In what building do law students attend classes at KU?

The University of Kansas School of Law was the top law school in the state of Kansas, and 68th nationally, according to the 2014 U.S. News & World Report "Best Graduate Schools" edition.


What may modern humans be the only survivor of several species of?

There is no easy way to determine when clothing was first developed, but some information has been inferred by studying lice.


Around when did the United States and United Kingdom began to develop different versions of cultural studies?

The British version of cultural studies had originated in the 1950s and 1960s, mainly under the influence first of Richard Hoggart, E. P. Thompson, and Raymond Williams, and later that of Stuart Hall and others at the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies at the University of Birmingham.


Rurik led the Rus' until his death in about 879, bequeathing his kingdom to his kinsman, Prince Oleg, as regent for his young son, Igor.


In 1758 Joseph I was wounded in an attempted assassination.


What is the head of Monaco's government called?

A stand-out case is the President of Iran, who is not actually a head of state, but the head of the government of Iran.


What is said to be a special spiritual problem?

In his work "On the Jews and Their Lies" (1543), German Reformation leader Martin Luther claims that Jewish history was "assailed by much heresy", and that Christ the logos swept away the Jewish heresy and goes on to do so, "as it still does daily before our eyes."


How many users are subscribed to Xbox Live?

As of January 5, 2011, Xbox Live has over 30 million subscribers.


What does the recording industry call piracy?

The Recording Industry Association of America, in particular, has been on the front lines of the fight against copyright infringement, which the industry calls "piracy".


What cultures architecture inspired Islamic architecture to use pointed arch's?

Islamic architecture began in the 7th century CE, incorporating architectural forms from the ancient Middle East and Byzantium, but also developing features to suit the religious and social needs of the society.


Upon release, what interface allowed Mac users to sample Apple's new operating system and provide feedback for the actual release?

It was released to the public in September 2000, as the Mac OS X Public Beta, featuring a revamped user interface called "Aqua".


Which parts of the UK have more control over their BBC broadcasts?

schedules in the other UK nations can vary immensely from BBC One and BBC Two in England.


What are the root origins of the word madrasah?

The word madrasah derives from the triconsonantal Semitic root د-ر-س D-R-S 'to learn, study', through the wazn (form/stem) مفعل(ة); mafʻal(ah), meaning "a place where something is done".


In May 2005 Bozizé won a presidential election that excluded Patassé and in 2006 fighting continued between the government and the rebels.


Where did the Arabs establish as the capital of the newly conquered territory?

In 712, Arab Muslim general Muhammad bin Qasim conquered most of the Indus region in modern-day Pakistan for the Umayyad Empire, incorporating it as the "As-Sindh" province with its capital at Al-Mansurah, 72 km (45 mi) north of modern Hyderabad in Sindh, Pakistan.


Where did the Chinese stop the Operation Ichi-Go incursion?

Japan was not any closer in defeating China after this operation, and the constant defeats the Japanese suffered in the Pacific meant that Japan never got the time and resources needed to achieve final victory over China.


What does data collected by unicef and Who show

About one billion people have no sanitation facility whatsoever and continue to defecate in gutters, behind bushes or in open water bodies, with no dignity or privacy - which is called open defecation and which poses significant health risks.


If people's nutritional status and health changes, what could this affect in their daily routine?

This could directly or indirectly cause drastic changes in their diet habits.


What hurricane years later after Katrina did the organization provide support for?

The foundation has since expanded to work with other charities in the city, and also provided relief following Hurricane Ike three years later.


What is a fish whose genome has been sequenced?

Among the thousands of completed genome sequencing projects include those for rice, a mouse, the plant Arabidopsis thaliana, the puffer fish, and the bacteria E. coli.


How much in contributions did the Labour party get from January to Marrch 2008?

Declining party membership, partially due to the reduction of activists' influence upon policy-making under the reforms of Neil Kinnock and Blair, also contributed to financial problems.


Which branch of the military was Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge in?

Bell was a supporter of aerospace engineering research through the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA), officially formed at Baddeck, Nova Scotia, in October 1907 at the suggestion of his wife Mabel and with her financial support after the sale of some of her real estate.


What is the feature of zinc sufide that makes it useful in television screens?

Zinc sulfide (ZnS) is used in luminescent pigments such as on the hands of clocks, X-ray and television screens, and luminous paints.


The energy difference between filled 3d and half-empty 4s atomic shells corresponds to what color of light?

The same mechanism accounts for the yellow color of gold and caesium.


what hit house song did todd terry cover?

His cover of Class Action's Larry Levan mixed "Weekend" demonstrated the continuum from the underground disco to a new house sound with hip-hop influences evident in the quicker sampling and the more rugged bass-line.


Despite FDA approval, how much more likely to die are patients who take bedaquiline in addition to the standard TB regimen?

The safety and effectiveness of these new agents are still uncertain, because they are based on the results of a relatively small studies.


What did closer groove spacing result in?

It also used the earlier advanced method of forward-looking control on groove spacing with respect to volume of sound and position on the disk.


How many vacuum tubes did the Atanasoff-Berry computer use?

In the US, John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford E. Berry of Iowa State University developed and tested the Atanasoff–Berry Computer (ABC) in 1942, the first "automatic electronic digital computer".


What are the three most populist provinces in China?

As of 1832, Sichuan was the most populous of the 18 provinces in China, with an estimated population at that time of 21 million.


From what passage is cited as being one of the first known examples of using the word heresy?

One of the first examples of the word as translated from the Nag Hammadi's Apocalypse of Peter was" they will cleave to the name of a dead man thinking that they will become pure.


When was the Battle of the Styles contested?

After about 1840, Georgian conventions were slowly abandoned as a number of revival styles, including Gothic Revival, that had originated in the Georgian period, developed and contested in Victorian architecture, and in the case of Gothic became better researched, and closer to their originals.


How many Boers were taken prisoner during the Second Boer War?

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.


Hayek shared the 1974 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with Gunnar Myrdal for his "pioneering work in the theory of money and economic fluctuations and ... penetrating analysis of the interdependence of economic, social and institutional phenomena."


Who took control of the whole of Central Tibet?

The second successor of this first Tsang king, Karma Phuntsok Namgyal, took control of the whole of Central Tibet (Ü-Tsang), reigning from 1611–1621.


What car did Eisenhower compare modern art to?

Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of subjects such as Mamie, their grandchildren, General Montgomery, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.


How much money was recovered through the False Claims?

Damages from fraud can be recovered by use of the False Claims Act, most commonly under the qui tam provisions which rewards an individual for being a "whistleblower", or relator (law).


What was the population of Plymouth unitary authority circa 2011?

The Plymouth urban area had a population of 260,203 in 2011 (the urban sprawl which extends outside the authority's boundaries).


When did Armenia make Christianity its official religion?

in the early years of the 4th century, likely AD 301, partly in defiance of the Sassanids it seems.


What was the music hall at Notre Dame called?

Eventually becoming known as Washington Hall, it hosted plays and musical acts put on by the school.


These chemicals, termed semiochemicals, are often derived from plant metabolites include those meant to attract, repel and provide other kinds of information.


Nader Shah expanded Iranian power to its highest peak since what Empire?

He subsequently took back the annexed Caucasian territories which were divided among the Ottoman and Russian authorities by the ongoing chaos in Iran.


What date saw the surrender of Nazi Germany?

The British wanted Berlin, but Eisenhower decided it would be a military mistake for him to attack Berlin, and said orders to that effect would have to be explicit.


What do French historians commonly call the Age of Enlightenment?

French historians usually place the period, called the Siècle des Lumières (Century of Enlightenments), between 1715 and 1789, from the beginning of the reign of Louis XV until the French Revolution.


Although most colonists left after the United States bought the land in 1867, a handful stayed and preserved the Russian language in this region to this day, although only a few elderly speakers of this unique dialect are left.


Why did Karl von Loesch bury the microfilm?

He eventually received orders to destroy the secret documents but decided to bury the metal container with the microfilms as a personal insurance for his future well-being.


In his book "Ideals of the Samurai" translator William Scott Wilson states: "The warriors in the Heike Monogatari served as models for the educated warriors of later generations, and the ideals depicted by them were not assumed to be beyond reach.


Which three religious groups lived in Valencia?

Christian, Jewish and Muslim — was quite contentious.


What city did Winston Churchill bomb in retaliation for the killing of civilians?

This was a result of a rapid escalation starting on 24 August 1940, when night bombers aiming for RAF airfields drifted off course and accidentally destroyed several London homes, killing civilians, combined with the UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill's retaliatory bombing of Berlin on the following night.[clarification needed]


In what parish was HMNB Davenport located?

The settlement that developed here was called "Dock" or "Plymouth Dock" at the time, and a new town, separate from Plymouth, grew up.


Which Turkish Cypriot writer has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature twice?

Among leading Turkish Cypriot writers are Osman Türkay, twice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature, Özker Yaşın, Neriman Cahit, Urkiye Mine Balman, Mehmet Yaşın and Neşe Yaşın.


Who holds Guiness record for Deepest salt water scuba dive?

The 14-hour feat took Gabr 1,066 feet down into the abyss near the Egyptian town of Dahab in ther Red Sea, where he works as a diving instructor.


What city became the state capital of South Carolina?

It was more easily grown in the upland areas, and cotton quickly became South Carolina's major export commodity.


What did Whitehead believe in so profusely that it was difficult to write a biography on him?

Additionally, Whitehead was known for his "almost fanatical belief in the right to privacy", and for writing very few personal letters of the kind that would help to gain insight on his life.


What was to be carried out at schools after the quake?

However, Reuters reported in June that, to date, Chinese prosecutors have joined an official inquiry into ten collapsed schools during May's devastating earthquake to gain first-hand material of construction quality at the collapsed schools, launch preliminary inquiries and prepare for possible investigations into professional crime.


