Question: How old is Nadal?

Rafael Nadal expressed a similar sentiment. “Being young or not, I think, is not an excuse at all,” Nadal, 29, said of the 20-year-old Kyrgios. “I have been 16 when I arrived to this tour. A lot of top players that are there arrived at younger ages than some of them that are there.” He added: “The real thing is, when we are on court and we are saying things outside of court, we are in front of the cameras, in front of the audience. And the most important thing: We are in front of kids. Our sport is a gentleman’s sport. It’s a sport about respect.”

Answer: 29

Rafael Nadal expressed a similar sentiment. <hl> “Being young or not, I think, is not an excuse at all,” Nadal, 29 , said of the 20-year-old Kyrgios. <hl> “I have been 16 when I arrived to this tour. A lot of top players that are there arrived at younger ages than some of them that are there.” He added: “The real thing is, when we are on court and we are saying things outside of court, we are in front of the cameras, in front of the audience. And the most important thing: We are in front of kids. Our sport is a gentleman’s sport. It’s a sport about respect.”

Rafael Nadal expressed a similar sentiment. “Being young or not, I think, is not an excuse at all,” Nadal, <hl> 29 <hl>, said of the 20-year-old Kyrgios. “I have been 16 when I arrived to this tour. A lot of top players that are there arrived at younger ages than some of them that are there.” He added: “The real thing is, when we are on court and we are saying things outside of court, we are in front of the cameras, in front of the audience. And the most important thing: We are in front of kids. Our sport is a gentleman’s sport. It’s a sport about respect.”

“Being young or not, I think, is not an excuse at all,” Nadal, <hl> 29 <hl> , said of the 20-year-old Kyrgios.


Question: what kind of outer garment did Georgie wear while being elected?

“So my grades were not great,” she said. One day she was summoned to the dean’s office. “Georgie,” she remembered the dean saying, “you have not made a hit socially or academically. How would you like to transfer to Princeton?” (The Ivy League school started accepting women in 1969.) “I said, ‘How would I get in?’ She told me not to worry, that it had been arranged, to just go. Being stubborn, I refused.” In the next three years, she worked hard, was elected president of the student government as well as the Glamour magazine representative for the school. She accepted that honor, she said, “wearing my usual uniform, the bluejeans, army jacket and boots.”

Answer: army jacket

“So my grades were not great,” she said. One day she was summoned to the dean’s office. “Georgie,” she remembered the dean saying, “you have not made a hit socially or academically. How would you like to transfer to Princeton?” (The Ivy League school started accepting women in 1969.) “I said, ‘How would I get in?’ She told me not to worry, that it had been arranged, to just go. Being stubborn, I refused.” In the next three years, she worked hard, was elected president of the student government as well as the Glamour magazine representative for the school. <hl> She accepted that honor, she said, “wearing my usual uniform, the bluejeans, army jacket and boots.” <hl>

“So my grades were not great,” she said. One day she was summoned to the dean’s office. “Georgie,” she remembered the dean saying, “you have not made a hit socially or academically. How would you like to transfer to Princeton?” (The Ivy League school started accepting women in 1969.) “I said, ‘How would I get in?’ She told me not to worry, that it had been arranged, to just go. Being stubborn, I refused.” In the next three years, she worked hard, was elected president of the student government as well as the Glamour magazine representative for the school. She accepted that honor, she said, “wearing my usual uniform, the bluejeans, <hl> army jacket <hl> and boots.”


Question: What does Khamenei think the interview will mean?

“They say the right to interview nuclear scientists must be given,” Ayatollah Khamenei said, according to his website. “This means interrogation. I will not let foreigners come and talk to scientists and dear children of the nation who have developed this science up to this level.”

Answer: interrogation

“This means interrogation .

“They say the right to interview nuclear scientists must be given,” Ayatollah Khamenei said, according to his website. <hl> “This means interrogation . <hl> I will not let foreigners come and talk to scientists and dear children of the nation who have developed this science up to this level.”

“They say the right to interview nuclear scientists must be given,” Ayatollah Khamenei said, according to his website. “This means <hl> interrogation <hl>. I will not let foreigners come and talk to scientists and dear children of the nation who have developed this science up to this level.”


Question: What is the problem with the caterers?

Send your workplace conundrums to workologist@nytimes.com, including your name and contact information (even if you want it withheld for publication). The Workologist is a guy with well-intentioned opinions, not a professional career adviser. Letters may be edited. I work at a small but rapidly growing software company that places a premium on customer service. I am the front-desk coordinator — the first person visitors see. We lack good systems for a number of things. For example, I am often not informed of expected guests, including V.I.P.s. I have to ask for a driver’s license, add their names to our visitor log and ask whom they are visiting. I’m sure they do not appreciate this cumbersome procedure, which could be minimized if I’d had advance warning.  Similar snags occur when caterers come and I don’t know who ordered the food and where it goes, or when two groups want to use a conference room at the same time.

Answer: don’t know who ordered the food and where it goes

Send your workplace conundrums to workologist@nytimes.com, including your name and contact information (even if you want it withheld for publication). The Workologist is a guy with well-intentioned opinions, not a professional career adviser. Letters may be edited. I work at a small but rapidly growing software company that places a premium on customer service. I am the front-desk coordinator — the first person visitors see. We lack good systems for a number of things. For example, I am often not informed of expected guests, including V.I.P.s. I have to ask for a driver’s license, add their names to our visitor log and ask whom they are visiting. I’m sure they do not appreciate this cumbersome procedure, which could be minimized if I’d had advance warning. <hl> Similar snags occur when caterers come and I don’t know who ordered the food and where it goes , or when two groups want to use a conference room at the same time. <hl>

Send your workplace conundrums to workologist@nytimes.com, including your name and contact information (even if you want it withheld for publication). The Workologist is a guy with well-intentioned opinions, not a professional career adviser. Letters may be edited. I work at a small but rapidly growing software company that places a premium on customer service. I am the front-desk coordinator — the first person visitors see. We lack good systems for a number of things. For example, I am often not informed of expected guests, including V.I.P.s. I have to ask for a driver’s license, add their names to our visitor log and ask whom they are visiting. I’m sure they do not appreciate this cumbersome procedure, which could be minimized if I’d had advance warning. Similar snags occur when caterers come and I <hl> don’t know who ordered the food and where it goes <hl>, or when two groups want to use a conference room at the same time.

Similar snags occur when caterers come and I <hl> don’t know who ordered the food and where it goes <hl> , or when two groups want to use a conference room at the same time.


Question: How many Vermonters attended the committee hearing in the statehouse?

Hundreds of Vermonters packed the Statehouse in Montpelier on Tuesday for a committee hearing on legislation that would expand background checks for gun buyers and impose other new firearms restrictions. Several opponents argued that the bill is not needed, pointing to Vermont’s rank in F.B.I. statistics as the safest state. Supporters argued that Vermont is not immune from domestic violence and is not an island from the rest of the country. The bill would expand federal background checks to cover gun sales between private parties. It also would step up reporting to the federal background check system when a court adjudicates someone as mentally ill.

Answer: Hundreds

<hl> Hundreds of Vermonters packed the Statehouse in Montpelier on Tuesday for a committee hearing on legislation that would expand background checks for gun buyers and impose other new firearms restrictions. <hl> Several opponents argued that the bill is not needed, pointing to Vermont’s rank in F.B.I. statistics as the safest state. Supporters argued that Vermont is not immune from domestic violence and is not an island from the rest of the country. The bill would expand federal background checks to cover gun sales between private parties. It also would step up reporting to the federal background check system when a court adjudicates someone as mentally ill.

<hl> Hundreds <hl> of Vermonters packed the Statehouse in Montpelier on Tuesday for a committee hearing on legislation that would expand background checks for gun buyers and impose other new firearms restrictions. Several opponents argued that the bill is not needed, pointing to Vermont’s rank in F.B.I. statistics as the safest state. Supporters argued that Vermont is not immune from domestic violence and is not an island from the rest of the country. The bill would expand federal background checks to cover gun sales between private parties. It also would step up reporting to the federal background check system when a court adjudicates someone as mentally ill.


Question: Who did West's bid help?

With the deal counted out, South cashed his diamond ace and club queen, bringing everyone down to three cards. Declarer held the heart K-8-7, West the heart J-10-6 and dummy the heart 9-5-3. South led a low heart from his hand to hold West to one more trick. Manley took two spades, three hearts, one diamond and three clubs. Plus 150 was a near top on the board. West’s intervention with 4-4 in the majors at unfavorable vulnerability isn’t recommended. But it could have worked well if East had bid one diamond, not one spade. As it went, though, West’s bid helped Manley to read the deal perfectly.

Answer: Manley

With the deal counted out, South cashed his diamond ace and club queen, bringing everyone down to three cards. Declarer held the heart K-8-7, West the heart J-10-6 and dummy the heart 9-5-3. South led a low heart from his hand to hold West to one more trick. <hl> Manley took two spades, three hearts, one diamond and three clubs. <hl> Plus 150 was a near top on the board. West’s intervention with 4-4 in the majors at unfavorable vulnerability isn’t recommended. But it could have worked well if East had bid one diamond, not one spade. As it went, though, West’s bid helped Manley to read the deal perfectly.

With the deal counted out, South cashed his diamond ace and club queen, bringing everyone down to three cards. Declarer held the heart K-8-7, West the heart J-10-6 and dummy the heart 9-5-3. South led a low heart from his hand to hold West to one more trick. <hl> Manley <hl> took two spades, three hearts, one diamond and three clubs. Plus 150 was a near top on the board. West’s intervention with 4-4 in the majors at unfavorable vulnerability isn’t recommended. But it could have worked well if East had bid one diamond, not one spade. As it went, though, West’s bid helped Manley to read the deal perfectly.


Question: What did Madonna mention happened in December that caused her to be later for everything?

Madonna was perfectly turned out and running nearly an hour late for an interview at her Upper East Side home on Wednesday evening. She looked tense as she apologized. “I’m late for everything now,” she said. She added that she has been in a rush since December, when a hacker put unfinished songs online from her new album, “Rebel Heart”; a suspect has been indicted in Israel. Madonna’s immediate response was to release the finished, and much improved, versions of six songs for sale; they zoomed into the top 10 worldwide. She also worked frantically to finish the rest of the album, which arrives on Tuesday. It’s at once familiar — full of love, dancing, empowerment, blasphemy and raunch — and up-to-the-minute, made with a huge number of collaborators and tweaked by multiple hands under Madonna’s constant supervision. “I intended to think about things, choose things more slowly — the whole process,” she said. “Then I got forced into putting everything out, and now I’m trying to catch up with myself.”

