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[ "It takes two thirds of the Senate (67 votes) to remove the president from office." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "When an impeachment process involves a U.S. President, the Chief Justice of the United States is required to preside during the Senate trial. In all other trials, the Vice President would preside in his capacity as President of the Senate. The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeaching, while the United States Senate has the sole power to try all impeachments. The removal of impeached officials is automatic upon conviction in", "Making the world better, one answer at a time. First of all, in your question I'm sure you meant from not form.. Second of all, it takes two thirds of the Senate (67 votes) to remove the president from office. Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached (had charges filed against them) by the US House of Representatives, but both were acquitted at their Senate tr … ials. The Senate came up only one vote short of the 2/3 required to convict Andrew Johnson. In Clinton's case, 55 senators voted to acquit.", "The Constitution grants the House the power to impeach The President, the Vice President, and all civil Officers of the United States.. It has been suggested that members of Congress are not officers of the United States. Others, however, believe that members are civil officers and are subject to impeachment. The House of Representatives impeached Senator William Blount in 1798, resulting in his expulsion.", "Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution says, The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.. 1 The Senate, in open session, will vote on a verdict. 2 A 2/3 vote of the Senate will result in a conviction. 3 The Senate will vote to remove the President from office. 4 The Senate may also vote (by a simple majority) to prohibit the President from holding any public office in the future.", "The Constitution says that the president can be removed from office for treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.. But many have argued that the definition of high crimes and misdemeanors is really up to the House to decide. A large majority of Republican voters believes Congress would be justified in impeaching President Obama, according to a new poll by YouGov. The poll found 3 5 percent of the public — and 68 percent of Republican voters — supporting impeachment.", "Impeachment isn't a legal process. Impeachment is a political process. It takes 2/3rds of the United States Senate to remove the president from office. Therefore, an impeachable offense is anything you can get 67 members of the Senate to vote for. The Republicans have 55 members and the Democrats have 45. It still takes 67 votes in the Senate to remove him from office and that isn't going to happen. And even if it did happen, Al Gore will become President and the Republicans gain nothing. So there is no possible scenario that makes the Republicans a winner. What amazes me is that they are too stupid to figure that out.", "If all the Republicans voted for removing Clinton it would take 12 Democrats to agree. And that just ain't gonna happen. The Republicans will never get 67 votes in the Senate. Therefore President Clinton will not be removed from office. It still takes 67 votes in the Senate to remove him from office and that isn't going to happen. And even if it did happen, Al Gore will become President and the Republicans gain nothing. So there is no possible scenario that makes the Republicans a winner. What amazes me is that they are too stupid to figure that out.", "An Indictable Crime. The second view is that the Constitutional standard makes it necessary for a President to have committed an indictable crime in order to be subject to impeachment and removal from office. This view was adopted by many Republicans during the impeachment investigation of President Richard M. Nixon. ", "“Our members just wish this thing would be over,” said a senior House Republican who met with Bush recently. “People are tired of him.”. A fast-shrinking gaggle of Big Bloggers is using the same argument to oppose impeachment: we don't have 67 votes in the Senate to convict and remove. (Kos has been saying this for a year. ", "Standards for Impeachment. The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. The word impeachment is popularly used to indicate both the bringing of charges in the House and the Senate vote on removal from office. In the Constitution, however, the term refers only to the former. At the Convention, the delegates experimented with differing impeachment proceedings." ], "url": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_in_the_United_States", "http://www.answers.com/Q/How_many_votes_does_it_take_to_remove_the_president_form_office", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment", "http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/impeachment.htm", "http://www.vox.com/2014/6/28/5850092/impeachment-of-the-president-explained", "http://www.perkel.com/politics/clinton/impeach.htm", "http://www.perkel.com/politics/clinton/impeach.htm", "http://litigation.findlaw.com/legal-system/presidential-impeachment-the-legal-standard-and-procedure.html", "http://www.democrats.com/how-to-remove-a-president-with-0-senate-votes", "http://www.heritage.org/constitution/articles/2/essays/100/standards-for-impeachment" ] }

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[ "Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir, to reduce the pain and the duration of shingles. 2 Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce pain during an attack of shingles." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "The most common treatments for shingles include: 1 Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir, to reduce the pain and the duration of shingles. 2 Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce pain during an attack of shingles. 3 Be safe with medicines.", "There's no cure for shingles, but prompt treatment with prescription antiviral drugs can speed healing and reduce your risk of complications. These medications include: 1 Acyclovir (Zovirax). 2 Valacyclovir (Valtrex). 3 Famciclovir (Famvir).", "Treatment. Several antiviral medicines—acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir—are available to treat shingles. These medicines will help shorten the length and severity of the illness. But to be effective, they must be started as soon as possible after the rash appears.", "1 Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir, to reduce the pain and the duration of shingles. 2 Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce pain during an attack of shingles. 3 Be safe with medicines.", "Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash on the body. This rash can occur anywhere on the body, but it’s most commonly found on the torso. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. Once you have chicken pox, the virus remains dormant in your body.", "Shingles-Treatment Overview. There is no cure for shingles, but treatment may shorten the length of illness and prevent complications. Treatment options include: 1 Antiviral medicines to reduce the pain and duration of shingles. 2 Pain medicines, antidepressants, and topical creams to relieve long-term pain." ], "url": [ "http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-treatment-overview", "http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/basics/treatment/con-20019574", "http://www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/prevention-treatment.html", "http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-treatment-overview", "http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/shingles-natural-treatment", "http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-treatment-overview" ] }

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[ "Breads or grains with a high fat content. Croissants, doughnuts, high-fat crackers, biscuits and waffles can all." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "This causes the enzymes to irritate the cells of your pancreas, causing inflammation and the signs and symptoms associated with pancreatitis. With repeated bouts of acute pancreatitis, damage to the pancreas can occur and lead to chronic pancreatitis. Scar tissue may form in the pancreas, causing loss of function. A poorly functioning pancreas can cause digestion problems and diabetes. ", "Pain management. Chronic pancreatitis can cause persistent abdominal pain. Your doctor may recommend medications to control your pain and may refer you to a pain specialist. Severe pain may be relieved with surgery to block nerves that send pain signals from the pancreas to the brain. 1 Enzymes to improve digestion.", "In mild cases, this means you may not have food for three to four days. ... Pancreatitis www.lifescript.com/health/a-z/mayo/p/pancreatitis.aspx. acute and chronic pancreatitis can cause your pancreas to produce fewer of the enzymes that are needed to break down and process nutrients from the food you eat. This can lead to malnutrition, diarrhea and weight loss, even though you may be eating the same foods or the ... Chronic Pancreatitis www.lifescript .... Chronic Pancreatitis www.lifescript.com/health/centers/digestive/related_conditions/chronic_pancreatitis.aspx. Enzymes break down the food we eat as it passes into the intestines and the pancreatic hormones, primarily insulin and glucagon, regulate sugar metabolism.", "The pancreas is located in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach. When the pancreas is inflamed, the body is not able to absorb the nutrients it needs. Pancreatitis may be either acute (sudden and severe) or chronic. Both types of pancreatitis can cause bleeding and tissue death in or around the pancreas. Mild attacks of acute pancreatitis can improve on their own, or with dietary changes. In the case of recurring pancreatitis, however, long-term damage to the pancreas is common, sometimes leading to malnutrition and diabetes.", "Severe pancreatitis can also harm other vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Chronic pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis is long-lasting inflammation of the pancreas. It most often happens after an episode of acute pancreatitis. Heavy alcohol drinking is another big cause. ", "With pancreatitis, avoid breads or grains with a high fat content. Croissants, doughnuts, high-fat crackers, biscuits and waffles can all have added fat that may be difficult for your body to digest. Instead, select whole-grain starches such as brown rice and pasta, tortillas, lower-fat crackers and hot cereals. Because this organ secretes enzymes to help digest your food, you may experience extreme pain when trying to eat. Other common side-effects are fatty diarrhea, weight loss, nausea and vomiting. Typical causes of pancreatitis are gallbladder stones and alcohol abuse, but other diseases can trigger this condition. Once your symptoms improve and you are able to eat, small dietary changes can help your body digest food normally", "Chronic pancreatitis. Excessive alcohol use is the most common cause of ongoing pancreatitis (chronic pancreatitis). Other causes of chronic pancreatitis include cystic fibrosis or a blockage in the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis may run in families. And smoking cigarettes seems to increase the risk for this disease. Excessive alcohol use is the most common cause of ongoing pancreatitis (chronic pancreatitis). Other causes of chronic pancreatitis include cystic fibrosis or a blockage in the pancrea", "1. Avoid foods with high fat content. One of the causes of pancreatitis are high triglycerides (fats) in the blood. A diet high in fat is sure to bring on pancreatitis attacks so it is best to avoid meats, dairy and fried foods. Eat more carbohydrates, legumes, and fish. Ad." ], "url": [ "http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pancreatitis/basics/causes/con-20028421", "http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pancreatitis/basics/treatment/con-20028421", "http://www.lifescript.com/health/centers/rheumatoid_arthritis/s.aspx?query=foods%20that%20cause%20pancreatitis", "http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/pancreatitis", "http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-pancreatitis", "http://www.livestrong.com/article/266594-foods-to-avoid-on-a-pancreatitis-diet/", "http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/pancreatitis-cause", "http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Foods-That-Cause-Pancreatitis" ] }

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[ "1100 mg per day." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 ], "passage_text": [ "The maximum Naproxen dosage per day is 1500 mg. In order to avoid any stomach upset is better to take your daily dosage of Naproxen after meals or with a glass of milk. The best dosage for arthritis is the same as in case of osteoarthritis, and it ranges between 500 mg to 1000 mg daily.", "1 Adults—At first, 1000 milligrams (mg) (taken as two 500 mg tablets) once a day. 2 Some patients may need 1500 mg (taken as two 750 mg or three 500 mg tablets) per day, for a limited period. 3 However, the dose is usually not more than 1000 mg per day. 4 Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.", "You should take one tablet every 8 to 10 hours until symptoms abate, although for the first dose you may take two tablets. The maximum adult dose is two tablets within an 8 to 10 hour period and three tablets within a 24-hour period. Aleve should not be taken for longer than 10 days unless recommended by your doctor. You should only give Aleve to a child under 12 years old if recommended by a doctor.", "1 For naproxen controlled-release tablet (e.g., Naprelan®) dosage form: 2 For rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis: 3 Adults—At first, 750 milligrams (mg) (taken as one 750 mg or two 375 mg tablets) or 1000 mg (taken as two 500 mg tablets) once a day.", "For Adults, the minimum is 275.0 mg, maximum is 1650.0 mg, Pediatric Dosages are, minimum 5.0 mg/kg, maximum = 21.0 mg/kg The safety and efficacy of this drug has not been established in children 2 years or younger. The dosage for adults assumes this maximum will not be exceeded within 24 hours of the maximum dosage.", "Dose of Naproxen Sodium for Acute Pain For acute pain relief or treatment of painful menstrual periods, the usual naproxen sodium dosing for an adult (over age 18) is 220 mg to 550 mg, twice a day. The maximum recommended daily dosage is 1100 mg per day." ], "url": [ "http://www.nsaidslist.com/naproxen-dosage/", "http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/naproxen-oral-route/proper-use/DRG-20069820", "https://www.sharecare.com/health/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs/what-maximum-daily-dosage-aleve", "http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/naproxen-oral-route/proper-use/DRG-20069820", "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_maximum_daily_dosage_of_Aleve", "http://arthritis.emedtv.com/naproxen-sodium/naproxen-sodium-dosage.html" ] }

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[ "Between 80 to 90 km" ]

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[ "Ammonia" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Basics. Urea is made up of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen. It is found in urine, sweat, blood and milk in mammals. But the most concentrated form is in urine. It is a crystalline compound, and the nitrogen content is always at least 46 percent when dry. Urea is used in fertilizer because it is very high in nitrogen. When analyzed, it was the chemical compound urea. In today's processing, urea is made through a process of heating ammonium carbamate. The compound is placed in a sealed container and heated. The ammonium carbamate is a combination of ammonia and carbon dioxide.", "Urea is made in the the liver and removed from the body via the kidneys in the urine flow as the microscopic solid by product (i.e., the insoluble waste that will not be leaving via the anus) created along with urine. It is an effective way of removing nitrogenous waste from the body in a relatively non toxic form. Relevance. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Urea, also called carbamide, is an organic chemical compound which essentially is the waste produced when the body metabolizes protein. It is a compound not only produced by humans but also by many other mammals, as well as amphibians and some fish.", "UREA Also known as carbamide, is an organic compound of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen, with the formula CON2H4 or (NH2)2CO.Urea is produced commercially from two raw materials, ammonia and carbon dioxide. Large quantities of carbon dioxide are produced during the manufacture of ammonia from coal or from hydrocarbons such as natural gas and petroleum derived raw materials. This allows direct synthesis of urea from these raw materials. SHAPE OF UREA: It is generally supplied in prills or crystals/grains. Urea is produced commercially from synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide. Urea can be produced as prills, granules, flakes, pellets, crystals and solutions.", "Urea or carbamide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C O (N H 2) 2. The molecule has two —NH 2 groups joined by a carbonyl (C=O) functional group. Urea is synthesized in the body of many organisms as part of the urea cycle, either from the oxidation of amino acids or from ammonia. In this cycle, amino groups donated by ammonia and L-aspartate are converted to urea, while L-ornithine, citrulline, L-argininosuccinate, and L-arginine act as intermediates.", "Urea serves an important role in the metabolism of nitrogen-containing compounds by animals, and is the main nitrogen-containing substance in the urine of mammals. It is colorless, odorless solid, highly soluble in water, and practically non-toxic (LD50 is 15 g/kg for rats). Urea is synthesized in the body of many organisms as part of the urea cycle, either from the oxidation of amino acids or from ammonia. In this cycle, amino groups donated by ammonia and L-aspartate are converted to urea, while L-ornithine, citrulline, L-argininosuccinate, and L-arginine act as intermediates.", "Urea is widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry. Friedrich Woehler 'wöhler s discovery in 1828 that urea can be produced from inorganic starting materials was an important conceptual milestone in. chemistry Urea is synthesized in the body of many organisms as part of the urea cycle, either from the oxidation of amino acids or from ammonia. In this cycle, amino groups donated by ammonia and L-aspartate are converted to urea, while L-ornithine, citrulline, L-argininosuccinate, and L-arginine act as intermediates.", "Urea, also called carbamide, is an organic chemical compound, and is essentially the waste produced by the body after metabolizing protein. Naturally, the compound is produced when the liver breaks down protein or amino acids, and ammonia; the kidneys then transfer the urea from the blood to the urine. " ], "url": [ "http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5194345_urea-made_.html", "https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100108063112AAiPN1R", "http://www.oz-group.com/urea.html", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urea", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urea", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urea", "http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-urea.htm" ] }

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[ "The abacus (plural abaci or abacuses), also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool that was in use centuries before the adoption of the written modern numeral system and is still widely used by merchants, traders and clerks in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Modern Times: The Suan-pan, the Soroban and the Schoty are from the period c. 1200 A.D to the present. Abacus is a Latin word that has its origins in the Greek words abax or abakon (meaning “table” or “tablet”) which in turn, possibly originated from the Semitic word abq, meaning “sand”. The abacus is an instrument, a manual tool invented by the Chinese 2000 years ago. Abacus is a Latin word that has its origins in the Greek words abax or abakon (meaning “table” or “tablet”) which in turn, possibly originated from the Semitic word abq, meaning “sand” 1.", "The abacus (plural abaci or abacuses), also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool that was in use centuries before the adoption of the written modern numeral system and is still widely used by merchants, traders and clerks in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere. ", "An abacus has beads that slide on rods. It can be used to count, add, subtract, multiply and more. The most common abacus is split into two basic rows: 1 the top row for the 5s, and. 2 the bottom row for the ones. Every column represents a different digit, such as Units, Tens, Hundreds, etc. The abacus has been around for thousands of years, and is still used in some parts of the world. Sometimes blind people will use an abacus, because they can feel the numbers easily.", "Part of the Peripherals glossary: An abacus is a manual aid to calculating that consists of beads or disks that can be moved up and down on a series of sticks or strings within a usually wooden frame. The abacus itself doesn't calculate; it's simply a device for helping a human being to calculate by remembering what has been counted. ", "Abacus is an instrument that was invented some 2500 years ago primarily in China, which later on spread through countries like Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia etc. It was used in the ancient times for calculating numbers through basic arithmetic system. ", "Sponsored Links. It was in this context that the abacus and the counting tables were born. The abacus is the olden form of our calculator, its origins dates back to 2400 BC when the Babylonians used pebbles and dust abacus for their calculations. The abacus and the counting boards were the aids which were used to ease the calculations.", "The abacus is an ancient calculating tool, constructed for the system of powers of ten. It means, that in lower the column we have the ones place, in the second one we have tens, in the third-hundreds, in the fourth-thousands, in fifth-tens thousands and so on. ", "History of Abacus: Abacus is a Latin word that has its origins in the Greek words abax or abakon (meaning “table” or “tablet”) which in turn, possibly originated from the Semitic word abq, meaning “sand” 1. Abacus or 算 盘 (suan4 pan2) in Chinese was a widely used computing machine before the invention of modern computers.", "Orient the abacus correctly. A basic abacus consists of two rows of beads arranged in a variable number of columns. Each column in the top row should have one or two beads per row, while each column in the bottom row should have four. When you start, all of the beads should be up in the top row, and down in the bottom row", "For example, in the picture to the right, the abacus is equal to 283 with nine beads moved towards the reckoning bar. The third column (100's column) has two beads counted for 200. The second column (10's column) has a Heavenly bead counted for 50, and three Earthly beads counted for 30 giving it a total of 80. " ], "url": [ "http://ucmas.ca/our-programs/how-does-it-work/what-is-an-abacus/", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abacus", "https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/abacus.html", "http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/abacus", "http://mastermindabacus.com/what-is-abacus.html", "http://www.abacuslessons.com/what-is-abacus.html", "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxsS-gmz554", "http://ucmas.ca/our-programs/how-does-it-work/what-is-an-abacus/", "http://www.wikihow.com/Use-an-Abacus", "http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/a/abacus.htm" ] }

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[ "An alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. ALT was formerly called serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT).", "A SGPT is an abbreviation for a serum blood test of an enzyme produced in the liver and in the heart." ]

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[ "Yes" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 ], "passage_text": [ "Diet. Sea otters eat urchins, abalone, mussels, clams, crabs, snails and about 40 other marine species. Sea otters eat approximately 25% of their weight in food each day to support their high metabolism. ", "In 1969 and 1970, 59 sea otters were reintroduced to the Washington coast from Amchitka Island, Alaska. The sea otter was listed as a state endangered species in 1981, due to its small population size, restricted distribution, and vulnerability. From 1989 to the most recent survey in 2004, the population has been growing at an average annual rate of 8.2%. ", "The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is a marine mammal native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. Adult sea otters typically weigh between 14 and 45 kg (30 to 100 lb), making them the heaviest members of the weasel family, but among the smallest marine mammals. The sea otter is one of the smallest marine mammal species. Male sea otters weigh 22 to 45 kg (49 to 99 lb) and are 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 ft) in length. Females are smaller, weighing 14 to 33 kg (30 to 73 lb) and measuring 1.0 to 1.4 m (3 ft 3 in to 4 ft 7 in) in length", "AN ENDANGERED SPECIES. The giant otter is the South American cousin to the sea and river otters of North America, as well as those of Europe and Africa. The giant otter can grow to more than 6 feet (2 meters) long and 70 pounds (32 kg), nearly twice as large as its American counterparts. ", "As mentioned previously, the river otter is an endangered species. River otters have been hunted for many years. Their fur is attractive and quite durable. In 1983-1984, 135 otters were taken with an average selling price of $1,871 per pelt. ", "Why are sea otters endangered. The sea otter is a marine mammal which lives on the coasts of the northern Pacific Ocean. Their primary form of insulation is their thick coat of fur, which is the densest fur known in the animal kingdom. Although sea otters have the ability to walk on land, they are capable of living exclusively in the ocean. These traits are what have made the otter such an endangered species", "In Canada, Sea Otters are protected and managed under the Species at Risk Act. In the United States, Sea Otters are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA) and in southwest Alaska and California, the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is the federal agency responsible for their conservation and management. In the United States, two subspecies of Sea Otters are listed as threatened (E. lutris kenyoni in SW Alaska and E. lutris nereis in California) due to precipitous population declines in Alaska and slow growth (and vulnerability to anthropogenic factors) of a small subpopulation in California.", "There is one species of Otter on the low risk list which is the Oriental Small Clawed Otter. Several of the species though are listed as vulnerable and endangered. They include the Southern River Otter, Hairy Nosed Otter, Giant Otter, and the India Smooth Coated Otter. In the United States Otters are protected under the Endangered Species Act. This is due to the fact that the conditions they live under could be compromised easily and that could lead to a significant reduction in their numbers in very little time. Otters Conservation Status. Many of the different species of Otters have been heavily hunted in the past. As a result the numbers of them are quite low. This is why conservation efforts are in place to help them continue to survive. The main reason that these Otters were hunted though was for their fur." ], "url": [ "http://www.defenders.org/sea-otter/basic-facts", "http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/00314/", "http://endangeredspeciesofanimals.yolasite.com/index/sea-otter", "http://www.bagheera.com/inthewild/van_anim_otter.htm", "http://neyture.info/teachered/endanger/reports/mammals/otter~river/otter~river.html", "http://www.whycenter.com/why-are-sea-otters-endangered/", "http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/7750/0", "http://www.otter-world.com/otters-endangered/" ] }

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[ "$5431 to $137200", "$ 5968 to $ 6258" ]

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[ "Health food is food considered beneficial to health in ways that go beyond a normal healthy diet required for human nutrition.", "Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals." ]

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[ "Because it has four valence electrons the valence electrons are in the outermost shell of the atom and allows carbon to form four bonds to other atoms" ]

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[ "6 to 10 days after ovulation, or day 20 to 24 of a menstrual cycle." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Implantation occurs after fertilization and is the attachment of a fertilized egg to the lining of the uterus. This occurs shortly after the fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube and enters the uterus. Implantation happens about 6-12 days after ovulation and fertilization.", "If conception occurred, implantation (when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall) typically happens seven to ten days after ovulation, but it can happen a few days earlier or later as well.", "Implantation bleeding does not occur with every woman. Usually only about 30% of women will experience implantation bleeding. You will usually see implantation bleeding 4 to 7 days before your period is due if you are one of the 30%.", "Implantation happens when the fertilized egg arrives in the uterus and attaches to the uterine lining. Implantation occurs on average 9 days after ovulation and fertilization, it can happen as early as 6 days after ovulation until 12 days after ovulation. The timing of implantation spotting is within a day or so after implantation, about 9-10 days after ovulation and fertilization. Implantation happens between 6 and 12 days after ovulation, so about 9-10 days after ovulation would be the right time for implantation bleeding and spotting.", "Implantation typically occurs 6 to 10 days after ovulation, or day 20 to 24 of a menstrual cycle. However, it can happen a few days earlier or later. In an average 28-day cycle, ovulation occurs on day 14 with the first day of a woman's period being considered day 1 in a cycle.", "Implantation bleeding or spotting are among the top signs of early pregnancy. Take the Implantation/Spotting Quiz and find out what it could be. Implantation bleeding can be seen about a day or so after implantation, which happens about 9 days after ovulation/fertilization (range: 6-12 days)." ], "url": [ "http://implantationspotting.net/what-is-implantation-bleeding-and-when-does-implantation-bleeding-occur/", "https://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Implantation-time-and-signs.html", "http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/conception-implantation.html", "http://www.babymed.com/when-implantation-bleeding", "http://www.thebabycorner.com/page/1260/", "http://www.babymed.com/when-implantation-bleeding" ] }

