast territory acquired from Mexico 50 years earlier. <context> For decades, the U.S. federal government strenuously tried to force Puerto Ricans to adopt English, to the extent of making them use English as the primary ...
when does a star form from a nebula?
<answer> A star forms a nebula when it runs out of fuel. <context> A star forms a nebula when it runs out of fuel. The star either becomes a red giant or a supergiant, then the star would be blown off into space either by expansion or exp…losion. The outer layers, which was released into space, would become a nebula...
how many are larger than it?
<answer> Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse and Lille. <context> Bordeaux (; Gascon Occitan: "") is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France. The municipality (commune) of Bordeaux proper has a population of 243,626 (2012). Together with its suburbs and satellite towns, Bordeaux...
is he expected to win his contest?
<answer> The primary in solidly red Nebraska might have been the high-water mark for the tea party in this cycle. Ben Sasse, a former Bush administration official who was endorsed by high-profile conservatives like Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin as well as the Club for Growth and other well-funded conservative groups, beat h...