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The "Safety in Paradise" video, which rolls out on Air New Zealand flights at the end of February, is beautifully shot and certainly cheerful and fun. ||||| It was filmed in the Cook Islands -- home to several stunning beaches -- and coincides with the 50th anniversary of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit franchise.
Where was the "Safety in Paradise" video shot? The Cook Islands
The "Safety in Paradise" video, which rolls out on Air New Zealand flights at the end of February, is beautifully shot and certainly cheerful and fun. ||||| The models include Ariel Meredith, Chrissy Teigen, Hannah Davis and Jessica Gomes.
Where was the "Safety in Paradise" video shot? The Cook Islands
"It seems that suddenly they are saying that my sexuality is all that matters about me," one critic, Massey University lecturer and feminist commentator Deborah Russell told the Sydney Morning Herald. ||||| From the negative corner, while some commented they were appalled Air New Zealand would be so sexist, others said the Sports Illustrated version just isn't all that clever -- a disappointing follow up to the airline's creative safety videos of the past.
Where was the "Safety in Paradise" video shot? The Cook Islands
From the negative corner, while some commented they were appalled Air New Zealand would be so sexist, others said the Sports Illustrated version just isn't all that clever -- a disappointing follow up to the airline's creative safety videos of the past. ||||| "It seems that suddenly they are saying that my sexuality is all that matters about me," one critic, Massey University lecturer and feminist commentator Deborah Russell told the Sydney Morning Herald.
Who were the people that opposed Air New Zealand's decisions? Deborah Russel and the media who saw the video as sexist
"It seems that suddenly they are saying that my sexuality is all that matters about me," one critic, Massey University lecturer and feminist commentator Deborah Russell told the Sydney Morning Herald. ||||| It was filmed in the Cook Islands -- home to several stunning beaches -- and coincides with the 50th anniversary of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit franchise.
Who were the people that opposed Air New Zealand's decisions? Deborah Russel and the media who saw the video as sexist
Social media reaction to the video was predictably mixed, though the majority of commenters on Facebook and Twitter appeared to support the video -- and the women in it. ||||| Christie Brinkley makes a cameo.
Who were the people that opposed Air New Zealand's decisions? Deborah Russel and the media who saw the video as sexist
After killing the local priest , a voodoo curse begins to raise the dead to feed on the living in retribution . ||||| The researchers on the island are killed by the newly risen zombies , except for Jenny , the daughter of a scientist couple .
What are the deads called who feed on the living in retribution? Zombies
After killing the local priest , a voodoo curse begins to raise the dead to feed on the living in retribution . ||||| Arming themselves with weapons left behind by the long dead research team , they make their stand as the dead once again rise .
What are the deads called who feed on the living in retribution? Zombies
Taking shelter in the remains of the old research facilities medical quarters they are soon joined by Chuck , the only surviving hiker . ||||| After accidentally reviving the curse , the dead once again return to kill any who trespass on their island .
What are the deads called who feed on the living in retribution? Zombies
The speech was about public-spirited citizens who, to the neglect of their own interests, came to assist the ends of justice, and fellow-creatures in misfortune. ||||| But when there is good in a man, I, personally, want to know it, and when gentlemen like yourself, of your standing in this city, come here to speak a good word for a man, we would stultify the purpose of justice if we did not listen.
What was the beginning of the judge's speech mainly about? People who neglect their own interests for others
The speech was about public-spirited citizens who, to the neglect of their own interests, came to assist the ends of justice, and fellow-creatures in misfortune. ||||| Their numbers showed that the friends of the young man had been many.
What was the beginning of the judge's speech mainly about? People who neglect their own interests for others
Mr. Thorndike felt a certain twinge of disappointment. ||||| He was moving out of the railed enclosure when Andrews called him by name.
What was the beginning of the judge's speech mainly about? People who neglect their own interests for others
Potential energy can be transferred into motion. ||||| Objects have potential energy due to their position.
