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what does the year of the goat sign represent?
<answer> The goat sign represent occurring in a 12-year cycle. <context> The Goat comes 8th in the Chinese zodiac. Years of the Goat include: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027... According to Chinese astrology, each year is associated with an animal sign, occurring in a 12-year cycle. For example, 20...
How frequent is snow in the Southwest of the state?
<answer> very rare <context> Southern California contains a Mediterranean climate, with infrequent rain and many sunny days. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are a bit warm or mild and wet. Serious rain can occur unusually. In the summers, temperature ranges are 90-60's while as winters are 70-50's, usually all o...
what are the uses of small resistors?
<answer> Series with the light bulb. <context> Let's look at the model again. We see that the wires are actually small resistors (small value of resistance, not necessarily physically small) in series with the light bulb, which is also a resistor. We have three resistors in series although two of the resistors are smal...
Which company's bikes are handmade?
<answer> Pashley's. <context> Jumping on your bike, even in the city, is becoming increasingly popular--- in London, for example, cycle use has more than doubled in the past ten years. So, which is the best bike for you? If you're traveling to work, a folding bike such as one of the models here is suitable unless y...
Did people think she was getting worse?
<answer> doubt that she was better <context> CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX BETH'S SECRET When Jo came home that spring, she had been struck with the change in Beth. No one spoke of it or seemed aware of it, for it had come too gradually to startle those who saw her daily, but to eyes sharpened by absence, it was very plain an...
how did he spend his spare time?
<answer> studying <context> Pliny the Elder (b. Gaius Plinius Secundus, AD 23 – 79) was a Roman author, naturalist and natural philosopher, a naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and friend of the emperor Vespasian. Spending most of his spare time studying, writing, and investigating natural and geogra...
What trick did caryn use?
<answer> took blankets home to our dog, Daisy, so she'd know our newborn Devon's smell. <context> When your pet meets your infant ,it might not be love at first sniff. When Jennifer brought her baby home from the hospital, her cherished dogs had very different reactions. Her Boxer, Sonya, was immediately gentle and pr...
Who were some of the companies that encouraged the interactions between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry?
<answer> World Economic Forum, the Gates Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, and the Food and Drug Administration <context> In contrast to this viewpoint, an article and associated editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine in May 2015 emphasized the importance of pharmaceutical industry-physician interactions for th...
Did this make him popular?
<answer> did little to endear him to his colleagues. <context> Einstein's connection with the politics of the nuclear bomb is well known: He signed the letter to President Franklin Roosevelt that persuaded the United States to take the idea seriously, and he engaged in postwar efforts to prevent nuclear war. But these ...
Was Sellers at Obama's victory party?
<answer> was in the crowd at his victory party, <context> Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) -- It's September of 2014, but Bakari Sellers is already getting calls and visits from the small crop of Democrats considering a 2016 presidential bid. Few voters outside South Carolina have heard of him. But he's a young star in...
How much is it clear?
<answer> science is 100 percent clear," <context> (CNN) -- The 2009 snooker world champion John Higgins has said his "conscience is clear" following allegations of match fixing. British newspaper The News of the World claimed the 34-year-old accepted a $398,000 bribe to throw frames in future matches during a meetin...
How many weeks was the leave of absence?
<answer> when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks. <context> CHAPTER X THE FAMILY COBWEB ON THE MOVE 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.' Lady Nairn. Every one except Edgar would, it was hope...
Where was the basic power in Rome to be found?
<answer> patrician elite <context> The links between religious and political life were vital to Rome's internal governance, diplomacy and development from kingdom, to Republic and to Empire. Post-regal politics dispersed the civil and religious authority of the kings more or less equitably among the patrician elite: ki...
Where did Sara Crewe go?
<answer> Sara Crewe was sent home from India <context> Auther: Margaret Mitchell Y=25 (in bookstore) Y=18 (online) Gone With the Wind is a best-seller, which tells a story that happened in the American Civil War. Scarlett Ohara is a woman in the story who is full of energy. She is strong and saves her family but is ver...
what is your house number?
