Category: Lifehacks

What happened in the first Bull Run? Each side had about 18,000 poorly trained and poorly led troops in their first battle. It was a Confederate victory, followed by a disorganized retreat of the Union forces. Irvin McDowell led his unseasoned Union Army across Bull Run against the equally inexperienced Confederate Army of Brig. When […]

Can I disable BitLocker Drive Encryption service? Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click BitLocker Drive Encryption. Look for the drive on which you want BitLocker Drive Encryption turned off, and click Turn Off BitLocker. Click Turn off Bitlocker / Decrypt the drive to continue and turn off BitLocker on […]

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Illinois? In Chicago, Section 8 tenants apply to apartments the same way any other tenant would—through the landlord’s standard application process. In Cook County (so, in all of Chicago), landlords may not refuse to accept Section 8 tenants, as “Source of Income” is included in the Illinois Fair […]

What does a zero crossing detector do? Zero-crossing detectors are used to synchronize switching with the AC wavelength or to extract the timing signal. By using zero crossing techniques, high inrush currents can be avoided. What is a zero level detector? A zero-crossing detector or ZCD is one type of voltage comparator, used to detect […]

Are distance on Google Maps as the crow flies? Google Maps gives the mileage between places based on driving directions on the available highways, but is there a way to calculate the distance between two towns “as the crow flies”? A. In the Google Maps app for Android and iOS, find your starting point and […]

Is it rare for squirrels to have rabies? Rodents (squirrels, chipmunks, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs), rabbits and hares rarely get rabies and have not been known to cause rabies among humans in the United States. How common is rabies in squirrels? Small rodents (like squirrels, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, chipmunks, rats, and […]

When did stink bugs come to the US? 1998 Native to Asia, the bug was first spotted in the United States in 1998; it has since reached 43 states and Washington, D.C., attacking fruit trees, corn, soybeans, berries, tomatoes, and other crops. Why did stink bugs disappear? The group found that fewer adult stink bugs […]

How long is brand ambassador contract? Working with a Brand Ambassador Campaigns can last a month, three months, a year, or more. How do you write a brand ambassador proposal? Introduction. The first part of your proposal should identify the document as a brand ambassador proposal and your self and the brand ambassador. Include your […]

Can casein be vegan? Casein is a protein derived from animal’s milk—usually cow or sheep—and is the main component in cheese making. Many true vegan types of cheese, such as Daiya, Follow Your Heart, and GoVeggie!, are all casein-free. This ingredient is usually listed as casein, calcium caseinate, or sodium caseinate. What are the four […]

What are the chances of a 50 year old woman getting pregnant? That’s because after age 45, a woman’s likelihood of getting pregnant naturally is less than 4%, and that number plummets to 1% once she hits 50, he said. But a mom’s chances of conception bump up to between 65% and 85% if undergoing […]