Answer: a hacker put unfinished songs online from her new album, “Rebel Heart”

Madonna was perfectly turned out and running nearly an hour late for an interview at her Upper East Side home on Wednesday evening. She looked tense as she apologized. “I’m late for everything now,” she said. <hl> She added that she has been in a rush since December, when a hacker put unfinished songs online from her new album, “Rebel Heart” ; a suspect has been indicted in Israel. <hl> Madonna’s immediate response was to release the finished, and much improved, versions of six songs for sale; they zoomed into the top 10 worldwide. She also worked frantically to finish the rest of the album, which arrives on Tuesday. It’s at once familiar — full of love, dancing, empowerment, blasphemy and raunch — and up-to-the-minute, made with a huge number of collaborators and tweaked by multiple hands under Madonna’s constant supervision. “I intended to think about things, choose things more slowly — the whole process,” she said. “Then I got forced into putting everything out, and now I’m trying to catch up with myself.”

Madonna was perfectly turned out and running nearly an hour late for an interview at her Upper East Side home on Wednesday evening. She looked tense as she apologized. “I’m late for everything now,” she said. She added that she has been in a rush since December, when <hl> a hacker put unfinished songs online from her new album, “Rebel Heart” <hl>; a suspect has been indicted in Israel. Madonna’s immediate response was to release the finished, and much improved, versions of six songs for sale; they zoomed into the top 10 worldwide. She also worked frantically to finish the rest of the album, which arrives on Tuesday. It’s at once familiar — full of love, dancing, empowerment, blasphemy and raunch — and up-to-the-minute, made with a huge number of collaborators and tweaked by multiple hands under Madonna’s constant supervision. “I intended to think about things, choose things more slowly — the whole process,” she said. “Then I got forced into putting everything out, and now I’m trying to catch up with myself.”

She added that she has been in a rush since December, when <hl> a hacker put unfinished songs online from her new album, “Rebel Heart” <hl> ; a suspect has been indicted in Israel.


Question: What sate is mentioned in the last few sentences?

He started the hunt last summer at open houses. There was always “that essential element that kept you from continuing,” he said. Usually it was size. He was coming from a 5,400-square-foot five-bedroom house, and every one-bedroom he saw seemed small. Places with sufficient space were going for well over $1 million. In one case, he intended to bid, but was told “there are already three offers beyond the asking price,” he said. “This does not happen in Florida.” The mother of an employee at García Media was a friend of Lisa Greenblatt, a saleswoman at Douglas Elliman, who helped him with his search.

Answer: Florida

“This does not happen in Florida .”

He started the hunt last summer at open houses. There was always “that essential element that kept you from continuing,” he said. Usually it was size. He was coming from a 5,400-square-foot five-bedroom house, and every one-bedroom he saw seemed small. Places with sufficient space were going for well over $1 million. In one case, he intended to bid, but was told “there are already three offers beyond the asking price,” he said. <hl> “This does not happen in Florida .” <hl> The mother of an employee at García Media was a friend of Lisa Greenblatt, a saleswoman at Douglas Elliman, who helped him with his search.

He started the hunt last summer at open houses. There was always “that essential element that kept you from continuing,” he said. Usually it was size. He was coming from a 5,400-square-foot five-bedroom house, and every one-bedroom he saw seemed small. Places with sufficient space were going for well over $1 million. In one case, he intended to bid, but was told “there are already three offers beyond the asking price,” he said. “This does not happen in <hl> Florida <hl>.” The mother of an employee at García Media was a friend of Lisa Greenblatt, a saleswoman at Douglas Elliman, who helped him with his search.

“This does not happen in <hl> Florida <hl> .”


Question: On what side of the vehicle was the detective seen berating the driver in the onboard footage?

Matthew L. Wing, a spokesman for Uber, a ride-hailing service, said, “The behavior in the video is wrong and unacceptable, and we appreciate the N.Y.P.D. investigating the incident.” Michael J. Palladino, the president of the Detectives’ Endowment Association, the union for city police detectives, defended the detective, saying “cops are just like everyone else” with complicated lives. “Detective Cherry is a person of good character and an excellent detective,” he said. “He really should not be judged by one isolated incident.” In the video footage, apparently from an encounter in the West Village, Detective Cherry can be seen berating the driver, Humayun Chaudhry, while standing at the driver’s door.

Answer: driver’s

Matthew L. Wing, a spokesman for Uber, a ride-hailing service, said, “The behavior in the video is wrong and unacceptable, and we appreciate the N.Y.P.D. investigating the incident.” Michael J. Palladino, the president of the Detectives’ Endowment Association, the union for city police detectives, defended the detective, saying “cops are just like everyone else” with complicated lives. “Detective Cherry is a person of good character and an excellent detective,” he said. “He really should not be judged by one isolated incident.” <hl> In the video footage, apparently from an encounter in the West Village, Detective Cherry can be seen berating the driver, Humayun Chaudhry, while standing at the driver’s door. <hl>

Matthew L. Wing, a spokesman for Uber, a ride-hailing service, said, “The behavior in the video is wrong and unacceptable, and we appreciate the N.Y.P.D. investigating the incident.” Michael J. Palladino, the president of the Detectives’ Endowment Association, the union for city police detectives, defended the detective, saying “cops are just like everyone else” with complicated lives. “Detective Cherry is a person of good character and an excellent detective,” he said. “He really should not be judged by one isolated incident.” In the video footage, apparently from an encounter in the West Village, Detective Cherry can be seen berating the driver, Humayun Chaudhry, while standing at the <hl> driver’s <hl> door.


Question: When did the daughter of Tiziano Terzani Married

CAMBRIDGE, England — THE light was fading on the hills above the Arno, and my closest friend in the careworn ranks of foreign correspondents was sitting cross-legged on a canopied Chinese daybed, in a lovely old tree-shaded house in his native village, a brisk walk from the heart of Florence. His name was Tiziano Terzani, one of Italy’s most celebrated writers, and on that weekend, a decade ago, he was host with his wife, Angela, for the marriage of their daughter in a soaring renaissance basilica in Florence.

Answer: a decade ago

CAMBRIDGE, England — THE light was fading on the hills above the Arno, and my closest friend in the careworn ranks of foreign correspondents was sitting cross-legged on a canopied Chinese daybed, in a lovely old tree-shaded house in his native village, a brisk walk from the heart of Florence. <hl> His name was Tiziano Terzani, one of Italy’s most celebrated writers, and on that weekend, a decade ago , he was host with his wife, Angela, for the marriage of their daughter in a soaring renaissance basilica in Florence. <hl>

CAMBRIDGE, England — THE light was fading on the hills above the Arno, and my closest friend in the careworn ranks of foreign correspondents was sitting cross-legged on a canopied Chinese daybed, in a lovely old tree-shaded house in his native village, a brisk walk from the heart of Florence. His name was Tiziano Terzani, one of Italy’s most celebrated writers, and on that weekend, <hl> a decade ago <hl>, he was host with his wife, Angela, for the marriage of their daughter in a soaring renaissance basilica in Florence.

His name was Tiziano Terzani, one of Italy’s most celebrated writers, and on that weekend, <hl> a decade ago <hl> , he was host with his wife, Angela, for the marriage of their daughter in a soaring renaissance basilica in Florence.


Question: What was the name of the first professional baseball team?

Rose has permission to be on the field Tuesday as part of M.L.B.’s fan-voted Franchise Four promotion. REDS FANS SAVOR TEAM HISTORY Cincinnati was home to the first professional baseball team, the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, who went unbeaten their inaugural season. There are tributes to the vintage players around the city, and former players will be in town from two other great Cincinnati teams — the 1975-76 world champions, including Rose, and the 1990 team, led by Barry Larkin, which swept the World Series over Oakland.

Answer: Cincinnati Red Stockings,

Rose has permission to be on the field Tuesday as part of M.L.B.’s fan-voted Franchise Four promotion. REDS FANS SAVOR TEAM HISTORY <hl> Cincinnati was home to the first professional baseball team, the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, who went unbeaten their inaugural season. <hl> There are tributes to the vintage players around the city, and former players will be in town from two other great Cincinnati teams — the 1975-76 world champions, including Rose, and the 1990 team, led by Barry Larkin, which swept the World Series over Oakland.

Rose has permission to be on the field Tuesday as part of M.L.B.’s fan-voted Franchise Four promotion. REDS FANS SAVOR TEAM HISTORY Cincinnati was home to the first professional baseball team, the 1869 <hl> Cincinnati Red Stockings, <hl> who went unbeaten their inaugural season. There are tributes to the vintage players around the city, and former players will be in town from two other great Cincinnati teams — the 1975-76 world champions, including Rose, and the 1990 team, led by Barry Larkin, which swept the World Series over Oakland.


Question: What is going to be passed soon by Montgomery County?

Oregon, Philadelphia and Emeryville, Calif., have all passed paid sick-leave policies this year, and Montgomery County, Md., is expected to soon. Last year, 11 states and cities did so, up from only two in 2011. (Eleven other states, including Wisconsin, Arizona and Georgia, have gone the other direction, banning cities from enacting paid sick leave.)

Answer: paid sick-leave policies

<hl> Oregon, Philadelphia and Emeryville, Calif., have all passed paid sick-leave policies this year, and Montgomery County, Md., is expected to soon. <hl> Last year, 11 states and cities did so, up from only two in 2011. (Eleven other states, including Wisconsin, Arizona and Georgia, have gone the other direction, banning cities from enacting paid sick leave.)

Oregon, Philadelphia and Emeryville, Calif., have all passed <hl> paid sick-leave policies <hl> this year, and Montgomery County, Md., is expected to soon. Last year, 11 states and cities did so, up from only two in 2011. (Eleven other states, including Wisconsin, Arizona and Georgia, have gone the other direction, banning cities from enacting paid sick leave.)


Question: What sort of show is Emergence: Insight Out?

