What is an EEO payment?
What is an EEO payment? The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal. Job content (not job titles) determines whether jobs are substantially equal. What is the difference between FEPA and […]
Did the SMLE have a detachable magazine?
Did the SMLE have a detachable magazine? The Lee–Enfield is a bolt-action, magazine-fed repeating rifle that served as the main firearm of the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century, and was the British Army’s standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957…. Lee–Enfield […]
Why does my calf get tight and hurt?
Why does my calf get tight and hurt? Tight calves can be caused by: Overuse – sudden start/increase in activity or change in activity. Underuse – not moving enough. Muscle wasting (atrophy) – see underuse but also common in older age. Muscle tears – these would also be acutely painful as well as tight. What […]
What is Manjari chocolate?
What is Manjari chocolate? Manjari is a single origin Madagascan chocolate couverture from French chocolate maker, Valrhona. It is a dark chocolate, with a 64% cocoa solid content. It is a very fruity chocolate, with tones of red fruits, and is slightly acidic in nature. Is 64 dark chocolate Healthy? As noted, chocolates with a […]
What are functions in ESL?
What are functions in ESL? Functions refer to what items of language actually do in a real context, as opposed to what they might mean literally. These include suggesting, criticising, refusing, agreeing and disagreeing, enquiring, talking about the past, and giving advice. What is the goal of ESOL? The goal of the ESOL program is […]
Can nitrogen be fixed by lightning or bacteria?
Can nitrogen be fixed by lightning or bacteria? Nitrogen fixation in nature Nitrogen is fixed, or combined, in nature as nitric oxide by lightning and ultraviolet rays, but more significant amounts of nitrogen are fixed as ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates by soil microorganisms. More than 90 percent of all nitrogen fixation is effected by them. […]
What kind of art is on tarot cards?
What kind of art is on tarot cards? The Tarot of Saqqara has 82 fine art paintings, primarily illustrating the style, architecture and knowledge of Ancient Egypt, but also with some Qabalistic, Celtic and Roman influences. The deck is a unique system of its own, and includes four extra cards to represent the initiation to […]
What are terrines used for?
What are terrines used for? When used to describe a type of kitchenware, the Terrine is a deep sided mold that is used for baking, steaming and freezing foods that are formed from the shape of the Terrine mold so they can be removed and retain their molded shape. Why is it called terrine? The […]
Is there a river under the Amazon?
Is there a river under the Amazon? Covering more than 7 million square kilometres in South America, the Amazon basin is one of the biggest and most impressive river systems in the world. What river runs through the Amazon rainforest? Amazon River, Portuguese Rio Amazonas, Spanish Río Amazonas, also called Río Marañón and Rio Solimões, […]
How much does a Ripsaw tank cost?
How much does a Ripsaw tank cost? Ripsaw (vehicle) Ripsaw Manufacturer Textron Systems Unit cost US$295,000 (civilian variant) Produced 2009–present Variants MS1 (unmanned) MS2 (driver optional) How much does a Ripsaw luxury tank cost? Ripsaw tanks are the fastest tracked vehicles on the market, according to Howe and Howe Technologies, the company that developed them. […]
What country is the best at NRL?
What country is the best at NRL? World Rankings New Zealand. 100% England. 79% Tonga. 69% Australia. 60% Papua New Guinea. 34% Fiji. 30% France. 21% Samoa. 19% Which is the highest rated country in rugby? Rating leaders New Zealand retained the number 1 position in August 2019 following defeat by Australia at Perth in […]
How strong is a disulfide bridge?
How strong is a disulfide bridge? Properties. The disulfide bonds are strong, with a typical bond dissociation energy of 60 kcal/mol (251 kJ mol−1). However, being about 40% weaker than C−C and C−H bonds, the disulfide bond is often the “weak link” in many molecules. Do disulfide bridges increase protein stability? The stability of proteins […]