How and why did the British government try to save the British East India Company? In an effort to help the financially troubled British East India Company sell 17,000,000 pounds of tea stored in England, the Tea Act rearranged excise regulations so that the company could pay the Townshend duty and still undersell its competitors. […]
What is epidemiologic surveillance and why do we need it?
What is epidemiologic surveillance and why do we need it? Surveillance activities are a cornerstone of the public health efforts to stop the spread of HIV. Epidemiological surveillance is defined as the “ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data that are essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice” (25). […]
Can a 10 year old have a crush?
Why is my Honda Accord skipping?
Why is my Honda Accord skipping? Your engine may be jerking because of bad ignition parts like spark plugs or spark plug wires. A clogged filter can inhibit liquids and air from going where they’re supposed to go. Low or dirty transmission fluid can cause the transmission to slip or jerk. Check the plugs for […]
Can garlic cause gastric problems?
Can garlic cause gastric problems? Like onion, garlic is considered a FODMAP food and can cause bloating and other digestive issues in some people. “These are high in fructans, which can be more difficult to digest for those with more sensitive digestion, thereby contributing to bloating, gas and pain,” Tuck said. Can garlic stop running […]
Does a car moving at a constant speed in a straight road accelerate?
Does a car moving at a constant speed in a straight road accelerate? The acceleration of a car that travels in a straight line at a constant speed of 100 km/h is zero. Average acceleration = (change in velocity)/(time it takes). Since the car’s change in velocity is zero, its acceleration is zero. Is car […]
Who were The Untouchables in the 1920s?
Who were The Untouchables in the 1920s? Eliot Ness joined the Bureau of Prohibition in 1927, assembling a team of Prohibition enforcement personnel known as “The Untouchables” to combat the activities of gangster Al Capone. Ness’s career in law enforcement ended in 1944. Was there really an Eliot Ness? Eliot Ness (April 19, 1903 – […]
What causes glaciers to flow internally in plastic zone?
What causes glaciers to flow internally in plastic zone? Glaciers can slide because ice melts under pressure, resulting in a film of water at the ice-bed interface. This can facilitate decoupling and enhance fast ice flow. If the glacier bed is rough, with many bumps and obstacles, this increases melting and ice flow. This process […]
Why is GoldenEye 15?
Why is GoldenEye 15? The forthcoming “Ultimate Edition DVD” will feature the original uncut version of the film, which had to have 15 seconds of footage removed from the theatrical release and previous DVD releases due to the 12 certificate issued by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). What is GoldenEye rated? PG-13 Are […]
What relation are we if we share great great grandparents?
What relation are we if we share great great grandparents? If you share the same great-grandparents, you are second cousins. If you share the same great-great-grandparents you are third cousins, and so on. If those children then have children, they are your first cousins twice removed, because your grandparents are their great-great-grandparents (which is two […]