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3piwwx1fjj6b9y4a60evp0zajayjjj | cnn | (CNN) -- Jeanne Cooper, who played Katherine Chancellor, the "Dame of Genoa City," on "The Young and the Restless," has died. She was 84.
Her death was confirmed by her son, actor Corbin Bernsen, on his Twitter account.
"Mom passed this morning," Bernsen posted. "She was in peace and without fear."
Cooper had been suffering from an undisclosed illness. The cause of death was not given.
Cooper was already a well-established TV actress when she took the role of Chancellor in 1973. "The Young and the Restless" was struggling in the ratings and its creator, William J. Bell, wanted to spice things up.
"Jeanne was the matriarch of the show in every sense of the word," said Lauralee Bell, Christine/Cricket on "The Young and the Restless" and William Bell's daughter.
"When you did work you were proud of, you'd hope for approval or a 'good job' from Jeanne as a child would from a parent. When things got too tense, she'd break the tension with her amazing wit. She would teach the younger actors without ever talking down to them. In fact, she would raise them up," said Bell. "She always had my back and my parents (and our whole family) always had hers."
Kate Linder, another member of "The Young and the Restless" cast, said Cooper was her "mentor and an amazing actress and friend." Linder, Esther Valentine on the show, said, "When Jeanne welcomed you into her life, you knew it and it was a fantastic feeling. This is truly the end of an era, not just for fans of 'The Young and the Restless' but for all of the people she touched throughout her long and distinguished career and life." QUESTIONS:
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1. Who confirmed that Jeanne Cooper had passed?
2. Who assured that Jeanne Cooper had died?
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1. Did Jeanne Cooper pass away in pain?
2. Was Jeanne Cooper's a painful death?
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1. Was Jeanne Cooper's death expected?
2. Was it unsurprising that Jeanne Cooper passed away?
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3y5140z9dxgb0yn2jvyfav6mfrwiph | race | While Americans feel worried about how to look after their children and help them grow, French parents are raising happy, well-behaved children without all the anxiety.
Pamela Druckerman, an American mother living in Paris, watched carefully as to why French children seem to behave so much better than American children. Let's listen to what she said.
While eating at the restaurants in Paris, I noticed the French kids were either sitting in their chairs waiting for their food or eating fish and even vegetables, happy and satisfied. There was no shouting or crying, and there were no pieces of food around their tables. However, my 2-year-old daughter, Beth, took a brief interest in the food. She even threw food everywhere. She couldn't keep herself in her chair and ran around the table. Though by that time I'd live in France for a few months, I couldn't explain it.
After surveying French parents, I realized that they aren't perfect, but they have some parenting secrets that do work. French parents seem to have different ideas about raising kids. One of the keys to this education is the simple act of learning how to wait. It is why the French babies I have encountered mostly sleep throughout the night from two or three months old. Their parents don't pick them up the moment they start crying, allowing the babies to learn how to fall back asleep. It is also why French kids will sit happily at a restaurant. Rather than snacking all day like American children, they mostly have to wait until mealtime to eat. French kids always have three meals a day and one snack at about 4:00 pm. QUESTIONS:
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1. Do French parents have concealed knowledge?
2. Do French parents know things others don't?
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1. What is an example of a French parent's secret?
2. What is one thing that French parents know but others don't?
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1. How do French parents teach patience?
2. How do parents in France educate their children on waiting?
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1. Do French parents allow their kids eat candy all day?
2. Do French parents let their children consume sweets all day?
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1. What is the meal schedule for a French child?
2. How are meals planned throughout the day for French kids?
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1. What do French kids eat for a snack?
2. What is the typical snack of a French child?
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1. How many people does the article name?
2. What is the number of people the article gives a name to?
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1. Who is the American woman in the story?
2. What is the name of the American that the article mentions?
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1. Did Pamela Druckerman have any observations?
2. Was there anything that Pamela Druckerman noticed?
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1. What were Pamela Druckerman's observations?
2. What all did Pamela Druckerman take notice of?
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1. Is Pamela Druckerman a mother?
2. Does Pamela Druckerman have any children?
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1. How old is Pamela Druckerman's child?
2. What is the age of Pamela Druckerman's offspring?
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3pj71z61r42f85bxuzhcw6pltlj911 | race | Smart Exercise
Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and prefix = st1 /ScienceUniversity, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels, including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr. Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better. As she says: "While we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can literally cause physical changes in the brain."
The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. With babies, even a little movement can show big results. Margaret Barnes, a pediatrician , believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to a lack of movement as babies. "Babies need movement that stimulates their five senses. They need to establish a connection between motion and memory. In this way, as they get older, children will begin to associate physical activity with higher learning," says Margaret.
Older people can beef uptheir brains as well.CornellUniversitystudied a group of seniors ranging in age from seventy to seventy-nine. Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for infants, exercise for older people should involve some complexity. Learning some new skills or motions helps to open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time.
For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main goal is to increase the brain's flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as two to three hours of exercise a week. QUESTIONS:
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1. Do doctors believe more and more that exercise and brain development are connected?
2. Are doctors seeing a clearer link between exercise and brain development?
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1. What does Judy Cameron's research say about exercise and brain development?
2. What conclusion does Judy Cameron's research come to regarding working out and brain development?
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1. can exercise result in physical changes in the brain?
2. Can the brain physically be altered by working out?
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1. According to the article, what does physical activity do for children?
2. How are babies affected by physical movement?
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1. What percent of an increase in short term memory did the elderly have thanks to exercising?
2. By how much were seniors' short term memories improved by working out?
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1. What can help people open up memory paths in their brain?
2. What's a way of increasing one's memory?
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1. According to Judy Cameron, does exercise help concentration?
2. Does Judy Cameron claim that people who work out can concentrate better?
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1. How does exercise improve concentration?
2. In what way is working out able to help people concentrate?
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1. What is the minimum amount of exercise that helps the brain?
2. What is the smallest amount of time needed for exercise to help the brain?
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1. Which university employs Judy Cameron?
2. Where does Judy Cameron conduct her research?
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3k5tewlkgvbo5iky577egnv41ltvin | gutenberg | CHAPTER IV—LITTLE JANE’S TWO NURSES
Louise had been considerably puzzled to account for the presence of the strange girl in Uncle John’s party. At first she did not know whether to receive Mildred Travers as an equal or a dependent. Not until the three nieces were seated together in Louise’s own room, exchanging girlish confidences, was Mildred’s status clearly defined to the young mother.
“You see,” explained Patsy, “Uncle John was dreadfully worried over the baby. When you wrote of that terrible time the dear little one had with the colic, and how you were dependent on a Mexican girl who fed the innocent lamb some horrid hot stuff, Uncle declared it was a shame to imperil such a precious life, and that you must have a thoroughly competent nurse.”
“But,” said Louise, quite bewildered, “I’m afraid you don’t understand that—”
“And so,” broke in Beth, “I told him I knew of a perfect jewel of a trained nurse, who knows as much as most doctors and could guard the baby from a thousand dangers. I’d watched her care for one of our poor girls who was knocked down by an automobile and badly injured, and Mildred was so skillful and sympathetic that she quite won my heart. I wasn’t sure, at first, she’d come way out to California, to stay, but when I broached the subject she cried out: ‘Thank heaven!’ in such a heart-felt, joyous tone that I was greatly relieved. So we brought her along, and—”
“Really, Beth, I don’t need her,” protested Louise. “The Mexicans are considered the best nurses in the world, and Inez is perfectly devoted to baby and worships her most sinfully. I got her from a woman who formerly employed her as a nurse and she gave Inez a splendid recommendation. Both Arthur and I believe she saved baby’s life by her prompt action when the colic caught her.” QUESTIONS:
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1. What was the reason for John's anxiety?
2. What had John nervous?
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1. What was Beth's remark?
2. What statement did Beth make?
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1. Who did Mildred lend a hand to?
2. Who received aid from Mildred?
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1. What was the source of Louise's confusion?
2. What didn't Louise quite understand?
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1. When did Louise find out who was at Uncle John's party?
2. At what point was the identity of the woman at Uncle John's revealed to Louise?
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1. What state would Mildred need to move to?
2. Where did Mildred have to go?
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1. Was Louise interested in the new nurse?
2. Was the new nurse something that Louise desired?
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1. Why didn't Louise want the new nurse?
2. What was Louise's reason for shunning the new nurse?
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1. Who is considered the most skilled nurses?
2. What nationality are best at being nurses?
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1. What was Inez's provenance?
2. Where had Inez been before?
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1. What does Louise think that Inez did for the baby?
2. What is it believed that Inez was able to do for the infant?
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1. What did Mildred do to make Beth like her?
2. Why was Beth so enamoured with Mildred?
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1. Who cut Louise off?
2. Who stopped Louise mid-thought?
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3u088zljvktqdc3nrrn4wlemmxew0x | cnn | London (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama's plan to expand the military campaign against ISIS terrorists into Syria, and to boost American backing for rebels fighting Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, represents a grave escalation that risks dragging the U.S. and its allies into an open-ended regional war.
In his televized speech to the nation on Wednesday evening, Obama argued his proposed strategy of extended air strikes and use of local ground forces (but not American combat troops) against the extremists also known as ISIL and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria was fundamentally different from past White House policies that led the U.S. to fight two Middle East ground wars in as many decades.
But Obama, as he has shown repeatedly since 2008, is a reluctant warrior with no particular expertise in armed conflict. No doubt John F. Kennedy felt that he, too, understood the risks when he started sending American advisors to Saigon in the early 1960s. Like JFK, he may be starting a fight he cannot finish, which will run on and on for untold years.
Obama, who came to office wearing the mantle of a man of peace and agent of change, has ultimately proved little different in this respect from predecessors such as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. His tone on television was nationalistic and bombastic. American primacy, he said, was "the one constant in an uncertain world." He continued: "Our endless blessings bestow an enduring burden. But as Americans, we welcome our responsibility to lead." QUESTIONS:
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1. How does the author view Barack Obama's plan?
2. What does Barack Obama's plan symbolize to the person that wrote the article?
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1. What did Barack Obama argue in his televised speech?
2. What was Barack Obama trying to convince people of in his speech on tv?
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1. According to the author, what has Barack Obama shown repeatedly since 2008?
2. What has been Obama's tendency since 2008, in the author's opinion?
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1. What president thought they understood the risks in sending soldiers to Saigon in the early 60s?
2. What was the name of the president who thought he knew what he was doing sending troops to Saigon?
3.
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1. Does the article state that Barack Obama became president under a mantle of peace?
2. Does the article use the term mantle of peace when referencing Barack Obama's inauguration?
3.
Q6:
1. Which of Barack Obama's predecessors does the article say he resembles?
2. What former president does the article say Barack Obama is like?
3.
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1. What did Barack Obama say about US primacy?
2. What was Barack Obama's statement regarding US Primacy?
3.
Q8:
1. What tone did Barack Obama take when discussing US primacy?
2. How did Barack Obama speak on TV about the United States' place in the world?
3.
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1. What extremist groups is Barack Obama trying to deter?
2. What terrorist group is Barack Obama attempting to tame?
3.
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1. How does the article compare Barack Obama to JFK?
2. What does the article say Barack Obama is doing in the same manner as JFK?
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3g2ul9a02de618o1l8v9d6pw52s76t | gutenberg | CHAPTER VIII.
JASPER GRINDER IS DISMISSED.
Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him. He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
"Did he come out of the fit all right?" he questioned soberly.
"When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room. He stayed there the rest of the evening, and the other teachers had to take charge."
"What do they say about the matter?"
"As soon as the captain got back all of 'em got in the private office and held a long talk. Then the captain had a talk with Mr. Grinder, and after that the captain sent me off to look for you. He said you must be at the Lanings, or at Mrs. Stanhope's, or else somewhere in Cedarville."
"We are stopping with Mrs. Stanhope. Sam is sick with a heavy cold."
"It's not to be wondered at. Master Tubbs has a cold, too, and the captain had Mrs. Green give him some medicine for it."
"Has he punished Tubbs?"
"No. He's awfully upset, and I don't think he'll do anything right away," concluded the general utility man.
The cutter was turned around, and Dick and Snuggers hurried toward the Hall. Their coming was noticed by a score of boys who were snowballing each other oh the parade ground, and a shout went up. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What news came about?
2. What did people learn?
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1. Was the news of Jasper Grinder expected?
2. Was there little shock over what happened to Jasper Grinder?
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1. Who relayed the news regarding Jasper Grinder?
2. Who stated what had happened to Jasper Grinder?
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1. Who did Peleg Snuggers relay information to?
2. Who learned of something from Peleg Snuggers?
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1. Was Jasper Grinder better after after falling into a fit?
2. Once his episode had passed, was Jasper Grinder normal?
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1. How many people helped Jasper Grinder after he fell into a fit?
2. How many people came to Jasper Grinder's aid after his episode?
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1. Who helped Jasper Grinder after his fit?
2. Who came to Jasper Grinder's aid in the wake of his episode?
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1. What is the number of people with colds?
2. How many people have got the sniffles?
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1. Who all has a cold?
2. Who is feeling under the weather?
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1. Were talks regarding the events made public?
2. Did a public discussion occur regarding what had happened?
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1. Who told people what to do?
2. Who was the source of the orders given?
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1. What did the captain tell Peleg Snuggers to do?
2. What instructions did Peleg Snuggers receive from the captain?
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1. Did the captain penalize Mr. Tubbs?
2. Did Mr. Tubbs get scolded by the captain?
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1. Why didn't the captain punish Mr. Tubbs?
2. What was the captain's reason for not scolding Mr. Tubbs?
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1. Is immediate action going to be taken?
2.
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3tmsxrd2x60qk1o5nar4aqxwrt1w1p | gutenberg | CHAPTER VIII
It was a fine summer evening, and Richard and Carloman were playing at ball on the steps of the Castle-gate, when a voice was heard from beneath, begging for alms from the noble Princes in the name of the blessed Virgin, and the two boys saw a pilgrim standing at the gate, wrapt in a long robe of serge, with a staff in his hand, surmounted by a Cross, a scrip at his girdle, and a broad shady hat, which he had taken off, as he stood, making low obeisances, and asking charity.
"Come in, holy pilgrim," said Carloman. "It is late, and you shall sup and rest here to-night."
"Blessings from Heaven light on you, noble Prince," replied the pilgrim, and at that moment Richard shouted joyfully, "A Norman, a Norman! 'tis my own dear speech! Oh, are you not from Normandy? Osmond, Osmond! he comes from home!"
"My Lord! my own Lord!" exclaimed the pilgrim, and, kneeling on one knee at the foot of the steps, he kissed the hand which his young Duke held out to him--"This is joy unlooked for!"
"Walter!--Walter, the huntsman!" cried Richard. "Is it you? Oh, how is Fru Astrida, and all at home?"
"Well, my Lord, and wearying to know how it is with you--" began Walter--but a very different tone exclaimed from behind the pilgrim, "What is all this? Who is stopping my way? What! Richard would be King, and more, would he? More insolence!" It was Lothaire, returning with his attendants from the chase, in by no means an amiable mood, for he had been disappointed of his game. QUESTIONS:
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1. What was the season?
2. When in the year was it?
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1. What were teh names of the people playing ball?
2. Who all was playing ball?
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1. Where were Richard and Carloman playing ball?
2. In what location did Richard and Carloman play ball?
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Q4:
1. On what steps were Richard and Carloman playing?
2. Richard and Carloman played ball on the steps of what?
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1. Who could be found at the gate?
2. What sort of person stood at the gate?
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1. How was the pilgrim dressed?
2. What was the pilgrim wearing?
3.
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1. What did Carloman say to the pilgrim?
2. What was Carloman's remark to the pilgrim?
3.
Q8:
1. What did the pilgrim believe to be Carloman's provenance?
2. What region did the pilgrim think was Carloman's home?
3.
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1. Who had their hand kisseed by the pilgrim?
2. On whose hand did the pilgrim place a kiss?
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1. What does Walter do?
2. What is Walter's profession?
3.
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1. Who returned with attendants?
2. What was the name of the man that came back in the company of attendants?
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Q12:
1. Was Lothaire happy?
2. Were Lothaire's spirits high?
3.
Q13:
1. Why was Lothaire upset?
2. What was the reason for Lothaire's bad mood?
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3x0h8uuit1oqelnz0t6o6rk5ggpswp | race | Do you want to know something about children in Africa? What to they do for fun every day? Find out here: Education School is expensive for many African children. Lots of families can't afford school uniforms or exercise books even though they don't have to pay for school. For those lucky enough to go to school , they have a lot to learn. Some take two language classes: English or French, and their first language. There is also math, science, history, social studies and geography. _ take up much of children's time after school. They have to get water and firewood for the family every day. Also there's cleaning , washing and helping Mum with the meal. Daily fun It's not all work and no play. Sports are very popular. Children can make goals with twigs ( )and their own footballs with plastic and bits of string ( ). They play in the country and the streets of old towns. There're many football teams for teenagers in Africa. Internet It's really expensive to get on the Internet. To surf the net for 20 hours costs over 600yuan. This is more than the average monthly pay per person. Egypt and South Africa are the top two users of the Internet in Africa. All of the capital cities there can get on the Internet. Some schools offer computer lessons but few students can enjoy computer fun at home. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Are African children sports fans?
2. Do young people in Africa enjoy sports?
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1. What sports are popular amongst African children?
2. What athletic activities are kids in Africa fans of?
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Q3:
1. Are there sports teams in Africa?
2. Do sports teams exist in Africa?
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1. Do African children spend much time online?
2. Are kids in Africa on the internet much?
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Q5:
1. Why don't kids in Africa spend much time online?
2. Why aren't African children on the internet much?
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1. What is the price of internet use in Africa?
2. How much does it cost to use the internet in Africa?
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382m9cohehfccytc4y7izmvtvo6eu7 | wikipedia | Romansh (also spelled Romansch, Rumantsch, or Romanche; Romansh: , "rumàntsch", or ) is a Romance language spoken predominantly in the southeastern Swiss canton of Grisons (Graubünden), where it has official status alongside German and Italian and is used as the medium of instruction in schools in Romansh-speaking areas. Romansh has also been recognized as a national language of Switzerland since 1938 and as an official language along with German, French and Italian since 1996. It is sometimes grouped with Ladin and Friulian as a Rhaeto-Romance language, though this is disputed.
Romansh is a descendant of the spoken Latin language of the Roman Empire, which by the 5th century AD replaced the Celtic and Raetic languages previously spoken in the area, although Romansh retains a small number of words from these languages. Romansh has also been heavily influenced by German in vocabulary and morphosyntax. The language gradually retreated to its current area over the centuries, being replaced by Alemannic and Bavarian dialects. The earliest writing identified as Romansh dates from the 10th or 11th century, although major works do not appear until the 16th century when several regional written varieties began to develop. The 19th century saw a further shrinkage of the language area but also a literary revival and the start of a language movement dedicated to halting the decline of the language. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How many orthographies are there for Romansh?
2. How many different ways can Romansh be spelled?
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1. What is the main spelling for Romansh?
2. How is Romansh generally spelled?
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1. Where does Romansh come from?
2. What is the provenance of Romansh?
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1. Is Romansh widely known?
2. Are there many speakers of Romansh?
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1. When was Romansh first written?
2. In what year did Romansh come about?
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1. What language did Romansh take over for?
2. What did Romansh replace?
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1. What language group is Romansh a part of?
2. Which language family does Romansh belong to?
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1. Is Romansh a national language?
2. Do any nations recognize Romansh as a national language?
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1. In what year did Romansh become a national language in Switzerland?
2. Since when has Romansh been a Swiss national language?
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1. What other languages does Switzerland recognize with Romansh?
2. What are the other official languages of Switzerland, besides Romansh?
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3z4xg4zf48rnk1dgw0w5rjyber5x8b | wikipedia | Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea, is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. Signs of dehydration often begin with loss of the normal stretchiness of the skin and irritable behaviour. This can progress to decreased urination, loss of skin color, a fast heart rate, and a decrease in responsiveness as it becomes more severe. Loose but non-watery stools in babies who are breastfed, however, may be normal.
The most common cause is an infection of the intestines due to either a virus, bacteria, or parasite; a condition known as gastroenteritis. These infections are often acquired from food or water that has been contaminated by stool, or directly from another person who is infected. It may be divided into three types: short duration watery diarrhea, short duration bloody diarrhea, and if it lasts for more than two weeks, persistent diarrhea. The short duration watery diarrhea may be due to an infection by cholera, although this is rare in the developed world. If blood is present it is also known as dysentery. A number of non-infectious causes may also result in diarrhea, including hyperthyroidism, lactose intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease, a number of medications, and irritable bowel syndrome. In most cases, stool cultures are not required to confirm the exact cause. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Is it possible for diarrhea to contain blood?
2. Is there blood in diarrhea from time to time?
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Q2:
1. What was the name for diarrhea with blood in it?
2. What was the terminology for bloody diarrhea?
3.
Q3:
1. Can many things cause diarrhea?
2. Is it possible for diarrhea to result from multiple things?
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Q4:
1. Is there another way of spelling diarrhea?
2. Can diarrhea be spelled any other way?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the alternative spelling for diarrhea?
2. How else may diarrhea be spelled?
3.
Q6:
1. Can infants contract diarrhea?
2. Is it possible for a baby to produce diarrhea?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the number of lengths of diarrhea out there?
2. How many kinds of diarrhea are identified?
3.
Q8:
1. Is diarrhea always caused by infection?
2. Is infection the only reason that one can have diarrhea?
3.
Q9:
1. How can the cause of diarrhea be discovered?
2. What may lead to understanding what causes diarrhea?
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Q10:
1. What sort of baby can naturally produce loose stool?
2. Which kinds of babies can produce loose poop without infection?
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Q11:
1. How can dehydration be detected?
2. What is an indicator that someone is dehydrated?
3.
Q12:
1. Can dehydration cause a rapid heart rate?
2. Can being dehydrated cause ones heart rate to increase?
3.
Q13:
1. What is the name for diarrhea that goes on for more than three weeks?
2. What is it called when diarrhea lasts longer than three weeks?
3.
Q14:
1. What non infectious causes are listed for diarrhea?
2. What other than infection does the article say can lead to diarrhea?
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3dh6gaktyypr424damiknh2of9gzy4 | race | With America's national debt continuing to climb, Congress is constantly debating ways to save money. The Dollar Coin Alliance, a lobbying group, says billions could be saved if dollar coins were used instead of paper bills. But many people won't use them. The U.S. government tried to push dollar coins again in recent years, but then suspended almost all production in 2011. American likes paper dollars, but Jim Kolbe, co-chairman of the Dollar Coin Alliance, thinks switching to the coin is worth it. "The coin does cost more to produce, roughly on the neighborhood of 17 cents versus the 5 or 6 cents that a paper dollar costs to produce," he said. "However, the coin lasts 35 years, and it's made of mostly recycled metals, and the paper has to be produced from new materials, and we shred 3 billion of those every year because they wear out." For years, the former Arizona congressman has been pushing legislation that would prop up the dollar coin by phasing out the greenback -- a move that has met resistance from both politicians and the public. But today, he said, _ and a recent poll indicates 61 percent of Americans like the idea. "When they learn of the savings that can be involved with this, they will support the idea of substituting the coin for the paper dollar," he said. Major savings Kolbe points to a study by the Government Accountability Office, which investigates how the government spends taxpayer dollars. The GAO estimates taxpayers would save more than $4 billion over 30 years, and that figure could be much higher. That appeals to taxpayer Christy Thompson, who said, "I'd probably say, yes, we need to do it." But plenty of people aren't convinced, including Kim Doering of Alexandria, Virginia. "It's easier to carry the paper bill than a bunch of coins. They're louder; they're heavier in your pocket," she said. Washington, D.C. restaurant owner Sue Fouladi doesn't like the idea of having more dollar coins in her cash register. "It's very inconvenient," she said. "If I don't have a choice, then I'll do it, but I'll be a very unhappy person." Adding to the problem is that the gold- and silver-colored metal coins are about the same size as the 25-cent quarter. Robert Blecker, an economics professor at American University in Washington, says the dollar coins should be a different size and thickness. "And if we can design a dollar coin that's not so big and bulky, probably Americans would like it better," he added. But that doesn't bother college student Emily Sturgill. "Sometimes they fit into your pocket easily and you don't have to worry about them slipping out, like a dollar bill would if you brought your keys or your phone out," she said. QUESTIONS:
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1. What percent of people are in favor of a dollar coin?
2. What percentage of Americans think the dollar coin is a good idea?
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1. Who is trying to convince people to go for the dollar coin?
2. Who is attempting to get people on the dollar coin train?
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1. What group does Jim Kolbe chair?
2. What is Jim Kolbe at the helm of?
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Q4:
1. When did the United States stop producing the dollar coin?
2. In what year did the US cease making dollar coins?
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Q5:
1. How much does it cost to produce a dollar coin?
2. What is the cost of making a dollar coin?
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Q6:
1. How much does it cost to produce a paper dollar?
2. What is the cost of making paper dollars?
3.
Q7:
1. How long does a dollar coin last?
2. What is the lifespan of a dollar coin?
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Q8:
1. What is done with paper money that is too old?
2. How is old ppaer money disposed of?
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1. What does the GAO think would be the savings by taxpayers of using dollar coins?
2. According to the GAO, how much would people who pay taxes save by switching to dollar coins?
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Q10:
1. Does Sue Fouladi like the idea of dollar coins?
2. Is Sue Fouladi a fan of the notion of dollar coins?
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1. What does Sue Fouladi do for a living?
2. How is Sue Fouladi employed?
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1. Does Sue Fouladi want more coins in her register?
2. Is Sue Fouladi interested in increasing the number of coins her register contains?
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1. How big are dollar coins approximately?
2. About how large is a dollar coin?
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1. What university employs Robert Blecker?
2. Which institution of higher learning does Robert Blecker teach at?
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1. Does Robert Blecker think dollar coins should be the same size as other ones?
2. Is it Robert Blecker's opinion that dollar coins should be a big as other ones?
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3f6hpjw4jd0x9m616erif971jpe2wr | wikipedia | Josip Broz Tito (Cyrillic: Јосип Броз Тито, pronounced [jǒsip brôːz tîto]; born Josip Broz; 7 May 1892[nb 1] – 4 May 1980) was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1943 until his death in 1980. During World War II he was the leader of the Partisans, often regarded as the most effective resistance movement in occupied Europe. While his presidency has been criticized as authoritarian, and concerns about the repression of political opponents have been raised, Tito was "seen by most as a benevolent dictator" due to his economic and diplomatic policies. He was a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad. Viewed as a unifying symbol, his internal policies maintained the peaceful coexistence of the nations of the Yugoslav federation. He gained further international attention as the chief leader of the Non-Aligned Movement, working with Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Sukarno of Indonesia. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is Josip Broz Tito's date of birth?
2. When was Josip Broz Tito born?
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1. Where is Josip Broz Tito from?
2. What is Josip Broz Tito's home country?
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1. What was Josip Broz Tito's role in the most effective European movement?
2. What did Josip Broz Tito do for the Partisans?
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1. What do critics say about Josip Broz Tito as president?
2. What were criticisms of Josip Broz Tito in his role as president?
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1. How did the majority view Josip Broz Tito?
2. What was most people's opinion of Josip Broz Tito?
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1. Was Josip Broz Tito only popular at home?
2. Did only people in Yugoslavia appreciate Josip Broz Tito?
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1. What type of symbol was Josip Broz Tito associated with?
2. What did Josip Broz Tito symbolize?
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1. What was Josip Broz Tito the chief leader of?
2. What was Josip Broz Tito in charge of?
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1. Is Josip Broz Tito alive today?
2. Is Josip Broz Tito currently living?
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1. When did Josip Broz Tito die?
2. What was the year of Josip Broz Tito's passing?
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1. Who from Indonesia did Josip Broz Tito work with?
2. What Indonesian did Josip Broz Tito collaborate with?
3.
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1. Who from Egypt did Josip Broz Tito work with?
2. What Egyptian did Josip Broz Tito collaborate with?
3.
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1. When was Josip Broz Tito leader of the Partisans?
2. At what point was Josip Broz Tito in charge of the Partisans?
3.
Q14:
1. What was of concern regarding Josip Broz Tito's presidency?
2. What was an issue with Josip Broz Tito's presidency?
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1. What policies painted Josip Broz Tito as benevolent?
2. What policies put Josip Broz Tito in a good light?
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37fmassaycr9w4ms0qgefb1xxgpibp | race | Michael and Dick are good friends, but they like to play jokes on each other. One holiday, they decided to go to London together. They went to the station and bought their tickets. Michael got on the train first. He dropped his ticket on the platform when he got into the carriage. Dick, who was close behind, saw the ticket fall and quickly picked it up. He put it in his pocket, but didn't tell Michael. After they had been in the train for a while, they heard the conductor coming down the corridor, shouting, "Tickets, please!" Michael looked for his ticket and of course couldn't find it. "Oh dear, I can't find my ticket, Dick," Michael said. "Look for it carefully, Michael; it must be somewhere." said Dick. "No, I can't find it anywhere. What shall I do?" said Michael. "Perhaps you'd better hide under the seat; then the conductor won't know you are here." So Michael hid under the seat. At this time, the conductor came in. "Tickets, please," he said. Dick handed him tow tickets and said, "This is mine. The other is my friend's. But he prefers to stay under the seat." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who was the first to get into the train?
2. Which person got in the train before their companion?
3.
Q2:
1. Who joined Michael on the train?
2. Who got on the train with Michael?
3.
Q3:
1. Do Dick and Michael like each other?
2. Are Dick and Michael close?
3.
Q4:
1. Do Michael and Dick ever play jokes on each other?
2. Do Dick and Michael sometimes prank one another?
3.
Q5:
1. What did the conductor say loudly?
2. What did the conductor raise his voice to say?
3.
Q6:
1. Was Michael in possession of his own ticket?
2. Did Michael know where his ticket was?
3.
