topics.adhoc.451-550.txt

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<num> Number: 451 
<title> What is a Bengals cat? 

<desc> Description: 
Provide information on the Bengal cat breed.

<narr> Narrative: 
Item should include any information on the 
Bengal cat breed, including description, origin, 
characteristics, breeding program, names of 
breeders and catteries carrying bengals.
References which discuss bengal clubs only are
not relevant.  Discussions of bengal tigers are 
not relevant.

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<num> Number: 452 
<title> do beavers live in salt water 

<desc> Description: 
Describe the normal habitat for beavers; note
exceptions, if any.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents describe the habitat range 
as well as references to specific areas and 
bodies of water.

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<num> Number: 453 
<title> hunger 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss organizations/groups
that are aiding in the eradication of the worldwide
hunger problem.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents contain the name of any 
organization or group that is attempting to
relieve the hunger problem in the world.  
Documents that address the problem only without
providing names of organizations/groups that
are working on hunger are irrelevant.

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<num> Number: 454 
<title> parkinson's disease 

<desc> Description: 
What are the symptoms and treatment of
Parkinson's Disease, and what segments
of the population have this disease?

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents discussing research projects
and funding for research projects were
considered relevant only when clinical
trials were included.  Documents
regarding legislation which discussed
funding and programs were considered
irrelevant. 
 
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<num> Number: 455 
<title> whan did Jackie Robinson appear at his first game 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that indicate when Jackie Robinson made 
his major league debut.

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document must contain the year that Jackie
Robinson broke into major league baseball.

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<num> Number: 456 
<title> is the world going to end 2000 

<desc> Description: 
Identify individuals or groups predicting
the end of the world in the year 2000.

<narr> Narrative: 
References to the apocalypse are taken
as equivalent to "end of the world" and
are therefore relevant.  Documents that 
give imprecise references to "those who 
believe...", for example, are not relevant.  

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<num> Number: 457 
<title> CHEVROLET TRUCKS 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that address the types of Chevrolet 
trucks available.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents must contain information such as:
the length, weight, cargo size, wheelbase, horsepower, 
cost, etc.

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<num> Number: 458 
<title> fasting 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss fasting for religious reasons.

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document discusses fasting as related to 
periods of religious significance.  Relevant documents 
should state the reason for fasting and the benefits to
be derived.   

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<num> Number: 459 
<title> when can a lender foreclose on property 

<desc> Description: 
Identify documents which state the circumstances
under which a lender can legally foreclose on a
property.

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will include the statutes
under which a lender can foreclose on a property,
the appeal process available to the property
owner, the maximum amount the property can be sold
for and any mitigating or legal options available
to the property owner to stall the sale by the 
lender. 

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<num> Number: 460 
<title> Who was Moses? 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss the biblical figure
of Moses.

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document includes any information 
concerning Moses and his deeds regarding the 
Israelites.

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<num> Number: 461 
<title> lava lamps 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss the origin or
operation of lava lamps.

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document must contain information 
on the origin or the operation of the lava 
lamp.

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<num> Number: 462 
<title> real estate and new jersey 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that contain residential 
real estate listings within New Jersey.

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents containing realtor data such
as point of contact, address, web site
or email address are considered as a 
real estate listing are are relevant. 
Listings of commercial real estate for
sale or auction are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 463 
<title> tartin 

<desc> Description: 
Find information on Scottish tartans:
their history, current use, how they
are made, and how to wear them.

<narr> Narrative: 
Simple listings of clan/tartan names or 
price lists are not relevant.  Pictures 
or descriptions of individual plaids are 
not relevant unless accompanied by history
of their development.

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<num> Number: 464 
<title> nativityscenes 

<desc> Description: 
Identify U.S. cities or states that have 
banned displays of the nativity scene.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents will identify those
U.S. cities or states which have banned
the display of the nativity scene.  
Documents which reveal the reasoning 
behind the banning are also relevant
as well as any effort to do away with
the ban.

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<num> Number: 465 
<title> deer 

<desc> Description: 
What kinds of diseases can infect humans due to
contact with deer or consumption of deer meat?

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents explaining the transference of Lyme
disease to humans from deer ticks are relevant. 

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<num> Number: 466 
<title> information about the Peer Gynt Suite? 

