Spark-ignition (gasoline) engines utilise the four-stroke cycle. During the induction stroke a small amount of fuel and air are drawn into the cylinder. The gasoline-air mixture is then compressed into a small volume and then ignited by an ... more

I'm not schooled enough (i.e. at all) in architecture to answer very thoroughly, but Britain's The Guardian listed the world's 12 best modern architectural structures and explained why the buildings were chosen. Interesting read that at least ... more

Some people object that they don’t get much out of the traditional Latin Mass, that it is “boring” because they don’t understand the Latin, that the priest doesn’t make the service interesting by getting the people involved — that he even has his ... more

The Fund for Modern Courts was founded in 1955 as a nonpartisan, not for profit, statewide organization dedicated to improving the courts in New York State through advocacy, public education and court monitoring. The Citizens Jury Project was ... more

Modern readers, actors, and teachers have become interested in the differences between, on the one hand, the early forms in which Shakespeare’s plays were first published and, on the other hand, the forms in which editors through the centuries have ... more

Sometimes we hear people say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic ... more

It was just really an interest. By my name I have Irish descent and Irish ancestors and I always had a big interest in Irish history and the effect it had on the rest of the World. In my final year thesis I concentrated on a short period - from ... more

A. Yes but this type of roof usually requires careful design and additional structure work. ... more

It is racial hatred, most likely driven by ignorance. It is also free speech. Free speech does not equal truth. We are all free to speak, but people are also then free to tell us that our speech is ignorant, hateful and that they don't want to hear ... more

Aquaculture has displayed rapid growth world wide, expanding by approximately 10% over the past 10 years. This is considerable growth as compared to 3% growth in livestock meat and 1.6% in the capture fisheries over the same time period. Global ... more