How does potential energy exist and change? Through gravity
Objects have potential energy due to their position. ||||| Once the leaf is on the ground, it has no more potential unless it is lifted back up.
How does potential energy exist and change? Through gravity
For example, leaves on trees have potential energy because they could fall. ||||| A leaf on a tree branch has potential energy.
How does potential energy exist and change? Through gravity
As he set them on the table, Babette noticed that across one of his hands, which were much smaller and whiter than those of his brothers, there ran a dull red scar that looked as if he had had a bad cut there. ||||| The youngest son produced a bottle containing the thin acid wine of the country, and another of spirits.
Who has a scar across one of his hands? The younger son
The youngest son produced a bottle containing the thin acid wine of the country, and another of spirits. ||||| A thick red curtain hung over the door, and a cheery log fire burnt in the stove.
Who has a scar across one of his hands? The younger son
Then they all sat down, excepting the old mother, who busied herself in waiting on them. ||||| A man and woman sat over it; the man, a tall, repulsive-looking creature, with unkempt hair and matted beard, his age apparently about fifty.
Who has a scar across one of his hands? The younger son
A man and woman sat over it; the man, a tall, repulsive-looking creature, with unkempt hair and matted beard, his age apparently about fifty. ||||| The woman looked seventy or more.
Who appears to be older, the woman or the man? The woman
The woman looked seventy or more. ||||| Then they all sat down, excepting the old mother, who busied herself in waiting on them.
Who appears to be older, the woman or the man? The woman
A thick red curtain hung over the door, and a cheery log fire burnt in the stove. ||||| She spread a coarse cloth on the wooden table, and when all was ready, lifted a large black saucepan from the stove and turned out a smoking, savoury-looking stew.
Who appears to be older, the woman or the man? The woman
Mrs. Bolton was certainly not addicted to papistical observances, nor was she at all likely to recommend the seclusion of her daughter in a convent. ||||| All her religious doctrines were those of the Low Church.
Whose religious doctrines were those of the Low Church? Mrs Bolton
All her religious doctrines were those of the Low Church. ||||| Superstition was as strong with her as with any self-flagellated nun.
Whose religious doctrines were those of the Low Church? Mrs Bolton
But she had a tendency to arrive at similar results by other means. ||||| Superstition was as strong with her as with any self-flagellated nun.
Whose religious doctrines were those of the Low Church? Mrs Bolton
Mrs. Bolton was certainly not addicted to papistical observances, nor was she at all likely to recommend the seclusion of her daughter in a convent. ||||| Superstition was as strong with her as with any self-flagellated nun.
Who was as superstitious as any self-flagellated nun? Mrs Bolton
Superstition was as strong with her as with any self-flagellated nun. ||||| But all sensual gratifications were wicked in her sight.
Who was as superstitious as any self-flagellated nun? Mrs Bolton
All of which Robert Bolton understood better even than did his father when he gave the above advice in reference to this lover. ||||| She was so afraid of the world, the flesh, and the devil, that she would fain shut up her child so as to keep her from the reach of all evil.
Who was as superstitious as any self-flagellated nun? Mrs Bolton
They were first deployed by the Marines in Iraq in 2007 after 18 years and $20 billion in development. ||||| The Army began developing the Osprey in 1982, though the program was nearly scrapped in 1989 when then-Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney sought to cancel it because of ballooning costs.
From the time the Army began developing the Osprey in 1982 to when the Army first used it, how much money was spent in development? $20 Billion
They were first deployed by the Marines in Iraq in 2007 after 18 years and $20 billion in development. ||||| Questions were raised about the safety of the Osprey after two crashes, including one in 1992 at a Marine Corps air base in Virginia that killed the crew.
From the time the Army began developing the Osprey in 1982 to when the Army first used it, how much money was spent in development? $20 Billion
Questions were raised about the safety of the Osprey after two crashes, including one in 1992 at a Marine Corps air base in Virginia that killed the crew. ||||| The extent of their injuries was not immediately known.