Since 1990, how much did Madonna make in her concerts?

According to Billboard, Madonna is the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time, earning US $1.31 billion from her concerts since 1990.


While asthma is classified based on severity, at the moment there is no clear method for classifying different subgroups of asthma beyond this system.


What religions are now practiced by 54% of the world?

Judaism guides its adherents in both practice and belief, and has been called not only a religion, but also a "way of life," which has made drawing a clear distinction between Judaism, Jewish culture, and Jewish identity rather difficult.


How many transmitters does currently CBC operate after 2012?

No plans have been announced to use subchannels to maintain over-the-air signals for both CBC and Radio-Canada in markets where the corporation has one digital transmitter.


What was the first Latin phrase used by the Royal Institute?

The RIBA Guide to its Archive and History (Angela Mace,1986) records that the first official version of this badge was used as a bookplate for the Institute's library and publications from 1835 to 1891, when it was redesigned by J.H.Metcalfe.


Why did Irving not want to be in Spielberg's films while dating?

Spielberg first met actress Amy Irving in 1976 at the suggestion of director Brian De Palma, who knew he was looking for an actress to play in Close Encounters.


What are "bookmarks" called in Internet Explorer?

Bookmarks are also called "Favorites" in Internet Explorer.


Who contests the existence of the Armenian Genocide?

The Armenian Genocide is acknowledged to have been one of the first modern genocides.


When was the first Queen Bluray released?

So far, only two of the band's albums, A Night at the Opera and The Game, have been fully remixed into high-resolution multichannel surround on DVD-Audio.


Today, the shouts of the vendors selling the Echo can still be heard in various parts of the city centre.


In what year did over a hundred intrusions made into the Rome Laboraroty?

In 1994, over a hundred intrusions were made by unidentified crackers into the Rome Laboratory, the US Air Force's main command and research facility.


What magazine rated San Diego as being the country's fifth wealthiest city?

According to Forbes in 2005, San Diego was the fifth wealthiest U.S. city but about 10.6% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.


Which male body parts enlarge and develop at the same time as the penis?

The first ejaculation of seminal fluid generally occurs about one year after the beginning of accelerated penis growth, although this is often determined culturally rather than biologically, since for many boys first ejaculation occurs as a result of masturbation.


Other than gumbe, what are two popular music genres?

The word gumbe is sometimes used generically, to refer to any music of the country, although it most specifically refers to a unique style that fuses about ten of the country's folk music traditions.


What is the culture of Pengngan Chamorro based on?

From sniffing over the hands of the elders (called mangnginge in Chamorro), the passing down of legends, chants, and courtship rituals, to a person asking for permission from spiritual ancestors before entering a jungle or ancient battle grounds.


What other royal figure strongly influenced Frederick William III's decision to go to war with France?

A collection of German states intended to serve as a buffer zone between France and Central Europe, the creation of the Confederation spelled the end of the Holy Roman Empire and significantly alarmed the Prussians.


What may have colors that do not change over several pixels?

This is a basic example of run-length encoding; there are many schemes to reduce file size by eliminating redundancy.


What country has Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes from which students can earn certificates, diplomas, and degrees?

In Cambodia, there are Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes, and Universities that offer instruction in a variety of programs that can lead to: certificates, diplomas, and degrees.


Closer examination of what information allowed for further progress in scientific knowledge?

This was despite what A. C. Crombie (viewing the Renaissance in the 19th-century manner as a chapter in the heroic March of Progress) calls "a backwards-looking admiration for antiquity", in which Platonism stood in opposition to the Aristotelian concentration on the observable properties of the physical world.


How many Estonian teams are in the Baltic Basketball League?

Estonia national basketball team previously participated in 1936 Summer Olympics, appeared in EuroBasket four times.


What was a common problem found in early flexible records?

In the UK, Nicole records, made of celluloid or a similar substance coated onto a cardboard core disc, were produced for a few years beginning in 1904, but they suffered from an exceptionally high level of surface noise.


[...] it is difficult to understand why the Social Democratic Party of Germany wants to do away with the Gymnasium.


What significant purpose has wood been used for as long as humans have built shelters?

Wood has been an important construction material since humans began building shelters, houses and boats.


St. George's Town, St. George's Island and St. George's Parish are all referred to as what?

Despite the small land mass, place names are repeated; there are, for example, two islands named Long Island, three bays named Long Bay (on Somerset, Main, and Cooper's islands), two Horseshoe Bays (one in Southampton, on the Main Island, the other at Morgan's Point, formerly Tucker's Island), there are two roads through cuttings called Khyber Pass (one in Warwick, the other in St. George's Parish), and St George's Town is located on St George's Island within St George's Parish (each known as St George's).


What observations in astronomy did China record?

Astronomy: Astronomical observations from China constitute the longest continuous sequence from any civilisation and include records of sunspots (112 records from 364 BC), supernovas (1054), lunar and solar eclipses.


What nickname does Tuscon have because of their many companies involved in optics?

Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix, both of which anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor.


Windows 8 also adds an integrated airplane mode setting to globally disable all wireless connectivity as well.


What was Raleigh captured by in the Civil War?

During General Sherman's Carolinas Campaign, Raleigh was captured by Union cavalry under the command of General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick on April 13, 1865.


By what year had Portugal established itself as an independent kingdom?

By 1139, Portugal had established itself as a kingdom independent from León.


These islands, which he named "Los Pintados", may have been Ujelang.


On what day was Alaskan Statehood finally approved by Congress?

Statehood was approved by Congress on July 7, 1958.


After the fall of the United Monarchy the land was divided into Israel and Judah.


What do steps in move theater aisles have for safety markings?

Traditionally made up of small low wattage, low voltage lamps in a track or translucent tube, these are rapidly being replaced with LED based versions.


When a person shapes a dog to conform to his expectations of behavior, it is called what?

The first has been the 'commodification' of the dog, shaping it to conform to human expectations of personality and behaviour.


What was introduced by President Barack Obama in June 2009?

The proposals were dubbed "The Volcker Rule", in recognition of Paul Volcker, who has publicly argued for the proposed changes.


What questionaire has been used to measure the age in which adolescents should be able to engage in autonomous behaviors?

This questionnaire has been used to gauge differences in cultural perceptions of adolescent autonomy, finding, for instance, that White parents and adolescents tend to expect autonomy earlier than those of Asian descent.


How many times did Elizabeth reject Albert's proposal?

In the words of Lady Elizabeth's mother, Albert would be "made or marred" by his choice of wife.


What disagreements did the  Luftwaffe staff center around?

Although it had equipment capable of doing serious damage, the problem for the Luftwaffe was its unclear strategy and poor intelligence.


How much of DEI's energy output is from natural gas?

Another 12% comes from Hydroelectric power plants and another 20% from natural gas.


The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by San, Damara, and Namaqua, and since about the 14th century AD by immigrating Bantu who came with the Bantu expansion.


What was the shipping services imported by Greece in 2011 worth?

Similarly counting shipping services provided to Greece by other countries as quasi-imports and the difference between "exports" and "imports" as a "trade balance", Greece in 2011 ranked in the latter second behind Germany, having "imported" shipping services worth 7,076.605 million US$ and having run a "trade surplus" of 10,712.342 million US$.


Most fatty acids are non-essential, meaning the body can produce them as needed, generally from other fatty acids and always by expending energy to do so.


How many binary aluminum hydrides are there?

Although hydrides can be formed with almost all main-group elements, the number and combination of possible compounds varies widely; for example, there are over 100 binary borane hydrides known, but only one binary aluminium hydride.


Bermuda is located near which North Carolina town?

In 1680, the settlement was moved east of the Ashley River to the peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers.


What was the internal name for "laser rot" within LD processing plants?

This was a problem that was termed "laser rot" among LD enthusiasts, also called "color flash" internally by LaserDisc-pressing plants.


Maximilian was deeply dissatisfied with General Bazaine's decision to abandon the state capital of Chihuahua and immediately ordered Agustín B. Billaut to recapture the city.


Which Queen enhanced the Chinese theme of the Centre Room in the 1920s?

This is a Chinese-style saloon enhanced by Queen Mary, who, working with the designer Sir Charles Allom, created a more "binding" Chinese theme in the late 1920s, although the lacquer doors were brought from Brighton in 1873.


What famous Greek author did Athanasius  quote?

Still, in later works, Athanasius quotes Homer more than once (Hist.


What had Greece's previous government been hiding?

From late 2009 a handful of mainly southern eurozone member states started being unable to repay their national Euro-denominated government debt or to finance the bail-out of troubled financial sectors under their national supervision without the assistance of third parties.


What type of audition are expected to eliminator gender or racial prejudice?

A 2014 BBC article stated that the "...introduction of 'blind' auditions, where a prospective instrumentalist performs behind a screen so that the judging panel can exercise no gender or racial prejudice, has seen the gender balance of traditionally male-dominated symphony orchestras gradually shift."


Who was buried next to William Wilberforce?

Wilberforce was buried in the north transept, close to his friend, the former Prime Minister, William Pitt.[citation needed]


What institution did Nasser live close to in 1933?

Aburish asserts that Nasser was not distressed by his frequent relocations, which broadened his horizons and showed him Egyptian society's class divisions.


Who gave information on the gem industries in Burma ?

Human Rights Watch has encouraged a complete ban on the purchase of Burmese gems based on these reports and because nearly all profits go to the ruling junta, as the majority of mining activity in the country is government-run.


How can database transactions ensure accuracy after a crash?

Database transactions can be used to introduce some level of fault tolerance and data integrity after recovery from a crash.


