What happens with inflammatory diarrhea?

Inflammatory diarrhea occurs when there is damage to the mucosal lining or brush border, which leads to a passive loss of protein-rich fluids and a decreased ability to absorb these lost fluids.


Nene, wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, was known to overrule her husband's decisions at times and Yodo-dono, his concubine, became the de facto master of Osaka castle and the Toyotomi clan after Hideyoshi's death.


How many TV films did Universal sign Spielbergo to direct?

Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films.


What is the frequency of the light to which the human eye is most sensitive?

For example, green light with a wavelength of 555 nanometres (the approximate wavelength to which human eyes are most sensitive) has a frequency of 7014540000000000000♠540 THz (7014540000000000000♠540×1012 Hz).


What was the name of the Whig Prime minister at the time of Victorias ascession?

She became the first sovereign to take up residence at Buckingham Palace and inherited the revenues of the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall as well as being granted a civil list allowance of £385,000 per year.


WHat program compliment reinvent the toilet

It was complemented by a program called "Grand Challenges Explorations" (2011 to 2013 with some follow-up grants reaching until 2015) which involved grants of US$100,000 each in the first round.


How often did the General People's Congress occur?

These then sent members to the annual General People's Congress, which was broadcast live on television.


When did Islam begin to become a political power in India?

The most significant event between the 7th and 11th century was the Tripartite struggle centered on Kannauj that lasted for more than two centuries between the Pala Empire, Rashtrakuta Empire, and Gurjara Pratihara Empire.


What options do Parental controls provide?

New security features in Windows 8 include two new authentication methods tailored towards touchscreens (PINs and picture passwords), the addition of antivirus capabilities to Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with Microsoft Security Essentials).


What did Justice Jackson argue there were no grounds upon which to support what?

Writing separately, Justice Jackson argued that "[T]here are no good grounds upon which to support the present legislation.


In the tradition of Holy Writ, the impossibility of coming face to face with God is a recurring motif, thus the commandment against graven images (Exodus 20.4-5).


What type of pronouns has Alguerese adapted?

In Alghero, the IEC has adapted its standard to the Alguerese dialect.


Alloys are defined by metallic bonding character.


What part of France did the Caen stone come from?

Much of the stone came from Caen, in France (Caen stone), the Isle of Portland (Portland stone) and the Loire Valley region of France (tuffeau limestone).[citation needed]


In what region of Hyderabad is Mecca Masjid?

Many historic and tourist sites lie in south central Hyderabad, such as the Charminar, the Mecca Masjid, the Salar Jung Museum, the Nizam's Museum, the Falaknuma Palace, and the traditional retail corridor comprising the Pearl Market, Laad Bazaar and Madina Circle.


By Rowe's definition, when did he start to exclude animals?

In an influential 1988 paper, Timothy Rowe defined Mammalia phylogenetically as the crown group mammals, the clade consisting of the most recent common ancestor of living monotremes (echidnas and platypuses) and therian mammals (marsupials and placentals) and all descendants of that ancestor.


The architecture of the chapter house is contemporary with what?

Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octagonal chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity.


Across the Baltic Sea lies Sweden in the west and Finland in the north.


What are logical sub-devices referred to as?

A physical USB device may consist of several logical sub-devices that are referred to as device functions.


In 1860, what percent of the North Carolina population were slaves?

While slaveholding was slightly less concentrated than in some Southern states, according to the 1860 census, more than 330,000 people, or 33% of the population of 992,622, were enslaved African Americans.


When was the USB 2.0 High-Speed Inter-Chip adopted as the standard by the USB Implementers Forum

It was adopted as a standard by the USB Implementers Forum in 2007.


Who has said that Beyoncé is the best entertainer alive?

The ex-President of Def Jam L.A. Reid has described Beyoncé as the greatest entertainer alive.


What year was a stagecoach bus line established in Montevideo?

In 1853 a stagecoach bus line was established joining Montevideo with the newly formed settlement of Unión and the first natural gas street lights were inaugurated.[citation needed]


What topic did Eisenhower not discuss during the campaign?

Just two weeks prior to the election, Eisenhower vowed to go to Korea and end the war there.


Who studied rage and shame cycles in married couples?

For Cooley (1992), pride and shame were the most important emotions that drive people to take various social actions.


When Russia attacked the Ottoman Empire who glimpsed an opportunity to advance North and South?

When Russia attacked the Ottoman Empire in 1853, King Otto of Greece saw an opportunity to expand North and South into Ottoman areas that had large Greek Christian majorities.


What short story inspired the name Hildebrand Rarities and Antiques?

Bond's torture by Blofeld mirrors his torture by the title character of Kingsley Amis' continuation novel Colonel Sun.[citation needed]


What did the mid Ming dynasty discussion focus mainly on?

Discussions of strategy in the mid Ming dynasty focused primarily on recovery of the Ordos region, which the Mongols used as a rallying base to stage raids into Ming China.


Who studied several Slavic populations with the aim of localizing the Proto-Slavic homeland?

Specific studies of Slavic genetics followed.


The origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of "manor farms" or so-called folwarks.


Who used inhumane methods against oponents through the UBDA?

In other words, Aleksandar Ranković and the State Security Service (UBDA) employed the same inhumane methods against their opponents as Stalin did in the Soviet Union against his.


What countries led the two coalitions during the Seven Years' War?

The Seven Years' War was fought between 1755 and 1764, the main conflict occurring in the seven-year period from 1756 to 1763.


Who played the mandolin on the album Tubular Bells?

The mandolin was played by Mike Oldfield (and introduced by Vivian Stanshall) on Oldfield's album Tubular Bells, as well as on a number of his subsequent albums (particularly prominently on Hergest Ridge (1974) and Ommadawn (1975)).


Köppen Aw refers to what kind of climate?

The coolest temperatures occur in December and January, when the lowest temperature occasionally dips to 10 °C (50 °F).


In what year was the Tibetan government abolished?

The region subsequently declared its independence in 1913 without recognition by the subsequent Chinese Republican government.


Who is the most popular blue music mandolinist?

Howard Armstrong, who is famous for blues violin, got his start with his father's mandolin and played in string bands similar to the other Tennessee string bands he came into contact with, with band makeup including "mandolins and fiddles and guitars and banjos.


What did the NAS Bermuda offer once designated Annex?

It provided optional anchorage and/or dockage facilities for transiting US Navy, US Coast Guard and NATO vessels, depending on size.


What's the storage capacity for the iPod Touch?

Like other digital music players, iPods can serve as external data storage devices.


Sasha Fierce have all won Best Contemporary R&B Album.


What number of cup finals did Arsenal reach in

The club's only success during this time was a last-minute 3–2 victory over Manchester United in the 1979 FA Cup Final, widely regarded as a classic.


What didn't the Ming send to replace the Mongols when they left Tibet?

Yiu Yung-chin states that the furthest western extent of the Ming dynasty's territory was Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan while "the Ming did not possess Tibet."


What kind of statement is the Book of Concord?

However, the Book of Concord is a confessional document (stating orthodox belief) rather than a book of ecclesiastical rules or discipline, like canon law.


What category of items often constructed from wood does a chair belong to?

The year-to-year variation in tree-ring widths and isotopic abundances gives clues to the prevailing climate at that time.


What do new high tech healthcare technologies translate to?

With an ageing population and new healthcare technologies, health spending will likely continue to rise.


The "System Builder" SKU replaced the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) SKU, which was only allowed to be used on PCs meant for resale, but added a "Personal Use License" exemption that officially allowed its purchase and personal use by users on homebuilt computers.


What did Jack Brickhouse do when he approached his retirement age?

When he approached retirement age, he personally recommended his successor.


Uranium dioxide is the form in which uranium is most commonly used as a nuclear reactor fuel.


He was found guilty, and sent into exile to Augusta Treverorum in Gaul (now Trier in Germany).


In the complete list of precepts, which one is partitioned into two?

The complete list of ten precepts may be observed by laypeople for short periods.


What kind of articles were published to help this plan?

In 2012, the government of St. Helena funded the creation of the St. Helena Human Rights Action Plan 2012-2015.


During which year was the federal government unstable?

He then summoned the legislature, which had been dissolved by Baca.


Faith in and veneration of Mahayana are stated in what sutras?

Mahayana schools recognize all or part of the Mahayana Sutras.


The couple are known for their private relationship, although they have appeared to become more relaxed in recent years.


When paired with any other allele for the same trait, what do dominant alleles give rise to?

Alleles at a locus may be dominant or recessive; dominant alleles give rise to their corresponding phenotypes when paired with any other allele for the same trait, whereas recessive alleles give rise to their corresponding phenotype only when paired with another copy of the same allele.


Promulgation of an Act of Tynwald originally consisted of reading it in English and which other language?

Promulgation originally consisted of the reading of the Act in English and Manx; but, after 1865 the reading of the title of the act and a summary of each section were sufficient.


Apart from these cities, there were also a large number of Seleucid garrisons (choria), military colonies (katoikiai) and Greek villages (komai) which the Seleucids planted throughout the empire to cement their rule.


Where do many American Orthodox Jews live?

The most rapidly growing community of American Orthodox Jews is located in Rockland County and the Hudson Valley of New York, including the communities of Monsey, Monroe, New Square, and Kiryas Joel.


What do hunters pay to obtain hunting license?

Legal hunters pay very small fees to obtain hunting licences and undergo no official basic conservation biology or hunting-ethics training.


What did the British-French commanders send to disrupt Russian communications and supplies?

On 12 May 1855, British-French warships entered the Kerch Strait and destroyed the coast battery of the Kamishevaya Bay.


Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music are examples of what?

London is one of the major classical and popular music capitals of the world and is home to major music corporations, such as EMI and Warner Music Group as well as countless bands, musicians and industry professionals.