GREENWICH Flinn Gallery “Emergence: Insight Out,” group show. June 22 through July 14. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Avenue. 203-622-7947; flinngallery.com. GROTON Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, University of Connecticut “Summer Exhibition,” Harriet Moore Ballard, Alida Ferrari, Jeanne Heifetz and Michael McLaughlin. Through July 18. Suggested donation, $3. Members and students, free. Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, University of Connecticut, 1084 Shennecossett Road. averypointarts.uconn.edu; 860-405-9052.

Answer: group show

<hl> GREENWICH Flinn Gallery “Emergence: Insight Out,” group show . <hl> June 22 through July 14. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Avenue. 203-622-7947; flinngallery.com. GROTON Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, University of Connecticut “Summer Exhibition,” Harriet Moore Ballard, Alida Ferrari, Jeanne Heifetz and Michael McLaughlin. Through July 18. Suggested donation, $3. Members and students, free. Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, University of Connecticut, 1084 Shennecossett Road. averypointarts.uconn.edu; 860-405-9052.

GREENWICH Flinn Gallery “Emergence: Insight Out,” <hl> group show <hl>. June 22 through July 14. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Avenue. 203-622-7947; flinngallery.com. GROTON Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, University of Connecticut “Summer Exhibition,” Harriet Moore Ballard, Alida Ferrari, Jeanne Heifetz and Michael McLaughlin. Through July 18. Suggested donation, $3. Members and students, free. Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, University of Connecticut, 1084 Shennecossett Road. averypointarts.uconn.edu; 860-405-9052.

GREENWICH Flinn Gallery “Emergence: Insight Out,” <hl> group show <hl> .


Question: Who's awareness is raised by estimating sales tax in the prices?

There are some promising signs of progress. For instance, the tax authorities have increased the use of digital filing methods, cutting into the mountains of paperwork. Some small businesses are thought to have benefited from a method aimed at simplifying their taxes. New legislation requiring retailers to estimate the amount of sales taxes embedded in the prices of their products is raising awareness among some Brazilians about the taxes they pay on everyday purchases. That, in turn, seems to be stoking anger about the deplorable quality of the education, health care, policing and other public services they receive in return. Brazil’s economic crisis is opening a new debate about taxes, with President Dilma Rousseff’s administration seeking to resuscitate a tax on financial transactions in an effort to raise government revenues. Other proposals under consideration would raise taxes on fuel and inheritance.

Answer: some Brazilians

There are some promising signs of progress. For instance, the tax authorities have increased the use of digital filing methods, cutting into the mountains of paperwork. Some small businesses are thought to have benefited from a method aimed at simplifying their taxes. <hl> New legislation requiring retailers to estimate the amount of sales taxes embedded in the prices of their products is raising awareness among some Brazilians about the taxes they pay on everyday purchases. <hl> That, in turn, seems to be stoking anger about the deplorable quality of the education, health care, policing and other public services they receive in return. Brazil’s economic crisis is opening a new debate about taxes, with President Dilma Rousseff’s administration seeking to resuscitate a tax on financial transactions in an effort to raise government revenues. Other proposals under consideration would raise taxes on fuel and inheritance.

There are some promising signs of progress. For instance, the tax authorities have increased the use of digital filing methods, cutting into the mountains of paperwork. Some small businesses are thought to have benefited from a method aimed at simplifying their taxes. New legislation requiring retailers to estimate the amount of sales taxes embedded in the prices of their products is raising awareness among <hl> some Brazilians <hl> about the taxes they pay on everyday purchases. That, in turn, seems to be stoking anger about the deplorable quality of the education, health care, policing and other public services they receive in return. Brazil’s economic crisis is opening a new debate about taxes, with President Dilma Rousseff’s administration seeking to resuscitate a tax on financial transactions in an effort to raise government revenues. Other proposals under consideration would raise taxes on fuel and inheritance.


Question: Why does De Veers make synthetic diamonds?

Now that the market is more competitive, De Beers focuses more on marketing its own brands, such as Forevermark, a symbol etched on diamonds that have passed quality assurance tests. The symbol is visible only with a special instrument and helps buyers know, for example, that a diamond is not man-made. (De Beers also produces synthetic diamonds but only for industrial applications, such as lasers.) “We have to make sure that diamonds remain a relevant luxury category,” said Mr. Mellier of De Beers.

Answer: for industrial applications,

Now that the market is more competitive, De Beers focuses more on marketing its own brands, such as Forevermark, a symbol etched on diamonds that have passed quality assurance tests. The symbol is visible only with a special instrument and helps buyers know, for example, that a diamond is not man-made. <hl> (De Beers also produces synthetic diamonds but only for industrial applications, such as lasers.) <hl> “We have to make sure that diamonds remain a relevant luxury category,” said Mr. Mellier of De Beers.

Now that the market is more competitive, De Beers focuses more on marketing its own brands, such as Forevermark, a symbol etched on diamonds that have passed quality assurance tests. The symbol is visible only with a special instrument and helps buyers know, for example, that a diamond is not man-made. (De Beers also produces synthetic diamonds but only <hl> for industrial applications, <hl> such as lasers.) “We have to make sure that diamonds remain a relevant luxury category,” said Mr. Mellier of De Beers.


Question: Who is playing on June 26th at 9 p.m.?

MASHANTUCKET Grand Theater, Foxwoods Casino Nas, hip-hop. June 26 at 9 p.m. $38 and $68. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard. 800-200-2882; foxwoods.com. NEW HAVEN College Street Music Hall Blackberry Smoke, rock. June 26 at 8 p.m. $25 to $30. College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street. collegestreetmusichall.com; 877-987-6487. NEW HAVEN International Festival of Arts and Ideas International Festival of Arts and Ideas, performances and conversations covering a range of disciplines. Through June 27. Various prices. International Festival of Arts and Ideas, various locations. 888-278-4332; artidea.org.

Answer: Foxwoods Casino Nas

<hl> MASHANTUCKET Grand Theater, Foxwoods Casino Nas , hip-hop. <hl> June 26 at 9 p.m. $38 and $68. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard. 800-200-2882; foxwoods.com. NEW HAVEN College Street Music Hall Blackberry Smoke, rock. June 26 at 8 p.m. $25 to $30. College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street. collegestreetmusichall.com; 877-987-6487. NEW HAVEN International Festival of Arts and Ideas International Festival of Arts and Ideas, performances and conversations covering a range of disciplines. Through June 27. Various prices. International Festival of Arts and Ideas, various locations. 888-278-4332; artidea.org.

MASHANTUCKET Grand Theater, <hl> Foxwoods Casino Nas <hl>, hip-hop. June 26 at 9 p.m. $38 and $68. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard. 800-200-2882; foxwoods.com. NEW HAVEN College Street Music Hall Blackberry Smoke, rock. June 26 at 8 p.m. $25 to $30. College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street. collegestreetmusichall.com; 877-987-6487. NEW HAVEN International Festival of Arts and Ideas International Festival of Arts and Ideas, performances and conversations covering a range of disciplines. Through June 27. Various prices. International Festival of Arts and Ideas, various locations. 888-278-4332; artidea.org.

MASHANTUCKET Grand Theater, <hl> Foxwoods Casino Nas <hl> , hip-hop.


Question: Where they returned to the public market?

Both companies were previously parts of bigger corporations: NXP was formerly a division of Philips, while Freescale was a division of Motorola. Both were also owned by groups of private equity firms and returned to the public markets in rocky initial public offerings. Representatives for NXP and Freescale were not immediately available for comment. News of the discussions was reported earlier by Reuters.

Answer: returned to the public markets

Both companies were previously parts of bigger corporations: NXP was formerly a division of Philips, while Freescale was a division of Motorola. <hl> Both were also owned by groups of private equity firms and returned to the public markets in rocky initial public offerings. <hl> Representatives for NXP and Freescale were not immediately available for comment. News of the discussions was reported earlier by Reuters.

Both companies were previously parts of bigger corporations: NXP was formerly a division of Philips, while Freescale was a division of Motorola. Both were also owned by groups of private equity firms and <hl> returned to the public markets <hl> in rocky initial public offerings. Representatives for NXP and Freescale were not immediately available for comment. News of the discussions was reported earlier by Reuters.


Question: During what season did Rose got another injury?

Rose, cleared medically but uncertain of his own health, was accused of a lack of toughness and a me-first attitude. When he finally returned for the next season, 2013-14, another injury — this time a torn medial meniscus in his right knee — felled him in only his 10th game. Rose aggravated the injury this season, had surgery and missed a quarter of the campaign; he returned just before the end of the regular season. In his absence, the Bulls were a scrappy underdog — a solid regular-season team that lacked the star power for playoff crunchtime. On Saturday, they had the look of a championship contender.

Answer: 2013-14

Rose, cleared medically but uncertain of his own health, was accused of a lack of toughness and a me-first attitude. <hl> When he finally returned for the next season, 2013-14 , another injury — this time a torn medial meniscus in his right knee — felled him in only his 10th game. <hl> Rose aggravated the injury this season, had surgery and missed a quarter of the campaign; he returned just before the end of the regular season. In his absence, the Bulls were a scrappy underdog — a solid regular-season team that lacked the star power for playoff crunchtime. On Saturday, they had the look of a championship contender.

Rose, cleared medically but uncertain of his own health, was accused of a lack of toughness and a me-first attitude. When he finally returned for the next season, <hl> 2013-14 <hl>, another injury — this time a torn medial meniscus in his right knee — felled him in only his 10th game. Rose aggravated the injury this season, had surgery and missed a quarter of the campaign; he returned just before the end of the regular season. In his absence, the Bulls were a scrappy underdog — a solid regular-season team that lacked the star power for playoff crunchtime. On Saturday, they had the look of a championship contender.

When he finally returned for the next season, <hl> 2013-14 <hl> , another injury — this time a torn medial meniscus in his right knee — felled him in only his 10th game.


Question: What did Sgt Michael Faranda admire about Ukrainians willingness despite lack of prepartion??

In the first two weeks of training, the Americans found the Ukrainians’ soldierly skills lacking, and the group generally in need of instruction. “I came into it expecting them not to know much of the basics,” said Sgt. Michael Faranda, who is teaching maneuvers. He was correct. Things “every soldier should know,” he said, they did not. Some even forgot their helmets on the first day of exercises. Still, Sergeant Faranda said, the Ukrainians’ willingness to go into combat was all the more notable for their lack of preparation for it.