The cooperative deal will see the firms establish the Somali Telecommunication Company (STC), which will allow their mobile clients to communicate across the three networks.


Where was Representative Roger Sherman from?

Anti-Federalists such as Rep. Thomas Tucker of South Carolina moved to strike the establishment clause completely because it could preempt the religious clauses in the state constitutions.


What health events had Nasser suffered in 1966 and 1969?

Nasser was a heavy smoker with a family history of heart disease—two of his brothers died in their fifties from the same condition.


Where are young grads looking for that NPOs?

This leads many young and driven employees to forego NPOs in favor of more stable employment.


What factor lead to a decrease in department store shoppers?

But as residents moved out of the downtown areas to the suburbs, the large, downtown department stores became inconvenient and lost business to the newer suburban shopping malls.


If they wish, they can choose to undertake the eight precepts, which add basic asceticism.


What did the magnates do eventually with the gifts?

Magnates often received gifts from monarchs, which significantly increased their wealth.


What part of the mine shaft requires routine testing?

The method involves destructive testing of a segment of the cable.


How many highschools are specialized in NYC?

The city's public school system includes nine specialized high schools to serve academically and artistically gifted students.


What is the name of a bacteria inside of tree roots?

Examples include diverse microbiomes, rhizobia, nitrogen-fixing bacteria that live in root nodules on legume roots; actinomycete nitrogen-fixing bacteria called Frankia, which live in alder tree root nodules; single-celled algae inside reef-building corals; and bacterial endosymbionts that provide essential nutrients to about 10%–15% of insects.


When did American drop a nuclear bomb on Nagasaki?

On 6 August 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima in the first nuclear attack in history.


What else did freed slaves face in postwar Charleston besides discrimination?

Men who had been free people of color before the war comprised 26% of those elected to state and federal office in South Carolina from 1868 to 1876.


At her Silver Jubilee in 1977, the crowds and celebrations were genuinely enthusiastic, but in the 1980s, public criticism of the royal family increased, as the personal and working lives of Elizabeth's children came under media scrutiny.


What languages were recognized as Indo-European?

As early as 1833, Slavic languages were recognized as Indo-European.


What term is used to describe what knots can do to affect the finish of things made from wood even when they've been painted?

A knot primer paint or solution, correctly applied during preparation, may do much to reduce this problem but it is difficult to control completely, especially when using mass-produced kiln-dried timber stocks.


In what conference did the Fighting Irish take part in in 2012?

The Fighting Irish previously competed in the Horizon League from 1982-83 to 1985-86, and again from 1987-88 to 1994-95, and then in the Big East Conference through 2012–13.


Oliver Cromwell was given an elaborate funeral there in 1658, only to be disinterred in January 1661 and posthumously hanged from a gibbet at Tyburn.


It was in this role in 1978 that Kerry announced an investigation into possible criminal charges against then Senator Edward Brooke, regarding "misstatements" in his first divorce trial.


What other modern material has joined composites, carbon fiber, titanium, and aluminum to replace wood in the manufacture of sporting equipment?

Many other types of sports and recreation equipment, such as skis, ice hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and archery bows, were commonly made of wood in the past, but have since been replaced with more modern materials such as aluminium, fiberglass, carbon fiber, titanium, and composite materials.


Along with the American Conference, what is the other conference in the AFL?

The AFL is divided into two conferences  –  the American Conference and National Conference.


What will an editor do in the case where an author's work was not wiped out?

Bowers concluded that the manuscript should generally serve as copy-text.


What type of light is ideal for traffic signals?

One-color light is well suited for traffic lights and signals, exit signs, emergency vehicle lighting, ships' navigation lights or lanterns (chromacity and luminance standards being set under the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, Annex I and the CIE) and LED-based Christmas lights.


How much of the population identified as mixed race in the 2000s?

In many instances, mixed racial ancestry is so far back in an individual's family history (for instance, before the Civil War or earlier), that it does not affect more recent ethnic and cultural identification.


What name did Albino Luciani take as a pope?

Pope Paul was asked towards the end of his papacy whether he would retire at age 80, he replied "Kings can abdicate, Popes cannot."[citation needed]


Nanjing first became a state capital in 229 AD, when the state of Eastern Wu founded by Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period relocated its capital to Jianye (建業), the city extended on the basis of Jinling Yi in 211 AD.


What year did the ruling "only a cardinal was eligible to become pope" come in effect?

By decree of a synod of 769, only a cardinal was eligible to become pope.


How much does Japan's largest military ship weigh?

The 820-foot-long (250 m), 19,500-ton flattop Izumo was deployed in March 2015.


Which newspaper did the The Sun on Sunday take the place of?

On 26 February 2012, The Sun on Sunday was launched to replace the closed News of the World, employing some of its former journalists.


How many casualties did the Soviet Union have during WWII?

Having suffered at least 27 million casualties during World War II after being invaded by Nazi Germany in 1941, the Soviet Union was wary of its former ally, the United States, which until late 1949 was the sole possessor of atomic weapons.


What was the original price for a replacement battery from Apple?

The initial cost was US$99, and it was lowered to US$59 in 2005.


How does the crew on board the spaceship perceive the stationary observer?

On the other hand, the crew on board the spaceship also perceives the observer as slowed down and flattened along the spaceship's direction of travel, because both are moving at very nearly the speed of light relative to each other.


For what reason to many student's postpone their enrollment to BYU?

Many students (88 percent of men, 33 percent of women) either delay enrollment or take a hiatus from their studies to serve as Mormon missionaries.


When Africa was colliding with Eurasia which seaway ceased to be during the Miocene?

The Tethys Seaway continued to shrink and then disappeared as Africa collided with Eurasia in the Turkish-Arabian region between 19 and 12 Ma (ICS 2004).


What is the temperature like year around in the desert?

The harsh climate of the Sahara is characterized by extremely low, unreliable, highly erratic rainfall; extremely high sunshine duration values; high temperatures year-round; negligible rates of relative humidity, a significant diurnal temperature variation and extremely high levels of potential evaporation which are the highest recorded worldwide.


Who considers animal fur to be cruel and unnecessary?

PETA, along with other animal rights and animal liberation groups have called attention to fur farming and other practices they consider cruel.


Other than benefiting more privileged people within minority groups, what is another argument against affirmative action?

It may increase racial tension and benefit the more privileged people within minority groups at the expense of the disenfranchised within better-off groups (such as lower-class whites


Who found the Archaemenid Empire in 550 BC?

The empire collapsed in 330 BC following the conquests of Alexander the Great.


What did the Colloquy of Marburg become infamous for?

The two men could not come to any agreement due to their disputation over one key doctrine.


How many species of algae were recorded in Egypt?

Apart from small and well-studied groups like amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles, the many of those numbers are likely to increase as further species are recorded from Egypt.


Where did the Alemanni settle in the 5th century?

The Alemanni settled the Swiss plateau in the 5th century and the valleys of the Alps in the 8th century, forming Alemannia.


The language possesses five vowels (or six, under the St. Petersburg Phonological School), which are written with different letters depending on whether or not the preceding consonant is palatalized.


Between the German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 and the Anglo-French declaration of War against the German Reich on 3 September 1939, the entire city (a total of 120,000 people) was evacuated, like other border towns as well.


In the United States, how many murders are there for each execution?

Within the context of the overall murder rate, the death penalty cannot be said to be widely or routinely used in the United States; in recent years the average has been about one execution for about every 700 murders committed, or 1 execution for about every 325 murder convictions.


What sign of TB infection would a lab be looking for in a sputum culture?

A diagnosis of TB should, however, be considered in those with signs of lung disease or constitutional symptoms lasting longer than two weeks.


Yet another example is that of a pendulum.


Do all language make the distinction between poultry and fowls?

In colloquial speech, the term "fowl" is often used near-synonymously with "domesticated chicken" (Gallus gallus), or with "poultry" or even just "bird", and many languages do not distinguish between "poultry" and "fowl".


In many instances, mixed racial ancestry is so far back in an individual's family history (for instance, before the Civil War or earlier), that it does not affect more recent ethnic and cultural identification.


All Mainland Chinese television stations (along with some stations in Hong Kong and expatriate communities) cancelled all regularly-scheduled programming, displayed their logo in grayscale, and replaced their cancelled programmes with live earthquake footage from CCTV-1 for multiple days after the quake.


Which cardinal acted a the leader of France due to his amount of power?

In Portugal, due to a succession crisis, one cardinal, Henry, King of Portugal, was crowned king, the only example of a cardinal-king.


What temperature is needed for steam to react with methane?

At high temperatures (1000–1400 K, 700–1100 °C or 1300–2000 °F), steam (water vapor) reacts with methane to yield carbon monoxide and H_2.


He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men, although when discrepancies with a contemporaneous report in the Birmingham Post newspaper (the crime pre-dated written police reports) in his account of the means of entry and other items stolen, detectives decided there was no realistic possibility of a conviction and the case was closed.


The Tidewater region was in what half of North Carolina?

After Nat Turner's slave uprising in 1831, North Carolina and other southern states reduced the rights of free blacks.


What was written with the structure in the clerical script?

The character 雲 yún ("cloud") was written with the structure 云 in the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty, and had remained in use later as a phonetic loan in the meaning of "to say" while the 雨 radical was added to differentiate meanings.


In February 2015 over fifteen hundred extras were hired for the pre-title sequence set in Mexico, though they were duplicated in the film, giving the effect of around ten thousand extras.


Where has the IEC adapted its standard to the Alguerese dialect?

