Q: Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia (; Czech and , "Cesko-Slovensko") was a sovereign state in Central Europe that existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until its peaceful dissolution into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 1 January 1993.

From 1939 to 1945, following its forced division and partial incorporation into Nazi Germany, the state did not "de facto" exist but its government-in-exile continued to operate.

From 1948 to 1990, Czechoslovakia was part of the Soviet bloc with a command economy. Its economic status was formalized in membership of Comecon from 1949, and its defense status in the Warsaw Pact of May 1955. A period of political liberalization in 1968, known as the Prague Spring, was forcibly ended when the Soviet Union, assisted by several other Warsaw Pact countries, invaded. In 1989, as MarxistLeninist governments and communism were ending all over Europe, Czechoslovaks peacefully deposed their government in the Velvet Revolution; state price controls were removed after a period of preparation. In 1993, Czechoslovakia split into the two sovereign states of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The country was of generally irregular terrain. The western area was part of the north-central European uplands. The eastern region was composed of the northern reaches of the Carpathian Mountains and lands of the Danube River basin.

1. yes
2. 1948 to 1990
3. Czechoslovakia split into the two sovereign states
4. Czech Republic and Slovakia.
5. 1 January 1993.
6. Austro-Hungarian Empire
7. Czech and , "Cesko-Slovensko
8. yes
9. Central Europe
10. October 1918
11. True
12. a command economy.
13. A period of political liberalization
14. 1968
15. irregular
16. yes
17. River basin
18. Danube

Numbered questions:
1. Was Czechoslovakia ever apart of the Soviet bloc?
2. when were they a part of it?
3. What happened in 1993?
4. What were the two states?
5. When did it gain independence?
6. Who it did gain independence from?
7. Do they have an alternate name?
8. Were they a sovereign state?
9. Where in Europe is it located?
10. When was it originated?
11. True or false, their government was once in exile
12. What kind of economy did they have from 48-90
13. What was the Prague Spring?
14. When did this occur?
15. What type of terrain do they have?
16. Did they have mountains?
17. What body of water is present?
18. What river speicifcally?

Q: Short Skirts Are Out!

After decades of skimpy skirts and sleeveless tops on game days, some schools in the US are saying cheerleader uniforms will have to meet stricter dress codes when they are worn in class.

In Lake County, Florida, cheerleaders with uniforms too skimpy for the code are being asked to wear long shorts or trousers under their skirts and a T-shirt under the sleeveless tops, according to a district memo. Principals at two of Lake's eight high schools - Leesburg and Lake Minneola - are not allowing the outfits in school at all.

Michelle Thomas, a cheerleader at Leesburg High School, was disappointed when she learned she couldn't wear her outfit to school on game days.

"It shows that we're a team just like all the other sports," she said.

But the school administrators did not agree. "During the educational portion of the day, they have to meet the dress code just like every other student," said school board chairwoman Debbie Stivender, who ordered the staff to bring the outfits into line with the dress code.

Bare midriffs are banned across the state by the Florida High School Athletic Association, but no state rules mention cheerleader miniskirts. Sheila Noone, a spokeswoman for cheerleading uniform company Varsity Brands, says the outfits haven't become more revealing over the last 10 years. She says that the short skirts are designed to help the girls jump and kick.

"Cheerleading is athletic," Noone said. "There's a lot of jumping, so you won't want a knee-length skirt that might hamper a tie touch."

Most cheerleaders were sad to hear the news, but say they'll follow the rules. Even male cheerleaders, whose pants and tops meet dress codes, chose not to wear their outfits to show unity.

"I understanding, because they are kind of short," said Holly Bishop, 14, a Lake Minneola High School cheerleader, about her miniskirt. "It would have been really, really cool to wear them to school."

1. cheerleader uniforms will have to meet stricter dress codes
2. Lake County, Florida
3. two of Lake's eight high schools
4. two of Lake's eight high schools - Leesburg and Lake Minneola - are not allowing the outfits in school at all.
5. Michelle Thomas, a cheerleader at Leesburg High Schoo
6. a cheerleader at Leesburg High Schoo
7. couldn't wear her outfit
8. short skirts are designed to help the girls jump and kick.
9. Holly Bishop, 14
10. Holly Bishop, 14, a Lake Minneola
11. the educational portion of the day, they have to meet the dress code
12. but say they'll follow the rules.

Numbered questions:
1. What outfit has been banned at some schools?
2. Where?
3. How many high schools are in that county?
4. How many have banned the uniform?
5. Where does Michelle Thomas go to school?
6. What sport is she in?
7. What does she want to wear on game days?
8. Why do they need short skirts?
9. How old is Holly Bishop?
10. Where is she a cheerleader?
11. What portion of the day should they be dressed to code?
12. Will the cheerleaders go by the rules?

Q: (CNN) -- Celebrity chef Paula Deen's sons staunchly defended their mother Tuesday, saying allegations of racism are false "character assassination."

"Neither one of our parents ever taught us to be bigoted toward any other person for any reason," Bobby Deen told CNN's "New Day" in an exclusive interview with Chris Cuomo.

"Our mother is one of the most compassionate, good-hearted, empathetic people that you'd ever meet," he added. "These accusations are very hurtful to her, and it's very sad."

In a recent lawsuit deposition, Deen admitted having used the "N-word" long ago. The suit alleges discrimination and racism at two of Deen's restaurants.

But the Deen sons -- also chefs with TV shows, and part of their family's restaurant businesses -- insisted the depictions of their mother are an effort by the plaintiff to get a chunk of the family fortune.

"I'm disgusted by the entire thing, because it began as extortion and it has become character assassination," Bobby Deen said.

Official: Food Network will not renew Paula Deen's contract

Jamie Deen said it's "ridiculous, completely absurd to think there is an environment of racism in our business, and it's really disrespectful to the people that we work with. We have strong, educated men and women of character that have been with us for five, 10, 15, 20 years. To think they would allow themselves to be in this position is simply baloney. It's ridiculous."

When he was a child, Jamie Deen said, his parents taught him the story of his hero, baseball legend Hank Aaron. They explained that "the challenges (Aaron) had to overcome because of his color was unacceptable."

1. Official: Food Network will not renew Paula Deen's contract
2. N-word
3. Celebrity chef Paula Deen's sons staunchly defended their mother
4. allegations of racism are false
5. Hank Aaron
6. CNN's "New Day"
7. Chris Cuomo
8. discrimination and racism
9. also chefs with TV shows
10. get a chunk of the family fortune
11. five, 10, 15, 20 years
12. Our mother
13. unknown
14. Neither one of our parents
15. the entire thing
16. began as extortion
17. racism in our business
18. baseball
19. his color
20. CNN

Numbered questions:
1. Who won't renew Paula Deen's contract?
2. What word did Paual Deen admit to using in the past?
3. Who defended her on Tuesday?
4. What did they claim the allegations of racism were?
5. Which athlete did Jamie Deen say he learned about when he was little?
6. Who did Bobby Deen tell that neither of his parents ever taught them to be bigots?
7. What was the interviewer's name?
8. What did a recent lawsuit allege at her restaurants?
9. What are Deen's sons?
10. What do they insist the plaintiff is trying to do?
11. How long did Jamie Deen say some men and women have been with them?
12. Who was described as one of the most compassionate, good-hearted empathetic people you could meet?
13. Is their father a chef as well?
14. Did he teach them to be bigotted?
15. What was Booby Deen disgusted by?
16. What did he say it began as?
17. What did Jamie Deen say was disrespectful to the others he works with?
18. What sport did Hank Aaron play?
19. What caused him to have challenges to beat?
20. What organization wrote this article?