In law, debenture refers to a document which creates or acknowledges a debt. In corporate finance, it refers to an instrument used by companies to loan money. Debentures are generally transferable.
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The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a major city in the Italian region of Tuscany.
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Amitabh Bachchan is a prominent Indian movie actor and producer. He is best remembered for his Bollywood movies “Kasme Vaade,” “Namak Haraam,” “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna,” “Amar Akbar Anthony,” and “Kaala Patthar.”
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Shaun White is an American snowboarder and skateboarder. He is the first person to win the Olympic Halfpipe event twice. He also is the only person in the world that perform a "McTwist 1260," a snowboarding trick he invented.
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GM Foods are genetically modified to have more appealing properties or to be more practical. Some traits that are modified are resistance to insects and disease while growing, delayed ripening, better color, or larger growth. While this is good for businesses, the practice is highly controversial within some circles. There are health and safety concerns surrounding these foods.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X is a flight simulation game released in 2006. Players complete various flight missions such as flying a float plane or Boeing 747. The game features satellite imagery of 24,000 airports for a very accurate feel.
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Sandro Botticelli is the most famous Florentine painter during the Early Renaissance. Many of his paintings illustrate the groundbreaking thoughts of Neoplatinism.
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Questions about First Year Bachelor of Science, Second Year Bachelor of Science, and Third Year Bachelor of Science examinations.
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Rachael Ray is a celebrity chef and host of three shows on Food Network as well as a syndicated talk show called Rachael Ray. Questions about Rachael Ray can be directed here.
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The Bee Gees were formed in 1958 by three brothers Maurice, Barry and Robin Gibbs. Their genres are rock, pop, soft rock, disco and some soul. They have been active except for a six year hiatus. As singers-songwriters, the brothers wrote all their own hits, as well as writing and producing other hits for different artists. They have sold over 220 million records. Only five other artist/groups have sold more, and their awards are as impressive as the groups popularity. All questions about this group can be found here.
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Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy. Although raised intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for developing glaucoma, there is no set threshold for intraocular pressure that causes glaucoma. One person may develop nerve damage at a relatively low pressure, while another person may have high eye pressures for years and yet never develop damage. Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the optic nerve and resultant visual field loss, which can progress to blindness.
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Mel Gibson is an American actor best known for his Academy Award-winning role as star and director of "Braveheart." Later in his career, his reputation suffered from his alcoholism and several incidents of racist and sexist remarks.
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Sylvia Plath was an American poet and author. Two of her better known works are The Colossus and Other Poems and The Bell Jar. Plath died in 1963. It was ruled a suicide.
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The Escape Limited belongs to the compact crossover sport utility vehicle line manufactured by Ford Motor Company. Some of the notable features of this model are a 3.0 L V6 engine, color-coded bumpers and climate control mechanism.
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Chandigarh is an Indian city which serves as the capital of the states of Haryana and Punjab. It has a total area of around 44 square miles (114 square kilometers).
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Born February 23, 1994, Dakota Fanning is a child actress from Conyers, Georgia. She is also the older sister of actress Elle Fanning. Fanning is best known for her roles in I Am Sam and War of the Worlds.
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ExxonMobil is an American gas and oil company. ExxonMobil was founded on November 30, 1999 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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Old Navy is an American clothing store with over 1,000 locations. It is owned by The Gap and was established in 1994.
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Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico, USA. The city is the fourth largest city in the state with a total land area of 37.4 square miles (97 square kilometers) and a population of 75,764 (as of 2010).
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A monster truck is a pickup-styled truck commonly used in competition and famous sports entertainment. It is built with large suspension system and wheels, and is equipped with Remote Ignition Interruptor or remote shut-off switches.
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Over the last few decades, Taipei has undergone a major transformation. What was once considered a dirty and polluted city, is now a revamped and madeover destination. It is home to many temples, museums, and other tourist hot spots. This includes the National Palace Museum.
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Winston-Salem has hosted many early businesses. It is the originating city to Krispy Kreme donuts, Wachovia Bank, Camel cigarettes, Texas Pete hot sauce, and Piedmont Airlines. It has also been home to poets Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou.
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Monster Energy Drinks have a high caffeine content and are intended to give energy.
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These questions are about the supermarket chain Publix. This chain operates throughout the southeastern United States and is headquartered in Florida.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian actress and a former Miss World title-holder. She initially worked as a model and later gained fame when she won the Miss World title in 1994.
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Appetizers are at the heart of casual get-togethers, Superbowl parties, cocktail parties and starter courses for meals.
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Also called reduction mammaplasty, breast reduction is a surgical procedure which involves the removal of skin, fat, glandular tissues, and breast implants in order to reduce the size of the breasts.
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Scarlett Johansson is an American actress. She was born on November 22 1984 in New York and started her acting career in 1994 in the film ""North."" She has starred in various popular movies such as Home Alone 3, Lost In Translation, Girl With The Pearl Earring, The Spongebob Squarepants Movie and The Avengers.
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The Volvo S70 was a mid-size executive car manufactured by the Sweden-based automaker Volvo Cars from 1998-2000. This model was equipped with revolutionized electronic brake modulation that helped optimize the brakes during normal stops.
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Okra is a small green vegetable that is prominent in southern American cuisine. It is commonly used in dishes such as gumbo.
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