Most vertebrates usually devote how much metabolism to the brain?

The energy consumption of the brain does not vary greatly over time, but active regions of the cerebral cortex consume somewhat more energy than inactive regions; this forms the basis for the functional brain imaging methods PET, fMRI, and NIRS.


Brigham Young University is a part of the Church Educational System of LDS Church.


Besides semisytetic modifications, what advances in medicinal chemistry regarding antibacterials?

With advances in medicinal chemistry, most modern antibacterials are semisynthetic modifications of various natural compounds.


In medieval Europe who obtained sole rights to hunt in certain areas?

In most parts of medieval Europe, the upper class obtained the sole rights to hunt in certain areas of a feudal territory.


The Polish tribes were internalized and organized around a unifying religious cult, governed by the wiec, an assembly of free tribesmen.


Local disputes in rural areas are usually handled by what individuals?

Mali's constitution provides for an independent judiciary, but the executive continues to exercise influence over the judiciary by virtue of power to appoint judges and oversee both judicial functions and law enforcement.


The immigration was in accordance to what?

The immigration was in accordance with the One Million Plan.


What team is Ron Jaworski the majority owner of?

The CAFL project is headed up by ESPN NFL analyst and Philadelphia Soul majority owner president Ron Jaworski.


What is the largest performing arts center in the US?

The center attracts many large-scale operas, ballets, concerts, and musicals from around the world and is Florida's grandest performing arts center.


What is zinc coated with to influence the look of pennies?

Zinc is also used in contemporary pipe organs as a substitute for the traditional lead/tin alloy in pipes.


Insects are mostly solitary, but some, such as certain bees, ants and termites, are social and live in large, well-organized colonies.


If a statute is unconstitutional, how is it removed?

Notably, a statute does not disappear automatically merely because it has been found unconstitutional; it must be deleted by a subsequent statute.


After amending the joint agreement, who received the larger portion of Lithuania?

On 28 September 1939, the Soviet Union and German Reich issued a joint declaration in which they declared:


How were the exta read in Roman religious practice?

The exta were exposed for litatio (divine approval) as part of Roman liturgy, but were "read" in the context of the disciplina Etrusca.


He had two brothers, Francesco Montini, who became a physician, and Lodovico Montini, who became a lawyer and politician.


What expensive wood with a prized color is used to make the backs of violins?

The most valuable tonewoods, such as the ripple sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), used for the backs of violins, combine acoustic properties with decorative color and grain which enhance the appearance of the finished instrument.


How many people demonstrated on October 1?

On October 1, 1989, a peaceful demonstration of 10,000 to 15,000 people was violently dispersed by the militia in front of Lviv's Druzhba Stadium, where a concert celebrating the Soviet "reunification" of Ukrainian lands was being held.


At his first observation in December 1612, Neptune was almost stationary in the sky because it had just turned retrograde that day.


What event led to the diversification of seed plants?

Following the evolution of the seed habit, seed plants diversified, giving rise to a number of now-extinct groups, including seed ferns, as well as the modern gymnosperms and angiosperms.


What was the name of the Greatest Hits compilation Queen released after the split from Paul Rodgers?

Prior to its release, a competition was run by Queen online to guess the track listing as a promotion for the album.


The first electric elevator, built in 1880, was in what Country?

The first electric elevator was built by Werner von Siemens in 1880 in Germany.


Who diverted resources to the destruction of the Partisans?

With the growing possibility of an Allied invasion in the Balkans, the Axis began to divert more resources to the destruction of the Partisans main force and its high command.


What movie did Spectre beat to become top movie of the year in Switzerland?

In Mexico, where part of the film was shot, it debuted with more than double that of Skyfall with $4.5 million.


How old are the ore deposits in the Oklo mine?

In 1972, the French physicist Francis Perrin discovered fifteen ancient and no longer active natural nuclear fission reactors in three separate ore deposits at the Oklo mine in Gabon, West Africa, collectively known as the Oklo Fossil Reactors.


Which type of family do scholars generally believe Virgil belonged to?

Macrobius says that Virgil's father was of a humble background; however, scholars generally believe that Virgil was from an equestrian landowning family which could afford to give him an education.


The Principle Corridor has which type of doors?

Running the length of the piano nobile of the east wing is the great gallery, modestly known as the Principal Corridor, which runs the length of the eastern side of the quadrangle.


Where was the relay event held in North Korea?

It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea.


When did Boris Arkadievich Malyarchuk use a sample of Czech individuals to determine the frequency of "Monigoloid" "mtDNA lineages"?

In 2008, biochemist Boris Arkadievich Malyarchuk (Russian: Борис Аркадьевич Малярчук) et al. of the Institute of Biological Problems of the North, Russian Academy of Sciences, Magadan, Russia, used a sample (n=279) of Czech individuals to determine the frequency of "Mongoloid" "mtDNA lineages".


What group was considered at the top of the Strict Class Society?

Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.


Who listed Yale as one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States?

Yale also owns and has restored many noteworthy 19th-century mansions along Hillhouse Avenue, which was considered the most beautiful street in America by Charles Dickens when he visited the United States in the 1840s.


What types of control are considered when labeling a country with the perjorative "51st state" label?

The phrase "51st state" can be used in a positive sense, meaning that a region or territory is so aligned, supportive, and conducive with the United States, that it is like a U.S. state.


In the Bronze Age, several states flourished in the area of Greater Armenia, including the Hittite Empire (at the height of its power), Mitanni (South-Western historical Armenia), and Hayasa-Azzi (1600–1200 BC).


The Tagalog, Cebuano,Ilocano & Hiligaynon groups are significant within which country in Southeast Asia?

In modern times, the Javanese are the largest ethnic group in Southeast Asia, with more than 100 million people, mostly concentrated in Java, Indonesia.


Outside the UK it is commonly referred to as the English Premier League (EPL).


Nonetheless, the dramatic decrease in deaths from infectious diseases that occurred prior to World War II was primarily the result of improved public health measures such as clean water and less crowded housing, and the impact of anti-infective drugs and vaccines was significant mainly after World War II.


By 1836, the Duchess's brother, Leopold, who had been King of the Belgians since 1831, hoped to marry his niece to his nephew, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.


What are the low winter temperatures in the Appalachians?

The Appalachian Mountains are the coolest area of the state, with temperatures averaging in the low 40s and upper 30s °F (6–3 °C) for highs in the winter and falling into the low 20s °F (−5 °C) or lower on winter nights.


Companies such as Huawei, ZTE and Lenovo have built what in Nanjing?

Many China-based leading firms such as Huawei, ZTE and Lenovo have key R & D institutes in the city.


Where is the Children's hospital located?

OU Medicine operates Oklahoma's only level-one trauma center at the OU Medical Center and the state's only level-one trauma center for children at Children's Hospital at OU Medicine, both of which are located in the Oklahoma Health Center district.


What relationship between advanced and emerging/developing was completely overturned by the financial crisis of 2007?

The crisis completely overturned this relationship.


Where did the capital move to after the reign of Guangwu?

The era from his reign until the fall of Han is known as the Eastern Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: 东汉; traditional Chinese: 東漢;


Who noted that Ashkenazi Jews lived in Jerusalem during the 11th century?

According to 16th-century mystic Rabbi Elijah of Chelm, Ashkenazi Jews lived in Jerusalem during the 11th century.


His parents' only surviving son, he had three older sisters.


With whom did von Neumann work on the philosophy of artificial intelligence?

He also worked on the philosophy of artificial intelligence with Alan Turing when the latter visited Princeton in the 1930s.


In 1885 Louis Pasteur and Pierre Paul Émile Roux created the first rabies vaccine.


Where was the cause of the power outage?

The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected much of London, caused by a fire at Battersea Power Station.


On what date did Charlemagne assume the imperial title?

It also marks a change in Charlemagne's relationship with the Byzantine Empire, as the assumption of the imperial title by the Carolingians asserted their equivalence to the Byzantine state.


Which United Kingdom newspaper published a Chinese ambassador's opinion that Western media had demonized China with torch coverage?

The Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, Fu Ying, who accused Western media of "demonising" China during their coverage of the torch relays.


At an early age, however, he was enrolled at the Royal High School, Edinburgh, Scotland, which he left at age 15, completing only the first four forms.


Who stated that winning the war does not excuse putting US troops into a bad situation?

[T]hat we were able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat ... does not relieve us from the blame of having placed our own flesh and blood in such a predicament."


What has software case law determined about R&D, effort and expense put into creation?

Software-related case law has also clarified that the amount of R&D, effort and expense put into a work's creation doesn't affect copyright protection.


Education about TB seems to decrease the stigma of the disease and lead to what other positive effect?

Some studies have shown TB education programs to be effective in decreasing stigma, and may thus be effective in increasing treatment adherence.


After King Ferdinand died, who remained under Spanish rule?

The captaincies they created were subdued to a centralized administration in Salvador (later relocated to Rio de Janeiro) which reported directly to the Portuguese Crown until its independence in 1822, becoming the Empire of Brazil.


In 1882, Edison switched on the world's first large-scale electrical supply network that provided 110 volts direct current to fifty-nine customers in lower Manhattan.


Gunlaying radar and RAF controls combined to create what system?

Of greater potential was the GL (Gunlaying) radar and searchlights with fighter direction from RAF fighter control rooms to begin a GCI system (Ground Control-led Interception) under Group-level control (No. 10 Group RAF, No. 11 Group RAF and No. 12 Group RAF).


Who held back the Bulgarian uprising in 1876?

The Ottoman bashi-bazouks brutally suppressed the Bulgarian uprising of 1876, massacring up to 100,000 people in the process.


