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What is a band rider?

Perhaps the most famous band rider request is Van Halen's 1982 rider about brown M&Ms removed from the group's candy, according to The Smoking Gun. Ever since then, rider requests have gotten even more bizarre, in some cases. Jennifer Lopez requested a minimum 40-foot trailer with all-white furniture, white flowers, white drapes, white candles and white couches. Other flowery decor included yellow roses with red trim, white lilies and white roses. Lopez's requests were for a dressing room for a cameo performance in a music video for just one day of shooting.\nSlayer's reque..

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How do you find information on America's most wanted criminals?

The America's Most Wanted publicity program began on Feb. 7, 1949, when an article titled "FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives Named" appeared in The Washington Daily News. The author contacted the FBI and requested the names and descriptions of its most wanted criminals. The story engrossed the public, so FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover permanently implemented the FBI’s "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" program on March 14, 1950.\nSince the list's inception, 494 fugitives made the list, and the FBI captured 463 of them. However, the composition of the list evolved with the nature of crime. In th..

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How do you become a Marine?

The recruit training lasts for 12 weeks and involves considerable mental and physical exertion. It is divided into three phases.Step 1: Phase OneComplete a strength test to demonstrate aptitude for training. Academic instruction in the first three weeks covers military history, customs and leadership skills while practical lessons include first aid and hand-to-hand combat. Swimming with heavy gear is the focus of the fourth week.Step 2: Phase TwoTake a written test in the fifth week and learn specific practical skills such as rappelling and gas mask operation. Weeks six and seven focus on mark..

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What is the general location of a 310 area code?

Area code 310 runs down the coast from Point Mugu State Park to Terminal Island just short of Long Beach. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Topanga State Park are in the 310 area code. Residents of Malibu, Santa Monica, Rancho Palos Verdes and Beverly Hills share the number with residents of Torrance, Inglewood and East Compton. Los Angeles International Airport is also located in 310 area code.

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What are the SEC rules for obtaining a list of shareholders?

The first option to obtain a shareholders list, known as a proxy solicitation, involves other shareholders trying to gather votes for or against a proposal put forward by the company, notes SEC.gov. Some shareholders reach out to others in order to garner support for whichever side of the proposal they are on. Companies can refuse to send out the list to the shareholders, instead offering to send the shareholder's information out to the other members. This occurs at the shareholder's expense.The second option, a tender offer, works in a very similar way. Shareholders can request info..

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How do you get answers to questions on Canada's income tax?

Individuals, families, businesses and charities can use the CRA website to browse tax topic articles, file a tax return, find a form or publication and more, according to the CRA. As of 2015, topics covered on the site include homeowners' credits, life events, capital gains and losses, and the community volunteer income tax program. The site provides links to news releases, social media and RSS feeds.

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Why does Prince William say he has a "Harry Potter scar"?

While Harry's scar is the result of a magical curse, Prince William's is the result of being hit in the head with a golf club by another kid while he was still in school. Prince William apparently calls his scar a "Harry Potter scar" because the scar tissue is a bit shiny and also because it seems to catch people's attention the way Harry Potter's scar does.

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What are some of the most commonly issued traffic tickets?

As of 2015, driving over the speed limit is the most commonly cited traffic violation in the United States, as noted by HG.org. Some frequently cited violations, such as using a mobile device while driving, are relatively new. Others, such as running a red light or driving without insurance, have increased in recent years due to new laws and developments in red light camera technology.

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Who is the clerk of court in Greenville, South Carolina?

The County of Greenville Clerk of Court works at the Greenville County Circuit Court, which is located at the corner of Church Street and East North Street. The physical address of the courthouse is 305 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The courthouse is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.\nThe County of Greenville Clerk of Court can be contacted by phone at 864-467-8551, by fax at 864-467-8540, or by email at clerkofcourt@greenvillecounty.org.

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How do you make calls from the U.S. to Italy?

Dial the United States exit codeThe exit code for the United States and Canada is 011. These numbers must be dialed before any international call can be placed.Dial the Italian entry codeEvery country has a different entry code that must be dialed before international calls can be directed to that country. The entry code for Italy is 39.Dial the Italian phone numberItalian phone numbers can be seven to 12 digits long, with the area code being two to four digits long, and the actual phone number being five to eight digits long. If a zero is listed before the area code, be sure to include the ze..

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