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Did madness play live aid?

Score: 4.3/5 (24 votes) It still seems like madness that Bob Geldof and Midge Ure announced their audacious scheme for a live concert to aid the Ethiopian famine effort. And not just one concert, but two, one at London's iconic Wembley Stadium and the other at Philadelphia's John F Kennedy...

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In a blood test what is folate?

Score: 4.4/5 (56 votes) A folate test measures the amount of folate in the blood. Folate is one of many B vitamins. The body needs folate for normal growth and to make red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Folate also is important for the normal development of a baby (fetus)...

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In which direction sunsets?

Score: 4.2/5 (22 votes) Most people know that the Sun "rises in the east and sets in the west". However, most people don't realize that is a generalization. Actually, the Sun only rises due east and sets due west on 2 days of the year -- the spring and fall equinoxes!Which direction does the su...

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Where effective demand is determined?

Score: 4.3/5 (29 votes) Effective demand is mainly determined by the aggregate demand function. Which is composed of consumption expenditure and investment expenditure? A fundamental principle is that when income increases consumption also increases but less than proportionately (i.e., the marginal ...

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Why would aspartate aminotransferase be high?

Score: 4.5/5 (6 votes) When your liver is damaged, it puts more AST into your blood, and your levels rise. A high AST level is a sign of liver damage, but it can also mean you have damage to another organ that makes it, like your heart or kidneys. That's why doctors often do the AST test togeth...

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Are astras good cars?

Score: 4.3/5 (26 votes) The Vauxhall Astra is an excellent jack-of-all-trades; it's comfortable, good to drive, comes with a decent amount of standard kit and doesn't cost a great deal to run. ... The Vauxhall Astra doesn't just cover all the practical bases well, it's also good ...

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Why did claudius become emperor?

Score: 4.4/5 (75 votes) Emperor and colonizer. Power came to Claudius unexpectedly after Gaius's murder on January 24, 41, when he was discovered trembling in the palace by a soldier. The Praetorian Guards, the imperial household troops, made him emperor on January 25.Who chose Claudius to be a...

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Who are some upstanders in history?

Score: 4.1/5 (19 votes) A historical upstander was Martin Luther King, Jr, who accomplished much by being a civil rights leader and activist, defending his people from the discrimination from whites, and helping to create equality for all people. Mahatma Gandhi fought for the independence of his cou...

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For sbi atm block?

Score: 5/5 (6 votes) To block your SBI ATM card via phone banking, you need to call SBI's 24×7 toll-free helpline number 1800-11-2211, 1800-425-3800 or landline number 080-26599990.How can I block my ATM card?To block your ATM card, send BLOCK XXXX to 567676. Here XXXX are the last 4 digits of ...

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What word class is dwelled?

Score: 5/5 (2 votes) verb (used without object), dwelt or dwelled, dwell·ing. to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside.What type of noun is dwelling?dwelling used as a noun:A habitation; a place or house in which a person lives; abode; domicile. "The old house served as a dwelling for Albert....

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