Buddhism seeks to be neither pessimistic or optimistic, but what?

Although the term is often translated as "suffering", its philosophical meaning is more analogous to "disquietude" as in the condition of being disturbed.


What percent of Georgia use Russian as their main language?

In Georgia Russian has no official status, but it's recognised as a minority language under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities.


What percentage of the economy does agriculture comprise?

Important Greek industries include tourism (with 14.9 million international tourists in 2009, it is ranked as the 7th most visited country in the European Union and 16th in the world by the United Nations World Tourism Organization) and merchant shipping (at 16.2% of the world's total capacity, the Greek merchant marine is the largest in the world), while the country is also a considerable agricultural producer (including fisheries) within the union.


Was there any debate about the voting process in Ohio?

During the debate, no Senator argued that the outcome of the election should be changed by either court challenge or revote.


What is Today's annual cost of the Canadian Forces?

The number of primary reserve personnel is expected to go up to 30,000 by 2020, and the number of active to at least 70,000.


Where did Chopin head to during the Revolution of 1848?

In April, during the Revolution of 1848 in Paris, he left for London, where he performed at several concerts and at numerous receptions in great houses.


What are both houses of the Swiss Parliament collectively known as when both are in joint session?

When both houses are in joint session, they are known collectively as the Federal Assembly.


Cotton is a perennial crop in the tropics, and without defoliation or freezing, the plant will continue to grow.


Who revealed the starting points of this evolution to be economic deterioration and political confusion?

A history of devaluation of the group that becomes the victim, past violence against the group that becomes the perpetrator leading to psychological wounds, authoritarian cultures and political systems, and the passivity of internal and external witnesses (bystanders) all contribute to the probability that the violence develops into genocide.


The structure also reinforced Moltke's ability control large formations spread out over what?

The structure also greatly strengthened Moltke's ability to control large formations spread out over significant distances.


He was then hung for six hours (according to Mark's Gospel) between two convicted thieves.


Yale University also is featured in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby".


Who elected consuls in the Roman government?

Over time, the laws that gave patricians exclusive rights to Rome's highest offices were repealed or weakened, and leading plebeian families became full members of the aristocracy.


The possessed individual is referred to as a ghorala ("mount").


How many teams played in the 2011 domestic Samoan rugby league competition?

The 2011 domestic Samoan rugby league competition contained 10 teams with plans to expand to 12 in 2012.


What percentage of New Haven's economy is based in services grounded in health care and education?

Today, over half (56%) of the city's economy is now made up of services, in particular education and health care; Yale is the city's largest employer, followed by Yale – New Haven Hospital.


In September 2009, a U.S. Drone strike reportedly killed Ilyas Kashmiri, who was the chief of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami, a Kashmiri militant group associated with Al-Qaeda.


What was the overarching Prussian motive in starting a war with France?

This aim was epitomized by Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck's later statement: "I did not doubt that a Franco-German war must take place before the construction of a United Germany could be realised.


What is one way that vegetarians and vegans obtain zinc?

There is some evidence to suggest that more than the US RDA (15 mg) of zinc daily may be needed in those whose diet is high in phytates, such as some vegetarians.


In what year was the National Review founded?

The National Review, a conservative magazine published in the city since its founding by William F. Buckley, Jr. in 1955, commented, "By hearkening back to New York's heart after 9/11, for a moment Trump transcended politics.


What type of materialism defined the Marxist philosophy?

During the 19th century, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels extended the concept of materialism to elaborate a materialist conception of history centered on the roughly empirical world of human activity (practice, including labor) and the institutions created, reproduced, or destroyed by that activity (see materialist conception of history).


What type of the converter was used in hungarian locomotives of that time?

The locomotives carried a four-pole rotating phase converter feeding a single traction motor of the polyphase induction type at 600 to 1,100 V.


What was the 106 mile push through enemy territory called?

"Task Force Lynch" (after Lieutenant Colonel James H. Lynch), 3rd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, and two 70th Tank Battalion units (Charlie Company and the Intelligence–Reconnaissance Platoon) effected the "Pusan Perimeter Breakout" through 106.4 miles (171.2 km) of enemy territory to join the 7th Infantry Division at Osan.


What type of light gun dealt with aircraft up to 6000 ft.?

The light guns, about half of which were of the excellent Bofors 40 mm, dealt with aircraft only up to 6,000 ft (1,800 m).


What type of music comes from the popular Gelugpa school?

Other styles include those unique to the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism, such as the classical music of the popular Gelugpa school, and the romantic music of the Nyingmapa, Sakyapa and Kagyupa schools.


How many people were arrested with Kerry?

Kerry and the other protesters later paid a $5 fine, and were released.


In what year did Sony and Philips band together to design a new digital audio disc?

As a result, in 1979, Sony and Philips set up a joint task force of engineers to design a new digital audio disc.


In what year was the Formosa Resolution passed?

Congress agreed to his request in 1955 for the Formosa Resolution, which obliged the U.S. to militarily support the pro-Western Republic of China in Taiwan and continue the isolation of the People's Republic of China.


Greenhouses remain an important part of horticulture today, and plastic transparent materials have also been used to similar effect in polytunnels and row covers.


At the forefront of the new school of design was the aristocratic "architect earl", Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington; in 1729, he and William Kent, designed Chiswick House.


The scene in SoBe, along with a bustling secondhand market for electronic instruments and turntables, had a strong democratizing effect, offering amateur, "bedroom" DJs the opportunity to become proficient and popular as both music players and producers, regardless of the whims of the professional music and club industries.


Which suras in the Quran are particularly rhythmic?

Rhyme, while found throughout the Quran, is conspicuous in many of the earlier Meccan suras, in which relatively short verses throw the rhyming words into prominence.


What did the rise in sea levels open in the seaways?

The divided world would give opportunity for the diversification of new dinosaurs.


What other country designed similar systems to the Predictor?

The Kerrison was fairly simple, but it pointed the way to future generations that incorporated radar, first for ranging and later for tracking.


How many people are affected by zinc deficiency?

Zinc deficiency affects about two billion people in the developing world and is associated with many diseases.


What is the essential difference in radio waves transmitted by an antenna?

An antenna transmits and receives radio waves with a particular polarization which can be reoriented by tilting the axis of the antenna in many (but not all) cases.


When did Seoul Semiconductor release the first high DC voltage LED?

LEDs have been developed by Seoul Semiconductor that can operate on AC power without the need for a DC converter.


How did the invading British army do at St. Malo?

An army was assembled under the command of Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough; he was aided by Lord George Sackville.


What are a couple of styles of combat based on?

Taking the form of live events held by touring promotions, it portrays a unique style of combat based on a combination of adopted styles, which include classical wrestling, catch wrestling and various forms of martial arts, as well as an innovative style based on grappling (holds/throws), striking, and aerialism.


What is theavoidance of unwholesome actions and the cultivation of positive actions called?

actions produce "seeds" in the mind that come to fruition either in this life or in a subsequent rebirth.


Who is the chief vote counter for party?

Within the House Republican Conference, the chief deputy whip is the highest appointed position and often a launching pad for future positions in the House Leadership.


Who was the oldest man to become President prior to Eisenhower?

Eisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier).


The ACTA trade agreement, signed in May 2011 by the United States, Japan, Switzerland, and the EU, and which has not entered into force, requires that its parties add criminal penalties, including incarceration and fines, for copyright and trademark infringement, and obligated the parties to active police for infringement.


In April 2011, Beyoncé and Jay Z traveled to Paris in order to shoot the album cover for her 4, and unexpectedly became pregnant in Paris.


Where is the military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point stationed?

Also stationed in North Carolina is the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point in Southport.


Why is duck more common than other poultry in the east society ??

In the Western world, ducks are not as popular as chickens, because the latter produce larger quantities of white, lean meat and are easier to keep intensively, making the price of chicken meat lower than that of duck meat.


Name four sound profiles that would result in bass distortion on pre-2007 iPods.

For all iPods released in 2006 and earlier, some equalizer (EQ) sound settings would distort the bass sound far too easily, even on undemanding songs.


In addition to social and cultural characteristics, what else is taken into account for race classification in the US census?

The racial categories represent a social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country.


Detroit's auto industry, some of which was converted to wartime defense production, was an important element of the American "Arsenal of Democracy" supporting the Allied powers during World War II.


How many days did Henry Hudson spend exploring the region?

In 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson re-discovered the region when he sailed his ship the Halve Maen ("Half Moon" in Dutch) into New York Harbor while searching for the Northwest Passage to the Orient for his employer, the Dutch East India Company.


In addition to being carbon neutral, what other adjective describes wood that makes it compelling as a renewable energy source?

As an abundant, carbon-neutral renewable resource, woody materials have been of intense interest as a source of renewable energy.


Adolescent cultural differences are especially visible in which type of autonomy?

The degree to which adolescents are perceived as autonomous beings varies widely by culture, as do the behaviors that represent this emerging autonomy.


rather than emigrate African Americans wanted to do what?

Most African Americans, who were native-born by this time, wanted to improve conditions in the United States rather than emigrate.


However, it is also said that the authorities implore students not to use the characters in public.


What is the mission of the organizations?

North Korea is frequently listed among the world’s worst offenders against human rights.


The United States Department of Justice and several states began probing Nintendo's business practices, leading to the involvement of Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


What is the largest Swiss Reformed church in Switzerland?

It includes the entire Old Town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many sites within and around it.


What is the level called that the special Amiibo will unlock?

Link and Toon Link replenish arrows, Zelda and Sheik restore Link's health, and Ganondorf causes Link to take twice as much damage.


From what part of England did Bede come?

The shape of European monasticism was determined by traditions and ideas that originated with the Desert Fathers of Egypt and Syria.