Answer: go into combat

In the first two weeks of training, the Americans found the Ukrainians’ soldierly skills lacking, and the group generally in need of instruction. “I came into it expecting them not to know much of the basics,” said Sgt. Michael Faranda, who is teaching maneuvers. He was correct. Things “every soldier should know,” he said, they did not. Some even forgot their helmets on the first day of exercises. <hl> Still, Sergeant Faranda said, the Ukrainians’ willingness to go into combat was all the more notable for their lack of preparation for it. <hl>

In the first two weeks of training, the Americans found the Ukrainians’ soldierly skills lacking, and the group generally in need of instruction. “I came into it expecting them not to know much of the basics,” said Sgt. Michael Faranda, who is teaching maneuvers. He was correct. Things “every soldier should know,” he said, they did not. Some even forgot their helmets on the first day of exercises. Still, Sergeant Faranda said, the Ukrainians’ willingness to <hl> go into combat <hl> was all the more notable for their lack of preparation for it.


Question: What did Sgt Michael Faranda admire about Ukrainians willingness despite lack of prepartion??

Answer: go into combat

In the first two weeks of training, the Americans found the Ukrainians’ soldierly skills lacking, and the group generally in need of instruction. “I came into it expecting them not to know much of the basics,” said Sgt. Michael Faranda, who is teaching maneuvers. He was correct. Things “every soldier should know,” he said, they did not. Some even forgot their helmets on the first day of exercises. <hl> Still, Sergeant Faranda said, the Ukrainians’ willingness to go into combat was all the more notable for their lack of preparation for it. <hl>

In the first two weeks of training, the Americans found the Ukrainians’ soldierly skills lacking, and the group generally in need of instruction. “I came into it expecting them not to know much of the basics,” said Sgt. Michael Faranda, who is teaching maneuvers. He was correct. Things “every soldier should know,” he said, they did not. Some even forgot their helmets on the first day of exercises. Still, Sergeant Faranda said, the Ukrainians’ willingness to <hl> go into combat <hl> was all the more notable for their lack of preparation for it.


Question: Where was Tariq taken before returning to the United States?

The State Department had called for a quick and credible inquiry after footage of the beating spread worldwide. Tariq, who was 15 at the time, was spending the summer with relatives in East Jerusalem when violence broke out over the gruesome killing of his cousin Muhammad Abu Khdeir, 16, by Jewish extremists who said they wanted to avenge the kidnapping and killing of three Israeli youths by Palestinian militants in the West Bank. The Israeli authorities said that Tariq was masked and holding a wooden slingshot when the officer chased him. Tariq, who said he had only been watching the clashes, was taken to a hospital and returned to the United States about two weeks later.

Answer: to a hospital

The State Department had called for a quick and credible inquiry after footage of the beating spread worldwide. Tariq, who was 15 at the time, was spending the summer with relatives in East Jerusalem when violence broke out over the gruesome killing of his cousin Muhammad Abu Khdeir, 16, by Jewish extremists who said they wanted to avenge the kidnapping and killing of three Israeli youths by Palestinian militants in the West Bank. The Israeli authorities said that Tariq was masked and holding a wooden slingshot when the officer chased him. <hl> Tariq, who said he had only been watching the clashes, was taken to a hospital and returned to the United States about two weeks later. <hl>

The State Department had called for a quick and credible inquiry after footage of the beating spread worldwide. Tariq, who was 15 at the time, was spending the summer with relatives in East Jerusalem when violence broke out over the gruesome killing of his cousin Muhammad Abu Khdeir, 16, by Jewish extremists who said they wanted to avenge the kidnapping and killing of three Israeli youths by Palestinian militants in the West Bank. The Israeli authorities said that Tariq was masked and holding a wooden slingshot when the officer chased him. Tariq, who said he had only been watching the clashes, was taken <hl> to a hospital <hl> and returned to the United States about two weeks later.


Question: who is the chief exclusive?

Laudomia Pucci, the interim chief executive of Emilio Pucci and Mr. Pucci’s daughter, attested to Mr. Fairchild’s particular mixture of kindness and cutting. “He was extremely, extremely nice with my father, whenever he talked to him,” she said. “But at the same time, he had that niceness and then this very dry sense of humor.”

Answer: Emilio Pucci

<hl> Laudomia Pucci, the interim chief executive of Emilio Pucci and Mr. Pucci’s daughter, attested to Mr. Fairchild’s particular mixture of kindness and cutting. <hl> “He was extremely, extremely nice with my father, whenever he talked to him,” she said. “But at the same time, he had that niceness and then this very dry sense of humor.”

Laudomia Pucci, the interim chief executive of <hl> Emilio Pucci <hl> and Mr. Pucci’s daughter, attested to Mr. Fairchild’s particular mixture of kindness and cutting. “He was extremely, extremely nice with my father, whenever he talked to him,” she said. “But at the same time, he had that niceness and then this very dry sense of humor.”


Question: How old is Adam Voges?

“I played 27 more tests than I ever thought I would,” Harris said Saturday. “I relished every single moment of them.” His departure robs Australia of its one bowler who has proved effective in English conditions, as he was its leading wicket-taker in England in 2013. Harris, 35, was a subtle craftsmen among a clutch of flamethrowers, relying on control and variation. rather than sheer speed. His loss increases Australia’s likely reliance on its two fearsome left-armers, Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson, and it is also a reminder of one potential vulnerability of the defending champion — its age. Brad Haddin, the wicketkeeper, and Chris Rogers, an opening batsman, are both 37. Middle-order batsman Adam Voges is a 35-year-old test rookie. Johnson is 33, while captain Michael Clarke is 34 and has a history of back trouble. Much will depend on Clarke’s heir apparent as captain, Steve Smith. The 26-year-old was once regarded as a “bits and pieces” player who was not quite good enough in any of his roles, but he has developed into a batting specialist who now tops the world rankings.

Answer: 35

“I played 27 more tests than I ever thought I would,” Harris said Saturday. “I relished every single moment of them.” His departure robs Australia of its one bowler who has proved effective in English conditions, as he was its leading wicket-taker in England in 2013. <hl> Harris, 35 , was a subtle craftsmen among a clutch of flamethrowers, relying on control and variation. <hl> rather than sheer speed. His loss increases Australia’s likely reliance on its two fearsome left-armers, Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson, and it is also a reminder of one potential vulnerability of the defending champion — its age. Brad Haddin, the wicketkeeper, and Chris Rogers, an opening batsman, are both 37. Middle-order batsman Adam Voges is a 35-year-old test rookie. Johnson is 33, while captain Michael Clarke is 34 and has a history of back trouble. Much will depend on Clarke’s heir apparent as captain, Steve Smith. The 26-year-old was once regarded as a “bits and pieces” player who was not quite good enough in any of his roles, but he has developed into a batting specialist who now tops the world rankings.

“I played 27 more tests than I ever thought I would,” Harris said Saturday. “I relished every single moment of them.” His departure robs Australia of its one bowler who has proved effective in English conditions, as he was its leading wicket-taker in England in 2013. Harris, <hl> 35 <hl>, was a subtle craftsmen among a clutch of flamethrowers, relying on control and variation. rather than sheer speed. His loss increases Australia’s likely reliance on its two fearsome left-armers, Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson, and it is also a reminder of one potential vulnerability of the defending champion — its age. Brad Haddin, the wicketkeeper, and Chris Rogers, an opening batsman, are both 37. Middle-order batsman Adam Voges is a 35-year-old test rookie. Johnson is 33, while captain Michael Clarke is 34 and has a history of back trouble. Much will depend on Clarke’s heir apparent as captain, Steve Smith. The 26-year-old was once regarded as a “bits and pieces” player who was not quite good enough in any of his roles, but he has developed into a batting specialist who now tops the world rankings.

Harris, <hl> 35 <hl> , was a subtle craftsmen among a clutch of flamethrowers, relying on control and variation.


Question: What company bought Sprout?

Cindy Whitehead, who oversaw a long, but ultimately successful, effort to bring to market the first prescription drug to enhance women’s sexual drive, is leaving her post as chief executive of Sprout Pharmaceuticals. In August, the Food and Drug Administration approved Sprout’s Addyi, often referred to as the “little pink pill,” after rejecting it in 2010 and in 2013 on concerns about side effects and limited effectiveness. Shortly after the approval, Sprout, which was privately held, agreed to be acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $1 billion.

Answer: Valeant Pharmaceuticals

Cindy Whitehead, who oversaw a long, but ultimately successful, effort to bring to market the first prescription drug to enhance women’s sexual drive, is leaving her post as chief executive of Sprout Pharmaceuticals. In August, the Food and Drug Administration approved Sprout’s Addyi, often referred to as the “little pink pill,” after rejecting it in 2010 and in 2013 on concerns about side effects and limited effectiveness. <hl> Shortly after the approval, Sprout, which was privately held, agreed to be acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $1 billion. <hl>

Cindy Whitehead, who oversaw a long, but ultimately successful, effort to bring to market the first prescription drug to enhance women’s sexual drive, is leaving her post as chief executive of Sprout Pharmaceuticals. In August, the Food and Drug Administration approved Sprout’s Addyi, often referred to as the “little pink pill,” after rejecting it in 2010 and in 2013 on concerns about side effects and limited effectiveness. Shortly after the approval, Sprout, which was privately held, agreed to be acquired by <hl> Valeant Pharmaceuticals <hl> for $1 billion.


Question: What kind of feature is iMessage?

Apple’s iMessage has an audio-chat feature that allows you to send voice messages to friends on the same platform as text messages. Many apps have similar features, including WhatsApp and WeChat. Then there is the actual phone, which I’m told is the basis of these app-filled devices we all have. If you really want to hear someone’s voice, you can simply call her.

Answer: audio-chat

<hl> Apple’s iMessage has an audio-chat feature that allows you to send voice messages to friends on the same platform as text messages. <hl> Many apps have similar features, including WhatsApp and WeChat. Then there is the actual phone, which I’m told is the basis of these app-filled devices we all have. If you really want to hear someone’s voice, you can simply call her.