<answer> House number is a unique number to each building in a street or area, with the intention of making it easier to locate a particular building. <context> House numbering. House numbering is the system of giving a unique number to each building in a street or area, with the intention of making it easier to locate...
Which University offers conventional degrees? ?
<answer> Open University in the United Kingdom <context> The conventional merit-system degree is currently not as common in open education as it is in campus universities, although some open universities do already offer conventional degrees such as the Open University in the United Kingdom. Presently, many of the majo...
what stores are kmart closing?
<answer> It's multiple outlets in California (Anaheim, Chula Vista, Citrus Heights and San Mateo); Iowa (Duluth, Ottumwa); Florida (Daytona Beach, Tampa); Georgia (Milledgeville, Rome), Arizona (Glendale, Prescott), and South Dakota (Pierre and Mitchell). <context> YesWeCoupon.com said Kmart stores targeted for closing...
How are the plants classified?
<answer> number of their male sexual organs <context> During the 18th century, systems of plant identification were developed comparable to dichotomous keys, where unidentified plants are placed into taxonomic groups (e.g. family, genus and species) by making a series of choices between pairs of characters. The choice ...
How do you check citizenship status online?
<answer> USCIS allows you to check the status of your citizenship application online. To check your status, you will need to: Visit the My Case Status page on USCIS (https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do). <context> Luckily, the USCIS allows you to check the status of your citizenship application online. To check yo...
who plays joe the bartender on grey's anatomy?
<answer> Steven Bailey plays Joe the bartender on “Grey’s Anatomy”. <context> Steven Bailey, who plays Joe the bartender on “Grey’s Anatomy,” will be... Season two appearance. Steven Bailey, who plays Joe the bartender on “Grey’s Anatomy,” will be...
Who did she take over for?
<answer> Erna Solberg became Prime Minister in 2013, replacing Jens Stoltenberg <context> Norway ( ; Norwegian: (Bokmål) or (Nynorsk); ), officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign state and unitary monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula plus the remote island of Jan...
Is Jamie well known?
<answer> the well-known chef <context> Jamie Oliver has been invited by Gordon Brown to prepare a banquet at No.10 for President Barack Obama and other leaders of the G20, offering a cut-price menu to reflect times when trade and industry are far from prosperous and the rate of employment is decreasing. Downing Stree...
is leadership definable?
<answer> Yes,leadership is definable. <context> Behavioral theories focus on how leaders behave and assume that leaders can be made, rather than born and successful leadership is based on definable, learnable behavior. Behavioral theories of leadership are classified as such because they focus on the study of specific ...
Why was Fantasia Barrino in the hospital?
<answer> overdosing on "aspirin and a sleep aid, <context> (CNN) -- Fantasia Barrino left the Charlotte, North Carolina, hospital Wednesday where she was admitted Monday after overdosing on "aspirin and a sleep aid," her manager said. "She has been lifted up by the outpouring of love and support from her fans," Brian...
How old is Henry Metcalf?
<answer> Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old <context> Psychiatrists who work with older parents say that maturity can be an advantage in child raising--older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find the...
What do mutations in a gene sequence lead to?
<answer> different variants, known as alleles <context> Genes can acquire mutations in their sequence, leading to different variants, known as alleles, in the population. These alleles encode slightly different versions of a protein, which cause different phenotype traits. Colloquial usage of the term "having a gene" (...
Is it a state crime?
<answer> federal <context> A man has been charged with a federal hate crime in connection with what authorities say was a racially motivated "knockout" assault against an elderly black man, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday. Conrad Alvin Barrett, 27, of Katy, Texas, has been charged with one count of violati...
what is the unsc infinity?
<answer> The UNSC Infinity was a vessel commissioned into the UNSC Navy following the end of the Human-Covenant war in 2553. <context> The UNSC Infinity was a vessel commissioned into the UNSC Navy following the end of the Human-Covenant war in 2553.[1] The Infinity was a starship technology demonstrator, likely using ...
What groups are are utilized toward comprehending symmetry wonders in chemistry? ?