What was the name of the first single that Fantasia released after winning American Idol?

Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.


Generally, when is courtship feeding and billing performed between partners?

Breeding usually involves some form of courtship display, typically performed by the male.


What did white fathers do after the American Revolution to provide for mixed children?

This overturned the principle in English common law by which a man gave his status to his children – this had enabled communities to demand that fathers support their children, whether legitimate or not.


One of the first "age hardening" alloys used were called?

Although an explanation for the phenomenon was not provided until 1919, duralumin was one of the first "age hardening" alloys to be used, and was soon followed by many others.


What style did was little represented in British colonies?

Perhaps the best remaining house is the pristine Hammond-Harwood House (1774) in Annapolis, Maryland, designed by the colonial architect William Buckland and modelled on the Villa Pisani at Montagnana, Italy as depicted in Andrea Palladio's I quattro libri


When did stained glass make a big comeback?

With the Renaissance, and a change in architectural style, the use of large stained glass windows became less prevalent.


What makes bacteria resistant to antibiotic treatment?

The most common fatal bacterial diseases are respiratory infections, with tuberculosis alone killing about 2 million people per year, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa.


With what other hiphop artist did Kanye collaborate with?

Following a headlining set at Coachella 2011 that was described by The Hollywood Reporter as "one of greatest hip-hop sets of all time", West released the collaborative album Watch the Throne with Jay-Z.


What two targets were the Luftwaffe trying to destroy?

On 15 September the Luftwaffe made two large daylight attacks on London along the Thames Estuary, targeting the docks and rail communications in the city.


There are a variety of different mechanisms by which insects perceive sound, while the patterns are not universal, insects can generally hear sound if they can produce it.


What type of diversity showed an overall exponential trend?

This dramatic rise in diversity was marked by periodic, massive losses of diversity classified as mass extinction events.


Which Eastern Nigerian tribe is 98% Christian?

Among Christians, the Pew Research survey found that 74% were Protestant, 25% were Catholic, and 1% belonged to other Christian denominations, including a small Orthodox Christian community.


Extra powers were conferred on the Durango governor, Santiago Baca Ortiz, deputy to the first national congress, and leader of the liberal party.


What other countries have successful democracies?

To date, the term “rule of law” has been used primarily in the English-speaking countries, and it is not yet fully clarified even with regard to such well-established democracies as, for instance, Sweden, Denmark, France, Germany, or Japan.


It quickly became apparent that he was a child prodigy.


"Crisis" comes from a Greek word meaning what?

Baptist historian Walter Shurden says the word "crisis" comes from the Greek word meaning "to decide.


What does symbolic reference link appearance with?

In higher organisms (like people), these two modes of perception combine into what Whitehead terms "symbolic reference", which links appearance with causation in a process that is so automatic that both people and animals have difficulty refraining from it.


Although China won the war, Chinese troops withdrew north of the McMahon Line, effectively ceding South Tibet to India.


Who took charge of Yerevan in November of 1988?

On November 25, 1988, a military commandant took control of Yerevan as the Soviet government moved to prevent further ethnic violence.


Napoleon's political power was secured by his victory at which 1800 battle?

Napoleon shattered this coalition with decisive victories in the Ulm Campaign and a historic triumph at the Battle of Austerlitz, which led to the elimination of the Holy Roman Empire.


How much of the university's total annual electric bill is represented by the green power commitment?

This green power commitment represents 30 percent of the university's total annual electricity use and places Northwestern in the EPA's Green Power Leadership Club.


Despite this domestic success, the failure to emulate Real Madrid in the Champions League led to van Gaal and Núñez resigning in 2000.


How much money was the move to satellite worth to the station over the following half decade?

In March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to transmit all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite.


What was the custom for those wearing shoes indoors in the Ottoman empire?

The art of carpet weaving was particularly significant in the Ottoman Empire, carpets having an immense importance both as decorative furnishings, rich in religious and other symbolism, and as a practical consideration, as it was customary to remove one's shoes in living quarters.


What is a person called who does the initial pencil work for the artwork?

While comics are often the work of a single creator, the labour of making them is frequently divided between a number of specialists.


When ingested in large amounts what does copper salts produce in humans?

A minimum dietary value for healthy growth in rabbits has been reported to be at least 3 ppm in the diet.


What is the southern edge of the Catalina Foothills area?

Also on the north side is the suburban community of Catalina Foothills, located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains just north of the city limits.


; December 28, 1903 – February 8, 1957) was a Hungarian-American pure and applied mathematician, physicist, inventor, computer scientist, and polymath.


To which states' election laws are Seattle's law and ballots similar?

Federally, Seattle is part of Washington's 7th congressional district, represented by Democrat Jim McDermott, elected in 1988 and one of Congress's liberal members.


When was Madonna named "Artist of the Decade" by MTV, Billboard and Musician Magazine?

By the end of the 1980s, Madonna was named as the "Artist of the Decade" by MTV, Billboard and Musician magazine.


Who did the constituent college belong to?

In 1907, the newly established Board of Education found that greater capacity for higher technical education was needed and a proposal to merge the City and Guilds College, the Royal School of Mines and the Royal College of Science was approved and passed, creating The Imperial College of Science and Technology as a constituent college of the University of London.


How much money was invested in MAPS by 2010?

MAPS has become one of the most successful public-private partnerships undertaken in the U.S., exceeding $3 billion in private investment as of 2010.


On what date was the office of President of the RSFSR created?

During an unsuccessful coup attempt on August 19–21, 1991 in Moscow, the capital of the Soviet Union and Russia, President of Russia Yeltsin strongly supported the President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev.


How long can an anesthetic, at max, relieve pain for, despite wearing off in only hours?

Vigorous vibration or electrical stimulation of the stump, or current from electrodes surgically implanted onto the spinal cord, all produce relief in some patients.


Along with Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, and Perry Como, who was a prominent early adult contemporary radio artist?

Initially, the vocalists consisted of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, and others.


What was the nickname given to Queen Victoria because all of her children married into noble families?

Their nine children married into royal and noble families across the continent, tying them together and earning her the sobriquet "the grandmother of Europe".


Which enlightened despot was so over-enthusiastic that revolts broke out and nearly all of his programs were reversed?

They included Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia, Leopold II of Tuscany, and Joseph II of Austria.


Who was responsible for 2/3 of all recordings in the 1930s?

Amplifiers and cutters both using negative feedback were employed thereby improving the range of frequencies cut and lowering distortion levels.


Not-self (Pāli: anatta; Sanskrit: anātman) is the third mark of existence.


When did Fidel Castro overthrow the Cuban government?

Several decades later in 1959, the corrupt Cuban government of U.S.-backed Fulgencio Batista was overthrown by Fidel Castro.


Why do the cellular hosts of some viruses not have to wait for transcription to synthesize their proteins?

Because they use RNA to store genes, their cellular hosts may synthesize their proteins as soon as they are infected and without the delay in waiting for transcription.


Who composed the La conquista della Spagne di Scipione Afriacano il giovance?

Antonio Maria Bononcini composed La conquista delle Spagne di Scipione Africano il giovane in 1707 and George Frideric Handel composed Alexander Balus in 1748.


Operations were carried out every night thereafter.


After 1949 where did Elizabeth live in London?

At various times between 1949 and 1951, the Duke of Edinburgh was stationed in the British Crown Colony of Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer.


Where was Mary represented (according to the Holy document ) on the vessel that wandered the sea for forty days and forty nights ?

The papal bull defining the dogma, Ineffabilis Deus, mentioned in particular the patrististic interpretation of Genesis 3:15 as referring to a woman, Mary, who would be eternally at enmity with the evil serpent and completely triumphing over him.


A Pirani gauge is accurate within what ranges?

In this type of gauge, a wire filament is heated by running current through it.


What percentage of the population now practices Islam?

Most of Guinea-Bissau's Muslims are of the Sunni denomination with approximately 2% belonging to the Ahmadiyya sect.


Both systems were taught at the Empire's law schools, which were in Istanbul and Bursa.


Who was said to have canceled an official trip to China in protest?

The Indian media responded angrily to the news that the ambassador, a distinguished lady diplomat, was summoned to the Foreign Ministry at 2 am local time; the news was later denied by anonymous sources in Delhi.


John's illness grew worse and by the time he reached Newark Castle he was unable to travel any farther; John died on the night of 18 October.


In what year did OMB revise the standards for race and ethnicity classifications?

OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the Federal Government.


How many standards did Napoleon's army capture in the Italian campaign?

The French army fought 67 actions and won 18 pitched battles through superior artillery technology and Bonaparte's tactics.


How many papers did Von Neumann publish?

He published 150 papers in his life; 60 in pure mathematics, 20 in physics, and 60 in applied mathematics.


How high are the minarets on the Charminar?

Most of the historical bazaars that still exist were constructed on the street north of Charminar towards Golconda fort.


A biography on Chopin released under Franz Liszt's name was likely written by who?

The biography of Chopin published in 1863 under the name of Franz Liszt (but probably written by Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein) claims that Chopin "must be ranked first among the first musicians ... individualizing in themselves the poetic sense of an entire nation."


What is now the German dialects of speech now referred as to?

The French language never really managed, however, to win over the masses, the vast majority of whom continued to speak their German dialects and write in German (which we would now call "standard German").[citation needed]


For what practice did the first Protestants criticize the Roman Catholics?

During the Age of the Enlightenment any residual interest in Mary within Protestant churches almost disappeared, although Anglicans and Lutherans continued to honor her.


What type of clothing did Paul VI enact reform on?

At the same time, the members of the College of Cardinals lost some of their previous influences, after Paul VI decreed, that not only cardinals but also bishops too may participate in committees of the Roman Curia.


