What language is New Mexico's language written in?

New Mexico is commonly thought to have Spanish as an official language alongside English because of its wide usage and legal promotion of Spanish in the state; however, the state has no official language.


Who penned a "Statement of Professional Responsibility"?

The AAA's current 'Statement of Professional Responsibility' clearly states that "in relation with their own government and with host governments ... no secret research, no secret reports or debriefings of any kind should be agreed to or given."


In 1984 Gymnastics for All was officially recognized first as a Sport Program by the FIG (International Gymnastic Federation), and subsequently by national gymnastic federations worldwide with participants that now number 30 million.


What group did Hayek form with three other people?

Hayek had made contact with many at the U. of Chicago in the 1940s, with Hayek's The Road to Serfdom playing a seminal role in transforming how Milton Friedman and others understood how society works.


Which part dominated Tennessee's politics in the late 1880s?

Beginning during Reconstruction, it had competitive party politics, but a Democratic takeover in the late 1880s resulted in passage of disfranchisement laws that excluded most blacks and many poor whites from voting.


Along with Saho, what language is closely related to Somali?

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


For countries that use the dollar as their paper currency, what other currency do they make?

Several countries use it as their official currency, and in many others it is the de facto currency.


What is the third process that happens during the memory process?

Finally the third process is the retrieval of information that has been stored.


What was the first song that Katherine McPhee released after coming in second on American Idol?


How many nights did she perform at Atlantic City?

On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to her first child, a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.


A score-centric approach strictly emphasizes what?

Some of this controversy relates to the fact that this score-centric approach has led to performances that emphasize metrically strict block-rhythms (just as the music is notated in the score).


When did Namibia become German Imperial protectorate?

Most of the territory became a German Imperial protectorate in 1884 and remained a German colony until the end of World War I.


What have the military and law enforcement been denounced for in the matter of  summer of 2012 ?

On 10 June 2012, a state of emergency was declared in Rakhine, allowing the military to participate in administration of the region.


What invention did Thomas Hutchinson introduce?

RCA 45s were also adapted to the smaller spindle of an LP player with a plastic snap-in insert known as a "spider".


The study further indicated that students who used classical during the course of study had a significant leap in their academic performance; whereas, those who listened to other types of music had significantly lowered academic scores.


How much money was invested in MAPS by 2010?

In 1993, the city passed a massive redevelopment package known as the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS), intended to rebuild the city's core with civic projects to establish more activities and life to downtown.


When did Sheptycki write about global policing?

This includes a variety of practices, but international police cooperation, criminal intelligence exchange between police agencies working in different nation-states, and police development-aid to weak, failed or failing states are the three types that have received the most scholarly attention.


What arguably impossible conditions did Eisenhower set for further intervention on behalf of the French?

Further requests for assistance from the French were agreed to but only on conditions Eisenhower knew were impossible to meet – allied participation and congressional approval.


What is it known as if blood is present?

The short duration watery diarrhea may be due to an infection by cholera, although this is rare in the developed world.


The university's primary focus is on undergraduate education, but it also has 68 master's and 25 doctoral degree programs.


Along with wedding receptions, when is xalwo often consumed?

After meals, homes are traditionally perfumed using frankincense (lubaan) or incense (cuunsi), which is prepared inside an incense burner referred to as a dabqaad.


These ratios have been subjectively determined based on a resolution of 70 pixels per cm (178 DPI) when viewed at 25 cm (9.8 inch) distance.


What percent in the 2000 census had persons under the age of 18?

51.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.


It appears that otters may be returning to the city of London after how long an absence?

Ten of England's eighteen species of bats have been recorded in Epping Forest: soprano, nathusius and common pipistrelles, noctule, serotine, barbastelle, daubenton's, brown Long-eared, natterer's and leisler's.


What did the Congo's name become under Ngouabi?

One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT).


What are some of the process type groups Windows 8 implemented?

Additionally, the Blue Screen of Death has been updated with a simpler and modern design with less technical information displayed.


Byron charted the atolls as Lagoon Islands.


What language has exerted the most influence on Dutch vocabulary since the 12th century?

From English, Dutch has taken over words since the middle of the 19th century, as a consequence of the gaining power of Britain and the United States.


Who did Chopin have at his last Parisian concert in 1848?

Chopin's public popularity as a virtuoso began to wane, as did the number of his pupils, and this, together with the political strife and instability of the time, caused him to struggle financially.


Why aren't some sound clusters used in modern Czech?

A phonological phenomenon, Havlik's law (which began in Proto-Slavic and took various forms in other Slavic languages), appeared in Old Czech; counting backwards from the end of a clause, every odd-numbered yer was vocalized as a vowel, while the other yers disappeared.


Early work in molecular genetics suggested the model that one gene makes one protein.


What percentage of category 4 storms hit Florida

From 1851 to 2006, Florida was struck by 114 hurricanes, 37 of them major—category 3 and above.


What festival is featured at Asia House, London?

The Times, along with the British Film Institute, sponsors the "The Times" bfi London Film Festival.


What occurred in the winter of 2014 of significance for Myanmar ?

The Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) officially opened for business on Friday, March 25, 2016.


What type of norm is recognized as permitting no violations and so cannot be altered through treaty obligations?

These norms, unlike other principles of customary law, are recognized as permitting no violations and so cannot be altered through treaty obligations.


How many flanking service wings did Buckingham House have?

Sheffield's leasehold on the mulberry garden site, the freehold of which was still owned by the royal family, was due to expire in 1774.


What Hindu philosohy is concerned with inference?

For example, the Cārvāka nāstika philosophy holds that only one (perception) is an epistemically reliable means of knowledge, the Samkhya school holds three are (perception, inference and testimony), while the Mīmāṃsā and Advaita schools hold all six are epistemically useful and reliable means to knowledge.


What organization governs the Samoan rugby team?

The sport is governed by the Samoa Rugby Football Union, who are members of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, and thus, also contribute to the international Pacific Islanders rugby union team.


Where does Sciarra's funeral take place?

Bond disobeys M's order and travels to Rome to attend Sciarra's funeral.


Some instruments from previous eras fell into disuse, such as the shawm and the wooden cornet.


How many people were crucified with Jesus?

The Gospel of Matthew describes many women at the crucifixion, some of whom are named in the Gospels.


Lord Conyngham then acquainted me that my poor Uncle, the King, was no more, and had expired at 12 minutes past 2 this morning, and consequently that I am Queen."


What was previously located at the West Campus of Washington University?

The West Campus building was home to the Clayton branch of the Famous-Barr department store until 1990, when the University acquired the property and adjacent parking and began a series of renovations.


Starring the voice of well known American actor Samuel L. Jackson, “Afro is the second-strongest fighter in a futuristic, yet, still feudal Japan and seeks revenge upon the gunman who killed his father” (King 2008).


What is the ultimate result of synnecrosis?

It is a short-lived condition, as the interaction eventually causes death.


The church, which suffered greatly under Stalin, was revived when Catholicos Vazgen I assumed the duties of his office in 1955.


When did a mass migration of the community that  previously held a persuasive authority on the Burmese population start?

Once forming a large and influential community, the Anglo-Burmese left the country in steady streams from 1958 onwards, principally to Australia and the UK.


What was the Cathedral's name from early in the Reconquista?

The Moorish mosque, which had been converted into a Christian Church by the conqueror, was deemed unworthy of the title of the cathedral of Valencia, and in 1262 Bishop Andrés de Albalat laid the cornerstone of the new Gothic building, with three naves; these reach only to the choir of the present building.


What did Agnes Shea give to the Chinese in return?

She, in turn, offered them a message stick, as a gift of peace and welcome.


What English music group was an inspiration for Kanye West on his second album?

West was significantly inspired by Roseland NYC Live, a 1998 live album by English trip hop group Portishead, produced with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.


Which countries were part of the Zurich and London Agreement?

On 16 August 1960, Cyprus attained independence after the Zürich and London Agreement between the United Kingdom, Greece and Turkey.


Who do the Protestant anti-Masons believe is the absolute authority on the use of mysticism, Satanism and occultism in Freemasonry?

In contrast to Catholic allegations of rationalism and naturalism, Protestant objections are more likely to be based on allegations of mysticism, occultism, and even Satanism.


What is located in the vaulted undercroft beneath the monks' dormitory?

This is one of the oldest areas of the abbey, dating back almost to the foundation of the church by Edward the Confessor in 1065.


What name describes the Estonian Song Festivals?

Today, it is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world.


How long are all the public beaches together in miles?

The largest municipal park in the city is Pelham Bay Park with 2,700 acres (1,093 ha).


It is forbidden to forget the great debt of kindness one owes to his master and ancestors and thereby make light of the virtues of loyalty and filial piety....


The acquisition provided Dahabshiil with the necessary platform for a subsequent expansion into mobile banking, a growth industry in the regional banking sector.


What are the melodic units used by Ottoman classical music?

Ottoman classical music was an important part of the education of the Ottoman elite, a number of the Ottoman sultans were accomplished musicians and composers themselves, such as Selim III, whose compositions are often still performed today.


What was the first year the London merchants were granted permission to sail the Indina Ocean?

The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to the Arabian Sea on one of the earliest English overseas Indian expeditions.


From what countries were European settlers in Alaska?

Starting in the 1890s and stretching in some places to the early 1910s, gold rushes in Alaska and the nearby Yukon Territory brought thousands of miners and settlers to Alaska.


What major event in India in 1857 caused migration of peformance artists into Hyderabad?

