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Is your boss allowed to text you after-hours? Legally, unless you operate in one of the few countries that have already made it illegal, you can text your employees during, before, and after business hours. But before you do, a note of caution: Do it only in an emergency. For managers, try putting yourself in…

Is a longbow better than a recurve? A longbow is a more forgiving bow than a recurve. The cross-section of the riser and the limbs of a longbow is deeper and thicker than a recurve. Whilst that makes it bigger and heavier it also means there is less chance of torquing or sideways movement in…

What is the meaning of Nidhi Company? Nidhi Company is a type of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). It is formed to borrow and lend money to its members. It inculcates the habit of saving among its members and works on the principle of mutual benefit. These companies typically operate in the southern part of the…

Is it do or make the bed? The correct phrase is to make a bed. To make your bed means to smooth out the sheets and blankets in the morning after you have slept in it. What is the difference between do and make? When we use do and make with noun phrases, do focuses…

Is Imam Mahdi still alive? Deceased Muhammad al-Mahdi/Living or Deceased Do Muslims believe in Imam Mahdi? Although the concept of a Mahdi is not an essential doctrine in Islam, it is popular among Muslims. Twelvers, who form the majority of Shi’ites today, believe that Muhammad al-Mahdi, who is the son of the 11th Imam Al-Hasan…

What is SCADA trend? Trends (or charts, graphs) are essentially important for an industrial automation system. They record real time data from field, retrieve historical data, and present them in graphical ways. SCADA serves as the backbone to an automated system, and it also takes care of trends. How big is the SCADA market? The…

What yarn should I use for amigurumi? As a general rule, the best yarn for amigurumi is cotton or acrylic sport weight yarn. Cotton yarn has clear stitch definition which makes it conducive for beginners, while acrylic is softer and more cost effective. Using sport weight yarn means that amigurumi will look cuter and neater….

Do nuclear power plants release radioactive steam? This steam is not radioactive because it does not come into contact with the primary circuit. The gaseous radioactive waste produced during operation of a nuclear power plant is released in a controlled way through the stacks. How do nuclear power plants reduce risks? When it comes to…

Which factor reduces the breakdown strength of transformer oil? The dielectric strength may be drastically reduced by water supply or increased amount of foreign particles. Pure transformer oil is usually free from water and mechanical impurities and its breakdown voltage is greater than 60 KV(kilowatt). What should be the breakdown voltage of transformer oil? Minimum…

Where does the Liverpudlian accent come from? The Scouse accent like much else in the city owes its roots to Liverpool’s position as a port. The melting pot created by the influx of people from far and wide was the foundation of the distinctive Scouse sound. The major influence comes from the influx of Irish…