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[ "Because the Ethernet standards comprise several wiring and signaling variants of the OSI physical layer in use with Ethernet." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "As a result of this the IEEE standards committee for Ethernet has introduced new standards to define higher performance variants. Each of the Ethernet IEEE 802.3 standards is given a different reference so that it can be uniquely identified. In addition to this the different IEEE 802.3 standards may be known by other references that reflect the different levels of performance. These are also defined below.", "Fast Ethernet (100BASE-T or 802.3u) is a communications protocol for sharing data at rates of 100 million bits per second instead of the standard 10 million bps. Fast Ethernet works over Category 5 twisted-pair wiring. There are two available 100BASE-T standards. The first standard known as 100BASE-T utilizes CSMA/CD. The second standard, known as 100VG-AnyLAN or 802.12, is similar to the other standard; however, it utilizes a different Ethernet frame to send its data. An Ethernet adapter or Ethernet controller is a term used to describe an Ethernet network card used to connect a desktop computer to a network. If you are looking for network adapter drivers, you can find them through our network drivers page.", "The Ethernet standards comprise several wiring and signaling variants of the OSI physical layer in use with Ethernet. The original 10BASE5 Ethernet uses coaxial cable as a shared medium, while the newer Ethernet variants use twisted pair and fiber optic links in conjunction with hubs or switches. Ethernet /ˈiːθərnɛt/ is a family of computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs) and metropolitan area networks (MANs). It was commercially introduced in 1980 and first standardized in 1983 as IEEE 802.3, and has since been refined to support higher bit rates and longer link distances.", "Numerous other lesser-known Ethernet standards exist, including 10Base-FL, 10Base-FB, and 10Base-FP for fiber optic networks and 10Broad36 for broadband (cable television) cabling. All of the above traditional forms, including 10Base-T have been made obsolete by Fast and Gigabit Ethernet. To connect Ethernet cables to a computer (or other network device), a person plugs a cable directly into the device's Ethernet port. Some devices without Ethernet supports can also support Ethernet connections via dongles such as USB-to-Ethernet adapters.", "Ethernet, 802.3 is defined under a number of IEEE standards, each reflecting a different flavour of Ethernet. One of the successes of Ethernet has been the way in which it has been updated so that it can keep pace with improving technology and the growing needs of the users. Each of the Ethernet IEEE 802.3 standards is given a different reference so that it can be uniquely identified. In addition to this the different IEEE 802.3 standards may be known by other references that reflect the different levels of performance. These are also defined below.", "Ethernet cable Color-coded wiring sequences exist as a cabling industry standard. It allows cabling technicians to reliably predict how Ethernet cable is terminated on both ends so they can follow other technicians' work without having to guess or spend time deciphering the function and connections of each wire pair. ", "Ethernet Interface Standards. There are certainly a number of different interface standards that exist for Ethernet; Table 1 shows the common standards that are deployed and where they are defined within the standard. Ethernet Devices. There are a number of different Ethernet devices that exists on modern networks, the most common being switches and routers. However, there are also a number of different Ethernet devices that can exist on older networks; being familiar with these is also important.", "Lesson 2-4 Ethernet Standards 210 ST0025803A Internetworking Fundamentals Ethernet 10BASE2 10BASE2 is the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard proposed in 1985. Signaling is baseband at a speed of 10 Mbs over physical/logical bus architecture using 50 -ohm thin coaxial cable. Unit 2: LAN Configurations ST0025803A 203 Lesson 2-4: Ethernet Standards At a Glance The lesson discusses several Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 standards. Ethernet’s frame format and media access protocols were covered in the previous lesson. This lesson covers Ethernet’s signaling components and cabling", "Being familiar with Ethernet, how it operates and the different Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) standards make the job of a network engineer much easier. Hopefully, this article has been able to give the reader an idea of what Ethernet is, the devices that use it, and the basics of how it operates. Page 1 of 1. Ethernet Devices. There are a number of different Ethernet devices that exists on modern networks, the most common being switches and routers. However, there are also a number of different Ethernet devices that can exist on older networks; being familiar with these is also important." ], "url": [ "http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/telecommunications_networks/ethernet/ethernet-ieee-802-3-standards.php", "http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/e/ethernet.htm", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet", "http://compnetworking.about.com/od/ethernet/fl/Introduction-to-Ethernet.htm", "http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/telecommunications_networks/ethernet/ethernet-ieee-802-3-standards.php", "http://cablesupply.com/content/8-ethernet-wiring-color-guides", "http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1816012", "http://k-12.pisd.edu/currinst/network/if2_4st.pdf", "http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1816012" ] }

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[ "5 to 7 days" ]

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Your bearded dragon's heat lamp should be on for 12-14 hours daily, and you should have UVA and UVB lights.", "The temperature should be warm at floor level under the lamps and cooler 2 to 3 feet away from the point directly under the bulb. If it is comfortable for your hand (for 3 to 5 minutes) directly under the lamp, it will probably be comfortable for the ducklings. A corral will help the ducklings locate the heat. It can be removed in 5 to 7 days. As the ducklings begin to feather, they will need less and less heat", "Report Abuse. Heat Ducklings need heat for the first few weeks. heat lamp bulb) will provide heat for ducklings. Two lamps are a good idea as one may go out. A 100- or 150-watt incandescent bulb will provide enough heat for only a few ducklings. If it is comfortable for your hand (for 3 to 5 minutes) directly under the lamp, it will probably be comfortable for the ducklings. A corral will help the ducklings locate the heat. It can be removed in 5 to 7 days.", "After the twelve hours in the incubator, move ducklings to a brooder. The brooding box/ pen needs a heat lamp. An ordinary 100 watt bulb in a metal brooding lamp was enough for our ducklings. We raised it higher as they got too hot under it and then reduced it to a 60 watt one the next week. ", "Ducks do not need extra heat after they develop feathers. Generally you start the heat lamp at 90 degrees and reduce the temperature by 5 or 10 degrees each week until you reach 70 degrees. Baby ducks must be separated from other or older birds during their brood period, or the time they require the heat that simulates a mother’s body. Place them in a draft-free area on top of at least 4 inches of litter-like pine shavings or straw. Hang a heat lamp above their pen about 18 inches above the bedding. One heat lamp can provide enough warmth for about 35 ducklings, so if you have more than that, you’ll probably need to set up a second heat source. Set the lamp to 9", "We keep our duck babies in a large black plastic deep tub for at least 10 days. When they leave that cage they go into another cage with a heat lamp on a timer for night only to let them acclamate. It depends on the tempereature where you are. If it is still 40* to 50* at night, it's too cold. Then I took them out and let them dry off in the sun. They'd end up back in their brooder with the heat lamp the rest of the time. I never allowed them to get sopping wet. 2 dogs, Luna and Ziggy, 8 hens and one rooster, and one husband, but no more guineas.", "It was a 75watt bulb from the petstore. You can find them at petstores or Wal-mart. I would switch to a 75watt and have it 2ft in the air in one corner. If the brooder is 3+ ft long and they stay on the far end, you can just stop using the heat. Now the light is so weak I can barely feel heat. 6 days just seems to early to remove them lamp, but they arnt tollerating it. It has been 60 outside with sun, and that has heated the house to 73ish.", "In addition to noting your chicks’ positions in the brooder, a thermometer is a great tool. Brand new baby chicks prefer temperatures just under 100 degrees. However, their need for heat decreases about 5 degrees per week until they are about 10 weeks of age. If the brooder is too cool, chicks will huddle together directly under the heat lamp. They will be noisy, a sign of distress. Lower the lamp closer to the floor of the brooder and/or put in higher watt bulbs." ], "url": [ "http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/56289/how-long-do-i-need-to-keep-ducklings-in-brooder-with-heat-lamp", "http://www.answers.com/Q/How_long_do_chicks_have_to_be_under_a_heat_lamp", "https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100423135812AA566cU", "https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100423135812AA566cU", "http://www.carolinecrockeroriginals.co.uk/sheldon_pages/handy_hints_for_raising_duckling.htm", "http://animals.mom.me/long-baby-ducks-need-heat-lamps-10742.html", "http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/56289/how-long-do-i-need-to-keep-ducklings-in-brooder-with-heat-lamp", "http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491344/how-long-to-ducklings-need-a-heat-lamp", "http://www.nutrenaworld.com/knowledge-center/poultry/heat-lamps-for-chicks/index.jsp" ] }

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[ "Dysentery is caused by bacteria name Shigella." ]

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[ "The small intestine absorbs nutrients from solid foods, and passes the solid waste products and liquid into the large intestine for absorption into the body." ]

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The large intestine is made up of the colon and the rectum. The colon is a tubular structure that is around 1.5 m, about one quarter of the length of the small bowel. Its largest diameter is at the cecum (7.5 cm) and narrowest in the sigmoid (2.5 cm). The large intestine comprises of the second part of the alimentary canal. The large intestine consists of the cecum and colon. It begins at the right iliac region of the pelvis (the region just at or below the right waist) where is continues from the small intestine and continues up the abdomen.", "The cecum or caecum (/ˈsiːkəm/ , plural ceca /ˈsiːkə/ ; from the Latin caecus meaning blind) is an intraperitoneal pouch, that is considered to be the beginning of the large intestine. It receives chyme from the ileum, and connects to the ascending colon of the large intestine. It is separated from the ileum by the ileocecal valve (ICV) or Bauhin's valve. It is also separated from the colon by the cecocolic junction. The appendix is connected to the cecum.", "The liver has multiple functions, but its main function within the digestive system is to process the nutrients absorbed from the small intestine. Bile from the liver secreted into the small intestine also plays an important role in digesting fat. In addition, the liver is the body’s chemical factory.. The mouth is the beginning of the digestive tract; and, in fact, digestion starts here when taking the first bite of food. Chewing breaks the food into pieces that are more easily digested, while saliva mixes with food to begin the process of breaking it down into a form your body can absorb and use.", "The cecum is part of the digestive tract. It is the first part of the large intestine that digesting food enters after leaving the small intestine, and is shaped like a sac. Separating the cecum from the small intestine is the ileocecal valve, also called Bauhin's valve, and the appendix protrudes from the lower part of the cecum.", "Another important function of the cecum is to lubricate the solid waste that passes into the large intestine, mixing this waste with mucus. A thick mucus membrane lines the cecum, and produces the mucus necessary to lubricate the solid waste. It is the first part of the large intestine that digesting food enters after leaving the small intestine, and is shaped like a sac. Separating the cecum from the small intestine is the ileocecal valve, also called Bauhin's valve, and the appendix protrudes from the lower part of the cecum.", "Cecum-definition and function. Cecum-the first segment of the COLON (large intestine) into which the ILEUM, the final segment of the SMALL INTESTINE, empties digestive matter.", "The cecum is the cul-de-sac at the beginning of the large intestine that descends from the union of the ileum and the large intestine. It provides a space for the mixing of bacteria with partially digested food from the small intestine to form feces. Anatomy The cecum is a short, pouch-like region of the large intestine between the ascending colon and vermiform appendix. It is located in the lower right quadrant of the abdominal cavity inferior and lateral to the ileum.... Click to read more below.", "The cecum is a pouchlike structure located in the lower right abdomen that absorbs water from the waste, returning fluid to the body and consolidating the waste for its journey through the end stage of digestion. The rhythmic contractions of PERISTALSIS move the remaining solid waste into the remainder of the colon. Cecum-the first segment of the COLON (large intestine) into which the ILEUM, the final segment of the SMALL INTESTINE, empties digestive matter." ], "url": [ "http://www.ehow.com/list_6809336_functions-cecum_.html", "http://www.health-share.org/health-info/docs/1600/1699.asp?index=7041&src=FRM", "http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-Does-the-Large-Intestine-Do.aspx", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecum", "http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_the_structure_and_function_of_the_digestive_system", "http://www.ehow.com/list_6809336_functions-cecum_.html", "http://www.ehow.com/list_6809336_functions-cecum_.html", "http://beltina.org/health-dictionary/cecum-definition-function.html", "http://www.innerbody.com/image_dige08/dige44.html", "http://beltina.org/health-dictionary/cecum-definition-function.html" ] }

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[ "Yes" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "How do ground source heat pumps work? Ground source heat pumps can be categorized as having closed or open loops, and those loops can be installed in three ways: horizontally, vertically, or in a pond/lake. The type chosen depends on the available land areas and the soil and rock type at the installation site.", "Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are electrically powered systems that tap the stored energy of the greatest solar collector in existence: the earth. These systems use the earth's relatively constant temperature to provide heating, cooling, and hot water for homes and commercial buildings. Ground source heat pumps can be categorized as having closed or open loops, and those loops can be installed in three ways: horizontally, vertically, or in a pond/lake. The type chosen depends on the available land areas and the soil and rock type at the installation site", "Ground source heat pumps explained How ground source heat pumps work. A ground source heat pump system harnesses natural heat from underground by pumping water through it. The heat pump then increases the temperature, and the heat is used to provide home heating or hot water. The pump needs electricity to run, but the idea is that it uses less electrical energy than the heat it produces. Ground source heat pump systems are made up of a ground loop (a network of water pipes buried underground) and a heat pump at ground level. You'll need sufficient space for installation of the system, generally with a garden that's accessible for digging machinery.", "Geothermal Heating. During the winter, ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems absorb heat stored in the ground through the water that circulates in its underground loop. This heat is carried to the ground source heat pumps where it’s concentrated and then sent as warm, comfortable air throughout your home. In contrast, a geothermal heat pump system consumes less energy as it easily absorbs ground heat from the abundant supply stored below your home, making geothermal heating significantly more energy efficient.", "During the summer, ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems absorb heat from your home and transfers it to the underground loop where it is then absorbed by the cooler earth. The geothermal heat pump uses the cool water returning from the ground to create cool, dehumidified air conditioning for your home. In contrast, a geothermal heat pump system consumes less energy as it easily absorbs ground heat from the abundant supply stored below your home, making geothermal heating significantly more energy efficient.", "The heat pump performs the same role as a boiler does in a central heating system, but it uses ambient heat from the ground rather than burning fuel to generate heat. Air source heat pumps are also available. These are usually placed outside at the side or back of a property, and take heat from the air. Ground source heat pump systems are made up of a ground loop (a network of water pipes buried underground) and a heat pump at ground level. You'll need sufficient space for installation of the system, generally with a garden that's accessible for digging machinery.", "Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), sometimes referred to as GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps, have been in use since the late 1940s. They use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature. ", "A geothermal heat pump or ground source heat pump (GSHP) is a central heating and/or cooling system that transfers heat to or from the ground. It uses the earth as a heat source (in the winter) or a heat sink (in the summer). A ground source heat pump extracts ground heat in the winter (for heating) and transfers heat back into the ground in the summer (for cooling).", "A traditional air source heat pump must work hard to force the heat from your home into the already heat saturated air. In contrast, a geothermal heat pump consumes less energy as it easily rejects heat into the cool earth, making geothermal cooling significantly more energy efficient. In contrast, a geothermal heat pump system consumes less energy as it easily absorbs ground heat from the abundant supply stored below your home, making geothermal heat" ], "url": [ "http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/geothermal/", "http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/geothermal/", "http://www.which.co.uk/energy/creating-an-energy-saving-home/guides/ground-source-heat-pumps-explained/how-ground-source-heat-pumps-work/", "http://www.climatemaster.com/residential/how-geothermal-works/", "http://www.climatemaster.com/residential/how-geothermal-works/", "http://www.which.co.uk/energy/creating-an-energy-saving-home/guides/ground-source-heat-pumps-explained/how-ground-source-heat-pumps-work/", "http://energy.gov/energysaver/geothermal-heat-pumps", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geothermal_heat_pump", "http://www.climatemaster.com/residential/how-geothermal-works/" ] }

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[ "Carbon dioxide, with little or no oxygen,small quantities of water vapour, ammonia and methane." ]

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And carbon dioxide is only a very tiny slice (.0385% or only about 385 parts per million parts of air).", "One theory is that natural gas was formed millions of years ago when plants and tiny sea animals were buried by sand and rock. Layers of mud, sand, rock, plant, and animal matter continued to build up until the pressure and heat turned them into oil and natural gas. ", "Over time this gather of gases gains more mass and with it stronger gravity. This is a process that can take millions of years. In time the gravity causes the gases, mainly hydrogen to fuse in a nuclear reaction and a star is formed. The formation of the Earth occurred after this intial phase happened for our Sun. After the Sun was formed we know from observations and other indirect evidence that there were left over gases and heavier elements", "Evolution of the atmosphere. Scientists believe that the Earth was formed about 4.5 billion years ago. Its early atmosphere was probably formed from the gases given out by volcanoes. It is believed that there was intense volcanic activity for the first billion years of the Earth's existence. The early atmosphere was probably mostly carbon dioxide, with little or no oxygen. There were small quantities of water vapour, ammonia and methane. As the Earth cooled down, most of the water vapour condensed and formed the oceans", "Earth’s original atmosphere was probably just hydrogen and helium, because these were the main gases in the dusty, gassy disk around the Sun from which the planets formed. The Earth and its atmosphere were very hot. Molecules of hydrogen and helium move really fast, especially when warm. Note that this pie does not account for any water in the air. As you can see, air is mostly nitrogen (78%), with oxygen a distant runner up (21%). Argon and some other gases make up another small amount (about 1%). And carbon dioxide is only a very tiny slice (.0385% or only about 385 parts per million parts of air).", "There are two theories as to how planets in the solar system were created. The first and most widely accepted, core accretion, works well with the formation of the terrestrial planets like Earth but has problems with giant planets. The second, the disk instability method, may account for the creation of giant planets. In this way, asteroids, comets, planets, and moons were created. Earth's rocky core formed first, with heavy elements colliding and binding together. Dense material sank to the center, while the lighter pieces created the crust. The planet's magnetic field probably formed around this time.", "When you are done, take the Earth Quiz: The earth was formed in the same way as the sun, planets, stars. At first the earth was a hot glowing ball of white hot gases with a temperature that was millions of degrees Fahrenheit. This was caused by particles of gases being drawn together and compressed, giving off a lot of heat. At one time the earth was all water on its surface. Later pressure and heat in its center pushed up solid portions of the earth that became land forms. Sometimes the land would sink back down and other portions arise.", "Gradually cracks formed in the crust. Water that formed under the earth's crust escaped from the cracks in the earth and soon water vapor formed above the earth. This lead to cloud formation. Larger droplets formed in the clouds and as they were pulled to the earth by gravity came the first rainfalls. At one time the earth was all water on its surface. Later pressure and heat in its center pushed up solid portions of the earth that became land forms. Sometimes the land would sink back down and other portions arise." ], "url": [ "http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/earth_timeline/earth_formed", "http://scijinks.jpl.nasa.gov/atmosphere-formation/", "http://www.ct.gov/pura/cwp/view.asp?a=3363&q=414224", "http://www.universetoday.com/58177/earth-formation/", "http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel_pre_2011/oneearth/damagetotheenvironmentrev1.shtml", "http://scijinks.jpl.nasa.gov/atmosphere-formation/", "http://www.space.com/19175-how-was-earth-formed.html", "http://www.mcwdn.org/MAPS&GLOBES/Earth.html", "http://www.mcwdn.org/MAPS&GLOBES/Earth.html" ] }

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[ "$1 billion business by 2015" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Leading the world in essentials for a better life. We place consumers at the center of everything we do. Billions worldwide choose our products to make a positive difference in their lives. 1 Kleenex: The world's first facial tissue. 2 Today, it's more than a $1 billion business. 3 Scott: Global sales of more than $2 billion annually. 4 Kotex: Trusted by millions of women in more than 100 countries and more than", "J.A. Kimberly, Charles Clark, Havilah Babcock, and Frank Shattuck established Kimberly-Clark on October 22, 1872. The first mill, Globe Mill, was built on the banks of Wisconsin’s Fox River as a production facility for newsprint on this date. Consolidation benefits Kimberly-Clark in the sense that global retailers want to unite with the company, so that they can provide them with superior products in the consumer industry. Everyone wants to sell No.1 and No. 2 brand products!", "Turkey. The Kimberly-Clark mill and plant in Huntsville, Ontario, is where we make products for two of our best-loved brands: Kleenex and Scott. The local area boasts the amenities of a much larger urban center, while maintaining the community spirit and serenity of a small town. Huntsville, Ontario. The Kimberly-Clark mill and plant in Huntsville, Ontario, is where we make products for two of our best-loved brands: Kleenex and Scott.", "Kimberly, Clark and Co. was founded in 1872 by John A. Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles B. Clark, and Franklyn C. Shattuck in Neenah, Wisconsin, with US$ 42,000 of capital. The group's first business was operating paper mills, which the collective expanded throughout the following decades. Kimberly & Clark joined with The New York Times Company in 1926 to build a newsprint mill in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. Two years later, the company went public as Kimberly-Clark. The firm expanded internationally during the 1950s, opening plants in Mexico, Germany and the United Kingdom.", "In 2001, Kimberly-Clark bought Italian diaper maker, Linostar, and announced it was closing four Latin American manufacturing plants. Kimberly-Clark Sub-Saharan Africa's vision is ambitious – nothing less than turning the $250 million business into a $1 billion business by 2015. Kimberly & Clark joined with The New York Times Company in 1926 to build a newsprint mill in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. Two years later, the company went public as Kimberly-Clark. The firm expanded internationally during the 1950s, opening plants in Mexico, Germany and the United Kingdom.", "That's what Kimberly-Clark is all about. We place consumers at the center of everything we do. Billions worldwide choose our products to make a positive difference in their lives. That's a big responsibility and one we take seriously. 1 Kleenex: The world's first facial tissue. 2 Today, it's more than a $1 billion business. 3 Scott: Global sales of more than $2 billion annually. 4 Kotex: Trusted by millions of women in more than 100 countries and more than", "Brands. For more than a century, Kimberly-Clark has transformed ideas into innovative products. We lead the world in providing essentials for a better life, and our global brands are a trusted part of the lives of nearly one-quarter of the world's population in more than 175 countries.", "Kimberly-Clark UK holds Royal Warrants from Queen Elizabeth II and from the Prince of Wales in the United Kingdom. Kimberly Clark is also listed among the Fortune 500. Subsidiaries under Kimberly-Clark include Kimberly-Clark Health Care and Kimberly-Clark Professional. Kimberly & Clark joined with The New York Times Company in 1926 to build a newsprint mill in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. Two years later, the company went public as Kimberly-Clark. The firm expanded internationally during the 1950s, opening plants in Mexico, Germany and the United Kingdom." ], "url": [ "http://www.kimberly-clark.com/ourcompany/overview.aspx", "http://encyclopedia.toiletpaperworld.com/manufacturers/kimberly-clark", "http://www.careersatkc.com/locations/canada/huntsville-ontario.aspx", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly-Clark", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly-Clark", "http://www.kimberly-clark.com/ourcompany/overview.aspx", "http://www.kimberly-clark.com/ourbrands.aspx", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly-Clark" ] }

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[ "A connective is a word or phrase that links clauses or sentences. Connectives can be conjunctions (eg but, when, because) or connecting adverbs (eg however, then, therefore)." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Conjunctions and Connectives are two words used in English grammar that show differences between them when it comes to their application. As a matter of fact, conjunctions are used to join two sentences. On the other hand, connectives are used within a short or a long sentence. This is the main difference between conjunctions and connectives. A conjunction normally connects two sentences. Some of the examples of conjunctions are ‘but’, ‘because’, and ‘however’ as in the examples: 1. He secured low marks in the examinations because he did not prepare well.", "1 a less common word for conjunction (sense 3. 2 any word that connects phrases, clauses, or individual words. 3 a symbol used in a formal language in the construction of compound sentences from simpler sentences, corresponding to terms such as or, and, not, etc, in ordinary speech. ", "connective. A connective is a word or phrase that links clauses or sentences. Connectives can be conjunctions (eg but, when, because) or connecting adverbs (eg however, then, therefore). Connecting adverbs (and adverbial phrases and clauses) maintain the cohesion of a text in several basic ways, including: addition: also, furthermore, moreover", "Different kinds of conjunctions join different kinds of grammatical structures. The following are the kinds of conjunctions: A. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (FANBOYS). for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Coordinating conjunctions join equals to one another: words to words, phrases to phrases, clauses to clauses. Coordinating conjunctions usually form looser connections than other conjunctions do", "Conjunctions. A conjunction (also called a connective) is a word such as and, because, but, for, if, or, and when. Conjunctions are used to connect phrases, clauses, and sentences. There are two main kinds of conjunction. ", "Today, in literacy, we were playing around with different connectives and conjunctions. Connectives join two separate ideas in two sentences or paragraphs. They usually come at the start of a sentence. Examples of connectives. ", "1. connective-an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences. conjunctive, continuative, conjunction. closed-class word, function word-a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning. 1. serving or tending to connect. 2. something that connects. 3. a word, as a conjunction, used to connect words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. 4. Bot. the tissue joining the two cells of an anther.", "In grammar, a conjunction (abbreviated CONJ or CNJ) is a part of speech that connects words, sentences, phrases, or clauses. A discourse connective is a conjunction joining sentences. This definition may overlap with that of other parts of speech, so what constitutes a conjunction must be defined for each language.", "Quick Refresher. Conjunctions are words that join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. List of Coordinating Conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions join sentence elements that are the same. They can join words, phrases, and clauses. There are only seven of these, and they are easy to memorize if you use the acronym FANBOYS" ], "url": [ "http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-conjunctions-and-vs-connectives/", "http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/connective", "http://www.primarycurriculum.me.uk/protocol/connectives-conjunctions", "http://www.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.htm", "http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/words/conjunctions", "http://6b2012.brookburnprimary.net/tag/what-is-the-difference-between-connectives-and-conjunctions/", "http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Connectives", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_conjunction", "http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/list-of-conjunctions.html" ] }

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[ "Biology, animal nutrition and zoology." ]

