Industrial electricity and electronics refers to a trade which involves electrical wiring for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Strategic placements of wires and logic-boards installations are part of this profession.
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Australian Shepherds are first used to herd sheep. However, with their friendly and intelligent personality, the popularity of the Aussies as a family pet is rising. This category has questions relating to this breed’s features and temperament.
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The Great Society was a war on poverty led by Lyndon B Johnson. It involved many public programs to better society and help bring the American population out of poverty.
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The British alternative rock band Coldplay consists of four members - Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. The band currently has seven Grammy awards. Coldplay has released four albums - 'Parachutes', 'A Rush of Blood to the Head', 'X&Y' and 'Viva La Vida'.
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Mistletoe lives as a parasite on trees and shrubs. Although a detriment to the host, it has an important positive effect on the biodiversity of the area. Mistletoe also has medicinal uses. It is most commonly known as a Christmas decoration, and the tradition goes that couples standing under it should kiss.
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Questions and information about Australian explorers George Bass and Matthew Flinders.
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Strattera is the brand name of the atomoxetine drug sold in the United States. It is a medication used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can improve concentration, emotional control and attention span.
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This category contains all questions regarding the NBA team the Detroit Pistons including playoff history, team history, and past or present players.
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The Pearl is a novella by John Steinbeck. Ask questions about the characters, themes, motifs and many more subjects to do with this novella.
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Morgan Freeman is an American film director, actor and narrator. Freeman first appeared in the film “Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow?”, and starred in box office hits such as “Bruce Almighty”, “Batman Begins” and “Deep Impact”.
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Lesotho is a landlocked country and enclave in Africa. It is completely surrounded by South Africa. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations after being granted independence from the UK on October 4, 1966.
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This small 4-stringed instrument originated in Hawaii and was based on Portuguese instruments. The instrument has seen a recent resurgence in popularity as more mainstream musicians have incorporated it into their repertoire.
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The Australian flag consists of the Union Flag in the upper left corner with the Commonwealth Star beneath it. To the right of that are stars representing the Southern Cross constellation. This design was adopted in 1903. Questions about the Australian flag can be directed here.
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The Bronx is the northernmost borough in New York City. It is 42 square miles. The area took a decline in the 1920s and 30s due to gang activity during prohibition. The area continued to decline through the 1980s, and was considered one of the most neglected areas of the United States. Revitalization began in the late 1990s, and the area is now growing again.
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The Toyota MR2 was a two-seat, rear-wheel drive (RWD) sports car manufactured by Central Motors, a member of Toyota Group. Produced in 1984-2007, this model featured transverse-mounted I4 engines and McPherson strut rear and front suspensions.
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The French Open one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held over two weeks between late May and early June in Paris, France, at the Stade Roland Garros. It is the only Grand Slam tournament held on a clay court.
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American film and theater actor Kevin Bacon was noted for his roles like “Footloose”, “Apollo 13” and “Friday the 13th”. Bacon was regarded as one of the greatest actors who never received nomination for Academy Award.
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American author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry is known for his short stories. They are recognized for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings.
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The best-of-seven elimination tournament between the 16 Divisions in the Eastern and Western Conference that decide the final-four teams who will play in the NBA Conference Finals.
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The common daisy is a herbaceous plant of the genus Bellis perennis and is native to the Americas. Questions in this category are all about daisies, including propagation, planting, maintenance, trouble shooting, harvesting, and enjoyment, as well as their regions, growing conditions,light requirements, and more.
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NIMS provides a structured framework for incident management to all first responders in the United States. NIMS stems from Homeland Security Presidential Directive #5 (HSPD-5) policy which mandates the US government to treat crisis management and consequence management as a single, integrated function—rather than as two separate functions. The most famous quote associated with the approval and subsequent development of NIMS is from then US Dept of Homeland Security Sec. Tom Ridge who stated, “One mission, one team, one fight” is the guiding purpose behind the framework.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is when a person has chronic bronchitis or emphysema. They have shortness of breath, and often need medications and supplemental oxygen.
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The Nissan Pulsar was a compact car manufactured by Nissan from 1978 to 2007, when it was succeeded in all markets by the Nissan Tiida. Some of the car’s models were marketed as the Nissan Almera and the Nissan Sunny.
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VBNET is an object-oriented programming (OOP) language developed by Microsoft. It is the .NET version of Visual Basic, which supports OOP concepts like aggregation, modularity, abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism.
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Nirvana was an American rock band formed in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic. Their hit songs include “About a Girl” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” By 2002, the band has sold more than 50 million records worldwide.
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HDFC Bank offers a wide range of personal banking services, NRI Services and finance products including savings and current.
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Austin Mahone is a 15-Year old singer who became famous in 2011 after uploading clips to Youtube for his music. He is compared to Justin Bieber for achieving fame by the same way and has released 2 hit singles so far.
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The Cressida was a mid-size luxury car manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation in December 1976-February 1993. Throughout its production history, the Cressida used different engine types such as L-series (diesel), R-series (gasoline), G-series and M-series.
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A solar flare is a sudden eruption of energy near the sun's surface. It causes a burst of brightening over sections of the surface.
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Big Brother is a reality TV show wherein a group of people live together in a big house isolated from the outside world yet continuously watched by TV cameras. Each Big Brother series lasts for more or less three months.
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