From the time the Army began developing the Osprey in 1982 to when the Army first used it, how much money was spent in development? $20 Billion
He jerked poor little Tibo possibly a trifle more ruthlessly than necessary even at the pace Bukawai set; but the old witch-doctor, an outcast from the society of man, diseased, shunned, hated, feared, was far from possessing an angelic temper. ||||| Shrewd, cunning, cruel, vindictive, was Bukawai, the witch-doctor.
Who is the child Bukawai dragged through the cave? Tibo
Shrewd, cunning, cruel, vindictive, was Bukawai, the witch-doctor. ||||| Nature had given him few of the kindlier characteristics of man, and these few Fate had eradicated entirely.
Who is the child Bukawai dragged through the cave? Tibo
After what seemed an eternity to Tibo, they arrived at the mouth of a cave between two rocky hills. ||||| The opening was low and narrow.
Who is the child Bukawai dragged through the cave? Tibo
The floor was comparatively smooth, for the dirt which lay thick upon it had been trodden and tramped by many feet until few inequalities remained. ||||| The passage was tortuous, and as it was very dark and the walls rough and rocky, Tibo was scratched and bruised from the many bumps he received.
Were the walls and the floor of the cave smooth? The floor was smooth, the walls were rough and rocky
The passage was tortuous, and as it was very dark and the walls rough and rocky, Tibo was scratched and bruised from the many bumps he received. ||||| Bukawai replaced the saplings and seizing Tibo roughly by the arm, dragged him along a narrow, rocky passage.
Were the walls and the floor of the cave smooth? The floor was smooth, the walls were rough and rocky
Shrewd, cunning, cruel, vindictive, was Bukawai, the witch-doctor. ||||| After what seemed an eternity to Tibo, they arrived at the mouth of a cave between two rocky hills.
Were the walls and the floor of the cave smooth? The floor was smooth, the walls were rough and rocky
It explains the motion of objects not only on Earth but in outer space as well. ||||| Newtons law had a huge impact on how people thought about the universe.
How does Newton's law affect how people think about the universe? It explains the motion of objects not only on Earth but in outer space as well
Newtons law had a huge impact on how people thought about the universe. ||||| That means gravity affects all objects in the universe.
How does Newton's law affect how people think about the universe? It explains the motion of objects not only on Earth but in outer space as well
Universal gravitation means that all objects are affected by gravity in the same way. ||||| Universal gravitation also means that while Earth exerts a pull on you, you exert a pull on Earth.
How does Newton's law affect how people think about the universe? It explains the motion of objects not only on Earth but in outer space as well
Soon after the battle , a huge monolith that resembled a proud sauropod , having life-sized Sharptooth teeth arranged around his neck , came out of the ground during an earthquake . ||||| The dinosaurs called it `` Saurus Rock '' .
What is the name of the huge monolith? Saurus Rock
Soon after the battle , a huge monolith that resembled a proud sauropod , having life-sized Sharptooth teeth arranged around his neck , came out of the ground during an earthquake . ||||| The legend also states that if anyone damages the monolith , bad luck would descend upon the valley .
What is the name of the huge monolith? Saurus Rock
The legend also states that if anyone damages the monolith , bad luck would descend upon the valley . ||||| He tells his friends this , narrating an apparently extemporaneous legend to support his assumption .
What is the name of the huge monolith? Saurus Rock
He was survived by his wife and twin son and daughter, Jean and Catherine, who hold the copyrights to his work. ||||| The second was an unfinished novel, The First Man (1995), which Camus was writing before he died.
Who survived Camus after his death? His wife and twin son and daughter
The second was an unfinished novel, The First Man (1995), which Camus was writing before he died. ||||| In August 2011, the Milan newspaper Corriere della Sera reported a theory that the writer had been the victim of a Soviet plot, but Camus's biographer, Olivier Todd, did not consider it credible.
Who survived Camus after his death? His wife and twin son and daughter
Camus was buried in the Lourmarin Cemetery, Lourmarin, Vaucluse, France. ||||| There is scholarly debate as to the relationship between the two books.
