Monthly Archives: December 2009
How long to travel to Mars from the point of view of those traveling?
I’ve heard that it will take roughly 9 months to travel to Mars. But, time travels faster when farther away from large gravitational fields. How long will it take from the point of view of an astronaut making the trip? What will be the maximum difference in the speed of time from an astronaut on … Continue reading
What new knowledge and technologies enabled 15th century mariners to make long overseas voyages?
What new knowledge and technologies enabled 15th century mariners to make long overseas voyages? Where did much of this technology originate? Columbus and Dead Reckoning (DR) navigation At the end of the fifteenth century, celestial navigation was just being developed in Europe, primarily by the Portuguese. Prior to the development of celestial navigation, sailors navigated … Continue reading
How much money does the average person make in sports marketing?
I will receive my bachelors in sport management from Ohio University with a minor in business and am looking to find a job in a sport marketing firm primarily in Chicago or a large city. I am interested in working in marketing or sponsorship and want to focus more on business rather than sports if … Continue reading
How can we raise science literacy in the United States?
It’s purely antecdotal but it feels like the amount of science literacy has gotten worse in recent years. What can we do to reverse that trend? Should we throw money at it? Give incentives to schools that do well in science? Make the standardized tests harder? More scholarships for science majors? Start a new PR … Continue reading
What retail store do you work in that you would suggest for others seeking seasonal work?
I am considering getting a seasonal job (Oct. to Dec.) and want to hind a retail store that people have had a good experience with, and preferrable pays more than minimum wage. Another plus would be a place I could get a discount for Christmas shopping myself. What are your suggestions? Target. I loved working … Continue reading
How do I find where photography seminars in my area are held?
I am interested in attending photography seminars for wedding photography, portrait photography, etc, and am wondering if anyone knows of a website or somewhere I could find out when and where they are held. I live near the Milwaukee area. Thanks!!! Pick up a copy of the 2008 Photographer’s Market. It’s $27 in Barnes & … Continue reading
How do I rent to people with pets without having to replace my nice carpet?
Let’s face it, even the best of pet owners is powerless to prevent a pet accident. Even my stepmom, who babies her poodle constantly, has to pick up an "unwelcome present" from time to time. I have just installed new carpet and would like to make it available to people who have pets (why discriminate … Continue reading
Where can I find the best Internet marketing tips?
I am potentially trying to make a business out of Internet marketing and I am looking for all the help I can get. Right now, I am in pre-business mode and doing all the research I can so I need any suggestions for places to look for Internet marketing tips from people who actually know … Continue reading
What types of insurance does an event planner need?
I am interested in starting my own business from home as an event planner (no employees, just me). However, I am unsure about the insurance aspect of things. I will possibly be organising events for a large company and they have told me that I am required to take out Public & Products Liability insurance … Continue reading
What is the most important question you have about hosting a high school foreign exchange student?
I am very familiar with hosting agencies and ask that agencies or any area coordinator, area representative, or local coordinator will not reply to this question. I am asking this question from the point of view of a potential host family, host parent, host sister, or host brother with no hosting experience. I would like … Continue reading
is the Onkyo a good home theatre system compared to others?
what is the best home theatre system under 1000 dollars? Onkyo is a respectable brand, which also has a high-end line – INTEGRA. In the $1000 range, the HTiB systems are about the same soundwise – bright, sharp, no real bass. Acceptable for movies, not really usable for music – unless you use 192kb doanloads. … Continue reading
Can I take out a home loan for land and a manufactured loan?
By home loan I mean a home loan and not a personal property loan like on a trailer home/manufactured home in a trailer court. I qualified for a home loan and I want to keep it cheap, so I want to purchase a piece of land and a manufactured home. Wil this work as a … Continue reading
What health care problem should I address in a statistics assignment?
I have to make a power point about a health care problem for a statistics class and include a frequency table, which means I need actual numbers, not percentages as most statistic information is portrayed. Does anyone know what would be a good health-related topic where I could find actual numbers easily? Or any good … Continue reading
How to get savvy with gardening?
Every time I buy a houseplant or look something up that’s related to any kind of gardening I get completely lost in all the terminology, latin names, etc. I’d like to get better at gardening and growing things without having to get my degree in horticulture. Are there any sources (websites/books) for beginners who don’t … Continue reading
How can I contribute furniture as start up capital to my new business if I do not have receipts for them?
Hi, I am have just formed a new company in my home and want to contribute my old furniture (in addition to money) as a start-up investment. This furniture is about 4 months old and I do not have any receipts for them. I do have CC statements though. 1) Can I contribute this furniture … Continue reading
Is a school food provider allowed to become a monopoly inside a school?
Our school food provider has been yearly reducing food quality and raising food prices. On the foods that they can’t lower quality, they raise prices faster. Cans of soda there are 1.25$, and that is one of the cheaper things. Three pieces of chicken about the size of the space between your pointer and thumb … Continue reading
What are the benefits of a finance major over a simple business administration major?
Trying to decide which major I want, I think I want to go into finance, but I am not sure. I know I am going into business- at a business school. Also, if there are any people who have careers in finance, what do you specifically and do you like your jobs? Because I have … Continue reading
What is the difference between fashion marketing and fashion merchandising?
Im wondering because i want to be a fashion buyer, like what rachel was in friends, but which would i have to major in fashion marketing or fashion merchandising??? it doesnt really matter they both are the samething if you search for more information on the two you can be a fashion buyer for both … Continue reading