<desc> Description: 
Identify documents that provide background on the
Peer Gynt Suite.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents will contain information on 
what inspired Grieg to compose the Peer Gynt Suite, 
folklore basis of the suite, or details of the
composition.  Notices of performances of the Peer
Gynt Suite are not relevant.  Reviews of performances
are not relevant unless they analyze the work itself
(as opposed to the performance).

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<num> Number: 467 
<title> dachshund dachshunds "wiener dog" 

<desc> Description: 
Identify documents that contain information on
buying and owning dachshund dogs.

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents that discuss general dog information
which is directly applicable to buying and 
owning dachshunds (i.e., how to chose a breeder)
are relevant.  Documents that list names of 
dachshund breeders and names of clubs for 
dachshund owners are relevant.  

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<num> Number: 468 
<title> incandescent light bulb 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that address the history of 
the incandescent light bulb.

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document must provide information
on who worked on the development of the 
incandescent light bulb.  Relevant documents
should include locations and dates of the
development efforts.  Documents that discuss
unsuccessful development attempts and non-
commercial use of incandescent light bulbs
are considered relevant. 

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<num> Number: 469 
<title> steinbach nutcracker 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss Steinbach nutcrackers.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents include the name and locations of
Steinbach nutcracker manufacturers, the variety of 
nutcracker designs, the origin of this type of 
ornament, and where they can be purchased. 

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<num> Number: 470 
<title> mistletoe 

<desc> Description: 
Identify documents that discuss beneficial uses
of mistletoe.

<narr> Narrative: 
A document is relevant if it mentions any beneficial
uses of mistletoe for humans or wildlife.  References 
to the use of mistletoe for decorations, festivals, 
and superstitious beliefs are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 471 
<title> mexican food culture 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss the popularity or 
appeal of Mexican food outside of the United 
States.

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents that discuss the popularity of 
Mexican food in the United States, Central 
and South America are not relevant. 
Relevant documents discuss the extent to 
which Mexican food is enjoyed or used in 
Europe, Asia, Africa, or Australia.

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<num> Number: 472 
<title> antique appliance restoration 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that identify museums, 
collectors, or dealers that hold or sell
restored antique electrical appliances.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents will identify museums
which contain restored antique appliances
and individuals who have collected or 
restored such appliances.  References to 
dealers or businesses for antique appliance 
restoration are relevant.

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<num> Number: 473 
<title> Toronto FIlm Awards 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss the Toronto Film
Festival awards.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents must identify the name of
the film which won the award at the Toronto
Film Festival.

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<num> Number: 474
<title> how e-mail bennefits businesses 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss the profitability
of businesses selling their products via the
internet versus in-store sales. 

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document must compare the benefits
of selling products via the internet to sales
made in the store.

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<num> Number: 475 
<title> what is the compostion of zirconium 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that describe the physical properties
of zirconium.

<narr> Narrative: 
A document is relevant if it describes the element
itself or its behavior under various physical 
conditions.  A document is not relevant if it gives 
only the uses of zirconium or its compounds without 
stating why it combines with certain elements.  

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<num> Number: 476 
<title> Jennifer Aniston 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that identify movies and/or 
television programs that Jennifer Aniston 
has appeared in.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents include movies and/or
television programs that Jennifer Aniston
has appeared in. 

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<num> Number: 477 
<title> Royal Carribean Cruise Lines 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that indicate how many ships
are operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 
(RCCL).

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents should include only the 
ships that are presently sailing.  Documents
that discuss ships that are planned or under
construction are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 478 
<title> baltimore 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that identify any individual who
has served as the mayor of Baltimore.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents must identify the individual
by name and must state that he is/was mayor of
Baltimore.

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<num> Number: 479 
<title> where can I find information about kappa alpha psi? 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that explain if Kappa Alpha Psi is a 
fraternity or a sorority and which schools it is 
affiliated with.

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents that give background information or objectives
of Kappa Alpha Psi are relevant.

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<num> Number: 480 
<title> car traffic report 

<desc> Description: 
Find reports on automobile traffic in the
Washington, DC metropolitan area.

<narr> Narrative: 
Any reference to automobile traffic conditions
in the Washington, DC metropolitan area 
(including Maryland and Virginia suburbs) is
relevant.  Statements of existing problems
are relevant.  Transportation planning to 
improve traffic conditions is not relevant.  