Q7:
1. Who was in possession of Michael's ticket?
2. Who had Michael's ticket?
3.
Q8:
1. Where are Michael and Dick going?
2. What city are Michael and Dick headed to?
3.
Q9:
1. Where did Michael conceal himself?
2. What served as Michael's hiding spot?
3.
Q10:
1. Did the conductor arrive?
2. Did the conductor appear before Dick and Michael?
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3eqhhy4hqsstbxzo9spyrdop9eig5g | race | He was a hero that saved two children from the jaws of a cougar . Standing barely 1.7 meters, the 22-year-old with black-frame glasses might pass more for a Chinese Harry Potter. Yet Shen Huigang is now getting recognition for his bravery in fighting off a cougar on Vancouver Island, Canada, during a family outing. Shen, also known as Ian, was then an exchange student. With him was a friend, Myles Hagar, and Hagar's two grandchildren. Silently and suddenly a cougar appeared out of nowhere. By the time they spotted the cat, it already had the head of 18-month-old Julien in its mouth. "At first, my brain was nothing but blank," Shen recalled. "But I believed I could get the child back." He gestured as if he were ready for a fight, and tried to scare the beast off with his bag. Hearing the noise Shen made, the animal dropped the baby and Hagar rushed to grab his grandson. But the animal didn't run, instead turned toward 3-year-old Iris standing beside Shen. "Had Ian not been there, shouting at the cougar, remaining calm and standing firm, it would certainly have attacked Iris." Hagar recalled. They chased the animal back into the woods. "We moved slowly to our vehicle as we waved our fists and bags, pretending to wrestle it," Shen said. "The vehicle wasn't far away but it felt like it took us a century to travel the short journey." As Hagar drove for help, Shen held the heavily-bleeding boy in the passenger seat and calmly kept him awake by hugging and kissing him in case he would go into a coma . The boy was flown to a hospital nearby. Doctors later said his little skull had been punctured through to his brain in two places. Luckily, Julien made a full recovery. "Any hesitation, even a second delay, would have resulted in certain death for Julien, but Ian was there..." Hagar said. Following the incident, the story appeared on Canadian TV networks in every city, and in many small town newspapers---plus many US Internet news sites. The Royal Canadian Humane Association planned to give Shen a Canada Bravery Award, but it couldn't reach him because he had returned to China. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the 22 year old like?
2. What does the 22 year old resemble?
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31qnsg6a5rtt5m7pens7xklnbve878 | cnn | Washington (CNN) -- The Obama administration appealed Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court to delay next week's scheduled execution in Texas of a Mexican national convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a 16-year-old girl.
The execution of Humberto Leal Garcia, who was sentenced to death for the 1994 crimes, "would place the United States in irreparable breach of its international-law obligation to afford (Leal) review and reconsideration of his claim that his conviction and sentence were prejudiced by Texas authorities' failure to provide consular notification and assistance under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations," wrote Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr., in a friend-of-the-court brief.
In a separate document, a letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights asked that he commute the sentence to life in prison, according to Rupert Colville, a spokesman for Navi Pillay.
The two requests were based on the failure of Texas authorities to grant the 38-year-old Leal -- who has lived in the United States since he was 2 years old -- access to a Mexican consular official at the time of his arrest.
"The lack of consular assistance and advice raises concerns about whether or not Mr. Leal Garcia's right to a fair trial was fully upheld," Colville said.
The case "raises questions" regarding compliance with a 2004 International Court of Justice ruling in what is known as the Avena case that the United States failed to fulfill its obligations to 51 Mexicans on death row in U.S. jails when it did not inform them of their right to contact their consular representatives "without delay" after their arrests, he said. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who did the UN send a letter to?
2. Who got a missive from the United Nations?
3.
Q2:
1. What is Navi Pillay's job?
2. How is Navi Pillay employed?
3.
Q3:
1. What is Rick Perry's title?
2. What does Rick Perry do for a living?
3.
Q4:
1. What is Rick Perry governor of?
2. Which state has Rick Perry as its governor?
3.
Q5:
1. What did the letter to Rick Perry request?
2. What did the UN letter ask Rick Perry to do?
3.
Q6:
1. Whose sentence was Rick Perry asked to commute?
2. What was the name of the convict?
3.
Q7:
1. In what year did Humberto Leal Garcia break the law?
2. What was the year of Humberto Leal Garcia's crimes?
3.
Q8:
1. Where is Humberto Leal Garcia from?
2. What is Humberto Leal Garcia's home country?
3.
Q9:
1. What was Humberto Leal Garcia found guilty of?
2. What was Humberto Leal Garcia convicted of?
3.
Q10:
1. Who was Humberto Leal Garcia convicted of raping and mudering?
2. Humberto Leal Garcia was found guilty of the rape and murder of whom?
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Q11:
1. What didn't Texan authorities do?
2. What did authorities in Texas neglect to do?
3.
Q12:
1. What was the number of Mexicans involved in the international 2004 case?
2. There was an international case in 2004 that involved how many people from Mexico?
3.
Q13:
1. What was the 2004 international case called?
2. What is the name of the international case from 2004?
3.
Q14:
1. Did the court say it was okay for authorities to delay getting in touch with consular representatives?
2. Was it okay for the government not to contact consular authorities right away, according to the court decision?
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3itxp059pwj481n0tun9h1qxfvsjsk | wikipedia | The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential act of the rock era. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later experimented with several musical styles, ranging from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements and unconventional recording techniques in innovative ways. In 1963 their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", and as the group's music grew in sophistication in subsequent years, led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, they came to be perceived as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the counterculture of the 1960s.
The Beatles built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over a three-year period from 1960, with Stuart Sutcliffe initially serving as bass player. The core of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their popularity in the United Kingdom after their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. They acquired the nickname "the Fab Four" as Beatlemania grew in Britain the next year, and by early 1964 became international stars, leading the "British Invasion" of the United States pop market. From 1965 onwards, the Beatles produced increasingly innovative recordings, including the albums "Rubber Soul" (1965), "Revolver" (1966), "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1967), "The Beatles" (commonly known as the White Album, 1968) and "Abbey Road" (1969). After their break-up in 1970, they each enjoyed successful musical careers of varying lengths. McCartney and Starr, the surviving members, remain musically active. Lennon was shot and killed in December 1980, and Harrison died of lung cancer in November 2001. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Was Ringo with the Beatles in 1960?
2. Was Ringo Starr a member of the Beatles in 1960?
3.
Q2:
1. What was Ringo Starr's instrument?
2. What instrument did Ringo Starr play?
3.
Q3:
1. Who was the first drummer in the Beatles?
2. What was the name of the first person to play drums for the Beatles?
3.
Q4:
1. Were traditional recording techniques a signature aspect of the Beatles?
2. Did the Beatles get famous for recording in the traditional fashion?
3.
Q5:
1. Did the Beatles stick to one type of musical style?
2. Did the Beatles only play one kind of music?
3.
Q6:
1. Who was the main songwriter for the Beatles?
2. Who wrote most of the Beatles' tunes?
3.
Q7:
1. What was the Beatles' first hit song?
2. Which of the Beatles songs was the first to make it big?
3.
Q8:
1. When did "Love Me Do" come out?
2. What was the year when "Love Me Do" became a hit?
3.
Q9:
1. What was the Beatles' 1965 album?
2. What album did the Beatles come out with in 1965?
3.
Q10:
1. What album did the Beatles come out with in 1966?
2. What was the Beatles' 1966 album?
3.
Q11:
1. When did Abbey Road come out?
2. In what year did the Beatles release Abbey Road?
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3m0nz3jdp1yt2eutzkdnck4vkatz5h | gutenberg | Chapter XXXVII
SECOND JOURNEY OF THE DOMINIE TO THRUMS DURING THE TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.
Here was a nauseous draught for me. Having finished my tale, I turned to Gavin for sympathy; and, behold, he had been listening for the cannon instead of to my final words. So, like an old woman at her hearth, we warm our hands at our sorrows and drop in faggots, and each thinks his own fire a sun, in presence of which all other fires should go out. I was soured to see Gavin prove this, and then I could have laughed without mirth, for had not my bitterness proved it too?
"And now," I said, rising, "whether Margaret is to hold up her head henceforth lies no longer with me, but with you."
It was not to that he replied.
"You have suffered long, Mr. Ogilvy," he said. "Father," he added, wringing my hand. I called him son; but it was only an exchange of musty words that we had found too late. A father is a poor estate to come into at two and twenty.
"I should have been told of this," he said.
"Your mother did right, sir," I answered slowly, but he shook his head.
"I think you have misjudged her," he said. "Doubtless while my fa- -, while Adam Dishart lived, she could only think of you with pain; but after his death--"
"After his death," I said quietly, "I was still so horrible to her that she left Harvie without letting a soul know whither she was bound. She dreaded my following her." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the narrator's name?
2. Who tells the story?
3.
Q2:
1. Who is Mr. Ogilvy talking to?
2. What is the name of Mr. Ogilvy's interlocutor?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the relationship between Mr. Ogilvy and Gavin?
2. How do Mr. Ogilvy and Gavin know each other?
3.
Q4:
1. Were the father and son close?
2. Were Mr. Ogilvy and his son close?
3.
Q5:
1. When did Mr. Ogilvy and Gavin get to know each other?
2. At what point did Mr. Ogilvy and Gavin meet?
3.
Q6:
1. Had Gavin's mother told him the truth?
2. Was Gavin's mom forthcoming with him?
3.
Q7:
1. Who did Gavin think was his dad?
2. Who did Gavin believe to be his father?
3.
Q8:
1. Is Adam Dishart still alive?
2. Is Adam Dishart currently living?
3.
Q9:
1. Did Gavin learn the truth before Adam Dishart died?
2. Did Gavin know who his real dad was before Adam Dishart's passing?
3.
Q10:
1. Did Mr. Ogilvy treat Gavin's mother well?
2. Was Mr. Ogilvy nice to Gavin's mom?
3.
Q11:
1. Was Gavin's mom glad when Mr. Ogilvy followed her?
2. Did it please Gavin's mother that Mr. Ogilvy went after her?
3.
Q12:
1. Did Gavin sympathize with Mr. Ogilvy?
2. Did Gavin take pity on Mr. Ogilvy?
3.
Q13:
1. Was Mr. Ogilvy angry at Gavin's mother for not learning of his parentage?
2. Did Mr. Ogilvy blame Gavin's mom for not telling him he was a dad?
3.
Q14:
1. Did Gavin blame his mother?
2. Was Gavin angry with his mom for her concealment?
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3myyfcxhj37bfevovn6omlib9oxg4x | wikipedia | A public company, publicly traded company, publicly held company, publicly listed company, or public corporation is a corporation whose ownership is dispersed among the general public in many shares of stock which are freely traded on a stock exchange or in over the counter markets. In some jurisdictions, public companies over a certain size must be listed on an exchange. A public company can be listed (listed company) or unlisted (unlisted public company).
In the early modern period, the Dutch developed several financial instruments and helped lay the foundations of modern financial system. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) became the first company in history to issue bonds and shares of stock to the general public. In other words, the VOC was officially the first publicly traded company, because it was the first company to be ever actually listed on an official stock exchange. While the Italian city-states produced the first transferable government bonds, they did not develop the other ingredient necessary to produce a fully fledged capital market: corporate shareholders. As Edward Stringham (2015) notes, "companies with transferable shares date back to classical Rome, but these were usually not enduring endeavors and no considerable secondary market existed (Neal, 1997, p. 61)." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What nationality was instrumental in creating the modern financial system?
2. Who helped make today's financial system?
3.
Q2:
1. When did the Dutch make the modern financial system?
2. At what point did the Dutch create today's financial system?
3.
Q3:
1. What company was the first to issue bonds to the public?
2. Which company could the public get bonds from before any others?
3.
Q4:
1. Was the Dutch East India Company the first publicly traded company?
2. Did the Dutch East India Company trade publicly before any others did?
3.
Q5:
1. What is a corporation that spreads its ownership out among the public called?
2. How are corporations that disperse their ownership among the general public referred to?
3.
Q6:
1. Are there any other names for public corporations?
2. Can public corporations be called anything else?
3.
Q7:
1. What is another name for public corporations?
2. How else can public corporations be referred to?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the location of stock trading?
2. Where can one go to trade stock?
3.
Q9:
1. Where is stock traded, besides at the stock exchange?
2. In what location can one trade stock, other than the stock exchange?
3.
Q10:
1. Do some public companies have to appear on the stock exchange?
2. Do some jurisdictions require that public companies be listed on the stock exchange?
3.
Q11:
1. What is the name of a company listed on the stock exchange?
2. What are companies that appear on the stock exchange called?
3.
Q12:
1. What is the name of a company not listed on the stock exchange?
2. How are companies that don't appear on the stock exchange referred to?
3.
Q13:
1. What was the name of the group to make transferable government bonds?
2. Who first made government bonds that could be transferable?
3.
Q14:
1. Did the Italian city-state create the necessary elements of a complete capital market, in additional to transferable government bonds?
2. Besides transferable government bonds, did the Italian city-state come up with what was needed for a complete capital market?
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3x3or7wpzz0sk7wrihthgp3o6gc8lc | cnn | (CNN) -- Rafael Nadal remains on course for a record seventh French Open title after he dismissed the challenge of fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro to notch up his 50th Roland Garros victory.
The world No.2 triumphed 7-6 6-2 6-3 over the 12th seed as he goes in search of the 11th grand slam title in his illustrious career.
Standing between Nadal and a seventh Paris final is another Spaniard, David Ferrer, after the No. 6 seed beat Britain's Andy Murray 6-4 6-7 6-3 6-2.
The former world No. 1 has lost only once at the French Open since making his debut as an 18-year-old in 2005. He is yet to lose a set in this year's tournament.
"It was a tough one, but I am through and I am very happy," Nadal told the ATP Tour's official website. "You cannot expect to win an easy match in the quarterfinals of a grand slam.
On his semi-final against Ferrer, Nadal added: "We played each other a lot of times. His game bothers everybody because he's one of the best players in the world on every surface -- on clay especially.
"He's a complete player. It's very difficult to play against him, because his movement is probably the best in the world and he's able to hit the ball very early a lot of the time."
Should Nadal secure his seventh title he will go one better than legendary Swede Bjorn Borg, who has six. He will also match Bjorg's record of 11 career grand slam titles. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What does Rafael Nadal compete in?
2. What is Rafael Nadal's athletic activity?
3.
Q2:
1. Has Rafael Nadal won any awards?
2. Is there recognition that Rafael Nadal has received for his achievements?
3.
Q3:
1. What awards has Rafael Nadal received?
2. What's some recognition that Rafael Nadal has gotten?
3.
Q4:
1. Did Rafael Nadal participate in the French Open more than once?
2. Has Rafael Nadal competed in the French Open multiple times?
3.
Q5:
1. Did Rafael Nadal win the French Open every time he competed?
2. Was Rafael Nadal always victorious at the French OPen?
3.
Q6:
1. How many French Opens has Rafael Nadal lost?
2. How many times has Rafael Nadal come out of the French Open a loser?
3.
Q7:
1. Who did Rafael Nadal play against in the French Open?
2. Who was Rafael Nadal's French Open opponent?
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3oswbblg1exz1w97d87ldbccpledxf | race | At just six years old, Joey Kilpatrick is Australia's unofficial hide-and-seek champion after he hid in a bedroom cupboard for eight hours while playing his favorite game,causing a big rescue operation. The determined little boy's disappearing act led to a careful search, including nice police officers, five State Emergency Service volunteers, tracker dogs and almost all of the people of the town of Goombungee. His mother, Chris, says she called the police when Joey disappeared one afternoon after telling his older brother, Lachlan, 14, that he was off to play hide-and-seek. "I called the two boys for dinner," Chris says. "After about 20 minutes I started to worry, I was shouting to Joey, 'OK, we can't find you, time to come out!'" But there was no sign of her little boy. Within minutes of Chris calling the police, the policemen started one of the biggest ground searches in the town's history. "I was really frightened. I rang my husband, Kris, who works out of town, and he immediately hit the road, calling me every 10 minutes." Chris recalls."They searched the house from top to bottom; everyone was out looking for him. When a neighbor asked if I'd checked the water tank, that's when reality hit. I was afraid." After hours of searching the town, confused police decided to search the house one more time. "I just sat there waiting," Chris says, "Then a strange feeling came over me, and I rushed into the bedroom and put my hand on a pile of blankets in the cupboard. As I pulled then out,there he was---asleep and completely not realizing what was going on! I've never held him in my arms so hard." Senior officer, Chris Brameld,from Goombungee police,says he is glad that Joey's game had a happy ending: "When we realized he was safe, we agreed that it didn't get much better than that!" And young Joey promises that next time he won't be so intent on finding the best hiding place. "I want to say sorry to the policemen and to Mummy for scaring them," he says, "I promise next time I'll hide where they can find me and I won't fall asleep!" QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is Joey the best at?
2. What is Joey Kilpatrick very skilled at?
3.
Q2:
1. Where is Joey Kilpatrick a hide and seek champion?
2. What country is Joey Kilpatrick the best at hiding in?
3.
Q3:
1. Who got in touch with the police?
2. Who called the cops?
3.
Q4:
1. Who is Chris?
2. What is Chris's role?
3.
Q5:
1. Why did Joey's mom call the police?
2. What was Joey Kilpatrick's reason for getting in touch with the cops?
3.
Q6:
1. Why was Joey's mom looking for him?
2. What was the reason that Joey's mom was trying to find him?
3.
Q7:
1. How long did it take for Joey's mom to get concerned about him?
2. At what point in time did Joey's mother start to worry about her son?
3.
Q8:
1. What did Joey Kilpatrick state he was going to do?
2. Where did Joey Kilpatrick say he would be/
3.
Q9:
1. Who did Joey Kilpatrick tell about his plan?
2. Who did Joey Kilpatrick inform that he would play hide and seek?
3.
Q10:
1. Who is Lachlan?
2. What is Lachlan to Joey?
3.
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3zgvpd4g6thvng5j0gvlf0a9z1hztl | cnn | (CNN)Barcelona took full advantage of arch-rival Real Madrid's humiliating derby defeat to close the gap in the La Liga title race to just one point with thrilling 5-2 win over Athletic Bilbao Sunday.
Lionel Messi gave Barca the perfect start by grabbing his 33rd goal of the season and had a hand in his team's other four goals at the San Memes stadium.
Messi's opener had a touch of fortune as it came from a deflected free-kick and he set up Luis Suarez for the Uruguay forward to double the advantage before halftime.
Athletic refused to lie down and Mikel Rico pulled a goal back on the hour mark before Messi's goalbound header was then turned into his own net by Oscar de Marcos.
The Catalan giants went 4-1 ahead when Neymar scored his 23rd of the season, Messi again with the assist.
Aritz Aduriz pulled another goal back for Athletic but the home team's hopes ended when Xabier Etxeita was shown a straight red card for a nasty challenge on Suarez before Pedro Rodriguez added a fifth.
It was the ninth straight win for Barca, who will have taken heart from seeing Real thrashed 4-0 by reigning champions Atletico Madrid Saturday.
Man Utd held
Barcelona's fellow European powerhouses Manchester United missed the opportunity to close up in the English Premier League title race when it was held 1-1 at West Ham.
The home side looked set to secure all three points after a superb piece of skill from Senegal's Cheikhou Kouyate just after half time at Upton Park. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is Lionel Messi's team?
2. Who does Lionel Messi play for?
3.
Q2:
1. How many times has Lionel Messi scored so far this season?
2. How many goals have been scored by Lionel Messi this season?
3.
Q3:
1. How many other goals did Lionel Messi help with, besides his own 33?
2. How many goals did Lionel Messi assist with, in addition to the ones he scored?
3.
Q4:
1. Where was a soccer match held?
2. What was the location of a football game?
3.
Q5:
1. Who does Barcelona have a huge rivalry with?
2. What team does Barcelona have lots of tension with?
3.
Q6:
1. Who came out on top in Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao?
2. Who was the champion of Barcelona v. Athletic Bilbao?
3.
Q7:
1. What was the final score of the Barcelona v. Athletic Bilbao game?
2. How many points did each team have at the end of Barcelona v. Athletic Bilbao?
3.
Q8:
1. When did Barcelona play Athletic Bilbao?
2. On what day of the week was there a match between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao?
3.
Q9:
1. What does Barcelona want to become champions of?
2. What title is Barcelona fighting for?
3.
Q10:
1. How many goals at present have gone to Neymar?
2. What is the number of goals scored by Neymar?
3.
Q11:
1. Who was a red card handed out to?
2. Who was presented with a red card?
3.
Q12:
1. Why did Xabier Etxeita get a red card?
2. What was the reason for Xabier Etxeita's red card?
3.
Q13:
1. What team took a huge blow due to Xabier Etxeita's red card?
2. Xabier Etxeita's red card ended whose hopes?
3.
Q14:
1. How many times in a row has Barcelona come out on top?
2. What is the consecutive number of wins for Barca?
3.
Q15:
1. Which team is currently on top?
2. Which team are champions at present?
3.
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3xcc1odxdlb9t9r09v7dosxn7mrqrg | cnn | (CNN) -- Lewis Hamilton endured a nightmare start to testing his new Mercedes after driving straight off the track at Jerez on his first day following a hydraulic problem Wednesday.
The 2008 world champion, who left McLaren at the end of last season, was on his 15th lap of timed testing when his car went off the track and hit a barrier of tires.
Hamilton's accident, which prevented him from returning to action, follows teammate Nico Rosberg's disastrous run which was ended by a minor fire Tuesday.
Webber vows to battle Vettel for F1 title
The German's car was found to have been suffering with electrical problems, while Mercedes took to Twitter to give an update on Hamilton's setback.
"Lewis suffered a loss of rear brake pressure, the front brakes enabled him to slow the car but he couldn't avoid the barrier," said Mercedes on Twitter.
"Obvious damage to the front wing and nose; we're checking the car over now. Lewis himself is fine.
"Update from Jerez, we have traced the problem to the hydraulic brake line connecting to the right-rear caliper."
Hamilton is expected to return to the track on Friday following the collision, which saw the car career on straight for some 70 meters at 280 kilometers per hour.
Ferrari ready for Red Bull fight
Meanwhile, Russian team Marussia has replaced Timo Glock with Brazil's Luis Razia as its second driver for the 2013 season.
The 23-year-old, who finished as runner-up in last season's GP2 series, will partner fellow rookie Max Chilton when the campaign starts in Australia on March 17. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the subject of the article?
2. What does the article discuss?
3.
Q2:
1. Who came out with the story?
2. What media outlet published the article?
3.
Q3:
1. Who had issues with their brakes?
2. Whose brakes caused problems for them?
3.
Q4:
1. What was the issue with Lewis Hamilton's brakes?
2. What problem did Lewis Hamilton have with his brakes?
3.
Q5:
1. What axle caused Lewis Hamilton a problem?
2. Which axel was Lewis Hamilton having an issue with?
3.
Q6:
1. What was the name of the 2007 winner?
2. Who came out on top in 2008?
3.
Q7:
1. What car does Lewis Hamilton drive?
2. What is Lewis Hamilton's vehicle?
3.
Q8:
1. What happened to Lewis Hamilton's car?
2. What was the issue with Lewis Hamilton's vehicle?
3.
Q9:
1. Was Lewis Hamilton able to get back into the race?
2. Could Lewis Hamilton rejoin the competition?
3.
Q10:
1. What social media platform did Lewis Hamilton use?
2. Where did Lewis Hamilton publish a statement?
3.
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3dpnqgw4llf9il6ijax2au5mf1y465 | wikipedia | Many applications of silicate glasses derive from their optical transparency, which gives rise to one of silicate glasses' primary uses as window panes. Glass will transmit, reflect and refract light; these qualities can be enhanced by cutting and polishing to make optical lenses, prisms, fine glassware, and optical fibers for high speed data transmission by light. Glass can be colored by adding metallic salts, and can also be painted and printed with vitreous enamels. These qualities have led to the extensive use of glass in the manufacture of art objects and in particular, stained glass windows. Although brittle, silicate glass is extremely durable, and many examples of glass fragments exist from early glass-making cultures. Because glass can be formed or molded into any shape, and also because it is a sterile product, it has been traditionally used for vessels: bowls, vases, bottles, jars and drinking glasses. In its most solid forms it has also been used for paperweights, marbles, and beads. When extruded as glass fiber and matted as glass wool in a way to trap air, it becomes a thermal insulating material, and when these glass fibers are embedded into an organic polymer plastic, they are a key structural reinforcement part of the composite material fiberglass. Some objects historically were so commonly made of silicate glass that they are simply called by the name of the material, such as drinking glasses and reading glasses. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How does glass get its color?
2. What imparts a hue to glass?
3.
Q2:
1. What kind of enamel can be used on glass?
2. What sort of enamel is compatible with glass?
3.
Q3:
1. How does glass affect light?
2. What is the interaction between glass and light?
3.
Q4:
1. How can one enhance glass's interaction with light?
2. What can you do to make glass interact better with light?
3.
Q5:
1. Can glass be cut and polished to make glasses lenses?
2. Are lenses of glasses made by cutting and polishing glass?
3.
Q6:
1. What sort of transparency do glasses have?
2. What is the nature of glasses' transparency?
3.
Q7:
1. What is glass mostly used for?
2. What is the primary function of glass?
3.
Q8:
1. What kind of art can be made from glass?
2. What sort of art uses glass?
3.
Q9:
1. Why is glass so common for things like bowls?
2. Why do objects like bowls use glass so frequently?
3.
Q10:
1. Does silicate glass break easily?
2. Does it take very little for silicate glass to shatter?
3.
Q11:
1. Can silicate glass last a long time?
2. Is silicate glass quite long lasting?
3.
Q12:
1. What does glass become when extruded?
2. What is the name for extruded glass?
3.
Q13:
1. Is thermal insulating material made out of fibers?
2. Do fibers make up thermal insulating material?
3.
Q14:
1. Does thermal insulating material release air when matted down?
2. Does compacting thermal insulating material release air?
3.
Q15:
1. What happens when glass is extruded and matted as glass wool?
2. What is the result of matting glass wool?
3.
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3i7dhkzygn0nxx3ty8jg9sod80i5f8 | race | Megan Tarzynski, 17, knows she lives in a world where looks are important, especially for teenage girls, but she is not ashamed of (...) her looks.
At Notre Dame High School for girls, Tarzynski takes an active part in many activities. "I am involved with drama club and another club called Polish club," said Megan.
Eighty-five percent of Megan's body is covered with what are called "port wine stains "caused by a serious illness. She also has glaucoma .
Megan has been going to Children's Memorial Hospital for laser treatment since she was a child.
When she was growing up, her mom, Karen Miller, had a hard time dealing with the public.
"I'd be accused of beating her and burning her. I mean, it was very difficult, very difficult, and I was a young mom and just to hear those things from people was hurtful," said Karen.
Support from her family and persons of her age have helped Megan accept herself.
"I only wear make-up if I'm going out in public or some place where I would feel more uncomfortable," she said. "And, if I'm at school, I usually don't wear make-up. I feel pretty comfortable with the girls around me," said Megan.
One of those girls is Megan's new friend Tanan Nicpon. She said, "I don't judge Megan by her looks. She is a really cool person."
"Megan is amazing. There is nothing that she can't do. She doesn't let anybody put her down. She does not let anyone help her in any way; she doesn't want any special treatment. She just does everything. She's amazing," said Karen.
In the autumn, Megan will be a senior at Notre Dame High School. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Where does Megan Tarzynski go for laser treatments?
2. In what location does Megan Tarzynski receive laser treatments?
3.
Q2:
1. How much of Megan Tarzynski's body is covered in port wine stains?
2. What percentage of Megan Tarzynski's body has port wine stains on it?
3.
Q3:
1. Does Megan Tarzynski have issues with her eyes?
2. Is Megan Tarzynski affected by eye issues alongside her port wine stains?
3.
Q4:
1. What clubs does Megan Tarzynski participate in?
2. Which clubs is Megan Tarzynski active in?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of Megan Tarzynski's mom?
2. Who is Megan Tarzynski mother?
3.
Q6:
1. What did people accuse Karen Miller of?
2. What did people say Megan Tarzynski's mom was guilty of?
3.
Q7:
1. Was Karen Miller hurt by the accusations against her?
2. Did hearing what people thought she did cause Karen Miller pain?
3.
Q8:
1. What title will Megan Tarzynski have in autumn?
2. What is Megan Tarzynski going to become this fall?
3.
Q9:
1. Who is Megan Tarzynski's new friend?
2. Who just became frields with Megan Tarzynski?
3.
Q10:
1. Does Tanan Nicpon judge Megan Tarzynski by her outside appearance?
2. Is Tanan Nicpon's opinion of Megan Tarzynski based on what she looks like?
3.
Q11:
1. Does Megan Tarzynski put on makeup to go to school?
2. Does Megan Tarzynski alter her appearance for school?
3.
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3r08vxyt7cv4vn37cq8db0o9ui9w70 | gutenberg | CHAPTER IX
DEFEAT OF MIRIAM
PAUL was dissatisfied with himself and with everything. The deepest of his love belonged to his mother. When he felt he had hurt her, or wounded his love for her, he could not bear it. Now it was spring, and there was battle between him and Miriam. This year he had a good deal against her. She was vaguely aware of it. The old feeling that she was to be a sacrifice to this love, which she had had when she prayed, was mingled in all her emotions. She did not at the bottom believe she ever would have him. She did not believe in herself primarily: doubted whether she could ever be what he would demand of her. Certainly she never saw herself living happily through a lifetime with him. She saw tragedy, sorrow, and sacrifice ahead. And in sacrifice she was proud, in renunciation she was strong, for she did not trust herself to support everyday life. She was prepared for the big things and the deep things, like tragedy. It was the sufficiency of the small day-life she could not trust.