Hyderabad emerged as the foremost centre of culture in India with the decline of the Mughal Empire.


Regulations generally also carry the force of law under the Chevron doctrine.


This followed approval two years previously for their use in the qualifying rounds only - if a team with a 3G pitch progressed to the competition proper, they had to switch their tie to the ground of another eligible entrant with a natural grass pitch.


In addition to the Census, where else is the "some other race" selection an option?

Although used in the Census and the American Community Survey, "Some other race" is not an official race, and the Bureau considered eliminating it prior to the 2000 Census.


What countries ban the religious activities of Jehovah's Witnesses?

Their religious activities are currently banned or restricted in some countries, including China, Vietnam and some Islamic states.


How many Emmy awards did alumni Elisabeth Leamy receive?

The Medill School of Journalism has produced notable journalists and political activists including 38 Pulitzer Prize laureates.


Who was the leader of the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party)?

The following decade is known as the Nanking decade.


Who sang in a voice that is in the high octave range from the Modern Greek Era ?

Notable modern Greek artists include Renaissance painter Dominikos Theotokopoulos (El Greco), Panagiotis Doxaras, Nikolaos Gyzis, Nikiphoros Lytras, Yannis Tsarouchis, Nikos Engonopoulos, Constantine Andreou, Jannis Kounellis, sculptors such as Leonidas Drosis, Georgios Bonanos, Yannoulis Chalepas and Joannis Avramidis, conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos, soprano Maria Callas, composers such as Mikis Theodorakis, Nikos Skalkottas, Iannis Xenakis, Manos Hatzidakis, Eleni Karaindrou, Yanni and Vangelis, one of the best-selling singers worldwide Nana Mouskouri and poets such as Kostis Palamas, Dionysios Solomos, Angelos Sikelianos and Yannis Ritsos.


For how long did the Northern cod fishery provide a stable economy for St. John's?

St. John's, and the province as a whole, was gravely affected in the 1990s by the collapse of the Northern cod fishery, which had been the driving force of the provincial economy for hundreds of years.


According to tradition, the Umayyad family (also known as the Banu Abd-Shams) and Muhammad both descended from a common ancestor, Abd Manaf ibn Qusai, and they originally came from the city of Mecca.


In the Papal States, what is the name for the specified neighborhoods where Jews were required to live?

In the Papal States, which existed until 1870, Jews were required to live only in specified neighborhoods called ghettos.


The rifting in the Cretaceous had what result on the oceans?

Such active rifting lifted great undersea mountain chains along the welts, raising eustatic sea levels worldwide.


While in Nicaragua, Kerry and Harkin talked to people on both sides of the conflict.


Which Italian cathedral displays polychrome marble and mosaic on the gable?

The gable is usually richly decorated with arcading or sculpture or, in the case of Italy, may be decorated with the rest of the façade, with polychrome marble and mosaic, as at Orvieto Cathedral.


Armenian women and children were deported on death marches through what desert?

The genocide was carried out during and after World War I and implemented in two phases: the wholesale killing of the able-bodied male population through massacre and subjection of army conscripts to forced labour, followed by the deportation of women, children, the elderly and infirm on death marches leading to the Syrian desert.


When did Somalis begin to render their language using the Latin alphabet?

Additionally, Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame 'Hadrawi' is considered by many to be the greatest living Somali poet, and several of his works have been translated internationally.


Development in the wood manufacturing industry include using lignin to make what substance?

Further developments include new lignin glue applications, recyclable food packaging, rubber tire replacement applications, anti-bacterial medical agents, and high strength fabrics or composites.


Besides the PAIGC, what is the other major political party?


How was the new African American identity defined?

This new identity was based on provenance and slave status rather than membership in any one ethnic group.[citation needed]


What success did the British have in Cuba?

The British Royal Navy took the French sugar colonies of Guadeloupe in 1759 and Martinique in 1762 as well as the Spanish cities of Havana in Cuba, and Manila in the Philippines, both prominent Spanish colonial cities.


What was the Dreyse rifle's tactical range?

Firing a contact-detonated shell, the Krupp gun had a longer range and a higher rate of fire than the French bronze muzzle loading cannon, which relied on faulty time fuses.


What part of Coconut Grove houses the city hall of Miami?

Coconut Grove was established in 1825 and is the location of Miami's City Hall in Dinner Key, the Coconut Grove Playhouse, CocoWalk, many nightclubs, bars, restaurants and bohemian shops, and as such, is very popular with local college students.


What percentage of improvement over energy code requirements will be the goal of all new construction and renovations?

New construction and renovation projects will be designed to provide at least a 20% improvement over energy code requirements where technically feasible.


In the year 2000, according to a study by American Association of University Professors (AAUP), affirmative action promoted diversity within colleges and universities.


Where is the UNESCO World Heritage Site?

In 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


What type of sensory issue was a concern prior to the release of 5th gen iPods?

However, users that have bought a new sixth-generation iPod in late 2013 have reported a new option that allowed them to disable the EU volume limit.


What sought to reset the ecclesiastical separation which had characterized the old Baptist churches?

While some Landmarkers eventually separated from the Southern Baptist Convention, the influence of the movement on the Convention continued into the 20th century.


What division do the Tottonians belong to?

Tottonians are also in London South West division 2 and Southampton RFC are in Hampshire division 1 in 2009/10, alongside Millbrook RFC and Eastleigh RFC.


Which three states in the United Kingdom have devolved governements?

There are two sovereign states in the isles: Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.


Who led the American Idol band between seasons four and nine?

Starting with season seven, contestants may perform with a musical instrument from the Hollywood rounds onwards.


When speaking about culture, what does Ummah refer to?

In a cultural sense, the Muslim Ummah refers to Islamic civilization, exclusive of non-Muslims living in that civilization.


What city is Susanna E. Hull located in?

Acting decisively, Alexander Melville Bell asked Bell to arrange for the sale of all the family property,[N 8] conclude all of his brother's affairs (Bell took over his last student, curing a pronounced lisp), and join his father and mother in setting out for the "New World".


The school was renamed Yale College in 1718 in recognition of a gift from Elihu Yale, who was governor of the British East India Company.


What type of programming was broadcast from Cairo?

Beginning in 1958, Nasser had a key role in the discussions among African leaders that led to the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963.


The country also has a large port on the Atlantic Ocean at Pointe-Noire and others along the Congo River at Brazzaville and Impfondo.


What system was used by Warner Brothers?

The intent of the new Western Electric system was to improve the overall quality of disc recording and playback.


What do new cars in Mexico need to have?

Due to these initiatives and others, the air quality in Mexico City has begun to improve, with the air becoming cleaner since 1991, when the air quality was declared to be a public health risk for 355 days of the year.[citation needed]


What is the newest surface-mount transistor?

The ball grid array (BGA) is the latest surface-mount package (currently only for large integrated circuits).


Muslims make up how much of the Greek population?

Members of these groups ethnically identify as Greeks and are today all at least bilingual in Greek.


How many seasons are experienced in the city of Ann Arbor?

There are four distinct seasons: winters are cold with moderate to heavy snowfall, while summers are very warm and humid, and spring and autumn are short but mild.


Peel, widely regarded as the father of modern policing, was heavily influenced by the social and legal philosophy of Jeremy Bentham, who called for a strong and centralized, but politically neutral, police force for the maintenance of social order, for the protection of people from crime and to act as a visible deterrent to urban crime and disorder.


KU branch campuses are located in the towns of Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas, with the main campus located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest location in Lawrence.


Which two browsers promised to develop Metro-style versions of their browsers?

Development of the Firefox app for Windows 8 has since been cancelled, citing a lack of user adoption for the beta versions.


Who rewarded contributions to the arts and sciences?

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the "order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy", rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations and public service outside the Civil Service.


The Romans suffered a horrible defeat in there conquest of the Germans in what battle?

Germanic peoples in Roman territory were culturally Romanized, and although much of Germany remained free of direct Roman rule, Rome deeply influenced the development of German society, especially the adoption of Christianity by the Germans who obtained it from the Romans.


The last ruler to maintain united state was Mstislav the Great.


To the east of the University of Arizona, Third Street is bike-only except for local traffic and passes by the historic homes of the Sam Hughes neighborhood.


In contrast to its acceptance of responsibility for keeping the pipelines new, Shell has denied what?

Shell has acknowledged its responsibility for keeping the pipelines new but has also denied responsibility for environmental causes.


What type of nature is common in the highlands of Thuringia?

The original natural vegetation of Thuringia is forest with beech as its predominant species, as can still be found in the Hainich mountains today.


Why do motors have little space for insulation?

Motors have very little room for electrical insulation so they generally have low voltage ratings.


In 2000,  what was the median salary for females in San Diego?

Nonetheless, San Diego was rated the fifth-best place to live in the United States in 2006 by Money magazine.


What was the favorite slogan of Thomas J. Watson Sr.?

His favorite slogan, "THINK", became a mantra for each company's employees.


The first 45 rpm record created for sale was "PeeWee the Piccolo" RCA 47-0147 pressed in yellow translucent vinyl at the Sherman Avenue plant, Indianapolis Dec. 7, 1948, R.O. Price, plant manager.


Which papers did Morgan serve as editor of?

He also recalls MacKenzie headlining a January 1989 story about the first same-sex kiss on the BBC television soap opera EastEnders "EastBenders", describing the kiss between Colin Russell and Guido Smith as "a homosexual love scene between yuppie poofs ... when millions of children were watching".