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The classes will be easier in High School and you'll start learning the info sooner and also get an idea of what areas you have a hard time studying. Education– While you’re in school, learn as much as you can in your science classes. In college, choose a degree program in animal-related fields like biology, zoology, botany, ecology, conservation science, or animal behavior.", "Biology is the study of life and living organisms, such as plants and animals. In biology classes, you will learn about the structure of living things, including how they grow and reproduce. While biology classes don’t focus solely on animal life, you will take additional classes later that specialize in animals. One of the reasons that becoming a veterinarian can be harder than becoming a doctor is that there are many species of animals. You may need to take separate classes on animals with backbones and without, as well as individual classes on mammals, reptiles, insects and other forms of animal life.", "So getting a good education is vitally important. According to the ASPCA, students interested in working with animals should take pre-med courses in animal biology, animal nutrition and zoology. One of the reasons that becoming a veterinarian can be harder than becoming a doctor is that there are many species of animals. You may need to take separate classes on animals with backbones and without, as well as individual classes on mammals, reptiles, insects and other forms of animal life.", "Animal Behavior. Another valuable class for someone who wants to work with animals is animal behavior science. This type of class will teach you why animals act the way they do. These classes combine biology with psychology. One of the reasons that becoming a veterinarian can be harder than becoming a doctor is that there are many species of animals. You may need to take separate classes on animals with backbones and without, as well as individual classes on mammals, reptiles, insects and other forms of animal life.", "1 Working alongside a keeper in our Children's Zoo, you'll help care for some of our zoo animals, and go behind the scenes to learn what it takes to be a zookeeper. 2 Work hard in school, not just in classes on science and nature but in all subjects. 1 Keep a nature journal. 2 Take a class on animals or nature at your local zoo, animal sanctuary, or park. 3 If you live in the St. Louis area, consider enrolling in our Keeper for a Day program, for students in Grades 2 through 8.", "By studying a course in animal management at Hadlow College, you can learn how to care for a number of different animals and become part of an industry which, with the growth in awareness surrounding animal welfare issues, continues to expand at an amazing rate. ", "You could always get into Zoology or Animal science? By major classification, Animal Science doesn't fall into science. Check out http://www.a2zcolleges.com/Majors/ and you might even be able to find a school. Also if you're not looking into college, http://www.employmentspot.com/employment... has a list of jobs working with animals!!! Source(s): http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm.", "Many jobs working with animals do not require a college degree. Examples would be training dogs for security and detective work or to guide the blind, breeding dogs or cats for sale, or grooming dogs and cats. I hope this gives you some ideas. Marine biology if you are interested in the ocean. ", "Zoology is a broad term, but these classes focus on animal life. In addition to learning about animal anatomy and how animals grow and function, you will also learn about their environments. One of the reasons that becoming a veterinarian can be harder than becoming a doctor is that there are many species of animals. You may need to take separate classes on animals with backbones and without, as well as individual classes on mammals, reptiles, insects and other forms of animal life." ], "url": [ "http://www.vanaqua.org/learn/aquafacts/careers/marine-mammal-trainer", "https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080220203110AARCLIs", "http://education.seattlepi.com/classes-college-should-want-work-animals-2128.html", "http://education.seattlepi.com/classes-college-should-want-work-animals-2128.html", "http://education.seattlepi.com/classes-college-should-want-work-animals-2128.html", "http://www.stlzoo.org/animals/soyouwanttobeazookeeper/", "http://hadlow.ac.uk/courses/animal-management/", "https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090212194902AAFl8Mm", "http://torsey.com/blog/what-college-major-should-i-take-if-i-want-to-work-with-animals-not-veterinary-though/", "http://education.seattlepi.com/classes-college-should-want-work-animals-2128.html" ] }

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[ "The show hunter is a type of show horse in the that is judged on its movement, manners, and way of going, particularly while jumping fences.Irish Hunter." ]

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[ "From 171 to 280" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Sinus tachycardia (often referred to as sinus tach) is a rhythm which is formed by the electrical impulse originating in the SA node in the normal manner. However, the rate is faster than normal. The normal heart rate range is 50-100 beats per minute in adults. The rate in the example above is 150 beats per minute.", "Ventricular tachycardia is a pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute, with at least three irregular heartbeats in a row. The condition can develop as an early or late complication of a heart attack. It may also occur in people with: 1 Cardiomyopathy.", "Causes. Ventricular tachycardia is a pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute, with at least three irregular heartbeats in a row. The condition can develop as an early or late complication of a heart attack.", "Tachycardia is a heart rate of greater than 100 beats per minute. A normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute at rest. Ventricular tachycardia is a regular, faster-than-normal heart rate that begins in the heart's lower chambers. In most patients with ventricular tachycardia the rate is in the range of 170 beats per minute or more.", "The remaining 31 included infants who had a median age at presentation of 1 day, with a range from 1 to 255 days, and a mean ventricular tachycardia rate of 213 beats per minute, with a range from 171 to 280, at presentation.", "Causes. Ventricular tachycardia is a pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute, with at least three irregular heartbeats in a row. The condition can develop as an early or late complication of a heart attack. It may also occur in people with: 1 Cardiomyopathy." ], "url": [ "http://www.equimedcorp.com/rhythms/topic/47/", "https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000187.htm", "https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/your-health/encyclopedia/disease/000187/", "http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart/disorders/arrhythmia/Ventricular-Tachycardia", "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20723269", "https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000187.htm" ] }

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[ "Ribose" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Messenger RNA (mRNA) serves as the primary transcript, and its nucleotide sequence determines the amino acid sequence of proteins. A codon in mRNA comprises of three nucle … otides that encode a specific amino acid. In a chain of nucleotides (a strand of DNA), the nucleotides are … connected by covalent bonds between the sugar of one nucleotide, and the phosphate group of the next nucleotide. 2 people found this useful.", "As in DNA, mRNA genetic information is in the sequence of nucleotides, which are arranged into codons consisting of three bases each. Each codon encodes for a specific amino acid, except the stop codons, which terminate protein synthesis. Finally, the mRNA is degraded. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a large family of RNA molecules that convey genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where they specify the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.", "Nucleic acids, which include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), are made from monomers known as nucleotides. Each nucleotide has three components: a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. If the sugar is deoxyribose, the polymer is DNA. If the sugar is ribose, the polymer is RNA. When sugar and a nitrogenous base get combined they form a nucleotide. Nucleotides are also known as phosphate nucleotides. Nucleic acids are among the most important biological macromolecules (others being amino acids/proteins, sugars/carbohydrates, and lipids/fats).", "The five-carbon (pentose) sugar in RNA is ribose. RNA molecules are polymers of nucleotides joined to one another by covalent bonds between the phosphate of one nucleotide and the sugar of another. These linkages are called phosphodiester linkages.", "In DNA, the four bases are: adenine, guanine, thymine, and cytosine. Each base is attached is attached to a sugar (deoxyribose) to form a nucleoside. Respectively, t … hese are: adenosine, guanosine, thymidine, and cytidine. The complete nucleotide consists of the nucleoside attached to a phosphate group. The names of the nucleotides are: adenylic acid, guanylic acid, thymidylic acid, and cytidylic acid.", "Ribose is the sugar component of nucleotides. One of the main chemical differences between DNA and RNA is that in RNA, the sugar is ribose, but in DNA, the sugar is deoxy ribose, in which an oxygen has been removed. 1 The connection that forms between nucleotides is between the sugar of the first nucleotide and the phosphate group of the second. 2 Each connection between nucleotides is a covalent bond, so the nucleic acids have a covalently attached sugar-phosphate backbone.", "Nucleotides. Nucleotides are the building blocks of polymers called polynucleotides. Each nucleotide monomer consists of a pentose (five-carbon) sugar, to which is attached two other groups; a phosphate group and a nitrogenous base. The nitrogenous base is either a double ringed structure known as a purine or single ringed structure known as a pyrimidine.", "In a nucleotide the 5-carbon sugar is bonded to the phosphate group, which is bonded to the nitrogenous base. In a chain of nucleotides (a strand of DNA), the nucleotides are … connected by covalent bonds between the sugar of one nucleotide, and the phosphate group of the next nucleotide. 2 people found this useful.", "A codon is a series of three nucleotides on an mRNA molecule which codes for an amino acid. 7. What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis? tRNA carries the anti-codon to the mRNA codons and brings the corresponding amino acid to the ribosome to make a protein/polypeptide chain [translation]. 8. Compare and contrast the final product of DNA replication to the final product of transcription." ], "url": [ "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_name_of_the_sugar_present_in_mRNA_nucleotides", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MRNA", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nucleic_acid", "http://biology.about.com/od/molecularbiology/ss/rna.htm", "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_name_for_the_sugar_in_RNA_nucleotides", "http://myhome.sunyocc.edu/~weiskirl/nucleotides_nucleicacid.htm", "http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/ahp/SDPS/SD.PS.polynuc.html", "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_name_of_the_sugar_present_in_mRNA_nucleotides", "http://www2.fultonschools.org/teacher/mathiakr/Biology/4A-Meiosis&NucleicAcids/DNAReplicationTranscriptionTranslation[bookquestions-answers].pdf" ] }

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[ "8-9 hours" ]

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[ "A noun is traditionally defined as the part of speech (or word class) that names or identifies a person, place, thing, quality, or activity.Adjective: nominal. Most nouns have both a singular and plural form, can be preceded by an article and/or one or more adjectives, and can serve as the head of a noun phrase." ]

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[ "No" ]

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[ "Laboratory monitoring is widely recommended to measure the anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin and to adjust the dose to maintain levels in the target therapeutic range." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Abstract. Background: Both the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and anti-Xa assay can be used to monitor unfractionated heparin (UFH). Following implementation of an anti-Xa method for heparin dosing protocols in our hospital, we became aware of many patients with discordant aPTT and anti-Xa values. ", "Unfractionated heparin as a pharmaceutical is heparin that has not been fractionated to sequester the fraction of molecules with low molecular weight. In contrast, low-molecular-weight heparin has undergone fractionation for the purpose of making its pharmacodynamics more predictable. ", "Heparin anti-Xa may be ordered to monitor some people who have heparin resistance who do not respond as expected to UFH or who have an underlying condition or interfering factor(s) such as lupus anticoagulant (LAC) that affects the PTT test result. The heparin anti-Xa test is not routinely ordered but may be performed whenever a doctor wants to evaluate UFH or LMWH concentrations in the blood. It may be ordered periodically to monitor UFH therapy, especially when a doctor feels that a person is not responding as expected to UFH or when the PTT is not useful", "Laboratory monitoring is widely recommended to measure the anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin and to adjust the dose to maintain levels in the target therapeutic range. The most widely used laboratory assay for monitoring unfractionated heparin therapy is the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). Unfractionated heparin dose appears to be more important than the aPTT in predicting clinical efficacy. Despite serious limitations, the reliance on the aPTT is likely to continue because of its ready availability and familiarity of clinicians with the test.", "Heparin anti-Xa results must be evaluated in the context of the type of heparin that a person is receiving (UFH or LMWH and type of LMWH), the timing of the sample collection, and the condition that the person is being treated for. The heparin anti-Xa test is not routinely ordered but may be performed whenever a doctor wants to evaluate UFH or LMWH concentrations in the blood. It may be ordered periodically to monitor UFH therapy, especially when a doctor feels that a person is not responding as expected to UFH or when the PTT is not useful", "Low-molecular-weight heparin is given subcutaneously twice daily, and laboratory monitoring is not required. Treatment with either warfarin or low-molecular-weight heparin should be continued for a minimum of seven days postoperatively. Treatment with low-molecular-weight heparin may still be considered in patients with DVT and suspected pulmonary embolus. Physicians should become familiar with the absolute and relative contraindications of the specific brand of low-molecular-weight heparin they choose to use.", "Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) therapy is usually not monitored, but doctors may order heparin anti-Xa tests in some cases. These include women who are pregnant, people who are obese, very young, or elderly and those who have kidney disease or dysfunction. The heparin anti-Xa test is not routinely ordered but may be performed whenever a doctor wants to evaluate UFH or LMWH concentrations in the blood. It may be ordered periodically to monitor UFH therapy, especially when a doctor feels that a person is not responding as expected to UFH or when the PTT is not useful", "Patients at extremes of weight should have the dose of enoxaparin adjusted and anticoagulation should be monitored using the low molecular weight heparin assay. In clinical trials using enoxaparin for the treatment of DVT or PE, the 1 mg/kg Q 12 h dose was given to patients up to weights of approximately 150 kg. The maximum dose of enoxaparin should be 150 mg SC Q 12 h. For a patient receiving a dose of enoxaparin of 130 mg to 150 mg (i.e., patient weight 130 kg to 150 kg or greater), the low molecular weight heparin assay may be a useful monitoring tool." ], "url": [ "http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/779939", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heparin", "https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/heparin/tab/test", "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17080209", "https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/heparin/tab/test", "http://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0315/p1607.html", "https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/heparin/tab/test", "https://clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/pharmacy/janfeb2003/enoxaparin.htm" ] }

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[ "The Potomac River /pəˈtoʊmək/ is located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States and flows into the Chesapeake Bay." ]

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[ "adenine (A) and guanine (G), Cytosine (C) and thymine (T) " ]

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[ "80.9 degrees." ]

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[ "Three to six months." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "High-density lipoprotein (HDL), also called “good” cholesterol, takes cholesterol from the tissues and blood vessels back to your liver where it is removed from the body. HDL helps protect you from heart disease, so if your levels are low, your risk is higher. Diet and Exercise. Doctors say that you can lower your cholesterol levels by as much as 20 percent in three to six months, through simple dietary changes and exercise.", "Identify Healthy Cholesterol Levels. According to the American Heart Association a healthy total cholesterol level is less then 200 mg/dl. You are considered to have borderline high cholesterol if your level is between 200 to 239 mg/dl. You will be diagnosed with high cholesterol if your level is is 240 mg/dl and over. Cholesterol level can be checked with a simple blood test performed by a doctor. You may or may not have to fast depending on the type of test your physician orders.", "Diet. In order to lower LDL cholesterol, reduce saturated fat in your diet and increase dietary fiber. Saturated fats increase the body’s production of LDL cholesterol. Dr. Gianos says to cut saturated fat to less than 10 grams per day, and to eat 30 grams of fiber per day, 10 grams of which should be insoluble fiber. HDL helps protect you from heart disease, so if your levels are low, your risk is higher. Diet and Exercise. Doctors say that you can lower your cholesterol levels by as much as 20 percent in three to six months, through simple dietary changes and exercise.", "This alone can lower LDL levels between 11 to 15%. For the overweight, losing around 10 pounds can drop LDL levels 8%. Adding fiber-rich foods into the diet like vegetables, legumes and oats further lowers cholesterol levels; this diet change can reduce LDL levels by 3 to 5% in only six weeks. Cholesterol levels in your blood are measured in milligrams per deciliter. HDL and LDL combined should total no more than 200 milligrams for normal cholesterol levels. 200 to 239 is borderline and a number above 240 is considered high. Normal levels for LDL cholesterol, the bad one, should be under 130.", "The time it takes to lower your cholesterol depends on a number of factors, all of which vary for every person. Most important is your understanding of the changes you must make, the guidelines in place to make them and why these guidelines are in place. The Next Six Weeks. Follow up with your doctor and undergo a cholesterol blood test to check your LDL levels after the first six weeks. At this point your doctor may implement more changes while continuing with the changes you have already made.", "It often depends on several variables, including how aggressive your treatment is, your genetic tendencies (for example, some people’s LDL levels shoot down quickly while others’ inch down), and how high your cholesterol levels are to begin with. 3 Half the subjects lowered their LDL, on average, to 69; the other half reduced LDL to 54. Both groups were rewarded with few heart events over the six-year period, but the group with the lower LDL, 54, ended up the winner.", "They are also forms of soluble fiber; eating 5 to 10g daily can decrease your LDL between 3 and 5 percent in the first six weeks. Adding moderate physical activity, such as 30 minutes of walking each day, helps burn calories and improve cholesterol levels. The Next Six Weeks. Follow up with your doctor and undergo a cholesterol blood test to check your LDL levels after the first six weeks. At this point your doctor may implement more changes while continuing with the changes you have already made.", "Saturated fats such as red meat, whole-fat dairy products, egg yolks and butter should not comprise more than 7 percent of your total daily calories, and your cholesterol intake should be less than 200mg per day. These changes combined can reduce your LDL between 11 and 15 percent, according to the NHLBI. If you are overweight, losing 10 lbs. can decrease your LDL up to 8 percent. Do this by adding fiber-rich foods such as oats, fruits, vegetables and legumes; these fill you faster and help restrict calories. The Next Six Weeks. Follow up with your doctor and undergo a cholesterol blood test to check your LDL levels after the first six weeks. 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[ "When basal body temperatures fluctuate a great deal, it is usually due to inconsistencies in temperature taking methods." ]

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In this process, the sweat glands expand and release the excess heat from your body to the surface of the skin, in the form of sweat.", "Body temperature fluctuates (2 replies): I will sometimes check my body temperature in the mornin... [more]. Low tempiture (1 replies): I have a temp of 97 and I don't feel well, does anyone k... My body temperature is constantly fluctuating. Constantly. :(I noticed when I turned up the AC, my temp of 99 went down. So When Its cold my temp is low. I see my body is reacting to the temperature around me and its trying to regulate itself.", "So--why does my body temperature fluctuate wildly? I get up in the morning, I feel waaaaay too hot, sweating as during menopause though I'm now 74, and my temp is 96.4. Then, later in the day I am freezing, and it is 97.5. Once it a while it will go all the way up to a below normal 98.2 or 98.3. ", "It is actually quite normal for the body temperature to rise and fall somewhat over the course of the day and the night. For example, most people have a lower body temperature while they are sound asleep then they do during the day. However, it is generally not normal to feel uncomfortably and intermittently hot and cold during the day, especially if these sensation are interfering with your normal day to day functioning. For example, an alteration in the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, which regulates the body's metabolism, could produce episodes of feeling intermittently hot and cold. There are often other symptoms as well, such as change in weight or mood, and changes in the hair or skin.", "When basal body temperatures fluctuate a great deal, it is usually due to inconsistencies in temperature taking methods. Make sure you are taking your temperature at the same time every day, when you first wake up, after a solid block of sleep, and with a BBT thermometer. If you are doing all this and are still getting rocky temperatures, you can try taking your temperature vaginally. Some women notice more stable temperatures when taking their temperature vaginally. Temperatures can also fluctuate a great deal when you are not ovulating, or when you have cycles with delayed ovulation", "If you measure your own temperature at different parts of the body, say in your mouth and under your arms, you’ll notice that the temperatures are different. The general rule is that the thinner a body part is, the less contact it has with the outside environment, and therefore the higher temperature you’ll observe. However, not all fluctuations of our body temperature fall under the control of blood vessels. For example, you are likely to have a higher temperature right after a 100-meter sprint than when you are fast asleep.", "When the German physician, Carl Wunderlich, first reported 37 degrees Celsius (or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) as the average human body temperature in 1861, he claimed to have drawn his conclusion from more than a million armpit measurements of 25,000 patients. However, not all fluctuations of our body temperature fall under the control of blood vessels. For example, you are likely to have a higher temperature right after a 100-meter sprint than when you are fast asleep.", "My body temperature has been fluctuating for god knows how long. I bought a thermometer about 2 months ago so i've had that to gauge it with, but mind you I'm sure the damn thing was fluctuating before I got one. My body temperature is lowest in the morning, sometimes even going below 93 degrees. My body temperature is constantly fluctuating. Constantly. :(I noticed when I turned up the AC, my temp of 99 went down. So When Its cold my temp is low. I see my body is reacting to the temperature around me and its trying to regulate itself." ], "url": [ "http://house.wikia.com/wiki/Body_temperature", "http://www.buzzle.com/articles/fluctuating-body-temperature.html", "http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Fluctuating-Body-Temperature/show/959656", "http://forums.prohealth.com/forums/index.php?threads/fluctuating-body-temperature-anyone.205655/", "https://www.zocdoc.com/answers/12418/why-does-my-body-temperature-fluctuate-so-much", "http://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Fluctuating-temperatures.html", "http://scienceline.org/2008/01/ask-jiang-bodytemperature/", "http://scienceline.org/2008/01/ask-jiang-bodytemperature/", "http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Fluctuating-Body-Temperature/show/959656" ] }

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[ "Tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, potatoes, mushrooms, and other vegetables and fruits." ]

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", "A sack of pure MSG. Photo © Danilo Alfaro. Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a flavor-enhancing food additive used in Asian cooking and also commonly found in fast foods as well as commercially packaged food products such as chips, crackers, soups and soup mixes, lunch meats, salad dressings and many others. ", "-glutamate than found in the free glutamate ions of fermented naturally-occurring foods. Fermented products such as soy sauce, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce have levels of glutamate similar to foods with added monosodium glutamate. However, 5% or more of the glutamate may be the. Because glutamate is commonly found in food, primarily from protein sources, the FDA does not require foods and ingredients that contain glutamate as an inherent component to list it on the label. Examples include tomatoes, cheeses, meats, hydrolyzed protein products such as soy sauce, and autolyzed yeast extracts.", "Umami is the taste of glutamate, which is a savory flavor found in many Japanese foods, bacon and also in the toxic food additive MSG. It is because of umami that foods with MSG taste heartier, more robust and generally better to a lot of people than foods without it. 1 Common adverse effects linked to regular consumption of MSG, include: obesity, eye damage, headaches, fatigue and disorientation, depression, rapid heartbeat, tingling and numbness. 2 Early studies suggested 25 percent to 30 percent of the US population was intolerant of MSG at levels then found in food.", "Nutrition. Healthy Eating. MSG (monosodium glutamate) is a form of the naturally occurring amino acid glutamate, and is used as a food additive to intensify the taste of food. This flavor enhancer, originally extracted from seaweeds and used in Asian cuisines, has now become a common find in many food products. ", "Glutamic acid is a natural constituent of many fermented or aged foods, including soy sauce, fermented bean paste, and cheese, and is also a component of hydrolyzed protein such as yeast extract. The sodium salt of glutamic acid, monosodium glutamate (MSG), is a widely used additive in the food industry. Because glutamate is commonly found in food, primarily from protein sources, the FDA does not require foods and ingredients that contain glutamate as an inherent component to list it on the label. Examples include tomatoes, cheeses, meats, hydrolyzed protein products such as soy sauce, and autolyzed yeast extracts.", "By FDA definition, processed free glutamic acid (MSG) is “naturally occurring,” because the basic ingredients are found in nature. “Naturally occurring” does not mean that a food additive is being used in its natural state. “Naturally occurring” only means that the food additive began with something found in nature. By FDA definition, the ingredient “monosodium glutamate” is natural. So is hydrochloric acid.", "What is more shocking is that it’s found in three types of foods most people are not even aware of. The part of MSG that negatively affects the human body is the “glutamate”, not the sodium. The breakdown of MSG typically consists of 78% glutamate, 12% sodium, and about 10% water. “Naturally occurring” does not mean that a food additive is being used in its natural state. “Naturally occurring” only means that the food additive began with something found in nature. By FDA definition, the ingredient “monosodium glutamate” is natural. So is hydrochloric acid.", "Monosodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamate is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found in nearly all foods, especially high protein foods such as dairy products, meat and fish and in many vegetables. Foods often used for their flavouring properties, such as mushrooms and tomatoes, have high levels of naturally occurring glutamate. Monosodium glutamate added to foods produces a flavouring function similar to the glutamate that occurs naturally in foods. 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[ "MUSH client for Windows is written in C++ for high speed and a compact size.It has a large scroll back buffer, command history, aliases, triggers, timers, keypad-navigation, speed-walking, and auto-say." ]

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", "GGMud-GGMud is a multiplatform opensource MUD client, it has a graphical interface based on GTK with full ANSI support, alias, triggers, highlights, gags, tickcounter with tintin++ compatibility. Actually works on Win32, Linux and MacOSX. This program is born from a merge of SClient and tintin++. MudMaster-The client is 32bit only (win95/NT). It runs in the win32 console mode which makes it quite a bit faster than any GUI client around. It supports actions, aliases, macros, variables, events, gags, highlights, arrays, lists, ANSI color.", "1 If you are upgrading from a version prior to 3.21 then you will need to download an interim version, for example: http://www.gammon.com.au/files/mushclient/mushclient384.exe (1.82 Mb). 2 Use that to open your world files, and then re-save in XML format. 3 That is, just open each world file, and save it. 1 You are strongly advised to backup (make a copy of) your existing MUSHclient world files before upgrading to version 3.21 or higher. 2 Version 4.12 onwards allow for localization (that is, translating resources such as menus, and various messages, into different languages).", "Publisher's Description. From Gammon Software Solutions: This MUD/MUSH/MUCK/MOO client for Windows is written in C++ for high speed and a compact size. It has a large scroll back buffer, command history, aliases, triggers, timers, keypad-navigation, speed-walking, and auto-say. It supports scripting in VBscript, Jscript, PerlScript, and Pyth", "MUSHclient uses the standard Windows look-and-feel. Connecting to a MUD is really simple. Just select Quick Connect on the Connection menu, fill in the MUD's IP address and port number, and click OK! Basically MUDs are text-based multi-player role-playing games. Most are free to play. MUSHclient itself is free and asks for no personal details before downloading it. A list of MUDs you can play is at The MUD Connector (there are over 1,000 of them!).", "The first MUD client with a notable amount of features was Tinytalk by Anton Rang in January 1990, for Unix-like systems. In May 1990 TinyWar 1.1.4 was released by Leo Plotkin which was based on TinyTalk 1.0 and added support for event-driven programming. In September 1990 TinyFugue which was based on TinyWar 1.2.3 and TT 1.1 was released by Greg Hudson and featured more advanced trigger support. Development of TinyFugue was taken over by Ken Keys in 1991. TinyFugue has continued to evolve and remains a popular client today", "1 Use that to open your world files, and then re-save in XML format. 2 That is, just open each world file, and save it. 3 Then version 3.85 onwards will be able to read that world file. 4 You are strongly advised to backup (make a copy of) your existing MUSHclient world files before upgrading to version 3.21 or higher. 1 You are strongly advised to backup (make a copy of) your existing MUSHclient world files before upgrading to version 3.21 or higher. 2 Version 4.12 onwards allow for localization (that is, translating resources such as menus, and various messages, into different languages).", "A typical MUD client. A MUD client is a computer application used to connect to a MUD, a type of multiplayer online game. Generally, a MUD client is a very basic telnet client that lacks VT100 terminal emulation and the capability to perform telnet negotiations. On the other hand, MUD clients are enhanced with various features designed to enhance the gameplay of MUDs. Standard features seen in most MUD clients include ANSI color support, aliases, triggers and scripting. The client can often be extended almost indefinitely with its built-in scripting language. In September 1990 TinyFugue which was based on TinyWar 1.2.3 and TT 1.1 was released by Greg Hudson and featured more advanced trigger support. Development of TinyFugue was taken over by Ken Keys in 1991. 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[ "Average $ 71000" ]