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<num> Number: 481 
<title> what did babe ruth do in the 1920's? 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that discuss Babe Ruth's baseball
accomplishments in 1920.

<narr> Narrative: 
Any document containing information of any baseball
activities relating to Babe Ruth in 1920 is relevant.

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<num> Number: 482 
<title> where can i find growth rates for the pine tree? 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that give growth rates of pine trees. 

<narr> Narrative: 
Document that give heights of trees but not the rate
of growth are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 483 
<title> rosebowl parade 

<desc> Description: 
Find documents that identify the Rose Bowl Parade 
and what preparations are undertaken for it.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relative documents would contain any data on the 
Rose Bowl Parade including date, place, and 
preparation for the event.  Documents containing
information on Rose Bowl events not associated 
with the parade, such as the football game, are 
irrelevant.

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<num> Number: 484 
<title> auto skoda 

<desc> Description: 
Skoda is a heavy industrial complex in 
Czechoslovakia.  Does it manufacture vehicles?
  
<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents would include references
to historic and contemporary automobile
and truck production.  Non-relevant documents
would pertain to armament production.

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<num> Number: 485 
<title> gps clock 

<desc> Description: 
Clock reliance is a very important consideration in 
the operation of a global positioning system (GPS).  
What entity is responsible for clock accuracy and 
what is the accuracy?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document cites both the entity responsible 
for clock operation as well as indicating the achieved
accuracy or accuracies. 

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<num> Number: 486 
<title> where is the Eldorado Casino in Reno ? 

<desc> Description: 
The Eldorado (El Dorado) Casino is reportedly 
located in Reno.  Is this so and what is the 
address?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will provide the street 
address of an Eldorado or El Dorado Casino in 
Reno, Nevada.

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<num> Number: 487 
<title> angioplast7 

<desc> Description: 
How often do patients who have undergone a 
successful angioplasty procedure require 
a repeat/s angioplasty?

<narr> Narrative: 
Any document which refers to the necessity
of performing a follow-up angioplasty 
procedure on a patient who had had an 
earlier angioplasty would be relevant.
The item could refer to a specific patient
or could provide statistics on such 
occurrences.

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<num> Number: 488 
<title> newport beach california 

<desc> Description: 
What forms of entertainment are available in
Newport Beach, California?

<narr> Narrative: 
Any document which refers to entertainment in
Newport Beach is relevant.  This would include
spectator and participation sports, shows, 
theaters, tourist attractions, etc.

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<num> Number: 489 
<title> calcium

<desc> Description: 
How do members of the medical profession view the
effectiveness of calcium supplements?

<narr> Narrative: 
Any document which cites the benefits of humans
using calcium supplements or advises how calcium
supplements should be used are relevant.  A 
relevant document must establish that the 
information comes from a qualified medical source 
and not from the claims of a manufacturer or vendor 
of calcium supplements or from the opinion of anyone 
not recognized by the medical profession. 

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<num> Number: 490 
<title> motorcycle safety helmets 

<desc> Description: 
Are there laws governing the use of 
motorcycle safety helmets?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will note any law
governing the use of a motorcycle 
safety helmet.

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<num> Number: 491 
<title> Japanese Wave 

<desc> Description: 
Identify occurrences in which a Japanese wave
or tsunami caused loss of life or damage.

<narr> Narrative: 
Any reports that describe the occurrence of a
Japanese wave or tsunami causing loss of life
or damage are relevant.  A relevant report 
must describe an actual event occurring at
any location.

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<num> Number: 492 
<title> "us savings bonds" 

<desc> Description: 
A document should address the information 
needed to make decisions on purchases or
redemptions of U.S. Savings Bonds.

<narr> Narrative: 
A document must contain information on
types of U.S. Savings Bonds, prices, 
interest rates, maturity periods and
denominations.  It need not contain all
of the above information.

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<num> Number: 493 
<title> retire 

<desc> Description: 
A document should list retirement communities
in the U.S. and Canada.

<narr> Narrative: 
A document must list retirement communities,
villages, centers and resorts available in
the U.S. and Canada.  It must provide such
information as location and name.

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<num> Number: 494
<title> nirvana  

<desc> Description: 
Find information on members of the rock 
group Nirvana.

<narr> Narrative: 
Descriptions of members' behavior at 
various concerts and their performing
style is relevant.  Information on who
wrote certain songs or a band member's
role in producing a song is relevant.
Biographical information on members is
also relevant.