Apple’s iMessage has an <hl> audio-chat <hl> feature that allows you to send voice messages to friends on the same platform as text messages. Many apps have similar features, including WhatsApp and WeChat. Then there is the actual phone, which I’m told is the basis of these app-filled devices we all have. If you really want to hear someone’s voice, you can simply call her.


Question: J.C. Penney is using what unlikely advertising strategy?

“J. C. Penney is making a big statement,” said Bruce Cohen, a retail private equity strategist at Kurt Salmon, a consulting firm. “It’s a pronouncement in favor of what all retailers are recognizing — that there are moments when people want to slow down, and there’s still an important place for the catalog.” After years of decline, the number of catalogs mailed in the United States increased in 2013, to 11.9 billion, according to the Direct Marketing Association, a trade group. While that figure is about 60 percent of what it was at its peak in 2007, some analysts say the recent 1 percent rise in mailed catalogs, coupled with the care retailers are putting into them, may signal something of a renaissance. Not all catalogs will rebound in this environment. The parent company of SkyMall, the in-flight shopping magazine, filed for bankruptcy last week. But Paul Swinand, an analyst for Morningstar, called that catalog different from most with its quirky assortment of goods. “It’s not about brand with SkyMall,” he said. “There’s nothing emotional about it.”

Answer: mailed catalogs

“J. C. Penney is making a big statement,” said Bruce Cohen, a retail private equity strategist at Kurt Salmon, a consulting firm. “It’s a pronouncement in favor of what all retailers are recognizing — that there are moments when people want to slow down, and there’s still an important place for the catalog.” After years of decline, the number of catalogs mailed in the United States increased in 2013, to 11.9 billion, according to the Direct Marketing Association, a trade group. <hl> While that figure is about 60 percent of what it was at its peak in 2007, some analysts say the recent 1 percent rise in mailed catalogs , coupled with the care retailers are putting into them, may signal something of a renaissance. <hl> Not all catalogs will rebound in this environment. The parent company of SkyMall, the in-flight shopping magazine, filed for bankruptcy last week. But Paul Swinand, an analyst for Morningstar, called that catalog different from most with its quirky assortment of goods. “It’s not about brand with SkyMall,” he said. “There’s nothing emotional about it.”

“J. C. Penney is making a big statement,” said Bruce Cohen, a retail private equity strategist at Kurt Salmon, a consulting firm. “It’s a pronouncement in favor of what all retailers are recognizing — that there are moments when people want to slow down, and there’s still an important place for the catalog.” After years of decline, the number of catalogs mailed in the United States increased in 2013, to 11.9 billion, according to the Direct Marketing Association, a trade group. While that figure is about 60 percent of what it was at its peak in 2007, some analysts say the recent 1 percent rise in <hl> mailed catalogs <hl>, coupled with the care retailers are putting into them, may signal something of a renaissance. Not all catalogs will rebound in this environment. The parent company of SkyMall, the in-flight shopping magazine, filed for bankruptcy last week. But Paul Swinand, an analyst for Morningstar, called that catalog different from most with its quirky assortment of goods. “It’s not about brand with SkyMall,” he said. “There’s nothing emotional about it.”

While that figure is about 60 percent of what it was at its peak in 2007, some analysts say the recent 1 percent rise in <hl> mailed catalogs <hl> , coupled with the care retailers are putting into them, may signal something of a renaissance.


Question: What was promised by Britain to be renewed?

He found the resources to commit to the 2 percent threshold, committed to buying F-35 fighter jets and maritime patrol planes for Britain’s new aircraft carriers, and vowed to renew Britain’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent. He is now seeking to follow through on his promise to expand airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Mr. Cameron has announced an increase in military spending in real terms of 3 percent over the next four years, including for special forces, intelligence gathering and a doubling of Britain’s drone fleet. Nevertheless, after the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Britons remain wary about involvement in Syria, and Mr. Cameron has had to spend considerable effort cajoling lawmakers — including in his own party — to support him.

Answer: submarine-based nuclear deterrent

<hl> He found the resources to commit to the 2 percent threshold, committed to buying F-35 fighter jets and maritime patrol planes for Britain’s new aircraft carriers, and vowed to renew Britain’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent . <hl> He is now seeking to follow through on his promise to expand airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Mr. Cameron has announced an increase in military spending in real terms of 3 percent over the next four years, including for special forces, intelligence gathering and a doubling of Britain’s drone fleet. Nevertheless, after the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Britons remain wary about involvement in Syria, and Mr. Cameron has had to spend considerable effort cajoling lawmakers — including in his own party — to support him.

He found the resources to commit to the 2 percent threshold, committed to buying F-35 fighter jets and maritime patrol planes for Britain’s new aircraft carriers, and vowed to renew Britain’s <hl> submarine-based nuclear deterrent <hl>. He is now seeking to follow through on his promise to expand airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Mr. Cameron has announced an increase in military spending in real terms of 3 percent over the next four years, including for special forces, intelligence gathering and a doubling of Britain’s drone fleet. Nevertheless, after the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Britons remain wary about involvement in Syria, and Mr. Cameron has had to spend considerable effort cajoling lawmakers — including in his own party — to support him.

He found the resources to commit to the 2 percent threshold, committed to buying F-35 fighter jets and maritime patrol planes for Britain’s new aircraft carriers, and vowed to renew Britain’s <hl> submarine-based nuclear deterrent <hl> .


Question: Where was the Massey Energy Company trial held?

A federal judge on Tuesday refused to declare a mistrial in the case of Donald L. Blankenship, who was the chief executive of Massey Energy Company when 29 workers were killed in a company mine in 2010. Mr. Blankenship’s lawyer asked for the mistrial ruling after jurors finished their fifth full day of deliberations. But Judge Irene C. Berger of Federal District Court in Charleston said that she did not “have any reason to believe that they are deadlocked” and that extensive deliberations were not surprising after weeks of testimony. Mr. Blankenship is accused of securities fraud and of conspiring to violate mine safety regulations. Deliberations will resume on Monday.

Answer: Charleston

A federal judge on Tuesday refused to declare a mistrial in the case of Donald L. Blankenship, who was the chief executive of Massey Energy Company when 29 workers were killed in a company mine in 2010. Mr. Blankenship’s lawyer asked for the mistrial ruling after jurors finished their fifth full day of deliberations. <hl> But Judge Irene C. Berger of Federal District Court in Charleston said that she did not “have any reason to believe that they are deadlocked” and that extensive deliberations were not surprising after weeks of testimony. <hl> Mr. Blankenship is accused of securities fraud and of conspiring to violate mine safety regulations. Deliberations will resume on Monday.

A federal judge on Tuesday refused to declare a mistrial in the case of Donald L. Blankenship, who was the chief executive of Massey Energy Company when 29 workers were killed in a company mine in 2010. Mr. Blankenship’s lawyer asked for the mistrial ruling after jurors finished their fifth full day of deliberations. But Judge Irene C. Berger of Federal District Court in <hl> Charleston <hl> said that she did not “have any reason to believe that they are deadlocked” and that extensive deliberations were not surprising after weeks of testimony. Mr. Blankenship is accused of securities fraud and of conspiring to violate mine safety regulations. Deliberations will resume on Monday.


Question: Who is Brian M. Kolb speaking negatively about?

“I would be utterly shocked and dismayed and aghast if the Assembly Democrats were to offer Mr. Silver any leadership role whatsoever,” said Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb, a Republican from the Finger Lakes region who serves as minority leader. “But I never rule anything out.” One issue that both parties agree on is that the corruption trials of Mr. Silver and Dean G. Skelos, a Republican who was the leader of the State Senate and whose trial entered its second week on Monday, have cast much of Albany in an unsavory light, as have suggestions by defense lawyers that allegedly criminal behavior is merely part of “business as usual” in the state capital.

Answer: Assembly Democrats

<hl> “I would be utterly shocked and dismayed and aghast if the Assembly Democrats were to offer Mr. Silver any leadership role whatsoever,” said Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb, a Republican from the Finger Lakes region who serves as minority leader. <hl> “But I never rule anything out.” One issue that both parties agree on is that the corruption trials of Mr. Silver and Dean G. Skelos, a Republican who was the leader of the State Senate and whose trial entered its second week on Monday, have cast much of Albany in an unsavory light, as have suggestions by defense lawyers that allegedly criminal behavior is merely part of “business as usual” in the state capital.

“I would be utterly shocked and dismayed and aghast if the <hl> Assembly Democrats <hl> were to offer Mr. Silver any leadership role whatsoever,” said Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb, a Republican from the Finger Lakes region who serves as minority leader. “But I never rule anything out.” One issue that both parties agree on is that the corruption trials of Mr. Silver and Dean G. Skelos, a Republican who was the leader of the State Senate and whose trial entered its second week on Monday, have cast much of Albany in an unsavory light, as have suggestions by defense lawyers that allegedly criminal behavior is merely part of “business as usual” in the state capital.


Question: What can cause banks to raise their rates?

“Banks are on notice if they raise rates and then engage in what the regulators regard as riskier lending, they will have to pay higher insurance premiums,” said Nicholas Lardy, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics who has studied China’s financial system for decades. “This it is hoped will deter such risky behavior and thus head off a competitive race to raise rates when the cap on deposit rates is lifted.” For the banks, the insurance premiums represent an additional expense that could crimp their profit margins. China’s central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said the base premium would be set at only 0.01 percent to 0.02 percent of deposits at the onset, a level he described as “much lower than the initial rates in the majority of countries when they introduced deposit insurance,” according to transcripts of interviews published this week in the Chinese press. So far, regulators have declined to say at what level they will set the adjustable, risk-based premiums. “It’s like with car insurance,” Mr. Zhou said in the interviews. “Drivers who get in accidents pay higher premiums, those that don’t pay lower ones. This helps create a positive incentive to reduce risk.” Ordinary Chinese, too, will have to digest the new risk in the banking system. Under the insurance plan, only the first 500,000 renminbi, or roughly $80,000, in any given account will be insured. Officials say this will effectively cover 99.6 percent of all depositors. But analysts point out that the amount of deposits covered will be much lower — some estimate that only around 50 percent of deposits by value will be insured, because some very wealthy individuals park large sums in their accounts. Changing public perceptions about the risk of bank deposits could have implications for another huge part of the system: shadow financing, or off-balance-sheet fund-raising. In recent years, trust companies and other loosely regulated institutions in China have issued billions of dollars in loans, relying on funds raised by selling short-term, high-interest wealth management products. It is a murky market where levels of risk, including of default, are difficult to quantify. But ordinary investors regard the risk of such products as comparable to savings deposits, since they are often marketed by banks. Analysts say that could change with the introduction of deposit insurance, potentially pulling money out of riskier investment products and putting it back into the official banking system. That could be a good thing in the long term, even if it leads to more defaults in the near term. “Households will likely keep some resources in higher-return, higher-risk instruments, but they will properly recognize the risks involved,” said David Dollar, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a former China-based official at the United States Treasury Department and the World Bank. “The government can then allow some defaults and bankruptcies, which they have done recently,” Mr. Dollar added. “This is a normal part of a market economy and should not be alarming.”

