Category: Lifehacks

How long does it take to get a security clearance adjudication? Current processing times for a Secret security clearance take 107 days to process, but note, these numbers are for DoD/Industry security clearance applicants only. Processing times for others such as active duty military, civilians, and the Intelligence Community are slightly lower. How long does […]

What did a wireless operator do in ww2? Wireless operator/air gunner – The role was to send and receive wireless signals during the flight, assisting the observer with triangulation “fixes” to aid navigation when necessary and if attacked to use the defensive machine gun armament of the bomber to fight off enemy aircraft. What did […]

What is open on Christmas Day in Edmonton? Here’s whats open in Edmonton on Christmas Day Transit. Transit service will have an adjusted schedule during the holidays, with some routes operating on a reduced schedule on Christmas Day. Social Services. Cannabis and liquor Stores. Public skating rinks. West Edmonton Mall. Movie theatres. Holiday lights. Is […]

Is Pinocchio a fairy tales? The Adventures of Pinocchio was a book published in 1883 by Carlo Collodi. It is considered to be a fictional story, not a fairy tale, although it… What is the message of the story Pinocchio? Before reading Collodi, when I was familiar only with Walt Disney’s version of the story, […]

What does 40 percent alcohol mean? 40% means that 40% percent of the liquid in the bottle is alcohol. So if you take a sip, 40% of that sip is alcohol. For example, if you sip 10ml of the drink, then you have ingested 4ml of alcohol. If your bottle is 350ml and you ingest […]

Does eating hot food increase body temperature? In general, hot, spicy foods are stimulants. They stimulate the circulation and raise body temperature. What meat is cold for humans? Everyone knows that mutton and dog meat are too heaty for the summer months, so everybody eschews them until the dead of winter. Steamed crab, on the […]

How does heat affect air pressure? Warm air is less dense and has a lower pressure associated with it. As the sun heats the ground, the air near the ground warms. Remember, heat is less dense than cold air so the warm air will rise. This rising motion creates a natural vacuum lowering the air […]

What is neutral used for? In automatic transmission systems, the neutral gear separates the engine from the wheels. The pedal won’t route power to the wheels, but you’ll still be able to turn their direction with the steering wheel. Is it good to put your car in neutral when stopped? Never put your vehicle in […]

Is it better to turn off AC or leave it on? Your AC will actually run longer overall if it is left on all day instead of being shut off. If you turn it off for part of the day, it runs less and results in more energy savings for you. In almost all cases, […]

How do I free my expansion valve? Opening of the valve should be relatively quick. Even holding he bulb in your hand should provide enough heat to open the valve. Next, place the TXV bulb into cold water. This should cause the expansion valve to close reducing the amount of refrigerant to pass thought the […]