While a few fragments exist, there is no surviving historical work which dates to the hundred years following Alexander's death.


In what year did the general public first get access to the internet in Hyderabad?

Hyderabad's first dial-up internet access became available in the early 1990s and was limited to software development companies.


What is another word for express powers?

The federal government has certain express powers (also called enumerated powers) which are powers spelled out in the Constitution, including the right to levy taxes, declare war, and regulate interstate and foreign commerce.


What percentage of households use solar hot water systems in Israel and Cyprus?

Israel and Cyprus are the per capita leaders in the use of solar hot water systems with over 90% of homes using them.


Spielberg directed 2015's Bridge of Spies, a Cold War thriller based on the 1960 U-2 incident, and focusing on James B. Donovan's negotiations with the Soviets for the release of pilot Gary Powers after his aircraft was shot down over Soviet territory.


What was the name of the treaty signed by France and Austria on 26 December?

France and Austria agreed to an armistice immediately and the Treaty of Pressburg followed shortly after on 26 December.


The wars had reduced the Estonian population from about 250–300,000 people before the Livonian War to 120–140,000 in the 1620s.


He died in 1582 when one of his generals, Akechi Mitsuhide, turned upon him with his army.


What was the time span of the Early Modern period?

It should be noted that the identification of a university was not necessarily obvious during the Early Modern period, as the term is applied to a burgeoning number of institutions.


What nationality is stated as the one Frédéric felt most identified by?

Chopin's biographer Adam Zamoyski writes that he never considered himself to be French, despite his father's French origins, and always saw himself as a Pole.


What percentage of Estonian Russians have though of going back to Russia?

Estonian Russians have developed their own identity – more than half of the respondents recognised that Estonian Russians differ noticeably from the Russians in Russia.


What term is used for the act of using Church of Scientology techniques in contrast to what Hubbard envisioned?

The Religious Technology Center has prosecuted breakaway groups that have practiced Scientology outside the official Church without authorization.


what diet did the mammals switch to from browsing diets?

The grasslands provided a new niche for mammals, including many ungulates and glires, that switched from browsing diets to grazing diets.


Another fissile isotope, uranium-233, can be produced from natural thorium and is also important in nuclear technology.


What showed RAF night fighter effectiveness was increasing?

The last major attack on London was on 10/11 May 1941, on which the Luftwaffe flew 571 sorties and dropped 800 tonnes of bombs.


The conflict in northern Mali began in January 2012 with radical Islamists (affiliated to al-Qaeda) advancing into northern Mali.


In what year was Somerset House designed?

Somerset House in London, designed by Sir William Chambers in 1776 for government offices, was as magnificent as any country house, though never quite finished, as funds ran out.


When did Tibet become part of Qing China?

Qinghai was also put under direct control of the Qing court.


What is Torrence's 1989 theory about that ties into tool kit variability ?

These results support Torrence's (1989) theory that risk of failure is indeed the most important factor in determining the structure of hunter-gatherer toolkits.


Serfdom was abolished in Russian Poland on February 19, 1864.


What is Nigeria's branded electronics manufacturer?

In this regard, some foreign vehicle manufacturing companies like Nissan have made known their plans to have manufacturing plants in Nigeria.


Which side is more urban and fashionable?

The city is bisected geographically and culturally by the North Canadian River, which basically divides North Oklahoma City and South Oklahoma City.


When did Britain announce plans to withdraw from Palestine?

The matter was complicated by large numbers of Jewish refugees seeking to be admitted to Palestine following the Holocaust, while Arabs were opposed to the creation of a Jewish state.


Maintaining that the ropes all have equal tension may reduce what?

Rope tension equalization may be achieved using a rope tension gauge, and is a simple way to extend the lifetime of the sheaves and ropes.


What property of wood could we project some indication of by looking at its density?

In specimens that show a very large proportion of latewood it may be noticeably more porous and weigh considerably less than the latewood in pieces that contain but little.


Some thought that King Edward VII's redecoration choices were at odds with whose prior work?

Buckingham Palace—the Ballroom, Grand Entrance, Marble Hall, Grand Staircase, vestibules and galleries redecorated in the Belle époque cream and gold colour scheme they retain today—once again became a setting for entertaining on a majestic scale but leaving some to feel King Edward's heavy redecorations were at odds with Nash's original work.


one voice records released a remix of what dada nada song in 1989?

In 1989, the L.A. based, former EBN-OZN singer/rapper Robert Ozn started indie house label One Voice Records, releasing the Mike "Hitman" Wilson remix of Dada Nada's "Haunted House," which garnered instant club and mix show radio play in Chicago, Detroit and New York as well as in the U.K. and France.


What type of element would be used to encounter less reactance?

However this understanding does not apply to resonant antennas where the resistance involved is the radiation resistance, a desired quantity which removes energy from the resonant element in order to radiate it (the purpose of an antenna, after all!).


What is the most substantial part of a birds antomy as it apples to consupmtion og the meat?

The meatiest parts of a bird are the flight muscles on its chest, called "breast" meat, and the walking muscles on the legs, called the "thigh" and "drumstick".


What is the name of the main principles of Protestantism?

Some Protestant denominations are less accepting of other denominations, and the basic orthodoxy of some is questioned by most of the others.


What were the eggs called that the Digimon were hatched from?

The effect of Digivolution, however, is not permanent in the partner Digimon of the main characters in the anime, and Digimon who have digivolved will most of the time revert to their previous form after a battle or if they are too weak to continue.


List two alternatives to rotary stepper motors in printer applications.

Stepper motors were and still are often used in computer printers, optical scanners, and digital photocopiers to move the optical scanning element, the print head carriage (of dot matrix and inkjet printers), and the platen or feed rollers.


What portion of the world is considered to be most at risk for the rapid spread of the avian flu?

In general, avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by bird-specific influenza A virus that is not normally transferred to people; however, people in contact with live poultry are at the greatest risk of becoming infected with the virus and this is of particular concern in areas such as Southeast Asia, where the disease is endemic in the wild bird population and domestic poultry can become infected.


What does the Stefan-Boltzmann law state?

It still was not clear why the spectrum of a hot object had the form that it has (see diagram).


When did Roman Catholicism become suppressed?

Within the borders of modern Thuringia the Roman Catholic faith only survived in the Eichsfeld district, which was ruled by the Archbishop of Mainz, and to a small degree in Erfurt and its immediate vicinity.


In the late 1970s many arterial roads were redesigned as ejes viales; high-volume one-way roads that cross, in theory, Mexico City proper from side to side.


Most make insects contain a pair of what?

A portion of the vas deferens is often enlarged to form the seminal vesicle, which stores the sperm before they are discharged into the female.


Victor Hugo and what other author helped judge the Volta Prize in 1880?

The Volta Prize was conceived by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1801, and named in honor of Alessandro Volta, with Bell receiving the third grand prize in its history.


Under which agreement are Detroit's major newspapers published?

In March 2009, the two newspapers reduced home delivery to three days a week, print reduced newsstand issues of the papers on non-delivery days and focus resources on Internet-based news delivery.


On what day did the 1975 constitutional crisis deadlock end?

Following the 1974–75 Loans Affair, the Malcolm Fraser led Liberal-Country Party Coalition argued that the Whitlam Government was incompetent and delayed passage of the Government's money bills in the Senate, until the government would promise a new election.


When was the Nea Moni Monastery established?

The exceptional mosaic decoration of the dome showing probably the nine orders of the angels was destroyed in 1822 but other panels survived (Theotokos with raised hands, four evangelists with seraphim, scenes from Christ's life and an interesting Anastasis where King Salomon bears resemblance to Constantine Monomachos).


How many times between 1908 and 1925 was Gamper president?

Hans Gamper — now known as Joan Gamper — became club president in 1908, finding the club in financial difficulty after not winning a competition since the Campionat de Catalunya in 1905.


Who was the developer of the Milanese mandolin?

A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.


When does Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem claim to have been founded?

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham is claimed to be the "oldest inn in England".


When did the Beidou system begin operating in China?

" The system became operational in the China region that same month.


Notable examples are The Universal Party, International Workingmen's Association (also called the First International), the Socialist International (also called the Second International), the Communist International (also called the Third International), and the Fourth International, as organizations of working class parties, or the Liberal International (yellow),


About how much area do forests cover the state?

Forests cover approximately 25 percent of the state.


What is Neptune's clouds competition variants dependent on?

The upper-level clouds lie at pressures below one bar, where the temperature is suitable for methane to condense.


What is the acronym for Tennessee's statewide criminal investigation agency?

The TBI maintains state-of-the-art investigative facilities and is the primary state-level criminal investigative department.


How often is the Grand prix du disque de F. Chopin for notable Chopin recordings held?

The Warsaw Chopin Society organizes the Grand prix du disque de F. Chopin for notable Chopin recordings, held every five years.


How much of the Bronx was non-Hispanic white as of 1980?

However, non-Hispanic whites formed under one-eighth (12.1%) of the population, down from 34.4% in 1980.


IHH, which organized the flotilla, is a Turkish charity that has been challenged on ties to Hamas and Al-Qaeda.


They had achieved numerous FA Cup victories over football League sides in the past 50 years, and since joining the elite they have won promotion again—as League Two champions in 2005.


For example, the FRC in Lenexa, Kansas holds items from the treatment of John F. Kennedy after his fatal shooting in 1963.


How many equity theaters does Seattle have?

Seattle has "around 100" theatrical production companies and over two dozen live theatre venues, many of them associated with fringe theatre; Seattle is probably second only to New York for number of equity theaters (28 Seattle theater companies have some sort of Actors' Equity contract).