The Easter holidays began happily. Paul was his own frank self. Yet she felt it would go wrong. On the Sunday afternoon she stood at her bedroom window, looking across at the oak-trees of the wood, in whose branches a twilight was tangled, below the bright sky of the afternoon. Grey-green rosettes of honeysuckle leaves hung before the window, some already, she fancied, showing bud. It was spring, which she loved and dreaded. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who was Paul most fond of?
2. Who held the most important place in Paul's heart?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the season when the passage is taking place?
2. What time of year is it?
3.
Q3:
1. Who is Paul in conflict with?
2. With whom does Paul have a disagreement?
3.
Q4:
1. Did Miriam believe she could have Paul?
2. Was Miriam of the opinion that Paul would be hers?
3.
Q5:
1. What did Miram believe her relationship would bring?
2. What did Miriam imagine would be the outcome of her relationship?
3.
Q6:
1. What kind of plants were growing outside of Miriam's window?
2. What sort of plants could be found outside where Miriam lived?
3.
Q7:
1. What was the location of the oak trees?
2. Where could the oak trees be found?
3.
Q8:
1. Did Miriam have mixed emotions about the spring?
2. Was Miriam not sure how to feel about spring?
3.
Q9:
1. How did Miriam feel about spring?
2. What were Miriam's emotions towards spring?
3.
Q10:
1. What besides the oak trees were near Miriam's window?
2. What could be found close to Miriam's window, other than the oak trees?
3.
Q11:
1. What was the color of the rosettes?
2. What shade were the roses?
3.
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33f859i566d909b8u8ytfz0iyk1hbl | race | I'm Bolivia Williams, a students at Bard College. I was the only person in my family who was Facebook friends with my mom, Rynn, when she died four years ago. At that time, my brother and sister were still young. As soon as we got the news that she died, I thought it would be an easy way to let everyone know what happened. Right after I posted the news, so many people offered their help and shared stories about her. I like to visit my mom's page to tell her things that I'm doing and I like to look at her pictures there. I sing with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus ,and we did a concert for the tenth anniversary of 9/11,which was also my mom's birthday. It was an unforgettable day. I posted, "You will be proud of me--I will sing at the site of the World Trade Center tomorrow. I know you will be looking down, smiling. "When I'm writing to her, it feels like I'm still here. In the beginning, I wasn't sure how to face my mom's death. But I've grown up now. I haven't been on my mom's page for a month, but I would miss _ if it were gone. Her page allows me to think that she's still here. I used to go to my mom's page to look at her pictures, which would make me feel really sad, Now, when I visit it, I smile more often than cry. ,. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What does Bolivia Williams like to visit?
2. Where does Bolivia Williams enjoy going?
3.
Q2:
1. Does it make Bolivia Williams sad to go to her mom's Facebook page?
2. Is Bolivia Williams depressed when she sees her mother's facebook page?
3.
Q3:
1. How does Bolivia Williams act now to seeing her mom's facebook page?
2. What is Bolivia Williams' present day reaction to her mother's Facebook page?
3.
Q4:
1. What happened to Bolivia Williams' mother?
2. What was the fate of Bolivia Williams' mom?
3.
Q5:
1. How did Bolivia Williams inform others of her mother's passing?
2. How did Bolivia Williams let other people know that her mom died?
3.
Q6:
1. What was the response to Bolivia Williams' mothers' passing?
2. How did people respond to the death of Bolivia Williams's mom?
3.
Q7:
1. Is Bolivia Williams an only child?
2. Was Bolivia Williams the sole child in her family?
3.
Q8:
1. How many siblings does Bolivia Williams have?
2. What is the number of brothers and sisters in Bolivia Williams' life?
3.
Q9:
1. Are Bolivia Williams' siblings older than her?
2. Is Bolivia Williams younger than her brothers and sisters?
3.
Q10:
1. Where does Bolivia Williams go to school?
2. What university does Bolivia Williams attend?
3.
Q11:
1. How long has it been since Bolivia Williams' mother died?
2. How much time has passed since the passing of Bolivia Williams' mother?
3.
Q12:
1. What is the birthdate of Bolivia Williams' mother?
2. When was Bolivia Williams' mom born?
3.
Q13:
1. What did Bolivia Williams do on her mom's birthday to remember her?
2. How did Bolivia Williams pay homage to her mother on 9/11?
3.
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3os4rqucr9fpmdk2ziatceo5ho0fby | race | Jim suffered heart problems. In conversation he expressed little joy and it seemed that his life was drawing to a close. When his heart problems led to operation, Jim went through it successfully, and a full recovery was expected. Within days, however, his heart was not beating properly. Jim was rushed back to operation, but nothing was found to explain the cause of his illness. He died on the operating table on the day before his 48th birthday. Dr. Bruce Smoller, a psychologist , had had many conversations with him, and the more he learned, the stranger he realized Jim's case was. When Jim was a child, his father, a teacher, suffered a heart attack and stayed home to recover. One morning Jim asked his father to look over his homework, promising to come home from school at noon to pick it up. His father agreed, but when Jim returned his father had died. Jim's father was 48. "I think all his life Jim believed he killed his father," Dr. Smoller says. "He felt that if he had not asked him to look at his homework, his father would have lived. Jim had been troubled by the idea. The operation was the trial he had expected for forty years. " Smoller believes that Jim willed himself not to live to the age of 48. Jim's case shows the powerful role that attitude plays in physical health, and that childhood experiences produce far-reaching effect on the health of grown-ups. Although most cases are less direct than Jim's, studies show that childhood events, besides genes, may well cause such midlife diseases as cancer, heart disease and mental illness. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What are some illnesses that strike in the middle of peoples' lives?
2. What are some xamples of midlife diseases?
3.
Q2:
1. What was Jim's age when his father died?
2. How old was Jim at the time of his dad's passing?
3.
Q3:
1. What did Jim's father do for a living?
2. How was Jim's dad employed?
3.
Q4:
1. What did Jim need help with?
2. What did Jim require assistance with?
3.
Q5:
1. Did Jim think needing help killed his dad?
2. Was Jim of the belief that his needing aid killed his father?
3.
Q6:
1. What happened when Jim was 47?
2. What took place in Jim's life at the age of 47?
3.
Q7:
1. Was Jim expected to survive his surgery?
2. Were odds high that Jim would make it out of surgery alive?
3.
Q8:
1. Who looked into Jim's psychological profile?
2. Who examined Jim?
3.
Q9:
1. What does Dr. Bruce Smoller do?
2. What is Dr. Bruce Smoller's occupation?
3.
Q10:
1. Did Jim and Dr. Smoller speak often?
2. Were there a lot of conversations between Jim and Dr. Smoller?
3.
Q11:
1. What has an impact on adults' health?
2. What is a fundamental ingredient in the health of adults?
3.
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3j4q2z4uty3e158m8phjbr54z54wqv | gutenberg | CHAPTER THE SEVENTH.
THE DEBT.
ARNOLD was the first who broke the silence. "Is your father seriously ill?" he asked.
Geoffrey answered by handing him the card.
Sir Patrick, who had stood apart (while the question of Ratcatcher's relapse was under discussion) sardonically studying the manners and customs of modern English youth, now came forward, and took his part in the proceedings. Lady Lundie herself must have acknowledged that he spoke and acted as became the head of the family, on t his occasion.
"Am I right in supposing that Mr. Delamayn's father is dangerously ill?" he asked, addressing himself to Arnold.
"Dangerously ill, in London," Arnold answered. "Geoffrey must leave Windygates with me. The train I am traveling by meets the train his brother is traveling by, at the junction. I shall leave him at the second station from here."
"Didn't you tell me that Lady Lundie was going to send you to the railway in a gig?"
"Yes."
"If the servant drives, there will be three of you--and there will be no room."
"We had better ask for some other vehicle," suggested Arnold.
Sir Patrick looked at his watch. There was no time to change the carriage. He turned to Geoffrey. "Can you drive, Mr. Delamayn?"
Still impenetrably silent, Geoffrey replied by a nod of the head.
Without noticing the unceremonious manner in which he had been answered, Sir Patrick went on:
"In that case, you can leave the gig in charge of the station-master. I'll tell the servant that he will not be wanted to drive." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Whose dad is not well?
2. Who has a male parent that is ill?
3.
Q2:
1. What is Geoffrey's last name?
2. State the family name of Geoffrey.
3.
Q3:
1. Is Geoffrey Delamayn's dad very sick?
2. Does Geoffrey Delamyn's father suffer from a serious illness?
3.
Q4:
1. Who was the first to ask Geoffrey Delamyn about his father's illness?
2. Who asked Geoffrey Delamyn how his dad was doing before anyone else?
3.
Q5:
1. How did Geoffrey Delamyn reply to Arnold?
2. What did Geoffrey Delamyn say in response to Arnold's question?
3.
Q6:
1. Who was made head of household?
2. Who took on the role of family leader?
3.
Q7:
1. Was Geoffrey Delamyn traveling to see his father?
2. Was Geoffrey Delamyn going on a trip to visit his dad?
3.
Q8:
1. How was Geoffrey Delamyn traveling to his dad?
2. What was Geoffrey Delamyn's means of transportation to get to his father?
3.
Q9:
1. Who was Geoffrey Delamyn traveling with?
2. Who was Geoffrey Delamyn's travel companion?
3.
Q10:
1. Where were Geoffrey Delamyn and Arnold leaving from?
2. What was Geoffrey Delamyn and Arnold's point of departure?
3.
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3olqqlkknsp3yiiisz34skmiezdejy | race | What kind of pets do people have in your country? Dogs? Cats? How about a duck, hippo or lion? Here are two cases of animal owners with unusual pets.
Barrie Hayman has a pet duck called Star. Barrie adopted him after his brothers and sisters stayed away from him at birth. Barrie, a duck breeder, realized the little duck needed special attention. So he began taking Star with him everywhere he went. "I would put him in my pocket while I did my shopping," said Barrie. Now, at five months, Star is too big for Barrie's pocket, but the two are still _ . They watch sports together and even share a drink together. Barrie said, "He is one fantastic duck. I've never known any like him." Star even has his own Facebook page, with more than 2,000 Facebook friends.
Then there's the case of Tonie and Shirley Joubert in South Africa. They live with their pet hippo, Jessica. Tonie saved Jessica from floodwaters when she was only a day old. Jessica lives outside their riverside house, but she knows how to open the kitchen door, and often goes there for a snack. Tonie recently said, "I don't know whether Jessica sees me as a hippo or whether she sees herself as a human." Shirley is more certain, "Jessica sees herself as our child and I see Jessica as my daughter. I can't imagine my life without Jessica." Jessica is free to leave, and often visits wild hippos that live nearby. But she always returns home at night. Jessica's website notes that she has three hippo boyfriends, but one in particular, Fred, is her favorite. They often go grazing together and Fred has recently moved onto the Jouberts' house as well. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What sort of animal was Star?
2. What could Star be described as?
3.
Q2:
1. How is Barrie Hayman employed?
2. What is Barrie Hayman's job?
3.
Q3:
1. What did Barrie Hayman do with Star when he went shopping?
2. Where did Barrie Hayman place Star during shopping trips?
3.
Q4:
1. What is Star's current age?
2. How old is the pet duck at present?
3.
Q5:
1. What do Tonie and Shirley Joubert keep as a pet?
2. What animal is a companion to Tnoie and Shirley Joubert?
3.
Q6:
1. What do Tonie and Shirley Joubert call their hippo?
2. What name does the Joubert's hippo have?
3.
Q7:
1. What kind of home do the Joubert's live in?
2. What is the nature of Tonie and Shirley Joubert's house?
3.
Q8:
1. What country do the Jouberts live in?
2. Where do Tonie and Shirley Joubert reside?
3.
Q9:
1. Is Jessica free to leave at any time?
2. Can Jessica go away from the Joubert home?
3.
Q10:
1. Doees Jessica leave the Jouberts?
2. Does Jessica distance herself from the Joubert home?
3.
Q11:
1. How many romantic partners are in Jessica's life?
2. How many boyfriends does Jessica have?
3.
Q12:
1. Which romantic partner does Jessica prefer?
2. What is the name of Jessica's preferred boyfriend?
3.
Q13:
1. What do Jessica and Fred do together?
2. What activity do Jessica and Fred do in each other's company?
3.
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3c8hj7uop7uralfzrju9tmfh5vfmz5 | gutenberg | CHAPTER XVI
THE SEARCH FOR THE "FLYAWAY"
"Tom! Sam! Get up at once!"
"What's the row now, Dick?" came sleepily from Tom. "Have you discovered anything?"
"Yes! I've discovered a whole lot. Get up if you want to catch the next train."
"The next train for where?" demanded Tom, as he hopped out of bed.
"The next train for Albany."
"Have they taken Dora to Albany?" questioned Sam, as he too arose and began to don his garments.
"I think so," was the elder brother's reply, and while the pair dressed, Dick told of what had occurred and what he had heard.
"This is getting to be quite a chase," was Tom's remark. "But I reckon you are right, and we'll land on them in the capital."
"If we aren't too late," answered Dick.
"I'd like to know how they are going to take Dora to Albany if she doesn't want to go?" came from Tom, when they were dressed and on their way to the railroad station.
No one could answer this question. "Josiah Crabtree is a queer stick and can do lots of queer things," was what Dick said.
The train left at half past two in the morning, and they had not long to wait. Once on board, they proceeded to make themselves as comfortable as possible, each having a whole seat to himself, and Sam and Tom went to sleep without much trouble. But Dick was wide awake, wondering what would be the next move on reaching Albany. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What title does the chapter have?
2. What is the chapter called?
3.
Q2:
1. Who are male siblings?
2. What are the names of the brothers?
3.
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1. Who woke up before anyone else?
2. Which brother was the first to rise?
3.
Q4:
1. Where are the brothers headed?
2. What destination are the brothers traveling to?
3.
Q5:
1. How are the brothers getting to Albany?
2. What is the brothers' means of transportation to Albany?
3.
Q6:
1. Why are the brothers going to Albany?
2. What is the brothers' reason for traveling to Albany?
3.
Q7:
1. When does the train leave for Albany?
2. What train are the boys taking to Albany?
3.
Q8:
1. Who are the boys looking for in Albany?
2. Who are the brothers attempting to locate?
3.
Q9:
1. Who may not be interested in the trip?
2. Who might opt out of the visit?
3.
Q10:
1. How do the boys feel about Josiah?
2. What is the brothers' opinion of Josiah?
3.
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382m9cohehfccytc4y7izmvtvcjuec | wikipedia | The Spanish language is the second most spoken language in the United States. There are 45 million Hispanophones who speak Spanish as a first or second language in the United States, as well as six million Spanish language students. Together, this makes the United States of America the second largest Hispanophone country in the world after Mexico, and with the United States having more Spanish-speakers than Colombia and Spain (but fewer first language speakers). Spanish is the Romance language and the Indo-European language with the largest number of native speakers in the world. Roughly half of all American Spanish-speakers also speak English "very well," based on their self-assessment in the U.S. Census.
The Spanish language has been present in what is now the United States since the 16th and 17th centuries, with the arrival of Spanish colonization in North America that would later become the states of Florida, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California. The Spanish explorers explored areas of 42 future U.S. states leaving behind a varying range of Hispanic legacy in the North American continent. Additionally, western regions of the Louisiana Territory were under Spanish rule between 1763 to 1800, after the French and Indian War, further extending the Spanish influence throughout modern-day United States of America. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How many students in the United States are enrolled in a Spanish class?
2. What is the amount of American students currently taking Spanish?
3.
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1. How long has the Spanish language been on the North American continent?
2. Since what period has there been Spanish in the US?
3.
Q3:
1. For how many years did the Spanish rule over parts of Louisiana?
2. How much time did regions in Louisiana spend under Spanish governance?
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Q4:
1. How does the US Census state that American Spanish speakers rate their English?
2. Based on the US Census, how do people who speak Spanish in the US rate their English?
3.
Q5:
1. Where do more people speak Spanish: the United States or Mexico?
2. Is the US or Mexico home to a larger number of Spanish speakers?
3.
Q6:
1. When did the Spanish language get to the present-day United States?
2. During what centuries did the Spanish language arrive in what is currently US territory?
3.
Q7:
1. Which states were colonized by the Spanish?
2. What US states contained Spanish colonies?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the most widely spoken Romance language in the world?
2. Which Romance language has the largest number of speakers worldwide?
3.
Q9:
1. How many states did Spanish explorers travel around?
2. What was the number of states investigated by Spanish explorers?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the number of Spanish speakers who speak the language as their first or second tongue?
2. Spanish is the first or second language of how many people?
3.
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37z929rlg98ym4j55o1dj7d6dqptsr | wikipedia | Red is the color at the end of the spectrum of visible light next to orange and opposite violet. Red color has a predominant light wavelength of roughly 620–740 nanometres. Red is one of the additive primary colors of visible light, along with green and blue, which in Red Green Blue (RGB) color systems are combined to create all the colors on a computer monitor or television screen. Red is also one of the subtractive primary colors, along with yellow and blue, of the RYB color space and traditional color wheel used by painters and artists.
In nature, the red color of blood comes from hemoglobin, the iron-containing protein found in the red blood cells of all vertebrates. The red color of the Grand Canyon and other geological features is caused by hematite or red ochre, both forms of iron oxide. It also causes the red color of the planet Mars. The red sky at sunset and sunrise is caused by an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering, which, when the sun is low or below the horizon, increases the red-wavelength light that reaches the eye. The color of autumn leaves is caused by pigments called anthocyanins, which are produced towards the end of summer, when the green chlorophyll is no longer produced. One to two percent of the human population has red hair; the color is produced by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin (which also accounts for the red color of the lips) and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What shade is red's opposite upon the spectrum?
2. Which color is at the other end of the spectrum of red?
3.
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1. What color is red next to on the spectrum?
2. Which color is red right by on the spectrum?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the red light's wavelength range?
2. How long is a red light wave?
3.
Q4:
1. What is meant by the acronym RGB?
2. What is RGB short for?
3.
Q5:
1. What is RYB short for?
2. What does RYB stand for?
3.
Q6:
1. How does blood become red?
2. What gives blood its red hue?
3.
Q7:
1. How do geological areas become red?
2. What gives geological areas their red hue?
3.
Q8:
1. How does the sky become red at sunset?
2. What imparts a red hue upon the sky at the end of the day?
3.
Q9:
1. Does Rayleigh scattering apply to the sunrise?
2. Is red at sunrise and sunset caused by the same phenomenon?
3.
Q10:
1. What makes autumn leaves red?
2. What pigment imparts a red hue onto fall leaves?
3.
Q11:
1. When the sun is low or below the horizon, does the red wavelength decrease the light that reaches the eye?
2. Does less light reach our eyes when the sun is low or below the horizon and is this caused by red wavelength?
3.
Q12:
1. What percentage of humans have red hair?
2. What percent of people are redheads?
3.
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3lep4mgt3g0sot668cf3oelk6pjdbd | gutenberg | CHAPTER XVII.
_A TERRIBLE NIGHT._
At just about the same moment when Teddy and Dan were running with Hazelton's money at full speed toward the museum tent, with the chance of escape very much against them, Sam was in a decidedly painful frame of mind.
After he had been securely tied the two men conversed in low tones for several minutes, and then, as if having arrived at some definite conclusion, began to make preparations for leaving the place.
At the same spot where Sam had been interrupted while scraping away the dirt they proceeded to dig with a shovel which Phil procured from somewhere outside the building, and during this labor the prisoner could hear fragments of the conversation.
Once Long Jim ceased his work long enough to say:
"When you come to look at the matter quietly it doesn't seem as if we'd got into sich a very bad scrape. You can manage to bring the rest of the stuff down the creek between now an' Friday mornin' and I've got a plan for givin' anybody who may come after us a good clue to the boy's disappearance."
Phil made some remark which Sam could not hear, and his companion replied in a louder tone:
"It can all be done so's to make folks think we've gone up the creek, an' we've got to lay low for a while, which won't be a hard job while the weather is warm."
"But I don't like the idea of totin' that cub with us so long." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What were Teddy and Dan up to?
2. What was Teddy and Dan's business?
3.
Q2:
1. Where did Teddy and Dan get the shovel?
2. In what location did Teddy and Dan find a digging instrument?
3.
Q3:
1. What did Teddy and Dan have?
2. What was in Teddy and Dan's possession?
3.
Q4:
1. What did Teddy and Dan want people to think?
2. What did Teddy and Dan desire for others to believe?
3.
Q5:
1. Was the weather nice?
2. Were temperatures slightly elevated?
3.
Q6:
1. Where did Teddy and Dan scurry off to?
2. Where were Teddy and Dan running to?
3.
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3qfufysy9yf51eztk30640iz71m4fu | mctest | Timmy liked to play games and play sports but more than anything he liked to collect things. He collected bottle caps. He collected sea shells. He collected baseball cards. He has collected baseball cards the longest. He likes to collect the thing that he has collected the longest the most. He once thought about collecting stamps but never did. His most expensive collection was not his favorite collection. Timmy spent the most money on his bottle cap collection. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Was playing games fun for Timmy?
2. Was Timmy a big fan of game playing?
3.
Q2:
1. What did Timmy like to play other than games?
2. What other than game playing did Timmy enjoy partaking in?
3.
Q3:
1. Did Timmy like doing anything besides playing games and sports?
2. Was there an activity Timmy enjoyed outside of sport and game playing?
3.
Q4:
1. What did Timmy prefer to game and sport playing?
2. What was Timmy more interested in than playing games or sports?
3.
Q5:
1. What did Timmy like to collect?
2. What was Timmy a fan of collecting?
3.
Q6:
1. What was Timmy's favorite thing to collect?
2. What did Timmy like to collect the most?
3.
Q7:
1. Why was Timmy such a fan of collecting baseball cards?
2. What made baseball cards Timmy's favorite thing to collect?
3.
Q8:
1. Did Timmy collect stamps?
2. Did stamps count amongst the stuff Timmy would collect?
3.
Q9:
1. Did Timmy ever think about collecting stamps?
2. Did Timmy consider starting a stamp collection at some point?
3.
Q10:
1. Was Timmy's baseball card collection his most expensive one?
2. Did Timmy's baseball card collection cost more money than all his other ones?
3.
Q11:
1. What was Timmy's most expensive collection?
2. Which of Timmy's collections cost him the most money?
3.
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3x87c8jfv6bluordok7ie22jtqgqse | wikipedia | Australia uses three main time zones: Australian Western Standard Time (AWST; ), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST; ), and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST; ). Time is regulated by the individual state governments, some of which observe daylight saving time (DST). Australia's external territories observe different time zones.
Standard time was introduced in the 1890s when all of the Australian colonies adopted it. Before the switch to standard time zones, each local city or town was free to determine its local time, called local mean time. Now, Western Australia uses Western Standard Time; South Australia and the Northern Territory use Central Standard Time; while New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) use Eastern Standard Time.
Daylight saving time is used in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT. It is not currently used in Western Australia, Queensland or the Northern Territory.
The standardization of time in Australia began in 1892, when surveyors from the six colonies in Australia met in Melbourne for the Intercolonial Conference of Surveyors. The delegates accepted the recommendation of the 1884 International Meridian Conference to adopt Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as the basis for standard time.
The colonies enacted time zone legislation, which took effect in February 1895. The clocks were set ahead of GMT by eight hours in Western Australia; by nine hours in South Australia (and the Northern Territory, which it governed); and by 10 hours in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. The three time zones became known as "Eastern Standard Time", "Central Standard Time", and "Western Standard Time". Broken Hill in the far west of New South Wales also adopted Central Standard Time due to it being connected by rail to Adelaide but not Sydney at the time. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the number of time zones in Australia?
2. State the number of time zones in Australia.
3.
Q2:
1. Who regulates time in Australia?
2. Who is in charge of deciding Australian time zones?
3.
Q3:
1. Does all of Australia observe DST?
2. Is daylight savings time universally observed in Australia?
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3glb5jmzfxvofaehoy7hppchmv0dg5 | race | Family traditions were important in our house, and one was more appreciated than our annual trip to the woods for the perfect Christmas tree.
"Dad, can we watch when you trim it?" my eldest son ,John ,asked on the way home.
"I won't be cutting this year," my husband said." You and your brother Dan are old enough to measure things, fit the tree to the stand and do it by yourselves. Think you boys can handle it?"
They seemed to _ in their chairs at the thought of such an amazing responsibility. "We can handle it," Dan promised. We won't let you down."
A few days before Christmas, Dan and John rushed in after school. They gathered the tools they'd need and brought them out of yard, where the tree waited. I left the older boys to their work and brought David inside for his early supper. A moment later I heard the happy sounds as the boys carried the trees into the living room. Then I heard the sound become dead silence. I hurried out to them. The tree was too short. John crossed his arm tight across his chest. His eyes were filled with angry tears.
The tree was central to our holiday, but it was not what I worried about. I didn't want the boys to feel ashamed every time they looked at it. We had a terrible problem on our hands. I couldn't lower the ceiling, and I couldn't raise the floor either. There was no way to repair the damage. If I couldn't fix the problem, maybe I could get creative with it. A thought came to my mind, which turned to the solution.
I followed them back into the living room.. "We can't make the tree taller," I said. "But we can put it on a higher position." Dan turned his head sideways, measuring the distance with his eyes . "We can put it on the coffee table and put the lights and decorations on before we lift it up . Thus, we won't need a ladder. It just might work! Let's try it!"
When my husband got home and looked at the big tree on top of the coffee table, Dan and John held their breath.
"What a good idea!" he declared, as if the boys had gone beyond all his expectations. "Why didn't I ever think of such a thing ?"
John broke into a grin. Dan's chest swelled with pride. David squealed. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What was a family tradition?
2. What did the family always do at the holidays?
3.
Q2:
1. What did the family do with the tree after they got it?
2. What did the family do with the tree once in possession of it?
3.
Q3:
1. Whose job is it generally to trim the tree?
2. Who always gets put in charge of trimming the tree?
3.
Q4:
1. Is dad trimming the tree this year?
2. Is the father going to cut the tree this year?
3.
Q5:
1. Who is trimming the tree this year?
2. Whose job is it to cut the tree this year?
3.
Q6:
1. Are Dan and John the only children?
2. Is it just Dan and John that are kids?
3.
Q7:
1. What did the mom do while the boys were trimming the tree?
2. What did the mother do as her children cut the tree?
3.
Q8:
1. How did Dan and John do cutting the tree?
2. What was the outcome of and John trimming the tree?
3.
Q9:
1. What problem did Dan and John have?
2. What was the issue with Dan and John's job?
3.
Q10:
1. How did the family fix the tree being cut too short?
2. What did the family do to resolve the tree issue?
3.
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3ql2ofsm96ikkappb6p1v33w2fnncg | wikipedia | The economy of Australia is developed and one of the largest mixed market economies in the world, with a GDP of AUD$1.69 trillion as of 2017. Australia is the second wealthiest nation in terms of wealth per adult, after Switzerland. Australia's total wealth was AUD$8.9 trillion as of June 2016. In 2016, Australia was the 14th largest national economy by nominal GDP, 20th largest by PPP-adjusted GDP, and was the 25th-largest goods exporter and 20th-largest goods importer. Australia took the record for the longest run of uninterrupted GDP growth in the developed world with the March 2017 financial quarter, the 103rd quarter and 26 years since Australia had a technical recession (two consecutive quarters of negative growth).
The Australian economy is dominated by its service sector, comprising 61.1% of the GDP and employing 79.2% of the labour force in 2016. East Asia (including ASEAN and other Northeast Asia countries) is a top export destination, accounting for about 64% of exports in 2016. Australia has the eighth highest total estimated value of natural resources, valued at US$19.9 trillion in 2016. At the height of the mining boom in 2009-10, the total value-added of the mining industry was 8.4% of GDP. Despite the recent decline in the mining sector, the Australian economy has remained resilient and stable and has not experienced a recession since July 1991. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the gross domestic product of Australia?
2. What is Australia's GDP?
3.
Q2:
1. Is Australia the largest mixed market?
2. Are there no other mixed market economies bigger than that of Australia?
3.
Q3:
1. What nation has the largest wealth per inhabitant?
2. What is the richest country per inhabitant?
3.
Q4:
1. In what year and month did Australia have a total wealth of 8.9 trillion$?
2. When exactly was Australia's total wealth valued at $8.9 trillion?
3.
Q5:
1. Did Australia ever have a record of uninterrupted GDP growth?
2. Did Australia take the record for longest run of consecutive GDP growth?
3.
Q6:
1. In what month and year did Australia experience a recession?
2. When did the Australian recession occur?
3.
Q7:
1. Has Australia undergone a recession since that of 1991?
2. Have there been other recessions in Australia since July 1991?
3.
Q8:
1. What is Australia's rank in value of natural resources?
2. What place is Australia in worldwide with respect to its natural resources?
3.
Q9:
1. How much are Australia's natural resources valued at?
2. What is the worth in USD of Australia's natural resources?
3.
Q10:
1. In what year were Australia's natural resources valued at US $19.9 trillion?
2. What was the year when Australia's natural resources were supposed to be worth US $19.9 trillion?
3.
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3l2is5hsfaig646pxxa1p9p29dmnue | wikipedia | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (abbreviated as MGM or M-G-M, also known as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or simply Metro, and for a former interval known as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, or MGM/UA) is an American media company, involved primarily in the production and distribution of feature films and television programs.
Once the largest, most glamorous, and most revered film studio, MGM was founded in 1924 when the entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures, and Louis B. Mayer Pictures. Its headquarters are in Beverly Hills, California. It is one of the world's oldest film studios.
In 1971, it was announced that MGM would merge with 20th Century Fox, a plan which never came into fruition. Over the next thirty-nine years, the studio was bought and sold at various points in its history until, on November 3, 2010, MGM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. MGM emerged from bankruptcy on December 20, 2010, at which time the executives of Spyglass Entertainment, Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum, became co-chairmen and co-CEOs of the holding company of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
As of 2017, MGM co-produces, co-finances, and co-distributes a majority of its films with Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros.
