What is Narcissus known for? Narcissus, in Greek mythology, the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. He was distinguished for his beauty. However, his rejection of the love of the nymph Echo or (in an earlier version) of the young man Ameinias drew upon him the vengeance of the gods. Who […]
How much older was Vincent than his brother Theo?
How much older was Vincent than his brother Theo? Cornelious (Cor) Vincent (1867-1900) was 14 years younger than big brother, Vincent. He was still just a child when Vincent and Theo went to work for the Goupil & Cie art dealers. Unlike his older brothers, he did not join the art world. Which artist did […]
Why do we use helium?
Why do we use helium? Helium makes up about 0.0005% of the earth’s atmosphere. Helium gas is used to inflate blimps, scientific balloons and party balloons. It is used as an inert shield for arc welding, to pressurize the fuel tanks of liquid fueled rockets and in supersonic windtunnels. Who uses the most helium? NASA […]
Which of the following is a mandatory subject during collective bargaining?
Which of the following is a mandatory subject during collective bargaining? Mandatory subjects are those topics required by law and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Those subjects include items like wages, overtime, bonuses, grievance procedures, safety and work practices, and seniority, as well as procedures for discharge, layoff, recall, or discipline. Which of the […]
What is meta level?
What is meta level? noun. A level or degree (of understanding, existence, etc.) which is higher and often more abstract than those levels at which a subject, etc., is normally understood or treated; a level which is above, beyond, or outside other levels, or which is inclusive of a series of lower levels. What is […]
What does Umwelt mean?
What does Umwelt mean? Sebeok, umwelt (plural: umwelten; from the German Umwelt meaning “environment” or “surroundings”) is the “biological foundations that lie at the very epicenter of the study of both communication and signification in the human [and non-human] animal”. The term is usually translated as “self-centered world”. Which of the following are extra senses […]
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Is going to college worth it in 2020?
Is going to college worth it in 2020? In 2020, the answer isn’t a cut and dry “yes.” Tuition costs are swelling. Student loans and consumer debts loom heavily over grads for decades. A degree no longer equals long-term wealth, or even a good job. There’s a lot to consider before taking the plunge and […]
What station is MPR?
What station is MPR? California NPR Member Stations Station City Frequency KCRI-FM Indio 89.3 KKJZ-FM Long Beach 88.1 KUSC-FM Los Angeles 91.5 KNSQ-FM Mt. Shasta 88.1 What channel is Classical MPR? In the Twin Cities, MPR multicasts “Classical 24”, BBC News and “More”, a Spanish language service from Radio Netherlands called “Ahora”, and “Wonderground Radio”, […]
What are innate abilities?
What are innate abilities? An innate ability is a trait or characteristic that is present in an organism at birth. It is always present in the organism and was not a learned behavior. For example, humans have the innate ability for language – it occurs in all humans naturally. What are innate qualities? Something that […]