What would DST delay if observed during the Muslim holy month?

Most Muslim countries do not use DST, partially for this reason.


What is the title of the book and movie about the Mogadishu uprising?

Eighteen American soldiers were killed, and a US television crew filmed graphic images of the body of one soldier being dragged through the streets by an angry mob.


When did Valencian regain its offical status?

Valencian recovered its official status, prestige and use in education after the transition to democracy in 1978.


Bell's patent was for the method and what for transmitting vocal and other sounds telegraphically?

Bell's patent covered "the method of, and apparatus for, transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically ... by causing electrical undulations, similar in form to the vibrations of the air accompanying the said vocal or other sound" [N 16]


Along with myrrh and spices, what important luxury did ancient Somali merchants provide?

In antiquity, the ancestors of the Somali people were an important link in the Horn of Africa connecting the region's commerce with the rest of the ancient world.


What group did France split Vietnam with?

After France and the Communists agreed to a partition of Vietnam, Eisenhower rejected the agreement, offering military and economic aid to southern Vietnam.


According to the author, who would have particular trouble in accepting that reality is fundamentally mental?

It is difficult for the matter-of-fact physicist to accept the view that the substratum of everything is of mental character.


Greater self-awareness, greater awareness of others, and the ability to consider multiple possiblities at once are examples of what kind of developments?

Early in adolescence, cognitive developments result in greater self-awareness, greater awareness of others and their thoughts and judgments, the ability to think about abstract, future possibilities, and the ability to consider multiple possibilities at once.


What term in higher education refers to technical universities that award engineering degrees?

Historically there were two Politecnici, one in each of the two largest industrial cities of the north:


How many students were in institutions of higher education in Russia in 1974?

The economy of Russia became heavily industrialized, accounting for about two-thirds of the electricity produced in the USSR.


In its turn, under anaerobic conditions, the ferrous hydroxide (Fe(OH)_2 ) can be oxidized by the protons of water to form magnetite and molecular hydrogen.


Lynx itself provided hypertext browsing and navigation prior to Tim Berners Lee's invention of HTTP and HTML.


What did some socialists bring up as a rebuttal to Hayek's resource distribution argument?

Some socialists such as H. D. Dickinson and Oskar Lange, responded by invoking general equilibrium theory, which they argued disproved Mises's thesis.


What element would this pure resistance be coupled with?

By adding an inductance in series with the antenna, a so-called loading coil, the capacitive reactance of this antenna can be cancelled leaving a pure resistance which can then be matched to the transmission line.


Welsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining:


How many votes do the member clubs of the Premier League have each?

Each club is a shareholder, with one vote each on issues such as rule changes and contracts.


How long ago did the last glacial period end?

In addition, many areas above about 40 degrees north latitude had been depressed by the weight of the Pleistocene glaciers and rose as much as 180 metres (591 ft) over the late Pleistocene and Holocene, and are still rising today.


How old was Gautama when he first left the palace grounds?

Śuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds.


Knibb also protagonised the creation of what?

Baptists were likewise active in promoting the education of former slaves; for example, Jamaica's Calabar High School, named after the slave port of Calabar, was formed by Baptist missionaries.


What is the name of the first tour with Live Nation?

To further promote the album, Madonna embarked on the Sticky & Sweet Tour; her first major venture with Live Nation.


Saint Helena was an important port of which company?

Captain James Cook's vessel HMS Endeavour anchored and resupplied off the coast of St Helena in May 1771, on her return from the European discovery of the east coast of Australia and rediscovery of New Zealand.


When was Jesus Christ known to have used wine in celebration?

Wine is used (not grape juice) both due to its strong Scriptural roots, and also to follow the tradition set by the early Christian Church.


When was Easter Sunday celebrated after the equinox?

Easter was the Sunday after the 15th day of this moon, whose 14th day was allowed to precede the equinox.


Which group is heavily responsible for passive air defence?

It remains a vital activity by ground forces and includes camouflage and concealment to avoid detection by reconnaissance and attacking aircraft.


Who defined a common External Power Supply for use with smartphones sold?

The European Standardisation Bodies CEN, CENELEC and ETSI (independent of the OMTP/GSMA proposal) defined a common External Power Supply (EPS) for use with smartphones sold in the EU based on micro-USB.


Water conservation policies have been adopted by what two sectors?

The city first proposed its Sustainable City Plan in 1992 and in 1994, was one of the first cities in the nation to formally adopt a comprehensive sustainability plan, setting waste reduction and water conservation policies for both public and private sector through its Office of Sustainability and the Environment.


Who did John force to change their support to John de Gray?

John wanted John de Gray, the Bishop of Norwich and one of his own supporters, to be appointed Archbishop of Canterbury after the death of Walter, but the cathedral chapter for Canterbury Cathedral claimed the exclusive right to elect Walter's successor.


What is the current Zip Code range in Guam?

In 1899, the local postage stamps were overprinted "Guam" as was done for the other former Spanish colonies, but this was discontinued shortly thereafter and regular U.S. postage stamps have been used ever since.


He was defeated, and on being bidden by the senate to appoint a dictator, he appointed his messenger Glycias, as if again making a jest of his country's peril."


The so-called Tomb of the Julii, near the crypt beneath St Peter's Basilica, is a 4th-century vaulted tomb with wall and ceiling mosaics that are given Christian interpretations.


In 1966 Claude R. Kirk, Jr. was elected as the first post-Reconstruction Republican governor, in an upset election.


Readers were more interested in sensationalist stories about what topics than they were in political theory itself?

The second most popular category, "general works" (those books "that did not have a dominant motif and that contained something to offend almost everyone in authority") demonstrated a high demand for generally low-brow subversive literature.


What languages do Tibetans in Sichuan speak?

The Qiang speak Qiangic languages and often Tibetic languages as well.


What was the purpose of studying natural sciences in madaris?

However, the classification of madaris as "universities" is disputed on the question of understanding of each institution on its own terms.


When did John Hawkins and Francis Drake attack Spanish and Portuguese slave ships?

In 1562, the English Crown encouraged the privateers John Hawkins and Francis Drake to engage in slave-raiding attacks against Spanish and Portuguese ships off the coast of West Africa with the aim of breaking into the Atlantic trade system.


What theaters are at North Carolina State University?

Theater performances are also offered at the Raleigh Little Theatre, Long View Center, Ira David Wood III Pullen Park Theatre, and Stewart and Thompson Theaters at North Carolina State University.


It is the centre of the Dutch railroad network and the location of the head office of Nederlandse Spoorwegen.


What was Darwin's concession to Karl von Nägel's objections?

Darwin tried to meet these objections in the 5th edition.


What did European regulators introduce to increase the oversight of banks?

European regulators introduced Basel III regulations for banks.


In what publication did the name Rajasthan first appear?

John Keay, in his book India: A History, stated that "Rajputana" was coined by the British in 1829, John Briggs, translating Ferishta's history of early Islamic India, used the phrase "Rajpoot (Rajput) princes" rather than "Indian princes".


How many different PS3s can one user access?

PlayStation 3 also limits the transfer of copy protected videos downloaded from its store to other machines and states that copy protected video "may not restore correctly" following certain actions after making a backup such as downloading a new copy protected movie.


The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI.


What location does the National Defense operate out of?

The Armed Forces Council generally operates from National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) in Ottawa, Ontario.


Who granted the charter for Sir Walter Raleigh to travel to present day North Carolina?

Virginia Dare, the first English child to be born in North America, was born on Roanoke Island on August 18, 1587; Dare County is named for her.


The St. Olaf College Choir was established as an outgrowth of the local St. John's Lutheran Church, where Christiansen was organist and the choir was composed, at least partially, of students from the nearby St. Olaf campus.


In 1851 Hong Xiuquan and others launched an uprising in Guizhou province, established the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom with Hong himself as king, claiming he often had visions of God and that he was the brother of Jesus Christ.


What kind of mines are found in Khetri and Jhunjhunu ?

It has rich salt deposits at Sambhar, copper mines at Khetri, Jhunjhunu, and zinc mines at Dariba, Zawar mines and Rampura Aghucha (opencast) near Bhilwara.


The Qajars drove the Russians out of what entire region?

The Russo-Persian wars of 1804–1813 and 1826–1828 resulted in large irrevocable territorial losses for Iran in the Caucasus, comprising all of Transcaucasia and Dagestan, which made part of the very concept of Iran for centuries, and thus substantial gains for the neighboring Russian Empire.


For what purpose did detractors use the idea of Mary's virginity and the virgin conception of Jesus?

From the early stages of Christianity, belief in the virginity of Mary and the virgin conception of Jesus, as stated in the gospels, holy and supernatural, was used by detractors, both political and religious, as a topic for discussions, debates and writings, specifically aimed to challenge the divinity of Jesus and thus Christians and Christianity alike.


On 3 December 1963, US President Lyndon B. Johnson posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award, in recognition of the good relationship between Pope John XXIII and the United States of America.


Which network in Australia offers viewers the choice of which Saturday afternoon match they watch?

In India, the matches are broadcast live on STAR Sports.


How many bombers hit Plymouth on Hitler's birthday?

On 19/20 April 1941, in honour of Hitler's 52nd birthday, 712 bombers hit Plymouth with a record 1,000 tons of bombs.


Public opinion pressured the U.S. government to bring Villa to justice for the raid on Columbus, New Mexico; U.S. President Wilson sent Gen. John J. Pershing and some 5,000 troops into Mexico in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Villa.


What types of music the Bronx famous for?

This cultural mix has made the Bronx a wellspring of both Latin music and hip hop.


What was the name of Beyoncé's tour that she started on April 15?