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<num> Number: 495 
<title> Where can I find information on the decade of the 1920's? 

<desc> Description: 
Find information on the decade of the 1920's, known also as the
Roaring Twenties.

<narr> Narrative: 
Information on life or happenings during the 1920's decade 
anywhere in the world is relevant.  Simple dates of birth or
death in the 1920's are not relevant unless they have
broader significance.

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<num> Number: 496 
<title> TMJ 

<desc> Description: 
Describe TMJ syndrome, its causes, symptoms and treatment.

<narr> Narrative: 
TMJ is the abbreviation for temporal mandible joint, but 
is often used to indicate TMJ syndrome.  Documents that
contain valid information on TMJ, even though in themselves
are meant to be humorous or pejorative, are relevant.  
Documents that mention a name of a treatment such as 
"splint therapy" without making the treatment clear will
be non-relevant.

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<num> Number: 497 
<title> orchids

<desc> Description: 
How big is the orchid growing industry in the U.S.?  What
are some of the major growers and how big of an industry
is it in dollars?

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents that merely list U.S. orchid growers are relevant.
Documents that are advertisement for individual growers 
are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 498 
<title> hair transplant 

<desc> Description: 
How many hair transplant procedures take place in
the U.S. per year?  What is the cost of such a 
procedure?  How successful are they, and what are
the inherent risks? 

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents revealing any risks or discomfort 
whatsoever are relevant.  Documents that only 
discuss hair replacement procedures other than 
transplanting are not relevant.  

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<num> Number: 499 
<title> pool cue 

<desc> Description: 
This search is to find information on the origin, development,
selection, or use of the pool cue.

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents that merely mention the pool cue are not relevant.
Advertisements of pool cues are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 500 
<title> DNA Testing 

<desc> Description: 
This search seeks information on the state of the 
art of DNA testing; what it is and what its goals
are.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents may discuss those things which
are essentially steps in the DNA testing procedure,
such as: sequencing, analysis, fingerprinting, and 
profiling.  Documents that provide descriptions of
elaborate scientific DNA testing are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 501 
<title>  deduction and induction in English?

<desc> Description: 
What is the difference between deduction and induction in the
process of reasoning?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will contrast inductive and deductive reasoning.
A document that discusses only one or the other is not relevant.

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<num> Number: 502
<title>  prime factor?

<desc> Description: 
What is a prime factor?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will define prime numbers or prime factors of
mathematical expressions.   Documents that use prime factors
without defining them are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 503
<title> Vikings in Scotland? 

<desc> Description:
What hard evidence proves that the Vikings visited or lived
in Scotland?

<narr> Narrative:
A document that merely states that the Vikings visited or lived
in Scotland is not relevant.  A relevant document must mention
the source of the information, such as relics, sagas, runes or
other records from those times. 

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<num> Number: 504
<title> information about what manatees eat

<desc> Description:
Find documents that describe the diet of the manatee.

<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will identify any foods providing sustenance
to the manatees. 

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<num> Number: 505
<title>  edmund hillary; sir?

<desc> Description:
Who is/was Edmund Hillary?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will provide biographical information on Edmund Hillary.

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<num> Number: 506
<title>  history of skateboarding? 

<desc> Description:
What is the history of skateboarding?

<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document will report on when skateboarding
first originated and how it came about.  Stories about harm
done by skateboarding and skateboarding dangers are not relevant.
Current events about skateboarding are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 507
<title>  dodge recalls?

<desc> Description:
Find documents that report on the recall of any Dodge automobile products.

<narr> Narrative:
A recall notice must be specific to the Dodge brand to be relevant.

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<num> Number: 508
<title> hair loss is a symptom of what diseases

<desc> Description:
Find diseases for which hair loss is a symptom.

<narr> Narrative:
A document is relevant if it positively connects the loss of
head hair in humans with a specific disease.  
In this context, "thinning hair" and "hair loss"
are synonymous.  Loss of body and/or facial hair is irrelevant,
as is hair loss caused by drug therapy.

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<num> Number: 509
<title> steroids;what does it do to your body

<desc> Description:
What effect do steroids have on the human body?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe any physiological effect
of steroids on humans.  Animal studies are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 510
<title> 
do you have any information on j. robert oppenheimer?

<desc> Description:
Find biographical data on J. Robert Oppenheimer.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain biographical information on
J. Robert Oppenheimer.

