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What's the official state tree of Ohio?

Since the presidential election of 1840, Ohio residents have referred to themselves as "Buckeyes," prompting Ohio State University to declare Brutus Buckeye their mascot. When Ohio resident William Henry Harrison became president, his supporters crafted souvenirs from buckeye wood to demonstrate pride in a fellow Ohioan's candidacy.\nOhio's state mammal is the white-tailed deer, and its state bird is the northern cardinal.

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How do you appeal an EEOC complaint?

Faxed appeal forms cannot exceed 10 pages, notes the EEOC. Appeal forms delivered in person must be given to the agency directly, and the delivery must be certified. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of a party receiving the final order.\nSubmitting a statement either supporting or opposing the appeal is optional, explains the EEOC. Statements supporting the appeal must be sent within 30 days of the appeal's submission. Statements opposing the appeal must be received by the EEOC within 30 days of the party receiving a statement supporting the appeal from the opposing party. Statemen..

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Why does media ownership matter?

Journalist A. J. Liebling is remembered largely for his quote "Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one." His point was that while freedom of speech is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, it is really those who own the newspapers and other mass media who decide what gets printed, creating a media bias. This bias is predicated on several things, including the personal beliefs of the owner and those he hires to run the media outlet, the source of the media outlet's income and the way laws are written to restrict what may be said.\nEven media outlets that seem completely ..

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What is the purpose of the Texas Department of Health?

The Texas State Department of Health Services provides information, services and resources for preparing for an emergency, assistance in smoking cessation and help locating mental health facilities. Its main office is in Austin, and it has eight regional offices.\nTexas founded its State Department of Health Services in 1879. At the time, the governor named it the Texas Quarantine Department. In 19th century, Texas had experienced various epidemics, and by 1879, the governor and state legislature decided it was necessary for a state health officer to oversee the quarantines.\nBy 1891, the Quar..

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How do you use the white pages directory?

To use the Phone category, enter a valid phone number, and click on the Search button. The directory provides results showing the name of the owner, location and service provider. Some information might not be provided as a result of privacy settings. The site also provides a map, showing the exact location. An option to report the number is provided below the information, and similar phone numbers are also displayed.\nThe People category requires two search parameters: a first and last name as well as a city, state or ZIP code. The results include a list of people with the name provided in th..

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Who is eligible for FHA down payment assistance?

The primary Federal Housing Administration loan involves 96.5 percent of the value of purchase, as explained by SF Gate. The down payment assistance on the other hand is only subordinate to the primary loan, meaning it should only be settled after the Federal Housing Loan has been paid in full amount. As a result, the lender of the down payment assistance must have an assurance that the borrower has the ability to clear the debt owed to the Federal Housing Administration.\nIn addition to the minimum credit requirement set by the Federal Housing Administration, the loan lenders may set their mi..

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Where can you find a list of representatives for all the states?

Each member of the U.S. House of Representatives is elected for a 2-year term. The number of representatives cannot be more than 435, and it represents the population of the 50 states proportionally. The website offers additional information about each member, including the party of each representative, the phone number citizens can reach them at as well as the committee assignment of each of the representatives.

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What is a numident printout?

Sometimes, the numident printout is used to verify social security numbers. However, social security cards technically are the only official documents held by the Social Security Administration that verify social security numbers.\nThe owner of the SSN can request a numident printout either through mail, telephone or in person. If the requestor is not well-known to the SSA personnel, a nonexpired form of identification, such as driver’s license, passport or other picture Identification is required to verify identity. If the owner does not possess such identification, a written and signed let..

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What is the regulation degree of incline for a handicap-accessible ramp?

In addition, ADA Guidelines require flat rest areas at the top and bottom of the ramp, no smaller than 5 feet long and 5 feet wide, and a ramp width of at least 36 inches. If the wheelchair run is long, ADA Guidelines require no more than 30 feet of length before a rest area. If the wheelchair is required to turn, a turn platform of 5 feet by 5 feet must be provided.

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How can you get debt relief through CareOne?

CareOne debt management involves consolidating unsecured debt into one monthly payment by negotiating outstanding debt with creditors to secure more favorable repayment terms, such as lower interest rates and waived late fees, explains CareOne Credit Counseling. Debt settlement involves negotiating a lower debt amount with creditors and repaying a percentage of debt, which is generally about 50 percent over a three- to five-year period. Bankruptcy is the option of last resort that requires a legal process that a bankruptcy court must approve.

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