In this standard one can find, among other features: the definite article lo instead of el, special possessive pronouns and determinants la mia ('mine'), lo sou/la sua ('his/her'), lo tou/la tua ('yours'), and so on, the use of -v- /v/ in the imperfect tense in all conjugations: cantava, creixiva, llegiva; the use of many archaic words, usual words in Alguerese: manco instead of menys ('less'), calqui u instead of algú ('someone'), qual/quala instead of quin/quina ('which'), and so on; and the adaptation of weak pronouns.


In the time between electing new popes, what is the duty of the cardinal?

The Cardinal Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, assisted by the Vice-Camerlengo and the other prelates of the office known as the Apostolic Camera, has functions that in essence are limited to a period of sede vacante of the papacy.


What does a Kommunalverband besonderer Art require?

Such an organization requires the issuing of special laws by the governing state, since they are not covered by the normal administrative structure of the respective states.


What is the name of the group that won The Sing-Off?

The show was judged by Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman, and Nicole Scherzinger and was won by an all-male group from Puerto Rico called Nota.


Stenbock-Fermor conceived of the Passage as more than a mere shopping mall, but also as a cultural and social centre for the people of St Petersburg.


Where can a student find to study art in Seattle?

In 2001, Time magazine selected Seattle Central Community College as community college of the year, stating the school "pushes diverse students to work together in small teams".


What is the profession of Halyna Kolotnytska?

He hired several Ukrainian nurses to care for him and his family's health, and traveled everywhere with his trusted Ukrainian nurse Halyna Kolotnytska.


Which platforms did IBM begin offering the IBM Client for Smart Work on?

The Linux offering has been made available as the IBM Client for Smart Work product on the Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms.


Many Beijing office towers were evacuated, including the building housing the media offices for the organizers of the 2008 Summer Olympics.


From childhood, Gaddafi was aware of the involvement of European colonialists in Libya; his nation was occupied by Italy, and during the North African Campaign of World War II it witnessed conflict between Italian and British troops.


On what kind of system was Roman religious law focused?

Religious law centered on the ritualised system of honours and sacrifice that brought divine blessings, according to the principle do ut des ("I give, that you might give").


In 2014 rankings, how bad was Nigeria's corruption ranking?

It was ranked 143 out of 182 countries in Transparency International's 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index; however, it improved to 136th position in 2014.


How many listed buildings are present in the Barbican area?

The Pilgrim Fathers left for the New World in 1620 near the commemorative Mayflower Steps in Sutton Pool.


The geographic area covered by the code was split nearly in half in 1994 when area code 610 was created, with the city and its northern suburbs retaining 215.


The India Gate built in 1931 was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.


What rationale did Gaddafi use for joining the military?

The armed forces offered the only opportunity for upward social mobility for underprivileged Libyans, and Gaddafi recognised it as a potential instrument of political change.


Berkeley put God in that gap; the phenomenalists, including Mill, essentially left the question unanswered.


How many people lived in Lawton in 2010?

Of the state's ten largest cities, three are outside the metropolitan areas of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and only Lawton has a metropolitan statistical area of its own as designated by the United States Census Bureau, though the metropolitan statistical area of Fort Smith, Arkansas extends into the state.


Are the Salvadorans a large population in the U.S.?

Between 1980 and 1990, the Salvadoran immigrant population in the United States increased nearly fivefold from 94,000 to 465,000.


How have the North American cougar and Asian elephant been hunted?

All these animals have been hunted to endangerment or extinction.


What was Whitehead considered as a metaphysician?

Whitehead did not begin his career as a philosopher.


A "shoot-to-kill" policy was recently introduced in South Africa, which allows police to use deadly force against any person who poses a significant threat to them or civilians.


The loss within the antenna will affect the intended signal and the noise/interference identically, leading to no reduction in signal to noise ratio (SNR).


In 1914, CEO Thomas J. Watson boosted company spirit by creating employee sports teams, hosting family outings, and furnishing a company band.


Who led the rescue of British forces during the Battle of Yenangyaung?

On 16 April, 7,000 British soldiers were encircled by the Japanese 33rd Division during the Battle of Yenangyaung and rescued by the Chinese 38th Division led by Sun Li-jen.


After African leaders in Chad refused to recognize Djotodia as President, proposing to form a transitional council and the holding of new elections, Djotodia signed a decree on 6 April for the formation of a council that would act as a transitional parliament.


With the emerging knowledge in scientific fields and the rise of new materials and technology, architecture and engineering began to separate, and the architect began to concentrate on aesthetics and the humanist aspects, often at the expense of technical aspects of building design.


By 1884, commercial hunting had brought bison to the verge of extinction; only about 325 bison remained in the entire United States.


What was the name of a modern Chinese Army?

The reformers then proceeded with institutional reforms, including China's first unified ministry of foreign affairs, the Zongli Yamen; allowing foreign diplomats to reside in the capital; establishment of the Imperial Maritime Customs Service; the formation of modernized armies, such as the Beiyang Army, as well as a navy; and the purchase from Europeans of armament factories.


Accusations of corruption against Wafd politicians began to surface, however, breeding an atmosphere of rumor and suspicion that consequently brought the Free Officers to the forefront of Egyptian politics.


How many immigrants arrived at Ellis Island from 1892 to 1924?

Throughout its history, the city has been a major port of entry for immigrants into the United States; more than 12 million European immigrants were received at Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924.


Who was the governor of New York under which the loyalist and British raid of New Haven took place?

New Haven was not torched as the invaders did with Danbury in 1777, or Fairfield and Norwalk a week after the New Haven raid, so many of the town's colonial features were preserved.


By 2012, how much did the ECB spend in covering bad debt?

As of 18 June 2012, the ECB in total had spent €212.1bn (equal to 2.2% of the Eurozone GDP) for bond purchases covering outright debt, as part of its Securities Markets Programme (SMP) running since May 2010.


Napoleon attempted suicide with a pill he had carried after nearly being captured by the Russians during the retreat from Moscow.


In addition to Cherokee, more than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, second only to California (though, it should be noted that only Cherokee exhibits language vitality at present).


What kind of marble was used for the walls and floors of the abbey?

Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the various tombstones are made of different types of marble.


In what era did cross-border policing increase?

It is also generally agreed that in the post–Cold War era this type of practice became more significant and frequent (Sheptycki, 2000).


What Saturday Night Live sketch was Schwarzenegger referencing when he called opposing politicians "girlie men"?

Building on a catchphrase from the sketch "Hans and Franz" from Saturday Night Live (which partly parodied his bodybuilding career), Schwarzenegger called the Democratic State politicians "girlie men".


What dissolved the priveleges of Russian Empire, Kingdom of Prussia or Habsburg Monarchy?

By contrast, the nobilities of other European countries, except for Spain, amounted to a mere 1–3%, however the era of sovereign rules of Polish nobility ended earlier than in other countries (excluding France) yet in 1795 (see: Partitions of Poland), since then their legitimation and future fate depended on legislature and procedures of Russian Empire, Kingdom of Prussia or Habsburg Monarchy.


What survey results complement on data on health status?

Thus, survey results based on self-reporting at the household level complement other data on health status and the use of services.


He was in effect (whatever his formal associations if any) a point man of British near eastern intelligence.


How has technology improved the study of botany?

Despite the study of model plants and increasing use of DNA evidence, there is ongoing work and discussion among taxonomists about how best to classify plants into various taxa.


Early Greek (before Koine) have been redone with what?

The Classical Attic dialect of Ancient Greek had a three-way distinction in stops like Eastern Armenian:


On which date was the Battle of Gravelotte?

Privat (18 August), was the largest battle during the Franco-Prussian War.


What elements in 19th century European literature were a reaction to the romanticism movement?

But as the 19th-century went on, European fiction evolved towards realism and naturalism, the meticulous documentation of real life and social trends.


Are predator's effects on prey easiest to see in the short-term or long-term?

However, if observed over a longer period of time, it is seen that the population of a predator will correlationally rise and fall with the population of its prey in a cycle similar to the boom and bust cycle of economics.


Reptiles such as alligators and pythons have been known to kill and eat dogs.


Most textbooks still use the traditional division into polychaetes (almost all marine), oligochaetes (which include earthworms) and leech-like species.


The end of the war led to which companies unification?

The end of the war led to the unification of Germany.


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

Gram quantities of various copper salts have been taken in suicide attempts and produced acute copper toxicity in humans, possibly due to redox cycling and the generation of reactive oxygen species that damage DNA.


People choose to use what type of facility due to long distances and poor care at Government hospitals?

Private clinics are preferred by many residents because of the distance to, poor quality of care at and long waiting times in government facilities,:60–61 despite the high proportion of the city's residents being covered by government health insurance: 24% according to a National Family Health Survey in 2005.:41


What is the name of the island on which Atlantic City is located?

Atlantic City was incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township.


How many halls are at Notre Dame that house students?

The most famous is Notre Dame Stadium, home of the Fighting Irish football team; it has been renovated several times and today it can hold more than 80 thousand people.


What is the evaluator called in a breed show?

As the breed standard only deals with the externally observable qualities of the dog (such as appearance, movement, and temperament), separately tested qualities (such as ability or health) are not part of the judging in conformation shows.


What are some neighborhoods in South Raleigh?

Neighborhoods in South Raleigh include Renaissance Park, Lake Wheeler, Swift Creek, Carolina Pines, Rhamkatte, Riverbrooke, and Enchanted Oaks.


When is the inrush current affected by the USB specification?

In addition to limiting the total average power used by the device, the USB specification limits the inrush current (i.e., that used to charge decoupling and filter capacitors) when the device is first connected.


what animal did hunters kill off for their hides?

They (and Americans as well) also took advantage of the homestead laws to obtain free farms.


What is the oldest college in South Carolina?

This group also helped establish the College of Charles Towne in 1770, the oldest college in South Carolina.


When was the first fictionalized account of Chopin's life?

Possibly the first venture into fictional treatments of Chopin's life was a fanciful operatic version of some of its events.