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<num> Number: 511
<title> 
diseases caused by smoking?

<desc> Description:
What diseases does smoking cause?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must describe smoking tobacco products as a cause
of a disease.  Diseases caused by second-hand smoke and
smokeless tobacco are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 512
<title>  how are tornadoes formed?

<desc> Description:
How are tornadoes formed?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will provide the meteorological and atmospheric
conditions necessary to create a tornado and explain how the
conditions interact to form the funnel-shaped cloud.

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<num> Number: 513
<title> earthquakes? 

<desc> Description:
What causes earthquakes, and where do they occur most often?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss scientific causes of earthquakes
or tremors and/or report geographic areas where earthquake activity
occurs most frequently.

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<num> Number: 514
<title> how much money for retirement?

<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss the financial aspects of retirement planning.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe how to calculate the amount
of money needed during retirement and investment strategies
to fund one's lifestyle after retiring from regular employment.

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<num> Number: 515
<title> what about alexander graham bell

<desc> Description:
What did Alexander Graham Bell invent?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will list an invention by Alexander Graham Bell.
The document must provide the date or approximate date of the invention
or patent to be relevant.

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<num> Number: 516
<title> halloween?

<desc> Description:
When, where, and how did Halloween evolve?
  
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss the origin of Halloween and the original
customs of Halloween.  Modern day trick-or-treating stories are not
relevant.

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<num> Number: 517
<title> titanic what went wrong

<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss the reasons for or problems leading
to the sinking of the Titanic.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss what caused the Titanic to sink.

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<num> Number: 518
<title> how we use statistics to aid our decision making?

<desc> Description:
Find documents that reference the use of statistical
data in decision-making.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe a specific statistical method
that is used to assist decision-making.

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<num> Number: 519
<title> info on where frogs live

<desc> Description:
Find documents that describe the habitat of frogs.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will identify the natural habitat of
any type of frog.  A frog's diet is not relevant.

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<num> Number: 520
<title> how was the black plague stopped?

<desc> Description:
What measures were taken to end the black plague?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will identify measures taken to end the
black plague (also known as the black death or bubonic plague)
of the 14th century.

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<num> Number: 521
<title> surveys on the best places to live

<desc> Description:
Identify the best places to live as judged by various surveys and
magazines.

<narr> Narrative:
A document that identifies the best places to live for
some segment of the population as judged by a third party
is relevant.  Tourism promotions and areas that proclaim
themselves to be best are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 522
<title> how is water supplied to the mojave desert region?

<desc> Description:
Identify methods being used to provide water to the Mojave
Desert region
 
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe ways in which water
is supplied to the region.

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<num> Number: 523
<title> facts about the five main clouds?  

<desc> Description:
How are the five main types of clouds formed?

<narr> Narrative:
A document that explains the process of cloud formation for any
of the five main types of clouds is relevant. A document that
discusses clouds, but does not explain their formation processes
is not relevant.

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<num> Number: 524
<title> how to erase scar?    

<desc> Description:
What methods are used for removal of scar tissue?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must disclose the name of a procedure
or describe it, or identify the instrument used to remove
scar tissue or skin defects.  Mere references to "surgical removal"
are insufficient.  

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<num> Number: 525
<title> how does water get into the atmosphere?

<desc> Description:
How does water enter the earth's atmosphere?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will explain the meteorological process whereby
the earth's atmosphere becomes impregnated with water.

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<num> Number: 526
<title> bmi

<desc> Description:
What does BMI stand for?

<narr> Narrative:
Any document that gives defines or explains BMI is relevant.

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<num> Number: 527
<title> can you info on booker t. washington?

<desc> Description:
What biographical data is available on Booker T. Washington?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will provide biographical information
on Booker T. Washington.

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<num> Number: 528 
<title>  How does a hygrometer measure the humidity in the atmosphere?

<desc> Description:
How does a hygrometer measure the humidity in the atmosphere?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe a hygrometer in enough detail
to determine the principle of operation.

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<num> Number: 529
<title> history on cambodia? 

<desc> Description:
Find accounts of the history of Cambodia.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will provide historical information on Cambodia.
Current events in Cambodia are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 530
<title> do pheromone scents work?   

<desc> Description:
What is the scientific evidence that suggests pheromones stimulate
the opposite sex?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss how pheromones act as an attractor
or repellent among humans, other animals, or plants.

