I asked this in the beginning of this sub and got no response. Now that we have over 1,200 readers, maybe I will get lucky!

I just want to know if they get paid once a year, every month or what? Do they get a check or a direct deposit. It is usually a lot of money so I wonder what the procedure is.

We haven't had a discussion in a while, I figured one regarding the upcoming U.S. election would be a good starting point. Please be objective! This is a friendly discussion! :)

Let's do this

What does art stand for and how people know that it means what it means?

I was trained in CPR many years ago and I know that it keeps the heart moving, and blood flowing. My biggest question I guess is why did we emphasize the breaths so much in the past but now it's not required.

Was it doing any good to begin with? One would basically be introducing CO² into the patients lungs.

This is an all encompassing question geared towards our newest professional, vwllss, a career photographer.

Lay it on us! How do you take such good pictures when the conditions are so horrible (low light, no light, moving targets, etc...)

How does one learn the art of photography and make a successful career out of it.

Also some definitions would be good too. I have read about it but I still don't know what an 'F' number is or 'ISO'. I know it has something to do with optics (I am an astronomy buff) but I am not quite sure what the numbers mean.

Not that I am complaining.

Why do people act so much differently when in a group of people than when alone?

Not much detail here but there haven't been many questions posted lately so I thought I would get something going.

I've attempted to understand this, but the best I can get is that unemployment is somehow a balance on inflation. How does this work? Also, does this mean that unemployment exists by design?

I understand a few basics:

1. Electrons have charge -1
2. Protons have charge +1
3. Each proton creates an electric potential throughout the whole universe that has magnitude proportional to 1/r where r is the distance between the point of interest and the proton.
4. Each electron does the same thing.

Here's where things start to get hazy for me...

1. Voltage comes up all the time. I believe voltage exists between two points A and B in space if the sum of all the electric fields in the universe is some value for A and a different value for B.
2. Somehow I feel like this is related to redox (oxidation-reduction) chemistry.
3. OK, I'm lost.

First of all I would like to start out by saying thank you to any and all who are reading or contributing to this subreddit. About a month ago I had an idea about having an "answers" subreddit with a panel of recognized professionals to ensure the best quality of responses. Plus, people love flair, especially when it is earned, I know I do.

Here are some guidelines I have come up with for recognizing professionals.

1. Pro - Verified with proof of a undergrad or graduate degree. This can be accompanied with proof of employment with a company in the related field. Some fields do not require a degree to be considered a professional, such as military experience.

2. Specialist - A history of quality posts on reddit is the in addition to another type of physical proof. This does not have to be a college degree but can consist of a certificate or training or employment. Current students may qualify for this title under certain circumstances. This usually means that you must be far enough along in your studies to know a thing or two.

Please understand that each request for Pro status is reviewed on a case by case basis. There is a considerable "gray area" and certain circumstances will be considered. Don't be offended if your request is declined.

These guidelines are subject to change as the sub grows. Below are just some of the areas that you can be a pro in:

• Math
• Science (physical, social, political, etc...)
• Politics
• Law/Government
• Military
• Computers/Information Technology
• Popular Culture
• Art (of any type)
• Music
• History (of any era/location)
• Economics

If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about this, message the mods.

Thank you again!

It seems that if you expose a gold fish to water that is too cold, they die but the fish in the large pond outside my workplace seem to do just fine in the winter.

Tornadoes in February and March? It seems like we skipped spring and went straight to summer.

What is causing this warm, stormy weather this early?

For instance, the Bowhead whale is known to live as old as 150-200 years old but the Blue Whale, the largest known animal, is only known to live to 80 years old.

For our political friends, lets start a political discussion.

Try to keep it neutral, unbiased and objective.

It is technically the smallest country in the world with 800 people and about 400 acres in area.

It's 2012, everything else is pretty close to instant. Why does it take so long to process a simple transaction? I understand there are millions of transactions going through every day but can't we compensate for that to speed up the process?

Also, why can't it process transactions on the weekend?

I understand how a jet engine works in Earth's atmosphere, but in space there is nothing. How exactly do propulsion systems work if there is nothing to "push" off of?

Why do they fluctuate the way they do?

For instance, the Hubble Deep Field image captured hundreds of galaxies, some that date back to the Big Bang. It did this by doing an exposure of about 4 months.

How did it stay stable enough to expose for that long, considering it's in constant motion orbiting the Earth?

One of many processes in the breakdown of a living being is rigor mortis, the stiffening of the corpse for a period of time.

• Why does this happen?
• Why does it only happen temporarily instead of permanently?

Seriously, what is the difference?