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Miami's metro area is the eighth-most populous and fourth-largest urban area in the United States, with a population of around 5.5 million.


In the following century, France would be governed at one point or another as a republic, constitutional monarchy, and two different empires.


Before what year did studies on the Somali language exist?

Somali is the best documented of the Cushitic languages, with academic studies of it dating from before 1900.


What modern religion sometimes uses Old English?

By far the most ambitious project[peacock term] is the Old English Wikipedia, but most of the Neo-Old English texts published online bear little resemblance to the historical model and are riddled with very basic grammatical mistakes.


What were the last Asian Games that Israel participated in?

The 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, were the last Asian Games in which Israel participated, and was plagued by the Arab countries which refused to compete with Israel, and Israel since ceased competing in Asian competitions.


Yet the Polish government reserved publication of 100 documents, pending their military declassification.


IN 1791 how much did the szalchta comprimise the total population?

However, according to  szlachta comprised around 8% of the total population in 1791 (up from 6.6% in the 16th century), and no more than 16% of the Roman Catholic (mostly ethnically Polish) population.


How many school children died due to shoddy construction?

Up to 1,300 children and teachers died at Beichuan Middle School.


During the Portuguese First Republic, what creating a fertile ground for chaos and unrest?

Political instability and economic weaknesses were fertile ground for chaos and unrest during the Portuguese First Republic.


When did Beyoncé receive the Legend Award?

Beyoncé was the first female artist to be honored with the International Artist Award at the American Music Awards.


Where is the monastic vinaya displaced and clergy is allowed to marry?

In Japan, this has almost completely displaced the monastic vinaya, and allows clergy to marry.


What needs to be completed before the RMS Saint Helena can be decommissioned?

The RMS Saint Helena was due for decommissioning in 2010.


Although the Greeks call the country Hellas or Ellada (Greek: Ἑλλάς or Ελλάδα) and its official name is the Hellenic Republic, in English it is referred to as Greece, which comes from the Latin term Graecia as used by the Romans, which literally means 'the land of the Greeks', and derives from the Greek name Γραικός.


Beyonce's sex appeal is characterized as what?

Beyoncé has been described as a having a wide-ranging sex appeal, with music journalist Touré writing that since the release of Dangerously in Love, she has "become a crossover sex symbol".


How long was the fault where the quake occurred?

On May 20, USGS seismologist Tom Parsons warned that there is "high risk" of a major M>7 aftershock over the next weeks or months.


When did Britain encourage immigration of workers?

Britain encouraged the immigration of workers from the Caribbean after World War II; the first symbolic movement was those who came on the ship the Empire Windrush.


How do cheap variable capacitors vary the separation distance between layers of a plastic and aluminum?

Low cost variable capacitors squeeze together alternating layers of aluminum and plastic with a screw.


During their CES 2010 keynote speech, Robbie Bach and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer went on to say that Kinect will be released during the holiday period (November–January) and it will work with every 360 console.


Thereafter bombing operations were against ports and shipping and propaganda leaflet drops.


What was the original target age for the Digimon series?

Because of that, along with the designs, the anime being heavily edited and localized for western US audiences like past series, and the English dub being aimed mostly toward younger audiences of children aged 6 to 10 and having a lower TV-Y7-FV rating just like past dubs, Studiopolis dubbed the anime on Jetix with far more edits, changes, censorship, and cut footage.


When did personnel first start thinking about using lasers in combat?

If current developments continue, some[who?] believe it is reasonable to suggest that lasers will play a major role in air defence starting in the next ten years.


What popular game was demoed in a video at the game shows?

Video footage based on the predicted PlayStation 3 specifications was also shown (notably a Final Fantasy VII tech demo).


What Microsoft media format is not natively supported by Apple devices?

Unlike most other media players, Apple does not support Microsoft's WMA audio format—but a converter for WMA files without Digital Rights Management (DRM) is provided with the Windows version of iTunes.


Which historian describes Napoleon's legacy in terms of years spent at war, numbers of European dead, and France's bankruptcy and loss of colonies?

However, Vincent Cronin replies that such criticism relies on the flawed premise that Napoleon was responsible for the wars which bear his name, when in fact France was the victim of a series of coalitions which aimed to destroy the ideals of the Revolution.


Who is credited as giving zinc its name?

Other applications are in batteries, small non-structural castings, and alloys, such as brass.


What concept is characterized by abrasive leads and darker arpeggios?

The growing popularity of such artists led to the emergence of electro house and progressive house blended sounds in popular music, such as singles Lady Gaga's "Marry the Night", The Black Eyed Peas' "


Birth control was prohibited in most countries before what war?

The availability of a convenient form of temporary contraceptive led to dramatic changes in social mores including expanding the range of lifestyle options available to women, reducing the reliance of women on men for contraceptive practice, encouraging the delay of marriage, and increasing pre-marital co-habitation.


In China, it is considered the color of good fortune and prosperity, and it is the color traditionally worn by brides.


Under Peter I (the Great), Russia was proclaimed an Empire in 1721 and became recognized as a world power.


The St. John's Arts and Culture Centre houses an art gallery, libraries and a 1000-seat theatre, which is the city's major venue for entertainment productions.


When was the Great St. Bernard Hospice built?

The Great St Bernard Hospice, built in the 9th or 10th centuries, at the summit of the Great Saint Bernard Pass was shelter for travelers and place for pilgrims since its inception; by the 19th century it became a tourist attraction with notable visitors such as author Charles Dickens and mountaineer Edward Whymper.


What was the official nickname of Northwestern's athletic teams prior to 1924?

The name was so popular that university board members made "wildcats" the official nickname just months later.


However, historians are divided over the causes of its rise.


When were French nobles converted to Protestantism?

French Protestantism came to acquire a distinctly political character, made all the more obvious by the conversions of nobles during the 1550s.


What example is given as another paired relationship of uncertainly related to standard deviation?


When did Finland join the Russian Empire?

Russian is spoken by 1.4% of the population of Finland according to a 2014 estimate from the World Factbook.


What type of engagement is considered a World Value?

The Global Value Development Index, calculated by Tausch, relies on the World Values Survey dimensions such as trust in the state of law, no support for shadow economy, postmaterial activism, support for democracy, a non-acceptance of violence, xenophobia and racism, trust in transnational capital and Universities, confidence in the market economy, supporting gender justice, and engaging in environmental activism, etc.


What year did the Greenhouse Gas Initiative go into effect?

In addition to using his political power to fight global warming, the governor has taken steps at his home to reduce his personal carbon footprint.


Thousands of years ago, dogs were depicted on the walls of what?

Cultural depictions of dogs in art extend back thousands of years to when dogs were portrayed on the walls of caves.


Which island of Tuvalu was identified as the one that Mourelle sailed past in 1781?

Keith S. Chambers and Doug Munro (1980) identified Niutao as the island that Francisco Mourelle de la Rúa sailed past on 5 May 1781, thus solving what Europeans had called The Mystery of Gran Cocal.


During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major overhaul of his school.


What did Albert complain about in letters to Victoria after the birth of her children?

Letters from Albert to Victoria intermittently complain of her loss of self-control.


what was the name of the new app youtube launched?

In February 2015, YouTube announced the launch of a new app specifically for use by children visiting the site, called YouTube Kids.


How many Parliament members voted against the Declaration on State Sovereignty of Ukraine?

On July 11, Ivashko resigned from his post as chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament after he was elected deputy general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.


When was the History of the Florentine People published?

Medieval writers divided history into periods such as the "Six Ages" or the "Four Empires", and considered their time to be the last before the end of the world.


What platform was launched in Aug of 2015?


How does Tuvalu rank in country size as compared to other nations?

The islets that form the atolls are very low lying.


How many digits did Saint Helena change their phone numbers to?

Saint Helena has the international calling code +290 which, since 2006, Tristan da Cunha shares.


What was the corresponding style to Empire in Britain?

Mainly based on Imperial Roman styles, it originated in, and took its name from, the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state.


How many North Carolina mountain men fought at King's Mountain?

The American victory at Kings Mountain gave the advantage to colonists who favored American independence, and it prevented the British Army from recruiting new soldiers from the Tories.


What is a representation of Mary at the Crucifixion called?

This representation is called a Stabat Mater.


Much of Zhejiang came under the control of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom during the Taiping Rebellion, which resulted in a considerable loss of life in the province.


What is the typical August dew point in degrees Fahrenheit?

During this period, temperatures are in the mid 80s to low 90s (29–35 °C), accompanied by high humidity, though the heat is often relieved by afternoon thunderstorms or a sea breeze that develops off the Atlantic Ocean, which then allow lower temperatures, but conditions still remain very muggy.


What restricted the 1870s Child labour in Australia?

Child labour was restricted by compulsorry schooling.


From which institution did Kanye receive an honorary doctorate?

Later that month, West was awarded an honorary doctorate by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for his contributions to music, fashion, and popular culture, officially making him an honorary DFA.


What breed was so prolific it became a prototype of hound?

In 14th-century England, hound (from Old English: hund) was the general word for all domestic canines, and dog referred to a subtype of hound, a group including the mastiff.


How many TV movies was Spielberg signed to direct?

Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films.


What became the administrative boundary between Israel and occupied territories?

By 1966, Israeli-Arab relations had deteriorated to the point of actual battles taking place between Israeli and Arab forces.


What are two issues in the Congolese government?

The country also has large untapped mineral wealth.


In what year did IBM begin to provide group life insurance?

The next year classes began in New York City, and soon the company was asked to join the President's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped.


In which directions does the River Thames divide the City of London?

The city is split by the River Thames into North and South, with an informal central London area in its interior.


Which architect other than Calatrava has helped Valencia's reputation?

The various productions of Santiago Calatrava, a renowned structural engineer, architect, and sculptor and of the architect Félix Candela have contributed to Valencia's international reputation.