It is widely regarded as a marker for the start of land plant evolution during the Ordovician period.


How many women are believed to have been sexual slaves for the Japenese Army?

A widely publicised example of institutionalised sexual slavery are "comfort women", a euphemism for the 200,000 women, mostly from Korea and China, who served in the Japanese army's camps during World War II.


who covered and charted the single "promised land"?

One of the early anthemic tunes, "Promised Land" by Joe Smooth, was covered and charted within a week by the Style Council.


Raleigh is one of the few cities in the United States that was planned and built specifically to serve as a state capital.


In the 19th century, what city of Egypt was a large community of Italian Egyptians?

In Alexandria in the 19th century there was a large community of Italian Egyptians and Italian was the "lingua franca" of the city.


Designed by Masayuki Uemura, the designer of the original Famicom, the Super Famicom was released in Japan on Wednesday, November 21, 1990 for ¥25,000 (US$210).


The facade of Saint Denis resembled what other well known structure?

The rose window is the earliest-known example above the West portal in France.


Grand Architect of the universe tied with a unique eschatology and ethical system implying that each person is held morally responsible for their choices, made freely in this present life, in the afterlife.


Judaism was an active proselytising faith, and at least one Arab political leader converted to it.[J]


How many US soldiers were killed in the battle of Mogadishu?

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.


What was increasing and consuming a lot of bandwidth?

A new standard had to be more efficient, needing less bandwidth for HDTV than the existing NTSC.


Who produces estimates of worldwide losses attributable to security breaches?

Several computer security consulting firms produce estimates of total worldwide losses attributable to virus and worm attacks and to hostile digital acts in general.


What models imply that changes in diversity are guided by a first-order positive feedback?

On the other hand, changes through the Phanerozoic correlate much better with the hyperbolic model (widely used in population biology, demography and macrosociology, as well as fossil biodiversity) than with exponential and logistic models.


At least how many native Alaskan languages exist, according to the Alaska Native Language Center?

The Alaska Native Language Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks claims that at least 20 Alaskan native languages exist and there are also some languages with different dialects.


Who did Eisenhower defeat in the 1956 presidential election?

He personally favored Robert B. Anderson, a Democrat, who rejected his offer; Eisenhower then resolved to leave the matter in the hands of the party.


When should the noise-based speed be used?

If the noise-based speed (40:1) is lower than the saturation-based speed, or undefined because of high noise, the saturation-based speed is specified, rounded upwards to a standard value, because using the noise-based speed would lead to overexposed images.


How many uniformed services are there in the US?

The United States Army considers itself descended from the Continental Army, and dates its institutional inception from the origin of that armed force in 1775.


How much of Pakistan's GDP came from Punjab in 2010?

Punjab has the largest economy in Pakistan, contributing most to the national GDP.


In which year was the new constitution ratified?

The 1858 conservative movement did not succeed in the state even after the successful military campaign of the conservative Zuloaga with 1,000 men occupied the cities of Chihuahua and Parral.


How is trademark infringement addressed in a few jurisdictions?

Infringement can be addressed by civil litigation and, in several jurisdictions, under criminal law.


Does Greg believe a later work can be substituted for a earlier one?

Bowers and Tanselle argue for rejecting textual variants that an author inserted at the suggestion of others.


The states are parliamentary republics and the relationship between their legislative and executive branches mirrors that of the federal system: the legislatures are popularly elected for four or five years (depending on the state), and the Minister-President is then chosen by a majority vote among the Landtag's members.


The Iranian Constitution did what for Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians in Iran?

The first Iranian Constitution and the first national parliament of Iran were founded in 1906, through the ongoing revolution.


When was the program necessary to crawl and archive the web created?

To overcome inconsistencies in partially cached web sites, Archive-It.org was developed in 2005 by the Internet Archive as a means of allowing institutions and content creators to voluntarily harvest and preserve collections of digital content, and create digital archives.


What language besides Dutch uses the dative case instead of the accusative for pronouns?

There is one exception: the standard language prescribes that in the third person plural, hen is to be used for the direct object, and hun for the indirect object.


What other cable company was reputed to have an interest in NBCUniversal?

It was also reported that Time Warner would be interested in placing a bid, until CEO Jeffrey L. Bewkes directly denied interest, leaving Comcast the sole bidder.


This was won by SWAPO although it did not gain the two-thirds majority it had hoped for; the South African-backed Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) became the official opposition.


The Latin translation of his philosophical novel, entitled Philosophus Autodidactus, published by Edward Pococke the Younger in 1671, had an influence on John Locke's formulation of tabula rasa in An Essay Concerning Human Understanding.


Who was the colonial officer killed in China?

Until the period following World War I the Near East and the Middle East coexisted, but they were not always seen as distinct.


Regarding atoms, what does the Planck constant imply?

In many cases, such as for monochromatic light or for atoms, this quantum of action also implies that only certain energy levels are allowed, and values in between are forbidden.


Where was Tharapita born in his legend story?

According to the legend in the chronicle Tharapita was born on a forested mountain in Virumaa (Latin: Vironia), mainland Estonia from where he flew to Oesel, Saaremaa The name Taarapita has been interpreted as "Taara, help!"/"Thor, help!"


What company was dissolved after the Indian Rebellion?

She wrote of "her feelings of horror and regret at the result of this bloody civil war", and insisted, urged on by Albert, that an official proclamation announcing the transfer of power from the company to the state "should breathe feelings of generosity, benevolence and religious toleration".


When did Kurita's force enter the Sibuyan Sea?

As they passed Palawan Island after midnight on 23 October the force was spotted, and U.S. submarines sank two cruisers.


In what century did the Nationalistic revolutions occur?

The results of World War I would be important factors in the development of World War II approximately 20 years later.


What was Albert's nickname as he toured coal mines, factories, and railyards?

Through such visits he acquired the nickname of the "Industrial Prince".


When was the Greece that we know today officially formed ?

The relationship between ethnic Greek identity and Greek Orthodox religion continued after the creation of the Modern Greek state in 1830.


What television network did the AFL sign a deal with in 2000?

While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, Warner's story gave the league positive exposure, and it brought the league a new television deal with TNN, which, unlike ESPN, televised regular season games live.


What is the current spectator seating capacity of Twickenham Stadium?

Three Aviva Premiership rugby union teams are based in London, (London Irish, Saracens, and Harlequins), although currently only Harlequins and Saracens play their home games within Greater London.


What term describes the introductory symmetry group of the square?

Symmetry groups are groups consisting of symmetries of given mathematical objects—be they of geometric nature, such as the introductory symmetry group of the square, or of algebraic nature, such as polynomial equations and their solutions.


what is the section of oklahoma and texas that  Hernando de Soto traveled?

Today this is known as the De Soto Trail.


Who composed GE's slogan "Imagination at work?"?

The changes included a new corporate color palette, small modifications to the GE logo, a new customized font (GE Inspira) and a new slogan, "Imagination at work", composed by David Lucas, to replace the slogan "We Bring Good Things to Life" used since 1979.


Queen drew artistic influence from British rock acts of the 1960s and early 1970s, such as the Beatles, the Kinks, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Who, Black Sabbath, Slade, Deep Purple, David Bowie, Genesis and Yes, in addition to American guitarist Jimi Hendrix, with Mercury also inspired by the gospel singer Aretha Franklin.


What is the only psychiatric hospital in Montevideo?

Hospital Vilardebó is the only psychiatric hospital in Montevideo.


Where was there greater numbers of Latinos and Asian residents?

In California and the western US, there were greater numbers of Latino and Asian residents.


It is estimated that after the population exchanges of 1923, Macedonia had 200,000 to 400,000 Slavic speakers.


What was the population of Alsace in 1790?

By 1790, the Jewish population of Alsace was approximately 22,500, about 3% of the provincial population.


This strange device could be considered a very early equivalent of a CD-ROM.


THe polish nobility had many positives compared to others including what?

Despite having a king, Poland was called the nobility's Commonwealth because the king was elected by all interested members of hereditary nobility and Poland was considered to be the property of this class, not of the king or the ruling dynasty.


When was the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom?

"Hellenistic" is distinguished from "Hellenic" in that the first encompasses the entire sphere of direct ancient Greek influence, while the latter refers to Greece itself.


Who was the viceregal Sakya regime overthrown by?

Wylie argues that Ming titles of "King" granted indiscriminately to various Tibetan lamas or even their disciples should not be viewed as reappointments to earlier Yuan dynasty offices, since the viceregal Sakya regime established by the Mongols in Tibet was overthrown by the Phagmodru myriarchy before the Ming existed.


For religious Jews, what does Halakha mean?

Religious Jews have Minhagim, customs, in addition to Halakha, or religious law, and different interpretations of law.


When is control turned back over to ground control?

After a plane has landed, it will depart the runway and be returned to Ground Control.


On December 2009, Oklahoma City voters passed MAPS 3, the $777 million (7-year 1-cent tax) initiative, which will include funding (appx $130M) for an estimated 5-to-6-mile (8.0 to 9.7 km)


A singer practically had to put his or her face in the recording horn.


El Cid was killed in July 1099 while defending the city from an Almoravid siege, whereupon his wife Ximena Díaz ruled in his place for two years.


What is 1734 design is considered one of the finest example of Palladian architecture in England, built in Norfolk?

In 1734 William Kent and Lord Burlington designed one of England's finest examples of Palladian architecture with Holkham Hall in Norfolk.


The rise of what saw the independence of Greece, Serbia, the Danubian Principalities and Bulgaria?

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.


What was the first commercial solar concentrating system?

The use of evaporation ponds to obtain salt from sea water is one of the oldest applications of solar energy.


In which European countries do many Russian immigrants live?

