Where can I find the written laws that regulate amnesty bins at airports? (Amnesty bins are the bins right before the metal detectors in some airports where you can, according to signs, throw away anything that you can't take through security without penalty.) And, related, are these actually legally binding, or just a gentlemen's agreement? Could someone hypothetically put a stolen painting in the bin, and be free of legal consequence of having stolen it?
posted by Damn That Television on Oct 5, 2009 - 18 answers

I work in a small office with a small budget where the only full-time employees are my assistant and I, and we have separate offices. Our office has two phone lines. When one is busy, the other rings. Line one is our published office number. We each have our own voice mailbox. The problem is that you only get the "Press 1 to speak to [her], press 2 to speak to [me]" when both lines are busy or no one answers. I want to set up things so that people can select who they would like to speak to before the phone rings on our end. [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Aug 4, 2009 - 4 answers

Teach me about the newer colour display x ray scanners used in security checkpoints. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Apr 13, 2009 - 1 answer

How can an estimate of a health risk (eg 1 in 500) have a false positive? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Anyone know if TSA agents would require you to remove a laptop from a hard shell case during the x-ray screening process? Or are they just concerned about clutter in bags obscuring their view? I have the Incase linked above and do not want to have to try and go through the pain of removing the thing in line... or at all for that matter :) Thanks!
posted by vitrum on Nov 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Can I get some kind of license to be a motion picture theatrical exhibitor, which would allow me to dust off my VHS copy of "E.T." and show it to kids downtown for 25c each? ((For free??)) [more inside]
posted by shipbreaker on Oct 18, 2008 - 14 answers

Does anyone know where I can show a screening of a short film (15 min.) in New York City on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by tealeaf522 on May 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Airport Security Filter: Can I bring injectable Imitrex in my carry on bags without causing problems during security screening? I will be going through airports in US, UK, Africa. [more inside]
posted by cptspalding on May 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Legally, what would you call refusal to adhere to city/government by-laws to fingerprint or background check volunteer workers? I imagine it's a fairly serious crime. Location in Canada preferably, but US examples welcome. [more inside]
posted by Phire on Mar 21, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm applying for jobs that require a local law enforcement background check, and I suspect that it's turning up information that's [really] detrimental to being hired! What kind of information could they be finding? How could I find out what's on my background check? Finally, is there any way to delicately address these issues in job applications/cover letters without digging myself into a hole? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 18, 2007 - 18 answers

Information on The Reid Report (AAR) pre-employment testing? Anyone take it? Fail it? Have a sample test? [more inside]
posted by rainbaby on Jul 4, 2007 - 1 answer

Did I permanently screw up my work history? Last summer I worked a string of three dead-end jobs, none of which lasted more than two weeks. One was a contractor position; the other two were regular jobs that withdrew taxes and social security on a regular basis. I was broke, desperate, and depressed at the time. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2007 - 10 answers

New body piercings, too recent to remove safely. Want to travel by plane. What should I expect at security? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Dec 4, 2006 - 18 answers

Employment history filter: I am starting a new job after about a year of intermittent contract work padded between various stages of unemployment. Though I never lied about anything, they might uncover that my past year has in fact been really spotty in terms of work (during interviews, we talked about my contract projects, but they didn't ask about specific dates or durations). Does this make me screwed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2006 - 7 answers

A potential new landlord told me that while my credit report came back a-ok, an issue came up on my "tenant report." I know this to be in error (the alleged "issue" occured before I even moved in to my current place). So do I have a right to view the report on me, like I do for credit? Whom do I contact in order to fix this item? They were very sketchy with the details, and this whole thing has left me even more jaded about renting. What rights do I have in regards to these "issues" and "reports"? Who does them? Are they legit? Do I have any recourse whatsoever? [more inside]
posted by ChasFile on Aug 25, 2006 - 7 answers

CraftFilter: I want to start screening graphics onto tshirts, patches, hoodies, etc.... [more inside]
posted by whatitis on Dec 21, 2005 - 6 answers

What are the right things to look for when screening potential adopters for your cats (or for pets in general)? [more inside]
posted by VulcanMike on Jul 22, 2005 - 6 answers

I've been actively trying to create shirts of the quality seen here. While I'm less concerned with the technical aspects of creating a vintage/fatigued looked -- how does one go through the initial stages of design? (What program is best to design in, how should I approach the silkscreener, fabric acquisition...) [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Jul 11, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm flying in a few weeks, and I'm majorly worried by some of the stories I've been hearing about physical TSA screenings. There are certain ways I am not willing to consent to be touched by strangers, no matter what.

Do I have any recourse if I am singled out for a physical search of my person, other than not to fly at all? How can I prepare in advance for potential conflicts?
posted by croutonsupafreak on Dec 1, 2004 - 24 answers

Screen-printing/Silk-screening: I'm looking to get into it to produce some t-shirt ideas I've had floating around. But I don't want to buy all the expensive equipment. Is it feasible to build your own press, provided with good instructions?
posted by Espoo2 on Sep 2, 2004 - 4 answers