How many sections does an insect's body appear to be divided?

Pliny the Elder introduced the Latin designation as a loan-translation of the Greek word ἔντομος (éntomos) or "insect" (as in entomology), which was Aristotle's term for this class of life, also in reference to their "notched" bodies.


How far from the center of London is London Heathrow Airport?

As a large city, London has a considerable urban heat island effect, making the centre of London at times 5 °C (9 °F) warmer than the suburbs and outskirts.


Who was Kerry's most influential professor?

Amongst his influential teachers in this period was Professor H. Bradford Westerfield, who was himself a former President of the Political Union.


In what year did the Doomsday project occur?

In 1986, a SCSI-equipped LaserDisc player attached to a BBC Master computer was used for the BBC Domesday Project.


What is speculated to be available in Norfolk Island's EEZ zone?

While there is speculation that the zone may include oil and gas deposits, this is not proven.


What was the essential mission of Islamic schools in the Ottoman Empire?

" Hence, madaris – schools were basically religious centres for religious teachings and learning in the Ottoman world.


In what year was the BS system modified?

The ASA standard underwent a major revision in 1960 with ASA PH2.5-1960, when the method to determine film speed was refined and previously applied safety factors against under-exposure were abandoned, effectively doubling the nominal speed of many black-and-white negative films.


Blue Dragon surpassed this sales figure in Japan?

Blue Dragon is one of three Xbox 360 games to surpass 200,000 units in Japan, along with Tales of Vesperia and Star Ocean:


What movie did Spielberg collaborate with Cruise for?

Roger Ebert, who named it the best film of 2002, praised its breathtaking vision of the future as well as for the way Spielberg blended CGI with live-action.


What is possible when a DBMS interrogate and update a database?

If the DBMS provides a way to interactively enter and update the database, as well as interrogate it, this capability allows for managing personal databases.


John would become a "connoisseur of jewels", building up a large collection, and became famous for his opulent clothes and also, according to French chroniclers, for his fondness for bad wine.


Why was Philip forced to withdraw in the east?

With his southern flank weakening, Philip was forced to withdraw in the east and turn south himself to contain John's army.


In what decade did computer hardware become able to handle a relational system?

Only in the mid-1980s did computing hardware become powerful enough to allow the wide deployment of relational systems (DBMSs plus applications).


What types of education does the Swaziland College of Technology offer?

It aims to provide and facilitating high quality training and learning in technology and business studies in collaboration with the Commercial, Industrial and Public Sectors.


Drug reps have been accused of giving what to health professionals?

There have been accusations and findings of influence on doctors and other health professionals through drug reps, including the constant provision of marketing 'gifts' and biased information to health professionals; highly prevalent advertising in journals and conferences; funding independent healthcare organizations and health promotion campaigns; lobbying physicians and politicians (more than any other industry in the US); sponsorship of medical schools or nurse training; sponsorship of continuing educational events, with influence on the curriculum; and hiring physicians as paid consultants on medical advisory boards.


What technology helped the downfall of samurai?

Perry used his superior firepower to force Japan to open its borders to trade.


What view became popular of the British people in WWII?

It was evoked by both the right and left political factions in Britain during the Falklands War when it was embedded in a nostalgic narrative in which the Second World War represented aggressive British patriotism successfully defending democracy.


The Gorkha Kingdom ended the Malla confederation after the Battle of Kathmandu in 1768.


What is Valencia's average yearly temperature?

Its average annual temperature is 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).


The Spring Festival which is held each year in Delhi is also known by what name?

The Qutub Festival is a cultural event during which performances of musicians and dancers from all over India are showcased at night, with the Qutub Minar as the chosen backdrop of the event.


What replaced the 50 millimeter gun that was not accurate?

The first attempt to produce such a system used a 50 mm gun, but this proved inaccurate and a new 55 mm gun replaced it.


What would believers do when they had a problem?

Whenever the believers faced a problem, they would write their concerns and send them to his deputy.


How many HD channels did the Freeview HD service contain as of December 2013?

The Freeview HD service currently contains 10 HD channels (as of December 2013[update]) and was rolled out region by region across the UK in accordance with the digital switchover process, finally being completed in October 2012.


How did Gaddafi view Libya when he returned from England?

Gaddafi disliked England, claiming British Army officers racially insulted him and finding it difficult adjusting to the country's culture; asserting his Arab identity in London, he walked around Piccadilly wearing traditional Libyan robes.


What are the type of antibiotics which are taken from still living things?

Compounds that are still isolated from living organisms are the aminoglycosides, whereas other antibacterials—for example, the sulfonamides, the quinolones, and the oxazolidinones—are produced solely by chemical synthesis.


What type of conditions are used to increase the weight and profitability of commercial turkeys?

These are often large buildings, purpose-built to provide ventilation and low light intensities (this reduces the birds' activity and thereby increases the rate of weight gain).


How did the Kazakh SSR government say the two protesters were killed?

According to the Kazakh SSR government, there were two deaths during the riots, including a volunteer police worker and a student.


Today it is the 4th busiest airport in the world by international traffic, and is the hub for the nation's flag carrier Air France.


The Indo-Greek kingdom appears to have lingered on in western Punjab until about 10 AD when finally ended by the Indo-Scythians.


Who is the commander and chief of the Army?

The president is the civilian Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States.


What did ORNL call their material that performs surface retention on solid molecules?

There have been experiments to extract uranium from sea water, but the yield has been low due to the carbonate present in the water.


When you start up your PS3, what's the first section of the PS Network you see?

By default, the What's New section of PlayStation Network is displayed when the system starts up.


What is the name of Harvards radio station?

Boston is the largest broadcasting market in New England, with the radio market being the 11th largest in the United States.


On what date was the 2014 Human Development Report released?

The 2014 Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Program was released on July 24, 2014, and calculates HDI values based on estimates for 2013.


In what year did the Battle of Beneventum take place?

Seeing little hope for further gains, he withdrew completely from Italy.


What did Napoleon do at cards, though he repaid losses?

He cheated at cards, but repaid the losses; he had to win at everything he attempted.


What is one of the thermochemical processes that has been explored besides electrolysis?

One such route uses concentrators to split water into oxygen and hydrogen at high temperatures (2,300–2,600 °C or 4,200–4,700 °F).


in what time period did fusion genres of house emerge?

This fusion is apparent in the crossover of musical styles by artists such as Dennis Ferrer and Booka Shade, with the former's production style having evolved from the New York soulful house scene and the latter's roots in techno.


What houses does the Nigerian legislature have?

It is influenced by the Westminster System model[citation needed] in the composition and management of the upper and lower houses of the bicameral legislature.


During what time did the Dionysus cult become popular?

During the Punic crisis, popular cult to Dionysus emerged from southern Italy; Dionysus was equated with Father Liber, the inventor of plebeian augury and personification of plebeian freedoms, and with Roman Bacchus.


How many Dubai-based airlines are owned by Somalis?

Star African Air is also one of three Somali-owned airlines which are based in Dubai.


What was the 1990 maternal mortality rate per 100,000 births?

The 2010 maternal mortality rate per 100,000 births for Guinea Bissau was 1000.


What magazine rated Beyonce as the most powerful female musician in 2015?

Forbes magazine also listed her as the most powerful female musician of 2015.


A thorough understanding of adolescence in society depends on what?

A thorough understanding of adolescence in society depends on information from various perspectives, including psychology, biology, history, sociology, education, and anthropology.


Where were the Winter Olympics held in 1924?

In the first half of the 20th century the Olympic Winter Games were held three times in Alpine venues: the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France; the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland; and the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.


What Island is the nearest major airport located on?

The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of Sint Maarten:


After Boganda's death in a plane crash on 29 March 1959, his cousin, David Dacko, took control of MESAN and became the country's first president after the CAR had formally received independence from France.


What does the French "actuel" mean in English?

However, due to shifts in ecological niches of words, a common etymology is sometimes misleading as a guide to current meaning in one or the other language.


The first truth explains the nature of dukkha.


What was the smooth jazz format renamed?

In recent years, the Smooth Jazz format has been renamed to Smooth AC, as an attempt to lure younger listeners.


They provided the intense concentrated light of an arc lamp but were easier to operate.


Like Charles II had previously done, the last Stuart monarch withheld assent. Who was this monarch?

The last Stuart monarch, Anne, similarly withheld on 11 March 1708, on the advice of her ministers, her assent from a bill for the settling of Militia in Scotland.


The effect of German victory and ensuing influence stems back to what factor?

The Prussian General Staff had drawn up minutely detailed mobilization plans using the railway system, which in turn had been partly laid out in response to recommendations of a Railway Section within the General Staff.


What authority in a community sponsored religious rites?

The highest authority within a community usually sponsored its cults and sacrifices, officiated as its priest and promoted its assistants and acolytes.


In what year did Napoleon III create new arrondissements?

Louis-Philippe was overthrown by a popular uprising in the streets of Paris in 1848.


How many historical Christian creeds did Martin write about?

Linda Woodhead attempts to provide a common belief thread for Christians by noting that "Whatever else they might disagree about, Christians are at least united in believing that Jesus has a unique significance."


What is the name of the charity that Idol has?

This event was also held in seasons seven and nine and has raised nearly $185 million in total.


What kind of passive construction does Czech have?

In practice, however, word order is flexible and used for topicalization and focus.


What purpose do stand-alone signs serve for country pubs?

The more remote country pubs often have stand-alone signs directing potential customers to their door.


What determines the jetty that's used by supply ships to Norfolk Island?

Which jetty is used depends on the prevailing weather on the day.


What is the name of the town the story takes place in?

The children feed one another's imagination with rumors about his appearance and reasons for remaining hidden, and they fantasize about how to get him out of his house.