The United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Brazil, Norway, and Austria have significant Russian-speaking communities.


Early Armenian literature was written by the "father of Armenian history", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of Armenia.


Which court case upheld the rule of nondelegation?

In this vein, the Supreme Court held in the 1998 case Clinton v. City of New York that Congress could not delegate a "line-item veto" to the President, by powers vested in the government by the Constitution.


(Palácio da Alvorada; the presidential residence).


Mackintosh later agreed with Burke's views, remarking in December 1796 after meeting him, that Burke was "minutely and accurately informed, to a wonderful exactness, with respect to every fact relating to the French Revolution".


What are used to create geological maps?

The use of index fossils became a powerful tool for making geological maps, because it allowed geologists to correlate the rocks in one locality with those of similar age in other, distant localities.


What did early humans use to make clothing?

The clothing worn in the Neolithic Age might be similar to that worn by Ötzi the Iceman, although he was not Neolithic (since he belonged to the later Copper age).


What genre of music is played by Westlife?

Generally, Hot AC radio stations target their music output towards the 18-54 age group and a demographic audience of both men and women.


Who was in charge when the reforms was going on?

It was liberalized in the aftermath of the Soviet Union, with the reforms under Boris Yeltsin preserving much of the Soviet structure while applying increasingly liberal reforms to the governance of the constituent republics and subjects (while also coming into conflict with Chechen secessionist rebels during the Chechen War).


Which explorer sailed his ship into New York harbor in 1609?

He proceeded to sail up what he named the North River, also called the Mauritis River, and now known as the Hudson River, to the site of the present-day New York State capital of Albany in the belief that it might represent an oceanic tributary.


How many high-level Communists were purged in the Slansky trial?

Stalin put pressure on Czechoslovakia to conduct purges in order to discourage the spread of the idea of a "national path to socialism," which Tito espoused.


What being did Ramanuja believe was the personification of Brahman

However, the individual's sense of self was not a complete illusion since it was derived from the universal beingness that is Brahman.


How much money did Spielberg spend to film Close Encounters?

Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie camera.


" Chopin was born in what was then the Duchy of Warsaw, and grew up in Warsaw, which after 1815 became part of Congress Poland.


What notable feature of the Red Lion reflects its parliamentary connection?

The pub is equipped with a Division bell that summons MPs back to the chamber when they are required to take part in a vote.


What are woodwind instrument's reeds often made out of?

The reeds used to play them, however, are usually made from Arundo donax, a type of monocot cane plant.


What tradition could be found in works by Captain Beefheart and David Bowie?

Nicholas Lezard described post-punk as "a fusion of art and music".


In motorsports, Tio Ellinas is a successful race car driver, currently racing in the GP3 Series for Marussia Manor Motorsport.


What happened to those Jews who remained?

The East Prussian Jewish Congregation declined from about 9,000 in 1933 to 3,000 in 1939, as most fled from Nazi rule.


When the Cubs started playing, who was their owner?

The White Stockings played their home games at West Side Grounds,against the bloods and quickly established themselves as one of the new league's top teams.


What causes the color of hematite and red ochre?

It also causes the red color of the planet Mars.


what was the name of Blake Baxter's 1986 hit recording?

In 1989, KMS had another hit release of "Rock to the Beat" which was a theme in Chicago dance clubs.[citation needed]


Scholars disagree on whether emissaries were accompanied by Buddhist what?

According to the edicts of Aśoka, emissaries were sent to various countries west of India to spread Buddhism (Dharma), particularly in eastern provinces of the neighboring Seleucid Empire, and even farther to Hellenistic kingdoms of the Mediterranean.


What is the split in the State House of Representatives?

However, at the state level, the pattern of split ticket voting and divided government holds.


What sitting Connecticut U.S. senator graduated from Yale University in New Haven?

There he met fellow student and later Green Party candidate for Congress Charles Pillsbury, a long-time New Haven resident for whom Trudeau's comic strip is named.


In what district of London is The Fitzroy Tavern located?

The Canonbury Tavern, Canonbury, was the prototype for Orwell's ideal English pub, The Moon Under Water.


Many species have acute vision capable of detecting minute movements.


How many UEFA Championship League titles has Barcelona won?

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


How many royal weddings have occurred at the abbey?

Since 1066, when Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror were crowned, the coronations of English and British monarchs have been held there.


Certain councillors are co-opted to represent the city at the South-West Regional Authority.


When did the Arabian oryx become extinct?

The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972.


In the 1990s two icons by the Russian icon painter Sergei Fyodorov were hung in the abbey.


What activity did Kanye West start doing when he was five?

West demonstrated an affinity for the arts at an early age; he began writing poetry when he was five years old.


How much of the population is over age 60?

Household survey results suggest the percentage of households spending less than £20 per week on a per capita basis fell from 27% to 8% between 2000 and 2004, implying a decline in income poverty.


Who was sent to survey the California coast in 1602?

Arriving on his flagship San Diego, Vizcaíno surveyed the harbor and what are now Mission Bay and Point Loma and named the area for the Catholic Saint Didacus, a Spaniard more commonly known as San Diego de Alcalá.


The local communities have accepted equinut because it is similar to what native recipe?

The aim was to boost nutrition and livelihoods by producing a product that women could make and sell, and which would be accepted by the local community because of its local heritage.


What was the pier on Burnham -on-sea used for

The pier at Burnham-on-Sea was used for commercial goods, one of the reasons for the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway was to provide a link between the Bristol Channel and the English Channel.


Water splitting, in which water is decomposed into its component protons, electrons, and oxygen, occurs in the light reactions in all photosynthetic organisms.


What year did the PVO Strany become independent?

This was divided into two arms, PVO Strany, the Strategic Air defence Service responsible for Air Defence of the Homeland, created in 1941 and becoming an independent service in 1954, and PVO SV, Air Defence of the Ground Forces.


What group did Maulana Masood Azhar lead?

Zayn al-Abidn Muhammed Hasayn Abu Zubaydah was arrested by Pakistani officials during a series of joint U.S.-Pakistan raids.


Victoria initially opposed Beatrice's marriage to what man?

The following month, Victoria's youngest child, Beatrice, met and fell in love with Prince Henry of Battenberg at the wedding of Victoria's granddaughter Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine to Henry's brother Prince Louis of Battenberg.


What did Kerry's brother call the decade after 1972?

After Kerry's 1972 defeat, he and his wife bought a house in Belvidere, Lowell, entering a decade which his brother Cameron later called "the years in exile".


What was the name Loughborough University was known by from 1966 to 1996?

They became universities in the 1960s meaning they could award their own degrees.


In what century did the Latin alphabet replace the runic system in Old English writing?

The oldest Old English inscriptions were written using a runic system, but from about the 9th century this was replaced by a version of the Latin alphabet.


How could a white child be considered a member of the Omaha tribe?

The social identity of the children was strongly determined by the tribe's kinship system.


What did Victoria believe that an official proclamation transferring control from the company to the monarchy would do?

At her behest, a reference threatening the "undermining of native religions and customs" was replaced by a passage guaranteeing religious freedom.


What Scythian weapon was used during this era?

The greatest change in military affairs during the invasion period was the adoption of the Hunnic composite bow in place of the earlier, and weaker, Scythian composite bow.


What rank is NCO status achieved in the US Army?

The USAF is the only branch of the U.S. military where NCO status is achieved when an enlisted person reaches the pay grade of E-5.


Is there such a thing as bilingual state?

By 2015, there was a trend that most Americans and American residents who are of Hispanic descent speak only English in the home.


Why would cats and dogs potentially become companions in captivity?

Pet cats and pet dogs under human mastership often depend on each other for warmth, companionship, and even protection, particularly in rural areas.


What is one area where captive slaves were sent?

In the mid 19th century, the Bobangi people became major slave traders and sold their captives to the Americas using the Ubangi river to reach the coast.


How did Peirce view inductive vs deductive reasoning?

Among Peirce's major contributions was to place inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning in a complementary rather than competitive mode, the latter of which had been the primary trend among the educated since David Hume wrote a century before.


Why was the case of Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow overturned?

The case was appealed to the Supreme Court, where the case was ultimately overturned in June 2004, solely on procedural grounds not related to the substantive constitutional issue.


What type of school was the Avery Normal Institute?

General William T. Sherman lent his support to the conversion of the United States Arsenal into the Porter Military Academy, an educational facility for former soldiers and boys left orphaned or destitute by the war.


What 30 hour event raised more than a million dollars for charity in 2011?

Annual events include Dance Marathon, a thirty-hour event that raised more than a million dollars for charity in 2011; and Project Pumpkin, a Halloween celebration hosted by the Northwestern Community Development Corps (NCDC) to which more than 800 local children are invited for an afternoon of games and sweets.


What does the Opening of the Triodion derive from?

One of the season's high points is Tsiknopempti, when celebrants enjoy roast beef dinners; the ritual is repeated the following Sunday.


What are the main attractions of the Uruguayan Carnival?

The Carnival in Uruguay covers more than 40 days, generally beginning towards the end of January and running through mid March.


What was the original purpose for the construction of the Tate Gallery?

The Tate Gallery, as it was formerly known, also became a major centre for modern art; in 2000 this collection moved to Tate Modern, a new gallery housed in the former Bankside Power Station.


When did Egyptians start to make red pigment?

The ancient Egyptians began manufacturing pigments in about 4000 BC.


Where was Kerry's boat on Dec 2-3, 1968?

During the night of December 2 and early morning of December 3, 1968, Kerry was in charge of a small boat operating near a peninsula north of Cam Ranh Bay together with a Swift boat (PCF-60).


Concurrently, the Archaic Indians began using fire in a controlled manner.


