Number: 451
What is a Bengals cat?
Description:
Provide information on the Bengal cat breed.
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.
Number: 452
do beavers live in salt water
Description:
Describe the normal habitat for beavers; note
exceptions, if any.
Narrative:
Relevant documents describe the habitat range
as well as references to specific areas and
bodies of water.
Number: 453
hunger
Description:
Find documents that discuss organizations/groups
that are aiding in the eradication of the worldwide
hunger problem.
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.
Number: 454
parkinson's disease
Description:
What are the symptoms and treatment of
Parkinson's Disease, and what segments
of the population have this disease?
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.
Number: 455
whan did Jackie Robinson appear at his first game
Description:
Find documents that indicate when Jackie Robinson made
his major league debut.
Narrative:
A relevant document must contain the year that Jackie
Robinson broke into major league baseball.
Number: 456
is the world going to end 2000
Description:
Identify individuals or groups predicting
the end of the world in the year 2000.
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.
Number: 457
CHEVROLET TRUCKS
Description:
Find documents that address the types of Chevrolet
trucks available.
Narrative:
Relevant documents must contain information such as:
the length, weight, cargo size, wheelbase, horsepower,
cost, etc.
Number: 458
fasting
Description:
Find documents that discuss fasting for religious reasons.
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.
Number: 459
when can a lender foreclose on property
Description:
Identify documents which state the circumstances
under which a lender can legally foreclose on a
property.
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.
Number: 460
Who was Moses?
Description:
Find documents that discuss the biblical figure
of Moses.
Narrative:
A relevant document includes any information
concerning Moses and his deeds regarding the
Israelites.
Number: 461
lava lamps
Description:
Find documents that discuss the origin or
operation of lava lamps.
Narrative:
A relevant document must contain information
on the origin or the operation of the lava
lamp.
Number: 462
real estate and new jersey
Description:
Find documents that contain residential
real estate listings within New Jersey.
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.
Number: 463
tartin
Description:
Find information on Scottish tartans:
their history, current use, how they
are made, and how to wear them.
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.
Number: 464
nativityscenes
Description:
Identify U.S. cities or states that have
banned displays of the nativity scene.
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.
Number: 465
deer
Description:
What kinds of diseases can infect humans due to
contact with deer or consumption of deer meat?
Narrative:
Documents explaining the transference of Lyme
disease to humans from deer ticks are relevant.
Number: 466
information about the Peer Gynt Suite?
Description:
Identify documents that provide background on the
Peer Gynt Suite.
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).
Number: 467
dachshund dachshunds "wiener dog"
Description:
Identify documents that contain information on
buying and owning dachshund dogs.
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.
Number: 468
incandescent light bulb
Description:
Find documents that address the history of
the incandescent light bulb.
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.
Number: 469
steinbach nutcracker
Description:
Find documents that discuss Steinbach nutcrackers.
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.
Number: 470
mistletoe
Description:
Identify documents that discuss beneficial uses
of mistletoe.
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.
Number: 471
mexican food culture
Description:
Find documents that discuss the popularity or
appeal of Mexican food outside of the United
States.
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.
Number: 472
antique appliance restoration
Description:
Find documents that identify museums,
collectors, or dealers that hold or sell
restored antique electrical appliances.
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.
Number: 473
Toronto FIlm Awards
Description:
Find documents that discuss the Toronto Film
Festival awards.
Narrative:
Relevant documents must identify the name of
the film which won the award at the Toronto
Film Festival.
Number: 474
how e-mail bennefits businesses
Description:
Find documents that discuss the profitability
of businesses selling their products via the
internet versus in-store sales.
Narrative:
A relevant document must compare the benefits
of selling products via the internet to sales
made in the store.
Number: 475
what is the compostion of zirconium
Description:
Find documents that describe the physical properties
of zirconium.
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.
Number: 476
Jennifer Aniston
Description:
Find documents that identify movies and/or
television programs that Jennifer Aniston
has appeared in.
Narrative:
Relevant documents include movies and/or
television programs that Jennifer Aniston
has appeared in.
