Why do we look at stars? Because of the finite speed of light, when you gaze up into the night sky, you are looking into the past. The bright star Sirius is 8.6 light years away. That means the light hitting your eye tonight has been traveling for 8.6 years. Put another way: When you […]
Is a volunteer firefighter considered an employee?
Is a volunteer firefighter considered an employee? Under the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) interpretation of the FLSA, a fee paid to a volunteer in such a way that it is tied to “hours of work or productivity” is considered to be compensation. That means Firefighter D would be considered an employee for FLSA purposes. […]
Is Chicago an example of a functional region?
Is Chicago an example of a functional region? For Instance, a functional region has a focal point (often a city) and is the organized space surrounding that central location. Examples would be a metropolitan area, such as greater New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, or the San Francisco Bay Area. otherwise known as Vernacular Region. […]
Why did Poptropica change so much?
Why did Poptropica change so much? The Poptropica Creators had to make the difficult decision to turn off some of the islands as they transitioned the technology of the game from outdated Flash to a new platform so everyone could continue to play worldwide. Stay tuned as islands are brought back to Poptropica! Why is […]
What did the papal banner do?
What did the papal banner do? This banner was personally blessed and sent to William by Pope Alexander II, the head of the Church to which all Christians belonged. William had got it by persuading the Pope that King Harold Godwinson was an oath-breaker, and by promising to modernise the old-fashioned Anglo-Saxon Church if he […]
What do pig farms do with pig waste?
What do pig farms do with pig waste? Pig waste is similar to human waste; filled with bacteria and high amounts of ammonia. At most intensive pig farms, hog waste is kept in large open-air pits called lagoons where waste is broken down by anaerobic bacteria and then sprayed onto crops as fertilizer. What happens […]
How much is an artificial leg in the Philippines?
How much is an artificial leg in the Philippines? A conventional artificial limb, which must be assembled by highly skilled artisans from multiple parts and a variety of materials, can cost anywhere between $3,000 and $9,000 in the Philippines. How much does artificial leg cost in Nigeria? Generally, one can get a good prosthesis from […]
Who became President of France in 1995?
Who became President of France in 1995? Results Candidates Parties Lionel Jospin PS Jacques Chirac RPR Édouard Balladur RPR Who became France’s President in 2007? The 2007 French presidential election, the ninth of the Fifth French Republic was held to elect the successor to Jacques Chirac as president of France (and ex officio Co-Prince of […]
How do you measure for an in the wall AC?
How do you measure for an in the wall AC? As a rule of thumb, an air conditioner needs 20 Btu for each square foot of living space. But other considerations, such as the ceiling height and the size of your windows and doorways, might call for more cooling power. To measure your room, multiply […]
What does the circulatory system take away from the cells?
What does the circulatory system take away from the cells? The circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away wastes. The heart pumps oxygenated and deoxygenated blood on different sides. The types of blood vessels include arteries, capillaries and veins. Does the circulatory system repair body cells? Your circulatory system, also called […]