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How can you access Texas building codes?

Building codes are scientifically-based safety standards that govern specifications for structures being newly built or renovated, notes the Texas State Law Library. Texas building codes provide instructions and practices for maintaining industry and safety standards for electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, construction practices and disability access. Other topics that building codes can cover include lead paint, fireplace construction and energy conservation. These technical codes are usually published by independent organizations such as the International Association of Plumbing and Mecha..

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How can you best prepare for the citizenship test?

The USCIS website provides study materials for the civics and English sections of the naturalization test, and it also offers vocabulary and civics flash cards and lists of civics questions and answers in several languages, states The Beacon. The naturalization self-test, which is comprised of multiple-choice questions, is designed to help people prepare for the actual oral test.\nDuring a naturalization interview, a USCIS official tests the applicant’s civic knowledge and assesses his ability to speak, read and write English, explains The Beacon. The English part of the test requires the ap..

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What are the basics of fire safety?

Store combustible materials in a closet that is specified for that use, and put a good lock on the door to prevent children from entering. Place a heat detector in the closet to provide an alert system in case of fire. If the fuses are blowing or circuit breakers are flipping in the house, hire an electrician to be sure you are not overloading the electrical circuits. Attach electrical cords to walls with tape to prevent staples from puncturing the cords and causing a fire hazard.\nKeep flammable items, such as potholders, napkins and towels, away from the stove to prevent grease fires. Also k..

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What is a list of U.S. Army generals by rank?

The General ranks are the Army's highest. Brigadier Generals serve as deputy commander for an Army division, responsible for overseeing mission planning and coordination. Major Generals command a unit or division of 10,0000 to 15,000 soldiers. Lieutenant Generals are responsible for corps-sized units of 20,000 to 45,000 soldiers.\nThe senior level of commissioned officer is the four-star General. Individuals earning this rank usually have 30 or more years of service to the Army. A four-star General commands all operations within a specified geographical area. The Army Chief of Staff, memb..

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Is there a statute of limitations for medical billing?

Once the statute of limitations has passed, the medical bill is considered a time-barred debt, and the creditor cannot get a judgment forcing the debtor to pay as long as the debtor can prove the debt is too old, according to About.com. Proof might be a check showing the last time a payment was made or communication records about the debt.

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What are some facts about the U.S. armed forces?

The U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1788, gives the U.S. Congress the power to raise an army, a power the Congress exercised in September 1789 upon the urging of President Washington. Prior to that, the United States had no standing army as the U.S. legislature disbanded the Continental Army following the victory in the American Revolutionary War.\nAs of 2014, the United States had declared war a total of five times, including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II. Despite this, as of 2010, the government had deployed the U.S. Armed Fo..

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Why do sailors wear bell bottom pants?

If a sailor is swept overboard, bell bottoms can be easily slipped off in the water, and by filling the legs with air, they can even act as a flotation device in an emergency. Also, while wading through water, bell bottoms can be rolled up on the legs to stay dry. Lastly, the longer length of bell bottom pants helps protect boots from damaging sea spray.

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What is the proper way to address a letter to the British Prime Minister?

When writing the address of the Prime Minister, it should include "The Honourable" followed by Prime Minister and his or her name. The next line should note the Prime Minister, followed by a line noting the Office of the Prime Minister. The address should follow after that.Within the letter, the salutation should be noted to "Madam or Sir" followed by Prime Minister and his or her name.

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How does the dinar currency scam work?

All in all, the dinar currency scam raked in about $24 million as of 2015 for a group of men who sold the currency through the investment firm BH Group. According to the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, the people marketing the dinar were trumpeting war stories involving the Iraqi military that turned out to be untrue, according to CNBC.\nSome of the fraudulent dealers hawking the dinar promised returns as high as 1,000 times the initial investment. The scammers spun tales about the huge oil reserves beneath the sands of Iraq serving as motivation for revaluing the currency. Ho..

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What are the first 10 Amendments called?

Madison, then a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, attempted to change the wording in the Constitution itself where he thought appropriate, but other representatives argued that Congress had no authority to make such changes. Madison then presented his changes as 39 amendments to the Constitution, and the House approved 17 of them. Of these amendments, the Senate approved only 12, which were then sent to states for approval in August 1789. States quickly ratified articles three through 12 as amendments, with Virginia being the last to do so on Dec. 15, 1791.\nAs of 2014, the first ar..

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