I'm interested in writing something about CIA safe houses and need to do some research. Are there any good books/docs/etc that detail how these safe houses worked and specifically about what it meant to be a CIA agent overseas? Thanks!
posted by You Guys Like 2 Party?
on May 15, 2013 -
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What's the best way to respond to a voicemail left from an unknown number that is very creepy, sexual, and potentially threatening?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2013 -
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I bought a netbook a couple of years ago and have probably used it a total of eight times since. I just resold it on Amazon and am now preparing to ship it off. I understand that under normal circumstances it's advisable to wipe the hard disc and then reinstall the operating system. My netbook has no CD drive and therefore no operating system CD. I'm told the operating system may be embedded in another disc but I don't have the savvy or patience to figure it out.
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posted by AlmondEyes
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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What's a good storage key combination lockbox (the kind realtors/landlords sometimes attached to the front door of properties) that can accommodate a big rental car key fob?
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posted by treepour
on Aug 20, 2012 -
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I’m thinking of selling my 15" Macbook Pro ("Early-2011"), but I’m wondering what’s the best (safest) way to do so—and if it would even be worth what I might get for it.
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posted by blueberry
on Jun 12, 2012 -
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I have to stay in a hotel tonight where I don't feel particularly safe. What can I do?
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posted by Mimzy
on Apr 24, 2012 -
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I do not want a dog but I'm considering getting one. What kinds would be most quiet, self-sufficient, and non-active?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 10, 2012 -
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What's the bets method for getting rid of rats in a house that has a cat and small kids? Obviously snap traps are out of the question, as ius posion and probably glue, but are tunnel like electrical traps safe? How effective are the humane traps? (I do not, TBH, care that much about about being humane to rodents, but safety is a concern)
posted by Artw
on Nov 1, 2011 -
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Follow up to this question: What are productive ways to be mad or frustrated with an SO? I want to honor my feelings and work through them properly, but I also really want to keep moving forward with my guy, too.
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Oct 4, 2011 -
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What is the best non-clumping-clay cat litter (or any litter that won't cause TSA to hand-inspect your checked luggage when you put a bag of litter in it)?
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posted by StrawberryPie
on Oct 3, 2011 -
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I was planning on driving Mrs. Primate and Messrs Primates Jr to JFK tomorrow (45 minutes one way, no traffic), but we had a little accident yesterday. Details inside.
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posted by digitalprimate
on Aug 19, 2011 -
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Can-we-eat-it filter: frozen pizza, thawing in the car trunk. Edible?
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posted by sucre
on Aug 5, 2011 -
9 answers
The fish I bought at the grocery store yesterday came out of the fridge with inflated plastic wrap.
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posted by bleary
on May 23, 2011 -
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What simple, secure, portable password and secure data management systems do you use?
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posted by garlic
on May 4, 2011 -
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What's a good video-hosting solution for a primary (elementary) school context?
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posted by klaatu
on May 15, 2010 -
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What is the best email provider for security and privacy? Requirements and more info inside.
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posted by Aya
on May 1, 2010 -
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My grandpa died. Some stuff remains. Will you be my personal Antiques Roadshow?
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posted by kbanas
on Mar 31, 2010 -
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I'm looking to create a printed book/magazine that will be as safe as possible for small children kids and babies. Safe in that they can put in their mouths, tear it apart and the risk to them is as low as possible. However, I can't find much information on how to do this.
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posted by JiffyQ
on Jan 17, 2010 -
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I need a list of things that are safe/not safe to do online in a public wifi environment.
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posted by amyms
on Dec 23, 2009 -
35 answers
I need to go to a professional conference in New York City at the end of December. I'll be going alone. Where can I find a cheap,
safe hotel?
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posted by Ms. Saint
on Nov 17, 2009 -
47 answers
I need to temporarily kid proof my house for a party tomorrow. Any suggestions on how I do this?
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posted by reenum
on Nov 13, 2009 -
19 answers
Where to stay and eat inexpensively and safely for a young female passing through Sydney, and what to see there in 5 days.
posted by semmi
on Nov 11, 2009 -
9 answers
Suggestions for cleaning a virus-infected Windows machine appearing in a non-administrator account without resort to (1) the administrator account or (2) a nuke and re-install?
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posted by Napoleonic Terrier
on Jul 30, 2009 -
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Does putting a fire safe inside of a security safe degrade the fire protection of the fire safe in the event of a fire?
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posted by sandra_s
on Jul 19, 2009 -
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[HomebrewBeerFilter]: In the vein of the "should I eat it" questions. I'll cut to the chase - I have had beer fermenting in a 5-gal glass carboy for over TWO YEARS.
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posted by pkphy39
on Jun 19, 2009 -
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Kid's due this spring, and we've amassed huge piles of used baby gear. What are some safe disinfecting procedures that will reliably rid all this stuff of any lurking mold, bacteria AND viruses?
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posted by Bardolph
on Feb 11, 2009 -
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I recently sold my house and got a significant chunk of money which I will be using for my next down payment. It's over the FDIC limit. With all the turmoil going on, I'm looking for suggestions of either a) good, solid FDIC-insured banks to open accounts in, or b) reliable, up-to-date sources of information on bank soundness that are understandable by ordinary folk.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2008 -
8 answers
What glue can I repair my food processor work bowl with? Can I use super glue?
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posted by sirion
on Mar 30, 2008 -
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I'll be on the road traveling for a few months so I visited a travel clinic and was prescribed Doxycycline and Ciprofloxacin for malaria and diarrhea, respectively. My question: is it safe to purchase these drugs online (Canadian pharmacy) and if so which sites would you guys recommend?
posted by parttimeninja
on Feb 23, 2008 -
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What do I do when I lose the key to my Honeywell safe? I recently lost the keys to my own safe. It is a small Honeywell safe which requires both keypad and keys to open. All the pertinent information regarding the safe is actually inside the safe (Oh no!)
Does anyone know what to do? Would a locksmith be able to open it if I have the correct passcode?
posted by suddenfrisson
on Feb 1, 2008 -
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My U.S. passport expires 13 Oct 08 and I need to book one international trip before then: leaving New York 17 July 08, returning 2 Aug 08 (one destination country, a non-EU-member in Eastern Europe, plus stops for flight transfers in one or two EU member countries). Is it even worth researching various countries' and airlines' how-close-to-expiration-date safety ranges for travel, or should I just assume I MUST renew my passport before then?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2008 -
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