You graduated from an environmental engineering program, bachelor's or master's degree in hand. What was your first degree-related job, and was it what you expected?
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posted by curious nu
on Feb 4, 2013 -
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What age-appropriate documentary should I watch with my 10yo daughter to help her understand the civil rights movement and MLK's place in it?
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posted by j_curiouser
on Jan 17, 2013 -
9 answers
Public interest law transition-filter: I am a lawyer in a private-sector transactional practice. I would like to be a public interest lawyer doing litigation or policy in national security, civil liberties, surveillance or drug liberalization.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 9, 2012 -
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Three questions: (1) How many current civil service employees are also reserve/national guard members, (2) How many current civil service employees were also active duty military service members, and (3) How many of both groups retired from the military? I've been to DOD, the Census, OPM ... I'm not having much luck.
posted by CollectiveMind
on Mar 16, 2012 -
5 answers
Can you tell me about this large reservoir just east of Mexico City, apparently called Lago Nabor Carrillo?
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posted by brightghost
on Jan 6, 2012 -
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What are some demands that can be made of a city (pop 250,000) that would immediately find benefit for 13 homeless people? Extra credit: Consider half these people probably need some mental help but would be pretty likely to refuse it.
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posted by Homeskillet Freshy Fresh
on Jan 5, 2012 -
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I'm looking for information and resources regarding
legal solidarity and court solidarity with an eye towards its practical application, specifically how it has been used so far by Occupy protesters and how it has been used successfully by other groups.
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posted by andoatnp
on Dec 14, 2011 -
10 answers
How can I outfit my car with an automatic recording device to protect myself and my passengers from crime and civil rights violations?
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posted by ambulocetus
on Oct 23, 2011 -
9 answers
Lawyers, how do you organize your papers? I'm a
pro se litigant in federal civil case looking not for legal advice but for organizational tips...
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posted by cgs06
on Sep 25, 2011 -
12 answers
What questions should I ask my parents about their recollections of growing up in the civil rights era in Montgomery, Alabama?
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posted by quodlibet
on Aug 21, 2011 -
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YANMCanadianL: Should my girlfriend talk to this insurance adjuster at all, or just ignore this?
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posted by smitt
on Mar 25, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm interested in examples of countries where foreign aid has contributed to conflict. Aside from Somalia, are there other good examples of civil wars that were caused or exacerbated by the presence of foreign aid?
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posted by andoatnp
on Mar 21, 2011 -
8 answers
I am writing an article about employment in the U.S. federal government. Where can I find information about what supervisors are allowed by law to tell other government agencies recruiters about their employees, and what they sometimes tell those recruiters that is against the law?
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Oct 20, 2010 -
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Subpoena me now / subpoena me later. If I have not yet gotten dragged into a civil suit that was filed more than a month ago, am I safe?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 3, 2010 -
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I have four days to drive from Mosheim Tennessee (NW of Greenville) to Concord Ohio. Are any must see Civil War sites in the area?
posted by Raybun
on Jun 13, 2010 -
2 answers
My engineering company wants a structural branch, and I'm meant to start it, what books, programs or other stuff do i need?
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posted by parryb
on Jun 6, 2010 -
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Is it legal or ethical for a civil lawyer in California to take a client they have previously opposed in court?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 30, 2010 -
7 answers
Where is the line between being civil and keeping your distance with a friend who you have lost respect for? Recently I have found out some things about a friend which have made me lose the respect I had for her. However, because she is part of a group of friends I hang out with, I still see her. And because I have not confronted her about the recent issues that have been brought to light (I don't feel it is my place to admonish her, these issues have got nothing to do with me) she is unaware that I feel differently towards her. I don't want to make it awkward and give her the cold shoulder, yet I want to keep my distance but still maintain a civil relationship, how would I do that?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 14, 2010 -
28 answers
What are the repercussions of ignoring a civil demand letter? Has anyone ever had their credit ruined?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 9, 2009 -
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What's the best single book to read about the American Civil War? I have only time and interest for one book, a fondness for historical fiction but desire to be informed about the background, history, politics and social/cultural significance of the war.
posted by NorthCoastCafe
on Oct 10, 2009 -
19 answers
I need information about The Home Cafe, Hawthorne, Nevada. It was a popular Chinese and American food diner that saw some action during the civil rights sit-ins of the 1960s. They used a distinctive china pattern produced by the TEPCo China Co. in El Cerrito, CA. The TEPCo factory closed in 1968. The pattern used at the cafe was called Confucius. Any information about the Home Cafe including personal stories would be appreciated.