Who survived Camus after his death? His wife and twin son and daughter
The novel was an autobiographical work about his childhood in Algeria. ||||| The second was an unfinished novel, The First Man (1995), which Camus was writing before he died.
What was "The first Man" mainly about? It was an autobiography about Camus's childhood in Algeria
The second was an unfinished novel, The First Man (1995), which Camus was writing before he died. ||||| In August 2011, the Milan newspaper Corriere della Sera reported a theory that the writer had been the victim of a Soviet plot, but Camus's biographer, Olivier Todd, did not consider it credible.
What was "The first Man" mainly about? It was an autobiography about Camus's childhood in Algeria
In August 2011, the Milan newspaper Corriere della Sera reported a theory that the writer had been the victim of a Soviet plot, but Camus's biographer, Olivier Todd, did not consider it credible. ||||| Camus was buried in the Lourmarin Cemetery, Lourmarin, Vaucluse, France.
What was "The first Man" mainly about? It was an autobiography about Camus's childhood in Algeria
Einstein married Elsa Lowenthal on 2 June 1919, after having had a relationship with her since 1912. ||||| In 1935, Elsa Einstein was diagnosed with heart and kidney problems; she died in December 1936.
Einstein and Elsa were married for? 17 years
In 1935, Elsa Einstein was diagnosed with heart and kidney problems; she died in December 1936. ||||| She was a first cousin maternally and a second cousin paternally.
Einstein and Elsa were married for? 17 years
They divorced on 14 February 1919, having lived apart for five years. ||||| In letters revealed in 2015, Einstein wrote to his early love, Marie Winteler, about his marriage and his still strong feelings for Marie.
Einstein and Elsa were married for? 17 years
Einstein and Maric married in January 1903. ||||| They divorced on 14 February 1919, having lived apart for five years.
How long did Albert Einstein's parents' marriage last? 16 years
They divorced on 14 February 1919, having lived apart for five years. ||||| Einstein spoke about a "misguided love" and a "missed life" regarding his love for Marie.
How long did Albert Einstein's parents' marriage last? 16 years
Their second son, Eduard, was born in Zurich in July 1910. ||||| Einstein spoke about a "misguided love" and a "missed life" regarding his love for Marie.
How long did Albert Einstein's parents' marriage last? 16 years
Timothy likes to play sports. ||||| He spends his time after school playing basketball and baseball.
What does Andrew eat? Cookies
He spends his time after school playing basketball and baseball. ||||| If he is a good boy his mom, Mrs. Smith, sometimes gives him milk and cookies.
What does Andrew eat? Cookies
Mandy's favorite class at school is art. ||||| When Andrew goes home after baseball, he likes to eat a snack.
What does Andrew eat? Cookies
(CNN) -- German art collector Cornelius Gurlitt, whose nearly priceless collection was confiscated because it was suspected to contain pieces looted by the Nazis, died Tuesday and left the masterpieces to a Swiss museum. ||||| Gurlitt had undergone major heart surgery and was hospitalized for many weeks, his representative said in a statement.
Who was the German art collector that had undergone major heart surgery? Cornelius Gurlitt
Gurlitt had undergone major heart surgery and was hospitalized for many weeks, his representative said in a statement. ||||| The court that was handling the investigation proceedings will now function as an estate court in the case.
Who was the German art collector that had undergone major heart surgery? Cornelius Gurlitt
The news came as a surprise, the museum said Wednesday, because Gurlitt had never had any connection to it. ||||| Under the agreement, works owned by Gurlitt that were not under suspicion were returned to him.
Who was the German art collector that had undergone major heart surgery? Cornelius Gurlitt
Intelligence agencies under the Department of Defense account for approximately 80 percent of all U.S. spending for intelligence, including some that supports a national customer base and some that supports specific Defense Department or military service needs. ||||| As they are housed in the Defense Department, these agencies are keenly attentive to the military's strategic and tactical requirements.