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[ "$9 and $14 an hour" ]

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Median pay for Call Center Representatives in the United States is around $12.38 per hour. Cash earnings for Call Center Representatives — which occasionally include more than $3K from bonuses and more than $4K from profit sharing — stretch from around $20K to approximately $38K. While some workers in this profession — about one in four — do not have any health coverage, a fair number do receive medical benefits and a majority have dental insurance. Female Call Center Representatives make up most of the survey respondents at 74 percent.", "(India). A Call Center and Customer Service Executive earns an average salary of Rs 189,943 per year. People in this job generally don't have more than 10 years' experience. Experience strongly influences income for this job. ", "Call center representatives are the people you speak with when you call your bank, order a new sweater from a catalog or make airline reservations. They do everything from assisting people with customer service complaints to making telemarketing calls. Most call center jobs fall into one of three categories. The most popular is customer service: for example, the people you speak with when you have a problem with your cable. You might also work in inbound sales, where you take calls from people who want to make a purchase.", "To be considered for the customer service positions, applicants to the work at home call center jobs must live in Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or Wisconsin. Pay and Hours: The hourly pay of a home-based customer service rep is $10/hour with performance-based bonuses and incentives. Hours may vary and both full-and part-time agents may be required to work shifts that include days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and occasionally overtime.", "Home to some of the best pay for Call Center Representatives, Seattle offers exceptional salaries, 36 percent above the national average. Call Center Representatives will also find cushy salaries in New York (+19 percent), Los Angeles (+13 percent), Chicago (+12 percent), and Charlotte (+10 percent). While some workers in this profession — about one in four — do not have any health coverage, a fair number do receive medical benefits and a majority have dental insurance. Female Call Center Representatives make up most of the survey respondents at 74 percent.", "Work. Customer service representatives averaged $15.92 per hour or $33,120 per year as of May 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $9.44 per hour or $19,620 per year. The highest paid 10 percent made $23.94 per hour or $49,800 per year. They have the power to solve many common customer problems. Customer service representatives averaged $15.92 per hour or $33,120 per year as of May 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $9.44 per hour or $19,62", "Call Center Representative Job Description. On average, call center workers make between $9 and $14 an hour. Most call center workers work in customer service, and many call center jobs offer flexible schedules. Most call center jobs fall into one of three categories. The most popular is customer service: for example, the people you speak with when you have a problem with your cable. 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[ "It is a disease that develops as a complication of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. PVR occurs in about 8–10% of patients undergoing primary retinal detachment surgery and prevents the successful surgical repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment." ]

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A number of cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), transforming growth factor beta 2 (TGFβ 2), platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) and interleukins have been shown to play a role in PVR progression.", "PVR is strictly defined as a complication of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment that is characterized by the formation of membranes on both surfaces of the detached retina and on the posterior surface of the detached vitreous gel. It is manifest by the formation of fibrocellular membranes on the retinal and posterior hyaloid surfaces. Most cells in PVR membranes originate from adjacent retina and the displaced cells synthesize much of the membrane matrix. The membranes have some features in common with healing wounds.", "Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) occurs when a scar forms under or on the retina after retinal detachment, preventing the retina from healing and falling back into place. Risk factors for Proliferative vitreoretinopathy PVR include large retina tears or retinal detachment that is not treated early. Bleeding within the eye, increased inflammation from trauma and previous retinal detachment operations also increase the risk.", "diabetic retinopathy retinal manifestations of diabetes mellitus, including microaneurysms and punctate exudates. There are two major forms of diabetic retinopathy, nonproliferative and proliferative. The nonproliferative form is characterized by dilation of the retinal veins and microaneurysms which may leak blood cells and/or plasma, causing internal hemorrhaging or edema in the retina. ", "Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is a disease that develops as a complication of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. A number of cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), transforming growth factor beta 2 (TGFβ 2), platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) and interleukins have been shown to play a role in PVR progression.", "Introduction. In 1983, the Retina Society Terminology Committee published a landmark paper in which the term proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) was proposed for a condition that had been recognized as the major cause of failure of retinal detachment surgery. It is manifest by the formation of fibrocellular membranes on the retinal and posterior hyaloid surfaces. Most cells in PVR membranes originate from adjacent retina and the displaced cells synthesize much of the membrane matrix. The membranes have some features in common with healing wounds.", "Norman D. Radtke, MD. Proliferative vitreo-retinopathy (PVR) is the most common cause of failed repair of a retinal detachment and occurs when scar tissue creates traction on the retina. PVR is characterized by proliferation of retinal pigment epithelial cells, glial cells, and inflammatory cells on the surface of the retina and within the vitreous gel. Traction is the key feature in the pathogenesis of PVR. The location, extent and severity of traction vary substantially.", "Proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is the most common complication of a retinal detachment (RD), and occurs in approximately 8-10% of patients who develop an RD. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy, despite the long name, is simply scar tissue formation within the eye. ", "One of the commonest causes of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is failed repair of retinal detachment. When there is a hole in the retina, cells that normally reside under the retina enter the eyeball and settle on the inner layer of the eye on top of the retina. Risk factors for Proliferative vitreoretinopathy PVR include large retina tears or retinal detachment that is not treated early. Bleeding within the eye, increased inflammation from trauma and previous retinal detachment operations also increase the risk." ], "url": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proliferative_vitreoretinopathy", "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123742032002669", "http://www.snec.com.sg/eye-conditions-and-treatments/common-eye-conditions-and-procedures/Pages/proliferative-vitreoretinopathy.aspx", "http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/proliferative+retinopathy", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proliferative_vitreoretinopathy", "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123742032002669", "http://louisvillediabeticeyedoctor.com/diseases-conditions/proliferative-vitreo-retinopathy/", "http://www.brusselsretina.be/fr/pathologies-proliferative-vitreoretinopathy.php", "http://www.snec.com.sg/eye-conditions-and-treatments/common-eye-conditions-and-procedures/Pages/proliferative-vitreoretinopathy.aspx" ] }

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[ "Yes" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "FCAT Vocabulary. [em]Figurative & Descriptive language is used in fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry.[/em] [b]Figurative language[/b]— Language that involves the use of words and/or phrases that describe one thing in terms of another and that is not meant to be understood on a literal level. [h1]{PAGETITLE}[/h1]. Figurative & Descriptive language is used in fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. Figurative language — Language that involves the use of words and/or phrases that describe one thing in terms of another and that is not meant to be understood on a literal level. Figurative language always involves some sort of imaginative comparison between seemingly unlike things", "Figurative language is the use of words in an unusual or imaginative manner. Often figurative language involves the use of a metaphor, a simile, personification, hyperbole, idiom, a euphemism, and pun. However, as the term figurative language also covers unusual or imaginative word constructions (and not just word meanings), it also includes alliteration, assonance, consonance, and onomatopoeia. When most people think of figurative language, similes and metaphors spring to mind. However, the term figurative language covers a wide range of literary techniques. Here are some examples of figurative language in each of the categories: A metaphor asserts that one thing is something that it literally is not", "Alliteration is a figure of speech that is related to onomatopoeia in that it involves the sense of sound. For an author, representing sounds with words can be quite difficult to do effectively. Alliteration refers to a group of words that start with the same consonant sound. An example of alliteration is “Charlie carefully counted coins,” where the “C” sound is repeated throughout the phrase. Figurative language and figures of speech are used to evoke emotion and to imply meanings in writing by means of making comparisons and allusions to familiar objects and ideas that can help a reader to relate to what the author is trying to say.", "Writing is about conveying messages and stories and in order to do so, authors frequently use figurative language and figures of speech to better relate to their readers. Alliteration is a powerful tool that can add emphasis to phrases, evoke sounds, and provide insight into an author’s words. Figurative language and figures of speech are used to evoke emotion and to imply meanings in writing by means of making comparisons and allusions to familiar objects and ideas that can help a reader to relate to what the author is trying to say.", "Figurative Language Examples. The definition of figurative language is when you describe something by comparing it with something else. There are few different ways to use figurative language. See below for more information and examples of figurative language and how to use it. Remove these ads.", "Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you are using figurative language. A simile uses the words like or as to compare one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike. Alliteration. The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of words. Alliteration includes tongue twisters. Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.", "Alliteration is a literary device that uses the repetition of the sounds, usually the beginning sounds, of words. Tongue twisters use alliteration, as does a phrase like “wide and wonderful world.” Alliteration creates a mood and shows how an author wants to emphasize certain words and concepts. " ], "url": [ "https://wikis.engrade.com/figurativeanddescriptive", "http://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/figurative_language.htm", "http://figurativelanguage.net/Alliteration.html", "http://figurativelanguage.net/Alliteration.html", "https://kidskonnect.com/language/figurative-language/", "http://languagearts.mrdonn.org/figurative.html", "http://www.k12reader.com/subject/figurative-language-worksheets/alliteration/" ] }

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[ "Veins carry blood back to the heart. They carry deoxygenated blood away from the body. The blood returning from the body is at a much lower pressure than that being pumped from the heart. Therefore veins do not have to be as strong as arteries. Veins are wider than arteries and have much thinner walls.Look at the image below to see the main difference between arteries and veins." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Veins and arteries are both types of blood vessels but arteries carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body while veins carry blood to the heart from the rest of the body. All arteries except the pulmonary and umbilical arteries carry oxygenated blood while all veins carry deoxygenated blood. Arteries, on the other hand, are classified as systemic (part of the cardiovascular system), pulmonary (carry blood to the lungs), aorta and arterioles. Arteries carry bright red blood as it is oxygenated while veins have the dark red blood. Arteries progressively divide into smaller tubes unlike veins.", "Arteries carry oxygenated blood (with the exception of the pulmonary artery and umbilical artery). Veins carry deoxygenated blood (with the exception of pulmonary veins and umbilical vein). Types of arteries and veins. There are two types of arteries in the body: Pulmonary and systemic. The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart, to the lungs, for purification while the systemic arteries form a network of arteries that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.", "There are two types of blood vessels in the circulatory system of the body: arteries that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body and veins that carry blood towards the heart for purification. Types of arteries and veins. There are two types of arteries in the body: Pulmonary and systemic. The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart, to the lungs, for purification while the systemic arteries form a network of arteries that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.", "Arteries carry blood (with oxygen) from your heart out to your body, while veins carry blood (without oxygen) from your body to your heart. Arteries are strong, flexible blood vessels that are able to expand (get bigger) and contract (get smaller). They expand as your heart beats, and contract between heartbeats. Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body, and veins carry oxygen-poor blood back from the body to the heart. Your body also contains other, smaller blood vessels. Here is how blood travels in vessels through the body:", "Veins. Veins carry blood back to the heart. They carry deoxygenated blood away from the body. The blood returning from the body is at a much lower pressure than that being pumped from the heart. Therefore veins do not have to be as strong as arteries. Veins are wider than arteries and have much thinner walls. Look at the image below to see the main difference between arteries and veins.", "In conclusion, the arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, and due to the high pressure of this blood the arteries have thick wall, which contain many muscle fibres. The veins carry deoxygenated blood to the heart and because blood is of a lower pressure, have thinner walls consisting of less muscle fibres. I intend to explore the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries. When an artery branches into smaller and smaller vessels, eventually the blood vessel is too small to see with the naked eye. At that point, it is called an arteriole. Likewise, a venule is a microscopic vein.", "The structural differences between arteries and veins are all based in their relationship to the heart. Since arteries receive blood from the heart, the blood they receive is under a lot of pressure. I intend to explore the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries. When an artery branches into smaller and smaller vessels, eventually the blood vessel is too small to see with the naked eye. At that point, it is called an arteriole. Likewise, a venule is a microscopic vein.", "Arteries. All blood vessels leading from the heart are called arteries or the blood vessels which carry blood from the heart to various body organs are called arteries. All arteries carry oxygenated blood (pure blood) except pulmonary artery, which carries deoxygenated blood. In closed circulatory system blood is circulated through closed vessels such as arteries, veins and capillaries. 1. Vessels which carry blood from the heart to various body parts. 2. Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart except pulmonary artery.", "The chief difference between arteries and veins is the job that they do. Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body, and veins carry oxygen-poor blood back from the body to the heart. Your body also contains other, smaller blood vessels. 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[ "4 and 6 months of age" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Cats can be spayed or neutered at 4 months. By this age, cats should have received their immunizations and been treated for common parasites, thus making them good candidates for elective procedures. Declawing can be done as early as 3 months of age.", "However a cat can be safely spayed or neutered at any age, so even older adopted cats should have this procedure. Some rescue organizations participate in a “catch and release” program where homeless cats are captured, neutered or spayed and released.", "Although there are always variations, cats can have their first heat as early as 4 months old, and dogs can have their first heat as early as 5 to 6 months old; and if they can come into heat, they can get pregnant! With 50% of litters being accidents, you can see how unwanted litters can add up quickly.", "All cats and kittens should be either spayed or neutered unless the owner is in the business of raising purebred cats. The days of letting the family cat have a litter of kittens so that kids could observe the miracle of birth are long gone.", "Spaying Ages. While spaying is traditionally recommended for kitties between 4 and 6 months of age, spaying as young as 8 weeks old is considered safe, according to Cat Channel. Many animal shelters actually spay kitties prior to adopting them out at this age.", "Today some vets will spay/neuter at eight weeks of age, while other adhere to the old practice of six months of age. The average age at which pets are spayed or neutered is four months. Adolescent cats and dogs as young as five months can get pregnant.", "Spaying (ovario-hysterectomy) The surgical removal of the reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes) of a female animal. Puppies and kittens of both sexes should be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. Female cats can go into estrus ('heat') at as young as 4 months. More and more veterinarians are performing early-age spay/ neuter procedures on animals as young as 8 weeks of age, to ensure the animal will never be at risk of accidental pregnancy or able to impregnate.", "For many years, veterinarians were taught that cats and dogs had to be a year old to be spayed or neutered. Later, they were taught that six months was appropriate. Today we know that kittens and pups can be spayed or neutered at the age of two months (or two pounds)." ], "url": [ "http://catclinicofstillwater.com/faq.html", "http://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/when_to_spay_neuter", "http://www.whentospay.org/get-the-facts", "http://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/when_to_spay_neuter", "http://pets.thenest.com/age-spay-female-cat-6302.html", "http://www.spayusa.org/pet-owners-faq.php", "http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spaying-neutering/dont-delay-neuter-or-spay", "http://www.spayusa.org/pet-owners-faq.php" ] }

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[ "They are grown in home gardens ,ground, pots or growing bags and containers.", "In the ground, pots or in growing bags." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cylindrical fruits that are used as culinary vegetables. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and burpless. Burpless cucumbers are sweeter and have a thinner skin than other varieties of cucumber, and are reputed to be easy to digest and to have a pleasant taste. They can grow as long as 2 feet (0.61 m).", "You can grow cucumbers in the ground, pots or in growing bags. And home-grown cucumbers taste fabulous. Choose the type that’s right for you – some can be grown outside, some indoors. Outdoor cucumbers can be sown directly into the soil in late May and early June – or you can buy small plants from the garden centre. ", "Although any cucumber can be pickled, commercial pickles are made from cucumbers specially bred for uniformity of length-to-diameter ratio and lack of voids in the flesh. Those cucumbers intended for pickling, called picklers, grow to about 7 cm (3 in) to 10 cm (4 in) long and 2.5 cm (1 in) wide. Burpless cucumbers are sweeter and have a thinner skin than other varieties of cucumber, and are reputed to be easy to digest and to have a pleasant taste. They can grow as long as 2 feet (0.61 m).", "You can successfully grow cucumbers in containers but you may need to water 2-3 times a day. Cucumbers are mostly water and the fruits will wither and the plants will die if the soil dries out for very long. If you put 3-4 inch layer of mulch over the soil, you can water a little less, but still twice a day is best. My cucumbers are growing to about 2-3 inches in length then curling up like a coma and then either begin turning yellow from the top or the bottom. The fruits were normal to begin the season. They are grown in earthboxes and the leaves have very little insect damage.", "Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are grown in home gardens in all regions of Minnesota. They are typically eaten raw in salads or pickled. Like other vine crops such as squash, melons, and pumpkins, cucumbers grow most vigorously and produce the most fruit in warm weather. ", "How to grow cucumbers. Savour the taste of summer with your own home grown cucumbers. Cucumbers are an essential ingredient for adding to sandwiches, delicious salads, and those long, cool summer drinks on the patio. You don’t need a greenhouse to grow them as there are indoor types and outdoor varieties available. But it’s worth checking that you have the right type for your garden before you start sowing. You can grow cucumbers in the ground, in growbags and even in containers. View all of our cucumber seed varieties", "The crunch of fresh cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) has helped cool down summers for more than 3,000 years, and cucumbers were likely one of the first vegetables to be preserved by pickling. Growing cucumbers is easy in fertile, organically enriched soil. Cucumber Types to Try. The size, shape, color and flavor of cucumber fruits differ by variety, but all grow best under warm conditions. Growing more than one type each year is the best way to extend your cucumber season and ensure more diverse uses in the kitchen.", "Growing Cucumbers-advice on how to grow Cucumbers. Cucumbers are straight forward to grow and grow up they will as they are a climbing vine. They are a member of the cucurbitaceae family which includes melons and squashes and as such like a warm well drained soil. Cucumbers can be eaten fresh or they can be pickled. ", "Cucumber is a tender, warm-season vegetable that produces well when given proper care and protection. The vines of standard varieties grow rapidly and require substantial space. Vertical training methods and new dwarf varieties now allow cucumbers to be grown for slicing, salads and pickling, even in small garden plots. ", "1 Apple cucumbers are short, round cucumbers grown in New Zealand and parts of Europe, known for their light yellow-green color and mildly sweet flavor. 2 When mature, the fruit may grow tiny spines, and contains numerous edible green seeds. 3 The fruit is usually eaten raw, with skin. Burpless cucumbers are sweeter and have a thinner skin than other varieties of cucumber, and are reputed to be easy to digest and to have a pleasant taste. They can grow as long as 2 feet (0.61 m)." ], "url": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber", "https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/vegetables/cucumbers", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber", "http://www.almanac.com/plant/cucumbers", "http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/vegetables/growing-cucumbers-in-minnesota-home-gardens/", "http://www.thompson-morgan.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers", "http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/vegetables/growing-cucumbers-zm0z11zkon.aspx", "http://www.gardeningpatch.com/vegetable/growing-cucumbers/", "http://extension.illinois.edu/veggies/cucumber.cfm", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber" ] }

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[ "$1,500-$3,000" ]

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[ "The immune system protects the body against illness and infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "The immune system is a system of many biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease. To function properly, an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents, known as pathogens, from viruses to parasitic worms, and distinguish them from the organism's own healthy tissue. The main response of the immune system to tumors is to destroy the abnormal cells using killer T cells, sometimes with the assistance of helper T cells. Tumor antigens are presented on MHC class I molecules in a similar way to viral antigens. This allows killer T cells to recognize the tumor cell as abnormal.", "The immune system is a collection of billions of cells that travel through the bloodstream. They move in and out of tissues and organs, defending the body against foreign bodies (antigens), such as bacteria, viruses and cancerous cells. There are two types of lymphocytes : ", "The immune system protects the body against illness and infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. It is really a collection of reactions and responses that the body makes to damaged cells or infection. The bone marrow makes blood cells that help to fight infection. Weakening of the immune system happens most often in leukaemia or lymphoma. But it can happen with other cancers too. The cancer in the bone marrow stops the bone marrow making so many blood cells.", "Immune System The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection. Although scientists have learned much about the immune system, they continue to study how the body targets invading microbes, infected cells, and tumors while ignoring healthy tissues. ", "Inside your body there is an amazing protectio­n mechanism called the immune system. It is designed to defend you against millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins and parasites that would love to invade your body. To understand the power of the immune system, all that you have to do is look at what happens to anything once it dies.", "Your immune system is the network of cells and tissues throughout your body that work together to defend you from invasion and infection. You can think of it as having two parts: the acquired and the innate immune systems. The acquired (or adaptive) immune system develops as a person grows. ", "The immune system is made up of a complex and vital network of cells and organs that protect the body from infection. Click Image to Enlarge. The organs involved with the immune system are called the lymphoid organs. They affect growth, development, and the release of lymphocytes (a certain type of white blood cell). The immune system keeps infectious microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, out of the body. It also destroys any infectious microorganisms that do invade the body.", "Zinc. Zinc is a trace element essential for cells of the immune system, and zinc deficiency affects the ability of T cells and other immune cells to function as they should. Caution: While it's important to have sufficient zinc in your diet (15–25 mg per day), too much zinc can inhibit the function of the immune system. The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony.", "When the immune system does not function properly, a number of diseases can occur. Allergies and hypersensitivity to certain substances are considered immune system disorders. In addition, the immune system plays a role in the rejection process of transplanted organs or tissue. The immune system keeps infectious microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, out of the body. It also destroys any infectious microorganisms that do invade the body.", "What the immune system does. The immune system protects the body against illness and infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. It is really a collection of reactions and responses that the body makes to damaged cells or infection. So it is sometimes called the immune response. The bone marrow makes blood cells that help to fight infection. Weakening of the immune system happens most often in leukaemia or lymphoma. But it can happen with other cancers too. The cancer in the bone marrow stops the bone marrow making so many blood cells." ], "url": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immune_system", "http://www.simplypsychology.org/stress-immune.html", "http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/what-is-cancer/body-systems-and-cancer/the-immune-system-and-cancer", "http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/immuneSystem/Pages/default.aspx", "http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/immune/immune-system.htm", "http://niams.nih.gov/health_info/Autoimmune/", "http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&ContentID=P01665", "http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system", "http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&ContentID=P01665", "http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/what-is-cancer/body-systems-and-cancer/the-immune-system-and-cancer" ] }

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[ "A double-stranded nucleic acid that contains the genetic information for cell growth, division, and function." ]

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[ "Lakh is a term in the Indian numbering system. 1 lakh = 100 thousand." ]

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[ "A formal statement that someone who has promised to tell the truth makes so that the statement can be used in court" ]

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[ "The lacrimal gland produces lacrimal fluid (tears), which moisten the surface of the eye, lubricate eyelids and wash away foreign bodies." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland and the accessory lacrimal glands and cover the cornea. Tears then drain out the punctum in the medial eyelids, flow down the canalicu … li into the lacrimal sac. Tears are secreted by the lacrimal glands. tears The secretions of the lacrimal gland are more commonly known as TEARS. The lacrimal gland is what produces the tears that lubr … icate and clean your eye. Tears. 1 person found this useful.", "lacrimal apparatus, a network of structures of the eye that secrete tears and drain them from the surface of the eyeball. These parts include the lacrimal glands, lacrimal ducts, lacrimal canals, lacrimal sacs, and nasolacrimal ducts. lacrimal apparatus. a group of organs concerned with the production and drainage of tears; it is a nutritive and protective device that helps keep the eye moist and free of dust and other irritating particles. Includes lacrimal gland, accessory lacrimal glands, third eyelid glands and the nasolacrimal duct", "The Lacrimal gland is responsible for the production of tears. There are two of these glands, located above the outer corners of each eye. While these glands produce tears … , there is a series of ducts, canals, and sacs that help transport the tears. Mil Toques. Tears are secreted by the lacrimal glands. tears The secretions of the lacrimal gland are more commonly known as TEARS. The lacrimal gland is what produces the tears that lubr … icate and clean your eye. Tears. 1 person found this useful.", "The lacrimal glands are paired almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film. They are situated in the upper, outer portion of each orbit, in the lacrimal fossa of the orbit formed by the frontal bone. Inflammation of the lacrimal glands is called dacryoadenitis. The lacrimal gland produces tears which then flow into canals that lead to the lacrimal sac. From this sac, the tears drain through the lacrimal duct into the nose. Anatomists divide the gland into two section", "Structure. The lacrimal apparatus consists of the lacrimal gland, which secretes tears, and the series of drainage channels that carry the tears into the nose. The lacrimal gland is about the size of an almond and is nestled within a bony depression in the roof of the orbit at it outer edge. The gland has many lobes, each of which can be considered a small factory for producing tears.", "The lacrimal gland produces lacrimal fluid (tears), which moisten the surface of the eye, lubricate eyelids and wash away foreign bodies. Tears contain lysosomes, which are capable of breaking up bacteria and foreign bodies. ", "Medical Definition of LACRIMAL GLAND. : an acinous gland that is about the size and shape of an almond, secretes tears, and is situated laterally and superiorly to the bulb of the eye in a shallow depression on the inner surface of the frontal bone—called also tear gland. What made you want to look up lacrimal gland? ", "Transport of IgA. Another major function of the lacrimal gland acinar cells is to move dimeric IgA from the interstitial fluid into the tear ducts and thus onto the ocular surface. IgA is produced by plasma cells resident in the lacrimal gland. The nature of tear fluid. The fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands is a complex solution of ions and proteins produced by two resident secretory cell populations: the plasma cells of the immune system and the acinar and duct cells of the secretory epithelium of the gland." ], "url": [ "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_functions_of_lacrimal_gland", "http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/lacrimal+apparatus", "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_functions_of_lacrimal_gland", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacrimal_gland", "http://www.eyepedia.co.uk/eyes-vision/eye-anatomy/external-eye/lacrimal-apparatus/", "http://www.emergencymedicalparamedic.com/what-is-the-function-of-the-lacrimal-gland/", "http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lacrimal%20gland", "http://physiologyonline.physiology.org/content/13/2/97" ] }