The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years.


What is considered an ideal state for priests in the Catholic church?

The encyclical Sacerdotalis caelibatus from 24 June 1967, confirms the traditional Church teaching, that celibacy is an ideal state and continues to be mandatory for Roman Catholic priests.


In what month and year did TCM Remembers premiere?

In December 1994, TCM debuted "TCM Remembers", a tribute to recently deceased notable film personalities (including actors, producers, composers, directors, writers and cinematographers) that occasionally airs during promotional breaks between films.


When does the monsoon season occur in New Delhi?

Summers are long, extending from early April to October, with the monsoon season occurring in the middle of the summer.


The last time an Olympic torch relay was held in Malaysia was the 1964 Tokyo edition.


What does recent research from 2006 examine?

The evolution of the Greek economy during the 19th century (a period that transformed a large part of the world because of the Industrial Revolution) has been little researched.


What film festival did Kanye West premier a film called "Cruel Summer"?

West also directed a film of the same name that premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens.


How did Semmelweis reduce puerperal fever?

In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis dramatically reduced the occurrency of puerperal fever by simply requiring physicians to wash their hands before attending to women in childbirth.


What happened when Gautama left the palace grounds?

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


The Catalan defeat in the War of Spanish Succession (1714) initiated a series of measures imposing the use of Spanish in legal documentation.


What 12th century poet once wrote "Ale it is called among men, but among the gods, beer."?

The word beer comes from Old English bēor, from Proto-Germanic *beuzą, probably from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeusóm, originally "brewer's yeast, beer dregs", although other theories have been provided connecting the word with Old English bēow, "barley", or Latin bibere, "to drink".


What important part of daily life might be disturbed because of DST changing what time you go to bed?

Computer software can often adjust clocks automatically, but policy changes by various jurisdictions of the dates and timings of DST may be confusing.


Name two contributors to Reformed churches.

The English word evangelical usually refers to Evangelical Protestant churches, and therefore not to Protestantism as a whole.


What year did the Spanish conquer Antwerp?

In 1585 Antwerp fell to the Spanish army: many fled to the Northern Netherlands, where the Dutch Republic declared its independence from Spain.


What was included in the Post-agrarian diet?

Another significant change undergone by many of these newly agrarian communities was one of diet.


When did Allied forces surrender Singapore to the Japanese?

After being driven out of Malaya, Allied forces in Singapore attempted to resist the Japanese during the Battle of Singapore but surrendered to the Japanese on 15 February 1942; about 130,000 Indian, British, Australian and Dutch personnel became prisoners of war.


What two dialects does Western Catalan include?

Western Catalan comprises the two dialects of Northwestern Catalan and Valencian; the Eastern block comprises four dialects: Central Catalan, Balearic, Rossellonese, and Alguerese.


In Congregational and Presbyterian churches which profess a traditionally Calvinist or Reformed theology there are differing views regarding present-day continuation or cessation of the gifts (charismata) of the Spirit.


When were most of the branch lines of the railway abandoned?

By 1920, many branch lines had been built, giving Thuringia one of the densest rail networks in the world before World War II with about 2,500 km of track.


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

The primary function of this angled deck is to allow aircraft that miss the arresting wires, referred to as a bolter, to become airborne again without the risk of hitting aircraft parked forward.


What style of columns did Abbott Suger use when reconstructing Saint Denis?

At the completion of the west front in 1140, Abbot Suger moved on to the reconstruction of the eastern end, leaving the Carolingian nave in use.


How or why do variations enter a witness text?

The textual critic's task, therefore, is to sort through the variants, eliminating those most likely to be un-original, hence establishing a "critical text", or critical edition, that is intended to best approximate the original.


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

While Nasser was increasingly criticized by Egyptian intellectuals following the Six-Day War and his death in 1970, the general public was persistently sympathetic both during and after Nasser's life.


In what year did ODC develop the Recordable LaserVision Disc?

It was developed and first marketed by the Optical Disc Corporation (ODC, now ODC Nimbus) in 1984.


What did the Taínos represent in the Greater Antilles and Bahamas?

Increasing punishment of the Taínos for revolting against forced labour, despite measures put in place by the encomienda, which included religious education and protection from warring tribes, eventually led to the last great Taíno rebellion.


The last Ming ruler, the Chongzhen Emperor, committed suicide when the city fell, marking the official end of the dynasty.


How are floor leaders kept informed of legislative status?

Such information is derived in part from the floor leader's contacts with his party's members serving on House committees, and with the members of the party's whip organization.


If a species may be harmed, who holds final say on whether the project may proceed?

If harm cannot be avoided, the project agency can seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Committee, an ad hoc panel composed of members from the executive branch and at least one appointee from the state where the project is to occur.


What was the name of the miner's leader that was blamed for the strike?

The miners strike of 1984–85 over coal mine closures, for which miners' leader Arthur Scargill was blamed, and the Wapping dispute led to clashes with the left of the party, and negative coverage in most of the press.


In 1824, a collection of Urdu Ghazal poetry, named Gulzar-e-Mahlaqa, authored by Mah Laqa Bai—the first female Urdu poet to produce a Diwan—was published in Hyderabad.


What does USB compliance specification prohibit?

However, USB compliance specification states that "use of a 'Y' cable (a cable with two A-plugs) is prohibited on any USB peripheral", meaning that "if a USB peripheral requires more power than allowed by the USB specification to which it is designed, then it must be self-powered."


What is the name of the political body composed of German states established by Napoleon in 1806?

After Austerlitz, Napoleon established the Confederation of the Rhine in 1806.


How many number one Billboard singles were released by American Idol contestants in the shows first decade?

Various American Idol alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the Billboard charts in its first ten years.


These are largely managed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.


How soon after planes crashed into them did the WTC towers collapse?

Both buildings collapsed within two hours from fire damage related to the crashes, destroying nearby buildings and damaging others.


How long have European Canadians been encouraging Aboriginals to assimilate into their culture?

Combined with a late economic development in many regions, this relatively peaceful history has allowed Canadian Indigenous peoples to have a fairly strong influence on the early national culture while preserving their own identity.


Who took turns with Virgil to read the Georgics to Octavian?

Virgil and Maecenas are said to have taken turns reading the Georgics to Octavian upon his return from defeating Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.


What did the Prime Minister announce during the first week of May in 2013?

Coelho reaffirmed the announcement by explaining that austerity measures are necessary if Portugal seeks to avoid another monetary bailout grant from the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund—the overall plan intends to enact further cuts of €4.8 billion over a three-year period.


What was the Spanish term for permission to sell slaves in Spanish America?

At the concluding Treaty of Utrecht, Philip renounced his and his descendants' right to the French throne and Spain lost its empire in Europe.


Which doctrine about Mary do Methodists reject?

Methodists do not have any additional teachings on the Virgin Mary except from what is mentioned in Scripture and the ecumenical Creeds.


Which film did Kahn first work with Spielberg on?

An example of this is his production relationship with Kathleen Kennedy who has served as producer on all his major films from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the recent Lincoln.


How many acres are included in BYU's main campus?

The main campus in Provo, Utah, United States sits on approximately 560 acres (2.3 km2) nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and includes 295 buildings.


The Princess Margaret Hospital on Funafuti is the only hospital in Tuvalu.


When did Fox announce that American Idol is ending?

The popularity of American Idol however declined, and on May 11, 2015, Fox announced that the series would conclude its run in its fifteenth season.


Victoria wrote to her uncle Leopold, whom Victoria considered her "best and kindest adviser", to thank him "for the prospect of great happiness you have contributed to give me, in the person of dear Albert ...


In 2011, following an investigation by the BBC Trust’s Editorial Standards Committee, the BBC announced, "Having carefully scrutinised all of the relevant evidence, the committee concluded that, on the balance of probabilities, it was more likely than not that the Bangalore footage was not authentic."


When water was creating the oceans what was happening to atmospheric water vapor?

Condensing water vapor, augmented by ice delivered from comets, produced the oceans.


What is done with the newborn boy's hair once it is cut?

For example, the now-widespread haredi tradition of cutting a boy's hair for the first time on his third birthday (upshirin or upsheerin, Yiddish for "haircut") "originated as an Arab custom that parents cut a newborn boy's hair and burned it in a fire as a sacrifice," and "Jews in Palestine learned this custom from Arabs and adapted it to a special Jewish context."


What will the 2 Queen Elizabeth class ships be named?

The ships will be named HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.


What country is the second on the list for child labour in accordance to the Maplecroft Child Labour Index?

Maplecroft Child Labour Index 2012 survey reports 76 countries pose extreme child labour complicity risks for companies operating worldwide.


Who defeated Nicholas's second counter strike at the Battle of Balaclava?

A second counterattack, ordered personally by Nicholas, was defeated by Omar Pasha.


What is El Colegio Nacional modeled after?

The select and privileged group of Mexican scientists and artists belonging to this institution—membership is for life—include, among many, Mario Lavista, Ruy Pérez Tamayo, José Emilio Pacheco, Marcos Moshinsky (d.2009), Guillermo Soberón Acevedo.


How much time does it take most bacteria to divide?

It divides every 16 to 20 hours, which is an extremely slow rate compared with other bacteria, which usually divide in less than an hour.


Sputnik 1 started orbiting on what date?

The Soviet Union beat the US to this, with the October 4, 1957 orbiting of Sputnik 1, and later beat the US to the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, on April 12, 1961.


What type of support did child give to their families by working?

Due to this substantial shift in available workers, and the development of the industrial revolution, children began to work earlier in life in companies outside of the home.


How did Hayek believe collectivism could be maintained?