Beyoncé embarked on The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour on April 15 in Belgrade, Serbia; the tour included 132 dates that ran through to March 2014.


Following the death of Grand Prince Igor in 945, his wife Olga ruled as regent in Kiev until their son Sviatoslav reached maturity (ca.


How many seats are in the Senate of Swaziland?

The elections are held every five years after dissolution of parliament by the king.


How many representatives did FIFA have in the IFAB?

FIFA, the international football body, was formed in Paris in 1904 and declared that they would adhere to Laws of the Game of the Football Association.


Caesar would be elected consul in 59 BC, and would then serve as governor of Gaul for five years.


Who visited with the hope of bringing back the Communist Party of Lithuania to the Soviet Party?

On December 7, 1989, the Communist Party of Lithuania under the leadership of Algirdas Brazauskas, split from the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and abandoned its claim to have a constitutional "leading role" in politics.


When were the ISO standards first adopted?

These ISO standards were subsequently adopted by DIN as well.


The name of the Act that was a failure in creating bourdaries for the Crown and the EIC for being subjective?

Edmund Burke, a former East India Company shareholder and diplomat, was moved to address the situation and introduced a new Regulating Bill in 1783.


Which manservent was Victoria's most trusted ally?

Slanderous rumours of a romantic connection and even a secret marriage appeared in print, and the Queen was referred to as "Mrs. Brown".


Sometimes ogives consist only of undulations or color bands and are described as wave ogives or band ogives.


There were four corps of the Ottoman Army, what were they?

The Ottoman army was once among the most advanced fighting forces in the world, being one of the first to use muskets and cannons.


When was Britain called the "workshop of the world"?

In the early 19th century, the Industrial Revolution began to transform Britain; by the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851 the country was described as the "workshop of the world".


However, the credit for making the Marathas formidable power nationally goes to Peshwa Bajirao I. Historian K.K. Datta wrote about Bajirao I:


The US Supreme Court ruled that treaties can be repealed or modified for the purposes of US law just like what by any subsequent Act of Congress?

The Supreme Court also ruled in Reid v. Covert that any treaty provision that conflicts with the Constitution are null and void under U.S. law.


This new system, NHK Color, created in 1972, included 1125 lines, a 5:3 aspect ratio and 60 Hz refresh rate.


What was occurring to Pangaea in the late Triassic?

Because of the limited shoreline of one super-continental mass, Triassic marine deposits are globally relatively rare; despite their prominence in Western Europe, where the Triassic was first studied.


During Which dynasty does Josef Kolmaš claim Tibet was considered an organic part of China?

Josef Kolmaš, a sinologist, Tibetologist, and Professor of Oriental Studies at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, writes that it was during the Qing dynasty "that developments took place on the basis of which Tibet came to be considered an organic part of China, both practically and theoretically subject to the Chinese central government."


Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition.


Which two countries was Victoria trying to improve relations between?

Internationally, Victoria took a keen interest in the improvement of relations between France and Britain.


What did Nasser do after mass demonstrations?

Hundreds of thousands of sympathizers poured into the streets in mass demonstrations throughout Egypt and across the Arab world rejecting his resignation, chanting, "We are your soldiers, Gamal!"


With The Miracle, the band's songwriting became more collaborative, and they vowed to credit the final product only to Queen as a group.


When did the age of great English prose translation begin?

Only at the end of the 15th century did the great age of English prose translation begin with Thomas Malory's Le Morte Darthur—an adaptation of Arthurian romances so free that it can, in fact, hardly be called a true translation.


Which group originally created the Soviet state?

Under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin, the Bolsheviks established the Soviet state on 7 November [O.S. 25 October] 1917, immediately after the Russian Provisional Government, which governed the Russian Republic, was overthrown during the October Revolution.


It first gained influence in England and France; in England, Sir William Hamilton's excavations at Pompeii and other sites, the influence of the Grand Tour and the work of William Chambers and Robert Adam, was pivotal in this regard.


What is the basis of capitalization standards for the sentence-style capitalization?

Examples of global publishers whose English-language house styles prescribe sentence-case titles and headings include the International Organization for Standardization.


Who was a notable student of  Stanley Schachter?

Stanley Schachter formulated his theory on the earlier work of a Spanish physician, Gregorio Marañón, who injected patients with epinephrine and subsequently asked them how they felt.


How many were ruled to be redrawn in 2015

The court ruled in 2014, after lengthy testimony, that at least two districts had to be redrawn because of gerrymandering.


What is one of the Ten Meritorious Deeds?

Other practices are Ten Meritorious Deeds including, giving charity to reduce the greediness; following ethical precepts; renouncing conventional living and becoming a monastic; the development of mindfulness and practice of meditation; cultivation of higher wisdom and discernment; study of scriptures; devotional practices; ceremonies; and in the Mahayana tradition, invocation of buddhas and bodhisattvas.


Who purchased a small shop in 1835, which would eventually become Kendals?

Kendal Milne and Faulkner purchased the business in 1835.


how long does the engraved have from start to finish?

This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is saved by engraving the year on during the match, and sketching the presumed winner.


Where was "Reflections on Affective Events Theory" published?

This theory has been utilized by numerous researchers to better understand emotion from a communicative lens, and was reviewed further by Howard M. Weiss and Daniel J. Beal in their article, "Reflections on Affective Events Theory", published in Research on Emotion in Organizations in 2005.


What percentage of the world's total population gets infected with tuberculosis every year?

Of these 1.45 million deaths, about 0.35 million occur in those also infected with HIV.


What comes before state and territorial laws in the 50 U.S states?

In the dual-sovereign system of American federalism (actually tripartite because of the presence of Indian reservations), states are the plenary sovereigns, each with their own constitution, while the federal sovereign possesses only the limited supreme authority enumerated in the Constitution.


The Achean league was able to drive out the Macedonians from the Peloponnese and free Corinth, which duly joined the league.


Who can be authorized to grant assent by letters patent?

Officially, assent is granted by the sovereign or by Lords Commissioners authorised to act by letters patent.


During what period was the area around New York City located at the edge of an ice sheet 1,000 feet deep?

During the Wisconsinan glaciation, the New York City region was situated at the edge of a large ice sheet over 1,000 feet in depth.


Where was the differential analyzer built by H.L. Hazen?

This built on the mechanical integrators of James Thomson and the torque amplifiers invented by H. W. Nieman.


Who did Allmusic refer to as "one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the '80s and beyond"?

Collins has been described by AllMusic as "one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the '80s and beyond".


In what method is the rotational speed measured in?

The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc.


When was the lowest unemployment rate in Namibia?

"Strict unemployment" (people actively seeking a full-time job) stood at 20.2% in 2000, 21.9% in 2004 and spiraled to 29.4% in 2008.


What is the Royal Basilica of the Hungarian kings also known as?

The Royal Basilica of the Hungarian kings in Székesfehérvár (Alba Regia) had a mosaic decoration in the apse.


Arthur Conan Doyle brought to life what famous detective in a series of novels?

Modern writers pervasively influenced by the city include Peter Ackroyd, author of a "biography" of London, and Iain Sinclair, who writes in the genre of psychogeography.


How did Victoria feel about having to be married in order to escape living with her mother?

When Victoria complained to Melbourne that her mother's close proximity promised "torment for many years", Melbourne sympathised but said it could be avoided by marriage, which Victoria called a "schocking  [sic] alternative".


Why were standard connectors designed to be so robust?

Because USB is hot-pluggable, the connectors would be used more frequently, and perhaps with less care, than other connectors.


Athletes wearing what kind of flag at any Olympic venue faced the possibility of expulsion from the Olympics?

Prompted by the chaotic torch relays in Western Europe and North America, the president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge described the situation as a "crisis" for the organization and stated that any athletes displaying Tibetan flags at Olympic venues could be expelled from the games.


How old was Napoleon when he married Joséphine de Beauharnais?

Until she met Bonaparte, she had been known as "Rose", a name which he disliked.


What mathematician advance Greek Science?

At this time, Greek cultural influence and power was at its peak in Europe, Africa and Asia, experiencing prosperity and progress in the arts, exploration, literature, theatre, architecture, music, mathematics, philosophy, and science.


What will a fifth place Premier League team qualify for?

The team placed fifth in the Premier League automatically qualifies for the UEFA Europa League, and the sixth and seventh-placed teams can also qualify, depending on the winners of the two domestic cup competitions i.e. the FA Cup and the Capital One Cup (League Cup).


How many synergetic qualities are there in the predator-prey mechanism?

Two factors are considered here: How close the predator and prey are (in the latter two cases the term prey may be replaced with host) and whether or not the prey are directly murdered by the predator is considered, with true predation and parasitoidism involving certain death.


What ownership stake did Ccomcast get in this deal?

It was reported that under the current deal with GE that it would happen in November or December.


Which country continued to observe DST nationwide despite the fact that the war had ended?

Farmers continued to dislike DST, and many countries repealed it after the war.


How long did many of the Germans live in the eastern Europe countries before being expelled?

Many of those had inhabited these lands for centuries, developing a unique culture.


To which states' election laws are Seattle's law and ballots similar?

Like most parts of the United States, government and laws are also run by a series of ballot initiatives (allowing citizens to pass or reject laws), referenda (allowing citizens to approve or reject legislation already passed), and propositions (allowing specific government agencies to propose new laws/tax increases directly to the people).


What did Eannatum use to keep the people of the time in line?

Although short-lived, one of the first empires known to history was that of Eannatum of Lagash, who annexed practically all of Sumer, including Kish, Uruk, Ur, and Larsa, and reduced to tribute the city-state of Umma, arch-rival of Lagash.


On what street is the highest concentration of international banks in the US?

The heart of the city is Downtown Miami and is technically on the eastern side of the city.


