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What hemisphere is Philadelphia PA?
Oh, dude, Philadelphia, PA is in the Northern Hemisphere. Like, it's all about that top half of the Earth, you know? So, if you're planning to visit Philly, just remember you'll be hanging out in the northern part of the globe.
What is the relationship between harmonics and physics?
Harmonics are multiples of the fundamental frequency of a sound wave, and they play a key role in physics by influencing the overall quality and timbre of a sound. In physics, harmonics are used to analyze and understand the behavior of waves, such as sound waves and electromagnetic waves. The study of harmonics helps scientists and engineers in various fields, including acoustics, music, and telecommunications, to better understand and manipulate wave phenomena.
How can a sea star reproduce asexually?
The females lay eggs in the water and let them float there, then males can come along and let sperms into the water and let them float there. Then they can mix and the egg becomes fertilized and a baby starfish is made. OR a female will lay her eggs and let them float and then another female can come and lay her eggs and they can fertilze each other making a baby starfish.
That is not correct... Sea stars reproduce asexually using the method of fragmentation, when the sea stars arm falls off and makes a new individual sea star that is genetically identical to the parrent..
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What animal could kill a cougar?
Bears, grizzly bears, wolf packs and jaguars will sometimes kill a cougar.
je suis très bien, je vais très bien = I'm fine
literally, it means: I am very well, I go very well
Is execution of Saddam husen is justified?
The justification for Saddam Hussein's execution is a subject of intense debate. Supporters argue that it was a necessary step to hold him accountable for his crimes against humanity, including genocide and the brutal repression of his own people. Critics contend that the execution lacked due process and could be seen as politically motivated, potentially exacerbating sectarian tensions in Iraq. Ultimately, whether it was justified depends on one's perspective on justice, accountability, and the role of international law.
What is the Symbol above the 9 key called?
The symbol above the 9 key on a standard keyboard is called the parentheses or "right parenthesis" symbol, represented as ")". In some contexts, it may also refer to the closing parenthesis used in mathematics and programming to denote the end of a grouped expression.
He was right about the Earth not being the center of the universe. The Catholic Church at the time thought this was heretical because of the account in Joshua 10:12-14 where God performed a miracle and "made the sun stand still". They mistakenly thought if God made the sun stand still than that must mean the sun revolves around the Earth. The church also pointed out scriptures that say the "earth is firmly established" and they considered that proof that the Earth doesn't move. Instead of accepting the clear and utterly convincing evidence that Galileo had discovered through his telescopes, they forced him to stop publically declaring his findings. It is thought that although he refrained from publically teaching them for the most part, he secretly made his findings known in certain circles. Galileo did not think his findings contradicted with the bible, only with how the church was interpreting them.
How do you think Hebrew law has changed society?
Many of the laws are still in use today. These are some of the oldest laws and many of them make sense for keeping society organized.
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You have asked a wide-ranging question with many hundreds of details in its answer. I'll provide a few examples.
The long, rich history of Judaism gives the Western world much of its shape today. Many of the laws, traditions, culture and values are directly attributable to Judaism.
1) The Jews' monotheistic religious tradition shaped the Western beliefs about God.
2) The 7-day week, including a day of rest for everyone.
3) The concept of morality was also the work of the Hebrews, including the dignity and value of a person (whereas idolatry had tended to go hand in hand with cruel, licentious and excessive behavior, since the caprices which were narrated concerning the idols were adopted as an excuse to imitate those types of behavior).
Women's rights also were carefully maintained in Judaism. Israelite women could own property, could initiate court cases, could have their own servants, and could own fields and businesses; and the Torah specifies marital rights for women (Exodus 21:10). Today's laws giving women equal rights under the law are a by-product of Judaism.
4) Under Israelite law, everyone had recourse to the courts. A child, widow, wife, etc., could initiate legal action against any citizen to redress perpetrated harm. Compare this to those societies in which only mature, land-owning males had any legal status.
5) What is customary to be eaten in Western society is a reflection of much of the Judaic dietary law. With the exception of the pig, Western society does not eat species not contained in kosher law. Owls, mice, insects, rats, snakes, cats and dogs are not eaten by most Westerners and it is a direct result of Jewish culture.
6) Parents are responsible for teaching children. Illiteracy among Israelites, in every generation, was rare. Universal education in the Western world is taken for granted today, yet this is a recent development. In Judaism, however, it goes back 3300 years. Judaism has always maintained that education is the highest goal of man in his pursuit of Godliness. This tradition has now been passed on to Western culture.
7) Infants are to be protected and cared for, whether or not they turned out to be the gender you were hoping for. Compare this to societies in which unhealthy babies, or females, were killed.
8) Cruelty to animals is not acceptable.
9) Government is accountable to a higher authority. In other ancient societies, the monarch was all-powerful. Among the Israelites, however, the king was under the constant scrutiny of the Divinely-informed prophets, who didn't hesitate to castigate him publicly for any misstep in the sight of God. And, other than for the crime of rebellion, the king couldn't punish any citizen by his own decision. He was obligated by the Torah-procedures like everyone else (Talmud, Sanhedrin 19a).
10) A robber repays double to his victim, or works it off. Cutting off the hands of a robber is a punishable crime. Debtors are not imprisoned or harmed. They are made to sell property and/or work to repay what they owe. Compare this to the Roman practice by which anyone could accuse a man of owing them money and the debtor could be killed.
Western jurisprudence in general is based in part upon Judaic Torah observance. A quick look at the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) and the laws that follow (Exodus ch.21-23) gives a very good summary of most modern law.
11) It is the responsibility of the community to support the widow, the orphan, the poor, and the stranger passing through.
It is important to note that every one of the above was instituted among the Hebrews (a.k.a. the Israelites) thousands of years earlier than in other nations. Here's just one example: Aristotle, who was among the greatest of the Greeks, and Seneca, the famous Roman, both write that killing one's young babies is perfectly acceptable. Professor and former President of the American Historical Association, William L. Langer (in The History of Childhood): "Children, being physically unable to resist aggression, were the victims of forces over which they had no control, and they were abused in almost unimaginable ways."
Who contributed more to the world Newton or Freud?
Both Newton and Freud made significant contributions to their respective fields. Newton is known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation, which revolutionized our understanding of the physical world. Freud is known for his work in psychology, particularly psychoanalysis, which greatly influenced the study of human behavior and the field of psychology. Their contributions were in different areas and have had lasting impacts on our understanding of the world.
Who was the female US swimmer to win 3 gold swimming events in 1988?
Janet Evans was the female swimmer from the United States that won three gold medals in 1988 at the Olympics. She was an outstanding athlete in college before the Olympics.
How much do you drink to get drunk on a 8 percent alcohol?
Different people have different levels of tolerance. why in the world do you want to get drunk? It will hurt you!
Most states consider you de jure intoxicated when your blood alcohol content reaches 0.08%. The human body contains about 5 liters of blood, so 50 milliliters... about one and two-thirds fluid ounces... of 8% alcohol by volume would contain sufficient alcohol to theoretically reach that limit.
In practice, it's quite a bit more complicated than that, since not all the alcohol goes directly into the blood and it starts getting broken down by the liver as soon as it gets there. (This is part of the reason people have different tolerance levels.)
What bank has the sort code 309050?
This sort code belongs to Lloyds TSB.
The branch for this code is located in St Mary's Place, Newcastle (England).
Can you take 5 HTP and SAMe at the same time?
I doubt there is much research on it but they both aim to increase serotonin activity. Combining other drugs that both do that has been known to cause something called serotonin syndrome where the blood pressure goes up, the person and get jittery and in severe cases can have seizures.
How long does it take to ride 9 miles?
Depends on a lot of things, how fit you are, how hard you're trying, where you're riding, what bike you're using and so on.
On easily ridden roads, a pack of racers could do it in about 15 minutes. Riding solo, I'd need about the double. Some may need more.
What is a 10 percent discount of 140?
A 10 percent discount of 140 is a discount of 14 (.10 x 140)
Thus after a 10 percent discount, something that costs 140 would now cost 140 - 14 = 126
What is the volume of a rectangular pool that is 24 meters long by 12 meters wide by 6 meters deep?
1728 ft cubed
Which organic base in RNA replaces thymine in DNA?
Uracil replaces thymine in RNA. Uracil is one of the four nitrogenous bases found in RNA, along with adenine, cytosine, and guanine.
check the EGR valve/ AIS air tubes or air flow meter/VALVE
Was the cause of the Protestant Reformation primarily economic or religious social and political?
During medieval Europe, the church practically ruled over everyone. Martin Luther was fed up with the secularization of the church and branched off into his own sect, the church called him a traitor but today protestantism is the most attractive branch in Christianity some people say.