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[ "August 18, 1920", "Ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote—a right known as woman suffrage.At the time the U.S. was founded, its female citizens did not share all of the same rights as men, including the right to vote." ]

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[ "Yes,but when you stop taking it, you will get your period within 2 to 3 days." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "How They Work. The drugs that suppress menstrual periods are birth control pills. One type known as extended-cycle makes the time between your periods longer. Another kind, continuous birth control, stops your period for a year without any breaks. Both contain pills with hormones that you take months at a time. These differ from a packet of 28-day birth control pills, which has 21 pills with hormones in them and seven pills with no hormones. ", "1 When you stop taking it, you will get your period within 2 to 3 days. 2 However, this is not 100% effective. 3 Women have reported bleeding or spotting while taking progestogen pills. 4 There are now contraceptive shots and even contraceptive implants that stop your period altogether for months in a row. 1 There are in fact contraceptive pills made specifically to stop your period. 2 They are called extended-cycle pills. 3 You would normally take these continuously for three to six months, and then take placebos for a week during which you would get", "1 Then there is the hormone progestogen, available in pill form under several brands. 2 You’ll have to take it thrice a day for as long as you want to not have your period. 3 When you stop taking it, you will get your period within 2 to 3 days. 4 However, this is not 100% effective. 1 There are in fact contraceptive pills made specifically to stop your period. 2 They are called extended-cycle pills. 3 You would normally take these continuously for three to six months, and then take placebos for a week during which you would get", "Best Answer: There are many different pills out there. Loestrin24 gives you a period for only 4 days a month. Seasonale or Seasonique will give you 4 periods a year. I used to take a typical 21 active pill BC, my doctor simply had me not take the sugar pills. I would have 1 period a year (just to clean everything out). There is actually now a pill out there that has no sugar pills, its called Lybrel. Is there a pill yet to stop your period? Birth control im talking about, because everyone has always told me about the sugar pills in the cycle of birth control pill.", "If you don't get a period for several months, you may have what's known as post-pill amenorrhea. The pill prevents your body from making hormones involved in ovulation and menstruation. When you stop taking the pill, it can take some time for your body to return to normal production of these hormones. But it's possible to prevent your period with continuous use of any birth control pill. This means skipping the placebo pills and starting right away on a new pack. Continuous use of your birth control pills works best if you're taking a monophasic pill — with the same hormone dose in the three weeks of active pills.", "Report Abuse. I've never heard of any pills that stop your period once it has started, but the contraceptive pill or injection can regulate periods. I think most combined contraceptive pills now mean that you take them for 21 days, then have a 7 day break. This is when your period will start. If I can remember right, you take it a few days before your period is due and it stops your period. Although you have to carry on taking it for the duration of your hol. Once you're back from you're hol...stop...and your period will start. So there is an answer besides the pill. Try it." ], "url": [ "http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/no-more-periods", "http://www.glamcheck.com/health/2011/08/04/how-to-stop-your-period/", "http://www.glamcheck.com/health/2011/08/04/how-to-stop-your-period/", "https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090120184540AAWOrXF", "http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/in-depth/birth-control-pill/art-20045136", "https://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080716121038AAg4ZU9" ] }

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[ "$8.67 per hour", "$8.42 an hour" ]

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[ "Yes." ]

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[ "84 percent humidity" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with that is always hot and humid with lot of rains. Temperatures during day time drift continuously around 30°C, while night time temperature drops below 23°C and the high humidity makes this uncomfortable; tropical conditions take some time to acclimatise to. With almost no seasonal differences Singapore experiences a tropical rainforest climate, which remains hot, humid always. During the day temperatures usually stands 30°C, while nighttime temperature hardly falls below 23°C.", "Singapore's close proximity to the equator means that its temperature and humidity remain relatively even throughout the year. Its average daytime temperatures are around 87 degrees Fahrenheit, varying only slightly between annual high temperatures of 90 degrees and low temperatures of 84 degrees. The hottest weather occurs in April. High humidity is a constant in Singapore, with an average relative humidity level of around 84 percent. On rainy days, the relative humidity remains at around 100 percent. ", "Daily rainfall, temperature, relative humidity and wind data at various locations across Singapore are available at http://www.weather.gov.sg/ climate-historical-daily/. For other types of data, NEA charges an administrative fee for the extraction, preparation and verification of data. ", "Singapore: Annual Weather Averages. February is the hottest month in Singapore with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and the coldest is January at 26°C (79°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in September. The wettest month is December with an average of 269mm of rain. ", "You can jump directly to data and descriptions for: Temperature Rain Sun Humidity Wind Storms. The numbers here are long-term historical averages based on climate data gathered at Singapore's Changi International Airport. Sunlight in Singapore averages 12 hours and 7 minutes a day. That amounts to 4423 hours of daylight in a year. The shortest days of the year in mid December have 12 hours and 3 minutes of daylight. The year's longest days in mid June last 12:12 from sunrise to sunset.", "average humidity. The annual averages for relative humidity in Singapore range throughout the day from a maximum of 96 percent to a minimum of 64 percent. Humidity levels are fairly steady in Singapore, year round. Overall, December is the city's most humid month. Sunlight in Singapore averages 12 hours and 7 minutes a day. That amounts to 4423 hours of daylight in a year. The shortest days of the year in mid December have 12 hours and 3 minutes of daylight. The year's longest days in mid June last 12:12 from sunrise to sunset.", "Best time to visit : Located just north of the equator, Singapore has a tropical climate and stays hot and humid throughout the year. Temperatures average around 31º C (88º F) during the day with little seasonal variation, although it’s slightly cooler in December and January, and hottest in April and May. ", "This report describes the typical weather at the Paya Lebar Air Base (RSAF) (Singapore) weather station over the course of an average year. It is based on the historical records from 1999 to 2012. Earlier records are either unavailable or unreliable. Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no dry season. The area within 25 mi of this station is covered by croplands (45%), oceans and seas (41%), built-up areas (6%), shrublands (3%), and grasslands (3%). ", "The annual averages for relative humidity in Singapore range throughout the day from a maximum of 96 percent to a minimum of 64 percent. Sunlight in Singapore averages 12 hours and 7 minutes a day. That amounts to 4423 hours of daylight in a year. The shortest days of the year in mid December have 12 hours and 3 minutes of daylight. The year's longest days in mid June last 12:12 from sunrise to sunset." ], "url": [ "http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Singapore-weather-averages/SG.aspx", "http://traveltips.usatoday.com/weather-climate-singapore-43250.html", "http://www.nea.gov.sg/weather-climate/climate-information/singapore's-climate-information-data", "http://www.holiday-weather.com/singapore/averages/", "http://www.currentresults.com/Weather/Singapore/weather-averages.php", "http://www.currentresults.com/Weather/Singapore/weather-averages.php", "http://www.worldtravelguide.net/singapore/weather-climate-geography", "https://weatherspark.com/averages/34047/Singapore", "http://www.currentresults.com/Weather/Singapore/weather-averages.php" ] }

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[ "The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs or pharmaceuticals for use as medications. Pharmaceutical companies may deal in generic or brand medications and medical devices." ]

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Approximately 120 overseas companies have plants in Ireland including 9 of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The pharmaceutical industry is relatively new to the Irish economy", "The modern pharmaceutical industry traces its roots to two sources. The first of these were local apothecaries that expanded from their traditional role distributing botanical drugs such as morphine and quinine to wholesale manufacture in the mid 1800s. IMS Health publishes an analysis of trends expected in the pharmaceutical industry in 2007, including increasing profits in most sectors despite loss of some patents, and new 'blockbuster' drugs on the horizon.", "Working with plant-and chemical-based compounds, pharmaceutical companies work their mojo to make medicines that cure some diseases, manage others, and protect us from infection in the first place. Big Pharma includes a handful of major companies that dominate the industry. While many of these firms also produce animal health products, livestock feed supplements, vitamins, and a host of other goods, this profile will focus solely on their drug products used to treat human illness.", "The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs or pharmaceuticals for use as medications. Pharmaceutical companies may deal in generic or brand medications and medical devices. IMS Health publishes an analysis of trends expected in the pharmaceutical industry in 2007, including increasing profits in most sectors despite loss of some patents, and new 'blockbuster' drugs on the horizon.", "Pharmaceuticals is a knowledge-based, technology-intensive industry that is uniquely placed to develop and commercialise the outcomes of Australia’s long term investment in medical research. The Australian pharmaceuticals industry comprises bio-medical research, biotechnology firms, originator and generic medicines companies and service-related segments including wholesaling and distribution. With exports of $3.9 billion in 2012-13, pharmaceuticals were one of Australia’s major manufactured exports.", "Specialty drugs, a recent classification of pharmaceuticals, are high-cost drugs that are often biologics. Gene-based and cellular biologics, for example, often are at the forefront of biomedical research, and may be used to treat a variety of medical conditions for which no other treatments are available. A biopharmaceutical, also known as a biologic medical product or biologic, is any medicinal product manufactured in, extracted from, or semisynthesized from biological sources.", "The output of the pharmaceutical industry in 1965 was 2.8 times greater than in 1958. During the eighth five year plan (1966–70) industry output increased by a factor of 1.8, and more than 200 new drugs went into production. There was no pharmaceutical industry in the European socialist countries before World War II, other than small semicottage enterprises in Hungary and Czechoslovakia that manufactured alkaloids and packaged imported drugs.", "In the UK, for example, there was widespread anger when the industry regulator predicted energy companies' profit margins would grow from 4% to 8% this year. Last year, five pharmaceutical companies made a profit margin of 20% or more-Pfizer, Hoffmann-La Roche, AbbVie, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Eli Lilly. ", "The pharmaceutical industry's influence gets exerted in a number of ways. One, starting 10 years ago [with the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA)], the influence was exerted by their directly funding, paying cash right up front, for FDA review. 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[ "mince" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Small portions. As Mireille Guiliano famously noted in her best-selling book, French Women Don’t Get Fat, the French eat in small portions. They savor their food and eat slowly, using proper table manners. Food in France is also more of an event.", "What struck me was how thin all of the French people were, and this was in contrast to the Tahitian population who is, let’s say, well built. In general, French people are thin. France has the lowest obesity rates in all of Europe — by a wide margin. The women are thin.", "Still, says Benchetrit, many French women have a mindset that helps them stay slender. French women refuse to accept being overweight, says Benchetrit, director of the Clinique du Poids weight loss clinic in Paris.", "FRENCH WOMEN DON'T GET FAT. The grandmaman of the 'learn from the French' genre, this purports to unlock the key to how, despite eating mounds of cheese and foie gras, French women retain their figures. Author Mireille Guiliano claims that while they don’t forbid themselves anything, they eat it in moderation.", "wafer-thin slices of bread. [majority] infime. Translation English-French Collins Dictionary &nbsp. See also: thin out, thin down, think, thing. thin. thin. adj. mince; d'epaisseur. épaisseur", "Over the last month I have seen an increase in views for these Thin and Crispy French Fries. So much so that I thought it must be time for a new Transformation Tuesday & a complete makeover of this post. While the recipe remains the same, I have updated the pictures & formatted the recipe to my newer format. The description is in the name of these french fries. They really are Thin and Crispy French Fries!" ], "url": [ "http://ashleyabroad.com/2012/09/29/how-the-french-stay-thin/", "http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2015/04/20/why-french-people-are-thin", "http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=62088", "http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2530026/Parisian-women-spill-beans-dangers-fat-female-French.html", "http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-french/thin", "http://domesticallyblissful.com/thin-and-crispy-french-fries/" ] }

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[ "Lactase" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "1 Amylase digests starch molecules from the ends of the chains in two-glucose units, forming the disaccharide maltose. 2 Glycogen is also digested here. 3 in the membrane of the ileum enzymes attached to the epithelial cells complete the digestion of disaccharides to monosaccharides. Chemistry of Digestion. 1. Digestion of Carbohydrates. The most abundant carbohydrate in the human diet is starch (in bread, potatoes, cereal, rice, pasta, biscuits, cake, etc), but there may also be a lot of sugar (mainly sucrose) and some glycogen (in meat).", "Image: Action of sucrase on sucrose. Enzymes are globular proteins that control biological reactions. Digestive enzymes speed up the breakdown (hydrolysis) of food molecules into their ‘building block’ components. These reactions occur outside of the cells lining the gut.", "Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) is a rare disorder that affects a person’s ability to digest certain sugars due to absent or low levels of two digestive enzymes, sucrase and isomaltase. Sucrase and isomaltase are involved in the digestion of sugar and starch. Sucrase is the intestinal enzyme that aids in the breakdown of sucrose (table sugar) into glucose and fructose, which are used by the body as fuel. Isomaltase is one of several enzymes that help digest starches. Sugar. Sucrose (a sugar found in fruits, and also known as table sugar) and maltose (a sugar found in grains) are called disaccharides because they are made of two simple sugars. Disaccharides are broken down into simple sugars during digestion by intestinal enzymes.", "Absorption. As separate monosaccharides, or one-molecule sugars, glucose and fructose are free for absorption. Both sugars cross the intestinal lining through distinct complex transporters into the bloodstream of the hepatic portal system. Sucrose, commonly known as table sugar, consists of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose. Sugars like sucrose that consist of three or more molecules are called polysaccharides and are joined by a glycosidic bond, a special chemical link that binds carbohydrates together", "Digestive enzymes all belong to the hydrolase class, and their action is one of splitting up large food molecules into their ‘building block’ components. Another unique property is that they are extracellular enzymes that mix with food as it passes through the gut. Digestive enzymes speed up the breakdown (hydrolysis) of food molecules into their ‘building block’ components. These reactions occur outside of the cells lining the gut.", "The digestion of the disaccharide lactose to the monosaccharides glucose and galactose occurs very very slowly unless there is an enzyme to speed up the process. The enzyme that speeds up the digestion of lactose is called lactase. Lactase and most other enzymes are proteins. Each enzyme has an active site where a substrate molecule binds. For example, the substrate lactose binds to the active site of the enzyme lactase. Notice that the name of the enzyme lactase was created by adding the suffix – ase to part of the name of the substrate lactose. An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction which converts a substrate molecule or molecules to a. product molecule or molecules. The products are released from the enzyme and the enzyme returns to its original state, so the enzyme is ready to act on another substrate molecule.", "The presence of sucrase, an enzyme in the small intestine, accelerates this reaction. As separate monosaccharides, or one-molecule sugars, glucose and fructose are free for absorption. Both sugars cross the intestinal lining through distinct complex transporters into the bloodstream of the hepatic portal system. Sucrose, commonly known as table sugar, consists of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose. Sugars like sucrose that consist of three or more molecules are called polysaccharides and are joined by a glycosidic bond, a special chemical link that binds carbohydrates together" ], "url": [ "http://www.mrothery.co.uk/digestion/digestionnotes.htm", "http://sciencelearn.org.nz/Contexts/Digestion-Chemistry/Looking-Closer/Digestive-enzymes", "http://csidcares.org/about/csid/", "http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/digestion-absorption-sucrose-3680.html", "http://sciencelearn.org.nz/Contexts/Digestion-Chemistry/Looking-Closer/Digestive-enzymes", "http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/pdf/EnzymeProtocol.pdf", "http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/digestion-absorption-sucrose-3680.html" ] }

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[ "Yes" ]

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[ "The Colony of Roanoke, founded in 1585 by Sir Walter Raleigh." ]

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[ "Fungi are an important group of plant pathogens most plant diseases are caused by fungi but fewer than 10% of all known fungi can colonize living plants (Knogge, 1996)." ]

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[ "Sam Cooke" ]

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[ "Boat trips and to sit amongst puffins and see Fingals Cave on Staffa.", "It is the second largest of a group of islands that make up the Inner Hebrides and one of the most popular destinations of all the islands off the West coast of Scotland. There are 300 miles of coastline and stunning beaches, the moorlands and mountains including Mull's highest peak Ben More (3169ft), the abundance of wildlife including otters, dolphin, porpoise, minke whales.", "The burgh hosts the Mull Museum, the Tobermory whisky distillery, the Isle of Mull brewery, and An Tobar, an arts centre." ]

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[ "Yes", "Yes." ]

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Healing Hemorrhoids. 1 In addition to rutin and other citrus bioflavonoids, be sure to get enough fiber from your diet and fiber supplements. 2 If you don't eat enough fiber to stay regular now, don't start eating the recommended 30 grams of fiber a day all at once.", "Some people believe that rutin can strengthen blood vessels, so they use it for varicose veins, internal bleeding, hemorrhoids, and to prevent strokes due to broken veins or arteries (hemorrhagic strokes). Rutin is also used to prevent a side effect of cancer treatment called mucositis. This is a painful condition marked by swelling and ulcer formation in the mouth or lining of the digestive tract. In combination with the proteins trypsin and bromelain, rutin is also used for osteoarthritis. Rutin is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in amounts found in fruits and vegetables. Rutin is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth appropriately in medicinal amounts for a short period of time. It can cause some side effects including headache, flushing, rashes, or stomach upset.", "2012-05-10 06:15. The number one killer of Americans is a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the heart or to the brain. New research has uncovered a non-drug approach to preventing the formation of these blood clots, and that strategy involves a natural substance called rutin. In other words, rutin may help prevent the formation of blood clots, the number one killer of Americans, and scientists are working on developing it into a form we can use. SOURCE: Jasuja R et al.", "Rutin is also called rutoside. Food Sources Rutin is found in buckwheat seed, fruits and fruit rinds, especially citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime) and berries such as mulberry. Benefits Rutin inhibits platelet aggregation, making the blood thinner and improve circulation. Has anti-inflammatory activity. Rutin inhibits aldose reductase activity. Aldose reductase is an enzyme normally present in the eye and elsewhere in the body. BTW-the rutin can be purchased at the natural health food stores as a supplement or you can get it in a product called Venastat. This product is found at local drugstores and is used to help the leg pain of poor circulation by improving", "If the bruising is a reaction to treatment with prescription blood thinners, rutin may interfere with the action of the drug. Don't take rutin if you are also taking Coumadin, Plavix, Trental, or any other prescription blood thinning medication without a doctor's supervision. Selected References: Bast A, Haenen GR. Healing Hemorrhoids. 1 In addition to rutin and other citrus bioflavonoids, be sure to get enough fiber from your diet and fiber supplements. 2 If you don't eat enough fiber to stay regular now, don't start eating the recommended 30 grams of fiber a day all at once.", "1 Rutin counteracts platelet-activating factor (PAF), which causes blood clot formation and which triggers the inflammatory reactions of allergies. 2 Rutin counteracts aldose reductase, an enzyme that transforms glucose sugar into a sugar alcohol called sorbitol. Healing Hemorrhoids. 1 In addition to rutin and other citrus bioflavonoids, be sure to get enough fiber from your diet and fiber supplements. 2 If you don't eat enough fiber to stay regular now, don't start eating the recommended 30 grams of fiber a day all at once.", "Various herbs and supplements with blood-thinning properties have been suggested to be used instead of or ... and thereby help prevent strokes, including bilberry, feverfew, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, quercetin, vitamin E ... weak at best, and the mere fact that they may thin the blood ... Anything that constricts blood flow to the leg (such as pregnancy) can be blamed, but genetics are a factor ... “Self-tanner can be used to contour your thighs, making them appear thinner ,” says Elke ... A thin line of self-tanner on the outside of your thighs can work wonders, but Von ..." ], "url": [ "http://www.beyondhealthnews.com/wpnews/index.php/2013/03/want-to-thin-your-blood-eat-more-apples/", "http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/rutin-benefits.html", "http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-270-RUTIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=270&activeIngredientName=RUTIN", "http://www.emaxhealth.com/1275/rutin-may-prevent-number-one-killer-americans", "http://www.raysahelian.com/rutin.html", "http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/rutin-benefits.html", "http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/rutin-benefits.html", "http://www.lifescript.com/health/centers/osteoarthritis/s.aspx?query=quercetin%20thin%20blood" ] }

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[ "Centennial State" ]

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Colorado's commemorative state quarter features the Rocky mountains, pine trees, and one of the state's nicknames: Colorful Colorado (public domain image on Wikipedia).", "Colorado is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and Arizona to the southwest, at the Four Corners. A little less than one half of the area of Colorado is flat and rolling land. East of the Rocky Mountains are the Colorado Eastern Plains of the High Plains, the section of the Great Plains within Nebraska at elevations ranging from roughly 3,350 to 7,500 feet (1,020 to 2,290 m).", "Located in the western side of the United States, the state of Colorado is bordered by Wyoming and Nebraska on the north, New Mexico and Oklahoma on the south, Nebraska and Kansas on the east and Utah on the west. The eastern part of Colorado is home to the Great Plains, a region characterized by dry and flat lands with vast expanses of high plains and rolling prairies. Its terrain rises westbound towards the Rockies and it covers about half of Colorado’s eastern portion.", "Soon after gold was discovered near Denver, the region around Pikes Peak became the Colorado Territory. Other names, such as Colona, Jefferson, Osage and even Idaho, were suggested and discarded in favor of Colorado, Spanish for red in reference to the color of the water of the Colorado River. The Colorado quarter depicts a sweeping view of the state's rugged Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees and a banner carrying the inscription Colorful Colorado.. The coin also bears the inscriptions Colorado and 1876.. Colorado's Rocky Mountains are home to some of the Nation's most majestic natural wonders.", "The climate of Colorado is more complex than states outside of the Mountain States region. Unlike most other states, southern Colorado is not always warmer than northern Colorado. Most of Colorado is made up of mountains, foothills, high plains, and desert lands. A little less than one half of the area of Colorado is flat and rolling land. East of the Rocky Mountains are the Colorado Eastern Plains of the High Plains, the section of the Great Plains within Nebraska at elevations ranging from roughly 3,350 to 7,500 feet (1,020 to 2,290 m).", "Introduction. Colorado, which joined the union as the 38th state in 1876, is America’s eighth largest state in terms of land mass. Located in the Rocky Mountain region of the western United States, the state’s abundant and varied natural resources attracted the ancient Pueblo peoples and, later, the Plains Indians. ", "The northwestern corner of Colorado is known as the Intermontane Basin, a region characterized by its distinct rolling hills, vast forest areas, extensive plateaus and rich vegetation, which is typically dominated by sagebrush. The region is also known as the smallest land region in Colorado. The eastern part of Colorado is home to the Great Plains, a region characterized by dry and flat lands with vast expanses of high plains and rolling prairies. Its terrain rises westbound towards the Rockies and it covers about half of Colorado’s eastern portion.", "Colorado (/kɒləˈraedoʊ/ , kɒləˈrædoʊ /or/) kɒləˈrɑːdoʊ is A.U. s state encompassing most of The Southern Rocky mountains as well as the northeastern portion of The Colorado plateau and the western edge of The Great. Plains colorado is part of The Western United, states The Southwestern United, states and The Mountain. states A little less than one half of the area of Colorado is flat and rolling land. East of the Rocky Mountains are the Colorado Eastern Plains of the High Plains, the section of the Great Plains within Nebraska at elevations ranging from roughly 3,350 to 7,500 feet (1,020 to 2,290 m)." ], "url": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado", "http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/colorado/state-nickname-state-quarter/centennial-state", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado", "http://www.ehow.com/info_8086791_major-land-regions-colorado.html", "http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/co_intro.htm", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado", "http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/colorado", "http://www.ehow.com/info_8086791_major-land-regions-colorado.html", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado" ] }

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[ "Yes", "Yes" ]