<answer> Point groups <context> Groups share a fundamental kinship with the notion of symmetry. For example, a symmetry group encodes symmetry features of a geometrical object: the group consists of the set of transformations that leave the object unchanged and the operation of combining two such transformations by per...
Who was entrusted with the cars?
<answer> Having placed the touring cars in the care of the garage keeper, <context> CHAPTER XXV A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say. Chester...
Where does centripetal force go?
<answer> toward the center of the curving path <context> where is the mass of the object, is the velocity of the object and is the distance to the center of the circular path and is the unit vector pointing in the radial direction outwards from the center. This means that the unbalanced centripetal force felt by an...
Whose label did the Buzzcocks release their Spiral Scratch EP on?
<answer> their own <context> During the initial punk era, a variety of entrepreneurs interested in local punk-influenced music scenes began founding independent record labels, including Rough Trade (founded by record shop owner Geoff Travis) and Factory (founded by Manchester-based television personality Tony Wilson). ...
In what type of religion are canon laws applicable?
<answer> Christian <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 Churches)...
How much money did Premier League earn regarding television rights in 2010-13?
<answer> Television rights alone for the period 2010 to 2013 have been purchased for £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....
A BIOS chip is located where in a computer?
<answer> the motherboard <context> Firmware is the technology which has the combination of both hardware and software such as BIOS chip inside a computer. This chip (hardware) is located on the motherboard and has the BIOS set up (software) stored in it.
A 1994 found how many different species of plants native to the island?
<answer> several hundred <context> As the terrain is generally arid, the hills have mostly poor soil and support only cacti and succulent plants. During the rainy season the area turns green with vegetation and grass. The eastern part of the island is greener as it receives more rainfall. A 1994 survey has revealed sev...
do dried apricots contain B17?
<answer> Yes <context> Other companies sell sweet apricot seeds that contain NO B17. We only sell bitter and raw apricot seeds that contain high levels of B17. Always make sure you re only buying bitter apricot seeds! California Fresh Apricot Seeds Other companies sell apricot seeds that are from overseas sources like ...
does starz have the outlander?
<answer> Yes, Starz has renewed Outlander for a second season. <context> In this story. Break out the kilts: Starz has renewed Outlander for a second season. The premium cable network announced on Friday that its Ron Moore adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's best-sellers will be back for a second run of at least 13 episodes...
Who is the winner of the Deutsche Bank Championship?
<answer> Rory McIlroy has won the Deutsche Bank Championship <context> (CNN) -- Rory McIlroy has won the Deutsche Bank Championship by one stroke after shooting a final round 67 at the TPC Boston on Monday. The Northern Irishman finished on 20-under par, one stroke in front of overnight leader Louis Oosthuizen, who f...
Where did he put it?
<answer> by the feet of the blind man and left. <context> One day , there was a blind man called John was on the bench with a hat by his feet and a sign that read , "I am blind . Please help me . A creative publicist named Tom was walking by the blind man and stopped to see that the man only had a few coins in his hat ...
When did Kenya become independent?
<answer> 1963 <context> These regions were occupied by "the brown men," with the yellow in the Far East and the black in Africa. The color issue was not settled until Kenya became independent in 1963, ending the last vestige of the British Empire.
What's the author's purpose of writing this passage?
<answer> To tell us how to be a good leader at work. <context> Leadership is the art of getting someone to do something you want done because he wants to do it. People naturally want to follow a good leader. After meeting with an effective leader it is not unusual to feel uplifted , inspired, and motivated to work towa...
how long stye last on eyelid?
<answer> Stye lasts for 2 weeks on eyelid. <context> Though they may appear worrisome, styes are most likely to resolve themselves in as little as 4-5 days or as long as 2 weeks. There is also the rare possibility that a stye may become a chalazion, which is a small cyst inside the eyelid caused by the inflammation of ...
How much does it represent?
<answer> represents more than 90 percent of the Spanish recorded music industry. <context> Productores de Música de España (Spanish Music Producers) (shortened as Promusicae, sometimes stylised PROMUSICAE) is the organisation responsible for the Spanish Albums Chart and other music charts. It is a trade association th...
what is an itp?
