Why do Dutch names have Van der? Rich people, during the Dutch Golden Age, used “van” in their surnames to indicate which castle or estate they owned. They would use the name of the estate or castle as their last name and place the word “van” in front of it. This is the case for […]
What is the rock known as?
What is the rock known as? Dwayne Johnson Why is the rock famous? Dwayne Johnson first rose to fame as “The Rock,” a popular wrestling personality. He then became a box-office star, appearing in films including ‘The Scorpion King,’ ‘Hercules’ and ‘The Fast and the Furious’ franchise. Who is more famous The Rock or John […]
How many MPG does a 454 big-block get?
How many MPG does a 454 big-block get? The 454 is a big-block carbureted engine found in most older model Chevrolet cars and trucks. The engine uses eight cylinders to provide high-end torque and speeds. The combination of larger bore and eight cylinders equates to very poor gas mileage. The engine runs an average of […]
Do they do Halloween in England?
Do they do Halloween in England? The British have long celebrated Guy Fawkes Day on November 5, but now the October 31 holiday is a lot more appealing. In England, Halloween is so hot right now. Halloween dress-up balls and parties are becoming popular with young Brits, just as they have been with their American […]
Is Ford closing the Avon Lake Ohio plant?
Is Ford closing the Avon Lake Ohio plant? A decision by Ford Motor Co. to rescind a $900 million investment in a new product line at Avon Lake’s Ford Ohio Assembly Plant is disappointing, but Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka said the city is determined to continue partnering with the company as it commits to […]
Who is responsible for putting out forest fires?
Who is responsible for putting out forest fires? Firefighters control a fire’s spread (or put it out) by removing one of the three ingredients fire needs to burn: heat, oxygen, or fuel. They remove heat by applying water or fire retardant on the ground (using pumps or special wildland fire engines) or by air (using […]
What happens if half of the brain is removed?
Is Daphnia a predator?
Is Daphnia a predator? Typical predators for Daphnia are the phantom midge larvae Chaoborus, the heteropteran Notonecta sp. or small fishes26,27,28. In the presence of fish predators, Daphnia react with an earlier sexual maturity, an increased fecundity and the production of resting eggs26,29,30. How do Daphnia avoid predators? Daphnia are also able to avoid predators […]
Is 2.0 TDI better than 1.9 TDI?
What is the importance of evidence based policing?
What is the importance of evidence based policing? Evidence-based policing (EBP) educates law enforcement in well-researched and verified strategies. Agencies that use EBP are able to make rational, evidence-based decisions while patrolling, carrying out investigations, and creating policies. What is meant by evidence policing? Although there is no single definition of the concept, evidence-based policing […]