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How can I prevent strangers from finding my phone number?

Most phone companies handle these requests through their technical support department. For example, as of August 2015, AT&T handles unlisted number requests at 800-288-2020. Some companies charge a small fee for this service. Those who are most likely to opt for an unlisted number include doctors, lawyers, teachers, politicians and other public workers. Unlisted numbers are also useful to those who want to avoid being contacted by telemarketers, prank callers or other types of harassers.

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How do I tell if my Colt Rifle is a pre-ban?

Apart from serial numbers, pre-ban assault rifles have certain cosmetic features in common. The 1994 ban identifies assault rifles largely by their rate of fire and outward resemblance to military-style weapons, according to Wikipedia. Assault rifles automatically extract the spent cartridge and replace it with a new cartridge. Semiautomatic rifles that meet the criteria for the federal ban must have detachable magazines and at least two of the following features: a pistol grip, flash suppressor or threaded barrel, bayonet mount, grenade launcher mount, or a folding or telescopic stock. A rifl..

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Is spitting on someone illegal?

As stated by FindLaw, a battery offense is defined as an offense where an assailant is intentionally touching someone, where the touching is done without consent of the victim, and where the touching is considered to be harmful and/or offensive. By intentionally spitting on someone you are touching them with your saliva, which is considered offensive, and potentially exposing them to a contagious disease,which is harmful; therefore, spitting meets the requirements for battery offense.

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What are the qualifications for an ex-wife to claim divorced spouse Social Security?

Other qualifications that must be met in order for an ex-spouse to claim benefits from Social Security include the fact that the ex-spouse can collect on retirement benefits even if the other spouse has not yet applied for benefits, if the couple has been divorced for at least two years. If the ex-spouse remarries, she cannot collect benefits on the other spouse's record unless her marriage ends by divorce, annulment or death, says the Social Security Administration.

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How much money did Al Capone make?

By 1929, Al Capone's various businesses were speculated to have made $60 million from illegal alcohol as well as $25 million from his gambling establishments alone. A further $10 million was generated from vice-related enterprises with $10 million more from other sources. Al Capone was indicted on Jun. 5, 1931 by the United States government on 22 counts of income-tax invasion.

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What is a political deadlock?

"Political deadlock" can also be used to define a situation where the different houses of the legislative arm of government, or the executive and legislative branch fall under the control of separate parties or fail to reach an agreement. Political deadlock in the United States usually concerns situations in which the president, Senate and/or House of Representatives belong to separate parties. A political deadlock is also referred to as a political gridlock or stalemate.

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What type of government does Venezuela have?

Venezuela elects its presidents for a six-year term by popular vote, and it requires that citizens be at least 18 years of age to vote. The constitution allows re-election of the president without limits. As of April 2014, Nicolas Maduro is the president of Venezuela, elected upon the death of longtime president Hugo Victor Chavez in March of 2013.\nMembers of the National Assembly serve a five-year term. Popular vote determines those who serve in the Assembly, and there are three seats reserved for the indigenous people of Venezuela.\nThe National Assembly elects magistrates for the Supreme T..

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Which state government office do you contact regarding the status of unemployment checks?

A state's local unemployment office can be found online through the U.S. Department of Labor's website through the DOL Services by Location link. On the Services by Location link, users can search for their state's local unemployment office by ZIP code or by scrolling down to view a list of offices and services for each state.

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Has anyone received the EUC money from the unemployment bill that was passed in November?

As Congress did not extend the program further, 1.3 million unemployed Americans lost benefits at the beginning of 2014, while a further 850,000 lost compensation in the first quarter of that year. The amount given to people in this program depended on the base wages or annual income of the last job they held.

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What services does the DFAS myPay website offer?

Active military members, retirees and midshipmen may all make federal tax exemption changes using this system. All of the above may also make changes to their federal withholding; however, the amount actually withheld varies depending on whether the individual is reserve/guard; active duty Army, Navy or Air Force; or an approved civilian.\nAdditionally, active military members, retirees and civilians may all make changes to direct deposit discretionary allotments, though that option is not available to annuitants, reserve/guard, former spouses or cadets/midshipmen.\nAll active/reserve military..

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