How often do polar satellites orbit the earth? It passes over polar regions on every orbital period (remember, the pole is a point), but much more rarely over the same equatorial regions (2 times a day for most current meteorological satellites; more generally it depends on the drift and the ground swath). How many times […]
Are newspaper ads worth it?
Are newspaper ads worth it? Overall, if your audience is over 30-35, you should consider ads in newspapers. Magazines, because of their targeted marketing and appeal in print, are still an excellent way to reach any target market. While some are available online, most people still prefer to read them in paper versions. Do newspaper […]
What are booze fairies?
What are booze fairies? Booze fairies operate on a “pay it forward” philosophy. Participants share their addresses (and alcohol preferences) with volunteer group leaders, who then assign them to various other fairies. Each gift basket comes with a new address to deliver to, and thus a fairy is born. How does the booze fairy work? […]
Why are chronic diseases on the rise in the US?
Why are chronic diseases on the rise in the US? An ageing population and changes in societal behaviour are contributing to a steady increase in these common and costly long-term health problems. The middle class is growing; and with urbanisation accelerating, people are adopting a more sedentary lifestyle. Why are chronic diseases more dangerous? Chronic […]
Who is the longest running actor in a soap opera?
Who is the longest running actor in a soap opera? William Roache Who is the longest serving soap character? What actor has played the same character the longest? Originally Answered: Which actor played the same character the longest? Kelsey Grammer played Dr. Frasier Crane in both the TV series Cheers which ran for 10 years […]
What is the scientific name for yeast?
What is the scientific name for yeast? Saccharomyces cerevisiae What is the biology of yeast? Yeast are single cell eukaryotic microorganisms instrumental to winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times. The function of many proteins important in human biology were first discovered by studying their counterparts in yeast. Is yeast a bacteria or fungus? Yeasts. […]
What are the six main factors that affect the environment?
What are the six main factors that affect the environment? The six factors that affect (influence) the temperature are: (1) elevation (altitude), (2) latitude, (3) proximity of large bodies of water, (4) ocean currents, (5) proximity of mountain ranges (topography), (6) prevailing and seasonal winds. What are the natural factors affecting environment? Wind, rain, predation […]
Are moldy tomatoes safe to eat?
Are moldy tomatoes safe to eat? Tomatoes that have black spots or white mold on them should be tossed out, says MSU’s Oakland County extension educator in food safety and nutrition. “Some of the molds that grow on fruits, they can be dangerous and they can make you sick.” So the best practice is to […]
Why is it necessary for BSP to publish its inflation report on a quarter basis?
Why is it necessary for BSP to publish its inflation report on a quarter basis? One of the key features of inflation targeting is greater transparency, which means greater disclosure and communication by the BSP of its policy actions and decisions. The report is published on a quarterly basis, presenting an analysis of the various […]
How many Greek islands are there in total?
How many Greek islands are there in total? In total there are about 6,000 islands, islets and islets in Greece. Only 107 of these are inhabited, of which only 53 have a population of over 1,000. What’s the prettiest Greek island? Read on! Santorini. For our first choice, we’re going with the classic and well-known […]