How many people attacked the Yeongcheon police station?

On 1 October 1946, Korean police killed three students in the Daegu Uprising; protesters counter-attacked, killing 38 policemen.


In the 2008 primary, how much of the Bronx vote did McCain get?

On the same day, John McCain won 54.4% of the borough's 5,643 Republican votes, Mitt Romney 20.8%, Mike Huckabee 8.2%, Ron Paul 7.4%, Rudy Giuliani 5.6%, and the other candidates (Fred Thompson, Duncan Hunter and Alan Keyes) 3.6% between them.


In what year did it became recognize as a landmark?

It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1970.


What negative effects can antibiotics have on the vaginal area?

Antibacterials can also affect the vaginal flora, and may lead to overgrowth of yeast species of the genus Candida in the vulvo-vaginal area.


What were some of the opinions foreign advisers stated about the Burma 2010 elections ?

Various foreign observers questioned the fairness of the elections.


In other instances, monetary policy might instead entail the targeting of a specific exchange rate relative to some foreign currency or else relative to gold.


In what month of 1644 did the Royalists fail to take Redbridge?

The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.


Who rejected attempts to introduce the Carnival in Bogotá?

In the early 20th century, attempts to introduce Carnival in Bogotá were rejected by the government.


The signers indicated their "desire therefore in this case not to judge lest we be judged, neither to condemn least we be condemned, but rather let every man stand or fall to his own Master."


What types of ice storms sometimes hit Richmond?

Ice storms (freezing rain or glaze) are not uncommon, but they are seldom severe enough to do any considerable damage.


What can be absent from the bacterial genome?

For instance, antibacterial resistance genes can be exchanged between different bacterial strains or species via plasmids that carry these resistance genes.


When was the construction of Wells Cathedral in England begun?

Wells Cathedral in England, commenced at the eastern end in 1175, was the first building in which the designer broke free from Romanesque forms.


What is in position to gain control over the rule of law in Thailand?

Although the Constitution of India may have been intended to provide details that would limit the opportunity for judicial discretion, the more text there is in a constitution the greater opportunity the judiciary may have to exercise judicial review.


What is on the former site of the Moltacqua track now?

This historic track held the first organized quarter horse races in the world, and they are still racing there.


The avian circulatory system is driven by a four-chambered, myogenic heart contained in a fibrous pericardial sac.


Which two-time Super Bowl winner graduated from BYU?

Steve Young '84 & J.D. '96, Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer '90, and two-time Super Bowl winner Jim McMahon.


What year did the United States finally adopt Daylight Saving Time?

The US's 1917 entry to the war overcame objections, and DST was established in 1918.


Why was Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo imprisoned on the island?

Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British, as were Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (for leading a Zulu army against British rule) and more than 5,000 Boers taken prisoner during the Second Boer War.


What type of yeast is used to make stout and porter beers?

There are a number of variations including Baltic porter, dry stout, and Imperial stout.


What military entity did Nasser create in 1961?

In late 1961, Nasser established the Presidential Council and decreed it the authority to approve all senior military appointments, instead of leaving this responsibility solely to Amer.


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

In Eastern Buddhism, there is also a distinctive Vinaya and ethics contained within the Mahayana Brahmajala Sutra (not to be confused with the Pali text of that name) for Bodhisattvas, where, for example, the eating of meat is frowned upon and vegetarianism is actively encouraged (see vegetarianism in Buddhism).


What resource is the North Slope known for?

However, the respective Inupiat of the North Slope and of the Northwest Arctic seldom consider themselves to be one people.


In the top five largest urban areas in California, where does San Diego rank?

The urban area of San Diego extends beyond the administrative city limits and had a total population of 2,956,746, making it the third-largest urban area in the state, after that of the Los Angeles metropolitan area and San Francisco metropolitan area.


What is the current international unit of time?

Currently, the international unit of time, the second, is defined by measuring the electronic transition frequency of caesium atoms (see below).


What language did 12th century scholars studying Aristotle speak in?

Some scholars believe that these works represented one of the most important document discoveries in Western intellectual history.


On this, historian Li Tieh-tseng says of Tsongkhapa's refusal of Ming invitations to visit the Yongle Emperor's court:


How many people were injured in Beichuan County?

3,000 to 5,000 people were killed in Beichuan County, Sichuan alone; in the same location, 10,000 people were injured and 80% of the buildings were destroyed.


What is the most famous immune system disease?

T cells, dendritic cells and macrophages by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).


In 1980, General Secretary and reformist Hu Yaobang visited Tibet and ushered in a period of social, political, and economic liberalization.


What did Wendell B. Blancke investigate at the end of the war?

Both documents were discovered as part of the microfilmed records in August 1945 by the State Department employee Wendell B. Blancke, head of a special unit called "Exploitation German Archives" (EGA).


This means that "Open Client Offering" is to cut costs of managing whether to use Linux or Apple relative to Windows.


When did Doordarshan begin broadcasting in Hyderabad?

Television broadcasting in Hyderabad began in 1974 with the launch of Doordarshan, the Government of India's public service broadcaster, which transmits two free-to-air terrestrial television channels and one satellite channel.


When did the Chinese economy finally recover after the wars with the Mings?

In the following century, markets continued to expand as in the late Ming period, but with more trade between regions, a greater dependence on overseas markets and a greatly increased population.


When was The Sun printed on the Wapping presses for the last time?

In January 2008 the Wapping presses printed The Sun for the last time and London printing was transferred to Waltham Cross in the Borough of Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, where News International had built what is claimed to be the largest printing centre in Europe with 12 presses.


Traditionally, what political spectrum did The Times support?

Though traditionally a moderate newspaper and sometimes a supporter of the Conservative Party, it supported the Labour Party in the 2001 and 2005 general elections.


What is the rate of interreligious marriage in France?

Rates of interreligious marriage vary widely: In the United States, it is just under 50%, in the United Kingdom, around 53%; in France; around 30%, and in Australia and Mexico, as low as 10%.


How many units are in the Nehemiah Homes?

Groups affiliated with churches in the South Bronx erected the Nehemiah Homes with about 1,000 units.


What's the abbreviation for a printed wiring board?

When the board has no embedded components it is more correctly called a printed wiring board (PWB) or etched wiring board.


In the late 13th century new land and sea routes to the Far East were pioneered, famously described in The Travels of Marco Polo written by one of the traders, Marco Polo (d. 1324).


Which diminutive of "bloem" means a "bouquet"?

"small flower"), but bloemetje (lit. also "small flower", meaning bouquet).


By which language was the Astur-Leonese replaced?

This began occurring when the Kingdom of Leon and the Kingdom of Castile united and the Castilian Language (known as Spanish) slowly over the centuries began influencing the Galician Language and then trying to replace it.


Which old english word does the word "green" originate from?

It is the color of living grass and leaves and as a result is the color most associated with springtime, growth and nature.


What two fields remained largely positivist?

During the 1970s and 1990s, there was an epistemological shift away from the positivist traditions that had largely informed the discipline.[page needed]


The majority of Chopin's compositions were for what instrument?

He gained and has maintained renown worldwide as one of the leading musicians of his era, whose "poetic genius was based on a professional technique that was without equal in his generation.


The royal courts sponsored both Buddhism and what?

The Mañjusrimulakalpa, which later came to classified under Kriyatantra, states that mantras taught in the Saiva, Garuda and Vaisnava tantras will be effective if applied by Buddhists since they were all taught originally by Manjushri.


After what movie portraying Etta James, did Beyonce create Sasha Fierce?

Her marriage to rapper Jay Z and portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records (2008) influenced her third album, I Am...


The first diphtheria vaccines were produced in 1914 from a mixture of diphtheria toxin and antitoxin (produced from the serum of an inoculated animal), but the safety of the inoculation was marginal and it was not widely used.


What was the annual rate of decrease for the output of goods and services produced by labor and property in 4Q 2008 and 1Q 2009?

The output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States—decreased at an annual rate of approximately 6% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2009, versus activity in the year-ago periods.


What German war policy precipitated US involvement in WWI?

In 1917 the Germans resumed submarine attacks, knowing that it would lead to American entry.


Is a species always the antagonist in a mobbing attack, or can it play roles on both sides?

Mobbing can be an interspecies activity: it is common for birds to respond to mobbing calls of a different species.


The word "emotion" dates back to 1579, when it was adapted from the French word émouvoir, which means "to stir up".


What branch of the Uralic language family does Estonian belong to?

Estonian (eesti keel [ˈeːsti ˈkeːl] ( listen)) is the official language of Estonia, spoken natively by about 1.1 million people in Estonia and tens of thousands in various migrant communities.


What are some examples of Armenian folk music instruments?

Instruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna, and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music.


What does the tragic octoroon point out?

This character allowed abolitionists to draw attention to the sexual exploitation in slavery and, unlike portrayals of the suffering of the field hands, did not allow slaveholders to retort that the sufferings of Northern mill hands were no easier.


Did all the people want him as Patriarch?

In consequence of his recommendation, the bishops of all Egypt assembled at Alexandria, and finding the people and clergy unanimous in their choice of Athanasius for patriarch, they confirmed the election about the middle of year 326.


With Eisenhower's leadership and Dulles' direction, CIA activities increased under the pretense of resisting the spread of communism in poorer countries; the CIA in part deposed the leaders of Iran in Operation Ajax, of Guatemala through Operation Pbsuccess, and possibly the newly independent Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville).


Along with sociology and behavioral sciences, what discipline informs the field of criminology?

In criminology, a social science approach to the study of crime, scholars often draw on behavioral sciences, sociology, and psychology; emotions are examined in criminology issues such as anomie theory and studies of "toughness," aggressive behavior, and hooliganism.