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[ "About a week" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Depending on how cooked you like your hard boiled eggs, the eggs should be done perfectly in 10-12 minutes. That said, depending on your altitude, the shape of the pan, the size of the eggs, the ratio of water to eggs, it can take a few minutes more.", "You can extend the answer to how long do hard boiled eggs last by storing them in your fridge (refrigerator) immediately after preparation or use. Once prepared, hard boiled eggs should be stored in a tightly closed container in the fridge to keep out moisture and other contaminants.", "Header image: CHOW. Hard-boiled eggs last about a week if they are kept in their shells, and should be refrigerated within two hours of cooking, says the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.", "Hard boiled eggs last about 7 days, but can spoil quickly if not handled properly. Hard boiled eggs are fresh whole eggs that have been boiled for 10 minutes. Chicken eggs are the most common choice for this process.", "Hard-boiled eggs are best if used within a week. Do not freeze them. Even with its natural (but easily cracked) calcium-carbonate container, a hard-cooked egg is a perishable food, so it shouldn't be kept at room temperature for more than two hours. If kept in an unbroken shell and in the refrigerator about a week.", "Refrigerate leftover hard-cooked eggs in the shell within two hours of cooking them and they should keep well for over one to one and a half weeks. It's best to place them in a container or plastic bag so they don't absorb refrigerator smells and flavors.", "Interestingly, hard-boiled eggs do not keep nearly as long as raw eggs, which can last three to five weeks in the refrigerator. There is a good reason for this. When a hen lays an egg, it puts a naturally protective coating on the outside of the shell.", "Raw eggs keep a lot longer. Interestingly, hard-boiled eggs do not keep nearly as long as raw eggs, which can last three to five weeks in the refrigerator. There is a good reason for this. When a hen lays an egg, it puts a naturally protective coating on the outside of the shell.", "4. The number of days deviled eggs or egg salad can be saved in the refrigerator and still be edible. Hard-boiled eggs still in their shells can keep for a week in the fridge, and raw eggs in their shells can stay fresh three to five weeks from the purchase date, even if the sell-by date has passed." ], "url": [ "http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_perfect_hard_boiled_eggs/", "http://www.eatbydate.com/hard-boiled-eggs-shelf-life-expiration-date/", "http://www.chowhound.com/food-news/55003/how-long-do-hard-boiled-eggs-last/", "http://www.eatbydate.com/hard-boiled-eggs-shelf-life-expiration-date/", "http://www.answers.com/Q/How_long_does_a_hard-boiled_egg_stay_fresh_in_the_refrigerator", "http://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/cooking-questions/how-long-hard-boiled-eggs-keep", "http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/poison/hardboiledeggs.cfm", "http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/03/how_long_can_you_keep_hard-boi.html", "http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/How-to-keep-hard-boiled-eggs-safe-to-eat-4386359.php" ] }

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[ "A group of six to seven stars (with the naked eye) and about 36 stars easily viewable on any clear night in the wintertime or very early spring." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "For other uses of Pleiades or Pleiades, pléiades See (pleiades) . Disambiguation in, astronomy The (/pleiades.ˈplaɪ/ ədiːz /or.ˈpliː/), ədiːz Or Seven (Sisters messier 45 Or), m45 is an open star cluster containing-middle aged Hot-b type stars located in the constellation Of. taurus The nine brightest stars of the Pleiades are named for the Seven Sisters of Greek mythology: Sterope, Merope, Electra, Maia, Taygeta, Celaeno, and Alcyone, along with their parents Atlas and Pleione. As daughters of Atlas, the Hyades were sisters of the Pleiades.", "The Seven Sisters is also known as The Pleiades and it IS NOT a constellation. The Seven Sisters is what is known as an open cluster of stars. It's also known as The Pleiades. (PLEE-uh-DEES). 3 people found this useful. Edit. Share to: 1 The Periodic Table of Elements Life is sustained by a number of chemical elements.", "For many Native American tribes, the constellation of the Pleiades, or the Seven Sisters, is an important marker for the passage of time. This is particularly true in the northeast, where the constellation appears in the spring and vanishes below the horizon with the onset of winter. ", "The Pleiades is an open cluster consisting of approximately 3,000 stars at a distance of 400 light-years (120 parsecs) from Earth in the constellation Taurus. (It also known as “The Seven Sisters”, or the astronomical designations NGC 1432/35 and M45.) Image: NASA, ESA, AURA, Caltech, Palomar Observatory. The star is about 370 light years distant from Earth. It is the brightest of the Seven Sisters and the third brightest star in Taurus constellation, after Aldebaran, Alpha Tauri, and Elnath, Beta Tauri.", "The Seven Sisters is a small grouping of stars better known as the Pleiades, in the constellation Taurus. It is a group of six to seven stars (with the naked eye) and about 36 … stars (with binoculars) easily viewable on any clear night in the wintertime or very early spring. The Seven Sisters is what is known as an open cluster of stars. It's also known as The Pleiades. (PLEE-uh-DEES). 3 people found this useful. Edit. Share to: 1 The Periodic Table of Elements Life is sustained by a number of chemical elements.", "The Pleiades. Taurus is composed of two main groups of stars; the Pleiades and Hyades. The Pleiades are a star cluster with eta (η), Alcyone, as the principal star, situated on the shoulder of the Bull, also known as the Seven Sisters and Messier 45, or M45.", "by admin. The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters or Messier 45, is an open star cluster located in Taurus constellation. The brightest stars in the cluster represent the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters in Greek mythology, and their parents, the nymph Pleione and the Titan Atlas. Messier 45 is mostly composed of hot, blue, highly luminous stars belonging to the spectral class B with an estimated age under 100 million years. The star is about 370 light years distant from Earth. It is the brightest of the Seven Sisters and the third brightest star in Taurus constellation, after Aldebaran, Alpha Tauri, and Elnath, Beta Tauri.", "The Pleiades. The Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters and Messier 45, is a conspicuous object in the night sky with a prominent place in ancient mythology. The cluster contains hundreds of stars, of which only a handful are commonly visible to the unaided eye. Photography by David Malin. The Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters and Messier 45, is a conspicuous object in the night sky with a prominent place in ancient mythology. The cluster contains hundreds of stars, of which only a handful are commonly visible to the unaided eye.", "The Seven Sisters is a nickname the Pleiades star cluster, or Messier Object 45 located in the constellation of Taurus. The nickname comes from the seven largest stars in the … cluster, which are all hot B-type stars. The Seven Sisters is what is known as an open cluster of stars. It's also known as The Pleiades. (PLEE-uh-DEES). 3 people found this useful. Edit. Share to: 1 The Periodic Table of Elements Life is sustained by a number of chemical elements." ], "url": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleiades", "http://www.answers.com/Q/The_seven_sisters_constellations", "http://www.superiorconcept.org/Firstnight/iroquois.htm", "http://www.constellation-guide.com/pleiades-the-seven-sisters-messier-45/", "http://www.answers.com/Q/The_seven_sisters_constellations", "http://constellationsofwords.com/stars/pleiades.html", "http://www.constellation-guide.com/pleiades-the-seven-sisters-messier-45/", "http://www.naic.edu/~gibson/pleiades/", "http://www.answers.com/Q/The_seven_sisters_constellations" ] }

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[ "A variant of free radical theory of aging, proposes that accumulation of damage to mitochondria and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) leads to aging of humans and animals." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Scientists named her Eve. Mitochondrial DNA is a type of DNA located in the mitochondria of a cell. Mitochondrial DNA is passed down to offspring only from its mother. It is thought that all people living today can trace some of their genetic heritage through their mothers back to this woman because of common mtDNA. ", "Slide1- Mitochondrial Eve Theory states that the mitochondrial DNA in all humans is inherited from one common female ancestor in Africa ~200,000 years ago. This is just one of several theories about human evolution that are being debated and this is the only theory that will be discussed in this presentation. Slide 5- Again, the", "The free radical theory of aging (FRTA) states that organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage over time. A free radical is any atom or molecule that has a single unpaired electron in an outer shell. While a few free radicals such as melanin are not chemically reactive, most biologically-relevant free radicals are highly reactive.", "Symbiogenesis, or endosymbiotic theory, is an evolutionary theory that explains the origin of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotes. It states that several key organelles of eukaryotes originated as a symbiosis between separate single-celled organisms. The theory of symbiogenesis (Greek: σύν syn together, βίωσις biosis living, and γένεσις genesis origin or birth) theory were first articulated by the Russian botanist Konstantin Mereschowsky in 1910, although he described the fundamental elements of the theory were described in a paper five years earlier.", "Mitochondrial theory of aging, a variant of free radical theory of aging, proposes that accumulation of damage to mitochondria and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) leads to aging of humans and animals. Mitochondrial theory of aging matures--roles of mtDNA mutation and oxidative stress in human aging. Wei YH(1), Ma YS, Lee HC, Lee CF, Lu CY. Author information: (1)Department of Biochemistry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. [email protected].", "A Brief Overview. You don’t have to be a scientist to appreciate the implications of the mitochondrial theory of aging. By definition it states that an age-related increase in oxidative stress contributes to cellular damage and can ultimately result in the death of a cell. Considering that each of us is made up of cells, the mitochondrial theory of aging is acutely relevant to all of us. On the other hand, aging mitochondria become more “productive” in a negative way: they start producing more oxidants. Fortunately, Dr. Ames’ discoveries and his subsequent development of Juvenon have dramatically impacted cellular health in our favor.", "Denham Harman first proposed the free radical theory of aging in the 1950s, and in the 1970s extended the idea to implicate mitochondrial production of reactive oxygen species. In some model organisms, such as yeast and Drosophila, there is evidence that reducing oxidative damage can extend lifespan. A free radical is any atom or molecule that has a single unpaired electron in an outer shell. While a few free radicals such as melanin are not chemically reactive, most biologically-relevant free radicals are highly reactive.", "The mitochondrial theory of aging ties in closely with ideas about the role of free radicals in aging. In the mid-1950s, Denham Harman proposed that aging results from accumulated damage inflicted by free radicals – atoms or molecules possessed of a sole unpaired electron in their outer shells. To better understand the mitochondrial theory of aging, a little more background on mitochondria may be helpful. Mitochondria are rod-shaped, double-membraned cellular organelles around 0.5-10mM in length.", "Comment in Aging Cell. 2003 Feb;2(1):9-10. The mitochondrial theory of aging is based around the idea of a vicious cycle, in which somatic mutation of mtDNA engenders respiratory chain dysfunction, enhancing the production of DNA-damaging oxygen radicals. In turn, this is proposed to result in the accumulation of further mtDNA mutations. ", "This information initiated the use of mitochondrial DNA to reconstruct family trees and eventually led to the Mitochondrial Eve Theory. Slide 5- Again, the Mitochondrial Eve Theory states that the mitochondrial DNA in all humans is inherited from one common female ancestor in Africa ~200,000 years ago. 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[ "$50,510" ]

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[ "Yes" ]

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Females are 1.5 to 3.5 times more likely to progress to stress fractures from", "Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is defined by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia).. Shin splints are usually caused by repeated trauma to the connective muscle tissue surrounding the tibia. While medial tibial stress syndrome is the most common form of shin splints, compartment syndrome and stress fractures are also common forms of shin splints. Females are 1.5 to 3.5 times more likely to progress to stress fractures from", "The human body and take a few tricks to are shin splints visible save an individuals graduate from the stretches to figure out of necessity than any medicine. The theory lesson running and motivation to never said about calves thighs and lacerations. If you have an inability to do everything exceptional control your feet used to the doctor if there is a need to check with your abdominals which is a tendency to are shin splints visible roll outward. Bend at the gym – where one is being torn from other low impact exercise such as bursitis.", "Shin splints are the most prevalent lower leg injury and affect a broad range of individuals. It affects mostly runners and accounts for approximately 13% to 17% of all running-related injuries. While medial tibial stress syndrome is the most common form of shin splints, compartment syndrome and stress fractures are also common forms of shin splints. Females are 1.5 to 3.5 times more likely to progress to stress fractures from", "The role of shin splints. shin splints is very important thing in common. Ball of foot pain heel pain is the simplest thing that you can get out of bed rest such as walking if shin splints. shin splints Eating from your local osteopath or cold pack for unusual swelling and make sure you get into shape up. If you have an inability to do everything exceptional control your feet used to the doctor if there is a need to check with your abdominals which is a tendency to are shin splints visible roll outward. Bend at the gym – where one is being torn from other low impact exercise such as bursitis.", "The term “shin splints” is a common diagnosis given when someone is suffering from pain in the front of their legs and is often associated with running. There are two main types of shin splints. They both have very similar symptoms but are significantly different in their actual diagnosis and treatment. This type of shin splint usually begins with the onset of a new running activity and/or a sudden or rapid increase in mileage. An increase in body weight and running on hard surfaces has also been known to lead to this type of shin pain.", "SECOND TYPE. The second type of shin splints is also associated with a sudden increase in running mileage, and/or the beginning of a new running activity. The pain in with this type of shin splint is often worse running down hill, the pain is a deeper, achy pain and can lead to a slapping foot while running. Once you stop running the pain does not go away immediately and can still be very painful at rest 15 minutes after stopping. This type of shin splint usually begins with the onset of a new running activity and/or a sudden or rapid increase in mileage. An increase in body weight and running on hard surfaces has also been known to lead to this type of shin pain.", "Shin splints is a common complaint, especially among participants of running sports. The term 'shin splints' is colloquially used to describe shin pain along the inside or front edges of the shin. There are two regions where you can suffer shin splints: 1 Anterior. 2 Posterior. The most common cause is overuse or overtraining associated with poor foot and leg biomechanics. Shin splints can be caused by a number of factors which are mainly biomechanical (abnormal movement patterns) and errors in training. Here are some of the most common causes: 1 Overpronation of your feet." ], "url": [ "http://www.medicinenet.com/shin_splints/article.htm", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_splints", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_splints", "http://tapingshinsplints.com/are-shin-splints-visible/", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_splints", "http://tapingshinsplints.com/are-shin-splints-visible/", "http://elitesportstherapy.com/Shin-Splints/", "http://elitesportstherapy.com/Shin-Splints/", "http://www.physioworks.com.au/injuries-conditions-1/shin-splints" ] }

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[ "An early scabies rash will usually be a few small red dots – like hives or tiny bites or pimples." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Scabies is not an infection, but an infestation. Tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei set up shop in the outer layers of human skin. The skin does not take kindly to the invasion. As the mites burrow and lay eggs inside the skin, the infestation leads to relentless itching and an angry rash.", "1 Scabies can be on almost any part of the body, but often the hands are the first area affected. 2 Scabies also particularly like to live in skin folds and crevices, such as those on the inside of the wrist. 3 An early scabies rash will usually be a few small red dots – like hives or tiny bites or pimples.", "A severe form of scabies, called Norwegian scabies or crusted scabies, is seen in: In people with Norwegian/crusted scabies, the skin is covered with thick, white scales and crusts. The lesions are widespread, appearing over the scalp, face, elbows, knees, palms, and soles of the feet.", "Scabies are parasites that feed and breed under human skin. They are uncomfortably itchy, cause unsightly grey lines on the skin, which can be difficult to treat. Scabies mites are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, or by extended contact with the clothing or bedding of an infected person. Have a board certified dermatologist examine your skin problem ».", "Anyone can get scabies. It is found all over the world and the mite is transmitted by direct and prolonged skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies. Sexual contact is the most common way scabies is transmitted. Transmission can also happen from parents to children, particularly mother-to-infant.", "In most cases, a doctor can identify scabies based on the appearance of the rash and your description of the itch. Sometimes a skin scraping is used to confirm the diagnosis. This involves collecting skin from the affected area and using a microscope to check the sample for mites, eggs, or fecal matter.", "1 Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by a small mite. 2 The mite lays eggs in human skin, which hatch and grow into adult mites. 3 This means that symptoms of the condition can last for months or even years.", "Scabies is a condition of very itchy skin caused by tiny mites that burrow into your skin. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the mites. Scabies spreads very easily from person to person. It can affect people of all ages and from all incomes, social levels, and living situations.", "Scabies is spread by prolonged skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies. Scabies sometimes also can be spread by contact with items such as clothing, bedding, or towels that have been used by a person with scabies, but such spread is very uncommon unless the infested person has crusted scabies." ], "url": [ "http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-scabies-overview", "http://scabies.lonecrow.net/scabies-symptoms.asp", "http://www.skinsight.com/adult/scabies.htm", "http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/scabies-bites", "http://www.medicinenet.com/scabies_pictures_slideshow/article.htm", "http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-scabies-overview", "http://www.emedicinehealth.com/scabies/article_em.htm", "http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-topic-overview", "http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/gen_info/faqs.html" ] }

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[ "There are a lot of different types of forests around the world such as rainforests, boreal, coniferous and deciduous.In general though, forest landforms are made up of a lot of trees in a general area.Some of the most famous forests in the world include the rainforests of Brazil and Olympic national forest of the great state of Washington." ]

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[ "The capacity of the air handling units is rated in terms of the amount of air that can be handled by its fan." ]

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It is made up of copper tubing of several turns and covered with the fins to increase the heat transfer efficiency of the cooling coil.", "AHUs in which the supply fan is installed after the heating and cooling coils are referred to as draw-through units since the supply fan draws the air through the unit. In blow-through AHUs, the supply fan is located prior to the coils. A basic definition of an air handling unit (AHU) might be “a box with a fan, coils, and filters.” From there it gets considerably more complicated.", "The air handling units are very important parts of the central air conditioning plants, packaged air conditioning plants and also the roof mounted split air conditioning systems. As the name suggests air handling unit is the box type of unit that handles the room air. 2) Cooling Coil: The cooling is one of the most important parts of the air handling units. It is made up of copper tubing of several turns and covered with the fins to increase the heat transfer efficiency of the cooling coil.", "To be considered as an Air Handling Unit a minimum of components must considered, to know: at least 1 filtration section, 1 heat transfer component (cooling/heating coil or heat recovery system) and 1 fan. An Air Handling Unit (most of the times abbreviated to AHU), or Air Handler, is a central air conditioner station that handles the air that, usually, will be supplied into the buildings by the ventilation ductwork (connected to the AHU).", "2. Understand the codes and standards that govern AHU specification. 3. Learn about how energy can be saved in HVAC systems that use AHUs. A basic definition of an air handling unit (AHU) might be “a box with a fan, coils, and filters.” From there it gets considerably more complicated.", "Small air handlers are called terminal units, and may only include an air filter, coil, and blower. These smaller units are also called blower coils or fan coil units. A larger air handler that conditions 100% outside air, and no re-circulated air, is known as a makeup air unit (MAU) . An air conditioner is designed to dehumidify and remove heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. A condenser is a component of the basic refrigeration cycle that removes heat from the system. The condenser is the hot side of an air conditioner. Condensers are heat exchangers that can transfer heat to air or heat to fluid (such as water or glycol) to carry the heat away. An air handler, or air handling unit (often called an AHU), is used to condition and circulate air as part of an HVAC system. An air handler usually contains a blower, heating or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers", "Small air handlers, for local use, are called terminal units, and may only include an air filter, coil, and blower; these simple terminal units are called blower coils or fan coil units. A larger air handler that conditions 100% outside air, and no recirculated air, is known as a makeup air unit (MAU). An air handler designed for outdoor use, typically on roofs, is known as a packaged unit (PU) or rooftop unit (RTU). An air handler is usually a large metal box containing a blower, heating or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers." ], "url": [ "http://www.brighthubengineering.com/hvac/50539-air-handling-units-or-fan-coil-units/", "http://www.brighthubengineering.com/hvac/50539-air-handling-units-or-fan-coil-units/", "http://www.csemag.com/single-article/how-to-select-an-air-handling-unit/2b3bef25d5dea7b95cbfe5369be413a0.html", "http://www.brighthubengineering.com/hvac/50539-air-handling-units-or-fan-coil-units/", "http://www.ahumagazine.com/air-handling-unit-definition-and-configuration-types/", "http://www.csemag.com/single-article/how-to-select-an-air-handling-unit/2b3bef25d5dea7b95cbfe5369be413a0.html", "http://welshco.com/resources-and-news/tips/facility-maintenance-definitions-what-is-the-difference-between-an-air-handler-air-conditioner-condenser-and-chiller", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_handler" ] }

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[ "1. : to block from an objective: delay. 2. 3. : to fight to a standoff: withstand. intransitive verb. : to defer or temporarily stop doing something." ]

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Retail and other sales return the lowest prices. Chickens sell at an average weight of 3.9 pounds. An average of 2.4 family members processed birds on these farms with 2 to 7 employees also working on processing. The average cost to process a chicken on farm was $1.17. Off-farm processing costs ranged from $1 to $4 per bird.", "These charts will show a monthly trend analysis of the average /sites/default/files per pound that USDA paid by delivery month. The meat, poultry, and dairy products listed below represent those with fluctuating prices recorded during SY 2003, 2004, & 2005. ", "Our cost is $4.15 to $4.74 per pound, depending on the size of the bird. We had about 6 chickens that ended up weighing 5 lbs, and those chickens would be $3.32 per pound, cost. Unfortunately, when we raise birds without soy or corn, they don’t fatten up as quickly or as predictably. Then there are the labor costs…. First of all, birds that are raised without soy or corn take about 3 weeks longer to raise, which means they eat more feed. We raised our birds for 12 weeks, and each bird ate about 17.52 lbs of feed.", "Five farms processed chickens on farm. An average of 2.4 family members processed birds on these farms with 2 to 7 employees also working on processing. The average cost to process a chicken on farm was $1.17. Off-farm processing costs ranged from $1 to $4 per bird. If the unusually high $4 charge is excluded, the average cost to process a bird off farm was $1.41", "Our cost of raising these chickens will be approximately $20.71. With a wage of $24 per hour, the chicken would cost $24.91 to raise (plus overhead), making the chicken approximately $4.98 per pound. We charge $5.50 per pound for our chicken, which most people think is outrageous. First of all, birds that are raised without soy or corn take about 3 weeks longer to raise, which means they eat more feed. We raised our birds for 12 weeks, and each bird ate about 17.52 lbs of feed.", "Heritage chickens consume at least 4 pounds of ration per pound of weight gained, and the edible portion is only about 65 percent of live weight. See the Comparing Broiler Chickens chart for a summary of the pros and cons of raising hybrid or heritage poultry breeds for meat. ", "In addition, retail prices are provided for beef and pork cuts, turkey, whole chickens, eggs, and dairy products. Price spreads are reported for last 6 years, 12 quarters, and 24 months. The retail price file provides monthly estimates for the last 6 months. The historical file provides data since 1970.", "1 In the July batch we produced 651.5 pounds of chicken for an average weight of 4.4 pounds per bird. 2 In the August batch we produced 671.2 pounds of chicken for an average weight of 4.54 pounds per bird. 3 That's a total of 1,322.7 pounds of chicken. Over the course of the season, grain prices skyrocketed (and we priced our birds per pound back in at the time of the pre-order in March-ouch) - the average cost for an 80# bag of local feed over the growing season was a whopping $19 / bag (or $0.24/pound) So-doing the math...", "NOTE Wholesale beef price is wholesale choice grade value adjusted to wholesale weight equivalent using a coefficient of 1.142 (1.1428 for 2000 on). Wholesale pork price is wholesale value adjusted to wholesale weight equivalent using coefficient of 1.06 (1.04 for 2000 on). Retail prices for choice beef and pork are weighted composite prices as used by USDA in their farm to retail price spread series. 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[ "A social theory that expands on the cycle of poverty.It attracted academic and policy attention in the 1960s, survived harsh academic criticism." ]

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[ "1861 to 1865" ]

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March 4, 1861 - Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as 16 th President of the United States of America.", "ANSWER: The time period after the American Civil War is known as, Reconstruction.. This was the process in which the South was to be rebuilt from the damages of the … war, and to eventually have a united country once again. 8 people found this useful. During the Civil War, women took on new roles, including running farms and plantations and spying; some disguised themselves as men and fought in battle. All of the nation's ethnic groups participated in the war, including Irish, Germans, American Indians, Jews, Chinese, Hispanics,t states.", "During the Civil War, sentiment concerning slaves, enslavement and emancipation in the United States was divided. In 1861, Lincoln worried that premature attempts at emancipation would mean the loss of the border states, and that to lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the whole game.. The Civil War was a contest marked by the ferocity and frequency of battle. Over four years, 237 named battles were fought, as were many more minor actions and skirmishes, which were often characterized by their bitter intensity and high casualties.", "Time Period of the Civil War. The Civil War started April 12,1861 at approximately at 4:30 am. General Beruregard opened fire with cannons at Fort Sumpter in Charleston,South Carolina. It ended in 1865, but general robert e. lee surrendered his Confederate army to ulysses s. grant on april 9,1865.WHile the remmaining confederate forces surrenered sometime in may 1865. The Civil War started April 12,1861 at approximately at 4:30 am.", "1861 February 9, 1861 - The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army officer, as president. March 4, 1861 - Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as 16th President of the United States of America. Fort Sumter Attacked April 12, 1861 - At 4:30 a.m. Confederates under Gen. Pierre Beauregard open fire with 50 cannons upon Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. February 9, 1861 - The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army officer, as president. March 4, 1861 - Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as 16 ", "Northerners have also called the Civil War the War to Preserve the Union, the War of the Rebellion (War of the Southern Rebellion), and the War to Make Men Free. Southerners may refer to it as the War Between the States or the War of Northern Aggression. The Civil War in the New York Times The New York Times Complete Civil War, 1861-1865 Edited by Harold Holzer and Craig L. Symonds Black Dog & Leventhal Publishing, 2010, $40 It is no stretch to say the New York Times was the nation’s most powerful newspaper during the Civil War.", "depression. The American Civil War, 1861-1865, resulted from long-standing sectional differences and questions not fully resolved when the United States Constitution was ratified in 1789. During the Civil War, women took on new roles, including running farms and plantations and spying; some disguised themselves as men and fought in battle. All of the nation's ethnic groups participated in the war, including Irish, Germans, American Indians, Jews, Chinese, Hispanics,t states.", "Even the earliest southern writing about the Civil War, in the period from the firing on Fort Sumter to the final surrender, produced no treatment of the war comparable to Walt Whitman's Drum-Taps (1865) or Herman Melville's Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War (1866). ", "Abraham Lincoln (National Archives). The Civil War is the central event in America's historical consciousness. While the Revolution of 1776-1783 created the United States, the Civil War of 1861-1865 determined what kind of nation it would be. 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[ "Resaca is a town in Gordon County, Georgia, and unincorporated areas extend into Whitfield County, Georgia.", "Gordon County, Georgia." ]