MGM Resorts International, a Las Vegas-based hotel and casino company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MGM", is not currently affiliated with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is MGM short for?
2. What is meant by the acronym MGM
3.
Q2:
1. Does MGM operate out of Australia?
2. Is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer an Australian based company?
3.
Q3:
1. Where is MGM based out of?
2. What country does Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer operate in?
3.
Q4:
1. What does MGM specialize in?
2. What is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's area of speciality?
3.
Q5:
1. Where are Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's headquarters?
2. What city is MGM based in?
3.
Q6:
1. Has MGM only been around for a short period of time?
2. Is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer a newer group?
3.
Q7:
1. Who did Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer merge with?
2. What company was MGM combined with?
3.
Q8:
1. When was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer created?
2. What was the year of MGM's establishment?
3.
Q9:
1. Who is MGM's partner in 2017?
2. Who does Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer work with in 2017?
3.
Q10:
1. Is MGM associated with any hotels?
2. Are there hotels that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a part of?
3.
Q11:
1. Did Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ever file for bankruptcy?
2. Did MGM ever run out of money?
3.
Q12:
1. When did Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer file for bankruptcy?
2. What was the year when MGM ran out of money?
3.
Q13:
1. Did Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer come out of bankruptcy the same year they filed?
2. Did MGM emerge from bankruptcy in 2010?
3.
Q14:
1. Who helped Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer emerge from bankruptcy?
2. Who aided MGM in getting out of bankruptcy?
3.
Q15:
1. Who became chairs, etc, of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer?
2. Who were named the chairs of MGM, amongst other titles?
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36wlnqg78zaxgzk647qnuw356ureb0 | race | Isabella Stewart was born in New York City in 1840. Her father made a great deal of money in trade. During school,her parents took her to Italy to explore the country's many cultural treasures. One of the private art collections Isabella visited in Milan had a deep influence on her. She wrote to her friends about her dream of owning a house one day with an art collection like the one she had seen in Italy. In Paris, Isabella became a close friend of one of her classmates, Julia Gardner, whose family was from Boston. Julia would later introduce Isabella to her brother, Jack. In 1860, Isabella Stewart married Jack Gardner. The couple had too much art to fit inside their home. So they decided to start planning a museum. Mrs. Gardner didn't like the cold and empty spaces of many museums during her time. She wanted a warm museum filled with light. She once said that she decided years ago that _ . America was a young country developing quickly in other areas. But the country needed more chances for people to see beautiful examples of art. After her husband's death in 1898, Isabella knew she had no time to lose in building her museum. She bought land, hired a building designer, and supervised every detail of her museum's construction. Mrs. Gardner opened her museum on January 1,1903. The museum was then called Fenway Court. She invited her friends that night for a special musical performance. The next month, she opened the museum to the public. At first, visits were limited to twenty days out of the year. Visitors paid one dollar to enter. Isabella Stewart Gardner died in 1924 in Boston. In her will, she left the museum a million dollars and a series of requirements about how it should be managed. One requirement is that the permanent collection cannot be changed. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What was Isabella Stewart's place of birth?
2. What city was Isabella Stewart born in?
3.
Q2:
1. What was the year of Isabella Stewart's birth?
2. When was Isabella Stewart born?
3.
Q3:
1. What country did Isabella Stewart explore as a child?
2. What country did Isabella Stewart travel around in her youth?
3.
Q4:
1. What collection did Isabella Stewart visit in Milan?
2. Which Milanese collection did Isabella Stewart go to?
3.
Q5:
1. Where did Isabella Stewart meet Julia Gardner?
2. What was the location of Isabella Stewart's meet up with Julia Garner?
3.
Q6:
1. Who was Isabella Stewart introduced to at some point?
2. What man did Isabella Stewart eventually meet?
3.
Q7:
1. What did Isabella Stewart become after meeting Jack?
2. What did meeting Jack turn Isabella Stewart into?
3.
Q8:
1. Was Isabella Gardner a fan of empty museum spaces?
2. Were empty museum spaces pleasing to Isabella Gardner?
3.
Q9:
1. Did Isabella Gardner find America to be rich in art?
2. Was Isabella Gardner impresseed with the amount of art in the United States?
3.
Q10:
1. In what year did Isabella Gardner's husband pass?
2. When did Jack Gardner die?
3.
Q11:
1. What did Isabella Gardner do shortly after her husband's passing?
2. What did Isabella Gardner do just after Jack died?
3.
Q12:
1. What was the name of Isabella Gardner's museum?
2. What name did Isabella Gardner give to her museum?
3.
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37z929rlg98ym4j55o1dj7d6d2ltsb | race | It is well known that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of all time and he was also a really great person. Here are some interesting things about him. When Einstein started to work in America, someone asked him what he needed. He said he needed a desk, some paper and a pencil. He also asked for a big waste-paper basket to hold all of his mistakes. This shows that he knew even the cleverest man in the world can only learn by making mistakes. Einstein regarded time as very important. He never wore socks and he thought putting on socks was a waste of time as people already wore shoes. He also thought it was a waste of time remembering things that could quickly be found in a book. That's why he never remembered his own phone number, which was in the phone book. He knew what was worth remembering. It is true that if we are going to do great things in our lives, we can not waste our time. Einstein liked to joke too. Once in an exam a student asked him why all the questions were the same as last year's. Einstein replied the questions were the same but the answers were different! ,A, B, C, D,,. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who is the scientist at hand?
2. Which scientist does the passage discuss?
3.
Q2:
1. What country did Albert Einstein work in?
2. In what nation was Albert Einstein employed?
3.
Q3:
1. Did Albert Einstein ever make mistakes?
2. Was Albert Einstein sometimes wrong?
3.
Q4:
1. Did Albert Einstein admit when he was wrong?
2. Did Albert Einstein own up to his mistakes?
3.
Q5:
1. Did Albert Einstein like to waste time?
2. Was Albert Einstein a fan of being lazy?
3.
Q6:
1. Did Albert Einstein think everything should be remembered?
2. Was having a good memory important to Albert Einstein?
3.
Q7:
1. Did Albert Einstein have any quirks regarding his clothing?
2. Did Albert Einstein do anything weird regarding his clothes?
3.
Q8:
1. What is something Albert Einstein never wore?
2. What clothing did Albert Einstein refuse to don?
3.
Q9:
1. Why didn't Albert Einstein wear socks?
2. What was Albert Einstein's reason for shunning socks?
3.
Q10:
1. Did Albert Einstein memorize his phone number?
2. Did Albert Einstein know his phone number by heart?
3.
Q11:
1. Why Didn't Albert Einstein memorize his phone number?
2. What was Albert Einstein's reason for not knowing his phone number by heart?
3.
Q12:
1. Why did Albert Einstein need a trash can as he worked?
2. What made having a trash bin important for Albert Einstein when he was working?
3.
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33ppungg385i71srwrqqfl9rcvizr1 | cnn | Sen. Ted Cruz slammed the White House on Tuesday for a "failure of leadership" as President Barack Obama prepares to nominate his administration's fourth defense secretary.
The Texas Republican, who is considering a 2016 run in hopes of heading his own White House administration, called the unusually high turnover at the helm of the Defense Department emblematic of a White House that puts politics above U.S. national security.
"It seems what the administration is looking for is a defense secretary who will follow the orders of a political White House rather than focus on defending the national security interests of this country," Cruz said. "At a time when the threats are this grave, we shouldn't see turnover at the Defense Department than one has at a typical Burger King."
Cruz said he did not know Ashton Carter, the former No. 2 man at the Pentagon who is expected to be Obama's nominee to succeed Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, but Cruz said he looks forward to learning more about Carter and his "good reputation."
But Cruz emphasized he was unsettled to see several potential picks pull their names out of the running to head the department, including former Pentagon official Michele Flournoy and Sen. Jack Reed.
"It says something that so many people are saying, 'No, thank you, I don't want to serve in an administration that overrides the Defense Department, that treats the defense secretary as subservient to political lackeys in the White House," Cruz said.
Cruz made the remarks Tuesday at an event cosponsored by Concerned Veterans of America and the conservative publication The Weekly Standard during which he bore out his hawkish foreign policy and staked out positions starkly in contrast to Obama. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How many secretaries of defense has Barack Obama already nominated this term?
2. What's the number of people that have received a nomination for secretary of defense during Obama's current term?
3.
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3vnl7uk1xfjpizejz41ec8urocitfj | gutenberg | CHAPTER L
Mrs Dale Is Thankful for a Good Thing
On that day they dined early at the Small House, as they had been in the habit of doing since the packing had commenced. And after dinner Mrs Dale went through the gardens, up to the other house, with a written note in her hand. In that note she had told Lady Julia, with many protestations of gratitude, that Lily was unable to go out so soon after her illness, and that she herself was obliged to stay with Lily. She explained also, that the business of moving was in hand, and that, therefore, she could not herself accept the invitation. But her other daughter, she said, would be very happy to accompany her uncle to Guestwick Manor. Then, without closing her letter, she took it up to the squire in order that it might be decided whether it would or would not suit his views. It might well be that he would not care to go to Lord De Guest's with Bell alone.
"Leave it with me," he said; "that is, if you do not object."
"Oh dear, no!"
"I'll tell you the plain truth at once, Mary. I shall go over myself with it, and see the earl. Then I will decline it or not, according to what passes between me and him. I wish Lily would have gone."
"Ah! she could not."
"I wish she could. I wish she could. I wish she could." As he repeated the words over and over again, there was an eagerness in his voice that filled Mrs Dale's heart with tenderness towards him. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Where did everyone dine?
2. Where did dinner take place?
3.
Q2:
1. When did dinner start?
2. At what point did everyone begin dining?
3.
Q3:
1. Who had information to transmit?
2. What was the name of the person that delivered a message?
3.
Q4:
1. Who was unable to participate?
2. Who was being prevented from taking part?
3.
Q5:
1. Why couldn't Lily and Mrs. Dale participate?
2. What was preventing Lily and Mrs. Dale from participating?
3.
Q6:
1. Why couldn't Lily and Mrs. Dale participate, besides Lily's illness?
2. What was preventing Lily and Mrs. Dale from participating, other than Lily's sickness?
3.
Q7:
1. Why couldn't Lily and Mrs. Dale participate, besides Mrs. Dale having to care for Lily?
2. What was preventing Lily and Mrs. Dale from participating, other than Mrs. Dale caring Lily's sickness?
3.
Q8:
1. Who could go to Guestwick Manor?
2. Who was able to travel to Guestwick Manor?
3.
Q9:
1. Where is Mrs. Dale's daughter and her uncle going?
2. To what location are Mrs. Dale's daughter and her uncle traveling?
3.
Q10:
1. How was Mrs. Dale's message received?
2. What was the response to Mrs. Dale's missive?
3.
Q11:
1. Did Mrs. Dale like the gentleman?
2. Was Mrs. Dale fond of the man?
3.
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3un61f00hwpk0n82p3jaqh2wbkm5ro | wikipedia | Communications in Somalia encompasses the communications services and capacity of Somalia. Telecommunications, internet, radio, print, television and postal services in the nation are largely concentrated in the private sector. Several of the telecom firms have begun expanding their activities abroad. The Federal government operates two official radio and television networks, which exist alongside a number of private and foreign stations. Print media in the country is also progressively giving way to news radio stations and online portals, as internet connectivity and access increases. Additionally, the national postal service is slated to be officially relaunched in 2013 after a long absence. In 2012, a National Communications Act was also approved by Cabinet members, which lays the foundation for the establishment of a National Communications regulator in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors.
After the start of the civil war, various new telecommunications companies began to spring up in the country and competed to provide missing infrastructure. Somalia now offers some of the most technologically advanced and competitively priced telecommunications and internet services in the world. Funded by Somali entrepreneurs and backed by expertise from China, Korea and Europe, these nascent telecommunications firms offer affordable mobile phone and internet services that are not available in many other parts of the continent. Customers can conduct money transfers (such as through the popular Dahabshiil) and other banking activities via mobile phones, as well as easily gain wireless Internet access. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What device is used to transfer money?
2. What is the mechanism for transferring money?
3.
Q2:
1. What is amoney transfer app?
2. What phone application can transfer funds?
3.
Q3:
1. Is Dahabshiil popular?
2. Do lots of people use Dahabshiil?
3.
Q4:
1. What can be gained using Dahabshiil?
2. What does Dahabshiil offer?
3.
Q5:
1. Is Dahabshiil hard to get?
2. Is it difficult to obtain Dahabshiil?
3.
Q6:
1. What nation is struggling with communication services?
2. What country is having a hard time with communication services?
3.
Q7:
1. How many networks does Somalia have?
2. How many networks are present in Somalia?
3.
Q8:
1. What countries do experts come from?
2. What countries have communications expertise?
3.
Q9:
1. Who funds Somali communications firms?
2. Who is giving money to Somali communications firms?
3.
Q10:
1. When is postal service going to start back up in Somalia?
2. In what year is the postal service relaunching in Somalia?
3.
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32utubmz7gweia6szxfxu0rr6qhbvs | race | Fifty-two years ago in the USA, a little black girl named Ruby Bridges arrived at her new primary school. The school was in New Orleans, Louisiana.
As she walked toward the school's front door, an angry crowd of people shouted at her. United States marshals walked with her. A marshal is a police officer. They were there to protect the first grader. That's because the people didn't want Ruby to go inside the school. But the 6-year-old walked into the school anyway. As she did, she marched into history books.
The day was Nov. 14, 1960. On that morning, little Ruby became one of the first African Americans to attend an all-white primary school in the South.
Before then, the law in many states said that black children could not attend the same schools as white children. People of different races also had to use separate public restrooms. It was called segregation. That is when people of different races are kept separate.
U.S. leaders worked to end segregation. They helped bring civil rights to all Americans. Those are the rights mean that all people should be treated equally. A few months before Ruby started school, a federal court had just ordered an end to school segregation in New Orleans.
By the time Ruby started the second grade, there were no more angry people outside her school. There were other African American students in her class. Today, children of all races go to school together.
Bridges said she was never scared to go to school during the first grade. She wasn't really afraid and she didn't really know what was going on at the time. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What was the name of the girl that arrived at her new school?
2. Who got to her new school?
3.
Q2:
1. When did Ruby Bridges arrive at her new school?
2. On what date did Ruby Bridges get to her new school?
3.
Q3:
1. Where did Ruby Bridges go to school?
2. What was the location of Ruby Bridges' new school?
3.
Q4:
1. Were people happy that Ruby Bridges was at her new school?
2. Did Ruby Bridges receive a kind welcome at her new school?
3.
Q5:
1. Did Ruby Bridges have bodyguards?
2. Were there people assigned to protect Ruby Bridges?
3.
Q6:
1. Who was assigned to protect Ruby Bridges?
2. Who served as Ruby Bridges' bodyguards?
3.
Q7:
1. What grade was Ruby Bridges in?
2. What was Ruby Bridges' year in school?
3.
Q8:
1. Was Ruby Bridges five?
2. Did Ruby Bridges start her new school at the age of 5?
3.
Q9:
1. Was Ruby Bridges black?
2. Was Ruby Bridges African American?
3.
Q10:
1. What was Ruby Bridges one of the first people to do?
2. What did Ruby Bridges do before nearly anyone else?
3.
Q11:
1. Did the law used to keep black children out of white schools?
2. Was there a law that segregated schools on a racial basis?
3.
Q12:
1. What was the name for keeping black children out of white schools?
2. What was separating black and white children by school called?
3.
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3xxu1swe8mvt6z0kqmrcewhvu8sa05 | wikipedia | The boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater Manchester border were added to the new non-metropolitan county of Cheshire. The urban districts of Barnoldswick and Earby, Bowland Rural District and the parishes of Bracewell and Brogden and Salterforth from Skipton Rural District in the West Riding of Yorkshire became part of the new Lancashire. One parish, Simonswood, was transferred from the borough of Knowsley in Merseyside to the district of West Lancashire in 1994. In 1998 Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen became independent unitary authorities.
The Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county palatine boundaries remain the same as the historic boundaries. As a result, the High Sheriffs for Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside are appointed "within the Duchy and County Palatine of Lancaster". QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is one of the royal duchies called?
2. State the name of one royal duchy.
3.
Q2:
1. Where are the royal duchies?
2. What is the location of the royal duchies?
3.
Q3:
1. What country are the royal duchies in?
2. What nation contains royal duchies?
3.
Q4:
1. How many boroughs did Merseyside have?
2. What was the number of boroughs inside Merseyside?
3.
Q5:
1. During what decade did administrative boundaries change?
2. When were changes made to administrative boundaries?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the mechanism for appointing high sheriffs?
2. How do high sheriffs get their positions?
3.
Q7:
1. What parish changed boroughs?
2. Which parish was sent from one borough to another?
3.
Q8:
1. When was Simonswood transferred?
2. In what year did Simonswood change boroughs?
3.
Q9:
1. What were transformed into independent unitary authorities in 1998?
2. In 1998, what took on the status of independent unitary authorities?
3.
Q10:
1. What districts were incorporated into the new Lancashire?
2. What districts did the new Lancashire include?
3.
Q11:
1. What boundaries are the same as the old ones?
2. What boundaries have not changed?
3.
Q12:
1. Did Greater Manchester contain successor boroughs?
2. Could successor boroughs be found within Greater Manchester?
3.
Q13:
1. Which successor boroughs started with a "B"?
2. What was the name of the successor boroughs whose first letter was "B"?
3.
Q14:
1. Which boroughs could be found south of the new Merseyside/Greater Manchester border?
2. What boroughs was the new Merseyside/Greater Manchester border north of?
3.
Q15:
1. What were Warrington and Widnes added to?
2. What did Warrington and Widnes become a part of?
3.
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3hmvi3qicjsu96j52b9svnic1q9y1b | gutenberg | CHAPTER IX
MERVO CHANGES ITS CONSTITUTION
Humor, if one looks into it, is principally a matter of retrospect. In after years John was wont to look back with amusement on the revolution which ejected him from the throne of his ancestors. But at the time its mirthfulness did not appeal to him. He was in a frenzy of restlessness. He wanted Betty. He wanted to see her and explain. Explanations could not restore him to the place he had held in her mind, but at least they would show her that he was not the thing he had appeared.
Mervo had become a prison. He ached for America. But, before he could go, this matter of the Casino must be settled. It was obvious that it could only be settled in one way. He did not credit his subjects with the high-mindedness that puts ideals first and money after. That military and civilians alike would rally to a man round Mr. Scobell and the Casino he was well aware. But this did not affect his determination to remain till the last. If he went now, he would be like a boy who makes a runaway ring at the doorbell. Until he should receive formal notice of dismissal, he must stay, although every day had forty-eight hours and every hour twice its complement of weary minutes.
So he waited, chafing, while Mervo examined the situation, turned it over in its mind, discussed it, slept upon it, discussed it again, and displayed generally that ponderous leisureliness which is the Mervian's birthright. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who did John desire?
2. Who was coveted by John?
3.
Q2:
1. Why did John want Betty?
2. What was John's reason for coveting Betty?
3.
Q3:
1. Where was John?
2. What was John's location?
3.
Q4:
1. What did John compare Mervo to?
2. What did John say that Mervo was like?
3.
Q5:
1. Did John abandon his position?
2. Did John prematurely leave his post?
3.
Q6:
1. What was John's reason for staying where he was?
2. Why didn't John abandon his post?
3.
Q7:
1. What did John need to resolve?
2. What did John need to find a solution for?
3.
Q8:
1. Where did John want to be?
2. What country did John wish to travel to?
3.
Q9:
1. Who else was involved alongside John?
2. Who appears in the passage besides John and Betty?
3.
Q10:
1. Who rallied around Mr. Scobell?
2. Whose support did Mr. Scobell have?
3.
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3gdtjdapvubcqpecituwg2id6s3m87 | mctest | It was a cold day when John made up his mind to go outside and check the fence. There had been things missing from the back yard, and he was starting to think there was a criminal at work. He put on his coat and started walking through the snow back to the long metal fence at the back of the yard. It seemed like a lot longer walk than last summer when it was hot.
Sure enough, he found how the crook had gotten in. A tree, weighted down by the snow, had fallen on the fence on a windy day and broken a section. He got out his toolbox, and with a tool, cut some sections of wire. He used the wires to fix the fence.
Now, it was time to catch the crook. Sure enough, he saw tracks heading to and from the fence. But they weren't a crook's footprints. It had been a raccoon that had been stealing things from his yard. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What kind of day was it?
2. What was the state of the weather?
3.
Q2:
1. Who was the criminal?
2. Who had been causing mischief?
3.
Q3:
1. What tumbled onto the fence?
2. What weighted down the fence after it fell?
3.
Q4:
1. What item of clothing did John put on?
2. What did John don?
3.
Q5:
1. What material was the fence made out of?
2. What had the fence been constructed from?
3.
Q6:
1. Did the walk seem to go on forever?
2. Was it a walk that was talking awhile?
3.
Q7:
1. What did John use to fix the fence?
2. How was John able to repair the fence?
3.
Q8:
1. What did John use to cut the wire?
2. How was John able to get smaller sections of the wire?
3.
Q9:
1. Where did John get his tool from?
2. Where were John's tools stored?
3.
Q10:
1. What did John see heading to and from the fence?
2. What did John notice going back and forth between the fence?
3.
Q11:
1. What location ahd things been taken from?
2. Where did someone pilfer materials from?
3.
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3e337gfol98x1m5udslkluobzvzgne | gutenberg | CHAPTER 34
Mrs. John Dashwood had so much confidence in her husband's judgment, that she waited the very next day both on Mrs. Jennings and her daughter; and her confidence was rewarded by finding even the former, even the woman with whom her sisters were staying, by no means unworthy her notice; and as for Lady Middleton, she found her one of the most charming women in the world!
Lady Middleton was equally pleased with Mrs. Dashwood. There was a kind of cold hearted selfishness on both sides, which mutually attracted them; and they sympathised with each other in an insipid propriety of demeanor, and a general want of understanding.
The same manners, however, which recommended Mrs. John Dashwood to the good opinion of Lady Middleton did not suit the fancy of Mrs. Jennings, and to HER she appeared nothing more than a little proud-looking woman of uncordial address, who met her husband's sisters without any affection, and almost without having anything to say to them; for of the quarter of an hour bestowed on Berkeley Street, she sat at least seven minutes and a half in silence.
Elinor wanted very much to know, though she did not chuse to ask, whether Edward was then in town; but nothing would have induced Fanny voluntarily to mention his name before her, till able to tell her that his marriage with Miss Morton was resolved on, or till her husband's expectations on Colonel Brandon were answered; because she believed them still so very much attached to each other, that they could not be too sedulously divided in word and deed on every occasion. The intelligence however, which SHE would not give, soon flowed from another quarter. Lucy came very shortly to claim Elinor's compassion on being unable to see Edward, though he had arrived in town with Mr. and Mrs. Dashwood. He dared not come to Bartlett's Buildings for fear of detection, and though their mutual impatience to meet, was not to be told, they could do nothing at present but write. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who felt mutual attraction?
2. Who really liked one another?
3.
Q2:
1. Why were Lady Middleton and Mrs. Dashwood mutually attracted to one another?
2. Why was there affection between Lady Middleton and Mrs. Dashwood?
3.
Q3:
1. Did Lady Middleton and Mrs. Dashwood understand each other?
2. Did Lady Middleton and Mrs. Dashwood make sense to one another?
3.
Q4:
1. Who was sure about what her husband was doing?
2. Who felt assured in her husband's decisions?
3.
Q5:
1. What did Mrs. John Dashwood think of other women?
2. What was Mrs. John Dashwood's opinion of the other woman?
3.
Q6:
1. Was Edgar present?
2. Was Edgar visiting the city?
3.
Q7:
1. Did Edward arrive in the city?
2. Was Edward in town?
3.
Q8:
1. What did Edward avoid?
2. What did Edward stay away from?
3.
Q9:
1. Was Edward afraid?
2. Did Edward feel frightened?
3.
Q10:
1. What frightened Edward?
2. What was Edward scared of?
3.
Q11:
1. What was the only thing Edward could do?
2. What was Edward's only option?
3.
Q12:
1. Who did Edward arrive in the city with?
2. Who accompanied Edward to the city?
3.
Q13:
1. Who couldn't see Edward?
2. Who was unable to view Edward?
3.
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3ii4upycoj7fsz8vructj3gjso8qdo | gutenberg | CHAPTER X
THE WIDENING CIRCLE
It was very burdensome to Ursula, that she was the eldest of the family. By the time she was eleven, she had to take to school Gudrun and Theresa and Catherine. The boy, William, always called Billy, so that he should not be confused with his father, was a lovable, rather delicate child of three, so he stayed at home as yet. There was another baby girl, called Cassandra.
The children went for a time to the little church school just near the Marsh. It was the only place within reach, and being so small, Mrs. Brangwen felt safe in sending her children there, though the village boys did nickname Ursula "Urtler", and Gudrun "Good-runner", and Theresa "Tea-pot".
Gudrun and Ursula were co-mates. The second child, with her long, sleepy body and her endless chain of fancies, would have nothing to do with realities. She was not for them, she was for her own fancies. Ursula was the one for realities. So Gudrun left all such to her elder sister, and trusted in her implicitly, indifferently. Ursula had a great tenderness for her co-mate sister.
It was no good trying to make Gudrun responsible. She floated along like a fish in the sea, perfect within the medium of her own difference and being. Other existence did not trouble her. Only she believed in Ursula, and trusted to Ursula.
The eldest child was very much fretted by her responsibility for the other young ones. Especially Theresa, a sturdy, bold-eyed thing, had a faculty for warfare. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the chapter at hand?
2. Which numeral is associated with the chapter?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the chapter?
2. What title does the chapter bear?
3.
Q3:
1. Who was the baby?
2. What was the infant called?
3.
Q4:
1. What was Billy's age?
2. How old was William?
3.
Q5:
1. What was the dad's name?
2. Who was the father?
3.
Q6:
1. Which child was eldest?
2. What was the name of the oldest child?
3.
Q7:
1. How many children did Ursula take to school?
2. What was the number of kids that Ursula accompanied to school?
3.
Q8:
1. What school did the children attend for a bit?
2. What kind of school did the kids go to for a moment?
3.
Q9:
1. Why was Mrs. Brangwen okay with the school?
2. What reassured the mother regarding the school?
3.
Q10:
1. What was an activity of the village boys?
2. What did the young men of the village get up to?
3.
Q11:
1. What was Ursula's nickname?
2. What did the village boys nickname Ursula?
3.
Q12:
1. What was Gudrun's nickname?
2. What did the village boys nickname Gudrun?
3.
Q13:
1. What was Theresa's nickname?
2. What did the village boys nickname Theresa?
3.
Q14:
1. What made it impossible for Gudrun to act correctly?
2. What prevented Gudrun from doing as she should?
3.
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3tem0pf1q5xr463wawie4xp1eab0dg | gutenberg | CHAPTER XVIII: DOUBLE, DOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE
'Truly the tender mercies of the weak, As of the wicked, are but cruel.'
And how did Lilias show that she had been truly benefited by her sorrows? Did she fall back into her habits of self-indulgence, or did she run into ill-directed activity, selfish as her indolence, because only gratifying the passion of the moment?
Those who lived with her saw but little change; kind-hearted and generous she had ever been, and many had been her good impulses, so that while she daily became more steady in well-doing, and exerting herself on principle, no one remarked it, and no one entered into the struggles which it cost her to tame her impetuosity, or force herself to do what was disagreeable to herself, and might offend Emily.
However, Emily could forgive a great deal when she found that Lily was ready to take any part of the business of the household and schoolroom, which she chose to impose upon her, without the least objection, yet to leave her to assume as much of the credit of managing as she chose--to have no will or way of her own, and to help her to keep her wardrobe in order.
The schoolroom was just now more of a labour than had ever been the case, at least to one who, like Lilias, if she did a thing at all, would not be satisfied with half doing it. Phyllis was not altered, except that she cried less, and had in a great measure cured herself of dawdling habits and tricks, by her honest efforts to obey well- remembered orders of Eleanor's; but still her slowness and dulness were trying to her teachers, and Lily had often to reproach herself for being angry with her 'when she was doing her best.' QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who was okay with letting a lot of things go?
2. What was the name of the very forgiving person?
3.
Q2:
1. Who did Emily forgive?
2. Who received pardon from Emily?
3.
Q3:
1. Did Lilias historically have a generous spirit?
2. Had Lilias' previous routines been generous to others?
3.
Q4:
1. Did those who lived with Lilias remark a large change in her?
2. Did Lilias' housemates see a big difference in her?
3.
Q5:
1. How many places was Lilias ready to participate in helping with?
2. In what number of contexts was Lilias ready to lend a hand?
3.
Q6:
1. What was Lily ready to help with?
2. What did Lily resolve to aid with?
3.
Q7:
1. Was the household or the schoolroom more work?
2. Was there more to do in the house or in the schoolroom?
3.
Q8:
1. Did Lilias only do jobs halfway through?
2. Did Lilias only put in 50% effort to what she did?
3.
Q9:
1. Who attempted to follow directions?
2. Who tried to do as they were told?
3.
Q10:
1. Whose directives did Lily attempt to follow?
2. Who did Lily try and comply with?
3.
Q11:
1. Who had to remind herself not to get mad at the slow girl?
2. Who had to tell herself to stay calm?
3.
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3z7ishfuh0vcpwdvxikqo4emmy58zz | cnn | (CNN) -- It was a case of déjà vu at Cheltenham on Wednesday as Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins took the opening race for a second day in a row.
Favorite Faugheen proved too classy for rivals in the Novices' Hurdle, powering away from Ballyalton and Rathvinden to land another win for flamboyant American owner Rich Ricci.
