Who is first used in immunity and where? Around the 15th century in India, the Ottoman Empire, and east Africa, the practice of inoculation (poking the skin with powdered material derived from smallpox crusts) was quite common. This practice was first introduced into the west in 1721 by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. Who discovered the […]
How much faster are FPGAs? Markt is talking about overall power consumption. That is, a given FPGA may consume 3x the power of a typical CPU, but be much more than 3x faster at Bitcoin mining; so for Bitcoin that’s a win. How fast can an FPGA run? FPGA systems contain internal phase locked loops […]
How does a dog become a field trial champion? A dog who earns all of her points from the “open” stakes in a field trial is awarded a “Field Champion” or “FC” title–with the exception of 4 points which are allowed to carry over from winning points in “amateur” stakes. What are Labrador field trials? […]
How long does it take for biometrics to be processed Canada? around 8 weeks After you have submitted your biometrics to the IRCC with your visa application it should take around 8 weeks to receive your valid visa. Each case can vary so always discuss with your immigration lawyer or consultant. Where can I get […]
What are sound waves GCSE physics? Sound waves are longitudinal waves. They cause particles to vibrate parallel to the direction of wave travel. The vibrations can travel through solids, liquids or gases. The speed of sound depends on the medium through which it is travelling. What is sound and waves in physics? In physics, the […]
Is Brazil friendly with China? China became Brazil’s largest trading partner in 2009. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and many in the Brazilian media consider China to be “Brazil’s most promising business partner and a strategic ally” due to China’s “rapidly rising demand for raw materials and agricultural produce”. What is the […]
What are positive effects of gender equality? Gender equality makes our communities safer and healthier Unequal societies are less cohesive. They have higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. Countries with greater gender equality are more connected. Their people are healthier and have better wellbeing. What are the positive impact of gender stereotypes? Exposure to […]
What does the King of Swords card mean in a love reading? What does the King of Swords mean in a Love Reading? The King of Swords in a love reading personifies a partner with the qualities of the King. This person is strong and confident in his or her ways and leads with courage […]
Can cast iron pipe be used underground? Just like anything made of cast-iron, this type of sewer pipe is heavy-duty, but it can rust over a very long period of time. In NYC extra heavy cast iron is code compliant. It is also the underground drainage pipe of choice. Almost all house sewer lines in […]
What type of writing style does Mark Twain have? Mark Twain’s writing style is characterised by humour, strong narrative and evocative descriptions, as well as a brilliant control of vernacular speech. Mark Twain was a humorist, journalist and novelist who became famous internationally for his distinctive style of travel and fictional narratives. Which literary technique […]
Are testicular cancer lumps soft? Testicular cancer Most tumors do not cause any pain. The lump will usually form on the front or side of a testicle. It will often feel hard, and the entire testicle may feel firmer than usual. Why do I feel a lump behind my testicle? Some of the main causes […]
What is namespace route in Rails? In a way, namespace is a shorthand for writing a scope with all three options being set to the same value. For example, in the following snippet, the namespace will add the admin prefix to the path, module and the path helper method: 1namespace “admin” do 2 resources :articles […]
What does mandir mean in Hindu? A Hindu temple is called a mandir . It is a sacred place for Hindu worship. There are hundreds of mandirs in the UK. In India, where most Hindus live, there are temples in almost every village. Temples often honour the gods and goddesses whose murtis live inside them […]
What is the difference between 120d and 125d? It may be the same basic engine but there are various differences. 125d has bigger injectors, twin turbos as opposed one twin power turbo on the 120d, different gearbox (if manual, don’t know about the auto) etc etc… Is BMW 120d good? It’s desirable, good to drive […]
Is Walkman and Discman the same? Video CD Discman, later rebranded as VCD Walkman, was a line of portable VCD players. They are able to output the audio from video CDs as usually, but are equipped with an additional 3.5mm audio/video-to-RCA connector output. Do they still make CD Walkmans? Sony DEJ011 Portable Walkman CD Player […]
What problems do kelpies have? The Kelpie is a generally healthy breed, but he has some health conditions that can be a concern, especially if you aren’t cautious about whom you buy from. They include hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, cryptorchidism and cerebellar abiotrophy. Do kelpies ever calm down? They go from having an inexhaustible amount […]
How do I talk to someone on unemployment in Michigan? Calling the UIA Customer Service telephone line at 866-500-0017. Chat with an agent through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) at From the MiWAM home page, click on I want to . . . Chat with an Agent. How do you talk to agent on […]
What is periodontal screening and recording? Periodontal Screening and Recording™ (PSR) is a diagnostic screening tool for the early detection of periodontal disease. The purposes of this study are to utilize PSR to estimate the periodontal health status of a representative military population and to compare the results with other studies of varying populations. What […]