<answer> A rare bleeding disorder characterized by a low amount of platelets in the blood. <context> ITP - Immune thrombocytopenia, also known as immune or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, is a rare bleeding disorder characterized by a low amount of platelets in the blood. Platelets are needed for clotting of the b...
How long was he in bed before he went to the hospital?
<answer> Shaari had not left his bed for three years <context> (CNN) -- A Saudi man has lost more than 700 pounds (320 kilograms) -- more than half his body weight -- since Saudi Arabia's King ordered him hospitalized in August, according to a Saudi magazine that interviewed him at a hospital. In August, King Abdulla...
Why does the author mention the things that astronauts in space cannot do?
<answer> To introduce the topic of the text. <context> While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things, they miss out on ordinary things that we all take for granted--being able to walk on firm ground, hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pizza. Though not much can be done about the...
In what markets did 6th gen iPods limit the highest volume of the player?
<answer> EU <context> From the fifth-generation iPod on, Apple introduced a user-configurable volume limit in response to concerns about hearing loss. Users report that in the sixth-generation iPod, the maximum volume output level is limited to 100 dB in EU markets. Apple previously had to remove iPods from shelves in ...
at whoat temperature is roast beef done?
<answer> 125 degrees <context> 1 If you're roasting the beef in a convection oven rather than a conventional oven, preheat to 275 degrees F. Take the roast out when the internal temperature is 125 degrees. 2 The roast beef's temperature will climb another 30 degrees following removal, reaching well-done. temperature o...
To whom did the professor really say these words?
<answer> To all the students who attended his lecture. <context> George and Carol were medical students at the same college and, like many other college students, they enjoyed playing jokes on people. Both of them smoked, but they knew that their professor was strongly against it, because smoking was dangerous to one's...
is gladys knight died?
<answer> No <context> Gladys Knight is Highest-Paid Singer in the World. News of singer Gladys Knight’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the August 2016 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death rep...
when did bates motel start?
<answer> Bates Motel started on March 18, 2013. <context> (TV series) Bates Motel is an American psychological horror drama television series that aired from March 18, 2013 to April 24, 2017. It was developed by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano, and is produced by Universal Television and American Genre ...
how long do i have to wait after a foreclosure to buy a house va?
<answer> VA lenders will also typically require a two-year seasoning period following a foreclosure. <context> A foreclosure can knock anywhere from 85 to 160 points from your credit score. VA lenders will also typically require a two-year seasoning period following a foreclosure. Homeowners who lose an FHA loan to for...
when was chinese democracy released?
<answer> Chinese Democracy was released as the band's twenty-first radio single on October 22, 2008 and was released on the iTunes Store on November 9, 2008. <context> Chinese Democracy (song) Chinese Democracy is a song by the American rock band Guns N' Roses, and the title track from their sixth studio album of the s...
What types of affect mse are there?
<answer> 1 Appearance, behavior, and attitude. 2 Characteristics of speech. 3 Affect and mood. 4 Thought content, thought form, and concentration. 5 Orientation. 6 Memory. 7 General intellectual level. 8 Insight and judgement. <context> The items included in the MSE are: 1 Appearance, behavior, and attitude. 2 Charac...
Was he happy with the field condition?
<answer> ball is in the wind <context> (CNN) -- Rory McIlroy says he is desperate to get back on track in Abu Dhabi after a disappointing first round of the new season. Fresh from signing his new bumper multi-year deal with Nike, McIlroy struggled to adapt to his new clubs and hit two double bogeys on his way to a th...
what are soft skills examples?
<answer> It is a term often associated with a person's EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) , the cluster of personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, interpersonal skills, managing people, leadership, etc. that characterize relationships with other people. Example software knowledge,...
who is linsanity?
<answer> Shu-How Lin is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He unexpectedly led a winning turnaround with the New York Knicks in 2012, which generated a global craze known as Linsanity. <context> For the Olympic swimmer, see Jeremy Linn. For the...
According to the passage. which of the following is NOT true?
