Category: Term Paper

Did Harley own Buell? Over time, Harley-Davidson invested in Buell Motorcycle Company and eventually bought a 100% ownership stake, keeping Buell on as Chief Technical Officer and front man for the company. Are Buell motorcycles any good? Judging from the loyalty of Buell owners, the last generation of the 126,000 bikes produced by Buell are […]

What was the Madawaska war? The Aroostook War, which took place from 1838-39, involved timber-hungry Mainers and timber-hungry New Brunswickers. They squared off until Daniel Webster settled the whole thing. Though the conflict was more farce than war, the mythical Republic of Madawaska that started it is taken seriously by its inhabitants today. When was […]

How do you get melted plastic off of a wood stove? Removing melted plastic or material from a woodburner The best way to remove the foreign object from the surface of your wood-burning stove is to rub down the affected area with wire wool. This will hopefully ensure that the melted item is worn away […]

Is a gander a female or male? The term “goose” may refer to either a male or female bird, but when paired with “gander”, refers specifically to a female one (the latter referring to a male). Which type of noun is Gander? noun. the male of the goose. Compare goose (def. 2). What is the […]

How can GIS help police? Police agencies worldwide are using geospatial technologies for mapping crime, identifying crime hot spots, assigning officers, and profiling offenders. Spatial analysis is giving geographical context to real world incidents and helping police officials to create geographical profiling of offenders. Why do police forces use GIS? For example, GIS is used […]

How do you politely say bring a gift? Write “Gifts would be appreciated” on the invitation A straight to the point way would be to write it in a small print at the bottom of the invitation. The way you word it is very important. Use words like, “gifts would be appreciated”. Or state the […]

How does the size of a drum affect the pitch? Pitch is a way of talking about how “high” or “low” a sound is. When you hit a big drum, it makes a lower pitch than a smaller drum might. Drums with larger heads (drum surfaces) take longer to wobble back and forth, creating slower […]

Can I contribute to a traditional IRA after age 72? At age 72, a worker must begin taking required minimum distributions from their retirement accounts. That ups the age from 70½, following the passage of the SECURE Act in December 2019. Workers over 72 can still contribute to an IRA, a 401(k), and other retirement […]

What is a centralized economy and what is the problem with it? Centrally planned economies are also called command economies. In these kinds of economies, prices are all controlled, the government sets plans for the future and the economy is handled by bureaucrats. There is generally no reward for taking an economic risk and corporations […]

What is the fastest way to cool down hot chocolate? How to cool down coffee, tea or hot chocolate Pour the drink into a cold mug or cup. Add a few ice cubes or some cold water. Add some cold milk or creamer. Pour the drink over sugar, as it dissolves the drink will cool. […]