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How many times has Liverpool won the Champions League?

Liverpool FC took over Anfield, its home stadium, in 1892 after Everton was evicted from the ground earlier that year. The team won its first ever League Championship in 1901 after a run of nine wins and three draws from its last 12 encounters. The Reds had their best run in the 1970s and ‘80s, taking home 11 league titles and seven European trophies under the stewardship of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley. In 2001, the club won three titles in one season: the FA, UEFA and League Cups. It won its fifth European Cup in 2005.\nReal Madrid has won the Champion League 10 times. Chelsea has won the..

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What are some sources of NCAA Women's College Volleyball scores?

The Division I NCAA Women's Volleyball championship has taken place annually since its inception in 1981. The programs with the most championships are UCLA (4), Stanford (6) and Penn State (7). As of 2015, Penn State has been dominant in the prior decade, winning six of the last eight championships, including the 2014 championship in Oklahoma City. Russ Rose, in his 36th year, is the legendary head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Do NBA players get paid weekly?

As of the 2014-15 season, the default is 24 pay checks over one calendar year, though players earning above the league minimum salary can also opt to receive 12 or 36 checks over a six or 18-month schedule, respectively. Contracts signed prior to the 2011 CBA default to 12 checks over an 18-month period, with the option to negotiate 24 paydays over a 12-month period. Advances, signing bonuses, loans and deferred compensation may be paid on non-scheduled pay dates.

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What are some examples of inexpensive, high quality fish finders?

At under $100, the Lowrance X-4 unit has the lowest price of the group, as of 2015. Its transom mounted transducer supplies 60-degree coverage down to 600 feet deep. The 4-inch SuperTwist liquid crystal grayscale display is fully readable in sunlight.\nThe Hummingbird PiranhaMax 180 has a triple beam transducer with 1,600 watts of power. It sports over 180 features, as well as Fish ID, fish alarms, depth alarms, zoom and other options. Eagle's budget unit has a 3.5-inch color LCD display, a water temperature feature and its COLORLINE technology defines the composition of the bottom.\nThe ..

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What are the specs for the Callaway Apex and Big Bertha golf irons?

Both sets of irons are available in right or left-handed versions, along with a choice between standard graphite or steel shafts. Both the Apex and the Big Bertha clubs offer swing weight ratings of D0 for the graphite shafts and D2 for the steel. The women's version of the Big Bertha clubs all feature a standard factory swing weight rating of C3. The Apex clubs are not offered in women's versions, as of 2015.

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When did Jackie Robinson join the army?

During his time in the Army, Robinson was court martialed for not following a bus driver's directive to give up his seat on a bus. According to Biography.com, his good reputation and the support of those who came to his aid helped in his defense, and he was discharged honorably from the service. Robinson first played in the Negro leagues, but was contacted by Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers who wanted him to play for them. In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black player to take the field in a Major League Baseball game.

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What is the average salary for a marine biologist?

A typical career path for marine biologists starts with a bachelor's degree in biology and then going back to school to study for a masters or PhD in marine biology. Non-profit organizations employ marine biologists along with those who have a degree in chemistry, natural resource management, agriculture and oceanography, as explained by Salary.com.The job is an active endeavor, combining field research with statistics and science. Many marine biologists find themselves out at sea, braving the elements and performing cutting edge research alongside their peers in the field.While the avera..

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When was the Syracuse basketball team founded?

The team was recognized as National Champions by the Helms Foundation for the 1917-18 and 1925-26 seasons. The Orangemen also won the only National Campus Tournament hosted by Bradley University in 1951 - the only year the event was held. In program history, the school has recorded at least 37 NCAA Tournament appearances and five Final Four appearances, including a 2003 National Championship under coach Jim Boeheim.

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How do you build a skateboard?

Choose the right deck To choose the right skateboard deck, consider your height, size of your feet, and weight. Choose a lighter deck that is easier to maneuver when skating but strong enough to withstand your weight. Select the wheels and bearingsChoose skateboard wheels that have a higher durometer. The number of the durometer indicates the hardness of the wheels. For example, a skateboard wheel labeled “a95” is harder than the one labeled “a70.” For a stronger skateboard, choose bearings that have a precision rating of 5. Choose the right trucks, grip tape and risersSelect a skatebo..

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Should a steel liter be used with braided fishing line?

Some professional fisherman have stated that the only time they would use a steel leader with braided fishing line is when water clarity is extreme, generally more than 18 inches. This is from the belief that the steel leader is less visible. However the majority of professional fisherman note they see no difference in the fish bite rate when using only the braided line in exceptionally clear water with visibility at 20 feet.

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