<answer> Green tea and Yoga can benefit cats. <context> It's a common belief that over time, pet owners start to look like their animals, and vice versa. Now conies the terrifying news that cats look up to their owners as role models and copy their behavior. Next time you reach for your fridge, think twice. If Kitty is...
How are they doing?
<answer> Every day his restaurants welcome crowds of customers all over the world. <context> Walter owns three Italian restaurants which are running very well in Rhode Island in America. Every day his restaurants welcome crowds of customers all over the world. He studied to be a cook, but he sees now that his success i...
which type of pin curl produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility?
<answer> The no-stem curl produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility. <context> The no-stem curl is placed directly on the base of the curl. It produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility. The half-stem curl permits medium movement; the curl (circle)is placed half of...
was Puyol hurt?
<answer> Carles Puyol had to go off with a facial injury <context> (CNN) -- Barcelona moved five points clear in Spain as manager Pep Guardiola celebrated his 100th match in charge with a 4-0 victory at home to Racing Santander on Saturday. The injury-hit defending champions brushed off the pre-match loss of star str...
In which three years did England fail to qualify for the World Cup?
<answer> 1974, 1978 and 1994 <context> England failed to qualify for the World Cup in 1974, 1978 and 1994. The team's earliest exit in the competition itself was its elimination in the first round in 1950, 1958 and most recently in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, after being defeated in both their opening two matches for the ...
Did Churchill visit Roosevelt at White house?
<answer> Churchill was visiting Roosevelt at the White House one day <context> History is full of examples of leaders joining together to meet common goals. But rarely have two leaders worked together with such friendship and cooperation as American President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Church...
Less than 2 miles from where?
<answer> from the ballpark <context> San Francisco (CNN) -- Barry Bonds' former trainer was freed Friday from the prison where he's been held since he refused to testify in the baseball legend's perjury trial two weeks ago. With the jury now deliberating the perjury and obstruction of justice case against Bonds, U.S....
What happens to the current when an inductive circuit is opened?
<answer> the current through the inductance collapses quickly <context> When an inductive circuit is opened, the current through the inductance collapses quickly, creating a large voltage across the open circuit of the switch or relay. If the inductance is large enough, the energy will generate a spark, causing the con...
Why can't Mexico City become a state?
<answer> Because of a clause in the Mexican Constitution <context> After years of demanding greater political autonomy, residents were given the right to directly elect a Head of Government and the representatives of the unicameral Legislative Assembly by popular vote in 1997. Ever since, the left-wing Party of the Dem...
Cronyism is also when people are selected from a closed and exclusive social network, which is called what?
<answer> old boy network <context> Favoring relatives (nepotism) or personal friends (cronyism) of an official is a form of illegitimate private gain. This may be combined with bribery, for example demanding that a business should employ a relative of an official controlling regulations affecting the business. The most...
Who or what does Miss George say is the enemy?
<answer> hey should escape the enemy----television <context> Children who spend more time reading with their parents have a greater chance of becoming better readers than those who don't. With help from their parents, children can learn techniques to improve their reading skills. "A lot of parents think after their c...
When did they reclaim the league title?
<answer> helped them reclaim the league title in 2010 <context> (CNN) -- German striking legend Miroslav Klose has signed a two-year contract with Italian side Lazio, following his failure to agree a new deal with Bayern Munich. The 33-year-old leaves the Bavarian giants after four years at the club, although he endu...
is yeast a type of fungi?
<answer> Yes <context> exists and is an alternate of . Yes, yeast is a type of fungus. Yeast is a growth form of eukaryotic microorganisms, to be precise. Yeast is a general term for any fungi that is unicellular (a single-celled organism). Yes, yeast is a type of fungus. Yeast is a growth form of eukaryotic microorgan...
Madonna used which TV company to help with her career?
<answer> MTV <context> In The Madonna Companion biographers Allen Metz and Carol Benson noted that more than any other recent pop artist, Madonna had used MTV and music videos to establish her popularity and enhance her recorded work. According to them, many of her songs have the imagery of the music video in strong co...
what county is otis, co in?