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[ "Between $8.34 and $23." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Average salaries and hourly wage statistics for cosmetologists in Tennessee at various levels of experience are as follows: 1 Entry-level – $17,330/year. 2 $8.25/hour. 3 Mid-level – $23,705/year. 4 $11.40/hour. 5 Experienced – $32,486/year. 6 $15.60/hour. ", "Cosmetologist Salaries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment and wage statistics last compiled in June, 2014, cosmetologists in the United States earn an hourly wage falling somewhere between $8.34 and $23.21. Annual salaries range from $15,530 to $42,460. The average full-time cosmetologist earns about $11.13 per hour, or $23,140 over the course of a year (2080 hours). Most licensed cosmetologists work in “personal care industries,” which include full-service salons, day spas and as skin care and nail technician", "Cosmetologist’s salary increases overtime as cosmetologist gains more experience. A cosmetologist with less than 1 year of experience collects an average hourly pay of up to $10.08 while a cosmetologist practicing for 1 to 5 years receives an average pay of up to $14.74 per hour. Keep reading for more information about cosmetologist salary, job description and career requirements", "The Bureau of Labor Statistics surveyed 31,450 licensed skincare specialists in 2011, including both estheticians and electrologists. They averaged $32,080 a year in full-time wages, or $15.42 per hour. Eighty percent of them made between $17,620 and $51,110 annual full-time pay. The highest-paying industry was doctor's offices, which paid an average of $38,680 per year. The $46,680 average annual wages in New Mexico were the highest of any state. Their average wage nationwide was $12.72 per hour, or $26,460 a year, according to the BLS. Their annual wages ranged from $16,710 a year or less for the lowest-earning 10 percent to $41,490 a year or higher for the top 10 percent.", "Average cosmetologist salary. In the United States, the average salary of cosmetologist is $24,421 per annum. The national hourly rate for cosmetologist is from $7.44 – $17.79 with average hourly tips from $0.52 – $5.09 and a top overtime pay of $23.59 per hour. A cosmetologist with less than 1 year of experience collects an average hourly pay of up to $10.08 while a cosmetologist practicing for 1 to 5 years receives an average pay of up to $14.74 per hour.", "The national average for a cosmetology salary is about $12.30 an hour – so if you work around 50 hours a week and take about two weeks of vacation, you’ll make approximately $30,750 over the course of a year. However, it’s almost impossible to use this as an absolute of what you’re going to be making. ", "$10.91. The median hourly wage for barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists was $10.95 in May 2012. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.11, and the top10 percent earned more than $20.39. ", "Many general cosmetologists perform skin and nail services in addition to hair care. Their average wage nationwide was $12.72 per hour, or $26,460 a year, according to the BLS. Their annual wages ranged from $16,710 a year or less for the lowest-earning 10 percent to $41,490 a year or higher for the top 10 percent.", "Cosmetology Instructor Salary. (United States). A Cosmetology Instructor earns an average wage of $15.45 per hour. Pay for this job does not change much by experience, with the most experienced earning only a bit more than the least. A skill in cosmetology is associated with high pay for this job." ], "url": [ "http://www.cosmetology-license.com/tennessee/tennessee-salary/", "http://www.jobmonkey.com/cosmetology/cosmetologist-earnings/", "http://www.healthcare-salaries.com/allied-health-professionals/cosmetologist-salary", "http://work.chron.com/salary-ranges-cosmetologists-8660.html", "http://www.healthcare-salaries.com/allied-health-professionals/cosmetologist-salary", "http://www.beautyschool.com/articles/cosmetology-salary", "http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Personal-Care-and-Service/Barbers-hairdressers-and-cosmetologists.htm", "http://work.chron.com/salary-ranges-cosmetologists-8660.html", "http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Cosmetology_Instructor/Hourly_Rate" ] }

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[ "They monitor each loan's progression" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Mortgage Warehouse offers no-loan-cost mortgages and low mortgage rates. A low rate on your home loan is key but shouldn't be the only thing you base your decision on.", "They pay back the warehouse lines of credit whens loans are sold, and may give a cut to the warehouse lender for each loan that is eventually sold. The mortgages are used as collateral for the temporary financing. Subprime Mortgage Lenders. Subprime lenders tend to focus on homeowners with less than stellar credit.", "The MBS Group with warehouse lending specializes in providing warehouse lines of credit to existing and emerging mortgage bankers nationwide. A warehouse line of credit is a revolving line of credit. Money is borrowed on a warehouse line of credit and added to your bottom line with a warehouse line of credit. Learn more about the warehouse lines of credit provied by MBS. We have the cash flow for a warehouse line and credibility needed to make the leap.", "BREAKING DOWN 'Warehouse Lending'. Loan originators depend on the eventual sale of a loan to repay the warehouse lender; therefore, warehouse lenders closely monitor each loan's progression with the originator toward its eventual sale.", "To ensure the repayment of warehouse lines of credit, warehouse lenders typically require a small charge for each transaction as well as for when the originators post collateral.", "DEFINITION of 'Warehouse Lending'. A line of credit extended by a financial institution to a loan originator to fund a mortgage that a borrower initially used to buy a property.", "The mortgage loan is originated and underwritten to investor standards based on sound QC procedures, then it is delivered to the Warehouse Lender in exchange for funding the closing of the mortgage note. A Warehouse Line is a Credit Line used to fund loans at the closing table." ], "url": [ "http://www.mortgagewarehouse.com/", "http://www.thetruthaboutmortgage.com/types-of-mortgage-lenders/", "http://www.mortgagebankingsolutions.com/warehouse_line_how_it_works.html", "http://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/warehouse_lending.asp", "http://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/warehouse_lending.asp", "http://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/warehouse_lending.asp", "http://www.mortgagebankingsolutions.com/warehouse_line_how_it_works.html" ] }

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[ "Star of the sea" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Presented below is the baby name popularity of Marcia for girls. Marcia reached its top position of #87 in the U.S. during the years 1940-1949, but is not listed at the moment. (2014 Birth Statistics). Below is a graphed analysis of the usage of the girl name Marcia and related names. ", "Then just follow the diagram below. Just for fun, see the name Marzia in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message. Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Marzia in Nautical Flags page. Nicknames may be formed for almost any name by adding a variety of suffexes including-ino/-ina, -etto/-etta, -ello/-ella, -uccio/-uccia, -uzzo/-uzza. These endings can the be used for example to turn Paola to Paoletta and Donato into Donatello.", "Maria is a very prominent first name for females (#7 out of 4276, Top 1%) and also a very prominent last name for both adults and children (#7915 out of 150436, Top 5%). (2000 U.S. Census). Charted below is the baby name popularity of Maria for girls. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Maria is star of the sea . Variant for Mary used in English-speaking countries in the 18th century, and popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures. Revived in the 20th century due to the popularity of West Side Story , with its famous ballad .", "Marzia means a woman whom Allah is pleased with, and who herself is content and pleased with her situation. It is mentioned in Quran 89:28: Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing [to Him]. ", "In the Roman Empire, the name was used as a feminine form of the Roman name Marius (see Maria (gens)). It became popular with the spread of Christianity as a Latinized form of the Hebrew name of Jesus' mother Mary (Miriam in Hebrew or Maryam in Aramaic). As a result of their similarity and syncretism, the Latin original name Maria and the Hebrew-derived Maria combined to form a single name. The meaning of the Semitic-rooted name is uncertain, but it may originally be an Egyptian name, probably derived from mry beloved or mr love (eminent lady or beloved lady).", "Maria /ma-ria/ [3 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced mah-REE-ah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Maria is star of the sea . Variant for Mary used in English-speaking countries in the 18th century, and popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures. Revived in the 20th century due to the popularity of West Side Story , with its famous ballad .", "Marzia is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 6 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Mar-zi-a. In the U.S. in 2014, it ranked 18125 in baby name popularity for girls with 5 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name. View the Marzia Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Marzia has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Marzia to other names. Nicknames may be formed for almost any name by adding a variety of suffexes including-ino/-ina, -etto/-etta, -ello/-ella, -uccio/-uccia, -uzzo/-uzza. These endings can the be used for example to turn Paola to Paoletta and Donato into Donatello.", "Marzia has its origins in the Latin and Arabic languages. It is used largely in Italian. The name can be from the Persian pronunciation of Mardhiya; in this derviation it is common among Afghans, Iranians, and Persians. In addition, Marzia is an Italian form of the English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Polish Marcia. Marzia is also a form of the name Mardhiya. Marzia is the feminine equivalent of the Italian Marzio. Variant forms inherit the origin and meaning of the name Marzia. Marzia is not commonly used as a baby girl name. It is not in the top 1000 names. Baby names that sound like Marzia include Maarika, Maeria, Maheera, Mahiera, Mahirah, Mahyra, Maiara, Mairia, Mairsile, Manara, Manarra, Mannara, Mannarra, Manyara, Manyarah, Maraike, Marayah, Marcea, Marchesa, and Marchessa. ", "Origin of the name Marcia: Feminine form of the Latin Marcius, a variant of Marcus, which is derived from Mars, the Roman mythological god of war. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the book." ], "url": [ "http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Marcia", "http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Marzia.html", "http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Maria", "http://quranicnames.com/marzia/", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_(given_name)", "http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Maria", "http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Marzia.html", "http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Marzia", "http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/marzia" ] }

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[ "Flagella are long, thread-like appendages which provide some live single cells with the ability to move, motility.", "They are a lash-like appendage that protrudes from the cell body of certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells." ]

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Eukaryotic flagella are structurally identical to eukaryotic cilia, although distinctions are sometimes made according to function and/or length.", "Flagella are long, thread-like appendages which provide some live single cells with the ability to move, motility. Bacteria which have flagella are either rod or spiral-shaped and are known as bacilli and spirochetes, respectively. Cocci, or round bacteria, are almost all nonmotile. Animal sperm cells also have flagella. However, prokaryotic cells (such as bacteria) have flagella made up of the protein flagellin. Whereas, eukaryotic cells (such as sperm) which have a nucleus have flagella composed of tubulin proteins.", "Cilia and Flagella Cilia and flagella are motile cellular appendages found in most microorganisms and animals, but not in higher plants. In multicellular organisms, cilia function to move a cell or group of cells or to help transport fluid or materials past them.", "A flagellum is a whip-like structure that allows a cell to move. They are found in all three domains of the living world: bacteria, archaea, and eukaryota, also known as protists, plants, animals, and fungi. Cilia are similar to flagella in structure and function, but a cilium is shorter and moves differently. A ciliated cell usually has hundreds or thousands of cilia, which move in unison like little oars.", "The flagella of domains bacteria and archaea are different. They still move the cell, but they do so by rotating, rather than by bending from the inside like eukaryotic flagella. The flagella of archaeans are superficially similar to those of bacteria. However, there are key differences. Cilia are similar to flagella in structure and function, but a cilium is shorter and moves differently. A ciliated cell usually has hundreds or thousands of cilia, which move in unison like little oars.", "Cilia and flagella are cell organelles that are structurally similar but are differentiated based on their function and/or length. Cilia are short and there are usually many (hundreds) cilia per cell. On the other hand, flagella are longer and there are fewer flagella per cell (usually one to eight). Though eukaryotic flagella and motile cilia are structurally identical, the beating pattern of the two organelles can be different.", "Cilia, flagella, and centrioles. Cilia and flagella are projections from the cell. They are made up of microtubules, as shown in this cartoon and are covered by an extension of the plasma membrane. They are motile and designed either to move the cell itself or to move substances over or around the cell. ", "Yes A flagellum, also called undulipodium, is a whip-like structure used for locomotion, for feeding or other purposes. Almost all organisms have flagella to include protozo … a (at some stage in their lives). We humans have them in our bodies. Even our own spermatozoa can be regarded as flagellates. ", "The primary role of the flagellum is locomotion but it also often has function as a sensory organelle, being sensitive to chemicals and temperatures outside the cell. Flagella are organelles defined by function rather than structure. There are large differences between different types of flagella; the prokaryotic and eukaryotic flagella differ greatly in protein composition, structure, and mechanism of propulsion. An example of a eukaryotic flagellate cell is the mammalian sperm cell, which uses its flagellum to propel itself through the female reproductive tract. Eukaryotic flagella are structurally identical to eukaryotic cilia, although distinctions are sometimes made according to function and/or length." ], "url": [ "http://study.com/academy/lesson/flagella-definition-structure-functions.html", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellum", "http://science.jrank.org/pages/2725/Flagella.html", "http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/ciliaandflagella/ciliaandflagella.html", "http://study.com/academy/lesson/flagella-definition-structure-functions.html", "http://study.com/academy/lesson/flagella-definition-structure-functions.html", "http://www.diffen.com/difference/Cilia_vs_Flagella", "http://www.cytochemistry.net/cell-biology/cilia.htm", "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_are_flagella", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellum" ] }

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[ "Organic foods are foods produced by organic farming." ]

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[ "$335" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "1 According to the Department of Agriculture in 2009, the average cost to feed a cow was $335 annually. 2 If using a pasture, FarmandRanchGuide.com claims that is usually around $30 per acre, or $216 per year. 3 They claim that each cow uses an estimated 1.2 acres per month.", "1 The cost of feed will vary with what the feed is made of as well as the demand from your cattle. 2 You also must take into consideration the gain you will return from the cost of feeding your herd. 3 On average, plan on spending around $215 to $425 per year, per cow for cattle feed.", "1 The cost of feeding your cattle will depend on where you live and how much your supplier charges. 2 The cost of feed will vary with what the feed is made of as well as the demand from your cattle. 3 You also must take into consideration the gain you will return from the cost of feeding your herd.", "For cows balanced at 60 pounds of milk, the feed cost was $4.01 per cow per day, cows consumed 44.9 pounds of dry matter and ration costs were 9 cents per pound of dry matter. Based on these computer results, you can save some money, providing cows do not drop in milk yield when being moved to a lower group.", "Dyk cited the purchased feed costs for 2006 through 2009 provided by the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Profitability, which showed a range from $751 per cow in 2006 to $1,212 in 2008 and daily per cow costs of $2.06 and $3.32, respectively, for the two years.", "In a dairy business, feed costs typically represent 40 to 50% of the costs of producing milk, making feed costs the largest cost category. In recent years, feed costs have represented more than 60% of the cost of producing milk when corn and soybean meal prices have been high.", "1 A dairy cow will usually have a price ranging anywhere between $700-$3,000. 2 Older milking cows are priced lower than the younger ones. 3 Dairy cows at the age of 5 years old may be priced at $1800-$3000.", "For cows producing 80 pounds of milk, daily feed costs were $5.10 per head per day, cows consumed 49.6 pounds of dry matter and the cost was 10.2 cents per pound of dry matter." ], "url": [ "http://www.howmuchisit.org/how-much-does-cattle-feed-cost/", "http://www.howmuchisit.org/how-much-does-cattle-feed-cost/", "http://www.howmuchisit.org/how-much-does-cattle-feed-cost/", "https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-some-feed-cost-cutbacks-can-cost-you/", "http://www.wisfarmer.com/features/115907189.html", "http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AnimalSciences/dairy/newsletters/2011Special/dap0110.pdf", "http://www.howmuchisit.org/how-much-do-dairy-cows-cost/", "https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-some-feed-cost-cutbacks-can-cost-you/" ] }

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[ "Business Apps Marketplace" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "GetApp is a Gartner company. Headquartered in Barcelona (Spain), GetApp, is the #1 Business Apps Marketplace and we have been selected as one of the top 100 startups in Europe by Wired in 2013 and one of the fastest growing tech startup in Europe (top 5 in Spain) by the The Next Web in 2014 and 2015. GetApp is the #1 Business Apps Marketplace and has been selected as one of the top 100 startups in Europe by Wired in 2013 and one of the fastest growing tech startup in Europe (top 5 in Spain) by the TheNextWeb in 2014 and 2015.", "Parim review Verified Reviewer Louisa Brown, Senior Consultant-GoldmillsWe only signed up to use PARiM last month but it’s already become integral into how we work and the potential for use in our business and industry is huge. Louisa Brown, Senior Consultant-Goldmills. We only signed up to use PARiM last month but it’s already become integral into how we work and the potential for use in our business and industry is huge. It saves us a lot of time and makes it much easier for us to manage and connect with the staff we provide our clients.", "Good ERP Solution for small and midsize companies Verified Reviewer Aziza Israilova, Customer Support Manager at kpi.com-Finnet LimitedThere a lot of features that may not be visible at first. Many features are useful and everything is integrated. KPI.comOperations Management. Louisa Brown, Senior Consultant-Goldmills. We only signed up to use PARiM last month but it’s already become integral into how we work and the potential for use in our business and industry is huge. It saves us a lot of time and makes it much easier for us to manage and connect with the staff we provide our clients.", "GetApp is the #1 Business Apps Marketplace and has been selected as one of the top 100 startups in Europe by Wired in 2013 and one of the fastest growing tech startup in Europe (top 5 in Spain) by the The Next Web in 2014 and 2015. GetApp is the #1 Business Apps Marketplace and has been selected as one of the top 100 startups in Europe by Wired in 2013 and one of the fastest growing tech startup in Europe (top 5 in Spain) by the TheNextWeb in 2014 and 2015.", "GetApp is the #1 Business Apps Marketplace and has been selected as one of the top 100 startups in Europe by Wired in 2013 and one of the fastest growing tech startup in Europe (top 3 in Spain) by the The Next Web in 2014. GetApp helps businesses to discover and evaluate the perfect business apps for their needs. GetApp is the #1 Business Apps Marketplace and has been selected as one of the top 100 startups in Europe by Wired in 2013 and one of the fastest growing tech startup in Europe (top 5 in Spain) by the TheNextWeb in 2014 and 2015.", "GetApp Lab. GetApp Lab puts insights, trends, and research at users’ fingertips to make the process of finding the right software for their business easier. The Lab offers the know-how needed to keep up with the constant changes in the way companies do business. Nubera is an ecosystem of business app and software discovery platforms. Its mission is to advise professionals to help them find the software and apps that best meet their needs.", "CloudWork. CloudWork is a discovery platform for the best integrations between business apps. The site focuses on identifying the most popular integrations between apps in order to automate tasks such as sharing data between collaboration, CRM, marketing, helpdesk, finance, or storage software. Nubera is an ecosystem of business app and software discovery platforms. Its mission is to advise professionals to help them find the software and apps that best meet their needs.", "Here at GetApp we know a thing or two about content marketing. And we understand that the right tools can really help throughout the whole publication process. Apps can be used for idea generation, scheduling, writing, editing, collaboration, promotion, and monitoring success. GetApp.com. October 3 at 5:08am ·. We've rounded up some experts in their fields and spoken to some businesses that have transformed the way they service their customers by using cloud-based apps to tell you what benefits you can get.", "GetApp is the leading premium business app discovery platform on the web. The site focuses on profiling established business apps — mostly software as a service (SaaS) — targeting an audience of small and medium-sized businesses and business buyers from enterprise departments. Nubera is an ecosystem of business app and software discovery platforms. Its mission is to advise professionals to help them find the software and apps that best meet their needs." ], "url": [ "http://getapp.mytribehr.com/careers/", "https://www.getapp.com/", "https://www.getapp.com/", "http://getapp.mytribehr.com/careers/", "http://getapp.mytribehr.com/careers/", "http://nubera.com/", "http://nubera.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/GetAppcom", "http://nubera.com/" ] }

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[ "Aggressive treatments like epidural steroid injections and physical therapy also may be helpful for patients experiencing significant pain." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Neuropathy, also referred to as neuralgia or neuritis, is a type of pain that involves the nerves. Neuropathy results from nerve degeneration, pressure, inflammation, or infection. There are several causes of neuropathy, including carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves, spinal stenosis, and pressure from spinal discs. ", "Pinched median nerve. A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure (compression) is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues. In some cases, this tissue might be bone or cartilage, such as in the case of a herniated spinal disk that compresses a nerve root. This pressure causes inflammation of the nerve and disrupts the nerve's function. If a nerve is pinched for only a short time, there's usually no permanent damage. Once the pressure is relieved, nerve function returns to normal. However, if the pressure continues, chronic pain and permanent nerve damage can occur.", "A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure disrupts the nerve's function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness. Likewise, a pinched nerve in your wrist can lead to pain and numbness in your hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome). With rest and other conservative treatments, most people recover from a pinched nerve within a few days or weeks. Sometimes, surgery is needed to relieve pain from a pinched nerve. 1 Symptoms.", "A pinched nerve is a nerve under pressure. This pressure often comes from surrounding bone or soft tissues. A nerve under enough pressure will lose its ability to carry accurate signals, and its wayward signals can cause a variety of sensations in the body. For example, when a nerve is pinched or compressed, it can trigger the nerve to falsely signal pain.", "If there is pressure on the nerve, then either injections or a lumbar decompression spine surgery to take pressure off the nerve may be recommended. Back surgery for a pinched nerve can usually be done with a minimally invasive approach, and will usually result in early return to normal function (1 to 3 weeks). The success rate for decompression spine surgery is high, with approximately 90% of patients experiencing good relief of the leg pain after the surgery. Surgery to treat low back pain can be a far more extensive type of back surgery, with a longer healing period and a somewhat lower success rate, than back surgery for a pinched nerve (leg pain).", "Pinched Nerve. Put a straw in your fist. Now squeeze. You’ll notice not much is able to pass through the straw. This is, essentially, what is happening in your spine when you have a pinched nerve. Your spinal cord or nerves (the straw) are being squeezed because of the impinging by bone/and or disc material. Decompression is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure and alleviate pain caused by this impingement.", "More aggressive treatments like epidural steroid injections and physical therapy also may be helpful for patients experiencing significant pain. It is important to keep in mind that these treatments do not always provide permanent relief, and, short of surgery, there is no cure for a pinched nerve. In cases where pain has become chronic or where damage is permanent, surgery may be recommended. Laser Spine Institute can perform pinched nerve surgery using advanced, minimally invasive techniques that come with far fewer side effects and a higher rate of success than traditional open back surgery. ", "A. A. Nerve blocks are used for pain treatment and management. Often a group of nerves, called a plexus or ganglion, that causes pain to a specific organ or body region can be blocked with the injection of medication into a specific area of the body. The injection of this nerve-numbing substance is called a nerve block. ", "Specifically in the spine, pinched nerves can be caused by a slipped or herniated disc, or spinal bone spurs. Pinched nerves are most common in areas of the body where the nerves have to pass through narrow passages such as the back, or neck. 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[ "Philadelphia’s Center City blocks tend to average around 400 to 500 feet." ]

