Monthly Archives: December 2009

In political science, why is it important to compare governments?

Hello, I’m a political science newbie and I’d like to know why is it necessary for political scientists to compare different governments of different countries? Aside from the government itself, what else do we compare when we study comparative government/politics? … Continue reading

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Find the least number of comparisons needed to sort five elements?

Find the least number of comparisons needed to sort five elements and devise an algorithm that sorts these elements using this number of comparisons. I know that the answer is 8, but how do I devise the algorithm? Let the … Continue reading

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When is the best time to buy pistachio nuts?

When are pistachio’s in season? when would be the best time to buy when they are most tasty? And anyone have any recommendation where they sell the best tasting pistachios? Local nuts will come into season in the fall.

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How can I compare the acidity in different sodas?

I am already doing a litmus paper test, I need another way to compare the acidity in different sodas that would be more accurate & give me some numerical data for my project. There is a device called a pH … Continue reading

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What are some comparisons of the women in the old testament and the new testament?

What are some of the similarities and differences of women in the bible from the old and new testament? And if you guys know of any info on comparing Hagar (Old Test.) and Elizabeth (New Test.) One similarity is that … Continue reading

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How the banks rating the credit points to giving their loans ?

Hi I would like to know that how the banks rating credit points / marks to give loans to their customers? There are several parameters to award credit rating to a person. Some of them are:1) His standing in the … Continue reading

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What is the best way to remove scratches from iPod touch screen?

I’ve heard that Applesauce is the best but I’m not sure. Does anyone have any suggestions of what product is best? By Applesauce, I meant the company and the brand of scratch remover, not the food. here is a link … Continue reading

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How do you compare a turboprop and a piston engine?

I need to know how to compare the power of the two. I tried doing it by looking up specs but I couldn’t figure it out. I’m trying to figure how much power a plane would need to get moving … Continue reading

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What are the best comparison websites for car insurance?

My car insurance is up for renewal at the end of this month. I am going through the comparison websites at the moment but there are so many on offer now. Plus each one is coming up with very different … Continue reading

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How much will closing a credit card account affect my credit rating?

Despite a flawless payment history over the last 20 years, Citibank is raising my rate by 5%. I would easily give them the heave-ho, but I’ve heard that a long-standing credit card account has a positive effect on your credit … Continue reading

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