The Constitution Act mentions the prime minister in the context of which kinds of other ministers?

originally did not make any reference whatsoever to a prime minister, with her or his specific duties and method of appointment instead dictated by "convention".


What was the name of the single off the debut album that gave Kanye mainstream attention?

Jesus Walks", the album's fourth single, perhaps exposed West to a wider audience; the song's subject matter concerns faith and Christianity.


Once again the middle nobility (middle in wealth, not in rank) attempted to reduce the power of the magnates with a law that made them impeachable before the Senate for malfeasance.


When was the only vice presidential debate held at Washington University?

Washington University has been selected by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host more presidential and vice-presidential debates than any other institution in history.


Which university is the second oldest in Australia?

The 2012–2013 Times Higher Education Supplement ranked the University of Melbourne as the 28th (30th by QS ranking) best university in the world.


Under his auspices the Peace of Naupactus (217 BC) brought the latest war between Macedon and the Greek leagues (the social war 220-217) to an end, and at this time he controlled all of Greece except Athens, Rhodes and Pergamum.


What type of analysis did the scientists use to examine hairs from the 2 baboon mummies formerly preserved in the British Museum?

In 2010, a genetic study was conducted on the mummified remains of baboons that were brought back as gifts from Punt by the ancient Egyptians.


Who operates the Oklahoma History Center?

Located across the street from the governor's mansion at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in northeast Oklahoma City, the museum opened in 2005 and is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society.


What is particularly important in closed habitats like forests?

Defence against predators is particularly important in closed habitats like forests, where ambush predation is common and multiple eyes can provide a valuable early warning system.


What was heavily influenced by Christian thinking?

It had much in common with the Mutazalite Islamic thinking in that the Roman Catholics though subordinating philosophy to theology did not subject reason to revelation but in the case of contradictions, subordinated reason to faith as the Asharite of Islam.


Parque Batlle is named in honour of José Batlle y Ordóñez, President of Uruguay from 1911 to 1915.


This use of racial categories is frequently criticized for perpetuating an outmoded understanding of human biological variation, and promoting stereotypes.


Some writers claim the Air Staff ignored a critical lesson, however: British morale did not break.


Which LaserDisc player solves the disc switching dilemma?

One exception to this rule is the Pioneer LD-W1, which features two disc platters.


By tradition, what notable figure came to Nepal 250 years before the birth of Christ?

These art and architectural edifices encompass three major periods of evolution: the Licchavi or classical period (500 to 900 AD), the post-classical period (1000 to 1400 AD), with strong influence of the Palla art form; the Malla period (1400 onwards) that exhibited explicitly tantric influences coupled with the art of Tibetan Demonology.


What is common prevention method of infections in medicine?

Infections can be prevented by antiseptic measures such as sterilizing the skin prior to piercing it with the needle of a syringe, and by proper care of indwelling catheters.


How does Raleigh compare in crime to the rest of the country?

Motor vehicle theft accounted for 870 incidents out of the total.


When is the emission at maximized recieved signal?

If the signal is polarized horizontally, the two signals subtract and the received signal is largely cancelled.


In what language was most religious literature of this period written?

Much literature remained religious in character, and although a great deal of it continued to be written in Latin, a new demand developed for saints' lives and other devotional tracts in the vernacular languages.


Who said "The Yavanas, O king, are all-knowing; the Suras are particularly so."?

The Mahabharata compliments them as "the all-knowing Yavanas" (sarvajnaa yavanaa) i.e. "The Yavanas, O king, are all-knowing; the Suras are particularly so.


Which philosopher believed that the Enlightenment was ultimately born out of Protestant reaction against the Catholic counter-reformation?

Bertrand Russell saw the Enlightenment as a phase in a progressive development, which began in antiquity, and that reason and challenges to the established order were constant ideals throughout that time.


What was the purpose of the Portuguese bailout?

After the bailout was announced, the Portuguese government headed by Pedro Passos Coelho managed to implement measures with the intention of improve the State's financial situation, including tax hikes, a freeze of civil service-related lower-wages and cuts of higher-wages by 14.3%, on top of the government's spending cuts.


When did texts begin to appear solely in Romance?

Old Catalan shared many features with Gallo-Romance, diverging from Old Occitan between the 11th and 14th centuries.


What Douglas Cooper call Picasso's 1909 Cubist sculpture?

According to Douglas Cooper: "The first true Cubist sculpture was Picasso's impressive Woman's Head, modeled in 1909–10, a counterpart in three dimensions to many similar analytical and faceted heads in his paintings at the time.


How many vocal overdubs are in Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody?

For instance, according to Brian May, there are over 180 vocal overdubs in "Bohemian Rhapsody".


In what century was Cafe Anglais, Cafe de Paris and Rocher de Cancale opened?

Several of the best-known restaurants in Paris today appeared during the Belle Epoque, including Maxim's on Rue Royale, Ledoyen in the gardens of the Champs-Élysées, and the Tour d'Argent on the Quai de la Tournelle.


What system was used by Warner Brothers?

The recording speed was 33 1⁄3 rpm, originally used in the Western Electric/ERPI movie audio disc system implemented in the early Warner Brothers' Vitaphone "talkies" of 1927.


Who did House relay political messages to?

House also had an influence of relaying political messages to people who were considered to be outcasts of society.


What command prepared offensives into Burma after the Allied setbacks in 1943?

In the first months of 1944, the Chinese and American troops of the Northern Combat Area Command (NCAC), commanded by the American Joseph Stilwell, began extending the Ledo Road from India into northern Burma, while the XV Corps began an advance along the coast in the Arakan Province.


What construction project suffered from foreign political retaliation against Nasser?

On 19 July 1956, the US and UK abruptly withdrew their offer to finance construction of the Aswan Dam, citing concerns that Egypt's economy would be overwhelmed by the project.


What is the initial phantom body pain sensation experienced by people with spinal cord damage?

This phantom body pain is initially described as burning or tingling but may evolve into severe crushing or pinching pain, or the sensation of fire running down the legs or of a knife twisting in the flesh.


What was the largest number to use Underground shelters in September  27, 1940?

Peak use of the Underground as shelter was 177,000 on 27 September 1940, and a November 1940 census of London found that about 4% of residents used the Tube and other large shelters; 9% in public surface shelters; and 27% in private home shelters, implying that the remaining 60% of the city likely stayed at home.


An adult eusocial insect does not contact it's what?

Most insects, however, lead short lives as adults, and rarely interact with one another except to mate or compete for mates.


What is the typical base type for automotive lamps?

Most lamps have metal bases that fit in a socket to support the lamp and conduct current to the filament wires.


A great part of this desire for local and foreign manuscripts arose in the 15th Century.


What specific type of growth has an effect on the density of wood?

Within an individual tree, the variation in wood density is often as great as or even greater than that between different trees (Timell 1986).


When was the most rainfall for Oklahoma city?

Across Oklahoma and Texas generally, there was record flooding in the latter part of the month


When did Burke's ancestors arrive in Ireland?

His mother Mary née Nagle (c. 1702 – 1770) was a Roman Catholic who hailed from a déclassé County Cork family (and a cousin of Nano Nagle), whereas his father, a successful solicitor, Richard (died 1761), was a member of the Church of Ireland; it remains unclear whether this is the same Richard Burke who converted from Catholicism.


Greece was split into sections of different rulers in what year?

Following the Fourth Crusade and the fall of Constantinople to the "Latins" in 1204


Islamists in Egypt, particularly members of the politically persecuted Brotherhood, viewed Nasser as oppressive, tyrannical, and demonic.


What is the main belief of conflict theory?

Conflict theorists saw society as an arena in which different groups compete for control over resources.


Couts of commonwealth nations are often influenced by who's rulings?

However, it is important to understand that despite the presence of reception statutes, much of contemporary American common law has diverged significantly from English common law.


How much precipitation does Ketchikan receive each year?

Juneau averages over 50 in (130 cm) of precipitation a year, and Ketchikan averages over 150 in (380 cm).


In what year did the discovery of uranium occur?

Klaproth assumed the yellow substance was the oxide of a yet-undiscovered element and heated it with charcoal to obtain a black powder, which he thought was the newly discovered metal itself (in fact, that powder was an oxide of uranium).


What family of plants is most important for human sustenance?

Of all the families of plants, the Poaceae, or grass family (grains), is by far the most important, providing the bulk of all feedstocks (rice, corn — maize, wheat, barley, rye, oats, pearl millet, sugar cane, sorghum).


Passive air defence includes camouflage and what?

Passive air defence is defined by NATO as "Passive measures taken for the physical defence and protection of personnel, essential installations and equipment in order to minimize the effectiveness of air and/or missile attack".


During what years did the dismantling of the Playmander begin?

The LCL's Steele Hall governed for one term from the 1968 election to the 1970 election and during this time began the process of dismantling the Playmander.


The Milken Institute rated Boston as the top what in the country?

The city is home to a number of technology companies and is a hub for biotechnology, with the Milken Institute rating Boston as the top life sciences cluster in the country.


What year did the second schism take place?

And in 1953 the second schism happened when the theological orientation of the Chosun Seminary (later Hanshin University) founded in 1947 could not be tolerated in the PCK and another minor group (The Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea, Kijang, 기장) was separated.


In what year did the Imperial Delhi Railway line begin operating?

The line was shifted to run along the Yamuna river, and it began operating in 1924.


American wrestler Ric Flair has had multiple world heavyweight championship reigns spanning over three decades.


How many "waist" catapults can be installed with an angled deck?

The angled deck allows the installation of one or two "waist" catapults in addition to the two bow cats.


Which studios produced Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds'?

Also in 2005, Spielberg directed a modern adaptation of War of the Worlds (a co-production of Paramount and DreamWorks), based on the H. G. Wells book of the same name (Spielberg had been a huge fan of the book and the original 1953 film).