Maintaining continuity with his predecessors, John XXIII continued the gradual reform of the Roman liturgy, and published changes that resulted in the 1962 Roman Missal, the last typical edition containing the Tridentine Mass established in 1570 by Pope Pius V at the request of the Council of Trent and whose continued use Pope Benedict XVI authorized in 2007, under the conditions indicated in his motu proprio Summorum Pontificum.


Located on the Atlantic Ocean, and with a long history as a seaport, Miami is also known for its seafood, with many seafood restaurants located along the Miami River, and in and around Biscayne Bay.


Where in Southampton were special baths filled by seawater constructed?

It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach.


What is the most common reason people seek out alternative medicine?

There is interest in the relationship between vitamin D and pain, but the evidence so far from controlled trials for such a relationship, other than in osteomalacia, is unconvincing.


Where is the official city TV station broadcast from?

Co-op City was the first area in the Bronx, and the first in New York beyond Manhattan, to have its own cable television provider.


When was control passed to the Mamluk sultans of Egypt?

In 1260, control passed to the Mamluk sultans of Egypt.


How has "Process and Reality" been described?

Though Process and Reality has been called "arguably the most impressive single metaphysical text of the twentieth century," it has been little-read and little-understood, partly because it demands – as Isabelle Stengers puts it – "that its readers accept the adventure of the questions that will separate them from every consensus."


A key aspect of the Gates Foundation's U.S. efforts involves an overhaul of the country's education policies at both the K-12 and college levels, including support for teacher evaluations and charter schools and opposition to seniority-based layoffs and other aspects of the education system that are typically backed by teachers' unions.


Which music stations strive to play under represented music?

Triple J, and similarly PBS and Triple R, strive to play under represented music.


With an output of US$74 billion, Hyderabad is the fifth-largest contributor to India's overall gross domestic product.


What was the trade name of amphetamine as a nasal decongestant?

It received approval as a New and Nonofficial Remedy from the American Medical Association for these uses in 1937 and remained in common use for depression until the development of tricyclic antidepressants in the 1960s.


Which controller had a non-adjustable Turbo feature?

The NES Max also had the Turbo Feature, but it was not adjustable, in contrast with the Advantage.


To what was the claim of land in tribute?

Argentine–UK relations had previously been damaged throughout 2012 due to disputes over the sovereignty of the nearby Falkland Islands, and the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War.


Therefore, it was the president, representing the federation, who used to designate the head of government of the Federal District, a position which is sometimes presented outside Mexico as the "Mayor" of Mexico City.[citation needed]


How man bow cats can be installed with an angled deck?

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


Who did Wycliffe believe should read the Bible?

John Wycliffe (d. 1384), an English theologian, was condemned as a heretic in 1415 for teaching that the laity should have access to the text of the Bible as well as for holding views on the Eucharist that were contrary to church doctrine.


Why are different countries effected differently?

The reason for these differences is not well known.


What is said to mark the existence of a portal between such worlds, and to transform itself into a llama?

The mythical chullumpi bird is said to mark the existence of a portal between such worlds, and to transform itself into a llama.


What is the literacy rate of New Delhi according to the 2011 census?


On what day was it announced CBC had lost exclusve rights to curling broadcasting?

Due to disappointing results and fan outrage over many draws being carried on CBC Country Canada (now called Cottage Life Television, the association tried to cancel its multiyear deal with the CBC signed in 2004.


After the death of the replacement bishop Gregory in 345, Constans used his influence to allow Athanasius to return to Alexandria in October 345, amidst the enthusiastic demonstrations of the populace.


The cerebral hemispheres of the brain are called what?

Some parts, such as the cerebral cortex and the cerebellar cortex, consist of layers that are folded or convoluted to fit within the available space.


When did Saint Helena change the amount of digits in their phone numbers?

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


Where is the principal of the Permanent Fund invested?

The Permanent Fund has become the rare exception to this, mostly due to the political climate of distrust existing during the time of its creation.


Besides lessening the burden on the courts, what is the effect of this license?

Some copyright owners voluntarily reduce the scope of what is considered infringement by employing relatively permissive, "open" licensing strategies: rather than privately negotiating license terms with individual users who must first seek out the copyright owner and ask for permission, the copyright owner publishes and distributes the work with a prepared license that anyone can use, as long as they adhere to certain conditions.


Inserting north Zhejiang names into poetry gave an effect of what?

into poetry gave an effect of dreaminess, a practice followed by many noted poets.


What did not exist through the entire classical music period?

Given the wide range of styles in classical music, from Medieval plainchant sung by monks to Classical and Romantic symphonies for orchestra from the 1700s and 1800s to avant-garde atonal compositions for solo piano from the 1900s, it is difficult to list characteristics that can be attributed to all works of that type.


Who overthrew Bokassa after this incident?

Bokassa himself may have been personally involved in some of the killings.


What is the name of the newspaper printed every day by the University of Kansas?

The Review typically features the work of many writers, but periodically spotlights one author, as in the case of 2006 Nelson Poetry Book Award-winner Voyeur Poems by Matthew Porubsky.


Concerts and lectures are also held there.


What official position did the Vatican take on the subject of evolution in 1950?

The Vatican stated its official position in a 1950 papal encyclical, which held that evolution was not inconsistent with Catholic teaching.


Is Afrikaans more or less complex compared to Dutch?

Afrikaans is grammatically far less complex than Dutch, and vocabulary items are generally altered in a clearly patterned manner, e.g. vogel becomes voël ("bird") and regen becomes reën ("rain").


What organization tested hickory to find out about its properties?

Wide-ringed wood is often called "second-growth", because the growth of the young timber in open stands after the old trees have been removed is more rapid than in trees in a closed forest, and in the manufacture of articles where strength is an important consideration such "second-growth" hardwood material is preferred.


What was the main concern of Edward Itta?

Around the same time period, a reporter for Fortune magazine spoke with Edward Itta, an Inupiat Eskimo leader and the former mayor of the North Slope Borough, who expressed that he was conflicted about Shell's plans in the Arctic, as he was very concerned that an oil spill could destroy the Inupiat Eskimo's hunting-and-fishing culture, but his borough also received major tax revenue from oil and gas production; additionally, further revenue from energy activity was considered crucial to the future of the living standard in Itta's community.


What did Julian try to do to Athanasius?

In the meanwhile, Julian, who seems to have become suddenly jealous of the influence that Athanasius was exercising at Alexandria, addressed an order to Ecdicius, the Prefect of Egypt, peremptorily commanding the expulsion of the restored primate, on the ground that he had never been included in the imperial act of clemency.


In what year was Columbia University chartered?

The Stamp Act Congress met in New York in October 1765 as the Sons of Liberty organized in the city, skirmishing over the next ten years with British troops stationed there.


The military was reorganised, which allowed the emperors John I (r. 969–976) and Basil II (r. 976–1025) to expand the frontiers of the empire on all fronts.


What do critics of the concept of separation of church and state argue it's untethered to?

Briefs before the Supreme Court, including by the U.S. government, have argued that some state constitutional amendments relating to the modern conception of separation of church and state (Blaine Amendments) were motivated by and intended to enact anti-Catholicism.


Initially, their responsibility was restricted to arresting rebels and collecting needed army provisions, and they were forbidden from interfering with Kokushi Governors, but their responsibility gradually expanded and thus the samurai-class appeared as the political ruling power in Japan.


What was the name of the material that was produced from this groups and the opinions of others?

Potter's book and the Manifesto became the cornerstones of modern humanism, the latter declaring a new religion by saying, "any religion that can hope to be a synthesising and dynamic force for today must be shaped for the needs of this age.


About how many millions of people lived in Europe in the year 1000?

There remained a few free peasants throughout this period and beyond, with more of them in the regions of Southern Europe than in the north.


What kind of element are dietary minerals?

On the other hand, minerals are often artificially added to the diet as supplements; the most famous is likely iodine in iodized salt which prevents goiter.


For what is the "tourist marina" dedicated?

Inside the Port of Palermo there is a section known as "tourist marina" for sailing yachts and catamarans.


Who was elected to the Parliamentary Liberal Party after the 2007 Federal Election?

Following the 2007 Federal Election, Dr Brendan Nelson was elected leader by the Parliamentary Liberal Party.


Which freeway links Melbourne and Sydney?

Today it has an extensive network of freeways and arterial roadways used by private vehicles including freight as well as public transport systems including bus and taxis.


The standard description of measurement in quantum mechanics is what?

The standard description of measurement in quantum mechanics is also time asymmetric (see Measurement in quantum mechanics).


What is not adjustable when it comes to a transformer?

A general matching network with at least two adjustments can be made to correct both components of impedance.


What did The United Nations name "The Trusteeship Of The Powerful"

These four countries were considered as the "Four Policemen" or "Four Sheriffs" of the Allies power and primary victors of World War II.


Werner Heisenberg suggested that atoms are not what?


There is evidence that, at least from the a.d.


What was the Lombardi Mandolin tuned to?

The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's.


What Italian Prime Minister attacked Montini for his political stances?

Montini was several times openly attacked by Benito Mussolini's government as a politician, and meddling in politics, but each time he found powerful defenses by the Vatican.


What is Madonna's compilation album called?

The Immaculate Collection, Madonna's first greatest-hits compilation album, was released in November 1990.


Who dropped any passages dealing with miracles or visitations of angels from his work the Jefferson Bible?

Thomas Jefferson in the Jefferson Bible went further; he dropped any passages dealing with miracles, visitations of angels, and the resurrection of Jesus after his death.


