The Greek alphabet, introduced around 800 BC, was the first complete alphabet with letters for each vowel and consonant. Before it were the Semitic alphabet and Egyptian hieroglyphs. The Greek alphabet introduced five vowels and three new consonants. It was derived from Linear B, which was descended from Linear A of the Minoan civilization. Homer’s […]
Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids necessary for daily human consumption. Animal products such as meat, fish, and dairy are complete proteins, while plant-based sources include soy, buckwheat, and quinoa. Incomplete proteins can be combined to form a complete protein source, such as wheat bread and peanut butter or lentils and corn. It […]
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) is a method of analyzing data on a computer network by inspecting packets for information about the type, source, and destination of the data. DPI can detect malicious software, prioritize traffic, and be used for surveillance and censorship purposes. ISPs and governments use DPI to reconstruct emails, listen to VoIP calls, […]
Auto insurance policies offer comprehensive and limited tort options, with the former allowing policyholders to sue for pain and suffering. Many companies offer tort as an optional coverage, with limited tort reducing premiums by up to 15%. Actual injuries are covered regardless of the tort option, and the policyholder’s ability to sue only applies if […]
Thoreau’s iconic memoir about life in the outdoors, Walden, exaggerates his solitude. His mother visited him regularly at his cabin, which was only a 20-minute walk from his family home in Concord. Thoreau’s essay “Civil Disobedience” inspired Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. Henry David Thoreau has iconic status among introverts, conservationists, and transcendentalists, […]
To complete an IRS Schedule D form, obtain a copy and instructions from the IRS website, enter short-term and long-term losses, and follow the instructions to calculate net gain or loss. Review inputs for accuracy. When you need to complete an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Schedule D form, a tax document used in the United […]