What percentage of intelligence spending do these intelligence agencies housed under the Department of Defense receive and why? They receive 80% and are very attentive to the military's strategic and tactical requirements
Intelligence agencies under the Department of Defense account for approximately 80 percent of all U.S. spending for intelligence, including some that supports a national customer base and some that supports specific Defense Department or military service needs. ||||| As an independent agency, it collects, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence from all sources.
What percentage of intelligence spending do these intelligence agencies housed under the Department of Defense receive and why? They receive 80% and are very attentive to the military's strategic and tactical requirements
As an independent agency, it collects, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence from all sources. ||||| The CIA's number one customer is the president of the United States, who also has the authority to direct it to conduct covert operations.
What percentage of intelligence spending do these intelligence agencies housed under the Department of Defense receive and why? They receive 80% and are very attentive to the military's strategic and tactical requirements
The National Security Act of 1947 created the position of Director of Central Intelligence (DCI). ||||| The DCI is confirmed by the Senate but is not technically a member of the president's cabinet.
True or False: The National Security Act of 1947 created a new position in the President's Cabinet. False
The DCI is confirmed by the Senate but is not technically a member of the president's cabinet. ||||| This responsibility gives many the false impression that the DCI has line authority over the heads of these agencies and has the power to shift resources within these budgets as the need arises.
True or False: The National Security Act of 1947 created a new position in the President's Cabinet. False
As an independent agency, it collects, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence from all sources. ||||| Independent from the departments of Defense, State, Justice, and other policy departments, the DCI heads the U.S.intelligence community and provides intelligence to federal entities.
True or False: The National Security Act of 1947 created a new position in the President's Cabinet. False
The doctor first came to the attention of many around Washington when The Daily Caller, a conservative website, published a report shortly before the November 2012 election citing several Dominican women who claimed they'd had sex with Menendez for money. ||||| While that part of the story died down, the episode raised questions about why and how Menendez admittedly flew to the Dominican Republic three times in 2010 on Melgen's private plane.
.What is Menendez suspected of doing when he flew on Melgen's private jet? Flew to the Dominican Republic 3 times
The doctor first came to the attention of many around Washington when The Daily Caller, a conservative website, published a report shortly before the November 2012 election citing several Dominican women who claimed they'd had sex with Menendez for money. ||||| Both members of the federal Health and Human Services department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation took part in the search, which FBI Special Agent Michael Leverock said was the second at the same Melgen clinic -- the other coming last January.
.What is Menendez suspected of doing when he flew on Melgen's private jet? Flew to the Dominican Republic 3 times
With yellow crime tape strung up outside, men and women lugged box after box of materials from Melgen's West Palm Beach office into awaiting minivans. ||||| And in March, Dominican police announced three women had been paid to claim -- falsely -- that they had sex with Menendez.
.What is Menendez suspected of doing when he flew on Melgen's private jet? Flew to the Dominican Republic 3 times
(OPRAH.com) -- Chris Rock is an Emmy-winning comedian, devoted husband and loving father --but it's time to get to know a new side of this funnyman. ||||| Because women spend so much time and money on their hair, Rock says men are forced to adopt a hands-off policy.
Chris Rock's research found out that Women spend too much time and money on what? Their hair
(OPRAH.com) -- Chris Rock is an Emmy-winning comedian, devoted husband and loving father --but it's time to get to know a new side of this funnyman. ||||| "You cannot touch a black woman's hair.
Chris Rock's research found out that Women spend too much time and money on what? Their hair
It's a detour he took after an innocent carpool ride left Rock with an idea he just couldn't shake. ||||| You are conditioned not to even go there," he says.
Chris Rock's research found out that Women spend too much time and money on what? Their hair
She wants to investigate the curious case of Sanjay Singhania , a notable city businessman , who is reported to have anterograde amnesia . ||||| Her professor denies access to Sanjay's records as it is currently under criminal investigation .
