What does African word Juke stand for? [Probably from Gullah juke, joog, disorderly, wicked, of West African origin; akin to Wolof dzug, to live wickedly, and Bambara dzugu, wicked.] What does juked mean in slang? verb (used with object), juked, juk·ing. to make a move intended to deceive (an opponent). noun. a fake or feint, […]
Can a 16 year old choose to be adopted?
Can a 16 year old choose to be adopted? In order to be eligible for ‘step-parent adoption’ the child in question must be under 18 when the application is made (and cannot be over 19 when the order itself is granted). Sadly this rules out the possibility that a step-parent can adopt their adult step-child. […]
What are the benefits of helping the homeless?
What are the benefits of helping the homeless? Providing permanent supportive housing to the homeless community saves the taxpayer money: Healthcare costs are reduced by 59% Emergency depatment costs are decreased by 61% The number of general inpatient hospitalizations is decreased by 77% What I learned from helping the homeless? I learned that even homeless […]
How do you replace windshield wiper tubing?
How do you replace windshield wiper tubing? Part 1 of 1: Replacing the tube Materials Needed. Step 1: Locate the windshield washer tube. Step 2: Remove the tube at the pump. Step 3: Remove the hood insulator. Step 4: Remove the tube at the nozzle. Step 5: Remove the windshield washer tube from the retaining […]
Why is a horseshoe lucky?
Why is a horseshoe lucky? Although the origins are not exactly known, it is believed that the horseshoe became the symbol of luck when the eighth century Chaldeans thought its crescent shape represented various moon goddesses thus protecting against the curse of the evil eye. What does a horseshoe ring symbolize? The Meaning of Horseshoe […]
When was the new Lambeau stadium built?
When was the new Lambeau stadium built? 1957 How long did it take to build the Lambeau Field? roughly seven months When did Lambeau Field Open? Septe What is the largest football stadium in the NFL? MetLife Stadium Who is the cheapest NFL team? The Cincinnati Bengals Who has the biggest Jumbotron in the NFL? […]
What makes your fever go up?
What makes your fever go up? Fever or elevated body temperature might be caused by: A virus. A bacterial infection. Heat exhaustion. Is it possible to induce fever? Such fever-inducing agents are called exogenous pyrogens. All these substances induce the production and release of immunoregulatory proteins which are generally termed cytokines. It has been proposed […]
What caused the city of Constantinople to prosper?
What caused the city of Constantinople to prosper? Constantinople sat in the middle of a trade route,sea and land. Its wealth came from trade and its strong military. Constantinople remained secure and prosperous while cities in western Roman empire crumbles. Who made the Byzantium the center of the eastern roman empire, ¨new Rome¨, and renamed […]
How do I get to Royal Ascot from London?
How do I get to Royal Ascot from London? South West Trains runs a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. The railway station is a seven-minute walk from the racecourse. Is […]
Who was the first to fly over the North and South Pole?
Who was the first to fly over the North and South Pole? Richard Byrd Did Byrd reach the North Pole? Studying supercomputer simulations of atmospheric conditions on the day of the flight and double-checking Byrd’s navigation techniques, a researcher at The Ohio State University has determined that Byrd indeed neared the Pole, but likely only […]