Hayek argued that all forms of collectivism (even those theoretically based on voluntary co-operation) could only be maintained by a central authority of some kind.


Where was the FIFA World Cup able to be watched in HDTV?

The first HDTV transmissions in Europe, albeit not direct-to-home, began in 1990, when the Italian broadcaster RAI used the HD-MAC and MUSE HDTV technologies to broadcast the 1990 FIFA World Cup.


It runs from the Washington Bridge in the east, to the Henry Hudson Parkway in the west, near the George Washington Bridge and the Hudson River.


What is one part of runway maintenance that helps maintain friction levels?

Part of runway maintenance is airfield rubber removal which helps maintain friction levels.


With the help of strong iPod sales, how much profit did they turn in 2007?

Apple ended the fiscal year 2007 with US$15.4 billion in cash and no debt.


Along with uranium carbide and halide, what type of compound is often created with uranium hydride?

This property makes uranium hydrides convenient starting materials to create reactive uranium powder along with various uranium carbide, nitride, and halide compounds.


How many tornadoes hit Oklahoma each year?

An average 62 tornadoes strike the state per year—one of the highest rates in the world.


What party was the leader in the Indian independence movement of the 20th century?

Dissatisfaction with Company rule led to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, after which the British provinces of India were directly administered by the British Crown and witnessed a period of both rapid development of infrastructure and economic stagnation.


When did Estonia join the European Union's Nordic Battle Group?

In 2005, Estonia joined the European Union's Nordic Battle Group.


What group polled the 27 EU member states in 2010?

Across the EU, 57 percent thought the proposed goal was "about right" and 16 percent thought it was "too modest."


Where were Frédéric's parents located at when he saw them for the final time in 1835?

In 1835 Chopin went to Carlsbad, where he spent time with his parents; it was the last time he would see them.


Did von Neumann rule hidden variable theories?

However, in 2010, Jeffrey Bub argued that Bell had misconstrued von Neumann's proof, and pointed out that the proof, though not valid for all hidden variable theories, does rule out a well-defined and important subset.


Which province supplied a large amount of people to the Sichuan resettlement, following years of turmoil during the Ming-Qing transition?

In response to the resistance from local elites, he massacred a large native population.


How many feet above sea level does earth's highest mountain rise?

Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft).


Sir George Somers embarked on a mission to do what?

Somers had previous experience sailing with both Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh.


Unicode contains how many thousands of characters in its repertoire?

Unicode is a computing industry standard for the consistent encoding, representation, and handling of text expressed in most of the world's writing systems.


What provoked the modernization and expansion of the Brazilian administrative, civic, economical, military, educational, and scientific apparatus?

However, the King of Portugal remained in Brazil until the Liberal Revolution of 1820, which started in Porto, demanded his return to Lisbon in 1821.


What enables Himachal to sell hydroelectricity to other states?

Abundance of perennial rivers enables Himachal to sell hydroelectricity to other states such as Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan.


How many talents did Diadochi steal from Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa?

He began removing and appointing satraps as if he were king and also raided the royal treasuries in Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa, making off with 25,000 talents.


What was the complaint of the editors of Broad Recognition?

While unsuccessful in the courts, the legal reasoning behind the case changed the landscape of sex discrimination law and resulted in the establishment of Yale's Grievance Board and the Yale Women's Center.


After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India.


In 1353 Bern joined the Swiss Confederacy, becoming one of the eight cantons of the formative period of 1353 to 1481.


Who recognizes the utility of music, folkore and language?

Practitioners recognize the utility of such source material as maps, music, paintings, photography, folklore, oral tradition, site exploration, archaeological materials, museum collections, enduring customs, language, and place names.


The first of the Diadochi wars broke out when Perdiccas planned to marry Alexander's sister Cleopatra and began to question Antigonus I Monophthalmus' leadership in Asia Minor.


Which congregation is in charge of the Old College at Notre Dame?

The Old College building has become one of two seminaries on campus run by the Congregation of Holy Cross.


Where were the first demonstrations in Armenia?

The rebellion of fellow Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh had an immediate effect in Armenia itself.


Other exceptions include Richard III, now buried at Leicester Cathedral, and the de facto queen Lady Jane Grey, buried in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London.


What are the main concerns Eritreans speak about in terms of female circumcision?

In Regional Assemblies and religious circles, Eritreans themselves speak out continuously against the use of female circumcision.


While the Motorola 68040 offered the same features as the Intel 80486 and could on a clock-for-clock basis significantly outperform the Intel chip, the 486 had the ability to be clocked significantly faster without suffering from overheating problems, especially the clock-doubled i486DX2 which ran the CPU logic at twice the external bus speed, giving such equipped IBM compatible systems a significant performance lead over their Macintosh equivalents.


Who began the Protestant movement in Switzerland?

Parallel to events in Germany, a movement began in Switzerland under the leadership of Huldrych Zwingli.


Banking has traditionally been one of the strongest service export sectors in Uruguay: the country was once dubbed "the Switzerland of America", mainly for its banking sector and stability, although that stability has been threatened in the 21st century by the recent global economic climate.


He starred in the fifth Terminator movie Terminator Genisys in 2015 and will reprise his role as Conan the Barbarian in The Legend of Conan.


What are Beyoncé's backup singers called?

The band have supported Beyoncé in most subsequent live performances, including her 2007 concert tour The Beyoncé Experience, 2009–2010 I Am... World Tour and 2013–2014 The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.


What is the resistance of a typical lit 100-watt incandescent bulb?

The cold resistance of tungsten-filament lamps is about 1/15 the hot-filament resistance when the lamp is operating.


The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition.


What was the tap room sawdust meant to absorb spills and spit called?

This bar was known as the four-ale bar from the days when the cheapest beer served there cost 4 pence (4d) a quart.[citation needed]


The Volta lab improved the phonograph by replacing tinfoil with what substance?

The Volta Laboratory became an experimental facility devoted to scientific discovery, and the very next year it improved Edison's phonograph by substituting wax for tinfoil as the recording medium and incising the recording rather than indenting it, key upgrades that Edison himself later adopted.


Who is the former chief scientific adviser to the UK government?

At least until the middle of the 21st century, worldwide losses of pristine biodiverse land will probably depend much on the worldwide human birth rate.


What do physical and chemical properties of hydrogen depend on?

Hydrogen detonation parameters, such as critical detonation pressure and temperature, strongly depend on the container geometry.


What did the backcountry settlers want to secure?

The backcountry settlers who fought in the Illinois campaign of George Rogers Clark were motivated to secure their settlement of Kentucky.


(A further problem was that no cutting heads were available that could handle the HF information.


Montana is one of few geographic areas in the world whose rivers form parts of three major watersheds (i.e. where two continental divides intersect).


When did the Spanish-American war occur?

After the death of the king Ferdinand VII, in 1833, only Cuba and Puerto Rico remained under Spanish rule, until the Spanish–American War in 1898.


Who believes Serbo-Croatian is one language with multiple variants?

Other linguists have argued that the differences between the variants of Serbo-Croatian are less significant than those between the variants of English, German,, Dutch, and Hindi-Urdu.


Who outperformed Apple in the 2014 PC global market share?

According to IDC's quarterly PC tracker, globally, in 3rd quarter of 2014, Apple's PC market share increased 5.7 percent year over year, with record sales of 5.5 million units.


After crossing to Italy by ship, weakened with disease, Virgil died in Brundisium harbor on September 21, 19 BC.


Roncalli left Venice for the conclave in Rome well aware that he was papabile,[b] and after eleven ballots, was elected to succeed the late Pius XII, so it came as no surprise to him, though he had arrived at the Vatican with a return train ticket to Venice.[citation needed]


Where was Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer from?

In later years it was Rav Ettlinger's students Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch and Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer of Berlin who deepened the awareness and strength of Orthodox Jewry.


Where does facial hair first present during puberty?

Some men do not develop full facial hair for 10 years after puberty.


What type of architecture did Pugin consider truly Christian?

In the early 19th century, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin wrote Contrasts (1836) that, as the titled suggested, contrasted the modern, industrial world, which he disparaged, with an idealized image of neo-medieval world.


What large country pressured CAR to hold elections?

After using the excuse of alleged irregularities to suspend the results of the elections as a pretext for holding on to power, President Kolingba came under intense pressure from GIBAFOR to establish a "Conseil National Politique Provisoire de la République" (Provisional National Political Council, CNPPR) and to set up a "Mixed Electoral Commission", which included representatives from all political parties.[citation needed]


At present, only a few LEDs—extremely bright LEDs that also have a tightly focused viewing angle of 8° or less—could, in theory, cause temporary blindness, and so are classified as "Class 2".


What global agreement gives sovereign national rights over biological resources?

Biodiverse countries that allow bioprospecting or collection of natural products, expect a share of the benefits rather than allowing the individual or institution that discovers/exploits the resource to capture them privately.


What period is covered by the 2009 Human Development Report?

The top countries by HDI were grouped in a new category called "very high human development".


How many persons were necessary to operate an iron plow?

It had three plowshares, a seed box for the drills, a tool which turned down the soil and could sow roughly 45,730 m2 (11.3 acres) of land in a single day.


Czech's word order is flexible because it uses what to convey word function in a sentence?

As a pro-drop language, in Czech an intransitive sentence can consist of only a verb; information about its subject is encoded in the verb.


Connaught Place in New Delhi is modeled after what area of England?

Twelve separate roads lead out of the outer ring of Connaught Place, one of them being the Janpath.


What did the location of the SE's expansion slot potentially expose an upgrader to?

The SE's expansion slot was located inside the case along with the CRT, potentially exposing an upgrader to high voltage.


John spent the conflict traveling alongside who?

