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What does conclave mean in Latin? Borrowed from French conclave, from Latin conclave (“room that may be locked up”), from con- (combining form of cum (“with”)) + clāvis (“key”). Do cardinals eat during conclave? The cardinals eat meals cooked by the Sistine Chapel’s nuns during conclave. Thankfully for the current cardinals, his decree was abolished […]

When throwing the hammer How long does the athlete have to throw the hammer after entering the circle? In order for the throw to be measured, the ball must land inside a marked 35-degree sector and the athlete must not leave the circle before it has landed, and then only from the rear half of […]

What impact did the 2010 soccer World Cup have on the South African economy? The hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which has pumped an estimated R93-billion into the local economy, has rebranded South Africa and created a favourable climate for direct foreign investment and tourism growth, says KPMG senior economist Frank Blackmore. How […]

How do I connect my AV receiver to my TV and DVD player? Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the DVD connector labeled HDMI, Output, Monitor or TV and the other end to any Input HDMI connector on the Receiver. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the Receiver connector labeled HDMI, […]

How do I find a prospective employer? 12 Ways to Research a Potential New Employer Check out the website. Look at their social media. Search press releases. Ask about company culture. Set up Google news alerts. Sign up for their newsletter. Check out the financials. What do you say to a prospective employer? The best […]

Do you need to dust leopard gecko food? Leopard geckos do most of their growing within the first year. You want to make sure they get all the vitamins they need, and proper calcium for bone growth. For ill and recovering geckos, as well as gravid females, you want to also dust at every feeding. […]

Can wheel bolt pattern be changed? Wheel Adapters are used to change bolt patterns in order to properly fit wheels from one vehicle to the hub of a different vehicle. Wheel Adapters can also be used to adapt or fit aftermarket wheels meant for a different vehicle. Another common use would be adapting aftermarket or […]

How do you draw a world map on a ball? Fold the map you’ve just drawn three times horizontally. Unfold the map to see eight vertical sections. Draw lines between each section. Draw two opposing semi-circles with your compass that intersect at the mid-point of the top-and-bottom sides of each folded section, to make gores. […]

How do I reset the temperature on my rear view mirror? Press and hold the TEMP button on your rearview mirror for six seconds. The indicator light to the right of the TEMP button will turn off when the mirror is off. To turn it back on hold the TEMP button again for six more […]

What is the best container to make jello in? Glass containers are a good choice for gelatin art as they offer great transparency and a firm mold for gelatin. How do you get jello out of a metal bowl? Slip a thin knife blade between the gelatin and the mold to admit air and break […]