What does Thoreau mean by his advice to simplify simplify? Simplicity What meaning does Thoreau give to the word awake? To be awake is to be alive.” (65) -fully aware of what he/she wants to do; conscious of what is right/wrong. -decisions aren’t influenced by others. Why Thoreau went to live in the woods. What […]
What did Red Cloud do?
Do firms benefit from growing in size?
Do firms benefit from growing in size? The motives for increasing in size can include: Greater sales lead to greater profit, making the firm more attractive to shareholders. Successful, growing firms are likely to increase salaries/pay bonuses to managers. Increasing output enables economies of scale, greater efficiency and lower average costs. What are the advantages […]
How did Internet evolve?
How did Internet evolve? This community spirit has a long history beginning with the early ARPANET. Because of the unique role that ARPANET played as an infrastructure supporting the various research programs, as the Internet started to evolve, the Network Working Group evolved into Internet Working Group. How has technology changed over the years? Current […]
How do you keep smoke from coming in the house when using the fireplace?
How do you keep smoke from coming in the house when using the fireplace? Employ the top-down burn method. That is, place the large logs vertically in the firebox, add four to five horizontal layers of kindling, top with tinder, and then light. This method for lighting a fireplace creates a hot, fast-burning fire, which […]
How do you reset the oil change light on a 2009 Ford Escape?
When did French toast become popular?
When did French toast become popular? 5th century AD Why is French toast called Gypsy bread? Eggy Bread. Now some people call this French Toast, or Gypsy Toast. I believe this is because the French discovered it was a good way to use up stale, or not so fresh bread, but thought I’d better check, […]
What did Charles Darwin observe in the Galapagos Islands?
What did Charles Darwin observe in the Galapagos Islands? On his visit to the Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin also discovered several species of finches that varied from island to island, which helped him to develop his theory of natural selection. Today, there are a total of 14 of which make up the group known as […]
When did backflips become illegal in figure skating?
When did backflips become illegal in figure skating? 1976 Why are some moves illegal in figure skating? The headbanger: It is a pairs skating move, and it involves a skater being picked up by the ankle and spun around quickly by their partner, up and down with their head often approaching the ice dangerously close. […]
What is the firefighter using the AXE for?
What is the firefighter using the AXE for? The Pulaski is a special hand tool used in fighting wildfires which combines an axe and an adze in one head. Similar to a cutter mattock, it has a rigid handle of wood, plastic, or fiberglass. The Pulaski is used for constructing firebreaks, able to both dig […]