What caused the divided House speech? In his “house divided” speech, Lincoln countered that the Dred Scott decision the previous year had already opened the doors for slavery to be legal in the north, as well as all territories that the U.S. expanded into. If the U.S. wanted to be a free country, he argued, […]
What is a throwdown weapon? throwdown gun An unregistered gun placed as evidence to suggest that a shooting by police was done in self-defense. Primarily heard in US. Why do mobsters drop their guns? But leaving a gun at a crime scene has always been a calculated risk meant to avoid a criminal being detained […]
¿Qué estados conforman la Cordillera de la Costa en Venezuela? Esta compleja región es dividida en ocasiones en cordillera Central y cordillera Oriental, constituye las elevaciones ubicadas al norte del país, concentrando a los estados: Parte de Yaracuy, Lara, el norte de Cojedes y Guárico, Miranda, Carabobo, Aragua, Dtto. Capital, vargas, el norte de Estado […]
Is the cell membrane permeable to lipids? Cell membranes serve as barriers and gatekeepers. They are semi-permeable, which means that some molecules can diffuse across the lipid bilayer but others cannot. Small hydrophobic molecules and gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide cross membranes rapidly. How does the cell membrane relate to metabolism? In cellular processes, […]
Is it normal for a child to have a panic attack? Although individual panic attacks are common, panic attacks that occur repeatedly are rare. They typically happen in only one to three percent of children and teens. Panic disorder usually does not affect children before the teenage years. What calms anxiety in kids? Deep breathing. […]
Where do most gays live in Chicago? Boys Town presently serves as the best-known Chicago gayborhood, and the center of its LGBT culture. Gentrification has pushed many gay and lesbian people to reside ever further north into Uptown and Edgewater. Is Chicago Good for LGBT? Chicago has a way of making everyone feel welcome. Our […]
What is a labyrinth simple definition? Definition of labyrinth 1a : a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys a complex labyrinth of tunnels and chambers. b : a maze (as in a garden) formed by paths separated by high hedges. What is the maze a metaphor for? The maze is […]
What is slang for a skateboarder? Skaters can sometimes be called “boarders,” but usually only when someone wants to sound clever, such as the organization “Boarders for Christ” or a store called “Boarders Skate Shop.” What is the skater aesthetic called? What is the skater aesthetic called? Skater style, or skatecore, became a phenomenon in […]
How do you say nolle? There are a few “n” phrases in criminal court. The best is “not guilty.” A close runner-up is “nolle” (pronounced nally, rhymes with holly and collie). You will often hear state prosecutors say that they are entering nolles to criminal charges. It’s usually a good thing but what does it […]
Why does my 1 year old have yellow teeth? This condition happens when baby teeth are exposed to too much fluoride through water, toothpaste, or fortified foods. Fluorosis can lead to white or brown spots on the teeth, making the surrounding enamel look yellow. How do I get the yellow stains off my toddlers teeth? […]
How do I search for a regular expression in word? Word supports find/replace with it own variation of regular expressions (regex), which is called wildcards. To use regex: Ctrl-H (Find/Replace) ⇒ Check “Use wildcards” option under “More”. Read “Regular Expression (Regex)” for the syntax of Regex. How do I do an advanced search in word? […]
Who won the 2014 NCAA Tournament? UConn Huskies The 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament involved 68 teams playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men’s NCAA Division I college basketball….2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Season 2013–14 Finals site AT Stadium Arlington, Texas Champions UConn Huskies (4th title, […]