How many firefighters should be on an engine? The national standard, set by the NFPA for public safety, is a minimum of FOUR firefighters. In Marin, many fire engines have only two firefighters. Of the 35 fire engines on duty daily in Marin, not one meets the NFPA minimum of four firefighters, and only a […]
Why is it called Foxcatcher?
Why is it called Foxcatcher? Why was John du Pont’s land called “Foxcatcher Farm”? The Foxcatcher true story revealed that in 1988, following the death of his mother, Jean Liseter Austin du Pont (portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave in the movie), John changed the name from Liseter Hall Farm to Foxcatcher Farm. Who inherited John DuPont’s […]
How did the Adena live?
How did the Adena live? The Adena settled in hundreds of small villages along the Ohio River. They lived in cone-shaped houses and fed themselves by hunting, fishing, and gathering fruits and wild plants. They made tools from wood, bone, and copper. They also wove cloth and molded simple pots from clay. How did the […]
Why electronic media is important?
Why electronic media is important? Electronic media makes people aware of world-wide things. Greater opportunities you get through this media sitting at your place, this is an advantage of media. Also through this electronic media you can get to see many cultural events going in world. Elder citizen and children get more knowledge through this […]
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What is the purpose of the ciborium?
What is the purpose of the ciborium? Ciborium, plural Ciboria, or Ciboriums, in religious art, any receptacle designed to hold the consecrated Eucharistic bread of the Christian church. The ciborium is usually shaped like a rounded goblet, or chalice, having a dome-shaped cover. What is the plate called that holds the Eucharist? paten What holds […]
What counts as experience for the FBI?
What counts as experience for the FBI? Three critical areas of experience valuable for FBI special agent candidates over the years include law enforcement, law and accounting. Recently, the FBI has placed a new emphasis on considering prospects with professional or extensive educational experience in intelligence, languages, computers and the sciences. Do you need experience […]
Do you have to qualify for the Iditarod?
Do you have to qualify for the Iditarod? You are required to run two (2) approved 300 mile or more qualifying races and one (1) 150 mile or more approved qualifying race, total of 3 races. If you run the Yukon Quest, you don’t need any other qualifiers. Are Malamutes hard to train? Alaskan Malamutes […]
What does sauce piquant mean?
What does sauce piquant mean? to prick or sting What is Creole sauce made of? It is made with tomatoes, the Cajun holy trinity (celery, bell peppers, and onions), garlic, seasonings, and herbs. Stock (usually chicken) is also used and seasoned with cayenne, hot sauce, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, thyme, and parsley. What is […]
What is a more local form of a language that differs from the main language?
What is a more local form of a language that differs from the main language? What Is a Dialect? In terms of its dictionary definition, a dialect is ‘a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group. What is the term for different variations of the same language? […]