Along with coconuts, tomatoes and melons, what crops are notably grown in the Marshalls?

The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed]


What greatly benefited the Russian resistance?

Part of the Russian resistance was credited[by whom?]


Who was the first runner with the torch?

Kim passed the torch to the first runner Pak Du Ik, who played on North Korea's 1966 World Cup soccer team, as he began the 19-kilometre route through Pyongyang.


What part of Coconut Grove houses the city hall of Miami?

Coconut Grove has many parks and gardens such as Villa Vizcaya, The Kampong, The Barnacle Historic State Park, and is the home of the Coconut Grove Convention Center and numerous historic homes and estates.


What was one philosophy book that Avicenna was taught from?

Avicenna was taught some extent of philosophy books such as Introduction (Isagoge)'s Porphyry (philosopher), Euclid's Elements, Ptolemy's Almagest by an unpopular philosopher,


In what year were hops first known to be used in beer?

Before the thirteenth century, and until the sixteenth century, during which hops took over as the dominant flavouring, beer was flavoured with other plants; for instance, grains of paradise or alehoof.


The Southwest and the Great Basin are also affected by the monsoon from the Gulf of California from July to September, which brings localized but often severe thunderstorms to the region.


The engagement was not without controversy: Philip had no financial standing, was foreign-born (though a British subject who had served in the Royal Navy throughout the Second World War), and had sisters who had married German noblemen with Nazi links.


In what year was Columbus' expedition to the Americas?

Toward the end of the period, an era of discovery began (Age of Discovery).


What happened to the usage of financial innovation products in the years leading up the financial crisis?

The usage of these products expanded dramatically in the years leading up to the crisis.


What Israeli company uses motion sensors to display information on a screen embedded in the wall of the cabs?

The video is projected on a wall-sized screens making it look like the walls are made of glass.


As of January 1, 2015 their Open Access policy is effective for all new agreements.


From where did Tocqueville believe the illusory power of the men of letters came from?

Alexis de Tocqueville described the French Revolution as the inevitable result of the radical opposition created in the 18th century between the monarchy and the men of letters of the Enlightenment.


What have the Swiss been under pressure from the EU to do in terms of tax rates?

In 2006, Switzerland approved 1 billion francs of supportive investment in the poorer Southern and Central European countries in support of cooperation and positive ties to the EU as a whole.


When was ISO's first acceptance of an international recommendation?

However, the four years that elapsed between the publication of ASCII-1963 and ISO's first acceptance of an international recommendation during 1967 caused ASCII's choices for the national use characters to seem to be de facto standards for the world, causing confusion and incompatibility once other countries did begin to make their own assignments to these code points.


Who declared Athanasius to be exiled again?

When Emperor Constantine I died, Athanasius was allowed to return to his See of Alexandria.


Cronyism is also when people are selected from a closed and exclusive social network, which is called what?

This may be combined with bribery, for example demanding that a business should employ a relative of an official controlling regulations affecting the business.


How many stations are in the Mexico City metro system?

The first portions were opened in 1969 and it has expanded to 12 lines with 195 stations.


What was the description of the Soviet government in the world press in regards to the treaty and subsequent breaking of the treaty by germany?

The decision to publish the key documents on German–Soviet relations, including the treaty and protocol, had been taken already in spring 1947.


Who composed Vartikas on the Panini sutras?

Patanjali, who lived three centuries after Pāṇini, wrote the Mahābhāṣya, the "Great Commentary" on the Aṣṭādhyāyī and Vārtikas.


The video included scenes of an African-American church choir, Madonna being attracted to a statue of a black saint, and singing in front of burning crosses.


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

Also in the 16th century, scientist and artist Leonardo da Vinci compared metabolism to a burning candle.


How many brigades did the Secretary of Defense increase the number to?

In 1967 Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara decided that 15 combat divisions in the Army National Guard were unnecessary and cut the number to 8 divisions (1 mechanized infantry, 2 armored, and 5 infantry), but increased the number of brigades from 7 to 18 (1 airborne, 1 armored, 2 mechanized infantry, and 14 infantry).


He was elected pope after how many ballots?

His journal was specifically concerned with the funeral and the abused state of the late pontiff's corpse.


What award did Kanye capture at the 2015 MTV VMAs?

At the end of his speech, he announced, "I have decided in 2020 to run for president."


What north sea port was the secondary target for bombers that could not find their primary target?

The main Atlantic sea port of Liverpool was bombed, causing nearly 4,000 deaths within the Merseyside area during the war.


In what year did Armenia suffer from a catastrophic earthquake?

Compounding Armenia's problems was a devastating earthquake in 1988 with a moment magnitude of 7.2.


How does a stepper system achieve stability?

A servo system differs from some stepper motor applications in that the position feedback is continuous while the motor is running; a stepper system relies on the motor not to "miss steps" for short term accuracy, although a stepper system may include a "home" switch or other element to provide long-term stability of control.


What natural disaster put an end to the war in Apia harbour?

The Samoan crisis came to a critical juncture in March 1889 when all three colonial contenders sent warships into Apia harbour, and a larger-scale war seemed imminent.


What is the most widely used form of renewable energy?

It is the most widely used form of renewable energy, accounting for 16 percent of global electricity generation – 3,427 terawatt-hours of electricity production in 2010, and is expected to increase about 3.1% each year for the next 25 years.


How is the end result of the match planned out?

By and large, the true nature of the content is ignored by the performing promotion in official media in order to sustain and promote the willing suspension of disbelief for the audience by maintaining an aura of verisimilitude.


Where does North Carolina State University men's wrestling compete?

The Wolfpack women's basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics as well as men's wrestling events are held on campus at Reynolds Coliseum.


What did the Eritrean government ban in 2007?

In 2007, the Eritrean government also banned female genital mutilation.


For what type of military applications are pancake motors currently used?

Pancake motors are still widely used in high-performance servo-controlled systems, robotic systems, industrial automation and medical devices.


What seismic zone does New Delhi fall under?

New Delhi and surrounding areas were once a part of the Aravalli Range; all that is left of those mountains is the Delhi Ridge, which is also called the Lungs of Delhi.


Where are the statues at in the Old Town?

There are eleven Renaissance allegorical statues on public fountains in the Old Town.


Through what time period did the Korean War last?

International crises arose, such as the Berlin Blockade (1948–1949), the Korean War (1950–1953), the Berlin Crisis of 1961, the Vietnam War (1959–1975), the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), the Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979–1989) and NATO exercises in November 1983.


As a result of Eisenhower's actions toward Congress, what did Martin think Congress often gave him?

Speaker Martin concluded that Eisenhower worked too much through subordinates in dealing with Congress, with results, "often the reverse of what he has desired" because Members of Congress, "resent having some young fellow who was picked up by the White House without ever having been elected to office himself coming around and telling them '


What was included in the the Air Force C-17 supplies?

During the weekend, the US sent into China two U.S. Air Force C-17's carrying supplies, which included tents and generators.


What percentage of patients infected with tuberculosis died within 5 years?

At the time of its discovery, sanitoriums for the isolation of tuberculosis-infected people were an ubiquitous feature of cities in developed countries, with 50% dying within 5 years of admission.


In 1620 the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World from Plymouth, establishing Plymouth Colony – the second English colony in what is now the United States of America.


When did Madonna audition for a dance role in the show "A Chorus Line?"

In February 1984, according to the film director Sir Richard Attenborough, Madonna auditioned at the Royale Theatre on Broadway for a dance role in his movie version of A Chorus Line using her birth-name of Ciccone, but he rejected her.


In the late 19th century, which German philosopher helped develop the idea of communism?

Engels helped develop communist theory in the second half of the 19th century while Heidegger and Gadamer pursued the tradition of German philosophy in the 20th century.


Who created an investigation into whether or not the Soviet-German Pact happened?

At the behest of Mikhail Gorbachev, Alexander Nikolaevich Yakovlev headed a commission investigating the existence of such a protocol.


How many casualties did the Soviet Union have during WWII?

The United States had used these weapons operationally during World War II, and it could use them again against the Soviet Union, laying waste its cities and military centers.


What can A/V cables be used to connect the iPod to?

Many accessories have been made for the iPod line.


What is Antarctica's ranking among the continents?

It covers more than 14,000,000 km2 (5,400,000 sq mi), making it the fifth-largest continent, about 1.3 times as large as Europe.


When did Starlin Castro debut as the starting shortstop?

In addition, long-time ace Carlos Zambrano was pulled from a game against the White Sox on June 25 after a tirade and shoving match with Derrek Lee, and was suspended indefinitely by Jim Hendry, who called the conduct "unacceptable."


Who can determine a date of adjournment if congress cannot agree?

When the two houses of Congress cannot agree on a date for adjournment, the president may settle the dispute.


The counterweight runs equal to the cab weight plus what percentage of the elevator capacity?

In each case, cables are attached to a hitch plate on top of the cab or may be "underslung" below a cab, and then looped over the drive sheave to a counterweight attached to the opposite end of the cables which reduces the amount of power needed to move the cab.


Whom did Bush want to stand beside him as Vice President?

Bush accepted the nomination on September 2, 2004, and selected Vice President Dick Cheney as his running mate.


Who was the last resident of Longwood house before Napoleon III took it over?

In 1858, the French emperor Napoleon III successfully gained the possession, in the name of the French government, of Longwood House and the lands around it, last residence of Napoleon I (who died there in 1821).


What is the average maximum daytime temperature in August in Valencia?

The January average is comparable to temperatures expected for May and September in the major cities of northern Europe.