What statues are near the ones of teachers and educators?

Thus, one can see the statues of the famous teachers and educators of the past not too far from those of the courtesans who educated the young men in the other arts.


When was the mention of London removed from the Royal Institute's name?

In 1934, it moved to its current headquarters on Portland Place, with the building being opened by King George V and Queen Mary.


What violation could result in stoning and was supported by 82% of Egyptian responders?

According to a 2010 Pew Global Attitudes survey, 84% of Egyptians polled supported the death penalty for those who leave Islam; 77% supported whippings and cutting off of hands for theft and robbery; and 82% support stoning a person who commits adultery.


What time period is known at the common practice period?

While a similar term is also used to refer to the period from 1750 to 1820 (the Classical period), this article is about the broad span of time from roughly the 11th century to the present day, which includes the Classical period and various other periods.


Which famous artist did not agree with Galen's theories?

Leonardo did not publish his works on this subject, but he was not afraid of thinking for himself and he definitely disagreed with Galen.


Free programs leveraging this Unicode extension are available which allow users to type Russian characters, even on Western 'QWERTY' keyboards.


What types of passenger elevators are installed in structures of up to eight floors?

Passenger elevators capacity is related to the available floor space.


What lays at the bottom of the Inn Valley

Eroded rocks from the most recent ice age lie at the bottom of the valley while the top of the valley consists of erosion from earlier ice ages.


An armed rebellion beginning in 1956 by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) under the leadership of Amílcar Cabral gradually consolidated its hold on then Portuguese Guinea.


Following the death in 1473 of James II, the last Lusignan king, the Republic of Venice assumed control of the island, while the late king's Venetian widow, Queen Catherine Cornaro, reigned as figurehead.


How does Malian Health and development rank globally?

Mali's health and development indicators rank among the worst in the world.


Although hundreds of individuals were sentenced to death in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s, only ten people besides Gilmore (who had waived all of his appeal rights) were actually executed prior to 1984.


Which other two cities also started to grow economically?

Strasbourg began to grow to become the most populous and commercially important town in the region.


What force devastated resupply attempts by the Japanese?

While the Sixth Army was reinforced successfully, the U.S. Fifth Air Force was able to devastate the Japanese attempts to resupply.


What notable project was funded by Richmond's "admissions tax"?

Richmond has a significant arts community, some of which is contained in formal public-supported venues, and some of which is more DIY, such as local privately owned galleries, and private music venues, nonprofit arts organizations, or organic and venueless arts movements (e.g., house shows, busking, itinerant folk shows).


And in 2004, the downtown area suffered extensive flood damage after the remnants of Hurricane Gaston dumped up to 12 inches (300 mm) of rainfall.


In what year did Nuruddin Farah win the Neustadt International Prize for Literature?

With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also released novels, some of which have gone on to receive worldwide acclaim.


How many sura's in the Quran begin with "In the name of God?"

Instead, Muslims describe God by the names and attributes that, according to Islam, he revealed to his creation.


Occasionally the airways themselves change.


What movement occurred during the 1730's and 1740's?

The First Great Awakening was an evangelical and revitalization movement that swept through Protestant Europe and British America, especially the American colonies in the 1730s and 1740s, leaving a permanent impact on American Protestantism.


What effect does highly sensitive film have on images?

Relatively insensitive film, with a correspondingly lower speed index, requires more exposure to light to produce the same image density as a more sensitive film, and is thus commonly termed a slow film.


What has Hayek's views on the market been used to defend?

As such, one need not endorse Hayek’s analysis of markets to endorse ecosystems as spontaneous orders.


Where did Europeans come into contact with other groups?

Groups of humans have always identified themselves as distinct from neighboring groups, but such differences have not always been understood to be natural, immutable and global.


The Abhidharma texts are from what time?

Every school had its own version of the Abhidharma, with different theories and different texts.


What do virtually all culture techniques rely on at some point?

This technique is especially useful in the diagnosis of viral diseases, where the light microscope is incapable of identifying a virus directly.


What are the goals of the Independent and State School Partnership?

The ISSP's aims are "to raise pupil achievement, improve pupil self-esteem, raise pupil aspirations and improve professional practice across the schools".


where were the penguins transported for cleaning?

Nightingale Island has no fresh water, so the penguins were transported to Tristan da Cunha for cleaning.


Who was Universal's chairman of the board of directors after the Standard Captial takeover?

Standard Capital's J. Cheever Cowdin had taken over as president and chairman of the board of directors, and instituted severe cuts in production budgets.


Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral wards.


A common variant definition does not include the Adirondack Mountains, which geologically belong to the Grenville Orogeny and have a different geological history from the rest of the Appalachians.


The latter featured the single "Bohemian Rhapsody", which stayed at number one in the UK charts for nine weeks.


Resistors allow control of the motor speed, although significant power is dissipated in the external resistance.


What are two of the most successful animal phyla?

The Lophotrochozoa, evolved within Protostomia, include two of the most successful animal phyla, the Mollusca and Annelida.


Were the Spanish able to police the backwoods settlements

Though technically not allowed by the Spanish authorities, the Spanish were never able to effectively police the border region and the backwoods settlers from the United States would continue to migrate into Florida unchecked.


What magazine ranked the 360 as the second best console of the 1993-2013 period?

In 2009, IGN named the Xbox 360 the sixth-greatest video game console of all time, out of a field of 25.


When was the Chrysler building built in NYC?

The Condé Nast Building (2000) is a prominent example of green design in American skyscrapers and has received an award from the American Institute of Architects as well as AIA New York State for its design.


What is the main source used for creating MP3 files?

A sample rate of 44.1 kHz is almost always used, because this is also used for CD audio, the main source used for creating MP3 files.


What was the population of people in New York that were not Caucasian in 1890?

New York's non-white population was 36,620 in 1890.


How many Fortune 500 companies are based in Oklahoma?

Four Fortune 500 companies and six Fortune 1000 companies are headquartered in Oklahoma, and it has been rated one of the most business-friendly states in the nation, with the 7th-lowest tax burden in 2007.


IndyMac concluded that these downgrades would have negatively impacted the Company's risk-based capital ratio as of June 30, 2008.


How long did Paul VI live for after experiencing a massive heart attack in 1978?

In his will, he requested to be buried in the "true earth" and therefore, he does not have an ornate sarcophagus but an in-ground grave.


What did the growth of national leagues cause a serious decline in?

By the year 2000, national leagues were established in almost every country throughout the world, as well as local or regional leagues for lower level teams, thus the significance of friendlies has seriously declined since the 19th century.


Who descended from Romance-speaking Vlachs?

The Gorals of southern Poland and northern Slovakia are partially descended from Romance-speaking Vlachs who migrated into the region from the 14th to 17th centuries and were absorbed into the local population.


What can impact accurately assesing sexual identity?

Often, sexual orientation and sexual orientation identity are not distinguished, which can impact accurately assessing sexual identity and whether or not sexual orientation is able to change; sexual orientation identity can change throughout an individual's life, and may or may not align with biological sex, sexual behavior or actual sexual orientation.


What methods are used to remove non-audible components of audio signals?

Voice compression is used in internet telephony, for example, audio compression is used for CD ripping and is decoded by the audio players.


Who noted the severe erosion of the mountains?

In the Miocene Epoch the mountains underwent severe erosion because of glaciation, which was noted in the mid-19th century by naturalist Louis Agassiz who presented a paper proclaiming the Alps were covered in ice at various intervals—a theory he formed when studying rocks near his Neuchâtel home which he believed originated to the west in the Bernese Oberland.


What league did the Spokane Shock join after the 2015 season?

Subsequently, one of the remaining teams, the Spokane Shock, severed its ties with the league to join the competing IFL.


What percentage of the City of Boston's population is 20 to 24?

37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.


Who recorded the earliest records of migration?

Historically, migration has been recorded as much as 3,000 years ago by Ancient Greek authors including Homer and Aristotle, and in the Book of Job, for species such as storks, turtle doves, and swallows.


Buckingham Palace was untouched during which war?

During World War I, the palace, then the home of King George V and Queen Mary, escaped unscathed.


How many people in Ireland speak Russian?

Significant Russian-speaking groups also exist in Western Europe.


What television network in Asia shows American Idol?

In Latin America, the show is broadcast and subtitled by Sony Entertainment Television.


Who gave more exposure to the term heresy when attempting to descredit opponents during the early centuries of Christianity?

The use of the word "heresy" was given wide currency by Irenaeus in his 2nd century tract Contra Haereses (Against Heresies) to describe and discredit his opponents during the early centuries of the Christian community.[citation needed]


What TV network shares a parent with Marvel?

With ABC, a Once Upon a Time graphic novel was announced for publication in September.


What is implied when two witnesses have a number of errors in common?

This specific meaning shows the relationships of the surviving witnesses (the first known example of such a stemma, albeit with the name, dates from 1827).


What military unit was sent from outside of Arkansas to oversee desegregation?

In 1957, the state of Arkansas refused to honor a federal court order to integrate their public school system stemming from the Brown decision.


How long is the border that San Diego shares with Mexico?

The city shares a 15-mile (24 km) border with Mexico that includes two border crossings.


Watanabe was one influenced by American comics, which were beginning to gain popularity in Japan, and as such began to make his characters look stronger and "cool." The character creation process, however, has for most of the franchise's history been collaborative and reliant on conversation and brainstorming.


In practice, Pre-Columbian refers to the history of the indigenous cultures of America prior to Europeans doing what to them?

While technically referring to the era before Christopher Columbus' voyages of 1492 to 1504, in practice the term usually includes the history of American indigenous cultures until Europeans either conquered or significantly influenced them, even if this happened decades or even centuries after Columbus' initial landing.


