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What were the criteria used for selecting Rizal as Philippines' National Hero?

Born on June 19, 1861, Jose Rizal was a poet, activist, doctor and journalist. Through his writings and books like "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," he chose to highlight the actions of Spanish rulers in his homeland, and he sought to gain freedom for his country. He was the founder of Liga Filipino, a society that was focused on reform via non-violence. The Spanish executed him in 1896.

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What are some examples of a personal strategic SWOT analysis?

A popular business tool, an effective SWOT determines how to transform weaknesses into strengths and threats into opportunities. For example, poor communication skills or a lack of education are examples of personal weaknesses that become strengths if one enrolls in a class to remedy the background deficiency, and thereby learn the most up-to-date methods of the field.

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What's the best way to do research on an artist?

A biographical dictionary such as The Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names is usually an excellent place to begin searching for artist information and can provide alternate names, representative images, related artists and sources for further information. Some artists' entries are more detailed than others, providing brief biographical summaries or names of mentors or associates.\nA name search might also point toward sources for further research, such as monographs or catalogs of the artist's work. These sources often contain much more thorough biographies alon..

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What are some creative ideas for school diorama projects?

For a diorama of a cityscape, the easiest cities to recreate are those with distinct skylines, such as New York City, Chicago, London or Paris. Small cereal boxes are a good size to use when cutting out buildings to an appropriate scale. The buildings include paint to create doors, windows and building corners. Roadways, trees and model cars are added to complete the look of a city. The top of the diorama is blue with cotton representing clouds.\nOceanscape dioramas focus on either life or vegetation underwater. Different shades of blue blended together make a good background, with various col..

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What kinds of stories does WBIR-TV in Knoxville cover?

WBIR covers breaking news and also has regularly occurring segments such as "Homegrown," which covers notable local residents and attractions, and "Service and Sacrifice," which reports weekly on East Tennessee veterans. Sports news focuses on local stories involving area high schools, University of Tennessee, East Tennessee State University and state professional teams such as the Tennessee Titans. Weather includes local, regional and national satellite maps and a local seven-day forecast. WBIR has morning, mid-day, dinner-time and evening newscasts.

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How do you care for a money plant?

Place a money tree plant indoors or outdoors in indirect light or shade. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, while too little light cause the leaves to yellow and wilt. If placing the plant in a window, rotate it regularly to get even light exposure. Choose a humid location for the plant such as a bathroom, or place it on a tray of wet pebbles to increase humidity.\nWater a money tree plant once the top several inches of soil feel dry, at least every 10 days. Water the plant every week in hot or dry environments. Every two months, feed the plant a diluted timed-release water-soluble fertili..

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What is the function of ACTH?

ACTH is produced by the pituitary gland after being signaled by corticotrophin-releasing hormone, or CRH, which is produced in the hypothalamus. As stated by the Society of Endocrinology, after ACTH is released from the pituitary gland, the hormone travels to the adrenal glands. The ACTH binds to receptors in the adrenal glands to stimulate the production of cortisol.\nWebMD explains that cortisol is a hormone that manages physical and psychological stress. Cortisol levels are critical to sustain life. ACTH and cortisol levels are inversely related. As cortisol levels rise, ACTH levels fall. T..

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Where can you buy a BMW X6?

To use CarGurus.com, find a BMW X6 by entering a ZIP code into the site. This results in a listing of local vehicles and information including the price, photos, location and review. CarGurus.com also lists how long the vehicle has been on the market, and if the vehicle is a good deal or not.\nAutoTrader.com also has listings of BMW X6 vehicles, and in this case, search by ZIP code or major city. There are both premium and regular listings on AutoTrader.com, and it is possible to refine the search results by year, price, mileage, style and trim. There are both new and used vehicles on this web..

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Is interest on an IRA reportable?

The ability to defer taxes on contributions and earnings is one of the major advantages of an IRA, and, in some cases, IRA distributions may not be subject to tax at all, advises the IRS. The complete rules regarding IRA contributions are found in IRS Publication 590-A, and the rules regarding IRA distributions are found in Publication 590-B.

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Should you put silverware upside down when loading a dishwasher?

All eating utensils should be placed in the silverware basket. However, cooking spoons or forks that have long handles should be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher in a horizontal position. Long serving spoons can be placed facing in a downward position. Before placing any silverware into the dishwasher, it is important to scrape any remaining food from the utensils, and it is not necessary to pre-rinse them.

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