Does the de Medici family still exist? The Medicis (yes, those Medicis) are back, and starting a challenger bank. The latest U.S. challenger bank has a unique origin: the powerful Medici family, which ruled Florence and Tuscany for more than two centuries and founded a bank in 1397. The Medicis invented banking conventions that still […]
How much of the Roman Colosseum is original?
How much of the Roman Colosseum is original? The Colosseum has gone through many changes, and what we see now is approximately 1/3 of its original dimensions. It was the core of Rome’s social life for over five centuries, but its decline began in the 7th Century AD, when the massive stones of which it […]
What are multisensory activities?
What are multisensory activities? Share. Multisensory instruction is a way of teaching that engages more than one sense at a time. Using sight, hearing, movement, and touch gives kids more than one way to connect with what they are learning. What is multisensory phonics? Multi-sensory instruction combines listening, speaking, reading, and a tactile or kinesthetic […]
What is objective territorial principle?
What is objective territorial principle? Under the objective aspect of territorial jurisdiction a sovereign is recognized as having the power to adopt a criminal law that applies to crimes that take effect within its borders even if the perpetrator performs the act outside of its borders. What are extraterritorial rights? The right of extraterritoriality granted […]
What is impulsive sensation seeking?
What is impulsive sensation seeking? Sensation seeking is a personality trait that reflects the tendency to pursue and enjoy novel and stimulating experiences. Impulsivity is a related yet distinct construct that reflects deficits in perseverance, planning, and inhibitory control. What we can learn from sensation seekers? Sensation seekers crave new and complex experiences, even when […]
Is Fred Meyers owned by Kroger?
Is Fred Meyers owned by Kroger? The Kroger Company said yesterday that it would acquire Fred Meyer Inc. Kroger will pay about $8 billion in stock for Fred Meyer and assume $4.8 billion of the company’s debt, further consolidating the grocery business and creating the largest supermarket chain in the country. Does Kroger own Winn […]
What is freedom summary?
What is freedom summary? Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint, and the absence of a despotic government. The right to freedom of association is recognized as a human right, a political freedom and a civil liberty. This freedom can be limited by laws […]
What is the symbol for the golden ratio?
Who was the leader of the 300?
Who was the leader of the 300? The plot revolves around King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), who leads 300 Spartans into battle against the Persian “God-King” Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his invading army of more than 300,000 soldiers. Are the abs in 300 real? Now Gerard Butler has a Spartan physique… even without the help of […]
What is the movie mom about?
What is the movie mom about? Arya’s life changes when she is brutally gang-raped by a group of spoiled rich students from her school and two of their house helps. Her stepmother seeks justice and takes the help of a detective to teach the perpetrators a lesson. Is Mom a true story? Writer/director Tucia Lyman […]