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We're here to protect you from all the terror.
You also should consider that the type of person who goes into airport security needs a phallic tool at hand.
Really? See, I thought it might be the kind of person who needs a job with a good salary ($83,000 a year before overtime and holiday pay), health insurance, a pension (a real pension, as in a defined benefit plan, like they used to have in the old days in the US) and the flexible hours often needed for child care or a... [more]
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at 8:07 PM on June 24, 2008
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How do we kick out our roommate?
What guarantee do you have that when the landlord hears your complaints she won't decide to kick you out for causing problems with her favored tenant?
Following up on what mediareport said, the penalty for just kicking someone out of a dwelling where they have established residency is severe in many jurisdictions.
In New York State, for example, the landlord could be subject to treble damages. In New York City, in addition... [more]
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at 10:24 PM on April 28, 2008
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Girls like you don't become lawyers.
k8t: BTW, if you take the LSAT with accomodations for your ADHD, the law schools DO NOT see that you took it accomodated
Wrong. If you take the LSAT with additional time (which is one of the accomodations that people with ADHD often request) the law schools you are applying to ARE notified by LSAC that "your score(s) should be interpreted with great sensitivity and flexibility".... [more]
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at 9:56 PM on April 28, 2008
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furniture
How do you pick good deals out of an antique store that contains hundreds of items with very slight distinctions?
Learn about the distinctions. Look at this photo. Notice that the pedestal has a ball and ring effect at the bottom. Other examples of this kind of table do not have that kind of detail and the pedestal is simple and straight. A pedestal with good proportion to the rest of the piece and nice detail is more desirable than a plain one.... [more]
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at 11:01 PM on April 13, 2008
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How to sell parts of a valuable collection on eBay--without the feedback?
Offer to meet locally and exchange for cash, yes.
Don't do this.
I sell on eBay and am a former Power Seller.
Any item that I sell >$100 I send Insured & Signature Confirmation and I will only ship to an address confirmed by Paypal.
Experience has taught me this.
If you exchange a high value item in person for cash you will have no record of... [more]
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at 7:44 PM on March 17, 2008
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Felony Record and Disability
Or should one spend 10K to an attorney to have the record expunged when otherwise, a criminal record isn't important to other areas of life?
Just want to give you some links w/r/t this so you can look into how the felony conviction impacts you.
After Prison: Roadblocks to Reentry
A report on state legal barriers facing people with criminal records
Relief From... [more]
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at 10:28 PM on March 8, 2008
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Legal status of Grateful Dead file hosting?
Chilling Effects can provide you with resources to help and may be able to give you more specific information about your issue. Consider submitting the letter here. You can opt to have your information remain private and to not display the information from the sender.
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at 10:36 AM on March 8, 2008
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Taxes and bartending have always been a delightful mix
what are the consequences if he doesn't report any income, or if he says he made half of what he did?
You have to sign your tax return and there is this advisory:
"Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and accurately lists all amounts and sources of income I received during the tax year"
He... [more]
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at 7:18 PM on February 29, 2008
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CPS and/or Intervention. Need advice.
Their house looks like it belongs in a slum.
What does this mean?
Is there an infestation of rodents and/or insects?
Are the bathrooms and kitchen accessible?
Are any of the living spaces exposed to the elements?
Is garbage disposed of or does it accumulate in the house?
Are there strange odors in the house?... [more]
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at 3:18 PM on February 8, 2008
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Wrong Impression
I strongly disagree with the suggestion to have a talk with the boyfriend. Your friend is not property. She will decide who she wants to spend time with and that is all there is to it.
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at 7:25 PM on January 25, 2008
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IF YOU DO NOT RESOLVE OUR CLAIMS AGAINST YOU WITHIN
In the Fight Over Piracy, a Rare Stand for Privacy
. . .the program seems to be expanding, and universities are being asked to play an even bigger role. In February [2007], the association [RIAA] started asking universities to identify students suspected of file sharing and to pass along “prelitigation letters” to them. The association says it has provided some 4,000 such letters to more than 150 colleges and universities. The letters offer the students what... [more]
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at 8:02 PM on January 12, 2008
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Why do people treat me better when I use a British accent?
I'm American and even I can tell when someone is faking a British acccent.
Exactly. While you are working on your accent you should give yourself a title.
Just think how impressive "Lord realpseudonym" would sound and the authority it would give you at your workplace.
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at 7:04 PM on December 23, 2007
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How do I give a tasteful gift of booze
I had nothing to say until you said you like the chocolate idea.
I have given Jacques Torres chocolates as a gift and the recipients have always been pleased.
The chocolate is delicious and the presentation is tasteful. They have Winter Holiday selections, Chocolate Bars and more.... [more]
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at 5:36 PM on December 17, 2007
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The best of my recollection, recorded?
It is likely when you are questioned by the investigators and prosecutors they are going to ask you if you have any written accounts of what you witnessed.
For example:
Did you take notes about what you witnessed?
Do you keep a physical hard copy journal in which you recorded what you witnessed?
Did you email to anyone an account of what you witnessed?
Did you publish an... [more]
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at 12:35 PM on December 3, 2007 
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How long is waitlist at WMA or CAA?
. . .and at 24 you're arriving very late on the scene. . .
From what I have read on this topic I understand many agent trainees begin working at an agency after having earned a JD or MBA.
How could the poster be arriving late on the scene if he would be applying with a JD and work experience before the age of 25?
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at 8:34 PM on December 1, 2007
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Can I go to small claims court?
Have you checked with the Clerk at the Court where you would file the lawsuit? In the counties north of NYC service of process for Commercial Claim Summons (Small Claims Court) are handled by the Clerk's office. Personal service is not required.
I know the court structure (with district courts) is a little different in LI so there may be differences with the rules of service.
When most people think of serving someone with papers it is a Summons... [more]
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at 12:12 PM on November 12, 2007
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Oil spill help?
Surfrider SF chapter has a command post and are asking volunteers to report to the FT Mason Command Center where they will be assigned to a clean-up detail.
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at 11:03 AM on November 9, 2007
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What's the going rate for tutoring?
In the affluent suburbs of NYC the rate is between $75-$100 an hour. My take is that your minimum should be $75 an hour.
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at 9:55 AM on November 2, 2007
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How do I stop repeated door-to-door solicitation, inside a NYC apartment building?
In NYC the police will not make a trespassing arrest in the circumstances you have outlined unless the management company (Or the landlord or a representative) has signed charges.
As for a cause of action for a civil suit, although I am not a lawyer, my understanding of this issue (one I have been involved with before) is that you will need to have someone from the management company willing to work with you.
I would... [more]
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at 6:43 PM on October 31, 2007
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Mine's longer than yours.
If you speak more than one language, you could create a "Languages" section on your resume and list English (Native fluency) and [Other language] (Very good).
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at 9:26 PM on October 28, 2007
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Messenger bag shop in NYC?
I have only been to the former Manhattan Portage location near Canal Street (February 2006). They had the whole line their and the staff was friendly and I was left alone to sling different bags over my shoulder and adjust the straps.
I would humbly suggest reviewing this as there are a number of good resources there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by MLIS
at 8:08 PM on September 30, 2007