Number: 477
Royal Carribean Cruise Lines
Description:
Find documents that indicate how many ships
are operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
(RCCL).
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.
Number: 478
baltimore
Description:
Find documents that identify any individual who
has served as the mayor of Baltimore.
Narrative:
Relevant documents must identify the individual
by name and must state that he is/was mayor of
Baltimore.
Number: 479
where can I find information about kappa alpha psi?
Description:
Find documents that explain if Kappa Alpha Psi is a
fraternity or a sorority and which schools it is
affiliated with.
Narrative:
Documents that give background information or objectives
of Kappa Alpha Psi are relevant.
Number: 480
car traffic report
Description:
Find reports on automobile traffic in the
Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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.
Number: 481
what did babe ruth do in the 1920's?
Description:
Find documents that discuss Babe Ruth's baseball
accomplishments in 1920.
Narrative:
Any document containing information of any baseball
activities relating to Babe Ruth in 1920 is relevant.
Number: 482
where can i find growth rates for the pine tree?
Description:
Find documents that give growth rates of pine trees.
Narrative:
Document that give heights of trees but not the rate
of growth are not relevant.
Number: 483
rosebowl parade
Description:
Find documents that identify the Rose Bowl Parade
and what preparations are undertaken for it.
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.
Number: 484
auto skoda
Description:
Skoda is a heavy industrial complex in
Czechoslovakia. Does it manufacture vehicles?
Narrative:
Relevant documents would include references
to historic and contemporary automobile
and truck production. Non-relevant documents
would pertain to armament production.
Number: 485
gps clock
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?
Narrative:
A relevant document cites both the entity responsible
for clock operation as well as indicating the achieved
accuracy or accuracies.
Number: 486
where is the Eldorado Casino in Reno ?
Description:
The Eldorado (El Dorado) Casino is reportedly
located in Reno. Is this so and what is the
address?
Narrative:
A relevant document will provide the street
address of an Eldorado or El Dorado Casino in
Reno, Nevada.
Number: 487
angioplast7
Description:
How often do patients who have undergone a
successful angioplasty procedure require
a repeat/s angioplasty?
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.
Number: 488
newport beach california
Description:
What forms of entertainment are available in
Newport Beach, California?
Narrative:
Any document which refers to entertainment in
Newport Beach is relevant. This would include
spectator and participation sports, shows,
theaters, tourist attractions, etc.
Number: 489
calcium
Description:
How do members of the medical profession view the
effectiveness of calcium supplements?
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.
Number: 490
motorcycle safety helmets
Description:
Are there laws governing the use of
motorcycle safety helmets?
Narrative:
A relevant document will note any law
governing the use of a motorcycle
safety helmet.
Number: 491
Japanese Wave
Description:
Identify occurrences in which a Japanese wave
or tsunami caused loss of life or damage.
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.
Number: 492
"us savings bonds"
Description:
A document should address the information
needed to make decisions on purchases or
redemptions of U.S. Savings Bonds.
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.
Number: 493
retire
Description:
A document should list retirement communities
in the U.S. and Canada.
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.
Number: 494
nirvana
Description:
Find information on members of the rock
group Nirvana.
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.
Number: 495
Where can I find information on the decade of the 1920's?
Description:
Find information on the decade of the 1920's, known also as the
Roaring Twenties.
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.
Number: 496
TMJ
Description:
Describe TMJ syndrome, its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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.
Number: 497
orchids
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?
Narrative:
Documents that merely list U.S. orchid growers are relevant.
Documents that are advertisement for individual growers
are not relevant.
Number: 498
hair transplant
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?
Narrative:
Documents revealing any risks or discomfort
whatsoever are relevant. Documents that only
discuss hair replacement procedures other than
transplanting are not relevant.
Number: 499
pool cue
Description:
This search is to find information on the origin, development,
selection, or use of the pool cue.
Narrative:
Documents that merely mention the pool cue are not relevant.
Advertisements of pool cues are not relevant.
Number: 500
DNA Testing
Description:
This search seeks information on the state of the
art of DNA testing; what it is and what its goals
are.
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.