"Gosh, that was magic wasn't it?" former banker Ricci told reporters. "He was just brilliant. He's been a very hard horse to keep right but Willie and Ruby have done a fantastic job with him."
Sprinter Sacre, one of the brightest stars of National Hunt racing, is sadly absent from this year's Festival as vets continue to ponder his irregular heartbeat, but the magnificent Selle Francais did have a representative in the winners' enclosure in the shape of jockey Nico de Boinville.
Sprinter Sacre's regular work rider got up on Whisper to deny AP McCoy on Get Me Out of Here in a photo finish in the day's main handicap.
Beating perennial Champion jockey McCoy added to the pleasure for amateur De Boinville, who said:"I was very, very worried when I could see him coming up to me, but it's such a great feeling when they jump and travel as well as my horse did. I didn't have a clue that I'd won -- you don't dream this sort of thing happens."
In the day's feature race, the Queen Mother Champion Chase, Sire de Grugy produced the fairytale ending that connections and neutrals were hoping for by running away with the title by six lengths from Somersby and Module. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What were the names of the people that took the opening race?
2. Who did the opening race go to?
3.
Q2:
1. Who wasn't at the festival?
2. Who did not attend this year's festival?
3.
Q3:
1. Who got their fairytale ending?
2. Who did things end up well for?
3.
Q4:
1. Who did a really good job?
2. Who was a stunner?
3.
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3xiqgxaumc8jkn8xmv4zdj2g24m7xe | cnn | (CNN) -- "You are obviously, to me, always going to be The Dude," Piers Morgan said to Jeff Bridges, referring to the actor's title role in the 1998 Coen brothers movie, "The Big Lebowski."
The Oscar-winning actor is a guest on Thursday's "Piers Morgan Tonight." Bridges, who took a year off from movies to focus on his music career, will release his self-titled album August 16.
"You're The Dude," continued Morgan. "To millions of people around the world, Jeff Bridges, you will always be The Dude. I can't pretend anything else."
The CNN host proudly stated that he "ritually" watches "Lebowski" annually.
Bridges said from the moment he read the script, he knew the film was destined to be a classic.
"I read that thing and I, you know, it made me laugh -- all the way through it," said Bridges.
"John Goodman came out with a great quote about your performance," said Morgan. "He said, 'It's like watching a diamond cutter. When you look at the diamond, you don't think of the work, you just notice there are no flaws.' "
Bridges, whose Hollywood career has spanned some 40 years and 60 films, openly admitted that he owes his great success to his veteran actor dad, Lloyd Bridges.
"I'm a product of nepotism," said Bridges. "My dad, you know... the hardest thing about acting as a profession is getting the break."
When Morgan pointed out Bridges' reputation as "the nicest guy in show business," the younger Bridges again credited his father's guidance. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who will Piers Morgan always view as The Dude?
2. Who can Piers Morgan only see as The Dude?
3.
Q2:
1. What does The Dude refer to?
2. What is The Dude a reference to?
3.
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3aajc4i4fgs19d9eomhhdun017ejz4 | mctest | Bob was flying a toy plane in his yard. He was having a great time! Bob had a dog and a cat that were also playing in the yard. He was also singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Bob flew his toy plane too high. It landed on the roof of his house. Bob asked his dad to get it. Bob's dad said he had to borrow a ladder from next door. Bob's dad took a walk next door. On the way, Bob's dad waited for a duck to cross the road. Finally, Bob's dad went next door and asked his neighbor, Frank, for a ladder. Frank gave the ladder to Bob's dad. Frank also gave Bob's dad a toy car, a toy train, a toy boat, and a coloring book that Bob could play with in case he couldn't get the plane. Bob's dad walked back to the house. Bob's dad climbed the ladder and took the plane from the roof. Bob laughed and flew the plane again. Afterward, they wanted to go to the beach. Bob wanted to bring his bicycle. Bob's dad wanted to bring a towel and beach ball. They made a big sand castle. They saw a seagull walking on the sand. It was getting late, so they went home and turned on the TV for a little bit. They then went to bed, looking forward to another day of fun tomorrow! QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How many animals live with Bob?
2. What is the number of pets in Bob's life?
3.
Q2:
1. In what location did Bob's toy plane land?
2. In what spot did Bob's toy plane come back to Earth?
3.
Q3:
1. Did Bob climb on the roof and get his toy plane?
2. Did Bob go to the roof to find his toy plane?
3.
Q4:
1. Who climbed on the roof to get the plane?
2. Who rescued Bob's plane from the roof?
3.
Q5:
1. Did Bob's dad have a ladder?
2. Was Bob's father in possession of a ladder?
3.
Q6:
1. Who lent Bob's dad a ladder?
2. Who did Bob's father borrow a ladder from?
3.
Q7:
1. What was walking across the street as Bob's dad went to his neighbors?
2. Who was going across the road at the same time Bob's father went to Franks?
3.
Q8:
1. What was Frank's reason for giving Bob's father toys and a coloring book?
2. Why did Bob's dad receive toys and a book to color in from Frank?
3.
Q9:
1. Did it anger Bob's dad to get the plane off the roof?
2. Was Bob's dad in a bad mood regarding getting on the roof for the plane?
3.
Q10:
1. Where did Bob and his father go after flying the plane?
2. After they'd flown the plane, where did Bob and his dad go next?
3.
Q11:
1. Who wanted to take a bicycle to the beach?
2. Who wished to go to the beach with their bike?
3.
Q12:
1. What animal did Bob and his father see at the beach?
2. What beach creature was spotted by Bob and his dad?
3.
Q13:
1. What did Bob and his father do when they returned to their house?
2. What did Bob and his dad do once they got back home?
3.
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3wev0ko0omsr5fn8jy1ye3vk90xdsf | cnn | (CNN) -- Four months after a criminal investigation began into the disappearance of an Oregon boy, officials continue to ask the public for leads and tips.
Thursday marks Kyron Horman's 8th birthday. Desiree Young, Kyron's biological mother, said she will celebrate the birthday by releasing red balloons outside a church in Medford, Oregon.
His stepmother, Terri Horman, said she dropped him off at Skyline Elementary School on the morning of June 4. She has been the subject of intense scrutiny for several months.
In divorce filings, her ex-husband, Kaine Horman, said he believes that Terri Horman "is involved" in the boy's disappearance.
Court documents also allege Terri Horman attempted to hire a man to kill her husband.
Meanwhile, Skyline Elementary began its first day of classes for the year on Tuesday with additional security measures to protect the children and staff.
In a letter to parents, Principal Ben Keefer said video cameras will be installed this weekend at Skyline.
"These cameras will show external views of the building as well as the main hallway," he wrote.
Also, security procedures will be reviewed to ensure they are effective, he added.
Tributes, messages, posters and cards that adorned a "Wall of Hope" for Kyron were moved from school property to a fence outside a nearby fire station, said the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.
"We're happy that the fire district can provide this service to the community," said Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Communications Officer Brian Barker. "Our hearts go out to Kyron's family and we all hope for a positive resolution to this case." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who was abducted?
2. What was the name of the person who was taken?
3.
Q2:
1. Who dropped Kyron Horman off at school?
2. Who took Kyron Horman to his classes?
3.
Q3:
1. Who does Kaine Horman suspect in the disappearance of hisson?
2. Who does Kaine Horman believe abducted Kyron?
3.
Q4:
1. Who attempted to murder Terri Horman's ex husband?
2. Who tried to kill a man?
3.
Q5:
1. What did Kyron Horman's school put up for him?
2. What was Kyron Horman's school decorated with in honor of him?
3.
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3k3r2qnk8b3vh22vwnrw78ui4f69uk | wikipedia | Bush's margin of victory in the popular vote was the smallest ever for a reelected incumbent president, but marked the first time since his father's victory 16 years prior that a candidate won a majority of the popular vote. The electoral map closely resembled that of 2000, with only three states changing sides: New Mexico and Iowa voted Republican in 2004 after having voted Democratic in 2000, while New Hampshire voted Democratic in 2004 after previously voting Republican. In the Electoral College, Bush received 286 votes to Kerry's 252.
Just eight months into his presidency, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 suddenly transformed Bush into a wartime president. Bush's approval ratings surged to near 90%. Within a month, the forces of a coalition led by the United States entered Afghanistan, which had been sheltering Osama bin Laden, suspected mastermind of the September 11 attacks. By December, the Taliban had been removed as rulers of Kabul, although a long and ongoing reconstruction would follow, severely hampered by ongoing turmoil and violence within the country. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Which president won by the smallest amount ever for an incumbent president?
2. Who had the smallest victory margin ever for someone who was already president?
3.
Q2:
1. Which states voted differently in 2004 than in 2000?
2. What states voters changed support for political parties in 2004?
3.
Q3:
1. Which states voted differently in 2004 than in 2000, besides New Hampshire?
2. What states, besides New Hampshire, voters changed support for political parties in 2004?
3.
Q4:
1. What was the difference in electoral college votes between Bush and Kerry?
2. How much larger was Bush's electoral college vote total than Kerry's?
3.
Q5:
1. What was the difference in electoral college votes between Bush and Kerry?
2. How much larger was Bush's electoral college vote total than Kerry's?
3.
Q6:
1. What made Bush a wartime leader?
2. What event transformed Bush into a wartime president?
3.
Q7:
1. When did the terrorist attack happen?
2. In what year was Bush transformed into a wartime president?
3.
Q8:
1. How long had Bush been president on 9/11?
2. When the September 11th attacks occured, how long had Bush been in office?
3.
Q9:
1. What did 9/11 do to Bush's approval ratings?
2. How was people's approval of Bush affected by September 11th?
3.
Q10:
1. What group did the US military endeavor to take out?
2. What terrorists did the US army try and eliminate?
3.
Q11:
1. Who was thought to have engineered 9/11?
2. Who was the suspected mastermind of the 9/11 attack?
3.
Q12:
1. What was Osama's last name?
2. What was the last name of 9/11's mastermind?
3.
Q13:
1. Did the reconstruction of Afghanistan go well?
2. Was there a calm transition of power in Afghanistan?
3.
Q14:
1. What was the issue in Afghanistan?
2. What prohibited a peaceful reconstruction of Afghanistan?
3.
Q15:
1. How long after 9/11 did the US invade Afghanistan?
2. How long did the United States wait to send troops to Afghanistan after September 11th?
3.
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31jlpphs2uuepvtijsedhpz7maz3ot | gutenberg | CHAPTER 13
I am ashamed that women are so simple To offer war when they should kneel for peace, Or seek the rule, supremacy, and sway, When they are bound to serve, love, and obey.
--Taming of the Shrew
It was an early season, and Theodora had not been a fortnight at her brother's before numerous arrivals necessitated a round of visits, to which she submitted without more than moderate grumbling. The first call was on the Rickworth ladies; but it was not a propitious moment, for other visitors were in the drawing-room, and among them Miss Marstone. Emma came to sit by Violet, and was very anxious to hear whether she had not become intimate with Theresa. Violet could not give a good account of herself in this respect; their hours did not suit, and they had only twice met.
'And is she not delightful?'
'She is a very superior person' said Violet, looking down. 'Do you know her sisters? I liked one of them.'
'We shall have to call on them, but they are mere ordinary girls--no companions to Theresa. She laments it very much, and has had to make a line for herself. I must come and tell you about it some morning. It is nonsense to meet in this way and think of conversation.
Theodora had, in the meantime, had the exclusive attention of Miss Marstone. 'So Emma is constant to the Prae-Raffaelite,' said Theodora, as they drove from the door. 'What is all this about the Priory?' QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How much time had Theodora spent at her brother's?
2. How many weeks had Theodora been at her brother's home for?
3.
Q2:
1. Did Theodora get many visitors?
2. Did a lot of people visit Theodora?
3.
Q3:
1. Was Theodora especially delighted to see her visitors?
2. Did it please Theodora greatly to receive people?
3.
Q4:
1. Who visited Theodora first?
2. Who were the first to come see Theodora?
3.
Q5:
1. What was the number of times that Emma and Theresa had met?
2. How many times had Emma and Theresa seen each other?
3.
Q6:
1. Who is the girl that quite admires Theresa?
2. Which girl adores Theresa?
3.
Q7:
1. How many of Theresa's female siblings were beloved by her?
2. What was the number of Theresa's sisters that she was a fan of?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the number of sisters Theresa has got?
2. How many female siblings does Theresa have?
3.
Q9:
1. What description does Violet give of Theresa?
2. What does Violet say that Theresa is?
3.
Q10:
1. Which play is cited at the start of the passage?
2. A quote from which play begins the passage?
3.
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36ahbnmv1rco11zhi4tnwpjlqs3yd2 | mctest | John was an old man who lived in New York City. John used to work at the Post Office before he quit. John has a grandson named Timmy. Timmy came to visit John and brought his friends David, Roger, and Bill. John gave them each a glass of lemonade to drink.
Timmy wanted his friends to try his grandfather's meat soup. John was known to be a good cook. He enjoyed cooking burgers, fish, pizza, and soup. John's meat soup was his favorite recipe. John asked his grandson to go to the store to buy the food. He wanted Timmy to buy some meat. Timmy took some money from John and went to Kroger. Timmy thought of buying ground beef, chicken, turkey, and sausage. He bought three pounds of ground beef. He took it back to John, who had started making the soup in his kitchen.
John cooked the ground beef and added it to the soup. They let the soup cook for two hours and then John tested it to see if it was ready to eat. The soup tasted delicious. Timmy and his friends loved it and told John they would be back for more. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who is John the grandfather of?
2. Who's John's grandson?
3.
Q2:
1. What is John's place of residence?
2. In what city does John reside?
3.
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3ryc5t2d73totxql9isoon7d2ngprt | race | The connection shared by grandparents and grandchildren is something very special and despite the changing family situation, it still remains strong across generations. For most of us, our grandparents were our first best friends, the ones with whom we shared our secrets and our pain.
In majority of the cases, grandparents would have babysat their grandchildren while parents were busy working and didn't have much time for their children. Even as a kid grows up, the love and affection for grandparents never dies, and for many teens, visiting grandparents or living with them in the same house is a pleasure. Kedar Patwary, a mass communication student, says, "I often end up having long conversations with my grandfather about the evolution of Indian society and I really admire him for the patience with which he answers all my questions. "
Many teenagers feel that their parents treat them as grown-ups, while their grandparents give them much freedom.
Leela Narayanan, a grandmother. says that she loves to
her grandchildren and cook favorite dishes for them. She further adds that her eldest granddaughter, who is now 19, was brought up by her till she was four and the closeness they shared remains the same even now.
At times, the gap m generations plays a negative role, when grandparents find it difficult adjusting to the modern lifestyle. Technology is what works against this relationship. Youngsters' eing crazy about with gadgets leaves them with no time for their loved ones.
Maria Kutty, is a grandmother t0 12 kids. Her face lights up every time her grandchildren are mentioned. But she has one complaint. "All my children stay close to me but when they come to visit and I want to spend time with them, I can't find them anywhere. They only have time for clickety-clackety things in their hands. Sometimes they listen to loud music and talk about things I don't understand. I feel very sad when I think of all those times," she says. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who takes the time to speak about Indian society's evolution?
2. Who spends time discussing how Indian society has changed?
3.
Q2:
1. What makes it difficult for some grandparents to have a relationship with their grandchildren?
2. What prevents some grandparents from bonding with young people?
3.
Q3:
1. Who is grandmother to twelve kids?
2. What is the name of the woman with a dozen grandchildren?
3.
Q4:
1. What special relationship does the article focus on?
2. What important bond does the passage highlight?
3.
Q5:
1. What type of device is Maria Kutty frustrated with?
2. What sort of object is tough on Maria Kutty?
3.
Q6:
1. Who is attending university?
2. What is the name of the person in college?
3.
Q7:
1. Why does Kedar Patwary admire his grandfather?
2. What is Kedar Patwary's reason for looking up to their grandfather?
3.
Q8:
1. Who cooks?
2. What is the name of the person that makes things to eat?
3.
Q9:
1. Who does Leela Narayanan cook with?
2. Who makes meals with Leela Narayanan?
3.
Q10:
1. How old is Leela Narayanan now?
2. What is Leela Narayanan's current age?
3.
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33sa9f9trxup42ihzymjhagqfxwew6 | mctest | Tony walked home from school on his birthday. He was surprised to see a lot of cars in front of his house. When he opened the door and entered the house, he heard a lot of people yell, "Surprise!" It was a surprise party for his birthday.
His parents called all his friends' parents and invited them to come to a party for Tony. Tony did not know anything about it. It was really a surprise to him. His best friends Jim and Melissa were there. Martha and Phil were there, too. There were about 20 kids at the party, and some of their parents were there, too.
After a few hours, Tony started to open his presents. He got a new shirt, a basketball, and a book about dinosaurs. Finally, he opened the last present, which was from his parents. It was a blue bicycle. Tony was happy, because that was what he wanted the most.
After the presents were opened, all the kids started to get tired. They left one by one with their parents. Tony was tired also, because it was a big day for him. Finally, he went to bed and dreamed about all the cool presents he got. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who returned from school on foot?
2. What was the name of the boy who walked home from school?
3.
Q2:
1. What was the day?
2. What was important about the current day?
3.
Q3:
1. What was Tony surprised to see in front of his house?
2. What was in front of Tony's home that took him aback?
3.
Q4:
1. What happened when Tony entered his house?
2. What took place when Tony went inside his home?
3.
Q5:
1. Who called Tony's friends parents to invite them to the party?
2. Who got in touch with the parents of Tony's friends in order to extend a party invitation?
3.
Q6:
1. Did Tony know about the party?
2. Was Tony aware of the birthday party?
3.
Q7:
1. Who are Tony's best friends?
2. What are the names of Tony's closest friends?
3.
Q8:
1. Were Tony's best friends at the party?
2. Did Tony's closest friends attend his birthday festivities?
3.
Q9:
1. Who was at the party with Tony's best friends?
2. Who besides Jim and Melissa attended Tony's party?
3.
Q10:
1. What was the number of children present at Tony's party?
2. How many kids went to Tony's birthday?
3.
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3yhh42uu5bfa2irondg2nax6oovl0a | race | The Internet has greatly changed the way people communicate. But some teachers think the changes are not all for the better.
Eleanor Johnson, an English professor, thinks that text messaging has made students believe that it is far more acceptable than it actually is to just make terrible spelling and grammatical errors. And she says her students over the past several years have increasingly used less formal English in their writing. Words and phrases like "guy" and "you know" now appear in research papers.
Professor Johnson supposes there is a strong relationship between the rise of informal online communication and an increase in writing mistakes. But she says there may not be much scientific information, at least not yet.
David Crystal, a British linguist , says the actively changing nature of the Internet makes it difficult to keep up-to-date in studying its effects. But he believes its influence on language is small. The main effect of the Internet on language is the way it has added to the expressive richness of language, providing language with a new set of communicative tools that haven't existed in the past.
Erin Jansen is founder of NetLingo.com, an online dictionary of the Internet and text messaging terms. She says the new technology has not changed existing language but has greatly added to its vocabulary. Basically it's freedom of expression.
And what about those teachers who find these new kinds of mistakes in spelling and grammar in their students' work? What is her message to them?
Erin Jansen said, "I am always on the students' side and won't get angry or upset about that. If it's helping the kids write more or communicate more, that's great. That's what teachers and educators want--to get kids communicating."
But Erin Jansen and David Crystal agree with Eleanor Johnson on at least one thing. Teachers need to make sure students understand the uses and rules of language. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What has done a lot to change people's communication styles?
2. What has had a large impact on the way people get in touch with one another?
3.
Q2:
1. Is everyone in favor of the way that the internet has changed communication?
2. Do all agree that the Internet has changed communication for the better?
3.
Q3:
1. Who thinks the internet has made communication worse?
2. Who is of the opinion that talking has not improved through the internet?
3.
Q4:
1. What does Eleanor Johnson blame for the acceptance of spelling errors?
2. What does Eleanor Johnson think is the culprit of higher acceptance for bad spelling?
3.
Q5:
1. What's a phrase people are starting to use in research papers?
2. What's an expression that is beginning to appear in formal redactions?
3.
Q6:
1. What does David Crystal do for a living?
2. How is David Crystal employed?
3.
Q7:
1. What is David Crystal's nationality?
2. State the nationality of David Crystal.
3.
Q8:
1. Does David Crystal believe the internet has had a large influence on language?
2. Is David Crystal of the opinion that the internet has had a big influence on language?
3.
Q9:
1. What aspect of language does David Crystal believe the internet has added to?
2. What linguistic element does David Crystal think has been most affected by the internet?
3.
Q10:
1. What website was founded by Erin Jansen?
2. What site did Erin Jansen create?
3.
Q11:
1. Does Erin Jansen believe that technology has changed existing language?
2. Does Erin Jansen think language has shifted due to technology?
3.
Q12:
1. Does Erin Jansen believe that technology has added to or subtracted from existing language?
2. In Erin Jansen's opnion, has tech added to or taken away from current language?
3.
Q13:
1. What freedom does Erin Jansen compare tech language to?
2. Which freedom does Erin Jansen see a parallel with?
3.
Q14:
1. Do Erin Jansen and David Crystal think Eleanor Johnson has any correct ideas?
2. Is there a subject upon which Erin Jansen, David Crystal and Eleanor Johnson all agree upon?
3.
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3fprzhyepy79ff2fk40rchtfhrpv3r | cnn | Jeb Bush name-checked Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Mark Zuckerberg on Monday while telling University of South Carolina graduates that "young people and newcomers are often the great discoverers."
The former Florida Republican governor's commencement speech -- short, optimistic and apolitical -- came the day after he'd said he planned to release 250,000 emails from his days in office. He will also write an accompanying eBook that he'll release next year.
Bush's preemptive approach is one of the clearest signs yet of how seriously he is considering a run for president and allows him to address potential areas of criticism before opposition researchers dig in.
On Monday, Bush made no references to his own political future, but did sound a number of optimistic notes -- and he told the new graduates not to fear failure.
He said graduates shouldn't "be afraid to shake things up," and that they should embrace a rapidly changing economy even when doing so is daunting.
"Most of America feels that way -- you're not alone. And in many ways, that's OK. Because that anxiety can be positive," he said. "When you're thrown into new situations, you don't just challenge yourself. You see things that other people might not see."
The point of his speech, Bush said, was to tell graduates to "dream big, don't be afraid of change and find joy everywhere you can."
And they shouldn't see their ages as impediments, he said.
"Darwin was 29 when he developed the theory of natural selection. Einstein was 26 when he developed the theory of relativity. And Mark Zuckerberg, for crying out loud, was 19 years old when he developed Facebook," Bush said. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who told graduates not to fear shaking things up?
2. Who encouraged kids graduating not to be frightened of causing change?
3.
Q2:
1. Did Jeb Bush used to govern South Dakota?
2. Is Jeb Bush South Dakota's former governor?
3.
Q3:
1. What state was Jeb Bush the head of?
2. Which state did Jeb Bush govern?
3.
Q4:
1. What school did Jeb Bush speak at?
2. Which university hosted Jeb Bush for a speech?
3.
Q5:
1. Who did Jeb Bush name check?
2. What people did Jeb Bush reference in his speech?
3.
Q6:
1. Who did Jeb Bush name check, besides Charles Darwin?
2. What people in addition to Charles Darwin did Jeb Bush reference in his speech?
3.
Q7:
1. Did Jeb Bush talk about his next steps?
2. Did Jeb Bush discuss his plans for the future?
3.
Q8:
1. What was the moral of Jeb Bush's speech?
2. What was the point of Jeb Bush's address?
3.
Q9:
1. How many adjectives were used to describe Jeb Bush's speech?
2. What is the number of adjectives the article uses to describe Jeb Bush's talk?
3.
Q10:
1. Did Jeb Bush give his speech in the wake of releasing 250,000 emails?
2. Did Jeb Bush talk to graduates after he'd released 250,000 emails?
3.
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3lj7ur74rhdhp6cairjjc5r89ow4nh | cnn | (CNN)Two days after Odin Lloyd was found dead, New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez looked into the eyes of team owner Robert Kraft and said he was innocent, Kraft testified Tuesday in Hernandez's murder trial.
Kraft, answering questions from a prosecutor and one of Hernandez's attorneys on the witness stand in a Massachusetts courtroom, recalled a private conversation that he had with the star Patriots tight end on June 19, at the Patriots' Gillette Stadium, as news spread that Hernandez was being investigated in Lloyd's death.
"He said he was not involved," Kraft testified in the courtroom in Fall River. "He said he was innocent."
Hernandez has been charged with murder and has pleaded not guilty to orchestrating the death of Lloyd, a semipro football player who was found dead in Massachusetts on June 17, 2013.
Hernandez also has pleaded not guilty to a gun and ammunition charge. His co-defendants, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz, also pleaded not guilty and will be tried separately.
Kraft testified that he asked to speak with Hernandez in an office near a weight room in the stadium, and asked the player to look him in the eye and tell him if he was involved in Lloyd's death.
According to Kraft, Hernandez told him during that meeting that he hoped the time of Lloyd's death "came out," because Hernandez had been at a club that night.
According to testimony from Hernandez's fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins, the player had not been at a club, but was at dinner with her and some friends before the shooting. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who lost their life?
2. Who was murdered?
3.
Q2:
1. When was Odin Lloyd murdered?
2. When did the killing of Odin Lloyd occur?
3.
Q3:
1. Where was Odin Lloyd found?
2. In what state was Odin Lloyd's body discovered?
3.
Q4:
1. Who was charged in Odin Lloyd's death?
2. Who was accused of involvement in Odin Lloyd's murder
3.
Q5:
1. Was anyone involved with Odin Lloyd's murder besides Aaron Hernandez?
2. Did Aaron Hernandez have an accomplice?
3.
Q6:
1. Who gave evidence at Aaron Hernandez's trial?
2. Wh testified during Aaron Hernandez's trial?
3.
Q7:
1. What was Aaron Hernandez charged with besides murder?
2. What were the additional charges against Aaron Hernandez, beyond murder?
3.
Q8:
1. What statement did Robert Kraft give?
2. What was Robert Kraft's testimony?
3.
Q9:
1. What happened after Robert Kraft asked to speak to Aaron Hernandez?
2. What followed Robert Kraft requesting a meeting with Aaron Hernandez?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the fiancee's name?
2. Who is Aaron Hernandez engaged to?
3.
Q11:
1. What did Shayanna Jenkins say?
2. What was the testimony of Aaron Hernandez's fiancee?
3.
Q12:
1. Where did Aaron Hernandez tell his fiancee he was?
2. What location did Aaron Hernandez give his fiancee?
3.
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3rsdurm96amtt7dhez472716r0xeyx | wikipedia | Labour runs a minority government in the Welsh Assembly under Carwyn Jones, is the largest opposition party in the Scottish Parliament and has twenty MEPs in the European Parliament, sitting in the Socialists and Democrats Group. The party also organises in Northern Ireland, but does not contest elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Labour Party is a full member of the Party of European Socialists and Progressive Alliance, and holds observer status in the Socialist International. In September 2015, Jeremy Corbyn was elected Leader of the Labour Party.
The Labour Party's origins lie in the late 19th century, when it became apparent that there was a need for a new political party to represent the interests and needs of the urban proletariat, a demographic which had increased in number and had recently been given franchise. Some members of the trades union movement became interested in moving into the political field, and after further extensions of the voting franchise in 1867 and 1885, the Liberal Party endorsed some trade-union sponsored candidates. The first Lib–Lab candidate to stand was George Odger in the Southwark by-election of 1870. In addition, several small socialist groups had formed around this time, with the intention of linking the movement to political policies. Among these were the Independent Labour Party, the intellectual and largely middle-class Fabian Society, the Marxist Social Democratic Federation and the Scottish Labour Party. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the name of the party with observer status in the Socialist International?
2. What party does the Socialist International grant observer status?
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2. Does the Labour Party participate to an extent in the Party of European Socialists?
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1. How many MEPs does the Labour Party have?
2. What is the amount of MEPs in the Labour Party?
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1. Does the Labour Party run a majority government in the Welsh Assembly?
2. Does the Welsh Assembly have a majority government belonging to the Labour Party?
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1. In which Century did the Labour Party begin?
2. What century did the Labour Party come about during?
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1. Who is in charge of the Labour Party's minority government?
2. What is the name of the person heading the Labour Party's minosrity government?
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1. Is the Labour Party present in Northern Ireland?
2. Does the Labour Party exist in Northern Ireland?
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1. Who is in charge of the Labour Party's leader?
2. What is the name of the head of the Labour Party?
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1. When was Jeremy Corbyn put in charge of the Labour Party?
2. As of when is Jeremy Corbyn the head of Labour?
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1. Whose interests does the Labour Party fight for?
2. What population is represented by the Labour Party?
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1. What party put their support behind trade-union candidates?
2. Who do trade-union candidates receive endorsement from?
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1. Who represented both Liberals and Labour?
2. Who was interested in the interests of both Liberals and Labour?
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1. Who was the Lib-Lab candidate?
2. What was the name of the Lib-Lab candidate?
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1. When was George Odger elected?
2. What was the year of George Odger's election?
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31euonyn2v3y14v132kj0krqckyvo3 | wikipedia | Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (/ˌæθəˈneɪʃəs/; Greek: Ἀθανάσιος Ἀλεξανδρείας, Athanásios Alexandrías; c. 296–298 – 2 May 373), also called Athanasius the Great, Athanasius the Confessor or, primarily in the Coptic Orthodox Church, Athanasius the Apostolic, was the twentieth bishop of Alexandria (as Athanasius I). His episcopate lasted 45 years (c. 8 June 328 – 2 May 373), of which over 17 were spent in five exiles ordered by four different Roman emperors. Athanasius is a renowned Christian theologian, a Church Father, the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism, and a noted Egyptian leader of the fourth century.