Answer: riskier lending

<hl> “Banks are on notice if they raise rates and then engage in what the regulators regard as riskier lending , they will have to pay higher insurance premiums,” said Nicholas Lardy, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics who has studied China’s financial system for decades. <hl> “This it is hoped will deter such risky behavior and thus head off a competitive race to raise rates when the cap on deposit rates is lifted.” For the banks, the insurance premiums represent an additional expense that could crimp their profit margins. China’s central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said the base premium would be set at only 0.01 percent to 0.02 percent of deposits at the onset, a level he described as “much lower than the initial rates in the majority of countries when they introduced deposit insurance,” according to transcripts of interviews published this week in the Chinese press. So far, regulators have declined to say at what level they will set the adjustable, risk-based premiums. “It’s like with car insurance,” Mr. Zhou said in the interviews. “Drivers who get in accidents pay higher premiums, those that don’t pay lower ones. This helps create a positive incentive to reduce risk.” Ordinary Chinese, too, will have to digest the new risk in the banking system. Under the insurance plan, only the first 500,000 renminbi, or roughly $80,000, in any given account will be insured. Officials say this will effectively cover 99.6 percent of all depositors. But analysts point out that the amount of deposits covered will be much lower — some estimate that only around 50 percent of deposits by value will be insured, because some very wealthy individuals park large sums in their accounts. Changing public perceptions about the risk of bank deposits could have implications for another huge part of the system: shadow financing, or off-balance-sheet fund-raising. In recent years, trust companies and other loosely regulated institutions in China have issued billions of dollars in loans, relying on funds raised by selling short-term, high-interest wealth management products. It is a murky market where levels of risk, including of default, are difficult to quantify. But ordinary investors regard the risk of such products as comparable to savings deposits, since they are often marketed by banks. Analysts say that could change with the introduction of deposit insurance, potentially pulling money out of riskier investment products and putting it back into the official banking system. That could be a good thing in the long term, even if it leads to more defaults in the near term. “Households will likely keep some resources in higher-return, higher-risk instruments, but they will properly recognize the risks involved,” said David Dollar, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a former China-based official at the United States Treasury Department and the World Bank. “The government can then allow some defaults and bankruptcies, which they have done recently,” Mr. Dollar added. “This is a normal part of a market economy and should not be alarming.”

“Banks are on notice if they raise rates and then engage in what the regulators regard as <hl> riskier lending <hl>, they will have to pay higher insurance premiums,” said Nicholas Lardy, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics who has studied China’s financial system for decades. “This it is hoped will deter such risky behavior and thus head off a competitive race to raise rates when the cap on deposit rates is lifted.” For the banks, the insurance premiums represent an additional expense that could crimp their profit margins. China’s central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said the base premium would be set at only 0.01 percent to 0.02 percent of deposits at the onset, a level he described as “much lower than the initial rates in the majority of countries when they introduced deposit insurance,” according to transcripts of interviews published this week in the Chinese press. So far, regulators have declined to say at what level they will set the adjustable, risk-based premiums. “It’s like with car insurance,” Mr. Zhou said in the interviews. “Drivers who get in accidents pay higher premiums, those that don’t pay lower ones. This helps create a positive incentive to reduce risk.” Ordinary Chinese, too, will have to digest the new risk in the banking system. Under the insurance plan, only the first 500,000 renminbi, or roughly $80,000, in any given account will be insured. Officials say this will effectively cover 99.6 percent of all depositors. But analysts point out that the amount of deposits covered will be much lower — some estimate that only around 50 percent of deposits by value will be insured, because some very wealthy individuals park large sums in their accounts. Changing public perceptions about the risk of bank deposits could have implications for another huge part of the system: shadow financing, or off-balance-sheet fund-raising. In recent years, trust companies and other loosely regulated institutions in China have issued billions of dollars in loans, relying on funds raised by selling short-term, high-interest wealth management products. It is a murky market where levels of risk, including of default, are difficult to quantify. But ordinary investors regard the risk of such products as comparable to savings deposits, since they are often marketed by banks. Analysts say that could change with the introduction of deposit insurance, potentially pulling money out of riskier investment products and putting it back into the official banking system. That could be a good thing in the long term, even if it leads to more defaults in the near term. “Households will likely keep some resources in higher-return, higher-risk instruments, but they will properly recognize the risks involved,” said David Dollar, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a former China-based official at the United States Treasury Department and the World Bank. “The government can then allow some defaults and bankruptcies, which they have done recently,” Mr. Dollar added. “This is a normal part of a market economy and should not be alarming.”

“Banks are on notice if they raise rates and then engage in what the regulators regard as <hl> riskier lending <hl> , they will have to pay higher insurance premiums,” said Nicholas Lardy, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics who has studied China’s financial system for decades.


Question: Who is the Labour leader?

LONDON — In one of the more bizarre moments of a tight British election campaign, the Labour leader, Ed Miliband, went in the dead of night Monday to the apartment of Russell Brand, a bawdy comedian, to give him an interview, which was posted Wednesday on YouTube. Mr. Brand, who is also known for his expletive-filled rants against politics and politicians, has publicly urged Britons not to vote at all. But he is popular with young people, and Mr. Miliband in a tight race needs every vote he can get to become prime minister after the May 7 election.

Answer: Ed Miliband

<hl> LONDON — In one of the more bizarre moments of a tight British election campaign, the Labour leader, Ed Miliband , went in the dead of night Monday to the apartment of Russell Brand, a bawdy comedian, to give him an interview, which was posted Wednesday on YouTube. <hl> Mr. Brand, who is also known for his expletive-filled rants against politics and politicians, has publicly urged Britons not to vote at all. But he is popular with young people, and Mr. Miliband in a tight race needs every vote he can get to become prime minister after the May 7 election.

LONDON — In one of the more bizarre moments of a tight British election campaign, the Labour leader, <hl> Ed Miliband <hl>, went in the dead of night Monday to the apartment of Russell Brand, a bawdy comedian, to give him an interview, which was posted Wednesday on YouTube. Mr. Brand, who is also known for his expletive-filled rants against politics and politicians, has publicly urged Britons not to vote at all. But he is popular with young people, and Mr. Miliband in a tight race needs every vote he can get to become prime minister after the May 7 election.

LONDON — In one of the more bizarre moments of a tight British election campaign, the Labour leader, <hl> Ed Miliband <hl> , went in the dead of night Monday to the apartment of Russell Brand, a bawdy comedian, to give him an interview, which was posted Wednesday on YouTube.


Question: What were the farmers using to monitor their farms?

It is a drone, and its pilot is a farmer named Jean Hediger, one of a growing number of American agrarians who have taken to using unmanned aircraft — better known for their use in war-torn lands far from the wheat fields of eastern Colorado — to gather information about the health of their crops. In doing so, these farmers are breaking the law. It is illegal to fly drones for commercial purposes without permission from federal authorities, and those who do so risk penalties in the thousands of dollars. But the technology holds such promise that many farmers are using it anyway, dotting the country’s rural skies with whirring devices saddled with tiny video cameras. “This has really become a big deal in ag,” said Ms. Hediger, who is in her early 60s. “Our intent is pure,” she added. “Without being able to fly drones over our fields, they are asking us to remain in the dark ages.”

Answer: drones

It is a drone, and its pilot is a farmer named Jean Hediger, one of a growing number of American agrarians who have taken to using unmanned aircraft — better known for their use in war-torn lands far from the wheat fields of eastern Colorado — to gather information about the health of their crops. In doing so, these farmers are breaking the law. <hl> It is illegal to fly drones for commercial purposes without permission from federal authorities, and those who do so risk penalties in the thousands of dollars. <hl> But the technology holds such promise that many farmers are using it anyway, dotting the country’s rural skies with whirring devices saddled with tiny video cameras. “This has really become a big deal in ag,” said Ms. Hediger, who is in her early 60s. “Our intent is pure,” she added. “Without being able to fly drones over our fields, they are asking us to remain in the dark ages.”

It is a drone, and its pilot is a farmer named Jean Hediger, one of a growing number of American agrarians who have taken to using unmanned aircraft — better known for their use in war-torn lands far from the wheat fields of eastern Colorado — to gather information about the health of their crops. In doing so, these farmers are breaking the law. It is illegal to fly <hl> drones <hl> for commercial purposes without permission from federal authorities, and those who do so risk penalties in the thousands of dollars. But the technology holds such promise that many farmers are using it anyway, dotting the country’s rural skies with whirring devices saddled with tiny video cameras. “This has really become a big deal in ag,” said Ms. Hediger, who is in her early 60s. “Our intent is pure,” she added. “Without being able to fly drones over our fields, they are asking us to remain in the dark ages.”


Question: The response of the crowd grew what during the match?

MASON, Ohio —  Days after making a remark to an opponent in Montreal that was picked up by on-court microphones and resulted in a $10,000 fine, Nick Kyrgios received a mixed reaction upon his arrival at his opening-round match at the Western & Southern Open. The response of the large crowd grew warmer during the match, but that was short-lived — not because Kyrgios again set off controversy but because his opponent Tuesday, 12th-seeded Richard Gasquet, completed a 6-2, 6-1 victory in just 56 minutes.

