Why is US in Somalia? In October 1993, elite American troops launched a disastrous raid in the Somali capital Mogadishu. Their aim was to capture key allies of the powerful Somali warlord, Gen Mohamed Farah Aideed. At the time, the United States was leading a UN mission to end the civil war and famine in […]
How does instruction fetch and execute?
How does instruction fetch and execute? The basic operation of a computer is called the ‘fetch-execute’ cycle. The CPU fetches the instructions one at a time from the main memory into the registers. One register is the program counter (pc). The CPU decodes the instruction. The CPU executes the instruction. Repeat until there are no […]
Is one a first person pronoun?
Is one a first person pronoun? One is an English language, gender-neutral, indefinite pronoun that means, roughly, “a person”. For purposes of verb agreement it is a third-person singular pronoun, though it sometimes appears with first- or second-person reference. It is sometimes called an impersonal pronoun. What type of pronoun is her? Other Types of […]
Can you appeal from the Supreme Court?
Can you appeal from the Supreme Court? Both parties have the right to appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court, the highest court in the nation. The Supreme Court, unlike the court of appeals, is not required to take all cases. The party requesting the input of the U.S. Supreme Court files a […]
What are you allowed to eat in the 40 Hour Famine?
What are you allowed to eat in the 40 Hour Famine? Consume barley sugars (hard candy) and rice or something similar if you are going without food. The Famine permits you to eat these to maintain energy. What is in barley sugar? Barley sugar is a transparent hard candy. It comes in strips, lozenges, twists, […]
How many gallons does a Jeep Commander hold?
What is the best way to find a job?
What is the best way to find a job? Best ways to find a job Ask your network for referrals. Contact companies directly. Use job search platforms. Go to job fairs. Leverage social media. Inquire at staffing agencies. What do you call someone who helps you find a job? Simply put: A career coach provides […]
What were Lewis chessmen made of?
What were Lewis chessmen made of? Most of the Lewis chess pieces are made from walrus ivory. This was probably obtained in Greenland and traded back to Norway. Two of the pieces in our collection (and three British Museum pieces) are different, carved from sperm-whale teeth. Where are the Lewis chessmen in the British Museum? […]
What does Big Brother represent?
What does Big Brother represent? Big Brother represents the totalitarian government of Oceania, which is controlled by the Party and therefore synonymous with it. Winston learns in Goldstein’s book that Big Brother is not a real person but an invention of the Party that functions as a focus for the people’s feelings of reverence and […]
Who needs enemies with friends like?
Who needs enemies with friends like? A humorous statement indicating that the behavior of one’s friend(s) has been harmful or malevolent, i.e. behavior one would associate with an enemy rather than a friend. What does the phrase with friends like these who needs enemies meaning? With-friends-like-these-who-needs-enemies meaning An expression indicating that one’s close associates prove […]