<answer> The primary coordinate point for Otis is located at latitude 40.1501 and longitude -102.9621 in Washington County. <context> The Town of Otis had a population of 485 as of July 1, 2017. Otis ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (C...
What is the law of economics theory behind art goods according to the economists?
<answer> High prices increase the demand of art goods. <context> Art robbery and art forgery are both major themes in crime movies and literature.In the 2012 comedy movie Gambit, British actor Colin Firth plays an art curator who cheats his abusive boss into buying a fake Monet. In reality, art crimes are no less int...
In what year was the Presbyterianism church formed in England?
<answer> 1592 <context> In England, Presbyterianism was established in secret in 1592. Thomas Cartwright is thought to be the first Presbyterian in England. Cartwright's controversial lectures at Cambridge University condemning the episcopal hierarchy of the Elizabethan Church led to his deprivation of his post by Arch...
when does the temporary ban start?
<answer> His suspension is set to go into effect on Thursday, <context> (CNN) -- Major League Baseball on Monday suspended 13 players, including New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, after an investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The league suspended Rodriguez for 211 regular-season games through...
Do the colleges share admissions?
<answer> Most constituent colleges rank in the top 50 universities in the United Kingdom and for most practical purposes, ranging from admissions to funding, the constituent colleges operate on an independent basis, <context> The University of London is a collegiate and a federal research university located in London, ...
which soils are prone to erosion?
<answer> Clay and sandy <context> Soils most susceptible to erosion are those with the largest amount of medium (silt)-size particles. Clay and sandy soils are less prone to erosion. 4) Ground slope – its combined length, grade, and surface quality (rough or smooth) – affects erodibility. The longer the slope, the stee...
Who brought him there?
<answer> When his mother dropped him off, <context> Luke was starting his first day of day care. He was a little nervous about meeting his new teacher and all of his new friends. When his mother dropped him off, he kissed her goodbye and sat down in the green seat that his teacher showed him. He looked around the room....
Which is one of the tribes that spoke Insular Celtic?
<answer> Pictish (northern Britain) <context> Hiberni (Ireland), Pictish (northern Britain) and Britons (southern Britain) tribes, all speaking Insular Celtic, inhabited the islands at the beginning of the 1st millennium AD. Much of Brittonic-controlled Britain was conquered by the Roman Empire from AD 43. The first An...
can you meal prep zoodles?
<answer> Yes, zoodles is Sunday meal prep to get in a good serving of veggies. <context> Zoodles are an amazing alternative to pasta. They don’t have a funny texture or smell and can be prepared in under 5 minutes. Yes, that’s correct – under 5 minutes! I often include Zoodles in my Sunday meal prep to get in a good se...
Why didn't James get the best grade in music?
<answer> He had a strong accent. <context> Report Card Name: James Stuart Time: January 24th, 2012 Subjects Grades Comments English B+: Your reading and writing are good. But you have a strong accent , so you are not good at speaking. And you do not put much effort into this sub...
Why would families perfer labour done at the home as opposed to the factory?
<answer> because it allowed them to generate income while taking care of household duties. <context> Factories and mines were not the only places where child labour was prevalent in the early 20th century. Home-based manufacturing across the United States and Europe employed children as well. Governments and reformers ...
who will defend the us open crown?
<answer> Britain's Andy Murray, who will be defending his U.S. Open crown <context> Rafael Nadal completed his preparations for the U.S. Open by claiming the title in Cincinnati for the first time with a hard-fought 7-6 7-6 win over home hope John Isner Sunday. It was his 26th victory at a Masters 1000 tournament and...
is salt a pure substance or mixture?
<answer> A pure substance <context> salt is a pure substance because it is created using natural products that were drawn from our environment. in the refining process, there are no chemicals or other new substa…nces added to the original products that would make it a mixture.
Does this feel American?
<answer> un-American <context> (CNN) -- I've returned to Washington after a long time away in my home in Britain to get a sense of the political mood in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election. And I'm pretty depressed to discover that everyone is talking about Jeb Bush. It's not that he wouldn't make a strong c...
how old was tammy wynette when she died?
