What is the Age of Pericles known for? The so-called golden age of Athenian culture flourished under the leadership of Pericles (495-429 B.C.), a brilliant general, orator, patron of the arts and politician—”the first citizen” of democratic Athens, according to the historian Thucydides. What does Erastes and Eromenos mean? The ideal pederastic relationship in ancient […]
Can a fever during pregnancy harm the baby? A fever in very early pregnancy can be more dangerous (compared to later pregnancy) because fetal structures are still forming. Fever in early pregnancy raises your baby’s risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida, anencephaly, and encephalocele. When should a pregnant woman go to […]
What should I do for advisory? A good advisory program has clear objectives and (some) structure. Advisories should meet at least weekly, with activities focusing on one or more of the following: Study skills and academic support; character development and social and emotional learning; and goal setting and college and career preparation. What do you […]
Will a titanium ring tarnish? Unlike other metals, titanium will not corrode or tarnish. Titanium can maintain a beautifully polished shine for a lifetime. Whenever it is necessary, polish the ring’s surface to rejuvenate the shine. Titanium wedding rings are available in a wide variety of finishes and styles. What does a titanium wedding ring […]
What is a blat file? Blat is a Public Domain Windows 95/NT console utility that sends the contents of a file in an e-mail message using the SMTP protocol. Blat is useful for creating scripts where mail has to be sent automatically (CGI, backups, etc.), or just as a quick way to send a file […]
Why do we cremate in Varanasi? The Hindu people believe that dying and being cremated in Varanasi and having their ashes rest in the Ganges will bring them salvation/nirvana, thereby breaking the cycle of death and rebirth. Many Hindus travel to Varanasi when they begin to have bad health so that they may have their […]
How much does water cost in Marin County? West Marin Water Rates Bi-Monthly Service Charge For 5/8 x 3/4-inch meter $42.59 First 250 gallons per day (gpd) $8.88 251 – 600 gpd $12.91 Use in excess of 600 gpd $18.33 Does Marin County have water restrictions? The Marin Municipal Water District Board of Directors voted […]
Did the US government try to turn a cat into a spy? Lesser known is the cat whom, during the same decade, the CIA attempted to turn into a spy. “Operation Acoustic Kitty” was a secret plan to turn cats into portable spying devices. However, the CIA only ever produced one Acoustic Kitty because it […]
What is tetany in pregnancy? Tetany is a symptom characterized by muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors. What happens when the expectant mother is deficient of calcium? Not getting enough calcium during pregnancy makes you more susceptible to osteoporosis, a condition causing brittle bones. Many women recover lost bone mass after pregnancy and breastfeeding, but it’s […]
How is tire pressure measured in Europe? psi (pounds per square inch) is the standard tire pressure measurement used in the USA. kPa (Kilopascal) is a unit of measure in Europe and other areas that use the metric system. BAR is a unit of measure in Europe and other areas that use the metric system […]
How do you take ursodiol? Ursodiol comes as a capsule and as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two or three times a day with or without food to treat gallstones and two times a day to prevent gallstones in people who are losing weight quickly. When should Udiliv 150 be […]
How many ice hockey rinks are in the UK? Arenas Name Location Capacity Wales National Ice Rink Cardiff, Northern Ireland 2,800 Cardiff Arena Cardiff, Northern Ireland 2,500 Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre Chelmsford, England 750 SkyDome Arena Coventry, England 3,000 Which is the biggest ice rink in London? Winter Wonderland Winter Wonderland has the largest […]