Who denies Sunita access to Sanjay's records, who is reported to have anterograde amnesia, because they are under criminal investigation? Sunita's professor
Her professor denies access to Sanjay's records as it is currently under criminal investigation . ||||| Police Inspector Arjun Yadav , on the case of the serial murders , tracks Sanjay down to his flat and attacks and disables him .
Who denies Sunita access to Sanjay's records, who is reported to have anterograde amnesia, because they are under criminal investigation? Sunita's professor
The owner of Kalpana's advertising firm misinterprets this as a romantic advance , and in view of a possible lucrative Air Voice ad campaign and other benefits , encourages Kalpana to accept the overture . ||||| Sanjay Singhania is shown as the owner of the Air Voice mobile telephone company .
Who denies Sunita access to Sanjay's records, who is reported to have anterograde amnesia, because they are under criminal investigation? Sunita's professor
While the Base Ball writers of the cities which comprise the Southern Association have no organized membership similar to the Base Ball Writers' Association of the major leagues and the organizations which are best known as the class AA leagues, they are a clever, hard-working group of young men, who have labored in season and out of season, not only to build up Base Ball but to build it up on the right lines. ||||| Experience of more than a quarter of a century has most abundantly proved that the standard of Base Ball has steadily been elevated.
The writers of which Association are said to have elevated the standard of Base Ball over the past 25 years? Southern
Experience of more than a quarter of a century has most abundantly proved that the standard of Base Ball has steadily been elevated. ||||| Later there came a season when the commercial end of the game tended to encroach upon the limits of the pastime.
The writers of which Association are said to have elevated the standard of Base Ball over the past 25 years? Southern
It is a present condition which speaks for itself. ||||| This has been repressed in the last two seasons and to-day the morale of Base Ball is of a higher type than it ever has been in the history of the pastime.
The writers of which Association are said to have elevated the standard of Base Ball over the past 25 years? Southern
Jebediah turns down his offer to pull the train because of his age , and returns to the roundhouse . ||||| Farnsworth and Pete turn down their offers to pull the train .
Which trains refuse to rescue the stranded birthday train? Farnsworth
Farnsworth and Pete turn down their offers to pull the train . ||||| During her journey , Georgia breaks down and is taken back to the roundhouse by Doc .
Which trains refuse to rescue the stranded birthday train? Farnsworth
A clown named Rollo leads the toys into the train , including Stretch , a basketball player ; Missy , a ballerina ; a Handy Pandy , a panda ; Perky , an elephant ; and Grumpella , a stuffed bird . ||||| Meanwhile , Tillie asks the tower to rescue the stranded train , but he insists that Tillie will never do the job .
Which trains refuse to rescue the stranded birthday train? Farnsworth
The Scots were Gaelic-speaking immigrants from the north of Ireland. ||||| Little is recorded about this group, but they were probably the ancestors of the Gododdin, whose feats are told in a seventh-century Old Welsh manuscript.
What languages were spoken in old time Scotland that are listed in the article? Gaelic
The Scots were Gaelic-speaking immigrants from the north of Ireland. ||||| Roman legions encountered the strongholds of the Castle Rock and Arthur's Seat, held by a tribe of ancient Britons known as the Votadini.
What languages were spoken in old time Scotland that are listed in the article? Gaelic
Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of habitation here as long ago as 900 b.c. ||||| 78–84, where they met a fierce group called the Picts, whom they drove north.
What languages were spoken in old time Scotland that are listed in the article? Gaelic
Said Riggs: "We use lofty phrases such as 'with justice for all,' when we talk about our legal system. ||||| That phrase is etched on our U.S. Supreme Court building.
What phrase is etched on our U.S. Supreme Court building? With Justice For All
Said Riggs: "We use lofty phrases such as 'with justice for all,' when we talk about our legal system. ||||| Many are senior citizens.
What phrase is etched on our U.S. Supreme Court building? With Justice For All
In his honor, The Oxley Foundation donated $200,000 to expand a client hot line. ||||| R.H. Harbaugh, foundation trustee and a colleague of Athens at the Conner & Winters law firm, said his mentor had "a special interest in people who could not afford legal services.