<answer> 55 <context> Tammy Wynette Dies At 55. What started out as a peaceful evening catnap on the couch in her Nashville, Tennessee home, became the “First Lady of Country Music” Tammy Wynette’s final hour on Monday, April 6th, 1998.
How many East Prussian Jews were around in 1939?
<answer> 3,000 <context> In 1939 East Prussia had 2.49 million inhabitants, 85% of them ethnic Germans, the others Poles in the south who, according to Polish estimates numbered in the interwar period around 300,000-350,000, the Latvian speaking Kursenieki, and Lietuvininkai who spoke Lithuanian in the northeast. Most ...
What is the author's attitude towards the claims of organic foods?
<answer> Doubtful. <context> Organic food, once considered something that only health fanatics desired, is now a regular feature at most supermarkets. And that has created a bit of a dilemma. On the one hand, you have a conventionally grown apple. On the other, you have one that's organic. Both apples are firm, shiny a...
When were they recognized as such?
<answer> seventh wealthiest developed nation in the world by the early 20th century <context> Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic (), is a federal republic in the southern portion of South America. Sharing the bulk of the Southern Cone with its neighbor Chile to the west, the country is also bordered by Bolivi...
How can the fisherman make more money in the businessman's view?
<answer> To work longer and catch more fish. <context> Martin Lynch, an American businessman, had been going on vacation to a small Mexican fishing village for a number of ears. One morning while going for a walk along the beach, he saw his friend Pablo Perez, a local fisherman. Martin watched Pablo _ his boat and pack...
what county is greenville de?
<answer> New Castle County <context> Greenville is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 2,326 at the 2010 census. The CDP is an affluent bedroom community and a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The community is also home to many ...
what is the name of robert fulton's steamship?
<answer> The North River Steamboat is the name of Robert Fulton's steamship. <context> Built in 1807, the North River Steamboat operated on the Hudson River – at that time often known as the North River – between New York City and Albany, New York. She was built by the wealthy investor and politician Robert Livingston ...
What does careened mean?
<answer> Careen is defined as to cause, to lean or lie on one side, as on a beach, for cleaning, repairs, etc. <context> careen. 1 to cause (a ship) to lean or lie on one side, as on a beach, for cleaning, repairs, etc. 2 to caulk, clean, or repair (a ship in this position) 3 to cause to lean sideways; tip; tilt.
how much do it cost to organize a wedding?
<answer> The average wedding cost in the United States is $26,720. <context> The average wedding cost in the United States is $26,720. Couples, on average, spend between $20,040 and $33,400 but, most couples spend less than $10,000. This does not include cost for a honeymoon. Understanding wedding cost now can help you...
What did he get?
<answer> a new bicycle <context> Joe got a new bicycle as a gift from one of his friends. He wanted to ride it so he looked outside his window to check the weather. There was lots of daylight and it was bright and sunny. The sky was clear and there was only a little bit of wind. He was excited that the weather was good...
What gender of musician has historically made up a large amount of professional orchestras?
<answer> male <context> Historically, major professional orchestras have been mostly or entirely composed of male musicians. Some of the earliest cases of women being hired in professional orchestras was in the position of harpist. The Vienna Philharmonic, for example, did not accept women to permanent membership until...
what type of species is a conch?
<answer> A conch is a species of edible sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family of true conchs, the Strombidae. <context> Lobatus gigas, commonly known as the queen conch, is a species of edible sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family of true conchs, the Strombidae. This species is one of the la...
how far is philadelphia from lancaster pa?
<answer> 80 Miles or 129 Km. <context> Distance, Gas Consumption and Emission Notes. Distance from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA is 80Miles or 129 Km. You can get this distance about 1 hour 30 mins. If you want to planning travel with plane for 61 Miles or 98 Km, You can get this distance about 37 mins . A car with...
What is encoded by audio players?
<answer> audio compression <context> In lossy audio compression, methods of psychoacoustics are used to remove non-audible (or less audible) components of the audio signal. Compression of human speech is often performed with even more specialized techniques; speech coding, or voice coding, is sometimes distinguished as...