Is living in a gated community expensive? Homes in gated communities are more expensive for various reasons. According to a study conducted by the American Real Estate Society, or ARES, homes in gated communities are about $30,000 more expensive than a non-gated community home. Is gated community worth it? Gated communities provide a lot of […]
Which military branch is the happiest?
Which military branch is the happiest? The Air Force has the reputation of having the best quality of life programs (dormitories, family housing, on-base shopping and services, and recreation) of all the military service branches. Who gets deployed the most? Those with the highest average numbers of deployments were the Air Force Guard and reserves […]
Is 9 unlucky in Japan?
Do Buddhist believe in souls?
Do Buddhist believe in souls? Buddhism, unlike other religions, does not believe in a creator God or an eternal or everlasting soul. Anatta – Buddhists believe that there is no permanent self or soul. Because there is no unchanging permanent essence or soul, Buddhists sometimes talk about energy being reborn, rather than souls. What did […]
Is the L pronounced in Almond?
Is the L pronounced in Almond? A: The “l” in “almond” was silent until very recently. More recent standard dictionaries say we can now properly pronounce “almond” either with or without the “l” sound. Does Japanese have an R sound? In Japanese, there are five syllables containing the ‘R’ sound: ら ra り ri る […]
Why did Jaja go to jail?
How can you tell if someone is stealing from your business?
How can you tell if someone is stealing from your business? Warning signs of employee theft refusal to turn over job tasks to others. unusual working hours. poor work performance. unjustified complaints about employment. defensiveness when reporting on work. an unexplained close relationship with, or unjustified favoritism by, a supplier or customer. What is it […]
Is listening to music bad for your brain?
Is listening to music bad for your brain? Music is enjoyable and useful for brain development, but loud music can permanently damage your ears, which can counteract music’s benefits, or worse. Is pink noise harmful? A recent study found that older adults who used it at night did better on memory tests the next day. […]
How do you talk to the press?
How do you talk to the press? Below are ten tips to help you speak with the media both on and off the record. Know Your Deadline. Ask for the Questions Ahead of Time. Understand the “Rules” of Media. Practice, Practice, Practice! Avoid Getting Ambushed. Never Wing It — Do Not Ramble! Avoid Jargon & […]
Does playing piano make your fingers longer?
Does playing piano make your fingers longer? Playing piano doesn’t make your fingers slimmer or longer, but your ability to reach wider intervals will get better over time. The only respect in which having short fingers is a disadvantage is in playing styles where large stretches are common, like the tenths in the bass of […]