What law placed gin shops under the control of local magistrates?

The Gin Act 1751 however was more successful.


What often specify a minimum caliber or muzzle energy for firearms?

Specific seasons for bow hunting or muzzle-loading black-powder guns are often established to limit competition with hunters using more effective weapons.


What was the date of Kanye's second arrest?

He was later released "with no further action", according to a police spokesperson.


In what capacity did Elizabeth serve in the Auxiliary?

She trained as a driver and mechanic and was promoted to honorary junior commander five months later.


What prevailed with the disgrace of "Near East"?

However, "Near East" continues in some circles at the discretion of the defining agency or academic department.


What president announced the new CIA director?

At the outset of the Korean War the CIA still only had a few thousand employees, a thousand of whom worked in analysis.


Why are villages considering becoming car free zones?

Other villages in the Alps are considering becoming car free zones or limiting the number of cars for reasons of sustainability of the fragile Alpine terrain.


What is not present in the Catholic legal system as compared with non-religious law?

It is a fully developed legal system, with all the necessary elements: courts, lawyers, judges, a fully articulated legal code principles of legal interpretation, and coercive penalties, though it lacks civilly-binding force in most secular jurisdictions.


What author further elaborated on the imperial claim of godhood?

The claim was further elaborated and justified in Vergil's poetic, Imperial vision of the past.


Who proposed the idea of the Latin: vis viva?

The modern analog of this property, kinetic energy, differs from vis viva only by a factor of two.


Which ancient hero brought the lares cult to Rome?

In Vergil's Aeneid, Aeneas brought the Trojan cult of the lares and penates from Troy, along with the Palladium which was later installed in the temple of Vesta.


Under which ruler did Armenia become a sovereign kingdom?

In 885 AD the Armenians reestablished themselves as a sovereign kingdom under the leadership of Ashot I of the Bagratid Dynasty.


What technique is used in art to examine underlying layers of a painting without damaging it?

Art conservators are looking to see whether the visible layers of paint differ from the underdrawing or layers in between – such alterations are called pentimenti when made by the original artist.


The Times greatly supported what bill in 1832 which reduced corruption and increased the electorate?

It enthusiastically supported the Great Reform Bill of 1832, which reduced corruption and increased the electorate from 400,000 people to 800,000 people (still a small minority of the population).


What town was closest to the main epicenter?

The map of earthquake intensity published by CEA after surveying 500,000 km2 of the affected area shows a maximum liedu of XI on the China Seismic Intensity Scale (CSIS), described as "very destructive" on the European Macroseismic Scale (EMS) from which CSIS drew reference.


What had some of the failed predictions of Jehovah's Witnesses been presented as?

Some publications also claimed that God has used Jehovah's Witnesses and the International Bible Students as a modern-day prophet.[note 5] Jehovah's Witnesses' publications have made various predictions about world events they believe were prophesied in the Bible.


How many additional teams will help with the Mainland China route?

Two additional teams of 40 attendants each will accompany the flame on its Mainland China route.


When did Napoleon win victories at Austerlitz and Jena?

Dwyer argues that Napoleon's victories at Austerlitz and Jena in 1805-06 heightened his sense of self-grandiosity, leaving him even more certain of his destiny and invincibility.


Berlin starts National Cyber Defense Initiative: On June 16, 2011, the German Minister for Home Affairs, officially opened the new German NCAZ (National Center for Cyber Defense)


What private boys' school shares in London shares its name with a famous cathedral?

There are also a number of private schools and colleges in London, some old and famous, such as City of London School, Harrow, St Paul's School, Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, University College School, The John Lyon School, Highgate School and Westminster School.


When did a new term for those who followed Humanism emerge?

Renaissance humanism was an activity of cultural and educational reform engaged in by civic and ecclesiastical chancellors, book collectors, educators, and writers, who by the late fifteenth century began to be referred to as umanisti – "humanists".


What parties is the color black associated with?

Purple Party" is also used as an academic hypothetical of an undefined party, as a Centrist party in the United States (because purple is created from mixing the main parties' colors of red and blue) and as a highly idealistic "peace and love" party—in a similar vein to a Green Party, perhaps.


Although the elections which brought Obasanjo to power in 1999 and again in 2003 were condemned as unfree and unfair, Nigeria has shown marked improvements in attempts to tackle government corruption and to hasten development.


The Boston Globe and the Boston herals are two of Bostons what?

The city is also served by other publications such as Boston magazine, The Improper Bostonian, DigBoston, and the Boston edition of Metro.


How many phonemic tones do Hokkien dialects have?

In general, Hokkien dialects have 5 to 7 phonemic tones.


What makes up the inside of a multi-layer PCB?

Multi-layer printed circuit boards have trace layers inside the board.


What year did Dell announce its buyout deal?

It is also the largest technology buyout ever, surpassing the 2006 buyout of Freescale Semiconductor for $17.5 billion.


Which well-known river runs in the northern part of the state?

The desert zone also accounts for about a third of the state's surface area.


In 1768 he signed the treaty of Masulipatnam, surrendering the coastal region to the East India Company in return for a fixed annual rent.


Aside from Plymouth High School for Girls and Devonport High School for Boys, what state grammar school is present in Plymouth?

Plymouth also has 71 state primary phase schools, 13 state secondary schools, eight special schools and three selective state grammar schools, Devonport High School for Girls, Devonport High School for Boys and Plymouth High School for Girls.


What was the number of mobile subscribers in Somalia in 2008?

According to the Somali Economic Forum, the number of internet users in Somalia rose from only 200 in the year 2000 to 106,000 users in 2011, with the percentage continuing to rise.


What was William Shakespeare's father's first name?

William Shakespeare's father, John Shakespeare, was one such inspector.


What is one thing a successful vault depends on?

The gymnast is allowed to choose where they start on the runway.


Chopin's polonaises needed what kind of playing technique?

Unlike most of their precursors, they also require a formidable playing technique.


The fields must be kept clear of debris using cleaning equipment so that loose material does not become a projectile and enter an engine duct (see foreign object damage).


Who can become ordained to the Catholic priesthood after a period of study?

A Protestant baptism is held to be valid by the Catholic Church if given with the trinitarian formula and with the intent to baptize.


What does taking a culture of an infectious agent isolated from a patient allow?

More detailed identification techniques involve the culture of infectious agents isolated from a patient.


What are the conditions like in Nigerian prisons?

Nigeria's human rights record remains poor;


On what date did Frédéric give his first performance of Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21?

He returned to Warsaw in September 1829, where he premiered his Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op.


What position do Jeffries and Ryan argue was the reason for support from a coalition of separationists?

Jeffries and Ryan argue that no-aid position drew support from a coalition of separationist opinion.


What was the former name of the Volvo Ocean Race?

From 1977 to 2001 the Whitbread Around the World Yacht Race, which is now known as the Volvo Ocean Race was based in Southampton's Ocean Village marina.


What trader turned author established a post on Tuvalu?

Louis Becke, who later found success as a writer, was a trader on Nanumanga from April 1880 until the trading-station was destroyed later that year in a cyclone.


How big is the satellite dish at the satellite ground station in feet?

A satellite ground station with a 7.6-metre (25 ft) satellite dish installed in 1989 at The Briars is the only international connection providing satellite links through Intelsat 707 to Ascension island and the United Kingdom.


Which group provided oversight for the electoral process in 2009?

Sassou also won the following presidential election in July 2009.


Napoleon's propaganda plan was aimed at showing him as attempting to bring peace and stability to what country?

The propagandistic rhetoric changed in relation to events and to the atmosphere of Napoleon's reign, focusing first on his role as a general in the army and identification as a soldier, and moving to his role as emperor and a civil leader.


What's on the other side of the Hudson from the Bronx?

(There is also a short southern land boundary with Marble Hill in the Borough of Manhattan, over the filled-in former course of the Spuyten Duyvil Creek.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 620.34 square miles (1,606.7 km2), of which, 601.11 square miles (1,556.9 km2) of it is land and 19.23 square miles (49.8 km2) of it is water.


What was the faith of the early rulers of the Rastrakuta Empire?

The early kings of this dynasty were Hindu


On what date did the US Government stop legal action?

With a change in administration and charges of conflict of interest (on both sides) arising from the original trial, the US Attorney General dropped the lawsuit on November 30, 1897 leaving several issues undecided on the merits.


How many of the poorest families did not have any wealth decline during the financial crisis?

Typical American families did not fare as well, nor did those "wealthy-but-not wealthiest" families just beneath the pyramid's top.


In contrast to large LD disks, what is the size of a standard CD?

A CD-V carried up to five minutes of analog LaserDisc-type video content (usually a music video), as well as up to 20 minutes of digital audio CD tracks.


Who first came up with the idea for a Chinese satellite navigation system?

The original idea of a Chinese satellite navigation system was conceived by Chen Fangyun and his colleagues in the 1980s.


In what year did the Grand Lodge of New York Split into two separate rival factions?

If two Grand Lodges claim jurisdiction over the same area, the other Grand Lodges will have to choose between them, and they may not all decide to recognise the same one.


What may have replaced the "hind wing" as the primary mode of aerial maneuverability?

Euornithes also included the first avialans to develop true pygostyle and a fully mobile fan of tail feathers, which may have replaced the "hind wing" as the primary mode of aerial maneuverability and braking in flight.


Is it believed that they truly are responsible in full for the collapse ?

The Dorian invasion was followed by a poorly attested period of migrations, appropriately called the Greek Dark Ages, but by 800 BC the landscape of Archaic and Classical Greece was discernible.


