Category: Sociology

Is it illegal to make TV commercials louder? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has regulation over television advertisements. Due to the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, which was passed in 2010, it is illegal for a commercial volume to exceed the average volume of the channel. Why does TV volume vary between channels? Those […]

What are direct marketing approach and what are the strategies of direct marketing? Direct marketing is a marketing strategy where returning and potential customers are contacted directly by the brand, instead of having an indirect medium between them. It is called ‘direct marketing’ because it generally eliminates the need for a middleman such as a […]

Can the continents go back to Pangaea? The continents that broke away from Pangaea are still being pushed (or, more accurately, dragged) apart by the confluence of mid-oceanic ridges and subduction zones. There is no way to reverse these processes directly, so the continents cannot go back to being Pangaea as it was 250 million […]

How do you sign off an email in Dutch? You can sign off every email with ‘Met vriendelijke groeten’….There are many variations possible on ‘met vriendelijke groeten’: Met hartelijke groeten, (With warm regards,) Met vriendelijke groet, (singular instead of plural, Kind regards,) Groeten, (Kind regards,) Groetjes, (very informal form of ‘Kind regards’) How do u […]

Do you have to adopt through an agency? The short answer is, yes, it is possible to adopt without using an agency, but it’s not always easy. It is easier for a mother who needs an adoptive family for her child to go to an adoption agency than to just ask around. An adoption agency […]

What does gingerly mean in English? very cautious or careful How do you use gingerly in a sentence? Gingerly sentence example Rob walked gingerly across the rocks, wincing. She gingerly untangled herself from some thorny vines and tried to stand. Megan gingerly accepted the tool, gripping the smooth wooden handle with both hands. Where does […]

Why does the date of Diwali change? 2) Diwali takes place annually and lasts for five days, marking the start of the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change each year and are determined by the position of the moon – but it usually falls between October and November. What is the first day of […]

Who made the first helmet? The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900 BC. They wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from blunt objects, sword blows and arrows in combat. Who invented the first 4 wheeler? Osamu Takeuchi: Father of the Modern ATV In 1967, American Honda […]

Where would the VIN number be on a motorcycle? The VIN location is generally the same for motorcycles and dirt bikes – on the steering neck – though some are located on the motor near the bottom of the cylinders. Turn the handlebars to the left and look on the right side of the frame […]

Does disordered eating cause diabetes? Over time, an unbalanced diet and inconsistent blood sugar levels can contribute to the development of type 1 diabetes. In some cases, anorexic eating habits may impair the functioning of the pancreas, which produces insulin. A healthy pancreas is essential to regulate blood sugar levels. How does anorexia affect blood […]