Wrapping up a pregnancy and a dissertation at the same time. Given the inherent badness of this idea, when is the least ill-advised time to schedule my defense?
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posted by anonymous
on May 28, 2013 -
15 answers
In a nutshell; how much does the USA owe for "debt incurred in past wars", are there easy to understand figures for which wars specifically, and who does it owe it to?
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posted by Wordshore
on Apr 6, 2013 -
7 answers
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 -
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I'm looking for high quality mace/pepper spray that also has some sort of high-pitched alarm on it. Any suggestions?
posted by wooh
on Feb 24, 2012 -
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Hey, so, turns out I was granted a U.S. secret security clearance! ...that I'm not using. I understand that the approval/eligibility is good for two years, but beyond that I have a few questions. (For one: can I apply for jobs truthfully claiming I have an "active clearance"?)
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2012 -
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An aquaintance of mine works for a defense contractor company as has a fairly high security clearance. They also have a serious drinking problem and have admitted that they are an alcoholic. However, they are afraid to go for treatment because they are concerned that they will lose their security clearance as a result.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2011 -
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I want to learn how to fight, whats the best martial art for that given the classes offered at my school?
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posted by snow_mac
on Jul 26, 2011 -
25 answers
If you gave your science PhD defense in the US, tell me all about it!
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posted by xm
on Oct 8, 2010 -
19 answers
In the state of Texas, who has the authority to release the victim of a crime's records to the defense?
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posted by xopaigexo
on Sep 29, 2010 -
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Someone is in your face and out of control, obviously about to attack you. You have a few seconds left to take the initiative - one surprise move to neutralize the threat. What is it?
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posted by El Curioso
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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Help me get my head around the rationale or philosophy behind the budget for the U.S. Department of Defense. According to my rough numbers, it is more than 10 times that of the Department of Education. What is the justification / business case? Jobs? DARPA? China? I don't get it. Please enlighten me.
posted by jasondigitized
on Mar 8, 2010 -
42 answers
How do I excuse myself from applying for secret clearance without having my boss think less of me?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 7, 2009 -
25 answers
How would you go about finding the best criminal defense attorney in your state?
posted by bricoleur
on Jul 30, 2008 -
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My close female friend is at college, and faces some shady walks back to her house. There have been problems with muggings and assaults on and around campus, and I'm advocating she have something on her person for protection, i.e. pepper spray. She's a very capable and confident woman, and she says she'll get something "eventually".
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posted by potch
on Sep 3, 2007 -
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I am interested in self-defense classes. There are lots of methods and places to do this. The options are a little overwhelming and I know very little about the topic. Can somebody break it down and make some suggestions and/or recommendations that might be best suited for me?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Aug 29, 2007 -
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The type of self-defense demonstrated on the Fox series 24 is quick, brutal and decisive. Although obviously make-believe TV, it strikes me that this probably an accurate portrayal hand-to-hand confrontations when somebody knows what they are doing. What style of self-defense does the character Jack Bauer employ in subduing or neutralizing his targets?
posted by quadog
on Dec 28, 2006 -
18 answers
If a person is accused of a crime, and committed said crime but is confident that there is little or no evidence and plans to plead not guilty, do they tell their counsel that they did it?
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posted by Mayor Peace Love and Unity
on Sep 15, 2006 -
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The Bush administration is reported to be considering using a missile defense system to knock down North Korea's ballistic missile test. Why? The chances of our antimissile systems actually working are, in my uniformed opinion, close to zero. Why would the administration remove any doubt about the complete ineffectiveness of our missile defense systems by actually using it?
posted by rdr
on Jun 23, 2006 -
34 answers
Flying Robot Planes? The analysts seem to think there is no good way to stop these things. Why isn't the government interested in using the wisdom of crowds to prevent terrorist attacks?
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posted by tweak
on May 10, 2006 -
14 answers
How do you set up a Legal Defense Fund? I have a very good friend who is a legal bind and will very possibly be charged with three felonies as a result of a barroom brawl.
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posted by thebarron
on May 9, 2006 -
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I'm interested in writing a story set on a
texas tower,
an off-shore air defense platform used in the mid 50s to early 60s. However, I need an idea of how it was set up inside and I don't know how to get a map/plan/schematic of the tower. I don't every little detail about it, just how the space was set up and so forth.
posted by clockworkjoe
on Jan 18, 2006 -
5 answers
Mathematicians: Help me stick it
(back) to The Man: Is 1.75 miles enough for a vehicle that started off moving slower than the rest of traffic to build up speed, pace a car and accurately determine its speed?
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posted by thefinned1
on Jan 4, 2006 -
25 answers
Is there someplace to find a easy to understand breakdown of the U.S. National Budget?
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posted by Botunda
on Nov 5, 2005 -
7 answers
What is the best form of non-violent self-defense, speaking in terms of both resultant injury and price?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2005 -
25 answers