What was the median age for viewers for season one?

While the overall viewer number has increased this season, its viewer demographics have continued to age year on year – the median age this season


What is the chairman of the bucopho also called?

The chairman of the bucopho is elected at the inkhundla and is called indvuna ye nkhundla.


Which new concept has greatly taken over Simpsons much debated theoretical systematization?

Though field work gradually made Simpson's classification outdated, it remained the closest thing to an official classification of mammals.


Where and when was the Zune HD marketplace announced?

Further details were released at the Microsoft press conference at E3 2009.


What is the distance between the Mianyang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone and Mianyang Airport?

There are more than 136 high-tech enterprises in the zone and they accounted for more than 90% of the total industrial output.


Of the top 10 zip codes with the most expensive housing prices in the United States, how many are in Manhattan?

According to Forbes, in 2014, Manhattan was home to six of the top ten zip codes in the United States by median housing price.


After the revolution Quakers and mennonited encouraged slaveholders to do what?

After the Revolution, Quakers and Mennonites worked to persuade slaveholders to free their slaves.


Other sources than glucose that provide energy to the brain are what?

The brain typically gets most of its energy from oxygen-dependent metabolism of glucose (i.e., blood sugar), but ketones provide a major alternative source, together with contributions from medium chain fatty acids (caprylic and heptanoic acids), lactate, acetate, and possibly amino acids.


What is the name of festival held in Spoleto?

The relationship between the two cities began when Pulitzer Prize-winning Italian composer Gian Carlo Menotti selected Charleston as the city to host the American version of Spoleto's annual Festival of Two Worlds. "


The College of Science began to offer civil engineering courses beginning at what time at Notre Dame?

The College of Engineering was established in 1920, however, early courses in civil and mechanical engineering were a part of the College of Science since the 1870s.


Conversely the scholars who did view the Serbs' acts as constituting genocide, were backed up by what Tribunal?

However, there are also a considerable number of scholars who have suggested that these acts did amount to genocide, and the ICTY has found in the Momcilo Krajisnik case that the actus reu, of genocide was met in Prijedor "


When were the first laws of liability passed?

The first laws on online intermediaries' liability were passed from the mid-1990s onwards.[citation needed]


The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu.


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


What are two ways changes to DNA of bacteria can occur?

However, all bacteria can evolve by selection on changes to their genetic material DNA caused by genetic recombination or mutations.


Signed between the Allied and Associated Powers and Ottoman Empire at Sèvres on 10 August 1920, the Treaty of Sèvres promised to maintain the existence of the Armenian republic and to attach the former territories of Ottoman Armenia to it.


Where did the Lombardic family of bowlback mandolins come from?

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


Spielberg has filmed and is currently in post-production on an adaptation of Roald Dahl's celebrated children's story The BFG.


What was the name of the act introduced in the year 1900?

The Gold Standard Act of 1900 abandoned the bimetallic standard and defined the dollar as 23.22 grains (1.505 g) of gold, equivalent to setting the price of 1 troy ounce of gold at $20.67.


How long is the growing season in the Seattle area?

Autumn, winter, and early spring are frequently characterized by rain.


Who was arrested on April 26 for posting an online message?

Both orchidbbs.com and cyberctm.com Internet forums were shut down from May 2 to 4.


Many roads, especially major ones, are also named (e.g., Tamiami Trail/SW 8th St), although, with exceptions, the number is in more common usage among locals.


The Western bias is that what form is more authoritative?

This definition excludes any works that are the result of community creativity, for example Native American songs and stories; current legislation does not recognize the uniqueness of indigenous cultural "property" and its ever-changing nature.


What did the donations total for the program?

Donations of the evening totalled 1.5 billion Chinese Yuan (~US$208 million).


What three contributions to Atlantic City was Edward L. Bader known for?

During this time, Atlantic City was under the mayoral reign of Edward L. Bader, known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City.


On what day of the week will travel remain unrestricted by New Delhi's alternate day driving scheme?

In an attempt to curb air pollution in New Delhi, which gets worst during the winter, a temporary alternate-day travel scheme for cars using the odd- and even-numbered license plates system was announced by Delhi government in December 2015.


What kind of container is partially germinated grain dried in?

Grain is malted by soaking it in water, allowing it to begin germination, and then drying the partially germinated grain in a kiln.


How many wireless communications failed in Sichuan?

Half of the wireless communications were lost in the Sichuan province.


Who ran the Hellenistic states of Asia and Egypt?

The Hellenistic states of Asia and Egypt were run by an occupying imperial elite of Greco-Macedonian administrators and governors propped up by a standing army of mercenaries and a small core of Greco-Macedonian settlers.


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

Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes and Universities tend to be independent institutions.


What hunters allow for anti-poaching activities?

Safari hunters are also more likely to use remote areas, uninviting to the typical ecotourist.


The original Veda of the rishis was altered by a few Brahmins who introduced what?

However, the Buddha was not anti-Vedic, and declared that the Veda in its true form was declared by "Kashyapa" to certain rishis, who by severe penances had acquired the power to see by divine eyes.


How did the FBI respond to requests to release information beyond the initial press release?

The FBI refused to release information beyond the official press release, citing security and agent privacy issues.


What year did American Idol begin airing?

American Idol is an American singing competition series created by Simon Fuller and produced by 19 Entertainment, and is distributed by FremantleMedia North America.


What was the site of the final battle for the Mughals?

In 1737, in the final defeat of Mughal Empire, the commander-in-chief of the Mughal Army, Nizam-ul-mulk, was routed at Bhopal by the Maratha army.


Where did the torch relay begin in London for the 2008 Olympics?

A Metropolitan police briefing paper revealed that security for the torch relay cost £750,000 and the participation of the Chinese security team had been agreed in advance, despite the Mayor stating, "We did not know beforehand these thugs were from the security services.


Øsel; German: Ösel; Swedish: Ösel), an Estonian island in the Baltic Sea.


Who forced William the Lion to swear fealty to him?

John's father, Henry II, had forced William the Lion to swear fealty to him at the Treaty of Falaise in 1174.


The presence of what substance in sea water has resulted in low yields when attempting to extract uranium?

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


Who led the Austrian forces at the Battle of Marengo?

In the spring of 1800, Napoleon and his troops crossed the Swiss Alps into Italy, aiming to surprise the Austrian armies that had reoccupied the peninsula when Napoleon was still in Egypt.[note 5]


What is one material that does not have this quality?

Most materials used in antennas meet these conditions, but some microwave antennas use high-tech components such as isolators and circulators, made of nonreciprocal materials such as ferrite.


What are two organisms that have more non-repetitive than repetitive DNA?

Higher eukaryotes tend to have more repetitive DNA than non-repetitive ones.


Where are old master graphic arts until 1871 displayed?

Old master paintings from the Germanic Rhenish territories and until 1681 are displayed in the Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame, old master paintings from all the rest of Europe (including the Dutch Rhenish territories) and until 1871 as well as old master paintings from the Germanic Rhenish territories between 1681 and 1871 are displayed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts.


When was the mosaic of Sant'Agata dei Goti destroyed?

In the apse mosaic of Sant'Agata dei Goti (462–472, destroyed in 1589)


What terrorist bombing was Gaddafi's Libya supposedly involved in?

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


In what century did Tashrih al-badan come into being?

Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi (also known as Abulcasis) contributed to the discipline of medical surgery with his Kitab al-Tasrif ("Book of Concessions"), a medical encyclopedia which was later translated to Latin and used in European and Muslim medical schools for centuries.


The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people".


The halt to building before construction of flying buttresses in the 15th century now proved to be the undoing of the central section of the cathedral of St Martin church which collapsed; creating the current Dom square between the tower and choir.


How many works did Chopin write in 1845?

1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59).


Which of Queen Victoria's children died in July of that year?

In July, her second son Alfred ("Affie") died; "Oh, God!


What Iranian art played a major role in the formation of medieval art from Europe and Asia?

The Median and Achaemenid empires left a significant classical art scene which remained as basic influences for the art of the later eras.


What type has the best luminous efficacy?

For example, the dichromatic white LEDs have the best luminous efficacy (120 lm/W), but the lowest color rendering capability.


Most Portuguese and Mestiços speak one of the African languages and Kriol as second languages.


Over approximately what expanse of time can textual criticism be applied to written works?

In the English language, the works of Shakespeare have been a particularly fertile ground for textual criticism—both because the texts, as transmitted, contain a considerable amount of variation, and because the effort and expense of producing superior editions of his works have always been widely viewed as worthwhile.


Policymakers believe tax incentives, market commitments, and what third incentive will speed up vaccine development?

To encourage further discovery, researchers and policymakers are promoting new economic models of vaccine development, including prizes, tax incentives, and advance market commitments.


In which year did Detroit celebrate it's 300th anniversary?

In 2001, the first portion of the International Riverfront was completed as a part of the city's 300th anniversary celebration, with miles of parks and associated landscaping completed in succeeding years.


In April 1644, the capital at Beijing was sacked by a coalition of rebel forces led by Li Zicheng, a former minor Ming official, who established a short-lived Shun dynasty.


Secretory diarrhea means that there is an increase in the active secretion, or there is an inhibition of absorption.


What quality does the Quran claim in the different ways in which it refers to itself?

A text is self-referential when it speaks about itself and makes reference to itself.


Can membrane of bacteria create lipid structure?

The general lack of internal membranes in bacteria means reactions such as electron transport occur across the cell membrane between the cytoplasm and the periplasmic space.