John had spent the conflict travelling alongside his father, and was given widespread possessions across the Angevin empire as part of the Montlouis settlement; from then onwards, most observers regarded John as Henry II's favourite child, although he was the furthest removed in terms of the royal succession.


Along with dinners, what meals do modern pubs often serve?

Some pubs serve meals to a higher standard, to match good restaurant standards; these are sometimes termed gastropubs.


What pagan deity may have had a temple where the Valencia Cathedral is now?

It is situated in the centre of the ancient Roman city where some believe the temple of Diana stood.


What were some provincial governors in enforcement of the Roman edicts?

Some local communities were not only pre-dominantly Christian, but powerful and influential; and some provincial authorities were lenient, notably the Caesar in Gaul, Constantius Chlorus, the father of Constantine I. Diocletian's successor Galerius maintained anti-Christian policy until his deathbed revocation in 311, when he asked Christians to pray for him. "


How many residents live in the master-planned communities?

Continental Ranch (Marana), Dove Mountain (Marana), and Rancho Vistoso (Oro Valley) are all masterplanned communities located in the Northwest, where thousands of residents live.


How many firms throughout the world have been surveyed by the World Bank in regards to its corruption study?

The World Bank collects a range of data on corruption, including survey responses from over 100,000 firms worldwide and a set of indicators of governance and institutional quality.


What can a musical scored be performed without?

With a musical score, a work of music could be performed without the composer's presence.


What tournament used to be known as the Buick Invitational?

This course was also the site of the 2008 U.S. Open Golf Championship.


When was the greylag goose first domesticated by humans?

Despite their early domestication, geese have never gained the commercial importance of chickens and ducks.


What jurisdictions does this system not apply to?

In civil law jurisdictions the doctrine of stare decisis is not generally considered to apply, so the decisions of the supreme court are not necessarily binding beyond the immediate case before it; however, in practice the decisions of the supreme court usually provide a very strong precedent, or jurisprudence constante, for both itself and all lower courts.


What has been the effect of Yale and New Haven's relation on New Haven?

Under President Levin, Yale has financially supported many of New Haven's efforts to reinvigorate the city.


Who is named as the highest entity worshiped in Dvaitadvaita?

Thus soul and matter have an existence that is separate yet dependent.


In which seasons were contestants required to write original lyrics?

In seasons two and three, contestants were also asked to write original lyrics or melody in an additional round after the first round.


What might cause an individual to lose consciousness from MI?

These symptoms are likely induced by a massive surge of catecholamines from the sympathetic nervous system, which occurs in response to pain and the blood flow abnormalities that result from dysfunction of the heart muscle.


What notable quality made Burma stand out from other South East Asian countries ?

Under British administration, Myanmar was the second-wealthiest country in South-East Asia.


What is two islands that are part of the British Isles?

The British Isles also include three Crown Dependencies: the Isle of Man and, by tradition, the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the Channel Islands, although the latter are not physically a part of the archipelago.


To purify insulin, Banting and Best sought the assistance of what company?

The researchers sought assistance from industrial collaborators at Eli Lilly and Co. based on the company's experience with large scale purification of biological materials.


What is another phrase meaning hidden feature?

Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and Music Quiz.


What is the down feathers of geese most commonly used for ?

The Chinese goose is more aggressive and noisy than other geese and can be used as a guard animal to warn of intruders.


Liberia's account deficit peaked at what percentage in 2008?

Due in large part to foreign aid and investment inflow following the end of the war, Liberia maintains a large account deficit, which peaked at nearly 60% in 2008.


Whose efforts did Gaddafi see himself as continuing?

Gaddafi was a very private individual, who described himself as a "simple revolutionary" and "pious Muslim" called upon by Allah to continue Nasser's work.


Various benefactions make it possible to give grants each year to boys who wish, for educational or cultural reasons, to work or travel abroad.


In regards to economics, Lionel Robbins believe English-speaking academics had what?

According to Nicholas Kaldor, Hayek's theory of the time-structure of capital and of the business cycle initially "fascinated the academic world" and appeared to offer a less "facile and superficial" understanding of macroeconomics than the Cambridge school's.


In the 1988 federal election, the Liberals asserted that the proposed Free Trade Agreement amounted to an American takeover of Canada—notably, the party ran an ad in which Progressive Conservative (PC) strategists, upon the adoption of the agreement, slowly erased the Canada-U.S. border from a desktop map of North America.


What water sport is popular in the city?

Rowing has been popular in Philadelphia since the 18th century.


How many of the main Mexican airlines are based in Mexico City?

Mexico City's airport is the main hub for 11 of the 21 national airline companies.


Along with the Chicago Bruisers, Denver Dynamite and Pittsburgh Gladiators, what team was one of the original AFL teams?

He founded the Arena Football League with four teams: the Pittsburgh Gladiators, Denver Dynamite, Washington Commandos, and Chicago Bruisers.


Which river does the province of Zhejiang derive its name from?

The province's name derives from the Zhe River (浙江, Zhè Jiāng), the former name of the Qiantang River which flows past Hangzhou and whose mouth forms Hangzhou Bay.


How long is the longest avenue in Mexico City?

Another important avenue is the Avenida de los Insurgentes, which extends 28.8 km (17.9 mi) and is one of the longest single avenues in the world.


Who were sent to replace the expelled positions?

subsequently Russians dominated party positions at all levels, including the top position of first secretary.


The Footlight Players  started creating theatrical productions in what year?

Charleston's oldest community theater group, the Footlight Players, has provided theatrical productions since 1931.


What makes weather predictions difficult in the archipelago region?

Both the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira have a subtropical climate, although variations between islands exist, making weather predictions very difficult (owing to rough topography).


What computer did Arthur L. Samuel program to play checkers in 1957?

In 1961, Thomas J. Watson, Jr., was elected chairman of the board and Albert L. Williams became company president.


At any given time, about how much of all the people in the world has M. tuberculosis?

Roughly one-third of the world's population has been infected with M. tuberculosis, with new infections occurring in about 1% of the population each year.


When did Elizabeth make the first visit to Ireland by a British monarch?

She was, however, said to admire Blair's efforts to achieve peace in Northern Ireland.


Who developed a theory giving the first abstract definition of a finite group?

On the theory of groups, as depending on the symbolic equation θn = 1 (1854) gives the first abstract definition of a finite group.


People who have a homosexual sexual orientation that does not align with their sexual identity are sometimes referred to as 'closeted'.


What type of birds may moult only once every few years?

Before nesting, the females of most bird species gain a bare brood patch by losing feathers close to the belly.


What acts were sometimes arranged so as to be sacrifices?

The small woolen dolls called Maniae, hung on the Compitalia shrines, were thought a symbolic replacement for child-sacrifice to Mania, as Mother of the Lares.


In an ideal model of a capacitor, what is the value that describes the permittivity of the dielectric?

The simplest model capacitor consists of two thin parallel conductive plates separated by a dielectric with permittivity ε .


Who discerned three components in the prehistory of Apollo worship?

For the Greeks, Apollo was all the Gods in one and through the centuries he acquired different functions which could originate from different gods.


Rather than composing the score once the film had moved into post-production, Newman worked during filming.


How many races were people asked to mark on the US Census after OMB revised their standards in 1997?

Among the changes, OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of interracial children and wanting to capture the diversity in a measurable way and having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge their or their children's full ancestry rather than identifying with only one group.


What is one example of horizontal gene transfer in eukaryotes?

Although horizontal gene transfer is rare in eukaryotes, likely examples have been identified of protist and alga genomes containing genes of bacterial origin.


How many smaller stations exist that are not government-run?

There is one government-owned television station and around 10 small private television channels.


What is the minimum amount of external connection terminals to call an item a transistor?

A voltage or current applied to one pair of the transistor's terminals changes the current through another pair of terminals.


Who was the first war between in 2525 BC?

The first war recorded in any detail was between Lagash and Umma in c. 2525 BC on a stele called the Stele of the Vultures.


The people of Greece that had higher education saw what dialect as beneath them?

The Greek people spoke a form of Greek called Demotic.


Who concealed the identity of Emperor He's mother?

This was in revenge for Dou's purging of the clan of his natural mother—


What is the meaning of the Greek word "heos?"

The statement that Joseph "knew her not till she brought forth her first born son" (Matthew 1:25 DouayRheims) has been debated among scholars, with some saying that she did not remain a virgin and some saying that she was a perpetual virgin.


Who were two visitors to Chopin while in Nohant?

During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op.


How many years did Bell and the US Government fight in court?

By the time that the trial wound its way through nine years of legal battles, the U.S. prosecuting attorney had died and the two Bell patents (No. 174,465 dated March 7, 1876 and No. 186,787 dated January 30, 1877) were no longer in effect, although the presiding judges agreed to continue the proceedings due to the case's importance as a "precedent".


With what institute did Notre Dame agree to an exchange program in the 1960s?

In the mid-1960s Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College developed a co-exchange program whereby several hundred students took classes not offered at their home institution, an arrangement that added undergraduate women to a campus that already had a few women in the graduate schools.


What typically accompanied the effigy of Nerthus?

Aboard the ship would the marriage of a man and woman be consummated as a fertility ritual.


When was the Everton Tigers team launched?

The team was launched in the summer of 2007 as part of the clubs' Community programme, and play their home games at the Greenbank Sports Academy.


How many Chinese troops were involved in the rescue efforts?

Xinhua reported 135,000 Chinese troops and medics were involved in the rescue effort across 58 counties and cities.


What was the title of the book written by Crawford about the princesses?

Crawford published a biography of Elizabeth and Margaret's childhood years entitled The Little Princesses in 1950, much to the dismay of the royal family.


