Category: Engineering

Why is mint called Minty in EastEnders? The character was actually set to be nicknamed ‘Rick’ as a shortening of ‘Richard’. However, because Minty was always late to his job as a mechanic on BBC’s Eastenders he gained his nickname. The character was said to always turn up ‘after eight’ and therefore was dubbed ‘Minty’. […]

What can I take for severe PMS mood swings? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) — which include fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), sertraline (Zoloft) and others — have been successful in reducing mood symptoms. SSRIs are the first line treatment for severe PMS or PMDD . These medications are generally taken daily. How can […]

What are the characteristics of Saccharomyces cerevisiae? They are flat, smooth, moist, glistening or dull, and cream in color. The inability to use nitrate and ability to ferment various carbohydrates are typical characteristics of Saccharomyces. Why is Saccharomyces cerevisiae important scientifically? Beyond human biology, S. cerevisiae is the main tool in wine, beer, and coffee […]

What is oil pastel made out of? An oil pastel is a painting and drawing medium formed into a stick which consists of pigment mixed with a binder mixture of non-drying oil and wax, in contrast to other pastel sticks which are made with a gum or methyl cellulose binder, and in contrast to wax […]

What is a breeding mare called? A broodmare is a mare used for breeding. A horse’s female parent is known as its dam. An uncastrated adult male horse is called a stallion and a castrated male is a gelding. How horses are bred? Methods of mating. Pasture mating, hand mating and artificial insemination are the […]

How do you open the gas tank on a 2009 Jaguar? Operate as follows: Press and release the rear of the fuel filler flap to unlatch. Pull the flap open. The label on the inside of the flap indicates the correct fuel for the vehicle. Turn the filler cap counter-clockwise to undo. Use the fuel […]

What is considered limited common area? Often the boundaries of the “deck” are defined as the surface of the perimeter walls, rails, fences, windows, doors, etc. So in effect the limited common area is a block of air surrounded by the structural elements that make up the deck. The association maintains everything except the block […]

What diesel engine is in a 2004 Ford F350? A 260-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 serves as the standard F-350 Super Duty engine. Optional engines include a 310-hp, 6.8-liter V-10 that produces 425 pounds-feet of torque and a 6.0-liter turbo-diesel V-8 that generates 325 hp and 560 pounds-feet of torque. Are all 6.0 Powerstrokes bad? The 6.0 […]

What shape should your hand be in when making a thumbs down catch? What shape should my hand be in when I’m making a thumbs-down catch? You should make hands into a c-shape, sort of like how you would eat a hamburger. How should your hands look when catching a ball above your waist? When […]

What is instructional equipment? Instructional equipment expenditures are eligible if the equipment, library material, or technology is for classroom instruction, student instruction or demonstration, or in the preparation of learning materials in an instructional program. There are five categories that will be used to classify instructional support. What are some examples of instructional materials? Types […]