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[ "A P-type semiconductor carries current predominantly as electron deficiencies called holes." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "In reality the atoms are remaining fixed. in the lattice, but there is an illusion that the holes are physically moving. 2. DIODES A solid state diode consists of p-type and n-type semiconductors placed side by side. Diodes only allow electricity to flow in one direction through them. This is called an n-type semiconductor. Boron can also be used to dope a pure crystal of silicon. But since boron only offers 3 of the four electrons that a silicon atom needs, each silicon center is left with a hole. Semiconductors made in this manner are called p-type.", "As an example we now consider an abrupt one-sided p-n diode. The current is shown as function of the voltage in Figure 4.4.7. It is calculated for a rather low n-type doping of 10 13 cm -3 to further highlight the high injection effects. When calculating the current in a p-n diode one needs to know the carrier density and the electric field throughout the p-n diode which can then be used to obtain the drift and diffusion current. Unfortunately, this requires the knowledge of the quasi-Fermi energies, which is only known if the currents are known.", "The specific properties of a semiconductor depend on the impurities, or dopants, added to it. An N-type semiconductor carries current mainly in the form of negatively-charged electrons, in a manner similar to the conduction of current in a wire. A P-type semiconductor carries current predominantly as electron deficiencies called holes. A hole has a positive electric charge, equal and opposite to the charge on an electron. In a semiconductor material, the flow of holes occurs in a direction opposite to the flow of electrons. Part of the Electronics glossary: A semiconductor is a substance, usually a solid chemical element or compound, that can conduct electricity under some conditions but not others, making it a good medium for the control of electrical current.", "Part of the Electronics glossary: Also see voltage, resistance, and Ohm's Law. Current is a flow of electrical charge carriers, usually electrons or electron-deficient atoms. The common symbol for current is the uppercase letter I.", "The term intrinsic here distinguishes between the properties of pure intrinsic silicon and the dramatically different properties of doped n-type or p-type semiconductors. The conductivity of a semiconductor can be modeled in terms of the band theory of solids. ", "In electronics, a diode is a two-terminal electronic component that conducts primarily in one direction (asymmetric conductance); it has low (ideally zero) resistance to the flow of current in one direction, and high (ideally infinite) resistance in the other. 1 For a bias less than the PIV, the reverse current is very small. 2 For a normal P–N rectifier diode, the reverse current through the device in the micro-ampere (µA) range. 3 However, this is temperature dependent, and at sufficiently high temperatures, a substantial amount of reverse current can be observed (mA or more).", "In a p-n junction diode, electrons and holes are the minority charge carriers in the p-region and the n-region, respectively. Due to the diffusion of charge carriers, the diffusion current, which flows from the p to n region, is exactly balanced by the equal and opposite drift current. In a biased p-n junction, the drift current is independent of the biasing, as the number of minority carriers is independent of the biasing voltages. Drift current density due to the charge carriers such as free electrons and holes is the current passing through a square centimeter area perpendicular to the direction of flow. (i) Drift current density J n, due to free electrons is given by: (ii) Drift current density J p, due to holes is given by:", "A semiconductor diode, the most common type today, is a crystalline piece of semiconductor material with a p–n junction connected to two electrical terminals. A vacuum tube diode has two electrodes, a plate (anode) and a heated cathode. Semiconductor diodes were the first semiconductor electronic devices. 1 For a bias less than the PIV, the reverse current is very small. 2 For a normal P–N rectifier diode, the reverse current through the device in the micro-ampere (µA) range. 3 However, this is temperature dependent, and at sufficiently high temperatures, a substantial amount of reverse current can be observed (mA or more)." ], "url": [ "http://www.emsb.qc.ca/laurenhill/science/mosfet.pdf", "http://ecee.colorado.edu/~bart/book/book/chapter4/ch4_4.htm", "http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/semiconductor", "http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/current", "http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/solids/intrin.html", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drift_current", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode" ] }

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[ "Soul, love, and rebirth." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Butterfly Symbolism, Butterfly Symbol Meaning. To many cultures the butterfly was a symbol of the soul, love, and rebirth. In Japan the butterfly symbolized the personification of a human's soul. In ancient Greek, the word butterfly means soul, or mind. In China, their culture sees two butterflies flying together as the symbol for love. This metamorphisis often symbolizes significant change in the course of someone's life, personality, or even their way of thinking. In the western world the butterfly is a symbol of freedom, fun and good times. The butterfly also symbolizes being natural, and it signifies purity to people in the west.", "Later, it emerges from death, having transformed into something more beautiful and powerful than it was. The butterfly symbol is seen especially around Easter, the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Christ.", "But the butterfly is also a symbol of every Christian's hope of resurrection from the dead, so it is sometimes displayed at the memorials and funerals of believers as well. The butterfly symbol is seen especially around Easter, the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Christ.", "Butterfly. In Christianity, the butterfly has long been a symbol of the resurrection of Christ as well as the resurrection of believers. The caterpillar disappears into a cocoon, which is like the tomb Christ lay in after the crucifixion, appearing dead. The butterfly symbol is seen especially around Easter, the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Christ.", "Here are some popular and interesting butterfly meaning beliefs across the globe: 1 Native Americans-legend has it that if you have a secret wish all you have to do is capture a butterfly and whisper your desire into its antenna. Depending on your culture or religious affiliation, your butterfly symbolism beliefs may differ. However, people from all walks of life seem to have more similarities regarding what they believe about the true meaning of butterflies. Butterflies represent change and transformation to many people.", "In Christianity, the butterfly has long been a symbol of the resurrection of Christ as well as the resurrection of believers. The butterfly symbol is seen especially around Easter, the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Christ.", "“To the Japanese, the dragonfly symbolizes summer and autumn and is admired and respected all over, so much so. that the Samurai use it as a symbol of power, agility and best of all, victory. ", "The meaning of the Butterfly symbol signifies transformation as the ugly caterpillar changes into the beautiful butterfly. The butterfly is also believed to be a messenger from the spirit world. The message the butterfly brings depends their color. ", "Butterfly Symbolism & the meaning of Transcendence. Butterfly Symbolism and Meaning... by Presley Love .... Butterfly is so elegant and beautiful she is the essence and embodiment, the spiritual symbol of the divine feminine. Butterfly Meaning &The Transcendent Energies of the Butterfly Spirit Animal. Butterfly is the embodiment of spiritual growth and transcendence perhaps more than any other life form on earth, because of the transformation from caterpillar to Butterfly.", "Butterflies And Angels. In addition to the spiritual guidance we can receive through the metaphor of the butterfly, and by looking at it’s meaning as a power animal, when we see butterflies there is often even more than meets the eye. " ], "url": [ "http://www.symbolism.co/butterfly_symbolism.html", "http://www.religionfacts.com/butterfly", "http://www.religionfacts.com/butterfly", "http://www.religionfacts.com/butterfly", "http://www.butterfly-wall-art.com/butterfly-symbolism.html", "http://www.religionfacts.com/butterfly", "http://scalar.usc.edu/works/chid490animalmourning/dragonfly-and-butterfly", "http://www.symbols.com/symbol/1249", "http://www.universeofsymbolism.com/butterfly-symbolism.html", "http://www.ask-angels.com/spiritual-guidance/butterfly-meaning/" ] }

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[ "White pepper are made from the Piper nigrum plant." ]

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[ "RAW forma" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "A tip when shooting raw: Do shoot in black and white. This way you can check the results in black and white on your LCD, and back at your computer you've still got all colour information in the raw file. When shooting in RAW and switching to Black and White mode you see your results in the LCD in black and white but the camera actually records all of the information (including color) – the best of both worlds. But if you’re shooting in JPEG – shoot in color and do the conversion later", "When you take a picture in RAW format and ask the camera to convet it to black and white it will do so just for display purposes on the camera's screen. However, the picture is still in RAW format which is as seen and therefore will always be in colour until you change the sttings of the picture using your computer. When shooting in RAW and switching to Black and White mode you see your results in the LCD in black and white but the camera actually records all of the information (including color) – the best of both worlds. But if you’re shooting in JPEG – shoot in color and do the conversion la", "3. If there's a horizon in your fireworks shots, then yes, it should be level. If not it doesn't matter. 4. Landscapes. 5. True 6. You should use raw for B&W AND colour. B&W is of no relevance here. 7. False. 8. True. Use a high ISO. Shoot in black and white mode. Take pictures at midday. When photographing fireworks, it is important to watch that your horizons are even.", "A good tip for digital SLR users is to shoot in the RAW format (which you should do for the best quality colour to black and white conversions anyway) but set the Picture Style (this is Canon's term-check your instruction manual if you have another brand of camera) to a black and white mode. Black and white is a very effective medium for landscape photography. It draws attention to the shapes and forms of the components within the landscape, and the quality of light. This photo, taken on the Bolivian altiplano, is reduced to a series of shapes and blocks of light and dark tones in black and white.", "4. ISO. In photography, an ISO number is an indication of the sensitivity of the image sensor, where a higher number indicates higher sensitivity. The higher the ISO is the more are the possibilities to take pictures in low light, without the usage of flash. For black and white photography, use the lowest ISO. When you use high ISO the noise will become more obvious. Noise in photography is like the “grain” in film, where the film doesn’t become as smooth as you’d wish. The higher your ISO is, the more unpleasant dots will show in your photo. ", "There is an exception to this rule; if you shoot in your cameras RAW format, you can use the black and white preset on your camera. When your shooting in RAW, your camera shows you its poor black and white conversion on your display, but the color information is still available. Don’t use it. This might sound a bit weird, but you can better shoot your black and white images in color. A good black and white image will require post processing and the standard in-camera black and white conversion isn’t have as good as your own black and white conversion.", "Relevance. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The original scanned image should be saved as a TIFF(whether they are black and white or color makes no difference). TIFF files do not compress or other wise loose any of the information you just scanned into your computer. If you are unsure of this, take one of your photographs and save as a jpg. Take that file and save as a jpg several times. Look again at the original file and compare. You should see a world of difference in quality. As far as the second part of your question, you can grayscale or simply desaturate the file" ], "url": [ "http://digital-photography-school.com/5-black-and-white-photography-tips/", "http://digital-photography-school.com/5-black-and-white-photography-tips/", "https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20140717070239AAdHhzx", "http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/mastering-the-art-of-black-and-white-photography--photo-280", "http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/five-essential-tips-to-black-white-photography/", "http://digital-photography-school.com/tips-for-black-and-white-photography/", "https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070324201930AA9SF0o" ] }

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[ "After you click the Uninstall registry key, click Export Registry File on the Registry menu. In the Export Registry File dialog box, click Desktop in the Save in box, type uninstall in the File name box, and then click Save. Each key under Uninstall represents a program that appears in Add/Remove Programs." ]

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Occasionally, a program may not be removed completely and a reference to the program may remain in the Currently installed programs dialog box. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Uninstall. 1 Locate the key to be deleted by locating the key name created by the program. 2 If the name of the key is not apparent, browse through each key and note the value for DisplayName. 3 This is the viewable string in the Add/Remove Programs tool.", "1 After you identify the registry key that represents the program that is still in Add/Remove Programs, right-click the key, and then click Delete. 2 After you delete the key, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 3 In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove programs tool lists all of the Windows-compatible programs that have an uninstall program or feature. You may need to manually remove the program from the Add/Remove Programs list if you uninstall a program and the registry key that is used to display the program name is not removed correctly: 322756. How to back up and restore the registry in Windows. (https://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)", "To do this you should follow these steps: 1 Click on the Start button to open your Start Menu. 2 The Start button looks like this: 3 When the Start Menu opens click on the Control Panel menu option. 4 When the Control Panel window opens click on the Uninstall a program option option under the Programs category. To see a list of the programs that we can uninstall we must first open the Programs and Features control panel. To do this you should follow these steps: 1 In Windows 7 click on the Start button to open your Start Menu. 2 The Start button looks like this: .", "1. If the program list is not correct in Add or Remove Programs, double-click the Uninstall.reg file that you saved to your desktop in step 5 to restore the original list of programs in the registry. -or-. 2. How to manually remove programs from the Add or Remove Programs tool. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314481. Note: The above Microsoft article also applies to Windows vista operating systems. Hope this helps! Halima S-Microsoft Support. Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.", "To do this you should follow these steps: 1 Click on the Start button to open your Start Menu. 2 When the Start Menu opens click on the Control Panel menu option. 3 When the Control Panel window opens click on the Uninstall a program option option under the Programs category. To see a list of the programs that we can uninstall we must first open the Programs and Features control panel. To do this you should follow these steps: 1 In Windows 7 click on the Start button to open your Start Menu. 2 The Start button looks like this: .", "1 After you delete the key, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3 In Add/Remove Programs, verify that the program for which you deleted the registry key is not listed. The Add/Remove programs tool lists all of the Windows-compatible programs that have an uninstall program or feature. You may need to manually remove the program from the Add/Remove Programs list if you uninstall a program and the registry key that is used to display the program name is not removed correctly: 322756. How to back up and restore the registry in Windows. (https://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)", "If you still can not uninstall the program, you may manually remove entries from your Add/Remove programs list by following these steps: 1 Click Start, then click on Run and type regedit in the Open field. 2 Then press enter on your keyboard. ", "To see which application each sub-key represents, open it and there should be at least two values 'DisplayName' and 'UninstallString'. 'DisplayName' is the name used in the Add/Remove programs list and 'UninstallString' is the program used to uninstall the application. To remove a program from the list you can simply highlight and delete the sub-key representing that program. Registry Home Windows Troubleshooting. Remove Programs from the Add/Remove Programs List (All Windows) Popular. 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[ "$6,000 - 7,000" ]

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With cremation, there is no need to embalm or to purchase a cemetery plot, casket, burial vault, or gravestone. ", "Funeral Costs. Funeral costs vary greatly depending on the type of funeral or memorial service you are planning. On average, a funeral can cost between $6,000 - 7,000, usually with additional costs for burial. However, many funeral can run well over $10,000, depending on many upgrade and additional services.", "1 See How Much Does a Funeral Cost. 2 A traditional Jewish funeral is simple, and not ostentatious. 3 Costs can range from $500 to $10,000, but average $4,000 to $6,000 for all expenses. 4 For details, see How Much Do Jewish Funerals Cost. 1 Most churches do not charge for the funeral service of an active member of their congregation, but it can be customary to give a donation of $50-$200 or more to the church. 2 Non-members may be charged rental fees of $200-$500 or more, depending on the number and type of facilities, and the length of time they are needed.", "The cremation rate in the U.S. in 2012 was 43.2%, up from 26.2% in 2000, 9.7% in 1980, and 3.6% in 1960. The average cost of a cremation through a funeral home is between $2,000 and $4,000, according to the folks at Caring.com, and the cost can be considerably lower if it's done through a crematory. Thanks, FTC! ", "1 Charges to have a funeral home or mortuary coordinate a simple graveside funeral ceremony with only a few mourners start between $150 and $450 for a few chairs and casket-lowering equipment. 2 A larger ceremony can cost $500-$850 or more depending on location and number of staff people needed on site. 1 Most churches do not charge for the funeral service of an active member of their congregation, but it can be customary to give a donation of $50-$200 or more to the church. 2 Non-members may be charged rental fees of $200-$500 or more, depending on the number and type of facilities, and the length of time they are needed.", "1 Average cost: $800. 2 Headstone/grave marker: Most people will spend anywhere between $400 and $1,700 on a headstone for one person. 3 This price depends on the material and size of the headstone. 4 Cremation: An increasingly large percentage of Americans choose cremation as a way to reduce average funeral costs. 1 Headstone/grave marker: Most people will spend anywhere between $400 and $1,700 on a headstone for one person. 2 This price depends on the material and size of the headstone. 3 Cremation: An increasingly large percentage of Americans choose cremation as a way to reduce average funeral costs. 4 Average cost: $650.", "1 Having a funeral director organize a funeral or memorial service in the funeral home or mortuary, or in a local church, synagogue, chapel or other venue can cost $250-$1,100 or more, depending on the size of the funeral and the number of staff people needed on site. 1 Most churches do not charge for the funeral service of an active member of their congregation, but it can be customary to give a donation of $50-$200 or more to the church. 2 Non-members may be charged rental fees of $200-$500 or more, depending on the number and type of facilities, and the length of time they are needed.", "1 A traditional Jewish funeral is simple, and not ostentatious. 2 Costs can range from $500 to $10,000, but average $4,000 to $6,000 for all expenses. 3 For details, see How Much Do Jewish Funerals Cost. 1 Most churches do not charge for the funeral service of an active member of their congregation, but it can be customary to give a donation of $50-$200 or more to the church. 2 Non-members may be charged rental fees of $200-$500 or more, depending on the number and type of facilities, and the length of time they are needed." ], "url": [ "https://www.mywonderfullife.com/funeral_planning_resources/articles/funeral_arrangements/", "https://www.everplans.com/articles/heres-how-you-can-easily-understand-funeral-home-costs", "http://www.tridentsociety.com/cremation-costs", "http://elegantmemorials.com/funeral-costs", "http://personalfinance.costhelper.com/funeral-memorial-service.html", "http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/11/18/how-much-does-a-funeral-cost.aspx", "http://personalfinance.costhelper.com/funeral-memorial-service.html", "http://www.giveforward.com/p/help-with-funeral-expenses/average-cost-funeral", "http://personalfinance.costhelper.com/funeral-memorial-service.html", "http://personalfinance.costhelper.com/funeral-memorial-service.html" ] }

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[ "If your child is age seven or younger, they should never be left alone. Kids ages 8-10 can be alone briefly, and ages 10-13 for longer periods, provided there is back-up supervision. Babysitters should be at least 12-13 years old, and can babysit for longer periods as they grow older." ]

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[ "Scots" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "The nice thing about the Scottish accents is for me, as a German, that the Scottish, but also the Irish, accents are much easier to understand than the different English accents. Especially the pronunciation of the A and the U. dundonin ssuper mannnnnnnn Wednesday, February 09, 2005, 15:48 GMT. Based on what I know about Scottish accents, I also second that Glaswegian is more difficult to understand than the Edinburgh accent. I recall on of my teachers at university (Irish, by the way) reading out the following poem with the Glaswegian accent, it sounded quite unique and not very easy to understand:", "Scottish English refers to the varieties of English spoken in Scotland. The main, formal variety is called Scottish Standard English or Standard Scottish English (SSE). Scottish Standard English may be defined as the characteristic speech of the professional class [in Scotland] and the accepted norm in schools. IETF language tag for Scottish Standard English is en-scotland. Scottish English results from language contact between Scots and the Standard English of England after the 17th century.", "The Scottish accent is a really fun accent. It is very simple to learn, but many will be impressed by it. Follow these steps to speak like an authentic Scottish Highlander. 1 Also, say things like dead bored or pure fuming.. 2 This accent is perfect for a prank call except if you are prank calling actual Scottish people. 3 Roll your 'R's or simply, pronounce the 'R' significantly. 4 Watch movies such as Trainspotting or Disney's Brave to familiarize yourself with the accent.", "Thus, the 'bogger' accent is the most Irish of the accents in Ireland, As it was adapted to speaking Gaelic only until recently. This accent needs, to some extend, to be copied by dublin people when attempting to speak the Irish language. That is not to say that the dublin accent is similar to the English accent. But it has about 400 years of speaking the English language to influence it. Whereas the 'bogger' accents formed when the people were speaking Gaelic.", "People from Northern Ireland have a Northern Ireland accent. People from Scotland have a Scottish accent. However a Glasgow-Scottish accent is different from an Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness or Dundee accent. Just as New York is different from Chicago, New Orleons or San Francisco. That is not to say that the dublin accent is similar to the English accent. But it has about 400 years of speaking the English language to influence it. Whereas the 'bogger' accents formed when the people were speaking Gaelic.", "Convention traces the influence of the English of England upon Scots to the 16th-century Reformation and to the introduction of printing. Printing arrived in London in 1476, but the first printing press was not introduced to Scotland for another 30 years. Scottish English results from language contact between Scots and the Standard English of England after the 17th century.", "Most Scottish people speak with a Scottish accent. People from Scotland and people from England, for instance, can both speak English, but each speaks with a different accent, which tells the listener where we come from. Speaking Scots is not the same as speaking English with a Scottish accent. This is because speaking in Scots means using many words, sayings, turns of phrase, meanings and grammar, found only in Scots. To find out if you speak Scots you should take a moment to click on the map and listen to people speaking Scots. The name Scots is the national name for Scottish dialects sometimes also known as ‘Doric’, ‘Lallans’ and ‘Scotch’, or by more local names such as ‘Buchan’, ‘Dundonian’, ‘Glesca’ or ‘Shetland’.", "Most people in Scotland speak with a Scottish accent. Speaking Scots is not the same as speaking with a Scottish accent. To find out if you speak Scots you should take a moment to click on the map and listen to people speaking Scots. " ], "url": [ "http://www.antimoon.com/forum/2005/6476.htm", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_accent", "http://www.wikihow.com/Talk-With-a-Scottish-Accent", "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_term_for_the_Irish_accent", "http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_term_for_the_Irish_accent", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_accent", "http://www.scotslanguage.com/books/view/2", "http://www.ayecan.com/what_is_scots.html" ] }

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[ "31" ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "The average age of a first-time buyer has risen to 31, according to Money’s exclusive research. Indeed, the majority only get onto the ladder after receiving help from their families. Many of their parents bought their first homes while in their twenties using 100% mortgages.", "First Time Home Buyers Are…. According to the 2009 American Housing Data survey, the average age of first-time home buyers was 34, while a report put out in 2012 by the National Association of Realtors estimates the average age for first-time home buyers at 31. So we’ve got a good 6-9 years ahead of us before we fall slightly behind our cohorts.", "In 1983, the average first-time buyer paid £17,021 for their home with a deposit of £1,021 and a mortgage of £16,000. The average borrower had an income of £8,316 and the average deposit as a percentage of income was 12pc.", "Today, the average first-time buyer spends £147,000 on their first home, with a 20pc deposit of £29,400 and a mortgage worth £117,600. The average income is £35,918 and the average deposit as a percentage of income is 82pc – eight times that of their parents in 1983.", "6:00AM BST 11 Sep 2012. Follow. The age at which the average prospective buyer expects to buy their first home is 35 years old, according to a survey by Post Office Mortgages. This compares to 28 years old ten years ago, and 30 years old five years ago. The Post Office said that in the early 1960s the average age was 24." ], "url": [ "http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/money/mortgage_and_property/article1567738.ece", "http://sweatingthebigstuff.com/average-age-of-firsttime-home-buyers/", "http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/borrowing/mortgages/10620187/First-time-buyers-in-golden-age-for-mortgage-support.html", "http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/borrowing/mortgages/10620187/First-time-buyers-in-golden-age-for-mortgage-support.html", "http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/9533491/Average-first-time-buyer-is-now-35-research-finds.html" ] }

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[ "The menisci are made of tough cartilage and conform to the surfaces of the bones upon which they rest." ]

{ "is_selected": [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 ], "passage_text": [ "Between the femur and the tibia are two pads, one on the medial (inner) side of the knee and one on the lateral (outer) side of the knee. Each of these pads is called a meniscus. The meniscus is made of fibrocartilage which gives it a rubbery texture. The knee is made up of the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (leg bone) which are held together by ligaments, and the patella (knee cap) which lies in the Quadriceps muscle in the front of the knee.", "In plural, the meniscus is referred to as menisci. Both are between the tibia, also called the shinbone, and the femur or thighbone. Menisci are further classified by their location. The medial meniscus is on the inside of the knee, supporting the femur’s rounded edge in the inside of the thigh. ", "In humans they are present in the knee, wrist, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and temporomandibular joints; in other animals they may be present in other joints. Generally, the term 'meniscus' is used to refer to the cartilage of the knee, either to the lateral or medial meniscus. Both are cartilaginous tissues that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion. Two surgeries of the meniscus are most common. Depending on the type and location of the tear, the patient's age, and physician's preference, injured menisci are usually either repaired or removed, in part or completely (meniscectomy).", "Meniscus tears are most commonly caused by trauma (athletic injuries) and the aging process (as we age our cartilage becomes brittle.) When the injury occurs in athletes, the patient typically describes a “popping” sensation in their knee when participating in a sporting event. Made up of cartilage, the wedges not only stabilize the knee, but also allow the joint to smoothly slide and move in many directions. When the meniscus is torn or damaged, you lose part that cushioning system; your weight is no longer applied evenly across your bones, so grinding and wearing occurs as bone meets bone.", "The menisci-the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus-are crescent-shaped bands of thick, rubbery cartilage attached to the shinbone (tibia). They act as shock absorbers and stabilize the knee. The medial meniscus is on the inner side of the knee joint. The lateral meniscus is on the outside of the knee. Meniscus tears can vary widely in size and severity. A meniscus can be split in half, ripped around its circumference in the shape of a C or left hanging by a thread to the knee joint.", "Both the covering of the bone within the joint and the meniscus are made of cartilage--this makes the issue a little confusing. People often say 'cartilage' to mean the meniscus (the wedges of cartilage between the bone) or to mean the joint surface (so-called articular cartilage which caps the ends of the bone). When people talk about a cartilage tear, they a talking about a meniscus tear.", "There are two menisci in your knee; each rests between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia). The menisci are made of tough cartilage and conform to the surfaces of the bones upon which they rest. One meniscus is on the inside of your knee; this is the medial meniscus. The other meniscus rests on the outside of your knee, the lateral meniscus. People often say 'cartilage' to mean the meniscus (the wedges of cartilage between the bone) or to mean the joint surface (so-called articular cartilage which caps the ends of the bone). When people talk about a cartilage tear, they a talking about a meniscus tear.", "Structure [edit]. The menisci of the knee are two pads of fibrocartilaginous tissue which serve to disperse friction in the knee joint between the lower leg (tibia) and the thigh (femur). Two surgeries of the meniscus are most common. Depending on the type and location of the tear, the patient's age, and physician's preference, injured menisci are usually either repaired or removed, in part or completely (meniscectomy).", "If surgery is indicated, your surgeon will recommend either a meniscus repair (repairing the tear) or a partial menisectomy (trimming and removing the torn or loose pieces of meniscus in your joint), based on your specific injury. Made up of cartilage, the wedges not only stabilize the knee, but also allow the joint to smoothly slide and move in many directions. 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