Answer: warmer

MASON, Ohio — Days after making a remark to an opponent in Montreal that was picked up by on-court microphones and resulted in a $10,000 fine, Nick Kyrgios received a mixed reaction upon his arrival at his opening-round match at the Western & Southern Open. <hl> The response of the large crowd grew warmer during the match, but that was short-lived — not because Kyrgios again set off controversy but because his opponent Tuesday, 12th-seeded Richard Gasquet, completed a 6-2, 6-1 victory in just 56 minutes. <hl>

MASON, Ohio — Days after making a remark to an opponent in Montreal that was picked up by on-court microphones and resulted in a $10,000 fine, Nick Kyrgios received a mixed reaction upon his arrival at his opening-round match at the Western & Southern Open. The response of the large crowd grew <hl> warmer <hl> during the match, but that was short-lived — not because Kyrgios again set off controversy but because his opponent Tuesday, 12th-seeded Richard Gasquet, completed a 6-2, 6-1 victory in just 56 minutes.


Question: Who was a Columbia Graduate?

Yet the shift in American plans is as much a result of the dire situation in Afghanistan as it is a broad lobbying effort by a powerful cross-section of the American foreign policy and national security establishment, including many of the dinner guests on Tuesday. In recent months, even as Mr. Obama has sought to draw an end to America’s role in Afghanistan’s war, a number of influential figures in Washington have pressed hard in public and in private to keep the United States involved. To help make their case, they repeatedly cited the election of Mr. Ghani, a Columbia graduate who lived in Washington for 15 years, as a central reason to stay in Afghanistan, despite the relative weakness of his government. Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting at the White House, for instance, a group of 23 former American ambassadors and senior officials released an open letter urging the United States to keep troops in Afghanistan.

Answer: Mr. Ghani

Yet the shift in American plans is as much a result of the dire situation in Afghanistan as it is a broad lobbying effort by a powerful cross-section of the American foreign policy and national security establishment, including many of the dinner guests on Tuesday. In recent months, even as Mr. Obama has sought to draw an end to America’s role in Afghanistan’s war, a number of influential figures in Washington have pressed hard in public and in private to keep the United States involved. <hl> To help make their case, they repeatedly cited the election of Mr. Ghani , a Columbia graduate who lived in Washington for 15 years, as a central reason to stay in Afghanistan, despite the relative weakness of his government. <hl> Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting at the White House, for instance, a group of 23 former American ambassadors and senior officials released an open letter urging the United States to keep troops in Afghanistan.

Yet the shift in American plans is as much a result of the dire situation in Afghanistan as it is a broad lobbying effort by a powerful cross-section of the American foreign policy and national security establishment, including many of the dinner guests on Tuesday. In recent months, even as Mr. Obama has sought to draw an end to America’s role in Afghanistan’s war, a number of influential figures in Washington have pressed hard in public and in private to keep the United States involved. To help make their case, they repeatedly cited the election of <hl> Mr. Ghani <hl>, a Columbia graduate who lived in Washington for 15 years, as a central reason to stay in Afghanistan, despite the relative weakness of his government. Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting at the White House, for instance, a group of 23 former American ambassadors and senior officials released an open letter urging the United States to keep troops in Afghanistan.

To help make their case, they repeatedly cited the election of <hl> Mr. Ghani <hl> , a Columbia graduate who lived in Washington for 15 years, as a central reason to stay in Afghanistan, despite the relative weakness of his government.


Question: Did women have a warning for Viagra?

That is in sharp contrast to the introduction of Pfizer’s Viagra, the so-called little blue pill aimed at treating erectile dysfunction in men. Viagra was a blockbuster from the start in 1998 and last year Pfizer sold nearly $1.7 billion of it. With financial help from Sprout, women’s groups and other supporters started a campaign to win F.D.A. approval for Addyi, noting that the agency had approved comparable treatments for men. Sprout’s effort succeeded but the F.D.A.’s approval came with a boxed warning, alerting patients not to take the drug with alcohol. Women with impaired liver function were also advised not to take it. Ms. Whitehead will continue to consult with Valeant and Sprout executives after her departure, according to the statement from Valeant.

Answer: Women with impaired liver function were also advised not to take it.

That is in sharp contrast to the introduction of Pfizer’s Viagra, the so-called little blue pill aimed at treating erectile dysfunction in men. Viagra was a blockbuster from the start in 1998 and last year Pfizer sold nearly $1.7 billion of it. With financial help from Sprout, women’s groups and other supporters started a campaign to win F.D.A. approval for Addyi, noting that the agency had approved comparable treatments for men. Sprout’s effort succeeded but the F.D.A.’s approval came with a boxed warning, alerting patients not to take the drug with alcohol. <hl> Women with impaired liver function were also advised not to take it. Ms. Whitehead will continue to consult with Valeant and Sprout executives after her departure, according to the statement from Valeant. <hl>

That is in sharp contrast to the introduction of Pfizer’s Viagra, the so-called little blue pill aimed at treating erectile dysfunction in men. Viagra was a blockbuster from the start in 1998 and last year Pfizer sold nearly $1.7 billion of it. With financial help from Sprout, women’s groups and other supporters started a campaign to win F.D.A. approval for Addyi, noting that the agency had approved comparable treatments for men. Sprout’s effort succeeded but the F.D.A.’s approval came with a boxed warning, alerting patients not to take the drug with alcohol. <hl> Women with impaired liver function were also advised not to take it. <hl> Ms. Whitehead will continue to consult with Valeant and Sprout executives after her departure, according to the statement from Valeant.


Question: Where was Mr. Harper-Mercer placed when he didn't take his medication?

“He’s no babbling idiot nor is his life worthless,” Ms. Harper wrote. “He’s very intelligent and is working on a career in filmmaking. My 18 years worth of experience with and knowledge about Asperger’s syndrome is paying off.” Alexis Jefferson, who worked with Ms. Harper at a Southern California subacute care center around 2010, said the gunman’s mother sometimes confided the difficulties she had in raising her son, including that she had placed Mr. Harper-Mercer in a psychiatric hospital when he did not take his medication. “She said that ‘my son is a real big problem of mine,’ ” Ms. Jefferson said in a telephone interview. “She said: ‘He has some psychological problems. Sometimes he takes his medication, sometimes he doesn’t. And that’s where the big problem is, when he doesn’t take his medication.’ ”

Answer: a psychiatric hospital

“He’s no babbling idiot nor is his life worthless,” Ms. Harper wrote. “He’s very intelligent and is working on a career in filmmaking. My 18 years worth of experience with and knowledge about Asperger’s syndrome is paying off.” <hl> Alexis Jefferson, who worked with Ms. Harper at a Southern California subacute care center around 2010, said the gunman’s mother sometimes confided the difficulties she had in raising her son, including that she had placed Mr. Harper-Mercer in a psychiatric hospital when he did not take his medication. <hl> “She said that ‘my son is a real big problem of mine,’ ” Ms. Jefferson said in a telephone interview. “She said: ‘He has some psychological problems. Sometimes he takes his medication, sometimes he doesn’t. And that’s where the big problem is, when he doesn’t take his medication.’ ”

“He’s no babbling idiot nor is his life worthless,” Ms. Harper wrote. “He’s very intelligent and is working on a career in filmmaking. My 18 years worth of experience with and knowledge about Asperger’s syndrome is paying off.” Alexis Jefferson, who worked with Ms. Harper at a Southern California subacute care center around 2010, said the gunman’s mother sometimes confided the difficulties she had in raising her son, including that she had placed Mr. Harper-Mercer in <hl> a psychiatric hospital <hl> when he did not take his medication. “She said that ‘my son is a real big problem of mine,’ ” Ms. Jefferson said in a telephone interview. “She said: ‘He has some psychological problems. Sometimes he takes his medication, sometimes he doesn’t. And that’s where the big problem is, when he doesn’t take his medication.’ ”


Question: Background checks would be expanded to cover what type of sale?

Hundreds of Vermonters packed the Statehouse in Montpelier on Tuesday for a committee hearing on legislation that would expand background checks for gun buyers and impose other new firearms restrictions. Several opponents argued that the bill is not needed, pointing to Vermont’s rank in F.B.I. statistics as the safest state. Supporters argued that Vermont is not immune from domestic violence and is not an island from the rest of the country. The bill would expand federal background checks to cover gun sales between private parties. It also would step up reporting to the federal background check system when a court adjudicates someone as mentally ill.

Answer: between private parties

Hundreds of Vermonters packed the Statehouse in Montpelier on Tuesday for a committee hearing on legislation that would expand background checks for gun buyers and impose other new firearms restrictions. Several opponents argued that the bill is not needed, pointing to Vermont’s rank in F.B.I. statistics as the safest state. Supporters argued that Vermont is not immune from domestic violence and is not an island from the rest of the country. <hl> The bill would expand federal background checks to cover gun sales between private parties . <hl> It also would step up reporting to the federal background check system when a court adjudicates someone as mentally ill.

Hundreds of Vermonters packed the Statehouse in Montpelier on Tuesday for a committee hearing on legislation that would expand background checks for gun buyers and impose other new firearms restrictions. Several opponents argued that the bill is not needed, pointing to Vermont’s rank in F.B.I. statistics as the safest state. Supporters argued that Vermont is not immune from domestic violence and is not an island from the rest of the country. The bill would expand federal background checks to cover gun sales <hl> between private parties <hl>. It also would step up reporting to the federal background check system when a court adjudicates someone as mentally ill.

The bill would expand federal background checks to cover gun sales <hl> between private parties <hl> .


Question: About how many scenes did Mr. Rylance say there were per episode?

“It’s an extraordinary job for me,” Mr. Rylance said after shooting multiple takes of a confrontation with an ailing Catherine of Aragon (Joanne Whalley). “There are about 70 or 80 scenes per episode, and I’m in most of them. The difficulty is that you are playing a character who never reveals what he is thinking. So you can’t compromise his expressionlessness, but you have to convey what might be going on for him.” Although the series has arrived after the plays, Colin Callender, a former president of HBO films whose production company Playground produced the series (with Company Pictures, “Masterpiece” and BBC Two), began negotiations to secure the rights in 2012. Mr. Callender said that as soon as he read the books, he envisaged a television production.

Answer: about 70 or 80 scenes

“It’s an extraordinary job for me,” Mr. Rylance said after shooting multiple takes of a confrontation with an ailing Catherine of Aragon (Joanne Whalley). <hl> “There are about 70 or 80 scenes per episode, and I’m in most of them. <hl> The difficulty is that you are playing a character who never reveals what he is thinking. So you can’t compromise his expressionlessness, but you have to convey what might be going on for him.” Although the series has arrived after the plays, Colin Callender, a former president of HBO films whose production company Playground produced the series (with Company Pictures, “Masterpiece” and BBC Two), began negotiations to secure the rights in 2012. Mr. Callender said that as soon as he read the books, he envisaged a television production.