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posted by mickeefynn
on Feb 2, 2009 -
4 answers
Where can I find out more about the investigation techniques used by private investigators?
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posted by reenum
on Jan 19, 2009 -
9 answers
Two Canadians planning a stop in Gettysburg, PA and trying to see as much as possible without breaking the bank. How do we make the most of it?
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posted by BlzOfGlry
on Jan 4, 2009 -
7 answers
How to handle the varieties of coming-out-of-the-closet bigotry that is resulting from the current U.S. presidential election?
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posted by cashman
on Oct 14, 2008 -
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I'm constructing an argument in favor of giving the U.S. Civil War a greater emphasis in secondary (High School) education. I'm interested in those events and conditions during and following the Civil War that had profound impacts on U.S. and world history. Obviously, abolition of slavery, the 13-15th Amendments, and restoration of the Union are important. However, I'm sure there are other important and far-reaching effects that many people don't know about...please, enlighten me!
posted by EKStickland
on Apr 29, 2008 -
25 answers
How was the Civil War .58 Springfield rifle reloaded? I understand that it was a percussion-cap rifle rather than a flintlock, and that it fired a muzzle-loaded minie ball. But what was the reloading process? What did the ammunition look like? There was no metal cartridge involved? How long did it take to reload and fire one of those things? Thanks, from a firearms n00b!
posted by jackypaper
on Oct 22, 2007 -
8 answers
Can my partner and I still make use of a gift registry even if we are not doing a traditional ceremony-then-reception type event?
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posted by sneakin
on Jul 2, 2007 -
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I can get a civil service pension. Yay! This could be a final salary pension. Yay! But is this really my best option? No, really, is it? Please help me understand my pension options, preferably using chocolate confectionery as a teaching aid.
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posted by Helga-woo
on Jun 8, 2007 -
15 answers
Am I "currently a party in a civil suit"? I'm getting divorced. I need to know for my Peace Corps application.
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posted by solotoro
on Mar 28, 2007 -
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What could a buisiness card from a Sheriff's Deputy left on your front door mean? I called but had to leave a message and am freaking out.
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posted by rainbaby
on Feb 7, 2007 -
26 answers
Where might one find Civil War-era suits like the ones found in the movie Gangs of New York in either NYC area or online? Nothing antique necessary, just replicas/costumes.
posted by Ekim Neems
on Mar 21, 2006 -
4 answers
Can anyone help me find a civil wedding ceremony officiant for my wedding in Alameda County, CA?
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posted by hwickline
on Feb 8, 2006 -
2 answers
I'm an Aussie who is going to be spending a month in northern Georgia, in the area of
Cedartown/Tallapoosa visiting his girlfriend's mother and boyfriend for Christmas.
I'm looking for cheap and interesting things to see and do in the area -the weirder the better. I'm not adverse to travelling into Atlanta.
Any advice you could give would be much appreciated!
posted by mikeybidness
on Nov 14, 2005 -
12 answers
Does anyone have some good info on writer Langston Hughes, aside from obvious Google sources? Any information gotten off the beaten path? I'd love to get some relatively unknown info on him, if anyone has it, or some particulary good access sites/books. Writing a paper and am tired of following everyone elses footsteps with information access.
posted by codeofconduct
on Mar 12, 2005 -
15 answers
Civil service exams. Anyone ever taken them? What did you do to prepare? This is in Illinois, if it makes a difference.
posted by sugarfish
on Jan 12, 2005 -
5 answers
I'm in a long-term, gay relationship and looking to put together a will that puts me and my partner’s mind at ease before Civil Partnerships come into affect in the UK. The problem is, how does one go about putting together a will? What are people's experiences? Should I go to a lawyer specialising in gay relationships? And, if so, can anyone recommend a good one in the UK, London area?
posted by axon
on Nov 29, 2004 -
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