What organization does the US Air Force support on its missions?

The Air Force may present a credible force posture in either the Continental United States, within a theater of operations, or both to effectively deter the range of potential adversaries envisioned in the 21st century.


What does the National Museum of Visual Arts have the largest collection of in Uruguay?

The National Museum of Visual Arts in Parque Rodó has Uruguay's largest collection of paintings.


During what year did the Italians invade Libya?

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.


In what country are high-grade uranium ores notably found?

High-grade ores found in Athabasca Basin deposits in Saskatchewan, Canada can contain up to 23% uranium oxides on average.


What format is used for iPod game files?

Apps produced with the iPhone SDK are compatible only with the iOS on the iPod Touch and iPhone, which cannot run clickwheel-based games.


What distinguishes peremptory norms from other principles of customary law?

These are limited to such universally accepted prohibitions as those against the aggressive use of force, genocide and other crimes against humanity, piracy, hostilities directed at civilian population, racial discrimination and apartheid, slavery and torture, meaning that no state can legally assume an obligation to commit or permit such acts.


In 1933 the four companies owned by CTR had how many employees?

The individual companies owned by CTR continued to operate using their established names until the businesses were integrated in 1933 and the holding company eliminated.


What is another connotation for the 51st state label?

Examples include the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement in 1988, the debate over the creation of a common defense perimeter, and as a potential consequence of not adopting proposals intended to resolve the issue of Quebec sovereignty, the Charlottetown Accord in 1992 and the Clarity Act in 1999.


What bacteria was observed as before prokaryotic cytoskeleton was discovered?

Bacteria were once seen as simple bags of cytoplasm, but structures such as the prokaryotic cytoskeleton and the localization of proteins to specific locations within the cytoplasm that give bacteria some complexity have been discovered.


What discipline uses infrared telescopes to see through molecular clouds?

Infrared astronomy uses sensor-equipped telescopes to penetrate dusty regions of space, such as molecular clouds; detect objects such as planets, and to view highly red-shifted objects from the early days of the universe.


What seaport did the British-French attack with steamers and gunboats?

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


What percentage of households earned less than 977 per month?

Twenty-five percent of residents in the 19th arrondissement lived below the poverty line; 24 percent in the 18th, 22 percent in the 20th and 18 percent in the 10th.


What species shows more difference in size, looks and actions than any other?

Modern dog breeds show more variation in size, appearance, and behavior than any other domestic animal.


What was the magnitude of the Nisqually quake?

Although the Seattle Fault passes just south of the city center, neither it nor the Cascadia subduction zone has caused an earthquake since the city's founding.


What does soluble fiber do to help lower blood glucose levels?

Dietary fiber consists mainly of cellulose, a large carbohydrate polymer which is indigestible as humans do not have the required enzymes to disassemble it.


Professor Aram Sinnreich, in his book The Piracy Crusade, states that the connection between declining music sails and the creation of peer to peer file sharing sites such as Napster is tenuous, based on correlation rather than causation.


How many people died as a result of the fighting betwen Armenia and Azerbaijan?

The economies of both countries have been hurt in the absence of a complete resolution and Armenia's borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan remain closed.


How many audience members can fit in Dolby Theatre?

In seasons seven through thirteen, the venue was at the Nokia Theatre, which holds an audience of over 7,000.


How many 3 star Michelin restaurants were in Paris in 2015?

The Michelin Guide has been a standard guide to French restaurants since 1900, awarding its highest award, three stars, to the best restaurants in France.


The four truths explain the nature of what?

These four truths explain the nature of dukkha (suffering, anxiety, unsatisfactoriness), its causes, and how it can be overcome.


Is there anything that trumps state law?

Thus, most U.S. law (especially the actual "living law" of contract, tort, property, criminal, and family law experienced by the majority of citizens on a day-to-day basis) consists primarily of state law, which can and does vary greatly from one state to the next.


Who was brought in to preach "positive thinking"?

" One of the biggest stories of the season transpired as the club made a midseason deal for Fred McGriff, which was drawn out for nearly a month as McGriff debated waiving his no-trade clause, as the Cubs led the wild card race by 2.5 games in early September.


When did John Spilsbury promote the strict practice of immersion?

Another milestone in the early development of Baptist doctrine was in 1638 with John Spilsbury, a Calvinistic minister who helped to promote the strict practice of believer's baptism by immersion.


Who was responsible for bringing a bill proposing DST to the U.S. House of Representatives?

The US was even more skeptical: Andrew Peters introduced a DST bill to the US House of Representatives in May 1909, but it soon died in committee.


Who termed the slogan "la Ciudad de la Esperanza?"

During Andrés López Obrador's administration a political slogan was introduced: la Ciudad de la Esperanza ("The City of Hope").


Tibetan Buddhism aspires to Buddhahood or rainbow body.


Who did Nigel Lythgoe say was a fan favorite for the majority of the season?

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin.


How many stages happen in complete metamorphosis?

Butterflies are a well-known example of insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, although most insects use this life cycle.


What team is Ron Jaworski the majority owner of?

The AFL coaches and trainers will travel to China to help teach the rules of the sport to squads made up of Chinese and American players with the goal of starting an official Chinese arena league.


What is the most common soundboard shape?

The soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections.


What was the largest naval battle in World War II?

The Battle of Leyte Gulf was arguably the largest naval battle in history and was the largest naval battle of World War II.


What was the initial definition of copy-text?

The bibliographer Ronald B. McKerrow introduced the term copy-text in his 1904 edition of the works of Thomas Nashe, defining it as "the text used in each particular case as the basis of mine."


During the wars waged in the Baltic by the Catholic German Teutonic Knights; the lands inhabited by the ethnic group of the Old Prussians (the current reference to the people known then simply as the "Prussians"), were conquered by the Germans.


How many different major dialects of Dutch are there?

In stark contrast to its written uniformity, Dutch lacks a prestige dialect and has a large dialectal continuum consisting of 28 main dialects, which can themselves be further divided into at least 600 distinguishable varieties.


Aviation is one of the few fields where slide rules are still in widespread use, particularly for solving time–distance problems in light aircraft.


The large number of Jews in Pannonia formed communities and built what?

The excavations suggest they first lived in isolated enclaves attached to Roman legion camps, and intermarried among other similar oriental families within the military orders of the region.


Tin forms intermetallics such as Cu5Sn6 and Ag3Cu that dissolve into the Tin liquidus or solidus(@50C), stripping surface coating or leaving voids.


Familicide was frequently deployed in obtaining power and can be traced particularly during the time of the Yaroslavichi rule (sons of Yaroslav) when the established system was skipped in the establishment of Vladimir II Monomakh as the Grand Prince of Kiev,[clarification needed] in turn creating major squabbles between Olegovichi from Chernihiv, Monomakhs from Pereyaslav, Izyaslavichi from Turov/Volhynia, and Polotsk Princes.[citation needed]


How many inhabitants did Montevideo have in 1860?

By 1880, the population had quadrupled, mainly because of the great European immigration.


In which Canadian province were the oldest woody plants found?

Wood can be dated by carbon dating and in some species by dendrochronology to make inferences about when a wooden object was created.


What did the work of Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn focus on?

Equally important in the rise of ecology, however, were microbiology and soil science—particularly the cycle of life concept, prominent in the work Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn.


How many championships have the sports leagues won since 2001?

Boston has teams in the four major North American professional sports leagues plus Major League Soccer, and has won 36 championships in these leagues, As of 2014[update].


What was the original name of Oklahoma City University?

Oklahoma City University, formerly known as Epworth University, was founded by the United Methodist Church on September 1, 1904 and is renowned for its performing arts, science, mass communications, business, law, and athletic programs.


What was the Congo's annual increase in gross domestic product in the early '80s?

In the early 1980s, rapidly rising oil revenues enabled the government to finance large-scale development projects with GDP growth averaging 5% annually, one of the highest rates in Africa.


How much increase in land space did the filling of the borrow pits cause?

This project increase the usable land space on Fongafale by eight per cent.


Which team was the Champion in the 2015 season?

For its 2015 season, the league consisted of 12 teams, all from the United States; however, upon the completion of the regular season, the league announced that the two teams it had assumed operation of during the season would cease all operations effective immediately; a regular season game slated between the two had previously been canceled and declared a tie.


In what fields has Darwin's theory of evolution become particularly essential?

It makes sense of the geologic record, biogeography, parallels in embryonic development, biological homologies, vestigiality, cladistics, phylogenetics and other fields, with unrivalled explanatory power; it has also become essential to applied sciences such as medicine and agriculture.


south of Tucson by Pima County Sheriff Charles A. Shibell and his citizen's posse.


Which Nintendo employee was confident in the potential of developing two versions of Twilight Princess?

Aonuma had anticipated creating a Zelda game for what would later be called the Wii, but had assumed that he would need to complete Twilight Princess first.


Ideally, a samurai wife would be skilled at managing property, keeping records, dealing with financial matters, educating the children (and perhaps servants, too), and caring for elderly parents or in-laws that may be living under her roof.


Why did Dyke only want the larger clubs featured on national television?

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


During what century did carmine start to see use?

With the arrival of cochineal, they had a third, carmine, which made a very fine crimson, though it had a tendency to change color if not used carefully.


Which Eton society is dedicated to philosophy?

Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, Astronomy, Banks (conservation), Caledonian, Cheese, Classical, Comedy, Cosmopolitan, Debating, Design, Entrepreneurship, Geographical, Henry Fielding, Hispanic, History, Keynes (economics), Law, Literary, Mathematical, Medical, Middle Eastern, Model United Nations, Modern Languages, Oriental, Orwell (left-wing), Simeon (Christian), Parry (music), Photographic, Political, Praed (poetry), Rock (music), Rous (equestrian), Salisbury (diplomatic), Savile (Rare Books and Manuscripts), Shelley, Scientific, Sports, Tech Club, Theatre, Wellington (military), Wine and Wotton’s (philosophy).


What is a term that collectively refers to Northumbrian and Mercian?

In terms of geography the Northumbrian region lay north of the Humber River; the Mercian lay north of the Thames and South of the Humber River; West Saxon lay south and southwest of the Thames; and the smallest, Kentish region lay southeast of the Thames, a small corner of England.


In 1872 the island contained how many Christians?

By 1872, the population of the island had risen to 144,000, comprising 44,000 Muslims and 100,000 Christians.


Since what version can already existing characters no longer be added to the standard?

Since version 3.0, any precomposed characters that can be represented by a combining sequence of already existing characters can no longer be added to the standard in order to preserve interoperability between software using different versions of Unicode.


Who succeeded King Dom Carlos I as king?

Manuel II of Portugal became the new king, but was eventually overthrown by the 5 October 1910 revolution, which abolished the regime and instated republicanism in Portugal.


Which state is not a member of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

Definitions of "Southeast Asia" vary, but most definitions include the area represented by the countries (sovereign states and dependent territories) listed below.


What language do the Highland Quichuas speak?

Primarily consisting of the descendents of Incans, they are Kichwa speakers and include the Caranqui, the Otavalos, the Cayambi, the Quitu-Caras, the Panzaleo, the Chimbuelo, the Salasacan, the Tugua, the Puruhá, the Cañari, and the Saraguro.


What term does Diamond use to refer to Hayek?

He is an intellectual skeptic who wants to give political philosophy a secure intellectual foundation.


In 2005, how many public employees did Portugal have for every thousand inhabitants?

By EU and USA standards, Portugal's justice system was internationally known as being slow and inefficient, and by 2011 it was the second slowest in Western Europe (after Italy); conversely, Portugal has one of the highest rates of judges and prosecutors—over 30 per 100,000 people.


Queen's Greatest Hits II has sold how many copies worldwide?

Innuendo was released in early 1991 with an eponymous number 1 UK hit and other charting singles including, "The Show Must Go On".


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

In season two, guest judges such as Lionel Richie and Robin Gibb were used, and in season three Donna Summer, Quentin Tarantino and some of the mentors also joined as judges to critique the performances in the final rounds.


What types of powers does the Philippines have?

The Philippines is a unitary state with some powers devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs) under the terms of the Local Government Code.


The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007).


Which of Darwin's written works has more in depth information about sexual selection?

Natural selection was expected to work very slowly in forming new species, but given the effectiveness of artificial selection, he could "see no limit to the amount of change, to the beauty and infinite complexity of the coadaptations between all organic beings, one with another and with their physical conditions of life, which may be effected in the long course of time by nature's power of selection".


Who was the manager when Everton's second successful era began in 1961?

In 1962–63, his second season in charge, Everton won the League title and in 1966 the FA Cup followed with a 3–2 win over Sheffield Wednesday.


How many planning districts make up Philadelphia?

The City Planning Commission, tasked with guiding growth and development of the city, has divided the city into 18 planning districts as part of the Philadelphia2035 physical development plan.


How many freshman at BYU were Merit Scholars in 2006?

In addition, BYU is ranked 26th in colleges with the most freshman Merit Scholars, with 88 in 2006.


A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages.


Jhanas are also states that Arahants abide in order to rest.


What episode was the 500th of the entire series?

The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.


What is one primary role of the Canbera-class LDH?

Their primary roles are to embark, transport and deploy an embarked force and to carry out or support humanitarian assistance missions.


According to the locality, in addition to "Three Rectifications and One Demolition", what was another name for these measures?

An exemplary case was that of the Sanjiang Church.


Which local author most recently enjoyed success for published works of fiction?

More recently, Angela Barry has won critical recognition for her published fiction.


Why do the constraints of constructing a flight deck affect the role of a carrier?

CATOBAR is most commonly used on USN supercarriers as it allows the deployment of heavy jets with full loadouts, especially on ground-attack missions.


It has been suggested that a primary Baptist principle is that local Baptist Churches are what?

Finally, there are Baptist churches that choose to remain autonomous and independent of any denomination, organization, or association.


At the third AU summit, held in Libya in July 2005, he called for a greater level of integration, advocating a single AU passport, a common defence system and a single currency, utilising the slogan: "The United States of Africa is the hope."


Where is Saint Catherine's Monastery located?

Generally wall mosaics have not survived in the region because of the destruction of buildings but the St. Catherine's Monastery is exceptional.


Asymmetric federalism exists where states are granted different powers, or some possess greater autonomy than others do.


How much warning was Liberius given before his exile?

Constantius, ordered Liberius into exile in 356 giving him, then, three days to comply.


What type of trees are on Purple Mountain?

Surrounded by the Yangtze River and mountains, Nanjing also enjoys beautiful natural scenery.


How much did iPod owners originally have to pay for replacement batteries?

For the iPod Nano, soldering tools are needed because the battery is soldered onto the main board.


For instance, ⟨p⟩ represents the voiceless bilabial stop, and ⟨pʰ⟩ represents the aspirated bilabial stop.


Common in Deism is a belief that God has no interest in humanity and may not even be aware of humanity.


What final device was needed to hear the signal from the initial GaAs diode?

This signal was fed into an audio amplifier, and played back by a loudspeaker.


What was KU's national law school ranking in 2014?

Classes are held in Green Hall at W 15th St and Burdick Dr, which is named after former dean James Green.


It is OPEC's 2nd largest oil exporter and is an energy superpower.


What year was Victorien Sardou's Madame Sans-Gêne written?

Victorien Sardou's Madame Sans-Gêne (1893), Maurice Barrès's Les Déracinés (1897), Edmond Rostand's L'Aiglon (1900), and André de Lorde and Gyp's Napoléonette (1913)


What tems do House of Representatives serve?

Originally, the parliament was to be formed before the president was elected, but interim president Adly Mansour pushed the date.


In what year did Kanye's biggest controversy so far take place?

West's controversial incident the following year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was arguably his biggest controversy, and led to widespread outrage throughout the music industry.


Newer systems know where and how many people are at a location for what reasons?

Another way to prevent this issue is to treat everyone travelling from one floor to another as one group and to allocate only one car for that group.


On the morning of March 28, 1969, at the age of 78, Eisenhower died in Washington, D.C. of congestive heart failure at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.


How much of the land did Prussia control?

The Confederation was dissolved after the Austro-Prussian War and replaced by a North German Federation under Prussian hegemony; this war left Prussia dominant in Germany, and German nationalism would compel the remaining independent states to ally with Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71, and then to accede to the crowning of King Wilhelm of Prussia as German Emperor.


What is the definition of an "aircraft carrier"?

Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, former head of the Royal Navy, has said that "To put it simply, countries that aspire to strategic international influence have aircraft carriers".


Sudanese Arabs, who controlled the government, were widely referred to as practicing apartheid against Sudan's non-Arab citizens.


What percentage of Frances GDP is made up from the Paris Region's GDP?

While the Paris region's population accounted for 18.8 percent of metropolitan France in 2011, the Paris region's GDP accounted for 30 percent of metropolitan France's GDP.


Dogs are considered to be predators and what else?

Modern dog breeds show more variation in size, appearance, and behavior than any other domestic animal.


During which scientific period did vertebrates appear?

The first vertebrates appeared over 500 million years ago (Mya), during the Cambrian period, and may have resembled the modern hagfish in form.


In what year was  Du "Cubisme" published?

It was against this background of public anger that Jean Metzinger and Albert Gleizes wrote Du "Cubisme" (published by Eugène Figuière in 1912, translated to English and Russian in 1913).


Who controlled the country prior to 1984?

An army uprising in May 1998 led to the Guinea-Bissau Civil War and the president's ousting in June 1999.


As of April 2014, how many albums have Jay Z and Beyonce sold together?

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


What group was defeated at the Battle of Lechfeld?

The eastern parts of the Frankish kingdoms, especially Germany and Italy, were under continual Magyar assault until the invader's defeat at the Battle of Lechfeld in 955.


Which city had the highest percentage of mosaic covered churches?

Jerusalem with its many holy places probably had the highest concentration of mosaic-covered churches but very few of them survived the subsequent waves of destructions.


Who gave a reason for the purging of evil for the Blessed Virgin and her first child ?

Beginning with St. Gregory Nazianzen, his explanation of the "purification" of Jesus and Mary at the circumcision (Luke 2:22) prompted him to consider the primary meaning of "purification" in Christology (and by extension in Mariology) to refer to a perfectly sinless nature that manifested itself in glory in a moment of grace (e.g., Jesus at his Baptism).


Why couldn't the French and English take control of the field?

In the center, the Russian forces crossed the Danube and laid siege to Silistra from 14 April with 60,000 troops, the defenders with 15,000 had supplies for three months.:415 The siege was lifted on 23 June 1854.


Who was the founder of Philadelphia sports corporation Spectator?

In 1996, Comcast bought a controlling stake in Spectacor from the company's founder, Ed Snider.


The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) is the office responsible for all questions relating to energy supply and energy use within the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).


What movement did Boston become the center of after it stopped slave trade?

The city reacted strongly to the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, contributing to President Franklin Pierce's attempt to make an example of Boston after the Anthony Burns Fugitive Slave Case.


What 3 types go after protein synthesis?

Antibacterial antibiotics are commonly classified based on their mechanism of action, chemical structure, or spectrum of activity.


