What is the industry average for gross profit margin? As a general rule of thumb, a 10% net profit margin is considered average, a 20% margin is considered good, and a 5% margin is low. But you should note that what is considered a good margin varies widely by industry. For example, in the construction […]
Where are steroids synthesized?
Where are steroids synthesized? The steroid hormones are synthesized in the adrenal cortex, the gonads, and the placenta; are all derived from cholesterol and many are of clinical importance. Steroid hormones are synthesized in the mitochondria and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. What are steroid made of? Steroids are synthetics drugs that resemble natural hormones made in […]
How do you imitate Hemingway?
How do you imitate Hemingway? Now it’s time to jump into some Hemingway writing style examples….Ernest Hemingway’s top 5 tips for writing well Use short sentences. Use short first paragraphs. Use vigorous English. Be positive, not negative. Never have only 4 rules. What is Hemingway’s iceberg theory? The iceberg theory or theory of omission is […]
How do I tighten my handbrake?
How do I tighten my handbrake? Pull the handbrake lever ‘on’ until slight resistance is felt at the lever; then try turning each rear wheel. Each should turn with equal resistance. If they do not, tighten the cable on the slacker side until both feel equal. Tighten the locknuts. Can you adjust self adjusting brakes? […]
Is Iceland a democracy or dictatorship?
Is Iceland a democracy or dictatorship? The politics of Iceland take place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the president is the head of state, while the prime minister of Iceland serves as the head of government in a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Was Iceland communist […]
What does the saying mean out of the frying pan into the fire?
Who is Nasscom chairman?
Who is Nasscom chairman? U. B. Pravin Rao Who is the new president of Nasscom for 2003 04? MphasiS BFL chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Jerry Rao has taken over as chairman of National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) for the year 2004-05. Digital GlobalSofts Som Mittal was the chairman of Nasscom […]
How would you describe pointillism in art?
How would you describe pointillism in art? Pointillism, also called divisionism and chromo-luminarism, in painting, the practice of applying small strokes or dots of colour to a surface so that from a distance they visually blend together. How do you explain pointillism? Pointillism is a painting technique developed by the artist George Seurat. It involves […]
What causes Owls to die?
What causes Owls to die? They have no natural predators as adults, so most owls admitted to rehabilitation centers are the result of human-caused problems: hit by car, shot, electrocuted, caught in barbed wire, caught in leghold traps, west nile virus, poison, etc. Natural causes of death include starvation and hunting injuries. Can owls get […]
How did grapes get to America?
How did grapes get to America? So it wasn’t until Spanish Missionaries discovered the dry climate of New Mexico in 1629 with its sandy soils that the first Vitis vinifera vineyards were planted in what is now the United States. They planted Mission grapes brought over from Spain. Are grapes native to South America? The […]