How many people are living in Tajikistan?

Traditional homelands of Tajik people included present-day Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.


In 1860, during the Second Opium War, the capital Beijing was captured and the Summer Palace sacked by a relatively small Anglo-French coalition force numbering 25,000.


What is Himachal Pradesh rank according to the 2005 Transparency international survey?

The government has successfully imposed environmental protection and tourism development, meeting European standards, and it is the only state which forbids the use of polyethylene and tobacco products.[citation needed]


What mistreatment did Gaddafi say that British soldiers subjected him to?

He later related that while he travelled to England believing it more advanced than Libya, he returned home "more confident and proud of our values, ideals and social character."


What was the charity that Liszt and Chopin last performed for?

The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized by Hector Berlioz for his bankrupt Shakespearean actress wife Harriet Smithson, during which they played George Onslow's Sonata in F minor for piano duet.


What award did Nowhere in Africa win in 2002?

The Berlin International Film Festival, held yearly since 1951, is one of the world's foremost film and cinema festivals.


What music is the Carnival celebrated with in the Chota Valley?

In Azogues and the Southern Andes in general, Taita Carnival is always an indigenous Cañari.


How many users were affected by the increase in malware?

An estimated 100,000 users were affected.


Why are species can be difficult to classify because they?

Carnivorous plants would be very difficult to fit into this classification, producing their own food but also digesting anything that they may trap.


In what type of organism will a specialized form of cell division called meiosis produce cells called gametes?

In sexually reproducing organisms, a specialized form of cell division called meiosis produces cells called gametes or germ cells that are haploid, or contain only one copy of each gene.:20.2


How many of the M2HB guns were mounted together on the M45 Quadmount weapons system?

A plethora of anti-aircraft gun systems of smaller calibre were available to the German Wehrmacht combined forces, and among them the 1940-origin Flakvierling quadruple-20 mm-gun antiaircraft weapon system was one of the most often-seen weapons, seeing service on both land and sea.


In 1914 what was the name of the film company that was founded?

(Δάφνις και Χλόη), containing the first nude scene in the history of European cinema; it was also the first Greek movie which was played abroad.


Under which mountains are the railway tunnels being built for the Alp-Transit project?

The network is administered mainly by the Federal Railways, except in Graubünden, where the 366 km (227 mi) narrow gauge railway is operated by the Rhaetian Railways and includes some World Heritage lines.


What year was Reval granted with Lübeck city rights?

Reval was granted Lübeck city rights (1248) and joined the Hanseatic League.


From which language did the Tsakonian language derive?

The Tsakonian language, a distinct Greek language deriving from Doric Greek instead of Ionic Greek, is still spoken in some villages in the southeastern Peloponnese.


What was the less expensive version of the Macintosh SE that was offered until 2001?

The Macintosh Classic, essentially a less expensive version of the Macintosh SE, was the least expensive Mac offered until early 2001.


Whose energy levels are lower than the electrons in the electroluminescence process?

Thus the energy level of the holes will be lesser than the energy levels of the electrons.


Described as being "sexy, seductive and provocative" when performing on stage, Beyoncé has said that she originally created the alter ego "Sasha Fierce" to keep that stage persona separate from who she really is.


What did Nasser want to use the agreement to do?

Nasser had initially rejected the plan, but conceded under pressure from the Soviet Union, which feared that escalating regional conflict could drag it into a war with the US.


Is there a pplace where lovers of the chicken are able to see some of its best attributes ?

Sometimes, poultry shows are part of general livestock shows, and sometimes they are separate events such as the annual "National Championship Show" in the United Kingdom organised by the Poultry Club of Great Britain.


Who wrote that the book forces readers to question issues without resolving them?

Defending the book, Akin Ajayi writes that justice "is often complicated, but must always be founded upon the notion of equality and fairness for all."


What museum has a branch at the Santa Fe Depot?

Many popular museums, such as the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Natural History Museum, the San Diego Museum of Man, the Museum of Photographic Arts, and the San Diego Air & Space Museum are located in Balboa Park, which is also the location of the San Diego Zoo.


What percent of undergraduate students live on campus at Washington University?

Bear's Den (the largest dining hall on campus), the Habif Health and Wellness Center (Student Health Services), the Residential Life Office, University Police Headquarters, various student-owned businesses (e.g. the laundry service, Wash U Wash), and the baseball, softball, and intramural fields are also located on the South 40.


East 1st Street begins just North of East Houston Street at Avenue A and continues to where?

East 1st Street begins just North of East Houston Street at Avenue A and continues to Bowery.


Besides the sugar and the four bases, what else does DNA consist of?

DNA consists of a chain made from four types of nucleotide subunits, each composed of: a five-carbon sugar (2'-deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and one of the four bases adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine.:2.1


Outside of state funded schools, and funds coming from donors, how might a university collect funds?

In some countries the vast majority of students attend university in their local town, while in other countries universities attract students from all over the world, and may provide university accommodation for their students.


Around what time did Lobund of Notre Dame become independent?

Lobund was the first research organization to answer definitively, that such life is possible and that it can be prolonged through generations.


What type of anthropology commitment is noticing and documenting genocide?

Ethical commitments in anthropology include noticing and documenting genocide, infanticide, racism, mutilation (including circumcision and subincision), and torture.


Who granted Imperial degree-awarding powers?

The London Centre for Nanotechnology was established in the same year as a joint venture between UCL and Imperial College London.


How many troops can Japan's largest military ship carry?

For other operations, 400 troops and fifty 3.5 t trucks (or equivalent equipment) can also be carried.


They came into direct conflict with the British along the tarai belt after which the British expelled them from the provinces of the Satluj.


What happened in India during the Neolithic period?

The Mesolithic period in the Indian subcontinent was followed by the Neolithic period, when more extensive settlement of the subcontinent occurred after the end of the last Ice Age approximately 12,000 years ago.


What is the main reason that countries were excluded from the 2014 report?

The following United Nations Member States were not included in the 2014 report: North Korea, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Nauru, San Marino, Somalia, India, Pakistan, South Sudan, and Tuvalu.


What was one of the factors for this behavior in Africa?

In contrast, Asian administrations such as Suharto's New Order often took a cut on business transactions or provided conditions for development, through infrastructure investment, law and order, etc.


What are common dishes in Guinea-Bissau?

Spices, peppers and chilis are used in cooking, including Aframomum melegueta seeds (Guinea pepper).


What area in Houston is the home of the Houston Baptist University?

Houston Baptist University, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, offers bachelor's and graduate degrees.


What has the Mexican government promoted in some indigenous rural communities?

The Mexican government has promoted and established bilingual primary and secondary education in some indigenous rural communities.


The North Aegean islands are located where?

The Argo-Saronic Islands in the Saronic gulf near Athens, the Cyclades, a large but dense collection occupying the central part of the Aegean Sea, the North Aegean islands, a loose grouping off the west coast of Turkey, the Dodecanese, another loose collection in the southeast between Crete and Turkey, the Sporades, a small tight group off the coast of northeast Euboea, and the Ionian Islands, located to the west of the mainland in the Ionian Sea.


Proto-Slavic, the supposed ancestor language of all Slavic languages, is a descendant of common Proto-Indo-European, via a Balto-Slavic stage in which it developed numerous lexical and morphophonological isoglosses with the Baltic languages.


What percent of the population are resident foreign nationals?

Bern has a population of 140,634 people and 34% of the population are resident foreign nationals.


Along with Sakhalin Island, what islands were occupied by the Soviets after the Second World War?

At the end of World War II Soviet troops occupied southern Sakhalin Island and the Kuril Islands, making them part of the RSFSR.


In addition to the Mayflower Theatre, what's Southampton's other big venue for live music?

Southampton has two large live music venues, the Mayflower Theatre (formerly the Gaumont Theatre) and the Guildhall.


In the Buddhist view, liberation from samsara is possible by following the Buddhist path.


To what is the organic matter in asphalt similar?

The vast Alberta bitumen resources are believed to have started out as living material from marine plants and animals, mainly algae, that died millions of years ago when an ancient ocean covered Alberta.


John attempted conversion of what in exchange for military aid?

Reliable accounts of the middle and later parts of John's reign are more limited, with Gervase of Canterbury and Ralph of Coggeshall writing the main accounts; neither of them were positive about John's performance as king.


Who was the London Weekend Television's managing director?

The five clubs decided it was a good idea and decided to press ahead with it; however, the league would have no credibility without the backing of The Football Association and so David Dein of Arsenal held talks to see whether the FA were receptive to the idea.


The Vietnam War was an element of what US diplomatic policy?

Critics see the conflict as a "quagmire"—an endless waste of American blood and treasure in a conflict that did not concern US interests.


When was the original USB 1.0 Specification introduced?

The original USB 1.0 specification, which was introduced in January 1996, defined data transfer rates of 1.5 Mbit/s "Low Speed" and 12 Mbit/s "Full Speed".


In 1963, a notable double agent providing valuable and high-quality reporting for The Times during a war in the late 1930s eventually defected to which country?

He later joined MI6 during World War II, was promoted into senior positions after the war ended, then eventually defected to the Soviet Union in 1963.


What is another way of phrasing "time order"?

A sequence of events that includes the time along with place or location information to describe a sequential path may be referred to as a world line.


The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which originated in Boston and was long known as "Boston Tech", moved across the river to Cambridge in 1916.


What two genres cut into hard rock's popularity at the end of the 1980s and early 1990s?

Hard rock began losing popularity with the commercial success of grunge and later Britpop in the 1990s.


What is the Relch Security Main Office also called?

While the number is not accurately known, it is estimated that between 80,000 and 200,000 Freemasons were killed under the Nazi regime.


Where do you find dialectic vowel reductions?

