How much funding does the Department of Defense get? For Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021), the Department of Defense’s discretionary budget authority is approximately $705.39 billion ($705,390,000,000). Mandatory spending of $10.77 billion, the Department of Energy and defense-related spending of $37.335 billion added up to the total FY2021 Defense budget of $753.5 billion. Where does the […]
Why is the Hagia Sophia an architectural masterpiece?
Why is the Hagia Sophia an architectural masterpiece? Hagia Sophia is both one of Istanbul’s most prominent symbols and one of the most important structures in all of world architecture. Its unique character as a symbol of taste and ostentation makes it, above all, an imperial masterpiece. Therefore, Hagia Sophia is also a symbol of […]
How do stallions breed?
How do stallions breed? Basically, the role of a breeding stallion is to impregnate mares. This means producing semen containing adequate quality and numbers of spermatozoa to fertilize a mare’s ovum. Spermatozoa are produced daily in the seminiferous tubules of the stallion’s testes. What do you feed a stallion? For stallions that maintain their weight […]
Which country is known as Orange Country?
Which country is known as Orange Country? Top Orange Producing Countries In The World Rank Country Orange Production, 2013 (in million tons) 1 Brazil 35.6 2 United States 15.7 3 China 14.4 4 India 10.8 Which country is the largest producer of oranges? Brazil Where is the orange fruit from? Oranges originated in Asia in […]
Do you get bereavement for nephew?
Do you get bereavement for nephew? Who is eligible for Bereavement? Immediate family is defined by our Bereavement Policy as “the employee’s spouse, domestic partner, legal guardian, son, daughter, mother, father, sister, brother, grandparents, aunt, uncle, niece and nephew, and in-laws of the same categories.” Does an aunt qualify for bereavement? Bereavement leave is granted […]
What causes acidic poop?
What causes acidic poop? With normal tolerance to lactose, all of the lactose is digested and absorbed in the small intestine. In individuals who are lactose intolerant, some or all of the lactose is not digested and absorbed in the small intestine and reaches the colon. Through the action of the colonic bacteria, the stool […]
What happened to RC Willey spokesperson?
What happened to RC Willey spokesperson? Paige Davis put the perky in home improvement back in 2000 as the host of “Trading Spaces.” But that show went off the air a decade ago, and, locally, Davis became known as the spokeswoman for RC Willey. That gig has ended and “Trading Spaces” is returning to TLC, […]
Is wet concrete stronger than dry concrete?
Is wet concrete stronger than dry concrete? Let’s take a closer look at why that is, and what happens when a concrete mix is too wet. When a concrete mixture is too wet, it causes a greater amount of shrinkage during the drying process than is needed. A watery mix actively reduces the compressive strength […]
What kind of recognition may a DoD employee give a DoD contractor?
What kind of recognition may a DoD employee give a DoD contractor? The Government may award Government personnel using a variety of methods, ranging from certificates of appreciation to time off and a monetary bonus. The Government does not have the same authority to recognize contractor employees. Contractors may have their own awards and bonus […]
How does the body physically respond to stress?
How does the body physically respond to stress? When you feel threatened, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which rouse the body for emergency action. Your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper. What happens when your body […]