Which protestants were the first to reach out to the Catholic church in 1964 in Iceland?

The Reformed Churches entered four years later into a dialogue with the Catholic Church.


Neo-Georgain style was common in Britain until the end of which decade?

The revived Georgian style that emerged in Britain at the beginning of the 20th century is usually referred to as Neo-Georgian; the work of Edwin Lutyens includes many examples.


Most people aged 35 or over remembered the threat and greeted the bombings with great trepidation.


What is the population of New York City as of 2014?

With a census-estimated 2014 population of 8,491,079 distributed over a land area of just 305 square miles (790 km2)


What was the expression of Nasser's reforms on the street?

Nasser also attempted to maintain oversight of the country's civil service to prevent it from inflating and consequently becoming a burden to the state.


What did Lodygin use as a burner in his lamp?

He used as a burner two carbon rods of diminished section in a glass receiver, hermetically sealed, and filled with nitrogen, electrically arranged so that the current could be passed to the second carbon when the first had been consumed.


What type of bacteria-attacking medicine will treat tuberculosis?

Treatment with appropriate antibiotics kills bacteria and allows healing to take place.


Certain Armenians settled to sing non-Armenian tunes such as the heavy metal band System of a Down (which nonetheless often incorporates traditional Armenian instrumentals and styling into their songs) or pop star Cher.


Tajikistan means the "Land of the Tajiks".


When did Greece adopt the Euro as its currency?

In 2001 Greece adopted the euro as its currency, replacing the Greek drachma at an exchange rate of 340.75 drachmae per euro.


What country paid for the stadium through aid money?

The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese aid in 2005.


Of all the questions on the scale, Sell considered those assessing sexual attraction to be the most important as sexual attraction is a better reflection of the concept of sexual orientation which he defined as "extent of sexual attractions toward members of the other, same, both sexes or neither" than either sexual identity or sexual behavior.


The school's current dean is Edward F. Lawlor.


When is the double indirect method of mosaic useful?

The double indirect method can be used when it is important to see the work during the creation process as it will appear when completed.


Along with Coconut Grove and Coral Way, what is notably present in southern Miami?

The southern side of Miami includes Coral Way, The Roads and Coconut Grove.


What convention recognizes Russian in Georgia?

In Georgia Russian has no official status, but it's recognised as a minority language under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities.


What was Northwestern's founding purpose in 1851?

Northwestern was founded in 1851 by John Evans, for whom the City of Evanston is named, and eight other lawyers, businessmen and Methodist leaders.


What alcohol was regarded as evil when compared to beer?

Young children were often given what was described as small beer, which was brewed to have a low alcohol content, as the local water was often unsafe.


What apps can one expect the Photos app to match with?

Apps can also provide integration with other services; for example, the People app can connect to a variety of different social networks and services (such as Facebook, Skype, and People service), while the Photos app can aggregate photos from services such as Facebook and Flickr.


Who played Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Lincoln'?

Spielberg next directed the historical drama film Lincoln, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as United States President Abraham Lincoln and Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln.


Where did Liszt and Chopin last perform together?

Their last appearance together in public was for a charity concert conducted for the Beethoven Memorial in Bonn, held at the Salle Pleyel and the Paris Conservatory on 25 and 26 April 1841.


When did the U.S. Senate first pass a financial reform bill?

The U.S. Senate passed a reform bill in May 2010, following the House which passed a bill in December 2009.


What modern language does not have a T-Y distinction?

This feature implies the use of a different set of second person pronouns for formality.


Does the scientific community agree that earthquake prediction is possible?

Following the quake, experts and the general public sought information on whether or not the earthquake could have been predicted in advance, and whether or not studying statistics related to the quake could result in better prediction of earthquakes in the future.


As of 2011, how many members were in The Renewed Presbyterian Church in Brazil?

The Renewed Presbyterian Church in Brazil was influenced by the charismatic movement and has about 131 000 members as of 2011.


Who said "Connectedness begets vulnerability?"

More and more critical infrastructure is being controlled via computer programs that, while increasing efficiency, exposes new vulnerabilities.


In April 2007, Beyoncé embarked on The Beyoncé Experience, her first worldwide concert tour, visiting 97 venues and grossed over $24 million.[note 1]


Since when has Montana been a destination for trout fisheries?

Montana has been a destination for its world-class trout fisheries since the 1930s.


What is the name of Everton's official supporters club?

The official supporters club is FOREVERTON, and there are also several fanzines including When Skies are Grey and Speke from the Harbour, which are sold around Goodison Park on match days.


Which shuttle disintegrated in 1986 to cause a decline in the space industry?

In the late 1980s, the city's economy suffered from the nationwide recession.


At the beginning of the Three Kingdoms era (220–280 CE), Zhejiang was home to the warlords Yan Baihu and Wang Lang prior to their defeat by Sun Ce and Sun Quan, who eventually established the Kingdom of Wu.


How much does the Swiss autoroute network charge for a toll sticker to use Swiss roadways for a year?

The Swiss autobahn/autoroute system requires the purchase of a vignette (toll sticker)—which costs 40 Swiss francs—for one calendar year in order to use its roadways, for both passenger cars and trucks.


39 that the US Constitution "is in strictness neither a national nor a federal constitution; but a composition of both.


When were the Marshal Islands first settled?

Micronesians settled the Marshall Islands in the 2nd millennium BC, but there are no historical or oral records of that period.


The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists or "AUMF" was made law on 14 September 2001, to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the attacks on 11 September 2001.


What is one reason the world population of Jews difficult to determine?

The exact world Jewish population, however, is difficult to measure.


How many border crossings does San Diego share with Mexico?

A second, primarily commercial border crossing operates in the Otay Mesa area; it is the largest commercial crossing on the California-Baja California border and handles the third-highest volume of trucks and dollar value of trade among all United States-Mexico land crossings.


The Valencia Metro derailment occurred on 3 July 2006 at 1 pm.


In what country did the Cathars grow to represent a popular movement?

Heresy was a major justification for the Inquisition (Inquisitio Haereticae Pravitatis, Inquiry on Heretical Perversity) and for the European wars of religion associated with the Protestant Reformation.


What is one of the activities Telugu Academy is credited with encouraging?

Organisations engaged in the advancement of literature include the Sahitya Akademi, the Urdu Academy, the Telugu Academy, the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, the Comparative Literature Association of India, and the Andhra Saraswata Parishad.


What do crickets do in order to attract or repel a mate?

Insects can communicate with each other in a variety of ways.


Pourgouri (bulgur, cracked wheat) is the traditional source of carbohydrate other than bread, and is used to make the delicacy koubes.


How many hours of bright sunshine does Nanjing get each year?

However, the time from mid-June to the end of July is the plum blossom blooming season in which the meiyu (rainy season of East Asia; literally "plum rain") occurs, during which the city experiences a period of mild rain as well as dampness.


The city is governed pursuant to the Home Rule Charter of the City of Detroit.


in British indian a jugde had to come from where to oversee the  legal system?

The company was allowed to maintain its virtual monopoly over trade in exchange for the biennial sum and was obligated to export a minimum quantity of goods yearly to Britain.


What was the name of the Shell Group's new parent company?

The shares of the company were issued at a 60/40 advantage for the shareholders of Royal Dutch in line with the original ownership of the Shell Group.


When did construction finish on Devonport Leat?

It seems to have been carrying water since 1797, but it was officially completed in 1801.


What is an example of a Dutch word that has double vowels or consonants five times in a row?

An example of five consecutive doubled letters is the word voorraaddoos (food storage container).


Male athletes are judged on some of the same physical abilities and skills as their female counterparts, such as hand/body-eye co-ordination, but tumbling, strength, power, and martial arts skills are the main focus, as opposed to flexibility and dance in women's rhythmic gymnastics.


What is the largest residential college?

Several are associated with members of the Vanderbilt family, including Vanderbilt Hall, Phelps Hall, St. Anthony Hall (a commission for member Frederick William Vanderbilt), the Mason, Sloane and Osborn laboratories, dormitories for the Sheffield Scientific School (the engineering and sciences school at Yale until 1956) and elements of Silliman College, the largest residential college.


However Israel is so narrow that the exclusive economic zone in the Mediterranean is double the land area of the country.


What was Spielberg's future wife's career?

It was on this project that Spielberg also met his future wife, actress Kate Capshaw.


When did Donna Summer help the contestants during the final rounds?

Guest judges were used in the audition rounds for seasons four, six, nine, and fourteen such as Gene Simmons and LL Cool J in season four, Jewel and Olivia Newton-John in season six, Shania Twain in season eight, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry in season nine, and season eight runner-up, Adam Lambert, in season fourteen.


What was the name of the blockade and bombing of Japan planed to make them surrender?

Another argument in favor of the atomic bombs is that they helped avoid Operation Downfall, or a prolonged blockade and bombing campaign, any of which would have exacted much higher casualties among Japanese civilians.


What other famous landmark in Ravenna was established by Galla Placidia?

Another great building established by Galla Placidia was the church of San Giovanni Evangelista.


Who's attack resulted in victory at Hoengseong?

In mid-February, the PVA counterattacked with the Fourth Phase Offensive and achieved initial victory at Hoengseong.


What can early childhood malnutrition cause?

Further, evidence suggests that diarrheal disease has significant impacts on mental development and health; it has been shown that, even when controlling for helminth infection and early breastfeeding, children who had experienced severe diarrhea had significantly lower scores on a series of tests of intelligence.


In what year did Wigner win Nobel Prize?

When asked why the Hungary of his generation had produced so many geniuses, Wigner, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963, replied that von Neumann was the only genius.


What can garments made with kevlar resist?