In Central Catalan, unstressed vowels reduce to three: /a


When did Methodist and Baptist preachers oppose slavery and urge manumission?

Whereas in the First Great Awakening, Methodist and Baptist preachers had opposed slavery and urged manumission, over the decades they made more of an accommodation with the institution.


Along with potassium-40 and uranium, the decay of what element is a primary heat source driving plate tectonics?

Uranium is a naturally occurring element that can be found in low levels within all rock, soil, and water.


About what percentage of Plymouth's income comes from the Dockyard?

Other substantial employers include the university with almost 3,000 staff, as well as the Tamar Science Park employing 500 people in 50 companies.


What notable Nepali figure died in a Kathmandu earthquake?

Despite the initial hardships, Kathmandu rose to prominence again and, during most of the Malla era, dominated the trade between India and Tibet.


How much money did the film "Jaws" gross worldwide?

It also set the domestic record for box office gross, leading to what the press described as "Jawsmania.":248 Jaws made Spielberg a household name and one of America's youngest multi-millionaires, allowing him a great deal of autonomy for his future projects.:250


When did Allied forces surrender Singapore to the Japanese?

Wavell resigned from ABDACOM on 25 February, handing control of the ABDA Area to local commanders and returning to the post of Commander-in-Chief, India.


On 25 August, the Arab League recognised the NTC to be "the legitimate representative of the Libyan state", on which basis Libya would resume its membership in the League.


What is one thing, according to the text, that domesticated dogs use humans for?

Another study indicated that after undergoing training to solve a simple manipulation task, dogs that are faced with an insoluble version of the same problem look at the human, while socialized wolves do not.


On what major line of latitude is the Congo located?

Since the country is located on the Equator, the climate is consistent year-round, with the average day temperature being a humid 24 °C (75 °F) and nights generally between 16 °C (61 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F).


How many alumni does Olin Business School have worldwide?

On May 2, 2014, the $90 million conjoined Knight and Bauer Halls were dedicated, following a $15 million gift from Charles F. Knight and Joanne Knight and a $10 million gift from George and Carol Bauer through the Bauer Foundation.


Where does Wayback Machine keep its information stored?

As of 2009[update], the Wayback Machine contained approximately three petabytes of data and was growing at a rate of 100 terabytes each month; the growth rate reported in 2003 was 12 terabytes/month.


Precisely because of this mechanism, most automatic turntables are incapable of playing any audio in the lock groove, since they will lift the arm before it reaches that groove.


What are a couple examples of non-Summer music festivals in Portugal?

Out of the summer season, Portugal has a large number of festivals, designed more to an urban audience, like Flowfest or Hip Hop Porto.


Where in India line has been converted to AC?

1,500 V DC is used in the Netherlands, Japan, Republic Of Indonesia, Hong Kong (parts), Republic of Ireland, Australia (parts), India (around the Mumbai area alone, has been converted to 25 kV AC like the rest of India), France (also using 25 kV 50 Hz AC), New Zealand (Wellington) and the United States (Chicago area on the Metra Electric district and the South Shore Line interurban line).


Chloroplasts and cyanobacteria contain the blue-green pigment chlorophyll a. Chlorophyll a (as well as its plant and green algal-specific cousin chlorophyll b)[a] absorbs light in the blue-violet and orange/red parts of the spectrum while reflecting and transmitting the green light that we see as the characteristic colour of these organisms.


What was the alliance that was formed with Marcus Lepidus named?

He was convinced that only a single strong ruler could restore order in Rome.


What position is Barcelona ranked on the UEFA club rankings?

Barcelona was ranked first in the IFFHS Club World Ranking for 1997, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 and currently occupies the second position on the UEFA club rankings.


This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.


The Vestals were a public priesthood of six women devoted to the cultivation of Vesta, goddess of the hearth of the Roman state and its vital flame.


"Compensation" is the name of the system used for what type of elevators?

This makes it easier to control the elevator, as it compensates for the differing weight of cable between the hoist and the cab.


Why was there a funding shortfall for the publishing of Princpia Mathematica?

Despite the initial loss, today there is likely no major academic library in the world which does not hold a copy of Principia Mathematica.


What is one leader from the polish-lithuanian common weaith.

In 1413, following a series of tentative personal unions between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Crown Kingdom of Poland, the existing Lithuanian nobility formally joined this class.:211


Substandard what is often one way for corruption to enter the construction field?

Access to aid may be limited to those with connections, to those who pay bribes or are forced to give sexual favors.


Who was a French philospher that celebrated the virtues of nature?

The French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau celebrated the virtues of nature, The German poet and philosopher Goethe declared that green was the most restful color, suitable for decorating bedrooms.


Streptomycin, discovered during a Merck-funded research program in Selman Waksman's laboratory at Rutgers in 1943, became the first effective treatment for tuberculosis.


Who was the member of Parliament who brought a bill about Daylight Saving Time to the House of Commons in 1908?

Robert Pearce, who introduced the first Daylight Saving Bill to the House of Commons on 12 February 1908.


How do birds navigate and orient themselves during migration?

The control of migration, its timing and response are genetically controlled and appear to be a primitive trait that is present even in non-migratory species of birds.


Who was the latest clubs have won the fa cup as part of a league cup double?

Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double, namely Preston North End (1889), Aston Villa (1897), Tottenham Hotspur (1961), Arsenal (1971, 1998, 2002), Liverpool (1986), Manchester United (1994, 1996, 1999) and Chelsea (2010).


Who were the casualties especially terrible for?

A grand total of 20,163 German troops were killed, wounded or missing in action during the August 18 battle.


He was engaged by the inventors of a mechanical organ, the "eolomelodicon", and on this instrument in May 1825 he performed his own improvisation and part of a concerto by Moscheles.


With the aid of the eunuch Zheng Zhong (d. 107 AD), Emperor He (r. 88–105 AD) had Empress Dowager Dou (d. 97 AD) put under house arrest and her clan stripped of power.


In what did the bagpipe fill an important role?

On the other hand, instruments such as the acoustic guitar, once associated mainly with popular music, gained prominence in classical music in the 19th and 20th centuries.


At what altitude does snowfall begin in November?

At altitudes between 1,000 and 3,000 m (3,281 and 9,843 ft), snowfall begins in November and accumulates through to April or May when the melt begins.


Who has stirred controversy for development and design of Chelsea Barracks?

Recently, Prince Charles came under controversy for promoting a classically designed development on the land of the former Chelsea Barracks in London.


What is knon as when you are  unable to eat unfermented milk-based foods?

This is commonly known as lactose intolerance.


How can the body get rid of excess copper?

Copper in the body normally undergoes enterohepatic circulation (about 5 mg a day, vs. about 1 mg per day absorbed in the diet and excreted from the body), and the body is able to excrete some excess copper, if needed, via bile, which carries some copper out of the liver that is not then reabsorbed by the intestine.


Which groups of researchers provided unorthodox structure for a research group?

Harrison's group is shown to have been a classic research school; Pickford's and Hutchinson's were not.


Where did Kanye perform his single "All Day" with a menagerie of other artists?

West performed the song at the 2015 BRIT Awards with a number of US rappers and UK grime MC's including: Skepta, Wiley, Novelist, Fekky, Krept & Konan, Stormzy, Allan Kingdom, Theophilus London and Vic Mensa.


On 2 March 2009, however, Vieira was assassinated by what preliminary reports indicated to be a group of soldiers avenging the death of the head of joint chiefs of staff, General Batista Tagme Na Wai.


That is, the usual product is divided by p and the remainder of this division is the result of modular multiplication.


By which year had most of the Native Americans been forced out of the Tennessee region?

Possibly because of European diseases devastating the Indian tribes, which would have left a population vacuum, and also from expanding European settlement in the north, the Cherokee moved south from the area now called Virginia.


When did Nigeria launch its first satellite?

The Nigeriasat-1 was the first satellite to be built under the Nigerian government sponsorship.


When was the slope-line approach system introduced?

In the 1940s, the slope-line approach system was introduced.


What did Frédéric compose during the year of 1817?

By the age of seven Fryderyk had begun giving public concerts, and in 1817 he composed two polonaises, in G minor and B-flat major.


What kingdom did the Romans take over the year after the Battle of Actium?

The Hellenistic period covers the period of ancient Greek (Hellenic) history and Mediterranean history between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the emergence of the Roman Empire as signified by the Battle of Actium in 31 BC and the subsequent conquest of Ptolemaic Egypt the following year.


Entropy is a measure of evenness of a distribution of energy between parts of a system.


Who became leader of the Khurasan Hashimiyya in approximately 746?

Around 746, Abu Muslim assumed leadership of the Hashimiyya in Khurasan.


What type of eulogy is provided for the King?

The King's body is carried to the Plaça de la Vila where a satiric eulogy is delivered while the townspeople eat salty grilled sardines with bread and wine, suggesting the symbolic cannibalism of the communion ritual.


What event generated criticism of Nasser from Egypt's elite?

According to political scientist Mahmoud Hamad, writing in 2008, "nostalgia for Nasser is easily sensed in Egypt and all Arab countries today".


When do earlier approaches to translation still have relevance for historians?

Though earlier approaches to translation are less commonly used today, they retain importance when dealing with their products, as when historians view ancient or medieval records to piece together events which took place in non-Western or pre-Western environments.


What should be included in effective teaching?

Guy Claxton has questioned the extent that learning styles such as Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic(VAK) are helpful, particularly as they can have a tendency to label children and therefore restrict learning.


How many Puerto Rican hispanics live in greater Boston?

The city, especially the East Boston neighborhood, has a significant Hispanic community.


Which of two Voskhod 2's occupants was almost killed?

He succeeded in safely re-entering the ship, but he and Belyayev faced further challenges when the spacecraft's atmospheric controls flooded the cabin with 45% pure oxygen, which had to be lowered to acceptable levels before re-entry.


