Shield Volcanoes. Because mafic lava is low viscosity, when it erupts from a volcano it flows downslope away from the vent, gradually cooling and crystallizing. Because of the relative ease of flow, basaltic volcanoes are broad, with gentle slopes. They don't have the stereotypical steep volcanic cone shape.
Firm Order Commitment. The date at which outside wiring is scheduled (and the order becomes real). The normal procedure for a DCLEC DSL install, is for the Telco to schedule a FOC date to your MPOE (minimum point of entry). The ISP should advise you of your FOC date, (if one is required), as you may have to be there to let them have access.
Standing Order Law and Legal Definition. A standing order is a forward-looking order that applies to all cases pending before a court. This is a rule which is in force until specifically changed or withdrawn. Some individual judges issue a standing order on a subject when there is no local rule bearing on it. This is because a rule would not be acceptable to other judges on the court. Standing orders are criticized very often since they undermine uniformity of procedural rules at the local level.