What phrase is etched on our U.S. Supreme Court building? With Justice For All
What do you think you could have called the mess your younger sister created? ||||| Thats right, it is a mixture.
What your sister created, what is it called? A mixture
What do you think you could have called the mess your younger sister created? ||||| How will you do this?
What your sister created, what is it called? A mixture
Oh no! ||||| You sort them by size and shape until they are each back into their specific place in the tray.
What your sister created, what is it called? A mixture
The free legal assistance hotline, operated in coordination with Texas Rural Legal Aid and volunteer lawyers from across the state, will be available from 8 a.m. ||||| to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m.
What is the availability of the free legal assistance hotline? 8 am to 8pm Monday through Thursday
The free legal assistance hotline, operated in coordination with Texas Rural Legal Aid and volunteer lawyers from across the state, will be available from 8 a.m. ||||| to 6 p.m.
What is the availability of the free legal assistance hotline? 8 am to 8pm Monday through Thursday
daily, and will be open this weekend, Andreas said. ||||| People seeking assistance must provide identification proving they reside in the area.
What is the availability of the free legal assistance hotline? 8 am to 8pm Monday through Thursday
Roughly a third of the employers studied appeared to have discriminated against women or minorities in at least one job category, the authors said The study was based on information collected from employers by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 1990 through 1999 on so-called EEO-1 forms. ||||| About 22,000 employers were identified as "hard core" discriminators.
If a third of the employees were projected to be discriminatory, how many were not discriminatory? Two-thirds
Roughly a third of the employers studied appeared to have discriminated against women or minorities in at least one job category, the authors said The study was based on information collected from employers by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 1990 through 1999 on so-called EEO-1 forms. ||||| The husband-and-wife team of Alfred W. and Ruth G. Blumrosen then looked at how many women or minority workers a company employed in different job categories compared with how many were employed at other companies in the same industry in the same geographic area.
If a third of the employees were projected to be discriminatory, how many were not discriminatory? Two-thirds
The study also found rising employment for women and minorities, suggesting significant progress in the workplace. ||||| Women and minorities appear to be benefiting from greater employment opportunities in the United States, but discrimination remains a significant problem, according to a study to be released today by two professors at the Rutgers School of Law in Newark.
If a third of the employees were projected to be discriminatory, how many were not discriminatory? Two-thirds
A plot against his life was revealed, and one of his officers, Philotas, was executed for failing to alert Alexander. ||||| The death of the son necessitated the death of the father, and thus Parmenion, who had been charged with guarding the treasury at Ecbatana, was assassinated at Alexander's command, to prevent attempts at vengeance.
Was Philotas's father killed because he was? The death of the son necessitated the death of the father
A plot against his life was revealed, and one of his officers, Philotas, was executed for failing to alert Alexander. ||||| During this time, Alexander adopted some elements of Persian dress and customs at his court, notably the custom of proskynesis, either a symbolic kissing of the hand, or prostration on the ground, that Persians showed to their social superiors.
Was Philotas's father killed because he was? The death of the son necessitated the death of the father
Callisthenes had fallen out of favor by leading the opposition to the attempt to introduce proskynesis. ||||| His official historian, Callisthenes of Olynthus, was implicated in the plot; however, historians have yet to reach a consensus regarding this involvement.
Was Philotas's father killed because he was? The death of the son necessitated the death of the father
After the assassination of Perdiccas in 321 BC, Macedonian unity collapsed, and 40 years of war between "The Successors" (Diadochi) ensued before the Hellenistic world settled into four stable power blocks: Ptolemaic Egypt, Selucid Mesopotamia and Central Asia, Attalid Anatolia, and Antigonid Macedon. ||||| In the process, both Alexander IV and Philip III were murdered.
What leads to both Alexander IV and Philip III getting murdered? After the assassination of Perdiccas in 321 BC, Macedonian unity collapsed, and 40 years of war between "The Successors" (Diadochi) ensued before the Hellenistic world settled into four stable power blocks