The original NAS Bermuda on the west side of the island, a seaplane base until the mid-1960s, was designated as the Naval Air Station Bermuda Annex.


How is public notice given regarding a listing?

A public hearing is mandatory if any person has requested one within 45 days of the published notice.


The size of an animal is also a factor in determining diet type.


How many newborns were born with issues due to Kevadon?

The firm continued to pressure Kelsey and the agency to approve the application—until November 1961, when the drug was pulled off the German market because of its association with grave congenital abnormalities.


When was the Premier League established?

Everton against Aston Villa is the most played fixture in England's top flight, as of the 2012–13 season the two founder members of the Football League have played a record 196 league games.


What was Morrison forced to do in response to the Communist Party?

Though they failed to make a large gain in influence, the membership of the Party had doubled by June 1941.


Who said that we should examine the impact a message has on the recipient of the message?

The form depends on the abilities of the group communicating.


What does the low virulence of HIV allow victims to do?

Also, the relatively low virulence allows its victims to travel long distances, increasing the likelihood of an epidemic.


Why did Schumann say the Poles were in mourning?

Schumann, in his 1836 review of the piano concertos, highlighted the composer's strong feelings for his native Poland, writing that "Now that the Poles are in deep mourning [after the failure of the November 1830 rising], their appeal to us artists is even stronger ...


It is sometimes argued that the various species of honey bee are the only invertebrates (and indeed one of the few non-human groups) to have evolved a system of abstract symbolic communication where a behavior is used to represent and convey specific information about something in the environment.


When did Thomas Edward Gordon publish "The Problem of the Middle East"?

The use of the term Middle East as a region of international affairs apparently began in British and American diplomatic circles quite independently of each other over concern for the security of the same country: Iran, then known to the west as Persia.


Early house producers such as Frankie Knuckles created similar compositions from scratch, using samplers, synthesizers, sequencers, and drum machines.


From 1876, he would sign his name "Alec Bell".


The island has two local newspapers, both of which are available on the Internet.


Who did Beyoncé part ways with during her hiatus?

During the break she and her father parted ways as business partners.


What two entities was the foundation divided into

The trust section manages "the investment assets and transfer proceeds to the foundation as necessary to achieve the foundation's charitable goals"—it holds the assets of Bill and Melinda Gates, who are the sole trustees, and receives contributions from Buffett.


What is the official title of Delhi's head of state?

According to the Indian constitution, if a law passed by Delhi's legislative assembly is repugnant to any law passed by the Parliament of India, then the law enacted by the parliament will prevail over the law enacted by the assembly.


What attractions does Portugal have to offer tourists?

Consequently, it has been necessary for the country to focus upon its niche attractions, such as health, nature and rural tourism, to stay ahead of its competitors.


Who was Britain's last serious rival after Napoleon?

Alongside the formal control it exerted over its own colonies, Britain's dominant position in world trade meant that it effectively controlled the economies of many countries, such as China, Argentina and Siam, which has been characterised by some historians as "Informal Empire".


What did Tuvalu do in 2013 in regards to it least developed country status?

In 2013 Tuvalu deferred its graduation from least developed country (LDC) status to a developing country to 2015.


In response to the directives of the Second Vatican Council, later editions of the Roman Missal present the 1970 form of the Roman Rite.


How did the Endangered Species Act impact wildlife commerce?

The act did not address the commerce in endangered species and parts.


What do Jehovah Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of?

Jehovah's Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of first-century Christianity.


What was done after Amanda Todd's death?

My story: Struggling, bullying, suicide, self-harm", legislative action was undertaken almost immediately after her suicide to study the prevalence of bullying and form a national anti-bullying strategy.


Other antecedents include Link Wray's instrumental "Rumble" in 1958, and the surf rock instrumentals of Dick Dale, such as "Let's Go Trippin'" (1961) and "Misirlou" (1962).


The Kuiper belt is a ring of small icy worlds, similar to the asteroid belt but far larger, extending from Neptune's orbit at 30 AU out to about 55 AU from the Sun.


What color LED was demonstrated in 1994?

In parallel, Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano in Nagoya were working on developing the important GaN nucleation on sapphire substrates and the demonstration of p-type doping of GaN. Nakamura, Akasaki and Amano were awarded the 2014 Nobel prize in physics for their work.


What color was the special U2 iPod model?

Like its predecessor, this iPod has engraved the signatures of the four members of the band on its back, but this one was the first time the company changed the colour of the metal (not silver but black).


What two examples of ideas from Immanuel Velikovsky are stated as to have gained some acceptance?

Immanuel Velikovsky is an example of a recent scientific exoheretic; he did not have appropriate scientific credentials or did not publish in scientific journals.


What device did Herschel use to discover the infrared?

Herschel used a prism to refract light from the sun and detected the infrared, beyond the red part of the spectrum, through an increase in the temperature recorded on a thermometer.


Why did Libya become an "international pariah"?

Overseeing unsuccessful border conflicts with Egypt and Chad, Gaddafi's support for foreign militants and alleged responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing led to Libya's label of "international pariah".


Who moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing?

However, the Qing Empire controlled large regions to the north, so revolutionaries asked Yuan Shikai to replace Sun as president in exchange for the abdication of Puyi, the Last Emperor.


What was Eisenhower's job title during the first year his brother went to college?

Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year.


What part of birds was found on an expedition to Mt. Everest?

Bar-headed geese Anser indicus have been recorded by GPS flying at up to 6,540 metres (21,460 ft) while crossing the Himalayas, at the same time engaging in the highest rates of climb to altitude for any bird.


How did they believe their forebears lived ?

The Homeric Epics (i.e. Iliad and Odyssey) were especially and generally accepted as part of the Greek past and it was not until the 19th century that scholars began to question Homer's historicity.


What is the nickname of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville athletic teams?

In Knoxville, the Tennessee Volunteers college team has played in the Southeastern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association since 1932.


Child labour was not as excessive in Australia as in Britain.


What year did William R. Brody join the IBM Board of Directors?

As of Cathie Black's resignation in November 2010 its membership (by affiliation and year of joining) included: Alain J. P. Belda '08 (Alcoa), William R. Brody '07 (Salk Institute / Johns Hopkins University), Kenneth Chenault '98 (American Express), Michael L. Eskew '05 (UPS), Shirley Ann Jackson '05 (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Andrew N. Liveris '10 (Dow Chemical), W. James McNerney, Jr. '09 (Boeing), James W. Owens '06 (Caterpillar), Samuel J. Palmisano '00


Why did John Quinton and Peter Leaver resign as chairman and chief excutive?

The former chairman and chief executive, John Quinton and Peter Leaver, were forced to resign in March 1999 after awarding consultancy contracts to former Sky executives Sam Chisholm and David Chance.


How many people that are of Greek ascendancy live elsewhere than Greece ?

The total number of Greeks living outside Greece and Cyprus today is a contentious issue.


Typical of a Slavic language, Czech cardinal numbers one through four allow the nouns and adjectives they modify to take any case, but numbers over five place these nouns and adjectives in the genitive case when the entire expression is in nominative or accusative case.


Tagme died in an explosion on Sunday, 1 March 2009, target of an assassination.


What event led Eisenhower to want to improve highways in the US?

Eisenhower's goal to create improved highways was influenced by difficulties encountered during his involvement in the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy.


In the Treaty of Fontainebleau, the Allies exiled him to Elba, an island of 12,000 inhabitants in the Mediterranean, 20 km (12 mi) off the Tuscan coast.


How long do most subatomic particles exist for in a lab?

Though these effects are typically minute in the human experience, the effect becomes much more pronounced for objects moving at speeds approaching the speed of light.


What type of whales were once common in Norfolk Island, but hardly any remain today?

Southern right whales were once regular migrants to the Norfolk hence naming the island as the "Middle ground" by whalers, but had been severely depleted by historical hunts, and further by illegal Soviet and Japan whaling, resulting in none of very few, if remnants still live, right whales in these regions along with Lord Howe Island.


What was Detroit's murder rate in the mid to late 80s?

Although the murder rate increased by 6% during the first half of 2015, it was surpassed by St Louis and Baltimore which saw much greater spikes in violence.


What is thought to have eroded Greece's potential output?

It is thought that Greece's potential output has been eroded by this prolonged massive unemployment due to the associated hysteresis effects.


What video input format is not supported by the 360 E?

In addition to its revised aesthetics, Xbox 360 E also has one fewer USB port and no longer supports S/PDIF.


What percentage of homicides were committed by Asians between 1980 and 2008?

According to the US Department of Justice, African Americans accounted for 52.5% of homicide offenders from 1980 to 2008, with whites 45.3% and Native Americans and Asians 2.2%.


What was the population of Salonica in 1800?

Port cities like Salonica, in Greece, saw its population rise from 55,000 in 1800 to 160,000 in 1912 and İzmir which had a population of 150,000 in 1800 grew to 300,000 by 1914.


What rank did Everton place in the 1997 Premiership league?

Howard Kendall was appointed Everton manager for the third time in 1997, but the appointment proved unsuccessful as Everton finished seventeenth in the Premiership; only avoiding relegation due to their superior goal difference over Bolton Wanderers.


IBM started working on a prototype system loosely based on Codd's concepts as System R in the early 1970s.


According to Christianity, who is the "One"?

Meekness and charity guide Christians to acknowledge that they are nothing without the One (God/Christ) who created them, sustains them, and guides them.


What can happen to an arrogant wrestler?

This often results in pins that can easily be kicked out of, if the defensive wrestler is even slightly conscious.


Which topic did Feynman's commencement speech at Caltech center around?

He instructed the graduating class that "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.


What did researcher Geng Qingguo say was sent to the State Seismological Bureau?