“It’s an extraordinary job for me,” Mr. Rylance said after shooting multiple takes of a confrontation with an ailing Catherine of Aragon (Joanne Whalley). “There are <hl> about 70 or 80 scenes <hl> per episode, and I’m in most of them. The difficulty is that you are playing a character who never reveals what he is thinking. So you can’t compromise his expressionlessness, but you have to convey what might be going on for him.” Although the series has arrived after the plays, Colin Callender, a former president of HBO films whose production company Playground produced the series (with Company Pictures, “Masterpiece” and BBC Two), began negotiations to secure the rights in 2012. Mr. Callender said that as soon as he read the books, he envisaged a television production.


Question: What kind of music is played at the Stanhope House?

SOUTH ORANGE Papillon 25 Bossa Brasil, Brazilian Jazz group. July 9, 8 to 11 p.m. Free. Papillon 25, 25 Valley Street. 973-761-5299; papillon25.com. SOUTH ORANGE South Orange Performing Arts Center “SOxSO: Creative Collisions,” 12 interactive sessions, 15 musical performances and community art projects. Through June 28. $20 to $45. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 Sopac Way. 973-313-2787; sopacnow.org. STANHOPE The Stanhope House Milo Z, funk, featuring the Defending Champions. July 11 at 8:30 p.m. $20. The Stanhope House, 45 Main Street. 973-347-7777; stanhopehousenj.com.

Answer: funk

SOUTH ORANGE Papillon 25 Bossa Brasil, Brazilian Jazz group. July 9, 8 to 11 p.m. Free. Papillon 25, 25 Valley Street. 973-761-5299; papillon25.com. SOUTH ORANGE South Orange Performing Arts Center “SOxSO: Creative Collisions,” 12 interactive sessions, 15 musical performances and community art projects. Through June 28. $20 to $45. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 Sopac Way. 973-313-2787; sopacnow.org. STANHOPE <hl> The Stanhope House Milo Z, funk , featuring the Defending Champions. <hl> July 11 at 8:30 p.m. $20. The Stanhope House, 45 Main Street. 973-347-7777; stanhopehousenj.com.

SOUTH ORANGE Papillon 25 Bossa Brasil, Brazilian Jazz group. July 9, 8 to 11 p.m. Free. Papillon 25, 25 Valley Street. 973-761-5299; papillon25.com. SOUTH ORANGE South Orange Performing Arts Center “SOxSO: Creative Collisions,” 12 interactive sessions, 15 musical performances and community art projects. Through June 28. $20 to $45. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 Sopac Way. 973-313-2787; sopacnow.org. STANHOPE The Stanhope House Milo Z, <hl> funk <hl>, featuring the Defending Champions. July 11 at 8:30 p.m. $20. The Stanhope House, 45 Main Street. 973-347-7777; stanhopehousenj.com.

The Stanhope House Milo Z, <hl> funk <hl> , featuring the Defending Champions.


Question: Who made Allach porclain?

His dilemma is understandable. Once precious, porcelain is now everywhere, not only in your kitchen (and bathroom), but also in your mouth, if your teeth are crowned, and used as insulation in electrical devices. It has become mundane. “The White Road” eventually becomes a brief against standardized production and industrialization — the opposite of what de Waal loves in hand-potting — and the price paid for it by workers. This culminates in a grim chapter on Allach porcelain, made by the Nazis, using slave labor, in Dachau. Still, the link between mass-produced porcelain and oppression hardly seems inevitable, and I can’t help remembering my friend’s coffee set, which was not handmade. Yet it is still a treasure, for reasons never quite acknowledged in “The White Road.” All of its value was acquired after its making. It embodies domesticity (an element strangely absent from what is essentially a book about dishes) and aspiration and above all the dream of holding fast to what can so easily be lost in this merciless world.

Answer: the Nazis

His dilemma is understandable. Once precious, porcelain is now everywhere, not only in your kitchen (and bathroom), but also in your mouth, if your teeth are crowned, and used as insulation in electrical devices. It has become mundane. “The White Road” eventually becomes a brief against standardized production and industrialization — the opposite of what de Waal loves in hand-potting — and the price paid for it by workers. <hl> This culminates in a grim chapter on Allach porcelain, made by the Nazis , using slave labor, in Dachau. <hl> Still, the link between mass-produced porcelain and oppression hardly seems inevitable, and I can’t help remembering my friend’s coffee set, which was not handmade. Yet it is still a treasure, for reasons never quite acknowledged in “The White Road.” All of its value was acquired after its making. It embodies domesticity (an element strangely absent from what is essentially a book about dishes) and aspiration and above all the dream of holding fast to what can so easily be lost in this merciless world.

His dilemma is understandable. Once precious, porcelain is now everywhere, not only in your kitchen (and bathroom), but also in your mouth, if your teeth are crowned, and used as insulation in electrical devices. It has become mundane. “The White Road” eventually becomes a brief against standardized production and industrialization — the opposite of what de Waal loves in hand-potting — and the price paid for it by workers. This culminates in a grim chapter on Allach porcelain, made by <hl> the Nazis <hl>, using slave labor, in Dachau. Still, the link between mass-produced porcelain and oppression hardly seems inevitable, and I can’t help remembering my friend’s coffee set, which was not handmade. Yet it is still a treasure, for reasons never quite acknowledged in “The White Road.” All of its value was acquired after its making. It embodies domesticity (an element strangely absent from what is essentially a book about dishes) and aspiration and above all the dream of holding fast to what can so easily be lost in this merciless world.

This culminates in a grim chapter on Allach porcelain, made by <hl> the Nazis <hl> , using slave labor, in Dachau.


Question: What service does Hicklin want to provide in hotels in the future?

Hicklin said he will eventually launch projects such as in-room book selections at hotels, or perhaps book-concierge services on flights. But for now, he’s happy to keep the project small and localized. “I’m running this store out of completely selfish motivation,” he said. “I get the benefit from being surrounded by books in this beautiful location, engaging with people in an environment that I create and that reflects my sensibility.” Below, Hicklin shared his own list — the 10 books he’d want with him on a desert island. “Tess of the D’Urbervilles,” by Thomas Hardy; “Another Country,” by James Baldwin; “If This Is a Man,” by Primo Levi; “Watership Down,” by Richard Adams; “A Collection of Essays,” by George Orwell; “The Long-Winded Lady: Notes from The New Yorker,” by Maeve Brennan; “A Handful of Dust,” by Evelyn Waugh; “Eastern Approaches,” by Fitzroy Maclean; “The Line of Beauty,” by Alan Hollinghurst; “The Secret History,” by Donna Tartt.

Answer: in-room book selections

<hl> Hicklin said he will eventually launch projects such as in-room book selections at hotels, or perhaps book-concierge services on flights. <hl> But for now, he’s happy to keep the project small and localized. “I’m running this store out of completely selfish motivation,” he said. “I get the benefit from being surrounded by books in this beautiful location, engaging with people in an environment that I create and that reflects my sensibility.” Below, Hicklin shared his own list — the 10 books he’d want with him on a desert island. “Tess of the D’Urbervilles,” by Thomas Hardy; “Another Country,” by James Baldwin; “If This Is a Man,” by Primo Levi; “Watership Down,” by Richard Adams; “A Collection of Essays,” by George Orwell; “The Long-Winded Lady: Notes from The New Yorker,” by Maeve Brennan; “A Handful of Dust,” by Evelyn Waugh; “Eastern Approaches,” by Fitzroy Maclean; “The Line of Beauty,” by Alan Hollinghurst; “The Secret History,” by Donna Tartt.

Hicklin said he will eventually launch projects such as <hl> in-room book selections <hl> at hotels, or perhaps book-concierge services on flights. But for now, he’s happy to keep the project small and localized. “I’m running this store out of completely selfish motivation,” he said. “I get the benefit from being surrounded by books in this beautiful location, engaging with people in an environment that I create and that reflects my sensibility.” Below, Hicklin shared his own list — the 10 books he’d want with him on a desert island. “Tess of the D’Urbervilles,” by Thomas Hardy; “Another Country,” by James Baldwin; “If This Is a Man,” by Primo Levi; “Watership Down,” by Richard Adams; “A Collection of Essays,” by George Orwell; “The Long-Winded Lady: Notes from The New Yorker,” by Maeve Brennan; “A Handful of Dust,” by Evelyn Waugh; “Eastern Approaches,” by Fitzroy Maclean; “The Line of Beauty,” by Alan Hollinghurst; “The Secret History,” by Donna Tartt.


Question: What was the cause of death?

David Cohen, a self-styled Washington white-hat lobbyist who as the president of Common Cause successfully fought for post-Watergate laws on ethics, campaign financing and public disclosure, died on Nov. 29 in Westport, Conn. He was 79. The cause was a heart attack, said his son, Aaron, whose home he was visiting. Over four decades at Common Cause, the Advocacy Institute and other nonprofit groups, Mr. Cohen helped galvanize resistance to the war in Vietnam, defeat financing for the MX multiple warhead missile system and thwart the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork.

Answer: galvanize

David Cohen, a self-styled Washington white-hat lobbyist who as the president of Common Cause successfully fought for post-Watergate laws on ethics, campaign financing and public disclosure, died on Nov. 29 in Westport, Conn. He was 79. The cause was a heart attack, said his son, Aaron, whose home he was visiting. <hl> Over four decades at Common Cause, the Advocacy Institute and other nonprofit groups, Mr. Cohen helped galvanize resistance to the war in Vietnam, defeat financing for the MX multiple warhead missile system and thwart the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork. <hl>

David Cohen, a self-styled Washington white-hat lobbyist who as the president of Common Cause successfully fought for post-Watergate laws on ethics, campaign financing and public disclosure, died on Nov. 29 in Westport, Conn. He was 79. The cause was a heart attack, said his son, Aaron, whose home he was visiting. Over four decades at Common Cause, the Advocacy Institute and other nonprofit groups, Mr. Cohen helped <hl> galvanize <hl> resistance to the war in Vietnam, defeat financing for the MX multiple warhead missile system and thwart the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork.