It appears my Dad is in the process of dying - I'm mostly okay with that, but really struggling with the rest of my family. Could use some words of wisdom.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2013 -
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A soon-to-be nine year old has asked for Call of Duty for his birthday. What else could I get him?
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posted by msali
on Nov 27, 2012 -
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What to do about a close friend who seems to have become an alcoholic--and cemented his new status of "repeatedly gets so drunk he black-outs" in my mind by telling me details of his sexual fantasies involving myself and his wife (my former best friend)? Bonus features: super long background story!
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 24, 2012 -
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US Marine Corps: Active Duty vs. Reserves: My partner wants to be an active duty Marine but his only option may be to join the reserves. Mefites, what is your expierence with active duty vs. reserves, and how can I help him cope with his disapointment?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 21, 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 -
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What happens if you are picked to serve jury duty on a very long trial (2 - 6 months)?
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posted by ruhroh
on Dec 13, 2011 -
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Just got a notice to show cause why I shouldn't be fined or jailed for not showing up for jury duty...WTF!
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posted by tandemrepeat
on Sep 27, 2011 -
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Can you recommend some software that will automagically create a decent work schedule?
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posted by d1rge
on Aug 4, 2011 -
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If a person gives two weeks notice at a job, but those two weeks include potential jury duty, should you extend the two weeks notice to, say, three? Or is two weeks sufficient, since the employer still gets the full two weeks to find a replacement, whether I'm there or not?
posted by AONeal79
on Jul 13, 2010 -
15 answers
Things I should've been able to figure out by myself but can't Filter: How do I register and submit my artwork to a Canadian art show while living in the US? Help me figure out how to write and mail a check, mail my artwork, and pay whatever duty charge there might be.
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posted by wet-raspberry
on Jun 21, 2010 -
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I live in Vancouver, Canada and I am going to the U.S. for the day this weekend. I want to know if it's in fact true, that you can bring groceries back into Canada without paying duty or customs fees?
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posted by ninefour
on Oct 21, 2009 -
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CustomsFilter: I shipped something to Canada and messed up the declared value. How do I calculate what the recipient will have to pay?
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posted by fogster
on Jul 27, 2009 -
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Returning to the States from Austria with electronic equipment: What to worry about at customs?
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posted by dunkadunc
on Jun 22, 2009 -
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How do you ship an electronic item (iPhone) with a non-removable battery out of India? It's labelled as a "dangerous item."
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posted by smersh
on Mar 16, 2009 -
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I just got a notice that I have been selected for jury duty and will need to be available during a 10-day period during the middle of October. If I can't get out of it, what can I expect during this time frame?
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posted by melangell
on Sep 26, 2008 -
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What's the truth behind duty-free shops? Are they always a bad deal? Or is there some stuff that's good to buy, and other stuff you should always avoid?
posted by smackfu
on Jul 29, 2008 -
12 answers
Where can I find more information (and screenshots) about the motion graphic intermissions of Call of Duty 4?
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posted by serial_consign
on Feb 25, 2008 -
6 answers
What happens if you order alcohol from one EU country
(Italy) to be delivered to another EU country
(the UK)?
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posted by twine42
on Aug 30, 2006 -
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