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What does the term sterile cockpit mean? In aviation, the sterile flight deck rule or sterile cockpit rule is a procedural requirement that during critical phases of flight (normally below 10,000 feet (3,050 m)), only activities required for the safe operation of the aircraft may be carried out by the flight crew, and all non-essential […]

Can you refuse to hire someone who is pregnant? An employer cannot refuse to hire a pregnant woman because of her pregnancy, because of a pregnancy-related condition, or because of the prejudices of co-workers, clients, or customers. An employer may not single out pregnancy-related conditions for special procedures to determine an employee’s ability to work. […]

Is QT a scrabble word? No, qt is not in the scrabble dictionary. How many words start with Q and no U? All 47 Q Words without U. Is QV a word? Quod vide; used to reference material mentioned in text. This is described in more detail in Brown’s book on the subject (q.v.). (in […]

Can I do a conference call on my home phone? Many landline phones offer this basic conference facility. This is where you make a normal phone call to the first person, and once they’ve answered you dial the second person’s phone number to add them or ‘merge’ them into the existing phone call. Once this […]

How do I export large access data to Excel? On the External Data tab, in the Export group, click Excel. In the Export – Excel Spreadsheet dialog box, review the suggested file name for the Excel workbook (Access uses the name of the source object). If you want, you can modify the file name. In […]

Which fuel is used in nuclear reactor in India? The reactor is fuelled with uranium-plutonium oxide. It has a blanket with thorium and uranium to breed fissile U-233 and plutonium respectively. How long can a nuclear reactor last without refueling? Reactors run smoothly and reliably for up to two years at a time, but they […]

What materials are picture frames made of? Picture Framing Material Wood, aluminium and polystyrene (styrofoam) are the most common picture frame materials. Solid wood is very popular, though metal and styrofoam frames provide cost, quality, lightweight options. What metal is used for a photo frame? Most metal picture frames are made of aluminum because it’s […]

What is geospatial mapping? Geospatial mapping is a type of spatial analysis techniques that typically employs software capable of rendering maps processing spatial data, and applying analytical methods to terrestrial or geographic datasets, including the use of geographic information systems. What are examples of GIS systems? For example, using GIS, a single map could include […]

Is gold gourami aggressive? Although Gouramis are not aggressive fish, males can become very aggressive towards each other when they feel threatened, nipping fins and generally bothering other fish in the tank. They are only aggressive if they feel threatened by a fish that looks similar in shape and size. Are Gold Honey Gouramis aggressive? […]

Does watching a video count as downloading it? What about streaming? Though streaming is technically downloading–you’re just watching it in real time as it downloads, and then neglecting to keep the file once you’re finished–the law views “downloading” as possession, and streaming as something…else. Is downloading the same as viewing? “Downloading” websites downloaded to your […]