The Intertropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ, is the region that circles the Earth, near the equator, where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come together. The intense sun and warm water of the equator heats the air in the ITCZ, raising its humidity and making it buoyant.
MOST POPULAR. Congressional Republicans will return to Capitol Hill next week with Obamacare in their crosshairs. Theyâll take aim at a provision in the law that defines âfull- time employeesâ as those working 30 hours or more.
Affordable Care Act. According to the Affordable Care Act, an employee is considered full-time if he works at least 30 hours per week or at least 130 hours in a month. To determine your status if you work variable hours, your employer will look back at a prior measurement period of between three to twelve months.