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<num> Number: 531
<title> who and whom

<desc> Description:
What is the proper grammatical use of "who" versus "whom"?.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will provide explicit guidance for
the proper grammatical use of "who" and "whom".

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<num> Number: 532
<title> hypnosis?

<desc> Description:
Find documents that describe the uses of hypnosis, and report
on how effective hypnosis is.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe a medical/social use of
hypnosis and its effectiveness in addressing the problem.
The use of hypnosis as entertainment is not relevant.

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<num> Number: 533
<title> school uniforms in public schools?  

<desc> Description:
Find documents either pro or con regarding children wearing
uniforms in public schools.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain an argument for or against
requiring students to wear uniforms in public schools.
Advertisements for uniforms and simple statements that
particular school districts require uniforms are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 534
<title> artists who died in the 1700's

<desc> Description:
Find items referencing artists who died in the 1700's.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must include the date of the artist's death.

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<num> Number: 535
<title> canadian building codes?

<desc> Description:
Find documents describing Canadian building codes.

<narr> Narrative:
Regulations pertaining to any type of construction, including
road building, are relevant.

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<num> Number: 536
<title> can babies eat honey?

<desc> Description:
Would eating honey affect the health of a baby?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will provide evidence as to whether it is
safe to feed a human baby honey.

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<num> Number: 537
<title> are sun beds safe

<desc> Description:
Are sun beds detrimental to the health of an individual?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will identify negative health effects of 
sun (tanning) beds. 

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<num> Number: 538
<title> fha

<desc> Description:
Find documents describing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA):
when and why it was originally established and its current mission.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss the history and current purpose
of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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<num> Number: 539
<title> authors who suffered from depression 

<desc> Description:
Which authors suffered from depression?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will name authors who were depressed.

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<num> Number: 540
<title> does stress cause obesity?

<desc> Description:
Find descriptions of studies that correlate stress and obesity.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss the relationship between stress and
obesity.

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<num> Number: 541
<title> instruments to forecast the weather?

<desc> Description:
What instruments are used to forecast the weather?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will state that a particular instrument is used
to forecast weather.  Weather forecasts themselves are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 542
<title> good things fire do for environment

<desc> Description:
What are the positive effects of forest fires?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document should describe specific ways the environment
is helped as a result of forest fires.

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<num> Number: 543
<title> radiography what are the risks

<desc> Description:
What are the hazards associated with radiography?

<narr> Narrative:   
A relevant document should describe hazards/risks to either the patient
or operator during the x-ray procedure.

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<num> Number: 544
<title> estrogen why needed

<desc> Description:
Find documents that describe the roles estrogen plays in the human body.

<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will describe the positive effects of estrogen's
presence or the negative effects of its absence.  Discussions
of the benefits of hormones in general are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 545
<title> to what extent did peter the great reform russia

<desc> Description:
What did Peter the Great accomplish for Russia?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss how Peter the Great improved
Russia.  Documents that discuss the growth of Russian power and
influence during his reign without specifying his particular
contribution to the increase are not relevant.
            
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<num> Number: 546
<title> recycle cans and why?

<desc> Description:
What are the benefits of recycling cans?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe an economic or environmental
benefit of recycling cans.  Documents that describe the
advantages of recycling in general terms are also relevant provided
such advantages apply to can recycling.

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<num> Number: 547
<title> camels why they were domesticated

<desc> Description:
Why were camels domesticated?

<narr> Narrative:    
A relevant document will list a specific use of a camel
that requires it to be domesticated.

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<num> Number: 548
<title> how do you use solar heat to heat a pool?

<desc> Description:
What are the methods of using solar heat to warm up the water in a
swimming pool?

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will explain a technique or method for warming
the water in a swimming pool using heat from the sun. 
General discussions of solar heating are not relevant; the
document must describe its application to swimming pools.

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<num> Number: 549
<title> how is cancer related to cell reproduction?

<desc> Description:
Find documents that contrast cancer with normal cell reproduction.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss what causes cell reproduction to
become cancerous or describe ways the body defends against run-away
cell reproduction.

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<num> Number: 550
<title> how are the volcanoes made? 

<desc> Description:
Find documents that describe how volcanoes are formed.

<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will explain how volcanoes get started, or will
describe how plumes or hot spots cause eruptions.  Reports that a
particular volcano erupted are not relevant.

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