T. Gilmartin, (Professor of History, Maynooth, 1890), writes in Church History, Vol. 1, Ch XVII: On the death of Alexander, five months after the termination of the Council of Nice, Athanasius was unanimously elected to fill the vacant see. He was most unwilling to accept the dignity, for he clearly foresaw the difficulties in which it would involve him. The clergy and people were determined to have him as their bishop, Patriarch of Alexandria, and refused to accept any excuses. He at length consented to accept a responsibility that he sought in vain to escape, and was consecrated in 326, when he was about thirty years of age. QUESTIONS:
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2. What was the lifespan of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria?
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2. Who was the saint that appears in the article?
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1. Did Saint Athanasius of Alexandria have any other names?
2. Was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria called anything else?
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1. Was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria an emperor?
2. Did Saint Athanasius of Alexandria hold the title of emperor?
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1. What was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria's occupation?
2. What did Saint Athanasius of Alexandria do for a living?
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1. Was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria ever banished?
2. Did Saint Athanasius of Alexandria get exiled at some point?
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1. For how long was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria banished?
2. What was the length of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria's exile?
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1. When was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria consecrated?
2. What was the year of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria's consecration?
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1. How old was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria at the time of his consecration?
2. What was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria's age when he was consecrated?
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1. Who died to liberate a seat?
2. Whose passing created a vacancy?
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1. Did Saint Athanasius of Alexandria want Alexander's position?
2. Was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria interested in Alexander's position?
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3ekvh9qmey4y0g6apjmsnligcfu2dg | cnn | (CNN) -- A number of establishment Republicans are privately blasting former Rep. J.C. Watts and his comments about considering a run for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. They call him arrogant for even suggesting he could do the job, and some have said the talk is more about his ego than a vision for the party.
In fact, he has been likened to former RNC Chairman Michael Steele. Both are conservative, but clearly that comparison is based on their skin color and not anything else.
The Republican Party establishment should tread carefully here, because even if members choose not to vote for Watts -- if he decides to even seek the job -- it is his skin color and perspective that is central to the GOP having any sort of presidential future.
We might as well not play footsie: The Republican Party is a group largely composed of and targeting white Americans. Yes, there are minority Republicans. But considering how President Obama was able to destroy Mitt Romney at the ballot box last month with a racial coalition that rolled up massive support among blacks, Hispanics and Asians, the GOP has a problem.
The day has passed when the GOP can win the presidency by focusing on white Americans. Folks, this is simple math. With the nation moving toward becoming a majority-minority country, the Republican Party cannot afford to continue to ignore, alienate and, frankly, tick off minority voters.
What J.C. Watts is trying to do is to get party leaders to understand that as a former college football legend at the University of Oklahoma, he knows when a failed game plan needs to be thrown out. In football, if you lose, you often get rid of the coach and find someone who can recruit better players to put you on the path to winning. QUESTIONS:
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1. Why are people attacking what JC Watts said?
2. What is people's reason for opposing JC Watts' statements?
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1. Who was the former leader of the RNC?
2. What is the name of the person who was once in charge of the RNC?
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1. What do Michael Steele and JC Watts have in common?
2. What is a point of commonality between Michael Steele and JC Watts?
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1. What population does the conservative right target?
2. Who is the conservative right mostly geared towards?
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1. What lead Barack Obama to his win?
2. How was Barack Obama able to win his election?
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1. What are the accusations against republicans with respect to minority voters?
2. What are Republicans accused of doing to minority voters?
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1. Will JC Watts race factor into him getting the RNC job?
2. Will the color of JC Watts skin play a part of whether he becomes RNC Chair?
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1. Who lost to Barack Obama?
2. What candidate did Barack Obama beat?
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1. What happens when a sports team can't win in the field of sports?
2. What action is taken when a sports team keeps losing?
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1. Where did JC Watts go to school?
2. What is JC Watts' alma mater?
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34pgfrqonobxfi49dzxaeqtil67jwe | cnn | Four years after Michael Jackson died, his oldest son is ready to tell a jury about the last days of his life.
Prince Jackson, now 16, was 12 when he followed an ambulance carrying his father to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on the afternoon of June 25, 2009.
On Monday, in the Jackson family's wrongful death lawsuit, Jackson lawyers informed AEG Live attorneys that Prince will be the next witness after a doctor who is an expert in medical conflicts of interest completes his testimony Tuesday.
That would likely put Prince on the stand Wednesday, a day after the fourth anniversary of his father's death.
Paris Jackson: Superstar's daughter builds own identity in spotlight
Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson and their grandmother Katherine Jackson are suing AEG Live, accusing their father's last concert promoter of negligently hiring, retaining or supervising Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death.
Jackson lawyers argue that the promoter and producer of the "This Is It" shows pressured Murray to get Jackson to rehearsals but failed to get Jackson help despite numerous red flags that he was in trouble.
Murray told police he used the surgical anesthetic propofol nearly every night for two months to treat Jackson's insomnia. The coroner ruled that an overdose of propofol killed him.
AEG Live lawyers argue that Jackson chose and supervised Murray and that their executives had no way of knowing the doctor was using the dangerous treatment.
Remembering Michael Jackson's music
A medical conflict of interest QUESTIONS:
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1. What deceased star does the article center around?
2. Who passed away that is fundamental to the article?
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1. When did Michael Jackson pass away?
2. What was the date of Michael Jackson's death?
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1. What hospital was Michael Jackson taken to?
2. Which medical center did Michael Jackson get transferred to?
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1. How was Michael Jackson transported to the hospital?
2. What brought Michael Jackson to the hospital?
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1. What family member went with Michael Jackson to the hospital?
2. Who from Michael Jackson's family accompanied him to the hospital?
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1. Which of Michael Jackson's sons accompanied him to the hospital?
2. What was the name of Michael Jackson's son that went with him to the hospital?
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1. How many years after Michael Jackson's death is the article written?
2. How many years separate Michael Jackson's death and the article?
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1. What doctor was convicted of a crime related to Michael Jackson's death?
2. Which doctor was sentenced in relation to Michael Jackson's passing?
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1. What was Conrad Murray convicted of?
2. What was Conrad Murray specifically sentenced for?
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1. What medication was involved in Michael Jackson's death?
2. Which medication was Michael Jackson taking that killed him?
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1. What condition was propofol being used to treat?
2. Why was Michael Jackson taking propofol?
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1. Who is there a lawsuit against?
2. Who has a suit been brought against?
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1. Which of Michael Jackson's kids will give testimony?
2. Who of Michael Jackson's offspring will the court hear from?
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1. How old is Prince Jackson at the time of the article?
2. When the article comes out, what is Prince Jackson's age?
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1. How old was Prince Jackson at the time of his father's death?
2. What was Prince Jackson's age when his dad died?
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338jkrmm26z4hz6gouyxkogcfnhahp | gutenberg | CHAPTER III
SAM BRINGS NEWS
As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
"Hi! hi! Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view. "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em! Who's doin' it? I don't see nobuddy." And the hired man blinked in amazement at the sight before him. "Is Sam in there?"
"Nobody is in the machine," answered Tom, who was kneeling beside his brother. "Oh, gracious! Look at that!" he exclaimed.
"There goes the chimbley!" roared Jack Ness, as the biplane swooped just high enough to clear the roof of the Rover homestead. One of the wheels underneath struck a chimney a glancing blow, hurling the bricks in all directions. As they came clattering down, from the house out ran Mrs. Rover, followed by her husband and the hired help. Anderson Rover was away on business.
"What is the matter--is it a--er--a cyclone?" gasped Randolph Rover.
"I don't know, I'm sure," answered Mrs. Rover. "But it's a terrible noise."
"Look! look!" shrieked the cook, pointing upward. "Saints preserve us!" she moaned. "'Tis the end of the world!"
"A flying machine!" murmured Randolph Rover. He gazed around hurriedly. "Can it be the boys?" QUESTIONS:
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1. Whose side did Tom rush to?
2. Whose side did Tom go over to in a hurry?
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1. What did Tom glance at?
2. What did Tom take a quick peek at?
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1. What had the same sound as the battery of a gattling gun in action?
2. What made a noise resembling that of a gattling gun being used?
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1. What did Mrs. Rover moan?
2. What did Mrs. Rover remark in pain?
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1. What was the name of the hired man?
2. Who had the Rovers hired?
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1. Who could be found in the machine?
2. Whose location was inside the machine?
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1. What was Anderson Rover's location?
2. Where could Anderson Rover be found?
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1. What was the name of the person that blinked?
2. Who rapidly open and shut their eyes?
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1. What hit the chimney?
2. What came into contact with the chimney?
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1. Who rushed out of the home?
2. What was the name of the person that scurried out the house?
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33ppo7fecvf2b1kcem7ka1px1e5idr | wikipedia | The Anglo-Saxons were a people who inhabited Great Britain from the 5th century. They comprise people from Germanic tribes who migrated to the island from continental Europe, their descendants, and indigenous British groups who adopted some aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture and language. Historically, the Anglo-Saxon period denotes the period in Britain between about 450 and 1066, after their initial settlement and up until the Norman conquest.
The early Anglo-Saxon period includes the creation of an English nation, with many of the aspects that survive today, including regional government of shires and hundreds. During this period, Christianity was established and there was a flowering of literature and language. Charters and law were also established. The term "Anglo-Saxon" is popularly used for the language that was spoken and written by the Anglo-Saxons in England and eastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century. In scholarly use, it is more commonly called Old English.
The history of the Anglo-Saxons is the history of a cultural identity. It developed from divergent groups in association with the people's adoption of Christianity, and was integral to the establishment of various kingdoms. Threatened by extended Danish invasions and military occupation of eastern England, this identity was re-established; it dominated until after the Norman Conquest. The visible Anglo-Saxon culture can be seen in the material culture of buildings, dress styles, illuminated texts and grave goods. Behind the symbolic nature of these cultural emblems, there are strong elements of tribal and lordship ties. The elite declared themselves as kings who developed "burhs", and identified their roles and peoples in Biblical terms. Above all, as Helena Hamerow has observed, "local and extended kin groups remained...the essential unit of production throughout the Anglo-Saxon period." The effects persist in the 21st century as, according to a study published in March 2015, the genetic make up of British populations today shows divisions of the tribal political units of the early Anglo-Saxon period. QUESTIONS:
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1. What did the Anglo-Saxons do?
2. What were the Anglo-Saxons known for?
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1. Around what century did the Anglo-Saxons inhabit Great Britain?
2. About when did the Anglo-Saxons live in Great Britain?
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1. How is the Anglo-Saxons language commonly referred to?
2. What is the language of the Anglo-Saxons often called?
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1. What is a more common name for the Anglo-Saxon language than Anglo-Saxon?
2. How do people more frequently refer to the Anglo-Saxon language besides Anglo-Saxon?
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1. Are Anglo-Saxons derived from a single group?
2. Is there one tribal group the Anglo-Saxons come from?
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1. What is the approximate start of the Anglo-Saxon period?
2. Whereabouts does the Algo-Saxon period come about?
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1. When does the Anglo-Saxon period end?
2. What is the approximate endpoint of the Anglo-Saxon period?
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1. Who threatened the Anglo-Saxons with extended invasion?
2. Who were the Anglo-Saxons often afraid of invading them?
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1. What name did the elites give themselves?
2. How did the upper class refer to themselves?
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1. What was noted by Helena Hamerow?
2. What did Helena Hamerow see?
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3copxfw7xbc26tdqjyjrnblz7yapku | cnn | Washington (CNN) -- For political junkies, 2013 was expected to be a quiet year following the presidential election and it basically followed the script.
Nonetheless, there were some interesting developments at the ballot box.
New Jersey, as expected, returned Gov. Chris Christie to office and also sent Cory Booker to the U.S. Senate. Bill de Blasio became the first Democrat elected New York City Mayor in two decades, and Democrats, led by Terry McAuliffe, swept the top three executive offices in Virginia for the first time in recent memory.
Were these outcomes isolated or do they mean anything for 2014, when candidates will heat up the campaign trail big time ahead of next November's congressional midterms and key gubernatorial elections?
In the new year, 435 House seats are up as are 35 in the Senate. There will be 36 gubernatorial races as well. Most of these campaigns won't be nail biters, but there could be collective power shifts in Washington and in state houses.
Here, CNN Politics focuses on the Senate, where Republicans aim to retake control. Republicans must pick up six seats to claim the majority and key races are wide open at this point.
The top 12 campaign questions of 2014
Five key races:
Kentucky
The incumbent is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who is under pressure from two fronts: Democrats, naturally, and from a tea party challenger within his own Republican Party who says he's not conservative enough.
While McConnell is likely to defeat his primary opponent, Matt Bevin, he is expending money and other resources he'd rather use in a general election campaign against Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. QUESTIONS:
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1. How was 2013 supposed to go?
2. What was meant to become of 2013?
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1. What interesting developments occurred in 2013?
2. What happened politically in 2013 that was of note?
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1. What took place in New Jersey?
2. What occurred in the state of New Jersey?
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1. Who was the first Democratic mayor elected in New York in two decades?
2. What was the name of the Democrat mayor that New York elected from that party for the first time in 20 years?
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1. How many house seats are voters going to make a decision on in the new year?
2. What is the number of house seats that voters will make choices regarding in the new year?
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1. Who plans to retake control over the house?
2. Who intends to gain back control of the house?
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1. How many seats do Republicans need to pick up in the house?
2. What is the number of seats the GOP needs to become in control of the house?
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1. What were the 12 most asked campaign questions of 2014?
2. What twelve questions were most asked of candidates in 2014?
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1. What is Mitch McConnell's title?
2. What does Mitch McConnell do?
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1. Who was Matt Bevin to Mitch McConnell?
2. What role did Matt Bevin play with respect to Mitch McConnell?
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1. What is Mitch McConnell spending money on?
2. What are Mitch McConnell's funds going to?
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1. Who is Mitch McConnell spending money against?
2. Who is Mitch McConnell's general election opponent?
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1. Who is the Kentucky Secretary of State?
2. What is the name of Mitch McConnell's general election opponent?
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3w2lolrxlbfni6t5wqngs6le769rke | race | My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & thr3:-@ kids FTF. ILNY, it's gr8. Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad; neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet or cell phones. To new comers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the translation of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York. It's great. School teachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students' writing. They fear the language could become corrupted . "Everyone should just relax", say linguists . They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing, has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nurberg, from Stanford University, agrees. "People get better at writing by writing," he says. "kids who are now doing text messaging, e-mails, and instant messages will write at least as well as, and possibly better than their parents." Linguist James says, for centuries, it is believed without exception that young people are harming the language. And you can _ that when today's teenagers become tomorrow's parents. They too will think this way. James argues that languages do not and cannot become corrupted. They simply change to meet the new needs. However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write standard English. Cynthia McVey says, "I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it's important that they get across to their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but learning to write proper English is a must for their future." Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, aged 12, says, "I wouldn't use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun. " QUESTIONS:
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1. What novel way of speaking is emerging?
2. What's a new fashion of communicating?
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2. Where do people communicate using Netspeak?
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1. Who are Netspeak's primary users?
2. Who tends to use Netspeak more?
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1. Is there anything good about Netspeak?
2. Does Netspeak come with any positive aspects?
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1. Why are some people worried about Netspeak if it has some positives?
2. What makes some worry about Netspeak, despite its benefits?
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1. Who says it's not true that Netspeak is harming the English language?
2. Who denies that Netspeak has a negative effect on English?
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1. What's one reason linguists don't think Netspeak is harming the English language?
2. Why don't linguists believe netspeak has a negative effect on language?
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1. What's one reason linguists don't think Netspeak is harming the English language, besides making a new language?
2. Why don't linguists believe netspeak has a negative effect on language, in addition to its novelty?
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1. How does Netspeak affect writing?
2. What does writing in Netspeak do to people's writing?
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1. Will the process of getting better at writing by writing continue?
2. Do people continue to improve their writing by engaging in the act?
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1. According to experts, should the current way of writing be discarded entirely in favor of Netspeak?
2. Do specialists believe that Netspeak should completely take over for the way we communicate at present?
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1. Do young Netspeakers agree with experts' opinions?
2. Do young people who use Netspeak share the opinions of specialists?
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3atpcq38j8aq3uw5yu2l6obf5hrayh | race | Starting from this month, you won't be hearing the word "NBA" on sports programs on CCTV. Instead, sport hosts will give the full Chinese name when they refer to the NBA - National Basketball Association. You also won't hear any other English abbreviations on CCTV's Chinese programs, such as GDP (gross domestic product) or WTO (World Trade Organization). You will hear their Chinese translations. CCTV received a notice from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, telling it to avoid using English-language abbreviations in their reports to protect the "purity" of the Chinese language. A few other TV stations also received the notice. Fu Zhenguo, an editor of People's Daily, is one of the people who proposed the change. "Using English in a Chinese-speaking environment is against Chinese law," he said. "Using English on Chinese TV programs is unfair to people who don't understand English. It will have a bad language influence on kids and teenagers." But some experts have a different opinion. Liu Yaoying, a professor at the Communications University of China, said the move shows cultural conservatism . "If Western countries can accept some Chinglish words, why can't the Chinese language be mixed with English?" Liu said. A lot of people have criticized the move, saying that it will cause problems for them. "I understand what CD, VCD and DVD mean when I hear them. But I won't know what the TV programs are talking about if I hear those products' full Chinese names," a person wrote in a BBS post. Following the same post, another person wrote jokingly: "I'm not listening to my MP3 now. I'm listening to my Moving Picture Experts Group-1 Audio Layer 3. Some people also question why CCTV is keeping its logo, since it is also an English abbreviation. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is NBA short for?
2. What does the acronym NBA mean?
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1. What is GDP short for?
2. What does GDP mean?
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1. What does WTO mean?
2. What is WTO an acronym for?
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1. Will the acronyms NBA, GDP, and WTO appear on CCTV?
2. Is CCTV going to employ the terms NBA, GDP, and WTO?
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1. Why isn't CCTV going to be using English language acronyms?
2. Why is CCTV about to drop the use of English acronyms?
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1. Who said that CCTV had to stop using English acronyms?
2. Who gave CCTV instructions to drop English phrases?
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1. Was CCTV the only ones that received instructions from the state administration?
2. Did the State Administration only tell CCTV to avoid English acronyms?
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1. How many places received instructions from the State Administration alongside CCTV?
2. How many other Organizations besides CCTV did the State Administration contact?
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1. Is it against the law to speak English in China?
2. Is using English in a Chinese-speaking environment illegal in China?
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1. Does the use of English acronyms have a positive influence on kids?
2. Are children encouraged in a good way when they use English acronyms?
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1. Where is Fu Zhenguo employed?
2. What is Fu Zhenguo's place of employment?
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1. Where does Liu Yaoying work?
2. What is Liu Yaoying's place of employment?
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34x6j5flptysvl8n1qy4m1bwx2vjq9 | race | What am I going to wear today? That daily question often wastes us time and causes stress. Some people have many clothes and might still think , "There 's nothing to wear . "But, what if they have only six items of clothing to choose from and wear for an entire month ? That's the idea behind Six Items or Less.
Six Items or Less is a social experiment , a gentle way of saying "no" to fashion consumerism and the high cost of clothing . Heidi Hackemer came up with the idea . She shared their idea with her friends . And all of a sudden , they had almost 100 people from around the world saying that they wanted to take part in this experiment .
It was an interesting month for them . Hackemer was surprised at how few people noticed that she was wearing the same six items the whole month . Having fewer choices reduced stress in her life . " I learned what's really important and what's really worth stressing . I also found that this simplicity exists in other parts of my life . I realized that physical things that we allow into our world , really blocks our mind . And our mind can be quite a powerful and positive thing if we cleared up a little bit ."
Kristy Hogue said the experiment inspired her to reexamine her life . With six items , at first she was really excited and everything was working out perfectly and she never got bored . Then she started to feel a little bored . Then she eventually accepted it and started to be more relaxed .
Alexander was one of the 40 men "sixers". The most difficult part for him was having to wash clothes by hand every day . But the experiment changed his opinion on what makes people happy . "We have many choices for everything . But all those choices don't necessarily lead up to any kind of satisfaction . We are crazy about novelty . In fact , slowing down a little bit and considering your choices a little tightly , actually leads to more time , more happiness and more content . QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the general subject of the article?
2. What movement is at the center of the article?
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1. Who created the Six Items or Less movement?
2. Who came up with the idea for Six Items or Less?
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1. Did other people partake in Six Items or Less with Heidi Hackemer?
2. Did some others join Heidi Hackermer with the Six Items or Less movement?
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1. How many people joined Heidi Hackemer for Six Items or Less?
2. What was the total number of participants in Six Items or Less?
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1. Did anyone notice what the Six Items or Less participants were doing?
2. Was it noticeable that people were wearing the same six items of clothing all month?
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1. Was Heidi Hackemer stressed by her movement?
2. Did Heidi Hackermer's new clothing choices stress her out?
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1. What role does Alexander play?
2. In what context does Alexander appear in the article?
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1. How many man "sixers" were there?
2. What was the number of man "sixers" that took part?
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1. Did Alexander have more time?
2. Did having less clothing choices free up space for Alexander?
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1. What did Alexander have more of besides time?
2. What besides time was in greater abundance in Alexander's life?
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1. What did Alexander have more of besides time and happiness?
2. What besides time and happiness was in greater abundance in Alexander's life?
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3sbehtycwn359cf3aiuynmzyj6zyib | race | Frank was clever, but he never liked to work hard. He often said to his friends, "If you work hard, you will make a lot of money, but it is not so good. I want easy work and a lot of money. That's the most interesting thing in the world."So he could only be a thief. But he still thought it was too much work, so he only told his friends what to do and got money from them. One day, Frank sent one of his friends to a very large and beautiful house. He told him to get money from that rich family. It was evening, and a man and a girl were in the room. They were playing a duet on a piano. Then the thief came into the house. When he returned, Frank asked him what he had got. But he said, "I didn't take anything. That family can't have much money. You know, two people were playing on the same piano there. They did not have money to buy another piano." QUESTIONS:
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1. What didn't Frank like doing?
2. What was Frank not a big fan of doing?
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1. What did Frank want a lot of?
2. What did Frank desire in large quantities?
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1. Where did Frank send one of his friends?
2. Where did Frank have one of his buddies go?
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1. Who did Frank tell his friend to get money from?
2. From whom did Frank instruct his buddy to steal money?
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1. Did Frank's friend go to the people's home in the day or evening?
2. Did Frank's friend commit burglary in the day or evening?
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1. What was the number of people in the room?
2. How many occupants did the room have?
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1. Did the room have a man and a boy in it?
2. Could a man and a boy be found in the room?
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1. Who was in the room?
2. What sort of people were the room's occupants?
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1. What were the man and the girl playing on?
2. What instrument was being played by the man and the girl?
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1. What sort of song did the man and the girl play?
2. What were the man and girl playing on the piano?
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1. Did the thief end up committing his burglary?
2. Did Frank's friend steal anything from the man and the girl in the end?
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1. How many pianos did the man and the girl have?
2. What was the number of pianos in the man and girl's home?
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1. Was Frank clever or an idiot?
2. Could Frank be best described as clever or an imbecile?
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3kopy89hm820ok2l3fm89tiln763j9 | wikipedia | Nonverbal communication describes the process of conveying meaning in the form of non-word messages. Examples of nonverbal communication include haptic communication, chronemic communication, gestures, body language, facial expression, eye contact, and how one dresses. Nonverbal communication also relates to intent of a message. Examples of intent are voluntary, intentional movements like shaking a hand or winking, as well as involuntary, such as sweating. Speech also contains nonverbal elements known as paralanguage, e.g. rhythm, intonation, tempo, and stress. There may even be a pheromone component. Research has shown that up to 55% of human communication may occur through non-verbal facial expressions, and a further 38% through paralanguage. It affects communication most at the subconscious level and establishes trust. Likewise, written texts include nonverbal elements such as handwriting style, spatial arrangement of words and the use of emoticons to convey emotion.
Fungi communicate to coordinate and organize their growth and development such as the formation of Marcelia and fruiting bodies. Fungi communicate with their own and related species as well as with non fungal organisms in a great variety of symbiotic interactions, especially with bacteria, unicellular eukaryote, plants and insects through biochemicals of biotic origin. The biochemicals trigger the fungal organism to react in a specific manner, while if the same chemical molecules are not part of biotic messages, they do not trigger the fungal organism to react. This implies that fungal organisms can differentiate between molecules taking part in biotic messages and similar molecules being irrelevant in the situation. So far five different primary signalling molecules are known to coordinate different behavioral patterns such as filamentation, mating, growth, and pathogenicity. Behavioral coordination and production of signaling substances is achieved through interpretation processes that enables the organism to differ between self or non-self, a biotic indicator, biotic message from similar, related, or non-related species, and even filter out "noise", i.e. similar molecules without biotic content. QUESTIONS:
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1. What fades into the background?
2. What is not in the foreground?
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1. What noises get filtered out?
2. What sounds fade into the background?
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1. Are fungi capable of communication?
2. Do different fungi get in touch with one another?
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1. What's an example of nonverbal communication? other than biomechanical triggers
2. What is one way in which we communicate without speaking, in addition to biomechanical triggers?
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1. What's an example of nonverbal communication?
2. What is one way in which we communicate without speaking?
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1. Do we communicate through our clothing?
2. Does the way we dress send a nonverbal message to other people?
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1. Is perspiration a form of non verbal communication?
2. Does one communicate through sweating?
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1. What's an example of paralanguage?
2. What is one way we communicate via paralanguage?
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1. What's an example of paralanguage, besides stress?
2. What is one way we communicate via paralanguage, other than stress?
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1. What percentage of communication is done via paralanguage?
2. How much communication happens through paralanguage, percentage-wise?
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3eret4btvm9he6xj29nu1llk2s19ko | race | Robert and Peter study in the same university. They do everything together and help each other. But they often play jokes on each other. The school year was over last month and they decided to travel through the country in America. They drove a car and could stop wherever they were interested in and started whenever they wanted. Of course they enjoyed themselves. It was very hot one day and they were both hungry and thirsty. They stopped in front of a restaurant by the road. They came in, sat down at a table and ordered some dishes. Robert looked around and found there was a small bowl on the table. He thought there was some ice cream in it and took a spoonful of it and put it into his mouth. Immediately he knew it was mustard ,but it was too late. Tears ran down his face, but he pretended nothing had happened. The other young man, seeing his friend crying, asked, "What are you crying about, Robert?" "I'm thinking of my father who was hanged twenty years ago," was his reply.
After a while, Peter made the same mistake. Tears ran down his cheeks, too. And his friend asked him why.
"I wonder why your father hadn't been hanged before he got married!" QUESTIONS:
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1. Why were tears streaming down Robert's face?
2. What was the reason for Robert's tears?
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1. Who asked Robert why he was crying?
2. Who inquired as to the source of Robert's tears?
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1. Are Robert and Peter friends?
2. Are Robert and Peter close?
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1. What do Robert and Peter have in common?
2. What is similar about Robert and Peter?
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1. Are Robert and Peter always serious with each other?
2. Are Robert and Peter the type to never joke around with one another?
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1. What did Robert and Peter do when school ended?
2. Where did Robert and Peter head off once school was over?
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1. Did Robert and Peter travel on foot?
2. Were Robert and Peter's travels done by foot?
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1. How did Robert and Peter travel?
2. What did Robert and Peter use to get around?
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1. Did Robert and Peter have fun on their trip?
2. Did Robert and Peter enjoy their travels?
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1. What did Robert believe he was eating?
2. What was Robert under the impression that he had in his bowl?
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1. Where did Robert think he was eating ice cream?
2. In what location did Robert accidentally ingest mustard?
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324g5b4fb38bnx2mjjfs45f5t3470z | race | Erica McElrath calls herself " The Happy Lady". And by now, you may have caught her singing and dancing with her mp3 player on any of several city street corners. " I don't want money," said McElrah, 40, of St. Louis. " I come out here to make people smile."
McElrah lost her full-time job in January. Since then, she has spent her days doing what she loves-dancing in the street. Her message to people in hard times: do something that you enjoy, no matter what your circumstances. " Life isn't that bad," she said. " If you're working 40 hours a week, you shouldn't be complaining."
McElrah graduated from parkway Central High School and has spent the past 21 years working as a nursing assistant, She began singing and dancing publicly on her days off a few years ago to help her through the pain of her second divorce.
Her favorite spot is the northwest corner of Chouteau Avenue and South Grand Boulevard near St. Louis University. McElrah's mp3 player is loaded with hundreds of classic rock hits and 80's pop songs, including those by Joe Cocker, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond and Toto. But her favorite artist, by far, is Stevie Nicks.
Videos of McElrah have appeared on YouTube, a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share, and view videos. "People think I'm crazy, but I don't care," She said. " I can dance a little. I just go with the music." Even a rude gesture from a passing motorist doesn't bother her either. " I just smile and wave," she said.
McElrah's show of bravery recently earned her a job opportunity with Liberty Tax Service, which temporarily offered her a job as a dancer Statute of Liberty to promote a new place near Grand Center starting in January.
" Just be happy and do what you love," she said. "The money will come." QUESTIONS:
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1. Who has nicknamed herself the Happy Lady?
2. Who has given herself the moniker the Happy Lady?
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1. Where does Erica McElrath sing and dance?
2. What location does Erica McElrath go to to sing and dance?
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1. What motivated Erica McElrath to begin singing and dancing?
2. Why did Erica McElrath start singing and dancing on street corners?
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1. Has Erica McElrath had multiple divorces?
2. Has Erica McElrath more than once?
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1. How many divorces has Erica McElrath been through?
2. What's the number of times that Erica McElrath has been divorced?
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1. What kinds of songs are on Erica McElrath's mp3 player?
2. What genre of music plays on Erica McElrath's mp3?
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1. How old is Erica McElrath?
2. What is Erica McElrath's age?
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1. Does Erica McElrath ask people for money?
2. Does Erica McElrath try and get people to give her cash?
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1. What does Erica McElrath need?
2. What is Erica McElrath in need of?
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1. What was Erica McElrath working as?
2. How did Erica McElrath used to be employed?
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1. For how many years did Erica McElrath work as a nursing assistant?
2. How long was Erica McElrath employed as a working assistant?
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1. When did Erica McElrath lose her full time job?
2. When was Erica McElrath let go from her job as a nursing assistant?
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304sm51wa34yqipo52asjd7k7s5bsh | gutenberg | CHAPTER XXIV.
OUTBREAK OF THE CREW
THE purpose of Bembo had been made known to the men generally by the watch; and now that our salvation was certain, by an instinctive impulse they raised a cry, and rushed toward him.
Just before liberated by Dunk and the steward, he was standing doggedly by the mizzen-mast; and, as the infuriated sailors came on, his bloodshot eye rolled, and his sheath-knife glittered over his head.
"Down with him!" "Strike him down!" "Hang him at the main-yard!" such were the shouts now raised. But he stood unmoved, and, for a single instant, they absolutely faltered.
"Cowards!" cried Salem, and he flung himself upon him. The steel descended like a ray of light; but did no harm; for the sailor's heart was beating against the Mowree's before he was aware.
They both fell to the deck, when the knife was instantly seized, and Bembo secured.
"For'ard! for'ard with him!" was again the cry; "give him a sea-toss!" "Overboard with him!" and he was dragged along the deck, struggling and fighting with tooth and nail.
All this uproar immediately over the mate's head at last roused him from his drunken nap, and he came staggering on deck.
"What's this?" he shouted, running right in among them.
"It's the Mowree, zur; they are going to murder him, zur," here sobbed poor Rope Yarn, crawling close up to him.
"Avast! avast!" roared Jermin, making a spring toward Bembo, and dashing two or three of the sailors aside. At this moment the wretch was partly flung over the bulwarks, which shook with his frantic struggles. In vain the doctor and others tried to save him: the men listened to nothing. QUESTIONS:
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1. What did the crew desire to do with Bembo?
2. How did the crew wish to treat Bembo?
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1. How did the crew wish for Bembo to die?
2. In what manner did the crew want to kill Bembo?
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1. How did the crew wish for Bembo to die, other than hanging him?
2. In what manner did the crew want to kill Bembo, in addition to having him hanged?
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1. Who attacked Bembo first?
2. Who was the first to act aggressive to Bembo?
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1. Did Bembo resist Salem's attack?
2. Did Bembo attempt to fight back against Salem?
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1. Was the crew being noisy?
2. Did the crew create an uproar?
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1. Who did the crew wake up?
2. Who was awakened by the crew's noise?
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1. Who was sobbing?
2. Who had tears streaming down their face?
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1. Did the men do as they were told?
2. Did the men follow the instructions they received?
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1. Who tried to come to Bembo's rescue?
2. Who attempted to spare Bembo?
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1. Who tried to come to Bembo's rescue, besides Jermin?
2. Who attempted to spare Bembo along with Jermin?
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1. Were the doctor and Jermin successful in saving Bembo?
2. Did Jermin and the doctor successfully rescue Bembo?
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1. What quivered in the fight?
2. What was shaking during the struggle?
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1. Who had freed Bembo just before the struggle?
2. Who let Bembo go just before the uproar occurred?
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3kms4qqvk2qqfgow5vnmbh7v4r9kf5 | mctest | I couldn't believe today had come! It was finally my birthday and that meant I could start working at the nearby pet store. First off, let me say that my name is Lilly, and as I'm sure you know, today's my birthday! Working at the pet shop has been my dream ever since I was a little girl, so actually getting to work with and help take care of the kitties, puppies, lizards and all sorts of animals is the coolest thing to happen to me. Some people dream of being a doctor, or a nurse, or even a teacher, but I've always wanted to work with pets. I'll say, like many people, I do have fears and that fear is snakes so I won't get to take care of them!
\tabI arrived at the pet store around nine in the morning and was greeted by the friendly woman that owned it who I talked with over the phone. Her hair was covering her name tag so I couldn't tell if her name was Martha, Margaret, or Mary, but it turns out she told me it was Margie so none of them were right. Margie helped me become friendly with all the animals, and I had so much fun the whole day. I fed them, gave them water, and even got to play with them! Margie didn't think I was ready to clean up after them yet so she said that could be done another day. It was everything I ever hoped and I can't wait for tomorrow! QUESTIONS:
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1. What is happening today?
2. What does today bring?
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1. What did Lilly's birthday mean?
2. What was the significance of Lilly's birthday?
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1. Where is Lilly working?
2. Where did Lilly get a job?
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1. Who will have a job at the pet store?
2. Who is the pet store going to employ?
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1. How long has Lilly fantasized about working at the pet store?
2. Since when has Lilly dreamed of being a pet store employee?
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1. What is Lilly scared of?
2. What frightens Lilly?
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1. When did Lilly show up at her job?
2. When did Lilly get to her place of work?
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1. Who greeted Lilly at the pet store?
2. Who at the pet store said hello to Lilly?
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1. Was the friendly woman the pet shop owner?
2. Did the friendly lady own the pet store?
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1. Who owned the pet store?
2. What was the name of the pet store owner?
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1. Did Lilly have a nice day?
2. Did Lilly's first day at work go well?
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1. Did Lilly pick up after the critters?
2. Did Lilly clean up after the animals?
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1. Is Lilly ready for her next day on the job?
2. Is Lilly ready to go to work again for another day?
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3snlul3wo4nqi434lkumchld4i7luv | wikipedia | Agnosticism is the view that the existence of God or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.
According to the philosopher William L. Rowe, "agnosticism is the view that human reason is incapable of providing sufficient rational grounds to justify either the belief that God exists or the belief that God does not exist". Agnosticism is a doctrine or set of s rather than a religion.
English biologist Thomas Henry Huxley coined the word "agnostic" in 1869. Earlier thinkers, however, had written works that promoted agnostic points of view, such as Sanjaya Belatthaputta, a 5th-century BCE Indian philosopher who expressed agnosticism about any afterlife; and Protagoras, a 5th-century BCE Greek philosopher who expressed agnosticism about the existence of "the gods". The Nasadiya Sukta in the Rigveda is agnostic about the origin of the universe.
Being a scientist, above all else, Huxley presented agnosticism as a form of demarcation. A hypothesis with no supporting objective, testable evidence is not an objective, scientific claim. As such, there would be no way to test said hypotheses, leaving the results inconclusive. His agnosticism was not compatible with forming a belief as to the truth, or falsehood, of the claim at hand. Karl Popper would also describe himself as an agnostic. According to philosopher William L. Rowe, in this strict sense, agnosticism is the view that human reason is incapable of providing sufficient rational grounds to justify either the belief that God exists or the belief that God does not exist. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the subject of the article?
2. Which belief system does the article discuss?
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1. Who coined the term agnostic?
2. What was the name of the person that came up with the word agnostic?
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1. When did Thomas Henry Huxley coin the term agnostic?
2. In what year did Thomas Henry Huxley come up with the term agnostic?
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1. Does agnosticism count as a religious belief?
2. Is agnosticism a kind of faith?
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1. How can agnosticism be classified?
2. What would be an accurate way of describing agnosticism?
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1. Who referred to agnosticism as a form of demarcation?
2. Who said that agnosticism was a way of drawing a border?
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1. Are agnostics certain that God exists or not?
2. Do agnostics believe for certain that there is a god or are they unsure?
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1. What does the Rigveda contain?
2. What can be found in the Rigveda?
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1. What is the Nasadiya Sukta agnostic about?
2. What does the Nasadiya Sukta remain unsure about?
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1. Which indian philosopher appears in the article?
2. Who is the philosopher from India that the article brings up?
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1. During what century was Sanjaya Belatthaputta alive?
2. What time period is Sanjaya Belatthaputta from?
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3r9wasfe2zgl4bni5wqwywv88sffzz | race | What would you do if you found a snake in your house? Many people might be afraid or try to kill it. However, if you live in North Carolina in the USA, one thing you can do is to call the Snake Catchers. The Snake Catchers are four men who love snakes, even poisonous ones. Their newspaper advertisement says, "Snake Catchers: free snake removal Please do not kill them -- Call us. " The Snake Catchers, who started their service in 1998, don't charge anything for helping people. "We do this as a hobby," explained Fred Johnson, one of the Snake Catchers. Because of their love of snakes, the Snake Catchers try to keep them alive. "One man asked us to kill a python , so he could make a pair of boots from the skin. We refused, because we like snakes, and we don't want to see them killed, " said Fred. Some of the snakes that they catch are kept as pets; some are given to the North Carolina State University. Most, including the poisonous snakes, are set free in the wild, usually in a national park. Fred suggests that people should treat snakes with care. "Actually snakes are very shy and gentle creatures. They only attack if they are frightened. However, you have to know how to treat a snake properly!" According to one happy family, the Snake Catchers are good. One day, the Greenwood family found a snake skin in the kitchen. They looked very carefully and saw a snake sleeping behind a cupboard. They thought about what to do. Then Steve Greenwood remembered the advertisement for the Snake Catchers. He called them. "The Snake Catchers arrived within an hour and they finished the job quickly too," said Steve Greenwood. "One of them went into the kitchen, found the snake and took it out alive. The Snake Catchers did a very good job." Last year, the Snake Catchers removed more than seventy snakes from houses in North Carolina. QUESTIONS:
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1. Where can the Snake Catchers be found?
2. What state are the Snake Catchers from?
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1. How many people are in the Snake Catchers?
2. How many members are the Snake Catchers comprised of?
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1. When did the Snake Catchers start?
2. In what year were the Snake Catchers formed?
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1. Where do the Snake Catchers place ads?
2. Where can ads for the Snake Catchers be found?
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1. What is the name of one of the families that contacted the Snake Catchers?
2. What's one family that got in touch with the Snake Catchers?
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1. Where in the Greenwood home was a snake found?
2. Where did the Greenwoods come across a snake?
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1. What was a snake doing in the Greenwood's kitchen?
2. What was the snake up to in the Greenwood family's kitchen?
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Q8:
1. When did the snake catchers arrive at the Greenwood home?
2. In how much time did the Snake Catchers get to the Greenwoods?
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1. What did the Snake Catchers do with the snake?
2. What did the Snake Catchers do at the Greenwoods?
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1. How many snakes did the Snake Catchers remove last year?
2. What was the number of serpents removed by the Snake Catchers last year?
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1. Did the Snake Catchers work exclusively in North Carolina last year?
2. Did the Snake Catchers only remove snakes from North Carolina homes?
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1. Do the Snake Catchers ever kill the snakes?
2. Does it happen that the Snake Catchers end the lives of snakes?
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1. Why don't the Snake Catchers ever kill snakes?
2. What keeps the Snake Catchers from ending snakes' lives?
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3z7vu45ipyhuewtayxbb9ure8rkz1p | cnn | (CNN) -- A federal appeals court has upheld an obstruction of justice conviction against Barry Bonds, according to court documents released Friday. The court ruled that the evasiveness of the testimony the former baseball star gave to a grand jury investigating sales of performance-enhancing drugs was sufficient to convict him.
In an opinion filed by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Mary M. Schroeder said the three-judge panel rejected Bonds' contention that he could only have been indicted for obstruction if his testimony had been flatly false. Attorneys for Bonds had argued that Bonds' statements to the grand jury were factually true, and that language in the federal statute under which he was charged is unconstitutionally vague.
The appeals court rejected that argument.
"When factually true statements are misleading or evasive, they can prevent the grand jury from obtaining truthful and responsive answers," Schroeder wrote. "They may therefore obstruct and impede the administration of justice within the meaning of the federal criminal statute."
Bonds' testimony in December 2003 was part of an investigation that targeted his personal trainer, Greg Anderson, and employees of the California drug testing laboratory known as the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative, or BALCO.
The testimony that led to Bonds' conviction came when a grand jury prosecutor asked Bonds whether Anderson ever gave him "anything that required a syringe to inject yourself with."
Bonds told the grand jury that only his personal doctors "ever touch me," and he then veered off the subject to say he never talked baseball with Anderson. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What charges was Barry Bonds convicted of?
2. What was Barry Bonds found guilty of?
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Q2:
1. What was Barry Bonds' sport?
2. Which athletic activity did Barry Bonds participate in?
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1. What drugs was Barry Bonds convicted of using?
2. Which performance enhancers was Barry Bonds found guilty of using?
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1. What was the name of Barry Bonds personal trainer in 2003?
2. Who trained Barry Bonds one on one in 2003?
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1. Who else did the investigation target, besides Barry Bonds?
2. Who other than Barry Bonds was the investigation trying to get?
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1. What was the argument of Barry Bonds lawyer?
2. What did the attorney representing Barry Bonds try and convince the court of?
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3x0h8uuit1oqelnz0t6o6rk5hs0wst | gutenberg | CHAPTER VII
There was a good deal of speculation at the Sheridan Club, of which he was a popular and much envied member, as to the cause for the complete disappearance from their midst of Francis Ledsam since the culmination of the Hilditch tragedy.
"Sent back four topping briefs, to my knowledge, last week," one of the legal luminaries of the place announced to a little group of friends and fellow-members over a before-dinner cocktail.
"Griggs offered him the defence of William Bull, the Chippenham murderer, and he refused it," another remarked. "Griggs wrote him personally, and the reply came from the Brancaster Golf Club! It isn't like Ledsam to be taking golfing holidays in the middle of the session."
"There's nothing wrong with Ledsam," declared a gruff voice from the corner. "And don't gossip, you fellows, at the top of your voices like a lot of old women. He'll be calling here for me in a moment or two."
They all looked around. Andrew Wilmore rose slowly to his feet and emerged from behind the sheets of an evening paper. He laid his hand upon the shoulder of a friend, and glanced towards the door.
"Ledsam's had a touch of nerves," he confided. "There's been nothing else the matter with him. We've been down at the Dormy House at Brancaster and he's as right as a trivet now. That Hilditch affair did him in completely."
"I don't see why," one of the bystanders observed. "He got Hilditch off all right. One of the finest addresses to a jury I ever heard." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What was the club called?
2. What name did the club bear?
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1. What was going on at the Sheridan Club?
2. What was happening at the Sheridan Club?
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1. How much speculation was going on?
2. How much were people hypothesizing?
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Q4:
1. Who couldn't be found?
2. Whose whereabouts were unknown?
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Q5:
1. Since when had Francis Ledsam been missing?
2. Since when were people unable to locate Francis Ledsam?
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Q6:
1. What did an intimate group learn from someone?
2. What information was communicated to a small group?
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Q7:
1. What announcement was made?
2. What did people learn?
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Q8:
1. When were legal briefs sent back?
2. At what point did legal documents get regurned?
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Q9:
1. What would it be improbable for Francis Ledsam to do?
2. What wouldn't it be like Francis Ledsam to do?
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Q10:
1. When would it be improbably for Francis Ledsam to go on a golfing holiday?
2. At what point in time would Francis Ledsam not usually go on a golfing holiday?
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33tin5lc04acybm06oolat0v0f69yv | cnn | Washington (CNN)John Boehner and his allies scrambled to lock down support for his reelection as Speaker on Tuesday morning as the small army of conservative lawmakers promising to vote against him continued to expand.
A senior House GOP leadership source tells CNN that Boehner is reaching out to members to urge support as they try to stave off the coup attempt. Voting was underway Tuesday afternoon with several Republicans already voting for people other than Boehner.
Bad weather and the funeral proceedings for former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, however, made conservatives' challenge tougher as the two incidents combined ensured some lawmakers wouldn't make the vote. With fewer lawmakers voting, conservatives will need more Boehner opponents to force the vote to a second ballot.
Conservative call for Boehner coup grows louder
Still, Monday morning conservatives were optimistic as more prominent members in their ranks came out opposed to the Speaker. Rep. Justin Amash, one of the original dozen that opposed Boehner for speaker in 2013, said in a Facebook post that while "Speaker Boehner has given his best to our conference...it's time for Republicans to change our leadership."
Incoming Rep. Curt Clawson, via tweet; South Carolina Rep. Jeff Duncan, via Facebook; and Kansas Rep. Tim Huelskamp, via tweet, also joined the 10 lawmakers that announced their opposition to Boehner over the weekend and into Monday. Conservatives say they've locked down at least a dozen and as many as 15 certain no-votes, with more expected when the vote happens Tuesday afternoon.
Florida Rep. Ted Yoho, who is just starting his second term in the House, is one of the conservatives collaborating to spark a second round of voting, and has offered him up as an alternative to the Ohio Republican, along with Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who is in the middle of a reelection campaign?
2. Who is attempting to keep their elected seat?
3.
Q2:
1. What is John Boehner's position?
2. What does John Boehner do in government?
3.
Q3:
1. What day was the voting for Speaker of the House?
2. When did congress vote on the new Speaker of the House?
3.
Q4:
1. Was it sunny out on Tuesday?
2. Did Tuesday bring pleasant weather?
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Q5:
1. What else happened on the day of the speaker vote?
2. What was another thing that occurred on the day Congress voted for speaker?
3.
Q6:
1. Were all representatives expected to vote for speaker?
2. Was it imagined that everyone in congress would participate in the vote?
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Q7:
1. What was the goal of those not voting for John Boehner?
2. What did the people opposing John Boehner wish to accomplish?
3.
Q8:
1. What is John Boehner's political affiliation?
2. Which political party does John Boehner belong to?
3.
Q9:
1. How many reps voted against John Boehner in 2013?
2. What was the number of representatives that did not vote for John Boehner in 2013?
3.
Q10:
1. Who was a rep that didn't vote for John Boehner in 2013?
2. Who was somebody that opposed John Boehner in 2013?
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36wlnqg78zaxgzk647qnuw356z7ben | wikipedia | John the Baptist (, "Ioánnes (h)o baptistés" or Ἰωάννης ὁ βαπτίζων, "Ioánnes (h)o baptízon", known as the Prophet Yahya in the Quran), also known as John the Baptizer, was a Jewish itinerant preacher in the early first century AD. John is revered as a major religious figure in Christianity, Islam, the Bahá'í Faith, and Mandaeism. He is called a prophet by all of these traditions, and is honoured as a saint in many Christian traditions.
John used baptism as the central symbol or sacrament of his messianic movement. Most scholars agree that John baptized Jesus. Some scholars believe Jesus was a follower or disciple of John. This idea is strongly controverted, however, by John the Baptist's own words in scripture, although several New Testament accounts report that some of Jesus' early followers had previously been followers of John. John the Baptist is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus. Some scholars maintain that John was influenced by the semi-ascetic Essenes, who expected an apocalypse and practiced rituals corresponding strongly with baptism, although no direct evidence substantiates this.
According to the New Testament, John anticipated a messianic figure greater than himself. Christians commonly refer to John as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus' coming. John is also identified with the prophet Elijah. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who did the Quran call the prophet Yahya?
2. What was another name for the Prophet Yahya?
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Q2:
1. What else was John the Baptist known as?
2. What was another name for John the Baptist?
3.
Q3:
1. Is John the Baptist only revered in Christian faiths?
2. Do only Christians revere John the Baptist?
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Q4:
1. How many faiths does John the Baptist play a role in?
2. What is the number of religions where John the Baptist has an importance?
3.
Q5:
1. Who did John the Baptist expect to come after him?
2. Who did John the Baptist think would succeed him?
3.
Q6:
1. Did John the Baptist think he would be succeeded by someone as great as him?
2. Dud John the Baptist figure his successor would be his equal?
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Q7:
1. How do Christians view John the Baptist?
2. What is the Christian way of referring to John the Baptist?
3.
Q8:
1. What did John the Baptist do?
2. What role did John the Baptist play?
3.
Q9:
1. What was John the Baptist's central sacrament?
2. What sacrament was most fundamental to John the Baptist?
3.
Q10:
1. Who did John the Baptist baptize?
2. Whose baptism was performed by John the Baptist?
3.
Q11:
1. Which historian talked about John the Baptist?
2. What scholar of history mentioned John the Baptist?
3.
Q12:
1. What is a polemical idea regarding John the Baptist and Jesus?
2. What notion of the relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus stirs up controversy?
3.
Q13:
1. Who gave Jesus many of his early followers?
2. How did a lot of people find Jesus in the beginning?
3.
Q14:
1. What faith was John the Baptist?
2. What was John the Baptist's religion?
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3ohyz19ugc5e9gs3s7tn4xddshkoax | cnn | Perugia, Italy (CNN) -- The father of American student Amanda Knox says prosecutors have "no case left," after an Italian judge rejected a request for new DNA testing of evidence.
"It really appears to me that they want to find the truth," Curt Knox said of Judge Claudio Pratillo Hellman's decision Wednesday. "I'm very hopeful that by the end of the month, we'll be able to bring Amanda and Rafael home."
Amanda Knox is fighting her conviction for killing her British housemate, Meredith Kercher. Knox and her ex-boyfriend, Rafael Sollecito, were found guilty of the killing in 2009.
The judge also rejected prosecution efforts to introduce newly found records about the original testing and to hear a new witness -- all victories for Knox's defense, which opposed the motions.
Curt Knox said his daughter is "handling it a step at a time. She's not pessimistic by any means. But she's also not saying, you know, I'm coming home."
He told CNN that the family will be allowed to see Amanda on Friday and will have a better sense of her reaction to the court's decision then.
Still, he acknowledged that "it was very good news for Amanda."
Even the prosecutor's office told CNN that its attorneys are less certain of the outcome. The prosecution is still confident that the verdict will be upheld, but is aware that it could go either way, the office said.
But Francesco Maresca, an attorney for the Kercher family, said that the rulings were not a defeat and that he understood why the judge rejected the requests. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who is the subject of the story?
2. Who does the article center upon?
3.
Q2:
1. Who is Amanda Knox's dad?
2. What is the name of Amanda Knox's father?
3.
Q3:
1. When will Amanda Knox's father be able to see her again?
2. On what day will Curtis Knox be able to see his daughter?
3.
Q4:
1. Will Curtis Knox be able to bring his daughter home on Friday?
2. Will Friday allow Amanda Knox to go home with her dad?
3.
Q5:
1. What is Amanda Knox convicted of?
2. What has Amanda Knox been found guilty of?
3.
Q6:
1. Where is Amanda Knox from?
2. What is Amanda Knox's home country?
3.
Q7:
1. Was Amanda Knox's boyfriend accused alongside her?
2. Was Amanda Knox's boyfriend charged with murder like her?
3.
Q8:
1. Who is Amanda Knox dating?
2. What is the name of Amanda Knox's boyfriend?
3.
Q9:
1. What judge is presiding over Amanda Knox's case?
2. Who is the judge in the Amanda Knox case?
3.
Q10:
1. Did Judge Claudio Pratillo Hellman reject a request made by prosecutors?
2. Did the prosecution make a request that Judge Claudio Pratillo Hellman denied?
3.
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3ffj6vril1o8chji2ajpvu5e7k1i0t | race | Bum rate is the speed at which a startup business consumes money. My rate would be $ 50,000 a month when my new media company started. So, I began looking around for individuals who would be my first investors. "Angel money" it was called. But when I reviewed my list of acquaintances to find those who might be able to help, I found the number got small.
With no other choices, I began meeting with the venture-capital companies. But I was warned they took a huge share of your company for the money they put in. And if you struggled, they could drop you cold.
As I was searching for "angel money", I started to build a team who trusted me even though I didn't have money for paychecks yet.
Bill Becker was an expert in computer programming and image processing at a very famous Media Lab at M. I.T. With his arrival, my company suddenly had a major technology "guy" in-house.
Katherine Henderson, a filmmaker and a former real-estate dealer, joined us as our director of market research. Steve White came on as operating officer. He had worked for the developer of a home-finance software, Quicken. We grabbed him.
We had some really good people, but we still didn't have enough money. One night, my neighbor, Louise Johnson, came for a visit. She and I were only nodding acquaintances, but her boys and ours were constant companions. She ran a very good business at the time.
Louise was brilliant and missed nothing. She had been watching my progress closely. She knew I was dying for money and I had prospects but could offer no guarantees of success.
She told me that her attorney had talked to mine and the terms had been agreed upon. She handed me an envelope. Inside was a check for $ 500,000.
I almost fell down. I heard her voice as if from heaven.
"I have confidence in your plan," she said. "You' 11 do well. You're going to work hard for it, but it' s satisfying when you build your own company."
Who would have thought I'd find an angel so close to home? There were no words sufficient for the moment. We just said good night. She left and I just stood there, completely humbled and completely committed. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What does Bill Becker do?
2. What is Bill Becker's occupation?
3.
Q2:
1. Where did Bill Becker work in computer programming?
2. Where was Bill Becker employed as a computer programmer?
3.
Q3:
1. Does Bill Becker still work at a famous media lab at MIT?
2. Does MIT continue to employ Bill Becker?
3.
Q4:
1. What does Bill Becker do for a living at present?
2. What is Bill Becker's current occupation?
3.
Q5:
1. Who was hired alongside Bill Becker?
2. Who joined a new company in addition to Bill Becker?
3.
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3eg49x351uc0gnus3lz7752k83fx63 | cnn | A high-profile murder case involving one of America's most well-known political families took a dramatic turn Wednesday when a judge ordered a new trial for Michael Skakel, the nephew of Robert and Ethel Kennedy.
Skakel, who has spent more than a decade behind bars, is accused of killing 15-year-old neighbor Martha Moxley with a golf club in 1975. Twenty-seven years after her death, he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
For years, Skakel fought unsuccessfully for his conviction to be overturned. But a Connecticut judge gave Skakel, 53, a chance for a fresh start Wednesday, ruling that the defense during his 2002 trial had been inadequate.
State's Attorney John Smriga said prosecutors plan to appeal, but are still reviewing the judge's decision.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has long maintained his cousin's innocence, described the judge's order as a "blessed event."
"I think everybody who knows Michael's overjoyed with it," Kennedy told CNN's "AC360."
Martha Moxley's mother said the judge's ruling does nothing to change her mind.
"There's not a way they can erase what was said during the first trial. ... I have not given up and I do believe Michael Skakel killed my daughter," Dorthy Moxley told CNN's "Piers Morgan Live." "If there is a new trial, I will be there."
Judge: Defense 'constitutionally deficient'
In a lengthy opinion Wednesday, Connecticut Appellate Judge Thomas Bishop ruled that defense attorney Michael "Mickey" Sherman's representation of Skakel was "constitutionally deficient."
"The defense of a serious felony prosecution requires attention to detail, an energetic investigation and a coherent plan of defense (capably) executed," Bishop wrote in his decision. "Trial counsel's failures in each of these areas of representation were significant and, ultimately, fatal to a constitutionally adequate defense." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What made national news on Wednesday?
2. What were national media outlets talking about on Wednesday?
3.
Q2:
1. Who was the defendent in the retrial?
2. Who was being retried?
3.
Q3:
1. Has Michael Skakel spent previous time in jail?
2. Has Michael Skakel been to jail in the past?
3.
Q4:
1. Who did Michael Skakel kill?
2. Whose life was taken by Michael Skakel?
3.
Q5:
1. Who does Michael Skakel know?
2. Who is Michael Skakel close with?
3.
Q6:
1. How does Michael Skakel know the Kennedys?
2. What is Michael Skakel's relationship to the Kennedys?
3.
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3of2m9aatgowkxfw67hte9ndgv3zk6 | mctest | John was excited for the treasure hunt. He called up his friends to help him find all of the items on the list. First he called Phil. Phil said he would come right over to help him find items. Next he called James. James said he could help, but had to finish breakfast first. Finally he called Pat and Paul. They were twins and were excited to join the treasure hunt. Finally, all his friends arrived. They were ready to look for the treasure hunt items. The items on the treasure hunt list were a cup, coin, apple, bell, mitten, and rock. The boys spread out in all directions, looking for the items. John found an item first. He found the rock. Phil found a coin on the sidewalk. He also found a mitten. James found an apple in the yard. Pat and Paul found a cup. All that was left to find was the bell. They looked and looked and finally, James found a bell beneath a bench. The boys were happy about finding all of the items. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who needed to eat all their breakfast?
2. Who was in need of finishing their morning meal?
3.
Q2:
1. Who received a call before James?
2. Who did John call prior to James?
3.
Q3:
1. Who was the last person John called?
2. Who did John get in touch with last?
3.
Q4:
1. Are Pat and Paul siblings?
2. Are Pat and Paul from the same family?
3.
Q5:
1. What were all the boys going to do?
2. What was the group's plan?
3.
Q6:
1. What was one treasure hunt item the boys were looking for?
2. What was one item on the list the boys attempted to locate?
3.
Q7:
1. Who found the cup?
2. Who discovered a cup?
3.
Q8:
1. What was one treasure hunt item, besides the cup, the boys were looking for?
2. What was one item on the list, other than the cup, that the boys attempted to locate?
3.
Q9:
1. Who found the coin?
2. Who came across the coin?
3.
Q10:
1. Where was the coin?
2. What was the coin's location?
3.
Q11:
1. What did Phil find in addition to the coin?
2. What other than the coin was discovered by Phil?
3.
Q12:
1. Who was in charge of the treasure hunt?
2. Who led the hunt for fun items?
3.
Q13:
1. Were all of John's buddies boys or girls?
2. Did John have boys or girls as friends?
3.
Q14:
1. What was one treasure hunt item, besides the cup, coin, and mitten, that the boys were looking for?
2. What was one item on the list, other than the cup, coin, and mitten that the boys attempted to locate?
3.
Q15:
1. Who found the apple?
2. Which boy came across the apple?
3.
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3sle99er0ndvrub20u40f64nu6czbf | wikipedia | Antwerp is a Flemish city in Belgium, the capital of Antwerp province in the community of Flanders. With a population of 510,610, it is the most populous city proper in Belgium. Its metropolitan area houses around 1,200,000 people, which is second behind Brussels.
