Archive for the ‘Education & Reference’ Category.

How hard are the classes at University of Chicago?

I have been excepted into the University of Chicago but I don’t know if I could handle the course work. I heard the students that go there are geniuses, how true is that? Would hard work be enough?

What is the best tip for writing an essay?

I have to write essays and just wondering what is the key thing you look for in an essay?

When does the academic year of 2010 start at Harvard University?

In which month of the year 2010 does the academic year start at Harvard University? I believe its the same for all US universities but I’m not sure. It would be great if you know the month in which MIT starts as well.

What is the real aim of the gurdjieff foundation of New York?

There is so much information out there regarding the Gurdjieff work. Some say it is a way to salvation others say it is an evil cult. Cults usually hide and have other motives than the one’s they preach. They tell you not to tell anyone about where they are located, not to share any information with your family, it is all secretive.

What is the probability that none of the 3 vials have hairline cracks?

In a shipment of 87 vials, only 17 do not have hairline cracks. If you randomly select 3 vials from the shipment, what is the probability that none of the 3 vials have hairline cracks?

What is the name of the interlocking mats used by many day care centers and pre-schools and where can I find?

We are moving into a rental home with just a concrete slab in the back – not good for a toddler. I would like to get the soft mats day cares use outside – anyone know where I can find them?

What is the difference between gross and net earnings?

which is the one which is after tax has been taken off?

What is the difference between the words oppression, repression and suppression?

Is one harsher than the other? No dictionaries please. How would you use each in everyday life (example sentence can be a verb)? Any help appreciated.

What are the factors that affect the guitars sound?

When I strum the strings in my guitar it produces a flat plain sound. I am not sure if it’s because of the strings or something else. I think that the shape of the guitar and the wood type can change the sound of a guitar.
So is that the reason that acoustic guitars vary in the price?

What do you need to become a teacher for the deaf?

I have an A.A degree in American Sign Language and Deaf studies. What else do I need to teach the deaf?