Nylon. When ironing nylon, use the lowest temperature setting on the iron and place a press cloth, such as a clean cotton handkerchief or fabric scrap, between the iron and the fabric. If necessary, convert to the “Steamer” function to gently remove wrinkles from nylon. Is it safe to ironRead More →
Animal manure can increase farmers’ profitability by providing a lower cost alternative supply of soil nutrients and usually enhances soil biophysical characteristics (McGrath et al., 2010). How does animal waste benefit the environment? When compared to more conventional fertilizer, manure properly applied to land has the potential to provide environmentalRead More →
The 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in Colombia unleashed deadly lahars that swept through Armero, killing 20,000 people in that town alone. All-told, these mudflows, called lahars, killed more than 23,000 people. What caused Nevado del Ruiz eruption? Nevado del Ruiz has repeatedly produced large mud flows (lahars), triggeredRead More →
Chiari malformations are usually caused by structural defects in the brain and spinal cord. These defects develop during fetal development. Due to genetic mutations or a maternal diet that lacked certain nutrients, the indented bony space at the base of the skull is abnormally small. What is a syrinx? Overview.Read More →
To compromise is to make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand. In arguments, compromise is a concept of finding agreement through communication, through a mutual acceptance of terms—often involving variations from an original goal or desires. What is compromise according to Gottman?Read More →
When the Soviet Union collapsed, all five Central Asian Soviet socialist republics obtained their independence in 1991, becoming the sovereign and independent nations of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Why do so many countries end in stan? The ancient Indo-Iranian peoples — descendants of Proto-Indo-Europeans who moved east andRead More →
Advancing this setting increases the engine’s horsepower by firing the plugs earlier in the compression cycle. Retarding the timing on these engines compensates for the denser fuel-air mixtures by firing the plugs later in the compression cycle. How do I adjust my spark advance? To adjust your timing, all youRead More →
If you describe a person as twisted, you dislike them because you think they are bad or mentally unbalanced. [disapproval] …a twisted man who shot at the president. Synonyms: perverted, sick [informal], evil, corrupt More Synonyms of twisted. What is a twisted mind? : mentally or emotionally unsound or disturbedRead More →
The French people proclaim in the presence of the Supreme Being the following declaration of the rights of man and citizen: The rights of man in society are liberty, equality, security, property. 2. Liberty consists in the power to do that which does not injure the rights of others. WhatRead More →
Folklore is defined as stories, customs and beliefs in a culture that are unwritten and passed down orally from generation to generation. The traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally. What is the source of all folklore? Folklore consists of legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes,Read More →