Some practical advances already available to consumers are bullet-resistant garments made with kevlar and stain-resistant fabrics that are coated with chemical mixtures that reduce the absorption of liquids.


What is the name of the region that surrounds Boston?

The Neponset River forms the boundary between Boston's southern neighborhoods and the city of Quincy and the town of Milton.


Ethnocentrism, tribalism, religious persecution, and prebendalism have affected Nigerian politics both prior and subsequent to independence in 1960.


Who told the media that Chinese diplomats were arranging a "peaceful show of strength"?

Zhang Rongan, a Chinese Australian student organising pro-Beijing demonstrations, told the press that Chinese diplomats were assisting with the organization of buses, meals and accommodation for pro-Beijing demonstrators, and helping them organise a "peaceful show of strength".


Un what decade did Clark develop the hot water removal process?

The process used to extract the bitumen from the sand is a hot water process originally developed by Dr. Karl Clark of the University of Alberta during the 1920s.


International Radio introduced which mass produced product from the city of Ann Arbor?

The Argus camera company, originally a subsidiary of International Radio, manufactured cameras in Ann Arbor from 1936 to the 1960s.


What was the earliest year in recorded history that uranium oxide was used?

The use of uranium in its natural oxide form dates back to at least the year 79 CE, when it was used to add a yellow color to ceramic glazes.


The remains of an unknown ancient structure found on the River Thames foreshore dated back to approximately what year?

In 1999, the remains of a Bronze Age bridge were found on the foreshore north of Vauxhall Bridge.


What kind of giant insect form had wingspans?

The lack of flying vertebrates could have been another factor.


How many homes were destroyed in the Cedar Fire?

In October 2003, San Diego was the site of the Cedar Fire, which has been called the largest wildfire in California over the past century.


What denominations are considered to be better educated than most other groups?

Numbers of the most wealthy and affluent American families as the Vanderbilts and the Astors, Rockefeller, Du Pont, Roosevelt, Forbes, Whitneys, the Morgans and Harrimans are Mainline Protestant families.


In what year were twice as many glacial earthquakes seen than in any other year in Greenland?

The number of glacial earthquakes in Greenland peaks every year in July, August and September and is increasing over time.


In late 1954, Gen. J. Lawton Collins was made ambassador to "Free Vietnam" (the term South Vietnam came into use in 1955), effectively elevating the country to sovereign status.


What percentage of the Nicaraguan population are indigenous?

About 5% of the Nicaraguan population are indigenous.


What did radical adaptations seem to have required?

Flowering plants may have evolved in an isolated setting like an island or island chain, where the plants bearing them were able to develop a highly specialized relationship with some specific animal (a wasp, for example).


What type of federal assistance depends on Census data?

The Census Bureau changed its data collection by allowing people to self-identify as more than one ethnicity.


Until what year did the Ottomans retain a band of territory including Albania, Macedonia and Thrace?

Up until 1912 the Ottomans retained a band of territory including Albania, Macedonia and Thrace, which were lost in the two Balkan Wars of 1912–13.


When were the last of the six great north faces of the Alps climbed?

By the mid-1850s Swiss mountaineers had ascended most of the peaks and were eagerly sought as mountain guides.


Devotion is an important part of the practice of most Buddhists.


What is the Muslim population in Himachal Pradesh?

The Muslims constitute slightly 2.18% of the population of Himachal Pradesh.


It is also the view of the Liberal Catholic Church; Theosophy; some views of Hinduism except Vaishnavism, which believes in panentheism; Sikhism; some divisions of Neopaganism and Taoism, along with many varying denominations and individuals within denominations.


What year did New Haven became a host for the Specials Olympics?

New Haven was the host of the 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games; then-President Bill Clinton spoke at the opening ceremonies.


Why did the Soviet government fear the governments of France and Britain?

Britain and France believed that war could still be avoided, and that the Soviet Union, weakened by the Great Purge, could not be a main military participant, a point that many military sources were at variance with, especially Soviet victories over the Japanese Kwantung army on the Manchurian frontier.


Besides being club president, what was Sunyol involved in to have caused his murder?

On 6 August, Falangist soldiers near Guadarrama murdered club president Josep Sunyol, a representative of the pro-independence political party.


What sort  of practices did the Greeks offer to Rome's culture?

The Romans are known for the great number of deities they honored, a capacity that earned the mockery of early Christian polemicists.


Because the keytop for the O key also showed a left-arrow symbol (from ASCII-1963, which had this character instead of underscore), a noncompliant use of code 15 (Control-O, Shift In) interpreted as "delete previous character" was also adopted by many early timesharing systems but eventually became neglected.


Which Southampton theatre won The Stage Award for Best Regional Theatre for 2015?

It was awarded The Stage Award for Best Regional Theatre in 2015.


; simplified Chinese: 福建话; pinyin: Fújiànhuà; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hok-kiàn oē) or Quanzhang (Quanzhou–Zhangzhou / Chinchew–Changchew; BP: Zuánziū–Ziāngziū) is a group of mutually intelligible Min Nan Chinese dialects spoken throughout Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and by many other overseas Chinese.


West was arrested again on November 14, 2008 at the Hilton hotel near Gateshead after another scuffle involving a photographer outside the famous Tup Tup Palace nightclub in Newcastle upon Tyne.


What was the name of the poem by Goethe?

A poignant retelling of this event based on what Goethe had personally witnessed can be found in his long poem Hermann and Dorothea.


In December 1992, Kerry and Senator Hank Brown, a Republican from Colorado, released The BCCI Affair, a report on the BCCI scandal.


Use of cotton in Iran dates back to what period?

The planting of cotton was common in Merv, Ray and Pars of Iran.


What was the league renamed after the title sponsorship deal?

It was announced on December 12, 2012, that the AFL reached a partnership agreement with NET10 Wireless to be the first non-motorsports-related professional sports league in the United States to have a title sponsor, renaming it the NET10 Wireless Arena Football League.


What act alone had power in Roman thought?

Prayer by itself, however, had independent power.


Who was against all of the celebrations of Mary 's her birth ?

Critics included Saints Bernard of Clairvaux, Albertus Magnus and Thomas Aquinas.


What is the name of one interstitial alloy?

With the interstitial mechanism, one atom is usually much smaller than the other, so cannot successfully replace an atom in the crystals of the base metal.


When were albums as we currently know them widely released?

When the 12-inch vinyl LP era began in 1949, the single record often had the same or similar number of tunes as a typical album of 78s, and was still often referred to as an "album".


Which countries worked together to bomb ISIS on Sep 21-22, 2014?

On the night of 21/22 September the United States, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Jordan and Qatar started air attacks against ISIS in Syria.[citation needed]


In what years did Peruvian ships seek laborers in the Polynesian islands?

For less than a year between 1862–63, Peruvian ships, engaged in what became to be called the "blackbirding" trade, combed the smaller islands of Polynesia from Easter Island in the eastern Pacific to Tuvalu and the southern atolls of the Gilbert Islands (now Kiribati), seeking recruits to fill the extreme labour shortage in Peru.


What group polled the 27 EU member states in 2010?

In 2010, Eurobarometer polled the twenty-seven EU member states about the target "to increase the share of renewable energy in the EU by 20 percent by 2020".


How many polarizations will a antenna have when mounted vertically?

Thus, a simple straight wire antenna will have one polarization when mounted vertically, and a different polarization when mounted horizontally.


What was the month and year when England banned public smoking?

In March 2006, a law was introduced to forbid smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland.


The first Home Rule bill would have given Ireland less self-control than what other territory?

Although the bill, if passed, would have granted Ireland less autonomy within the UK than the Canadian provinces had within their own federation, many MPs feared that a partially independent Ireland might pose a security threat to Great Britain or mark the beginning of the break-up of the empire.


The popularity of MP3s began to rise rapidly with the advent of Nullsoft's audio player Winamp, released in 1997.


What did Eisenhower have in common with presidents Taylor, Grant, Taft and Hoover?

Eisenhower was the only general to serve as President in the 20th century and the most recent President to have never held elected office prior to the Presidency (The other Presidents who did not have prior elected office were Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. Grant, William Howard Taft and Herbert Hoover).


What was done to the Quranic text early in its history leaving few markedly different variants?

After the creation of this standardized canonical text, earlier authoritative texts were suppressed, and all extant manuscripts—despite their numerous variants—seem to date to a time after this standard consonantal text was established."


Which church in the state has the largest amount of members?

The Protestant Evangelical Church in Germany has had the largest number of members in the state, adhered to by 24.0% of the population in 2009.


The languages of the Diaguita, Tehuelche, and Selknam nations have become extinct or virtually extinct: the Cacán language (spoken by Diaguitas) in the 18th century and the Selknam language in the 20th century; one Tehuelche language (Southern Tehuelche) is still spoken by a handful of elderly people.


When was Clinton v. City of New York decided by the Supreme Court?

Congress has the sole power to legislate for the United States.


According to Norbu who failed to realize the significance of the religious aspect of the Ming-Tibetan relationship?

With the example of the Ming court's relationship with the fifth Karmapa and other Tibetan leaders, Norbu states that Chinese Communist historians have failed to realize the significance of the religious aspect of the Ming-Tibetan relationship.


What was the name of the famous telelgram?

The immediate cause of the war resided in the candidacy of a Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, a Prussian prince, to the throne of Spain.


What does the World Health Organization say about Solar water disinfection?

It is recommended by the World Health Organization as a viable method for household water treatment and safe storage.


Which two residences did Albert buy from Edward?

George VI was also forced to buy from Edward the royal residences of Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, as these were private properties and did not pass to George VI automatically.


In what year was the foundation stone of New Delhi laid?

The foundation stone of the city was laid by George V, Emperor of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911.