When did Madonna enter mainstream films?

Although Madonna was not the lead actress for the film, her profile was such that the movie widely became considered (and marketed) as a Madonna vehicle.


Which was the first battle fought by Chihuahua?

The battle ended badly by the Mexican forces that were then forced to retreat back into the state of Chihuahua.


According to Gray, what should have falsified Einstein and Darwin's theories when first proposed?

By applying Popper's account of scientific method, Gray's Straw Dogs states that this would have "killed the theories of Darwin and Einstein at birth.


What is Eritrea's popular alcoholic beverage Mies made out of?

Mies is another popular local alcoholic beverage, made out of honey.


When did NASA go on an expedition to Lake Untersee?

If life is discovered in Lake Vostok, it would strengthen the argument for the possibility of life on Europa.


The Vedic Period refers to what expanse of time?

The Samhitas (vedic collections) date to roughly 1500–1000 BCE, and the "circum-Vedic" texts, as well as the redaction of the Samhitas, date to c. 1000-500 BCE, resulting in a Vedic period, spanning the mid 2nd to mid 1st millennium BCE, or the Late Bronze Age and the Iron Age.


The Abyssinian war showed Hitler how weak the League was and encouraged the remilitarization of the Rhineland in flagrant disregard of the Treaty of Versailles.


By what date is the primary reserve personnel estimated to go up by 30,000?

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


When did Canada finally cease to use the traditional ceremony for granting assent as regular practice?

However, the act provides that a grant of royal assent is not rendered invalid by a failure to employ the traditional ceremony where required.


What did the Pan American Health organization say these treatments violated?

In 2012, the Pan American Health Organization (the North and South American branch of the World Health Organization) released a statement cautioning against services that purport to "cure" people with non-heterosexual sexual orientations as they lack medical justification and represent a serious threat to the health and well-being of affected people, and noted that the global scientific and professional consensus is that homosexuality is a normal and natural variation of human sexuality and cannot be regarded as a pathological condition.


The northern terminus is Port Said and the southern terminus is Port Tawfiq at the city of Suez.


What is the word for a beardless, athletic youth?

Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto, and has a twin sister, the chaste huntress Artemis.


The frozen surface of the lake shares similarities with Jupiter's moon, Europa.


For what reasons are elevators routed one-by-one?

Elevators are dispatched one-by-one when they reach a pre-determined passenger load, or when they have had their doors opened for a certain period of time.


During what geological period did the Appalachian mountains reach their highest formation point?

The Appalachian Highland owes its oblique northeast-southwest trend to crustal deformations which in very early geological time gave a beginning to what later came to be the Appalachian mountain system.


What do people often have trouble remembering to do for DST?

People who work across time zone boundaries need to keep track of multiple DST rules, as not all locations observe DST or observe it the same way.


Why were standard connectors designed to be so robust?

The standard connectors were designed to be robust.


Besides being the political center, Brasília is an important economic center.


During what period were there hundreds of Native Americans shipped to Bermuda?

During the colonial period, hundreds of Native Americans were shipped to Bermuda.


What's the name of the feature on the front of the front of the NES test device?

The NES Test Station's front features a Game Pak slot and connectors for testing various components (AC adapter, RF switch, Audio/Video cable, NES Control Deck, accessories and games), with a centrally-located selector knob to chose which component to test.


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

Further evidence of German communities in the holy city comes in the form of halakhic questions sent from Germany to Jerusalem during the second half of the 11th century.


Internet Archive filed a declaratory judgment action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on January 20, 2006, seeking a judicial determination that Internet Archive did not violate Shell's copyright.


How did the Church view Mary in regards to her personal sins ?

However, the Church holds that Mary was also sinless personally, "free from all sin, original or personal".


Which University offers conventional degrees?

The conventional merit-system degree is currently not as common in open education as it is in campus universities, although some open universities do already offer conventional degrees such as the Open University in the United Kingdom.


Who was the first known homosexual contestant on American Idol?

One semifinalist, Delano Cagnolatti, was disqualified for lying to evade the show's age limit.


What party did the D.C. Statehood Party merge when?

This position was carried by the D.C. Statehood Party, a political party; it has since merged with the local Green Party affiliate to form the D.C. Statehood Green Party.


What musician collaborated with Kanye West for his album Late Registration?

Sean Fennessey of The Village Voice writes that West "absorb[ed] the gifts of his handpicked collaborators, and occasionally elevat[ed] them" on previous studio albums, noting collaborators and elements as Jon Brion for Late Registration, DJ Toomp for Graduation, and Kid Cudi for 808s & Heartbreak.


Turtles and fish were taken from streams and lakes.


What are the low winter temperatures in the Appalachians?

Average snowfall in many areas exceeds 30 in (76 cm) per year, and can be heavy at the higher elevations; for example, during the Blizzard of 1993 more than 60 in (152 cm) of snow fell on Mount Mitchell over a period of three days.


How long should the plastic bottles filled with water be exposed to sunlight during Solar water disinfection?

Exposure times vary depending on weather and climate from a minimum of six hours to two days during fully overcast conditions.


In the 11th century, during the reign of Mahmud of Ghazni, the province became an important centre with Lahore as its second capital[citation needed] of the Ghaznavid Empire based out of Afghanistan.


At the end of the war, a substantial amount of Nazi plunder was found stored in Austria, where Hitler had hoped to retreat as the war drew to a close.


One of the most mainstream examples of this is the four-corner match, the most common type of match in the WWE before it was replaced with its equivalent fatal four-way; four wrestlers, each for themselves, fight in a match, but only two wrestlers can be in the match at any given time.


What is the project called that is trying to build a realistic, detailed computer model of the human brain?

It remains to be seen what level of success they can achieve in the time frame of the project and the wisdom of it has been publicly contested, with high-profile scientists on both sides of the argument.


What can disruption to genetics and environment in the sleep cycle cause?

These disrupted rhythms can increase the risk for substance abuse and relapse.


In what year did Baden, Württemberg-Baden, and Württemberg-Hohenzollern merge?

In 1952, following a referendum, Baden, Württemberg-Baden, and Württemberg-Hohenzollern merged into Baden-Württemberg.


What event were Chopin and Sand at on 26 July 1840?

On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the July Revolution.


What are hymns to the Theotokos called in Orthodox tradition?

The Theotokia (i.e., hymns to the Theotokos) are an essential part of the Divine Services in the Eastern Church and their positioning within the liturgical sequence effectively places the Theotokos in the most prominent place after Christ.


How many of Northwestern's 9 founders were ministers?

The foundation of Northwestern University is traceable to a meeting on May 31, 1850 of nine prominent Chicago businessmen, Methodist leaders and attorneys who had formed the idea of establishing a university to serve what had once been known as the Northwest Territory.


About how many people lived in the Marshall Islands in 1862?

In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191.


What orbit does Triton have around Neptune?

Triton was discovered by William Lassell just 17 days after the discovery of Neptune itself.


With the right tools, what area could get free BBC broadcasts from Astra 2D?

While the "footprint" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to receive BBC channels "free-to-air" over much of Western Europe.


How many American warships were damaged during the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot?

The result was later dubbed the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.


In neutering, what is removed in female dogs?

Because of the overpopulation of dogs in some countries, many animal control agencies, such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), advise that dogs not intended for further breeding should be neutered, so that they do not have undesired puppies that may have to later be euthanized.


A person can awaken from the "sleep of ignorance" by acknowledging the true nature of what?

After numerous lifetimes of spiritual striving, they have reached the end of the cycle of rebirth, no longer reincarnating as human, animal, ghost, or other being.


What did Nasser's allies receive in the new arrangement?

During the deliberations surrounding the establishment of a new government, Nasser began a process of sidelining his rivals among the original Free Officers, while elevating his closest allies to high-ranking positions in the cabinet.


When did Lee receive a  Presidential Medal of Freedom?

In his remarks, Bush stated, "One reason To Kill a Mockingbird succeeded is the wise and kind heart of the author, which comes through on every page ...


What were common duties of younger servant students?

Captains of House and Games still sometimes give tasks to first-year boys, such as collecting the mail from School Office.[citation needed]


Who was the host of American idol in its thirteenth season?

Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor.


What was the settlement originally named?

The settlement was named Batmania after Batman.


Why did the ECB intervene during the subprime mortgage crisis?

In December 2007, the ECB decided in conjunction with the Federal Reserve System under a programme called Term auction facility to improve dollar liquidity in the eurozone and to stabilise the money market.


What type of objects did Hedley collect on Funafuti

Hedley also wrote the General Account of the Atoll of Funafuti, The Ethnology of Funafuti, and The Mollusca of Funafuti.


About how much money did Napoleon's army take from Italy during the conflict there?

He met Talleyrand, France's new Foreign Minister—who later served in the same capacity for Emperor Napoleon—and they began to prepare for an invasion of Britain.


What 3 types of philosophies attempt to correct the problem with matter and energy without removing every belief about materialism?

If matter and energy are seen as necessary to explain the physical world, but incapable of explaining mind, dualism results.


In what century did some German-trained classicists in the US suggest modifying the common usage to Vergil?

Alternatively, some argue that Vergilius was altered to Virgilius by analogy with the Latin virga ("wand") due to the magical or prophetic powers attributed to Virgil in the Middle Ages (this explanation is found in only a handful of manuscripts, however, and was probably not widespread).


How much solar energy is captured by photosynthesis?