How many Newar Buddhist monasteries are present in Kathmandu?

Since the 1960s, the permanent Tibetan Buddhist population of Kathmandu has risen significantly so that there are now over fifty Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the area.


During what dynasty did the Xiamen dialect develope?

This dialect developed in the late Ming dynasty when Xiamen was increasingly taking over Quanzhou's position as the main port of trade in southeastern China.


How does Paul view the Resurrection of Jesus?

Paul's Christology has a specific focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus.


When were jet bridge systems introduced to modern airport terminals?

The early 1960s also saw the introduction of jet bridge systems to modern airport terminals, an innovation which eliminated outdoor passenger boarding.


Which recording types were effected by the imposed industry standards?

Broadcasters were faced with having to adapt daily to the varied recording characteristics of many sources: various makers of "home recordings" readily available to the public, European recordings, lateral-cut transcriptions, and vertical-cut transcriptions.


What was the first general labor strike in the 20th century?

Seattle was mildly prosperous in the 1920s but was particularly hard hit in the Great Depression, experiencing some of the country's harshest labor strife in that era.


Did the Liverpool Club place in the Champions League in 2005?

An exception to the usual European qualification system happened in 2005, after Liverpool won the Champions League the year before, but did not finish in a Champions League qualification place in the Premier League that season.


These coins are both designated in Section 5112 as "legal tender" in payment of debts.


What is the purpose of the critical apparatus?

The critical apparatus presents the author's work in three parts: first, a list or description of the evidence that the editor used (names of manuscripts, or abbreviations called sigla); second, the editor's analysis of that evidence (sometimes a simple likelihood rating),[citation needed]; and third, a record of rejected variants of the text (often in order of preference).[citation needed]


What does Universal Primary Education belong to?

Universal Primary Education is one of the eight international Millennium Development Goals, towards which progress has been made in the past decade, though barriers still remain.


What happens if a royalty is paid to the copyright owner or representative?

Another example is the practice of compulsory licensing, which is where the law forbids copyright owners from denying a license for certain uses of certain kinds of works, such as compilations and live performances of music.


Candidates for Freemasonry are progressively initiated into Freemasonry, first in the degree of Entered Apprentice.


Menzies came to power the year the Communist Party of Australia had led a coal strike to improve pit miners' working conditions.


What is the risk of contracting malaria if an individual is already infected with HIV?

Research has shown that in Namibia the risk of contracting malaria is 14.5% greater if a person is also infected with HIV.


When did Turkey begin to use the Gregorian calendar for fiscal means?

From 1 March 1917 the fiscal year became Gregorian, rather than Julian.


Who was one of the earliest psychologists to take an explicit interest in identity?

The process of forming a viable sense of identity for the culture is conceptualized as an adolescent task, and those who do not manage a resynthesis of childhood identifications are seen as being in a state of 'identity diffusion' whereas those who retain their initially given identities unquestioned have 'foreclosed' identities (Weinreich & Saunderson 2003 p7-8).


what territory is Tristan da Cunha part of?

Tristan da Cunha is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.


Why did the emperor pay a small fortune in gifts?

Shih-Shan Henry Tsai writes that the Yongle Emperor sent his eunuch Yang Sanbao into Tibet in 1413 to gain the allegiance of various Tibetan princes, while the Yongle Emperor paid a small fortune in return gifts for tributes in order to maintain the loyalty of neighboring vassal states such as Nepal and Tibet.


Name the Digimon video game that was released in 1999.

The franchise gained momentum with its first anime incarnation, Digimon Adventure, and an early video game, Digimon World, both released in 1999.


When the lamas received an invite from the emperors, who did they send instead?

Tribute missions from Tibetan monasteries to the Chinese court brought back not only titles, but large, commercially valuable gifts which could subsequently be sold.


Who ordered the cease-fire that effectively ended hostilities?

After just 100 hours of ground combat, and with all of Kuwait and much of southern Iraq under coalition control, US President George H. W. Bush ordered a cease-fire and negotiations began resulting in an agreement for cessation of hostilities.


Why did Chrysler discontinue use of the Hifi 16 2/3 rpm record?

Subsequently, the 16 2⁄3 rpm speed was used for narrated publications for the blind and visually impaired, and were never widely commercially available, although it was common to see new turntable models with a 16 rpm speed setting produced as late as the 1970s.


What was the label given to Queen Victoria during the Great Famine?

In Ireland, Victoria was labelled "The Famine Queen".


Jesus is considered to be the only what between God and humanity?

Jesus is considered to be the only intercessor and high priest between God and humanity, and appointed by God as the king and judge of his kingdom.


Although it has been damaged in past centuries, the panel has been expertly cleaned and conserved.


What major problem did bitumen as a pigment show itself to be?

Unless thoroughly diluted, bitumen never fully solidifies and will in time corrupt the other pigments with which it comes into contact.


What are some of the more common triggers?

The most common triggers include allergens, smoke (tobacco and other), air pollution, non selective beta-blockers, and sulfite-containing foods.


Which year was it when paper money was first issued without the backing of precious metals?

The use of paper money not backed by precious metals had also occurred under the Articles of Confederation from 1777 to 1788.


In summer, daytime highs often reach what temperature in the Piedmont region?

The Atlantic Ocean has less influence on the climate of the Piedmont region, which has hotter summers and colder winters than in the coast.


How long was the truce intended to last for?

A peace agreement was signed in which John returned Anjou to Philip and paid the French king compensation; the truce was intended to last for six years.


When did US Senate vote against treaty of versailles ratification?

The victorious great powers also gained an acknowledgement of their status through permanent seats at the League of Nations Council, where they acted as a type of executive body directing the Assembly of the League.


What does recent research from 2006 examine?

Recent research from 2006 examines the gradual development of industry and further development of shipping in a predominantly agricultural economy, calculating an average rate of per capita GDP growth between 1833 and 1911 that was only slightly lower than that of the other Western European nations.


How many times has North Carolina hosted the NCAA final four?

The ACC Championship Game and The Belk Bowl are held annually in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, featuring teams from the ACC and the Southeastern Conference.


The color issue was not settled until when?

These regions were occupied by "the brown men," with the yellow in the Far East and the black in Africa.


When was Punjab part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Punjab was part of the Indus Valley Civilization, more than 4000 years ago.


How much of Estonia's native Estonians speaks Russian?

In all, 67.8% of Estonia's population can speak Russian.


In 1922, this was renamed the "British Empire Medal".


What is the origin of the word "orange"?

These languages have introduced supplementary vocabulary to denote "green", but these terms are recognizable as recent adoptions that are not in origin color terms (much like the English adjective orange being in origin not a color term but the name of a fruit).


What are other schools regarded as within Hindu philosophy?

The various sibling traditions included in Hindu philosophies are diverse, and they are united by shared history and concepts, same textual resources, similar ontological and soteriological focus, and cosmology.


Accusative vs. partitive case opposition of the object used with transitive verbs creates a telicity contrast, just as in Finnish.


What happens when an aspirated consonant is doubled or geminated?

A doubled aspirated affricate has a longer hold in the stop portion and then has a release consisting of the fricative and aspiration.


The colophons of ancient manuscripts, dated as late as the 20th century, refer to Kathmandu as Kasthamandap Mahanagar in Nepal Mandala.


What type of ambulance will the Army have 301 of?

Of the total number of vehicles the Army will keep, 5,036 will be put in storage, 1,073 will be used for training, and the remainder will be spread across the active force.


This, along with the particularly light color of the original plastic, causes affected consoles to quickly become yellow; if the sections of the casing came from different batches of plastic, a "two-tone" effect results.


What feature had importance in sacrifices?

Color had a general symbolic value for sacrifices.


Securities analysts nicknamed the company Big Blue for its size and common use of the color in products, packaging and its logo.


What year was Reval granted with Lübeck city rights?

Estonians still call their capital "Tallinn", which according to legend derives from Taani linna (meaning Danish town or castle).


i artista d'honor dalt del llit (Lord of the Tall Banana in Bloom, of the Voyeurs and Punks and the Artist of Honor upon the Bed).


Why does DNA replication and transcription occur in the 5'→3' direction?

One end of a DNA polymer contains an exposed hydroxyl group on the deoxyribose; this is known as the 3' end of the molecule.


Loose soil from lack of trees along the river bed resulted in?

Increased browsing on willows and conifers along Blacktail Creek due to a lack of predation caused channel incision because they helped slow the water down and hold the soil in place.


Who allegedly hit a home run to the Center?

There is speculation as to whether the "facts" surrounding the story are true or not, but nevertheless Ruth did help the Yankees secure a World Series win that year and the home run accounted for his 15th and last home run in the post season before he retired in 1935.


How many wildcards were chosen by the judges in season eight?

The wildcard round returned in season eight, wherein there were three groups of twelve, with three contestants moving forward – the highest male, the highest female, and the next highest-placed singer - for each night, and four wildcards were chosen by the judges to produce a final 13.


Did cubism influence other fields outside of painting and scuplture?

The influence of cubism extended to other artistic fields, outside painting and sculpture.


What do high school all-star players hope to be seen by?

Many of these games, which include the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and Under Armour All-America Game, are used as showcases for players to be seen by colleges.


How many seats did PAIGC win in the election?

Three years later, PAIGC won a strong parliamentary majority, with 67 of 100 seats, in the parliamentary election held in November 2008.


During what time period did a "general process of rationalization and secularization set in"?

After the second half of the 17th century and during the 18th century, a "general process of rationalization and secularization set in," and confessional disputes were reduced to a secondary status in favor of the "escalating contest between faith and incredulity".


What is one of the main reasons pilots sit on the left side of the airplane?

Standard traffic patterns are left-handed, meaning all turns are made to the left.