How many people attended Broadway shows during the 2013-2014 season?

Attendance in 2013–2014 stood at 12.21 million, representing a 5.5% increase from the 2012–2013 season's 11.57 million.


Glass can be colored by adding metallic salts, and can also be painted and printed with vitreous enamels.


What could be adjusted in a sample of pancreatic extract to produce purer insulin?

Soon, the extract was demonstrated to work in people, but development of insulin therapy as a routine medical procedure was delayed by difficulties in producing the material in sufficient quantity and with reproducible purity.


In which century did the process become much cheaper than before?

Because of paper's introduction to the West through the city of Baghdad, it was first called bagdatikos.


What year did the tradition of freshmen whitewashing the "A" begin?

Starting in about 1916, a yearly tradition developed for freshmen to whitewash the "A", which was visible for miles.


what unusual single did derrick may release, featuring a darker strain of house?

One of the most unusual was "Strings of Life" by Derrick May, a darker, more intellectual strain of house. "


Major suburbs include Midlothian to the southwest, Glen Allen to the north and west, Short Pump to the west and Mechanicsville to the northeast.


What did Tsar Alexander I give to Chopin?

The success of this concert led to an invitation to give a similar recital on the instrument before Tsar Alexander I, who was visiting Warsaw; the Tsar presented him with a diamond ring.


What logo did the Williams race team have on their cars for the 2015 Mexican Grand Prix?

After modifying the Jaguar C-X75 for the film, Williams F1 carried the 007 logo on their cars at the 2015 Mexican Grand Prix, with the team playing host to the cast and crew ahead of the Mexican premiere of the film.


What church was widespread across Europe at this time?

The Cluniac and Cistercian Orders were prevalent in France, the great monastery at Cluny having established a formula for a well planned monastic site which was then to influence all subsequent monastic building for many centuries.


marshall jefferson got involved in house music after hearing whose music?

Marshall Jefferson, who would later appear with the Chicago house classic


What were white Democratic paramilitary groups in Charleston known as?

The Red Shirts were instrumental in suppressing the black Republican vote in some areas in 1876 and narrowly electing Wade Hampton as governor, and taking back control of the state legislature.


Where is the British Schools of Montevideo located?

Its original purpose was to give Uruguayan children a complete education, on par with the best schools of the United Kingdom and to establish strong bonds between the British and Uruguayan children living in the country.


What year did the Battle of Bear Paw happen?

The most notable of these were the Marias Massacre (1870), Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876), Battle of the Big Hole (1877) and Battle of Bear Paw (1877).


The zoning changes were intended to rectify incorrect zoning mapping that would streamline future community preferences and development, which the city forecasts an additional 100,000 residents and 40,000 jobs to be added to Philadelphia in 2035.


Which producer influenced Queen's feedback heavy sound?

Sonic experimentation figured heavily in Queen's songs.


How many court trials did Meucci participate in?

Meucci's work, like many other inventors of the period, was based on earlier acoustic principles and despite evidence of earlier experiments, the final case involving Meucci was eventually dropped upon Meucci's death.


What is the style called of putting tessere on a backing paper?

This method is most useful for extremely large projects as it gives the maker time to rework areas, allows the cementing of the tiles to the backing panel to be carried out quickly in one operation and helps ensure that the front surfaces of the mosaic tiles and mosaic pieces are flat and in the same plane on the front, even when using tiles and pieces of differing thicknesses.


The rupture lasted close to 120 sec, with the majority of energy released in the first 80 sec.


What did Christopher Columbus discover in 1492?

After his death, exploration continued; Bartolomeu Dias (d. 1500) went around the Cape of Good Hope in 1486 and Vasco da Gama (d. 1524) sailed around Africa to India in 1498.


The per capita income of the Republic is often listed as being approximately $400 a year, one of the lowest in the world, but this figure is based mostly on reported sales of exports and largely ignores the unregistered sale of foods, locally produced alcoholic beverages, diamonds, ivory, bushmeat, and traditional medicine.


What are the non-orthodox Indian philosophies that do not accept Vedas called?

Ancient and medieval India was also the source of philosophies that share philosophical concepts but rejected the Vedas, and these have been called nāstika (heterodox or non-orthodox) Indian philosophies.


The new venues and modes of communication allowing for rational exchange were given what term by Habermas in 18th century Europe?

Habermas described the creation of the "bourgeois public sphere" in 18th-century Europe, containing the new venues and modes of communication allowing for rational exchange.


What US city also has an Everton football team?

On 4 August 2010, the two Evertons played each other in a friendly named the Copa Hermandad at Goodison Park to mark the centenary of the Chilean team, an occasion organised by The Ruleteros Society, a society founded to promote connections between the two clubs.


Who did Apple pay expensive consulting fees to before doing in-house work?

Also during this time, the Macintosh began to shed the "Snow White" design language, along with the expensive consulting fees they were paying to Frogdesign.


In it he expressed two propositions: first, infants are not to be baptized; and second, "Antichristians converted are to be admitted into the true Church by baptism.


The United Nations estimates that the population in 2009 was at 154,729,000, distributed as 51.7% rural and 48.3% urban, and with a population density of 167.5 people per square kilometre.


How long has the Brenner Pass been used as a trading route?

Crossing the Italian-Austrian border, the Brenner Pass separates the Ötztal Alps and Zillertal Alps and has been in use as a trading route since the 14th century.


What phrase was coined in the 16th century to reference recent times?

The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now).


What did Burke think were the French Revolutionary Government's only goals?

The State has dominion and conquest for its sole objects—dominion over minds by proselytism, over bodies by arms".


What is the basis behind Catholic theology?

Theism holds that God is both transcendent and immanent; thus, God is simultaneously infinite and in some way present in the affairs of the world.


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

Numerous recordings of Chopin's works are available.


From when was it taught that the little flock would not be the only people to survive Armageddon?

Rutherford explained that in addition to the 144,000 "anointed" who would be resurrected—or transferred at death—to live in heaven to rule over earth with Christ, a separate class of members, the "great multitude," would live in a paradise restored on earth; from 1935, new converts to the movement were considered part of that class.


How many years does regular ovulation follow menarche?

Generally, a girl is not fully fertile until several years after menarche, as regular ovulation follows menarche by about two years.


What Arabic term did the Umayyad caliphs use to refer to themselves?

The distinction seems to indicate that the Umayyads "regarded themselves as God's representatives at the head of the community and saw no need to share their religious power with, or delegate it to, the emergent class of religious scholars.


What do Somalis call their ancient pyramids?

Houses were built of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt.


How many residences does the "Vision for Plymouth" seek to build?

Plymouth Council is currently undertaking a project of urban redevelopment called the "Vision for Plymouth" launched by the architect David Mackay and backed by both Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce (PCC).


What number describes the percentage of Russian Estonians?

Russians make up 25.6% of the total population but account for 36% of the population in Harju county and 70% of the population in Ida-Viru county.


What did the island have an abundance of when discovered?

The Portuguese found the island uninhabited, with an abundance of trees and fresh water.


Aside from Shakespeare, what is another book that is a major focus of textual criticism?

The principles of textual criticism, although originally developed and refined for works of antiquity, the Bible, and Shakespeare, have been applied to many works, extending backwards from the present to the earliest known written documents, in Mesopotamia and Egypt—a period of about five millennia.


How does Switzerland treat alliances that might entail military or political action?

Switzerland maintains diplomatic relations with almost all countries and historically has served as an intermediary between other states.


What type of buildings were took the most effort to build?

The major architectural undertakings were the buildings of abbeys and cathedrals.


Can these plants cross breed with the parent population of plants?

These plants that are reproductively isolated from the parent species but live within the same geographical area, may be sufficiently successful to form a new species.


What do some people think Cloudina should be called instead of an annelid?

It is not until the early Ordovician that the first annelid jaws are found, thus the crown-group cannot have appeared before this date and probably appeared somewhat later.


What was Abdul Karim teaching Queen Victoria after his promotion?

Abdul Karim remained in her service until he returned to India with a pension on her death.


Where did Beyonce release her 5th album to a huge surprise?

On December 13, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her eponymous fifth studio album on the iTunes Store without any prior announcement or promotion.


Name an Indonesian Islamic scholar who lived from 1908-1981?

Samudera Pasai converted to Islam in the year 1267, the King of Malacca Parameswara married the princess of Pasai, and the son became the first sultan of Malacca.


Were Ashkenazi Jews found to be a more or less genetically divergent population than Russians, Orcadians, French, and Basques?

The study also observed that Ashkenazim are more diverse than their Middle Eastern relatives, which was counterintuitive because Ashkenazim are supposed to be a subset, not a superset, of their assumed geographical source population.


The Expansion of Germany  by the Catholic Church into the areas of the Slavs and balts is know as what?

After Christianization, the Roman Catholic Church and local rulers led German expansion and settlement in areas inhabited by Slavs and Balts, known as Ostsiedlung.


Most evidence seems to suggest the assignment of orders is accurate, but scientists disagree about the relationships between the orders themselves; evidence from modern bird anatomy, fossils and DNA have all been brought to bear on the problem, but no strong consensus has emerged.


What counties does the GRTC link to Richmond?

According to a 2008 GRTC operations analysis report, a majority of GRTC riders utilize their services because they do not have an available alternative such as a private vehicle.


What effect was rising salinity having on the agricultural productivity of the Sumerian lands?

Ecologically, the agricultural productivity of the Sumerian lands was being compromised as a result of rising salinity.


What Armenian monasteries were built in the 11th century?

It was during this time that the first major monasteries, such as Haghpat and Haritchavank were built.


Where does this person announce the election of the new pope?

