How are harps constructed? Structure and mechanism Harps are essentially triangular and made primarily of wood. Strings are made of gut or wire, often replaced in the modern day by nylon or metal. The top end of each string is secured on the crossbar or neck, where each will have a tuning peg or similar […]
What are the controls in a fighter jet?
What are the controls in a fighter jet? Primary controls rudder pedals, or the earlier, pre-1919 “rudder bar”, to control yaw, which move the rudder; left foot forward will move the rudder left for instance. throttle controls to control engine speed or thrust for powered aircraft. How many buttons does a 747 have? hundred buttons […]
What are the requirements to be a foster parent in Michigan?
What are the requirements to be a foster parent in Michigan? Foster parents should be committed individuals who are: Willing to work with the child’s birth parents. Supportive of efforts to return the child home. Able to work with children who have emotional and behavioral needs. Able to encourage teens toward independent living. Willing to […]
What is cantata in Baroque period?
What is cantata in Baroque period? A cantata is a work for voice or voices and instruments of the baroque era. From its beginnings in 17th-century Italy, both secular and religious cantatas were written. The earliest cantatas were generally for solo voice with minimal instrumental accompaniment. What was the purpose of Bach’s cantatas? Just after […]
What are the symbols of St Mary?
What are the symbols of St Mary? Earthly and Heavenly Floral Symbols Flower Symbols of Mary on Earth and in Heaven. White Lily “Annunciation Lily” – symbol of Mary’s Immaculate Purity. Violet – symbol of Mary’s humility “regarded by the Lord”. How do you identify a saint? The BBC looks at the steps required for […]
Why did Woodward and Bernstein investigate Watergate?
Why did Woodward and Bernstein investigate Watergate? On October 10, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein reported that the FBI had determined that the Watergate break-in was part of a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage on behalf of the Nixon re-election committee. What information did Deep Throat release? In 2005, at age 91, Felt […]
Is Ford Mustang front or rear wheel drive?
Is Ford Mustang front or rear wheel drive? Over ten million Mustangs have been built, and they’ve all remained true to their rear-wheel-drive, rubber-burning roots. Is Mustang GT RWD? All Mustangs are RWD and (barring the GT500) fitted with a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. We tested an automatic Mustang GT convertible’s 0-60 mph […]
Who has a birthday on April 7th?
Who has a birthday on April 7th? Adrian Beltre. Retired baseball infielder Adrian Beltre is 42. Ben McKee. Rock musician Ben McKee (Imagine Dragons) is 36. Bill Bellamy. Actor Bill Bellamy is 56. Bobby Bare. Country singer Bobby Bare is 86. Charlie Hall. Rock musician Charlie Hall (The War on Drugs) is 47. Ed Speleers. […]
Why is the Arctic strategically important?
Why is the Arctic strategically important? Strategically, the Arctic enjoys the unique – and also somewhat precarious – position as a ‘buffer zone’ between the two superpowers; the USA and the USSR. On the out- skirts of the Arctic region, the Barents Sea has become, in military-political terms, one of the most important sea areas […]
What state do the Indianapolis Colts play in?
What state do the Indianapolis Colts play in? Indianapolis, IN How good are the Indianapolis Colts? The Colts have a season long offensive DSR of 75.3% which in past years would have been great, but in this offensive heavy year, that is only 18th best. Defensively, the story is much better, as the Colts have […]