Is the yuan in the IMF basket of currencies?

Is the yuan in the IMF basket of currencies? BEIJING Chinese authorities have finally gotten their wish: On Oct. 1, the yuan was added to the basket of currencies that make up Special Drawing Rights, the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset. When was the yuan added to the SDR? Effective October 1, the IMF is […]

What does a CLVT do?

What does a CLVT do? The CLVT uses functional vision evaluation instruments to assess visual acuity, visual fields, contrast sensitivity function, color vision, stereopsis, visual perceptual and visual motor functioning, literacy skills in reading and writing, etc. as they relate to vision impairment and disability. How do I become a low vision specialist? The qualifications […]

When was the first television satellite launched?

When was the first television satellite launched? July 10, 1962 The first two Telstar satellites were experimental and nearly identical. Telstar 1 launched on top of a Thor-Delta rocket on July 10, 1962. It successfully relayed through space the first television pictures, telephone calls, and telegraph images, and provided the first live transatlantic television feed. […]

Are The Hemphills still alive?

Are The Hemphills still alive? LaBreeska Hemphill (February 4, 1940 – December 9, 2015) was an American Southern gospel performer. She was a member of The Happy Goodman Family and The Hemphills…. LaBreeska Hemphill Died December 9, 2015 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Occupation Southern gospel performer Spouse(s) Joel Hemphill Children 2 sons, 1 daughter Where are […]

Where does the word docga come from?

Where does the word docga come from? 2 Answers. The Wiktionary entry for “docga” suggests a possible origin in the root of a word originally meaning “power, strength, muscle” along with a diminutive suffix -ga. It occurs to me that single-syllable words (or single syllables plus a suffix) can come about onomatopeoiacally. Where did the […]

Can Aluminium be die cast?

Can Aluminium be die cast? Aluminum withstands good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties as well as high thermal and electrical conductivity, making it a good alloy for die casting. The Aluminum Die Casting process retains a durable strength at very high temperatures, requiring the use of cold chamber machines. Can you use silicone molds for […]

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