The cardinal protodeacon, the senior cardinal deacon in order of appointment to the College of Cardinals, has the privilege of announcing a new pope's election and name (once he has been ordained to the Episcopate) from the central balcony at the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City State.


What did Avicenna start an inquiry into?

To do so, the cause must be an existing thing and coexist with its effect.


in 2011, Beyonce performed for four nights where?

In late 2011, she took the stage at New York's Roseland Ballroom for four nights of special performances: the 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé concerts saw the performance of her 4 album to a standing room only.


Some insects, like parasitic wasps, show polyembryony, where a single fertilized egg divides into many and in some cases thousands of separate embryos.:136–137 Insects may be univoltine, bivoltine or multivoltine, i.e. they may have one, two or many broods (generations) in a year.


What items were shared among Christian and non- Christians?

In the later Imperial era, the burial and commemorative practises of Christian and non-Christians overlapped.


Hemlock Semiconductor produces electronic components in which Tennessee city?

Tennessee is also the location of the Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, a $2 billion polysilicon production facility by Wacker Chemie in Bradley County, and a $1.2 billion polysilicon production facility by Hemlock Semiconductor in Clarksville.


The reference to France as Tsarefat was taken from which biblical passage?

In conformity with the custom of designating areas of Jewish settlement with biblical names, Spain was denominated Sefarad (Obadiah 20), France was called Tsarefat (1 Kings 17:9), and Bohemia was called the Land of Canaan.


After the quake what kind of international team was sent to the area?

Their findings show a variety of reasons why many constructions failed to withstand the earthquake.


What religion holds the majority in the Bible Belt?

The fourth greatest was the Presbyterian Church (USA), with 186,000 members and 710 congregations; this denomination was brought by Scots-Irish immigrants who settled the backcountry in the colonial era.


What is the estimated number of mobile subscribers in Somalia in 2015?

The number of mobile subscribers is similarly expected to rise from 512,682 in 2008 to around 6.1 million by 2015.


What did France fear by an alliance between Prussia and Spain?

France feared encirclement by an alliance between Prussia and Spain.


Interstate 10, which runs southeast to northwest through town, connects Tucson to Phoenix to the northwest on the way to its western terminus in Santa Monica, California, and to Las Cruces, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas toward its eastern terminus in Jacksonville, Florida. I-19 runs south from Tucson toward Nogales and the U.S.-Mexico border.


What retired police officer refused to carry the torch in India?

On April 16, a protest was organised in Delhi "against Chinese repression in Tibet", and was broken up by the police.


What was the transfer fee for Gareth Bale in 2013.

The three highest transfer in the sport's history had a Premier League club on the selling end, with Tottenham Hotspur selling Gareth Bale to Real Madrid for £85 million in 2013, Manchester United's sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for £80 million in 2009, and Liverpool selling Luis Suárez to Barcelona for £75 million in 2014.


The abacus was initially used for arithmetic tasks.


What acts cover tort damages from police brutality cases?

The writ of habeas corpus is often used by suspects and convicts to challenge their detention, while the Civil Rights Act of 1871 and Bivens actions are used by suspects to recover tort damages for police brutality.


What is unusual about the PVA's successful, surprise attack?

It is unclear why the Chinese did not press the attack and follow up their victory.


Of the city's residents, 32 percent reported having no vehicles available while 23 percent had two or more vehicles available, as of 2013[update].


What two northern Vietnamese cities did the US avoid bombing at the outset of the war?

The bombing campaigns of the Air Force were tightly controlled by the White House for political reasons, and until 1972 avoided the main Northern cities of Hanoi and Haiphong and concentrated on bombing jungle supply trails, especially the Ho Chi Minh Trail.


Where had Claridge previously seen asphalt used as pavement?

Indeed, mastic pavements had been previously employed at Vauxhall by a competitor of Claridge, but without success.


What aspect of the Chassepot was superior to the German needle gun?

The French breech-loading rifle, the Chassepot, had a far longer range than the German needle gun; 1,500 yards (1,400 m) compared to 600 yd (550 m).


Prince Gong, a younger half-brother of the emperor, who had been left as his brother's proxy in the capital, was forced to sign the Convention of Beijing.


What shape is the Plaza del Ayuntamiento?

The largest plaza in Valencia is the Plaza del Ayuntamiento; it is home to the City Hall (Ayuntamiento) on its western side and the central post office (Edificio de Correos) on its eastern side, a cinema that shows classic movies, and many restaurants and bars.


Which part of the brain does short-term memory seem to rely on?

Short-term memory is supported by transient patterns of neuronal communication, dependent on regions of the frontal lobe (especially dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) and the parietal lobe.


Minting of these dollars for circulation was suspended in 1980 (collectors' pieces were struck in 1981), but, as with all past U.S. coins, they remain legal tender.


In what state did barbarian invaders establish kingdoms?

The barbarian invaders, including various Germanic peoples, formed new kingdoms in what remained of the Western Roman Empire.


What green technology did Schwarzenegger have installed at home to reduce his carbon footprint?

He has also installed solar panels to heat his home.


What nationality of engineers did Japan hire to build naval arsenals?

French naval engineers were hired to build naval arsenals, such as Yokosuka and Nagasaki.


Micronesian colonists gradually settled the Marshall Islands during the 2nd millennium BC, with inter-island navigation made possible using traditional stick charts.


In what historical period was a large portion of the population illiterate?

Another important factor was that during the Middle Ages a large proportion of the population would have been illiterate and so pictures on a sign were more useful than words as a means of identifying a public house.


When do children graduate from primary school in Thuringia?

The Thuringian primary school takes four years and most primary schools are all-day schools offering optional extracurricular activities in the afternoon.


It gained great momentum in the 18th and 19th centuries with the emergence of Methodism and the Great Awakenings in Britain and North America.


When were interceptors like the F-106 Delta Dart not being built anymore?

The interceptor aircraft (or simply interceptor) is a type of fighter aircraft designed specifically to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft, particularly bombers, usually relying on high speed and altitude capabilities.


For which vocation did Popper complete his university examinations?

He completed his examination as an elementary teacher in 1924 and started working at an after-school care club for socially endangered children.


In pre-buddhist early Brahminic texts there is no evidence for what?

While there is no convincing evidence for meditation in pre-Buddhist early Brahminic texts, Wynne argues that formless meditation originated in the Brahminic or Shramanic tradition, based on strong parallels between Upanishadic cosmological statements and the meditative goals of the two teachers of the Buddha as recorded in the early Buddhist texts.


When was the constitution accepted by the electorate, U.S. Congress, and U.S. President?

The acceptance of that constitution by Puerto Rico's electorate, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. president occurred in 1952.


What name did Albino Luciani take as a pope?

His immediate successor, Albino Luciani, who took the name John Paul I, was created a cardinal in the consistory of 5 March 1973.


When did the scientific classification change?

Although the term bacteria traditionally included all prokaryotes, the scientific classification changed after the discovery in the 1990s that prokaryotes consist of two very different groups of organisms that evolved from an ancient common ancestor.


What happens if the concepts are measured on the same scale?

When compared on the same scale, they act as tradeoffs such, whereby to be more feminine one had to be less masculine and vice versa.


At what times is Independant service best utilized?

Independent service is a special service mode found on most elevators.


After a five-week trial he was found not guilty of all 57 charges of child labour violations by the Black Hawk County District Court jury in Waterloo, Iowa, on 7 June 2010.


How are targets aquired for non-ManPAD SAMs?

Larger SAMs may be deployed in fixed launchers, but can be towed/re-deployed at will.


What form of government does Ann Arbor have?

The current mayor of Ann Arbor is Christopher Taylor, a Democrat who was elected as mayor in 2014.


What hardware element did T3 feel might have issues with durability?

Technology magazine T3 gave the Super Slim model a positive review, stating the console is almost "nostalgic" in the design similarities to the original "fat" model, "While we don’t know whether it will play PS3 games or Blu-ray discs any differently yet, the look and feel of the new PS3 Slim is an obvious homage to the original PS3, minus the considerable excess weight.


Whats the typical age range for pre-school?

Preschools provide education from ages approximately three to seven, depending on the country, when children enter primary education.


What type of school is the Gesamtschule?

Germany has a comprehensive school known as the Gesamtschule.


What did Napoleon eliminate in October 1805?

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


What is blocked due to local surface low pressure?

Also, to be protected against rain-bearing weather systems by the atmospheric circulation itself, the desert is made even drier by his geographical configuration and location.


How many subregions are there of Nigeria's savannah zone?

In the dry north-east corner of the country lies Lake Chad, which Nigeria shares with Niger, Chad and Cameroon.


When must TZ values be changed on an older system?

Older or stripped-down systems may support only the TZ values required by POSIX, which specify at most one start and end rule explicitly in the value.


Who was the residing judge of the lawsuit?

The decision was criticized by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which called the court ruling "a setback to privacy rights".


[A critical examination of the doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor, regarding original sin with respect to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary], in which Aquinas is interpreted not as treating the question of the Immaculate Conception later formulated in the papal bull Ineffabilis Deus but rather the sanctification of the fetus within Mary's womb.


In 2001, Portugal was the first country in the world to do what?

Portugal is also known for having decriminalized the usage of all common drugs in 2001, the first country in the world to do so.


How were the semi-finalists split up to perform in seasons two and three?

In seasons two and three, there were four groups of eight, and the top two of each selected.


What benefit is offered by solid state paper capacitors?

However, it is susceptible to water absorption, and has been largely replaced by plastic film capacitors.


According to the text, dog scratches can cause what?

Moreover, children have a much higher chance to be bitten in the face or neck.