The amount of solar energy reaching the surface of the planet is so vast that in one year it is about twice as much as will ever be obtained from all of the Earth's non-renewable resources of coal, oil, natural gas, and mined uranium combined,


What does the theocratic organization of Jehovah Witnesses reflect on Earth?

The organization is led by the Governing Body—an all-male group that varies in size, but since early 2014 has comprised seven members,[note 1] all of whom profess to be of the "anointed" class with a hope of heavenly life—based in the Watch Tower Society's Brooklyn headquarters.


How was the reclassification of documents in '06 revealed?

In March 2006, it was revealed by the Archivist of the United States in a public hearing that a memorandum of understanding between NARA and various government agencies existed to "reclassify", i.e., withdraw from public access, certain documents in the name of national security, and to do so in a manner such that researchers would not be likely to discover the process (the U.S. reclassification program).


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


When were the first supplemental LTRO's offered?

The first tender was settled 3 April, and was more than four times oversubscribed.


What percentage of New Delhi's population is Muslim?

There are also communities of Muslims (12.9%), Sikhs (5.4%), Jains (1.1%) and Christians (0.9%) in Delhi.


What organization created the Cryptologic Spectrum?

In 2013 a lot of media coverage was given to unclassified NSA's study in Cryptologic Spectrum that concluded that Tito did not speak the language as a native, and had features of other Slavic languages (Russian and Polish).


While light, the Bofors 40mm were powerful enough to take down what size aircraft?

The British had already arranged licence building of the Bofors 40 mm, and introduced these into service.


What effect do cages have on the spectrum of usable frequencies?

This widens the bandwidth of the resonance.


When was the bipolar transistor created?

The bipolar transistor was invented in 1947.


What did American settlers call the Cherokee who attacked Fort Watuaga in 1776?

During the American Revolutionary War, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals (in present-day Elizabethton) was attacked (1776) by Dragging Canoe and his warring faction of Cherokee who were aligned with the British Loyalists.


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


What year was the World Trade Center Montevideo constructed?

As the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo is the economic and political centre of the country.


What happened to the people that sentenced Priscillian to death?

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


LEDs can send data over what type of cable?

For some time, computers were commonly equipped with IrDA interfaces, which allowed them to send and receive data to nearby machines via infrared.


What were lodges called that included women?

Later organisations with a similar aim emerged in the United States, but distinguished the names of the degrees from those of male masonry.


According to the 2000 United States Census, how many housing units were there in Atlantic City?

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 40,517 people, 15,848 households, and 8,700 families residing in the city.


Miami's road system is based along the numerical "Miami Grid" where Flagler Street forms the east-west baseline and Miami Avenue forms the north-south meridian.


When was anthropology used as a term for comparative anatomy?

Sporadic use of the term for some of the subject matter occurred subsequently, such as the use by Étienne Serres in 1838 to describe the natural history, or paleontology, of man, based on comparative anatomy, and the creation of a chair in anthropology and ethnography in 1850 at the National Museum of Natural History (France) by Jean Louis Armand de Quatrefages de Bréau.


What does a metastable isotope do to return to ground state from an excited state?

The nucleus of a metastable isotope is in an excited state and will return to the ground state by emitting a photon in the form of a gamma ray.


When did royal weddings begin at the church?

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


When was Tito brought to Russia as a prisoner of war?

In 1918 he was brought to Omsk, Russia, as a prisoner of war.


When the UGLE was formed in 1813, all U.S.-based Lodges were stricken from their rolls – due largely to the War of 1812.


Which European first saw the Marshall Islands?

On August 21, he sighted an island (probably Taongi) at 14°N that he named "San Bartolome".


who was the resident of the Ministry of Sound?

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


A sate of unrestrained political corruption is known as what?

A state of unrestrained political corruption is known as a kleptocracy, literally meaning "rule by thieves".


How would you distribute power to allow for a greater gain?

Even in omnidirectional (or weakly directional) antennas, the gain can often be increased by concentrating more of its power in the horizontal directions, sacrificing power radiated toward the sky and ground.


Near what town was Gaddafi's birthplace of Qasr Abu Hadi?

Muammar Gaddafi was born in a tent near Qasr Abu Hadi, a rural area outside the town of Sirte in the deserts of western Libya.


What is a pub game that is popular in many beer drinking nations?

Beer forms part of the culture of beer-drinking nations and is associated with social traditions such as beer festivals, as well as a rich pub culture involving activities like pub crawling, and pub games such as bar billiards.


What was prepared at the Ecole Biblique?

It is at the École Biblique that the famed Jerusalem Bible (both editions) was prepared.


Who consulted a witch before the battle of Pharsalus?

She and her clients are portrayed as undermining the natural order of gods, mankind and destiny.


How many boroughs had high (not very high) HDI scores?

Benito Juárez borough had the highest HDI of the country (.9510) followed by Miguel Hidalgo which came up 4th nationally with a HDI of (.9189)


Along with the Eagle and Child, at what pub did the Inklings regularly meet?

The Eagle in Cambridge is where Francis Crick interrupted patrons' lunchtime on 28 February 1953 to announce that he and James Watson had "discovered the secret of life" after they had come up with their proposal for the structure of DNA.


When Germany could no longer afford war payments, Wall Street invested heavily in European debts to keep the European economy afloat as a large consumer market for American mass-produced goods.


On which date did Chelsea host an entirely foreign starting line-up and therefore become the first team to do so?

At the inception of the Premier League in 1992–93, just eleven players named in the starting line-ups for the first round of matches hailed from outside of the United Kingdom or Ireland.


Who did Gaddafi accuse the Libyan rebels of being linked to?

Shocked at the government's response, a number of senior politicians resigned or defected to the protesters' side.


Where was the BBC's second studio located?

The BBC began its own regular television programming from the basement of Broadcasting House, London, on 22 August 1932.


What Swiss holiday is celebrated on August 1st every year?

The country has a long history of armed neutrality—it has not been in a state of war internationally since 1815—and did not join the United Nations until 2002.


Strasbourg features a number of prominent parks, of which several are of cultural and historical interest: the Parc de l'Orangerie, laid out as a French garden by André le Nôtre and remodeled as an English garden on behalf of Joséphine de Beauharnais, now displaying noteworthy French gardens, a neo-classical castle and a small zoo; the Parc de la Citadelle, built around impressive remains of the 17th-century fortress erected close to the Rhine by Vauban; the Parc de Pourtalès, laid out in English style around a baroque castle (heavily restored in the 19th century) that now houses a small three-star hotel, and featuring an open-air museum of international contemporary sculpture.


What company bought the presidential Boeing 727 after Tito's death?

By 1974 the Yugoslav President had at his disposal 32 official residences, larger and small, the yacht Galeb ("seagull"), a Boeing 727 as the presidential airplane, and the Blue Train.


In other words, the idea of "culture" that developed in Europe during the 18th and early 19th centuries reflected inequalities within European societies.


In what language states is Sanskrit considered an option?

The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) of India, along with several other state education boards, has made Sanskrit an alternative option to the state's own official language as a second or third language choice in the schools it governs.


Who populated the area between the Baltic Sea and the Black sea before Kievan Rus?

In the south, in the area around Kiev, were the Poliane, a group of Slavicized tribes with Iranian origins, the Drevliane to the west of the Dnieper, and the Severiane to the east.


Who is the only one who has the authority to stop the game when something is wron?

Opposing players may try to regain control of the ball by intercepting a pass or through tackling the opponent in possession of the ball; however, physical contact between opponents is restricted.


What do Jehovah Witnesses consider all other present day religions to be?

They consider all other present-day religions to be false, identifying them with "Babylon the Great", or the "harlot", of Revelation 17, and believe that they will soon be destroyed by the United Nations, which they believe is represented in scripture by the scarlet-colored wild beast of Revelation chapter 17.


Which contestant was saved with the first Judges' Save?

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals.


On English cathedrals, where is a tower almost always found?

The west front may have two towers like a French Cathedral, or none.


What temperature characteristic determines a temperate glacier?

The ice of a polar glacier is always below freezing point from the surface to its base, although the surface snowpack may experience seasonal melting.


Who did the Republicans want to block with an Eisenhower candidacy in 1952?

President Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat.


In what neighborhood did the Stonewall riots occur?

The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the gay community against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan.


When was the International Photography Hall of Fame relocated?

IPHF honors those who have made significant contributions to the art and/or science of photography and relocated to St. Louis, Missouri in 2013.


When did Boston stop being known for it's garment production and leather goods?

Until the early 20th century, Boston remained one of the nation's largest manufacturing centers and was notable for its garment production and leather-goods industries.


Besides its uses as language of religions, for what other application can Sanskrit be used?

Sanskrit (/ˈsænskrɪt/; Sanskrit: saṃskṛtam [səmskr̩t̪əm] or saṃskṛta, originally saṃskṛtā vāk, "refined speech") is the primary sacred language of Hinduism, a philosophical language in Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, and a literary language that was in use as a lingua franca in Greater India.


Prior to being a formal legal term, how was the word "genocide" used in an indictment scenario?

According to Lemming, genocide was defined as "a coordinated strategy to destroy a group of people, a process that could be accomplished through total annihilation as well as strategies that eliminate key elements of the group's basic existence, including language, culture, and economic infrastructure.”


What are ribosomes in endospores are enclosed in?

In almost all cases, one endospore is formed and this is not a reproductive process, although Anaerobacter can make up to seven endospores in a single cell.


How many Bronx residents called themselves "Sub-Saharan African" in 2009?

At the 2009 American Community Survey, Black Americans made the second largest group in the Bronx after Hispanics and Latinos.