Antwerp is on the River Scheldt, linked to the North Sea by the Westerschelde estuary. It is about north from Brussels, and about from the Dutch border. The Port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world, ranking second in Europe and within the top 20 globally. Antwerp was also the place of the world's oldest stock exchange building, originally built in 1531 and re-built in 1872, it has been derelict since 1997.
Antwerp has long been an important city in the Low Countries, both economically and culturally, especially before the Spanish Fury (1576) in the Dutch Revolt. The inhabitants of Antwerp are nicknamed "Sinjoren", after the Spanish honorific "señor" or French "seigneur", "lord", referring to the Spanish noblemen who ruled the city in the 17th century. Today Antwerp is a major trade and cultural centre, and is the world's second most multi-cultural city (after Amsterdam) home to 170 nationalities. It is also known as the "diamond capital" of the world for its large diamond district. The city hosted the 1920 Summer Olympics. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Which metropolis appears in the article?
2. What city does the article focus on?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the population of Antwerp?
2. How many residents does Antwerp have?
3.
Q3:
1. Where exactly is Antwerp located?
2. What is Antwerp's exact location?
3.
Q4:
1. What is Antwerp north of?
2. What lies south of Antwerp?
3.
Q5:
1. Where does Antwerp rank globally?
2. What is Antwerp's worldwide ranking?
3.
Q6:
1. Where does Antwerp rank in Europe?
2. What is Antwerp's European ranking?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name for someone who lives in Antwerp?
2. What are the inhabitants of Antwerp called?
3.
Q8:
1. What did Antwerp host?
2. What took place in Antwerp?
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Q9:
1. What border is near Antwerp?
2. What is the border close to Antwerp?
3.
Q10:
1. Was Antwerp famous for having the oldest stock exchange building?
2. Was the oldest stock exchange building a feature of Antwerp?
3.
Q11:
1. In what year did Antwerp's original stock exchange building go up?
2. When was Antwerp's stock exchange building originally constructed?
3.
Q12:
1. When was Antwerp's stock exchange building rebuilt?
2. What was the year of the reconstruction of Antwerp's stock exchange building?
3.
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3k5tewlkgvbo5iky577egnv41lxive | gutenberg | CHAPTER IX.
The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father. By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak. This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it. Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control. Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.
In all the confidential effusions with Plantagenet, Venetia had never dwelt upon this mysterious subject; indeed, in these conversations, when they treated of their real and not ideal life, Venetia was a mere recipient: all that she could communicate, Plantagenet could observe; he it was who avenged himself at these moments for his habitual silence before third persons; it was to Venetia that he poured forth all his soul, and she was never weary of hearing his stories about Morpeth, and all his sorrows, disgusts, and afflictions. There was scarcely an individual in that little town with whom, from his lively narratives, she was not familiar; and it was to her sympathising heart that he confided all his future hopes and prospects, and confessed the strong pride he experienced in being a Cadurcis, which from all others was studiously concealed. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who entered a person's life?
2. Who became a presence in somebody's world?
3.
Q2:
1. Whose life did the Cardurcis family come into?
2. Whose life did the Cardurcis become a part of?
3.
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3docmvpbtne3bemg0wyfbex806bnnh | cnn | (CNN) -- The Syrian government has told the parents of a missing American journalist that it doesn't know where their son is, the man's father said Monday at a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon.
Austin Tice last contacted his family on August 13 while in Syria reporting on the uprising there against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. He was reportedly preparing to leave Syria for Lebanon when he went missing, according to his family.
Read more: Family working for journalist's release plans visit to Lebanon
In October, a shaky video surfaced on YouTube showing a man believed to be Tice surrounded by armed men walking him up a hill.
Tice's father, Marc Tice, said that family members have been in touch, "directly and indirectly," with Syrian government officials, but they have learned nothing about his son's location despite traveling to Beirut to seek his release.
"We're reaching out to everyone that we can get in touch with," he said.
Tice's parents say they are willing to go to Syria if that what it will take to get their son back.
"We have no idea what will be required, and we would like to know from whoever is holding him what it is that we need to do," Marc Tice said.
Austin is the oldest of the couple's seven children.
"We are a big, close family. We have all felt the void [of] his absence," said his mother, Debra Tice.
With the holiday season approaching, they are "dismayed by the empty chair at our family table," she said. "We miss Austin. Knowing his smile, big laugh, great storytelling." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who cannot currently be found?
2. Who are people trying to find?
3.
Q2:
1. Who is looking for Austin Tice?
2. Who is attempting to locate Austin Tice?
3.
Q3:
1. When did Austin Tice last communicate with his family?
2. When was the last time Austin Tice's family heard from him?
3.
Q4:
1. Where was Austin Tice?
2. What country was Austin Tice located in?
3.
Q5:
1. What was Austin Tice doing in Syria?
2. What brought Austin Tice to Syria?
3.
Q6:
1. Where was Austin Tice going to be heading after he left Syria?
2. Once Austin Tice got out of Syria, what country was he supposed to head to?
3.
Q7:
1. Does Austin Tice have any siblings?
2. Is Austin Tice a brother?
3.
Q8:
1. Is Austin Tice the youngest of his siblings?
2. Are all of Austin Tice's siblings older than him?
3.
Q9:
1. Will Austin Tice's family go to Syria to look for him?
2. Is Austin Tice's family going to travel to Syria to try and find him?
3.
Q10:
1. Has there been video evidence that Austin Tice is still alive?
2. Have any videos confirmed that Austin Tice is currently living?
3.
Q11:
1. What did Video of Austin Tice show?
2. What was depicted in the video of Austin Tice?
3.
Q12:
1. When was video taken of Austin Tice?
2. In what month did video evidence of Austin Tice emerge?
3.
Q13:
1. Where could video evidence of Austin Tice be found?
2. What platform showed a video of Austin Tice?
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37fmassaycr9w4ms0qgefb1xxjebid | gutenberg | CHAPTER LXVIII King Media Dreams
That afternoon was melting down to eve; all but Media broad awake; yet all motionless, as the slumberer upon the purple mat. Sailing on, with open eyes, we slept the wakeful sleep of those, who to the body only give repose, while the spirit still toils on, threading her mountain passes.
King Media's slumbers were like the helmed sentry's in the saddle. From them, he started like an antlered deer, bursting from out a copse. Some said he never slept; that deep within himself he but intensified the hour; or, leaving his crowned brow in marble quiet, unseen, departed to far-off councils of the gods. Howbeit, his lids never closed; in the noonday sun, those crystal eyes, like diamonds, sparkled with a fixed light.
As motionless we thus reclined, Media turned and muttered:--"Brother gods, and demi-gods, it is not well. These mortals should have less or more. Among my subjects is a man, whose genius scorns the common theories of things; but whose still mortal mind can not fathom the ocean at his feet. His soul's a hollow, wherein he raves."
"List, list," whispered Yoomy--"our lord is dreaming; and what a royal dream."
"A very royal and imperial dream," said Babbalanja--"he is arraigning me before high heaven;--ay, ay; in dreams, at least, he deems himself a demi-god."
"Hist," said Mohi--"he speaks again."
"Gods and demi-gods! With one gesture all abysses we may disclose; and before this Mardi's eyes, evoke the shrouded time to come. Were this well? Like lost children groping in the woods, they falter through their tangled paths; and at a thousand angles, baffled, start upon each other. And even when they make an onward move, 'tis but an endless vestibule, that leads to naught. In my own isle of Odo--Odo! Odo! How rules my viceroy there?--Down, down, ye madding mobs! Ho, spearmen, charge! By the firmament, but my halberdiers fly!" QUESTIONS:
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1. Who was completely awake?
2. Who was zero percent asleep?
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1. Who could be compared to a deer?
2. Who resembled a deer?
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1. What comments were made about King Media's sleep?
2. What was said regarding King Media's rest?
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1. What was the king's statement?
2. What comment did the king make?
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1. Why did the king say things were not going bad?
2. What was the reason for the king's gloomy statement?
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1. Who spoke about the dream in hushed tones?
2. Who talked quietly about the dream?
3.
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1. Who was present with Yoomy?
2. Who other than Yoomy was in the room?
3.
Q8:
1. Who was present with Yoomy and Babbalanja?
2. Who other than Yoomy and Babbalanja was in the room?
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Q9:
1. What sort of thing was Odo?
2. What kind of place was Odo?
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Q10:
1. Whose island was Odo?
2. Who did the island of Odo belong to?
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1. Where was the king believed to travel in his sleep?
2. Where was it believed that the king went while he was sleeping?
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373erpl3yo8mlpjsqz18tx8arv2rtb | wikipedia | John Winston Ono Lennon, (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 19408 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and activist who co-founded the Beatles, the most commercially successful and musically influential band in the history of popular music. He and fellow member Paul McCartney formed a much-celebrated songwriting partnership.
Born and raised in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the skiffle craze as a teenager; his first band, the Quarrymen, was named the Silver Beatles, and finally evolved into the Beatles in 1960. When the group disbanded in 1970, Lennon embarked on a sporadic solo career that produced albums including "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" and "Imagine", and songs such as "Give Peace a Chance", "Working Class Hero", and "Imagine". After he married Yoko Ono in 1969, he added "Ono" as one of his middle names. Lennon disengaged himself from the music business in 1975 to raise his infant son Sean, but re-emerged with Ono in 1980 with the new album "Double Fantasy". He was shot and killed in front of his Manhattan apartment three weeks after its release.
Lennon revealed a rebellious nature and acerbic wit in his music, writing, drawings, on film and in interviews. Controversial through his political and peace activism, he moved from London to Manhattan in 1971, where his criticism of the Vietnam War resulted in a lengthy attempt by the Nixon administration to deport him. Some of his songs were adopted as anthems by the anti-war movement and the larger counterculture. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. on what day and month was John Lennon born?
2. What was the date of John Lennon's birth?
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1. In what year was John Lennon born?
2. What was the year of John Lennon's birth?
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1. What was John Lennon's birth name?
2. What name was John Lennon born with?
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1. Where was John Lennon born?
2. What was the location of John Lennon's birth?
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1. Was John Lennon raised in Liverpool?
2. Did John Lennon spend his childhood in Liverpool?
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1. What was popular when John Lennon was a teen?
2. What was everybody into during John Lennon's adolescence?
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1. Did John Lennon have a band?
2. Was John Lennon in a musical group?
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1. What was John Lennon's first band?
2. What musical group was John Lennon a member of first?
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1. Was the Quarrymen renamed?
2. Did John Lennon's first band take on a second name?
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1. What was the Quarrymen renamed?
2. What was the second name taken on by John Lennon's first band?
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1. What was John Lennon's band called in 1960?
2. What did John Lennon's musical group go by in 1960?
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1. How long were the Beatles together?
2. What was the duration of the Beatles' career
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1. For how many years were the Beatles active?
2. How long did the Beatles' career last in years?
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1. Were the Beatles a popular group?
2. Was everyone obsessed with the Beatles?
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33ppungg385i71srwrqqfl9rbihrz1 | gutenberg | Chapter XI. --NUSSLER IN NEISSE, WITH THE OLD DESSAUER AND WALRAVE.
The Old Dessauer with part of his 20,000,--aided by Boy Dietrich (KNABE, "Knave Dietrich," as one might fondly call him) and the Moravian Meal-wagons,--accomplished his Troppau-Jablunka Problem perfectly well; cleaning the Mountains, and keeping them clean, of that Pandour rabble, as he was the man to do. Nor would his Expedition require mentioning farther,--were it not for some slight passages of a purely Biographical character; first of all, for certain rubs which befell between his Majesty and him. For example, once, before that Interview at Chrudim, just on entering Bohemia thitherward, Old Leopold had seen good to alter his march-route; and--on better information, as he thought it, which proved to be worse--had taken a road not prescribed to him. Hearing of which, Friedrich reins him up into the right course, in this sharp manner:--
"CHRUDIM, 21st APRIL. I am greatly surprised that your Serenity, as an old Officer, does not more accurately follow my orders which I give you. If you were skilfuler than Caesar, and did not with strict accuracy observe my orders, all else were of no help to me. I hope this notice, once for all, will be enough; and that in time coming you will give no farther causes to complain." [King to Furst Leopold (Orlich, i. 219-221).]
Friedrich, on their meeting at Chrudim, was the same man as ever. But the old Son of Gunpowder stood taciturn, rigorous, in military business attitude, in the King's presence; had not forgotten the passage; and indeed he kept it in mind for long months after. And during all this Ober-Schlesien time, had the hidden grudge in his heart;--doing his day's work with scrupulous punctuality; all the more scrupulous, they say. Friedrich tried, privately through Leopold Junior, some slight touches of assuagement; but without effect; and left the Senior to Time, and to his own methods of cooling again. QUESTIONS:
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1. Who received aid from Boy Dietrich?
2. To whom did Boy Dietrich lend a hand?
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Q2:
1. What was Boy Dietrich tidying?
2. What was Boy Dietrich cleaning up?
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Q3:
1. What did Boy Dietrich and the Old Dessauer not talk about further?
2. What did not remain a topic of conversation between the Old Dessauer and Boy Dietrich?
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1. Did Old Leopold take a different path than scheduled?
2. Did Old Leopold alter his traveling route?
3.
Q5:
1. How many people were with the Old Dessauer?
2. What was the number of people in the Old Dessauer's company?
3.
Q6:
1. Who was upset in the change in path?
2. Who didn't like altering the traveling route?
3.
Q7:
1. Where did Leopold and Friedrich meet up?
2. What was the eventual meeting spot?
3.
Q8:
1. Had Friedrich changed?
2. Was Friedrich's personality alter?
3.
Q9:
1. Who did Friedrich try to assuage?
2. Who did Friedrich attempt to calm down?
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Q10:
1. Did Friedrich give up trying to calm Leopold?
2. Did Friedrich cease attempting to assuage Leopold?
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3wr9xg3t63bsmlkn2k2ug85i9hz74x | mctest | Bill dug a small hole and placed the seed inside. Then, he covered up the hole with dirt, and poured some water on it. It was such a small seed, and it was hard to believe that it would turn into a giant pumpkin.
Every day, Bill went out to the garden to check on the seed. Some days, if the ground was dry, he poured more water on it. After a few days, a tiny green plant started coming out of the ground. Bill kept checking every day, and the plant kept getting bigger and bigger.
Soon, there were tiny leaves on the plant. As the summer went on, the whole plant kept getting bigger and bigger. Soon, he could see tiny fruits starting to grow. They kept getting bigger and bigger. Eventually, he could tell that they were pumpkins!
That fall, the pumpkins were really big. Bill picked the biggest one and brought it to the fair. He got a blue ribbon for the biggest pumpkin!
Bill's parents had other plants in their garden. They had strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and many other fruits and vegetables. But they all started as tiny seeds. QUESTIONS:
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1. Who did some gardening?
2. Who put some plants in the ground?
3.
Q2:
1. What was Bill's first step in planting?
2. What did Bill do first as he planted?
3.
Q3:
1. What did Bill put in the hole?
2. What did Bill place into the space he dug?
3.
Q4:
1. What kind of seed did Bill plant?
2. What sort of seed did Bill put in the ground?
3.
Q5:
1. What did Bill hope for?
2. What did Bill desire?
3.
Q6:
1. Did Bill forget about his seed after he planted it?
2. Did Bill neglect to remember his seed once it was planted?
3.
Q7:
1. What did Bill do with his seed once it was planted?
2. How did Bill treat his seed after it was planted?
3.
Q8:
1. Did Bill do anything besides check on his seed?
2. Were there any other actions Bill took, other than checking on his seed?
3.
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1. Did Bill's seed die out?
2. Did the seed Bill planted perish?
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Q10:
1. What did Bill's seed grow into?
2. What did Bill's seed eventually become?
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1. What sort of plant did Bill grow?
2. What kind of plant did Bill's seed become?
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3wakvudhuwgr3je2hqtctc3c9pk7u8 | wikipedia | An Internet service provider (ISP) is an organization that provides services for accessing, using, the Internet. Internet service providers may be organized in various forms, such as commercial, community-owned, non-profit, or otherwise privately owned.
Internet services typically provided by ISPs include Internet access, Internet transit, domain name registration, web hosting, Usenet service, and colocation.
The Internet was developed as a network between government research laboratories and participating departments of universities. By the late 1980s, a process was set in place towards public, commercial use of the Internet. The remaining restrictions were removed by 1995, 4 years after the introduction of the World Wide Web.
In 1989, the first ISPs were established in Australia and the United States. In Brookline, Massachusetts, The World became the first commercial ISP in the US. Its first customer was served in November 1989.
On 23 April 2014, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was reported to be considering a new rule that will permit ISPs to offer content providers a faster track to send content, thus reversing their earlier net neutrality position. A possible solution to net neutrality concerns may be municipal broadband, according to Professor Susan Crawford, a legal and technology expert at Harvard Law School. On 15 May 2014, the FCC decided to consider two options regarding Internet services: first, permit fast and slow broadband lanes, thereby compromising net neutrality; and second, reclassify broadband as a telecommunication service, thereby preserving net neutrality. On 10 November 2014, President Barack Obama recommended that the FCC reclassify broadband Internet service as a telecommunications service in order to preserve net neutrality. On 16 January 2015, Republicans presented legislation, in the form of a U.S. Congress H.R. discussion draft bill, that makes concessions to net neutrality but prohibits the FCC from accomplishing the goal or enacting any further regulation affecting Internet service providers. On 31 January 2015, AP News reported that the FCC will present the notion of applying ("with some caveats") Title II (common carrier) of the Communications Act of 1934 to the internet in a vote expected on 26 February 2015. Adoption of this notion would reclassify internet service from one of information to one of the telecommunications and, according to Tom Wheeler, chairman of the FCC, ensure net neutrality. The FCC is expected to enforce net neutrality in its vote, according to the New York Times. QUESTIONS:
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1. How can an ISP be defined?
2. What does the term ISP refer to?
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1. What is ISP short for?
2. What is meant by the acronym ISP?
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Q3:
1. When was the first ISP started in the US?
2. When did the first ISP come about in the United States?
3.
Q4:
1. Where was the first ISP created in the US?
2. What was the location of the first ISP in the United States?
3.
Q5:
1. What was the first ISP called?
2. What was the name of the first ISP?
3.
Q6:
1. How did the internet come about?
2. How can the creation of the internet be described?
3.
Q7:
1. When did the internet become available to the general public?
2. When did normal people start having access to the internet?
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Q8:
1. What is the general purpose of an ISP?
2. What does an ISP normally give people?
3.
Q9:
1.
2.
3.
Q10:
1. What does Susan Crawford do?
2. What is Susan Crawford's occupation?
3.
Q11:
1. What was Susan Crawford's answer to threats to net neutrality?
2. How did Susan Crawford believe that threats to net neutrality could be solved?
3.
Q12:
1. What would be the outcome of broadband being called a telecommunications service?
2. If broadband started being referred to as a telecommunications service, what would result?
3.
Q13:
1. What did Barack Obama want to do about broadband?
2. What solution did Barack Obama think up regarding broadband?
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Q14:
1. Who did not want there to be additional rules for ISPs?
2. Who wanted to prevent additional restrictions from being put on ISPs?
3.
Q15:
1. Is net neutrality going to win out in the upcoming vote?
2. Are people soon going to vote to keep net neutrality in place?
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35gmh2sv3ehhzt9f8cv90g34d0jeor | gutenberg | CHAPTER NINE.
HESTER INTRODUCED TO A NEW HOME AND NEW FRIENDS UNDER PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES, AND A NEW NAME.
Long before their flight was discovered Hester Sommers and Dinah had penetrated into a dense thicket, where the negress proceeded to produce a wonderful metamorphosis.
"Now, my dear," she said, hastily undoing a large bundle which she carried, while Hester, panting and terrified, sat down on the grass beside her, "don't you be frighted. I's your fri'nd. I's Dinah, de sister ob Peter de Great, an' de fri'nd also ob Geo'ge. So you make your mind easy."
"My mind is quite easy," said Hester; "and even if you were not Peter's sister, I'd trust you, because of the tone of your kind voice. But who is Geo'ge?"
Dinah opened her eyes very wide at this question, for Peter had already enlightened her mind a little as to the middy's feelings towards Hester.
"You not know Geo'ge?" she asked.
"Never heard of him before, Dinah."
"Geo'ge Foster?"
"Oh, I understand! It was your way of pronouncing his name that puzzled me," returned the girl, with a faint smile. "I'm glad you are his friend, too, poor fellow!"
"Well, you _is_ a babby!" exclaimed Dinah, who had been mixing up what appeared to be black paint in a wooden bowl. "Now, look yar, don't you be frighted. It's a matter ob life an' deaf, you know, but _I's_ your fri'nd! Jest you do zackly what I tells you."
"Yes, Dinah," said Hester, alarmed, notwithstanding, by the earnestness and solemnity of her new friend, "what am I to do?" QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who traveled into the forest?
2. Who went where there were a lot of woods?
3.
Q2:
1. When did Hester and Dinah go to the woods?
2. At what point did Hester and Dinah travel deep into the trees?
3.
Q3:
1. What were the trees undergoing?
2. What was going on with the forest?
3.
Q4:
1. Who was creating a metamorphosis?
2. Who was causing a large shift?
3.
Q5:
1. How long before Hester and Dinah's flight was discovered?
2. How long did it take before Hester and Dinah's trip was noticed?
3.
Q6:
1. What were Dinah's words to Hester?
2. What message did Dinah transmit to Hester?
3.
Q7:
1. What was Dinah doing as she spoke to Hester?
2. What did Dinah do at the same time as talking to Hester?
3.
Q8:
1. Did Dinah have a small bundle?
2. Was Dinah's bundle quite tiny?
3.
Q9:
1. What were Hester's emotions?
2. What sort of state was Hester in?
3.
Q10:
1. What was Hester doing?
2. What action was Hester performing?
3.
Q11:
1. Who did Hester sit by?
2. Who was Hester seated next to?
3.
Q12:
1. Where were Hester and Dinah seated?
2. What location were Hester and Dinah sitting in?
3.
Q13:
1. Who is Dinah's male sibling?
2. What is the name of Dinah's brother?
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3ea3qwiz4iv9sqg90c7zf57j445itu | gutenberg | CHAPTER THIRTY TWO.
BRANWEN VISITS GUNRIG.
Before going off on his mission the Hebrew paid a visit to his own residence, where he found Branwen busy with culinary operations. Sitting down on a stool, he looked at her with an expression of mingled amusement and perplexity.
"Come hither, my girl," he said, "and sit beside me while I reveal the straits to which you have brought me. Verily, a short time ago I had deemed it impossible for any one to thrust me so near to the verge of falsehood as you have done!"
"I, Beniah?" exclaimed the maiden, with a look of surprise on her pretty face so ineffably innocent that it was obviously hypocritical--insomuch that Beniah laughed, and Branwen was constrained to join him.
"Yes--you and your father together, for the puzzling man has commissioned me to set out for the Hot Swamp, to tell Bladud that he is urgently wanted at home. And he would not even allow me to open my lips, when I was about to broach the subject of your disguises, although he almost certainly knows all about them--"
"What! my father knows?" interrupted Branwen, with raised eyebrows.
"Yes, and you know that he knows, and he knows that I know, and we all know that each other knows, and why there should be any objection that every one should know is more than I can--"
"Never mind, Beniah," interrupted the girl, with the slightest possible smile. "You are a dear, good old creature, and I know you won't betray me. Remember your solemn promise." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Who did Beniah address?
2. To whom did Beniah talk?
3.
Q2:
1. Where did Branwen's father want Beniah to go?
2. What location did Branwen's dad want Beniah to travel to?
3.
Q3:
1. Who was Beniah supposed to see at the Hot Swamp?
2. What person was Beniah meant to visit with at the Hot Swamp?
3.
Q4:
1. What message was Beniah supposed to give Bladud?
2. What was Bladud meant to learn from Beniah?
3.
Q5:
1. What was Branwen's dad aware of?
2. What knowledge did Branwen's father have?
3.
Q6:
1. What did Branwen ask Beniah not to forget?
2. What did Branwen request that Beniah remember?
3.
Q7:
1. What was Branwen doing when Beniah came to visit?
2. What was Branwen up to at the time of Beniah's visit?
3.
Q8:
1. Did Beniah say that Branwen did something disagreeable?
2. Did Beniah launch an accusation against Branwen?
3.
Q9:
1. What did Beniah accuse Branwen of?
2. What was Beniah's accusation against Branwen?
3.
Q10:
1. Did Beniah's accusation surprise Branwen?
2. Was Branwen taken aback by Beniah's accusation?
3.
Q11:
1. What is Beniah's ethnic background?
2. State the ethnicity of Beniah.
3.
Q12:
1. Where did Beniah go before he left?
2. What location did Beniah pay a visit before leaving?
3.
Q13:
1. What did Beniah sit on?
2. What object did Beniah take a seat upon?
3.
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3wetl7aqwt8shln0edie8jzg59p357 | race | Every year,there have been the Christmas specials for almost every sitcom and cartoon,which nod in sincerity towards the holiday season.Since Charles Schultz,the American cartoonist who created Charlie Brown and Snoopy,first got his hit on the holiday with A Charlie Brown Christmas in 1965.characters from television and comic books have tried on the Christmas clothes.
This year,Fox has brought out its new"lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas,which was first shown on Thanksgiving day.The "Ice Age"films,which began in 2002,with a fourth feature for 2012,have been successful.one thing many fans would love the film is that they can have a chance to spend more time with the memorable animal characters from the series:Manny,Diego,and Sid.The film.tells the story of the birth of the Christmas tree,Santa'S deer,his sleigh and other things.
It is also a"Christmas Must Be Saved" story and a"You Must Believe"story.Like the other"Ice Age" films,it involves a dangerous journey and time is found to cause sufferings to the poor little squirrel,Scrat.
Christmas has been tied on to"Ice Age"like antlers on to a dog.In fact,the film-makers behind A Mammoth Christmas have spent most of their time working on the film itself rath--er than its Christmas special.It feels as if someone had merely made a list of tllings associated with the holiday.
However,Sid,the series'most likable character,is a high point of the film.In the film,he's still got his silliness,enthusiasm and useful amusing shape.Whatever else is happening,the filmmakers make Sid reliably funny. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What kind of story does the article discuss?
2. What is the nature of the tales that appear in the article?
3.
Q2:
1. How is "lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas like other Ice Age films?
2. What is the link between "lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas and other Ice Age films?
3.
Q3:
1. Who is the squirrel in "lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas?
2. What is the name of the squirrel from "lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas?
3.
Q4:
1. What sort of journey does "lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas include?
2. What kind of trip appears in "lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas?
3.
Q5:
1. What was the year that a Charlie Brown Christmas came out?
2. In what year was a Charlie Brown Christmas released?
3.
Q6:
1. Who designed Charlie Brown?
2. What was the name of Charlie Brown's creator?
3.
Q7:
1. Was a Charlie Brown Christmas a hit?
2. Did people love a Charlie Brown Christmas?
3.
Q8:
1. What sort of clothes do the characters in A Charlie Brown Christmas put on?
2. What do the kids in a Charlie Brown Christmas wear?
3.
Q9:
1. Who produced "lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas?
2. What studio came out with "lce Age":A Mammoth Christmas?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the new Ice Age movie called?
2. What is the name of the newest Ice Age film?
3.
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3myyfcxhj37bfevovn6omlib9oz4gn | wikipedia | KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) is a collection of databases dealing with genomes, biological pathways, diseases, drugs, and chemical substances. KEGG is utilized for bioinformatics research and education, including data analysis in genomics, metagenomics, metabolomics and other omics studies, modeling and simulation in systems biology, and translational research in drug development.
The KEGG database project was initiated in 1995 by Minoru Kanehisa, Professor at the Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, under the then ongoing Japanese Human Genome Program. Foreseeing the need for a computerized resource that can be used for biological interpretation of genome sequence data, he started developing the KEGG PATHWAY database. It is a collection of manually drawn KEGG pathway maps representing experimental knowledge on metabolism and various other functions of the cell and the organism. Each pathway map contains a network of molecular interactions and reactions and is designed to link genes in the genome to gene products (mostly proteins) in the pathway. This has enabled the analysis called KEGG pathway mapping, whereby the gene content in the genome is compared with the KEGG PATHWAY database to examine which pathways and associated functions are likely to be encoded in the genome.
According to the developers, KEGG is a "computer representation" of the biological system. It integrates building blocks and wiring diagrams of the system — more specifically, genetic building blocks of genes and proteins, chemical building blocks of small molecules and reactions, and wiring diagrams of molecular interaction and reaction networks. This concept is realized in the following databases of KEGG, which are categorized into systems, genomic, chemical, and health information. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What project appears in the article?
2. What collection of databases does the article discuss?
3.
Q2:
1. What does KEGG stand for?
2. What is KEGG an acronym for?
3.
Q3:
1. Is KEGG just one database?
2. Is there a single database contained within KEGG?
3.
Q4:
1. What is KEGG used for?
2. What is the purpose of KEGG?
3.
Q5:
1. Who began KEGG?
2. Who came up with the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes?
3.
Q6:
1. What was Minoru Kanehisa's occupation?
2. What did Minoru Kanehisa do for a living?
3.
Q7:
1. Where was Minoru Kanehisa a professor?
2. What university employed Minoru Kanehisa?
3.
Q8:
1. What part of Kyoto University did Minoru Kanehisa work at?
2. Where was Minoru Kanehisa employed at Kyoto University?
3.
Q9:
1. When did the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes begin?
2. What year was KEGG started?
3.
Q10:
1. What was the first database in KEGG?
2. Which database was the first to appear in the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes?
3.
Q11:
1. What is in the KEGG PATHWAY?
2. What does the KEGG PATHWAY contain?
3.
Q12:
1. Were the KEGG pathway maps drawn by a computer?
2. Did a computer come up with KEGG's pathway maps?
3.
Q13:
1. What do the KEGG pathway maps symbolize?
2. What is the significance behind the KEGG pathway maps?
3.
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