Malaysia-based Yazhou Zhoukan conducted an interview with former researcher at the China Seismological Bureau Geng Qingguo (耿庆国), in which Geng claimed that a confidential written report was sent to the State Seismological Bureau on April 30, 2008, warning about the possible occurrence of a significant earthquake in Ngawa Prefecture region of Sichuan around May 8, with a range of 10 days before or after the quake.


When was the Bell Telephone Memorial constructed?

Honors and tributes flowed to Bell in increasing numbers as his most famous invention became ubiquitous and his personal fame grew.


Who did rating agencies rely on for information to rate financial innovation products?

As financial assets became more and more complex, and harder and harder to value, investors were reassured by the fact that both the international bond rating agencies and bank regulators, who came to rely on them, accepted as valid some complex mathematical models which theoretically showed the risks were much smaller than they actually proved to be.


How many Soviet prisoners did german take within the first six months of war between the two countries?

Within six months, the Soviet military had suffered 4.3 million casualties, and Germany had captured three million Soviet prisoners.


Philosophus Autodidactus, continuing the thoughts of philosophers such as Aristotle from earlier ages, inspired Robert Boyle to write his own philosophical novel set on an island, The Aspiring Naturalist.


How man Armenians resided in Azerbaijan in 1970?

Peaceful protests in Yerevan supporting the Karabakh Armenians were met with anti-Armenian pogroms in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait.


What was the literacy rate on Tuvalu in 2002?

The teacher-pupil ratio for primary schools in Tuvalu is around 1:18 for all schools with the exception of Nauti School, which has a teacher-student ratio of 1:27.


The top 50 m (160 ft) of a glacier are rigid because they are under low pressure.


Many people wore, and still wear, garments consisting of rectangles of cloth wrapped to fit – for example, the dhoti for men and the sari for women in the Indian subcontinent, the Scottish kilt or the Javanese sarong.


It is also equivalent to mass, and this mass is always associated with it.


Why were travelers often robbed under Fujiwara rule?

This is implicitly illustrated in novels by the terror that night travel inspired in the main characters.


What is the conservative Evangelical Christian region called?

Spanning the southern and eastern parts of the United States, the area is known for politically and socially conservative views, even though Oklahoma has more voters registered with the Democratic Party than with any other party.


What was the policy created by President Roosevelt due to the boom in defense jobs?

Due to the boom in defense jobs, thousands of new workers migrated to the city, both blacks and whites competing for the higher-paying jobs.


The militia tried to disperse attendees, but it turned out to be the largest gathering of Ukrainian Catholics since Stalin outlawed the Church in 1946.


What was the population of Tuscon in 1940?

Over the following years the city continued to grow, with the population increasing to 20,292 in 1920 and 36,818 in 1940.


Haredi and Hasidic Jewry have a stronger connection to what country?

On the other hand, Orthodox Jews subscribing to Modern Orthodoxy in its American and UK incarnations, tend to be far more right-wing than both non-orthodox and other orthodox Jews.


What is the purpose of the Three Gorges Dam?

The plan is hailed by some as China's efforts to shift towards alternative energy sources and to further develop its industrial and commercial bases, but others have criticised it for its potentially harmful effects, such as massive resettlement of residents in the reservoir areas, loss of archeological sites, and ecological damages.


When were French nobles converted to Protestantism?

Protestantism also spread from the German lands into France, where the Protestants were nicknamed Huguenots.


What browser did Andreessen release in 1994?

Andreessen, the leader of the Mosaic team at National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), soon started his own company, named Netscape, and released the Mosaic-influenced Netscape Navigator in 1994, which quickly became the world's most popular browser, accounting for 90% of all web use at its peak (see usage share of web browsers).


What type of issue exist over the territories in the South China sea?

Sovereignty issues exist over some territories in the South China Sea.


Feeding that antenna with a current of 1 ampere will require 63 volts of RF, and the antenna will radiate 63 watts (ignoring losses) of radio frequency power.


Which lifelong friend did Popper make in Dunedin?

In Dunedin he met the Professor of Physiology John Carew Eccles and formed a lifelong friendship with him.


KUAT-TV 6 is a PBS affiliate run by the University of Arizona (as is sister station KUAS 27).


The value quoted here for the Planck constant is based on a measurement in what year?

The CODATA value quoted here is based on three watt-balance measurements of KJ2RK and one inter-laboratory determination of the molar volume of silicon, but is mostly determined by a 2007 watt-balance measurement made at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).


In 1973 he converted Gabonese President Omar Bongo, an action which he repeated three years later with Jean-Bédel Bokassa, president of the Central African Republic.


What can happen if two over-lapping Grand Lodges are in Amity and decide to share jurisdiction?

Exclusive Jurisdiction can be waived when the two over-lapping Grand Lodges are themselves in Amity and agree to share jurisdiction (for example, since the Grand Lodge of Connecticut is in Amity with the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Connecticut, the principle of Exclusive Jurisdiction does not apply, and other Grand Lodges may recognise both).


In what century did the Carnival become an organized event?

The tradition was likely established under Venetian rule around the 16th century.


How much did the percentage of households with access to the internet increase between 2006 and 2013?

The percentage of households with access to the Internet more than doubled between 2006 and 2013, from 23% to 56% respectively (compared with an EU average of 49% and 79%).


What Socio economic problems does Utrecht face

Like Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague and other large Dutch cities, Utrecht faces some socio-economic problems.


Extremely bright lights used to deter crime are called?

These are extremely bright lights used to deter crime.


How many Austrian troops did Charles lead at the Battle of Wagram?

Charles received the French with 150,000 of his own men.


What marked the beginning of the Roman Republic?

However, most use the same date as did the ancient Romans themselves, the Roman Senate's grant of extraordinary powers to Octavian and his adopting the title Augustus in 27 BC, as the defining event ending the Republic.


(デジモン Dejimon, branded as Digimon: Digital Monsters, stylized as DIGIMON), short for "Digital Monsters" (デジタルモンスター Dejitaru Monsutā), is a Japanese media franchise encompassing virtual pet toys, anime, manga, video games, films and a trading card game.


How long is the amount of railway lines that are electrified?

Rail transport of passengers and goods is derived using the 2,791 km (1,734 mi) of railway lines currently in service, of which 1,430 km (889 mi) are electrified and about 900 km (559 mi) allow train speeds greater than 120 km/h (75 mph).


Summers are sunny, dry and warm, with August, the warmest month, averaging 66.1 °F (18.9 °C), and with temperatures reaching 90 °F (32 °C) on 3.1 days per year, although 2011 is the most recent year to not reach 90 °F.


What model is widely used in macrosociology?

On the other hand, changes through the Phanerozoic correlate much better with the hyperbolic model (widely used in population biology, demography and macrosociology, as well as fossil biodiversity) than with exponential and logistic models.


Genes that encode proteins are composed of a series of three-nucleotide sequences called codons, which serve as the "words" in the genetic "language".


How many people attended the Monet exhibit?

In addition to its extensive collections of American Art, European Art and ancient art, the museum recently has hosted major exhibitions featuring Auguste Rodin (in 2000) and Claude Monet (in 2006-07), each attracting more than 200,000 visitors.


How many people are considered Protestant?

Some Protestant churches do have a worldwide scope and distribution of membership (notably, the Anglican Communion), while others are confined to a single country, or even are solitary church bodies or congregations (such as the former Prussian Union of churches).


What new phase of matter can be considered with a focus on elementary particles?

For much of the history of the natural sciences people have contemplated the exact nature of matter.


When was a press release put out about Kerry earning the Silver Star?

The engagement was documented in an after-action report, a press release written on March 1, 1969, and a historical summary dated March 17, 1969.


The Sichuan Ministry of Civil Affairs said that they have provided 30,000 tents for those left homeless.


What country had a record-setting 2 million new cases of TB in 2007?

India had the largest total incidence, with an estimated 2.0 million new cases.


What sport is played at the Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex?

The city hosts a number of venues suitable for professional competition such as the Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex for field hockey, the G. M. C. Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli for athletics and football, and for cricket, the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium and Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, home ground of the Hyderabad Cricket Association.


What is the attendant who has a large fan base called?

The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey.


How much additional binder does rolled asphalt concrete have?

Mastic asphalt is a type of asphalt which differs from dense graded asphalt (asphalt concrete) in that it has a higher asphalt/bitumen (binder) content, usually around 7–10% of the whole aggregate mix, as opposed to rolled asphalt concrete, which has only around 5% added asphalt/bitumen.


What type of equipment does the postal union provide?

The Universal Postal Union is now assisting the Somali Postal Service to develop its capacity, including providing technical assistance and basic mail processing equipment.


How many members are in the Supreme court?

Liberia's highest judicial authority is the Supreme Court, made up of five members and headed by the Chief Justice of Liberia.


The Vice President serves as president of the Senate, but he may only vote to break a tie.


What began to spring up around the post-punk music?

Accompanying these musical developments were subcultures that produced visual art, multimedia performances, independent record labels and fanzines in conjunction with the music.


What was another requirement of foreign players?

In response to concerns that clubs were increasingly passing over young English players in favour of foreign players, in 1999, the Home Office tightened its rules for granting work permits to players from countries outside of the European Union.


Who refuted the statement that the Queen was critical of the European Union?

Clegg denied that the Queen made such a statement, and a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed that a complaint had been made to the Independent Press Standards Organisation over a breach of guidelines relating to accuracy.


What is the decline in PC sales attributed to?

This capped the first year of declining PC sales to the Asia Pacific region, as consumers bought more mobile devices than Windows PCs.


How would you convey that something is "presently of importance" in Swedish?

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


On which date were the French forced to abandon Orleans?

At first, the Germans were victorious but the French drew reinforcements and defeated the Germans at the Battle of Coulmiers on 9 November.