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What is the military diet?

This diet, derived from the U.S. Army, is used by soldiers for their first weigh-ins and to get in better shape. The restricted calories force the body to increase metabolism and burn more fat. The diet also lays out a strict menu for the three days. The known downside to this diet is the hunger created from lack of caloric intake.

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What is the presiding officer of the Senate called?

If the vice president is unavailable, then the president pro tempore of the Senate, who is usually the most senior member of the majority party, presides in his or her stead or may designate another member of the majority party to do so.Article 1, Section 3, Clause 4 of the U.S. Constitution mandates that the vice president shall preside over the Senate, but have no vote unless there is a tie.

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How much does it cost for passport renewals in the United States?

Passport books for minor applicants under the age of 16 are $80; the same passport cards are $15. First-time adult and minor book and card applicants must pay an additional $25 execution fee on each, according to the U.S. Department of State. Expedited service on passport books and cards is available to applicants in the U.S. for a fee of $60; overnight delivery of passport books is available for an additional $14.85.

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What is a limited democracy?

A traditional democratic nation includes a constitution or other governing document that gives the rule to the majority either directly or through elected persons. Governmental power is decentralized and interventions occur only to protect the citizens.However, as the name suggests, limited democracies do not include all citizens in the process of government. In such systems, there are populations who are not permitted to vote under the tenets of limited constitutions. Such populations often discriminate based on gender, economic status, race or ethnicity, inherited social status or education.

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What are some laws that aim to prevent accidents caused by distracted drivers?

More than a quarter of U.S. states prohibit the use of hand-held cellphones while driving, says the Governors Highway Safety Association. All these laws are primary enforcement laws, which means that law enforcement officers can stop drivers for this infraction without any other traffic offense taking place.\nNot a single state bans all cellphone use for all drivers, explains the Governors Highway Safety Association. A majority of the states, however, ban all cellphone use for novice drivers, and two-fifths of U.S. states ban all cellphone use for school bus drivers. Almost all states ban driv..

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What does NYPD do for security during NYRR marathons?

As a result of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, the NYRR has enhanced its security procedures, many of which are undisclosed and happen behind the scenes with the NYPD, to ensure no one with an intent to harm gets near the runners or spectators. The nonprofit organization must take extra precautions since it is responsible for many N.Y. running events and races, including the New York City Marathon, and more than 45 other races and events scheduled for 2015.Before a marathon, the NYPD stages various exercises in which possible scenarios are played out and ways to handle those scenarios or th..

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How do you search for deceased parents' Social Security numbers?

A copy of the deceased's Social Security number can also be requested from the Social Security Administration. Under the Freedom of Information Act, the administration provides a copy of the Social Security card or card application, as long as a person is deceased. The Social Security Administration has the right to withhold the information if no valid proof of death is presented for a person under 120 years old.\nThe applicant must fill out the application for a Social Security card or the SS-5 form and provide proof of the deceased person's death, such as a death certificate, polic..

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Who qualifies for HUD subsidized housing?

To qualify as a low-income individual or family, applicants must earn a percentage of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which they wish to live. The low-income limit is considered to be 80 percent of median income and the very-low-income limit is set at 50 percent. Local income limits are set by the area’s housing agents and vary by location and by family size.\nEligibility is also determined by the status of the individual’s or family’s personal references. It is the local housing agent’s job to place low-income individuals and families in adequate and safe rent..

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What does "temporary legal custody of a child" mean?

When parents share legal custody, both the mother and father have the right to make decisions about the child's health care, education and religion, according to FindLaw. By contrast, courts often grant physical custody of a child to one parent.\nDivorceNet states that physical custody refers to the place where children live most of the time and notes that parents can share physical custody as well as legal custody. The other parent has visitation rights determined either by the court or by the parents themselves. Sole physical custody can give one parent the right to move out of the area..

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What is the process for fighting speeding tickets in court?

There are five measures for determining a vehicle's speed: radar, aircraft detection, Visual Average Speed Computer, or VASCAR, pacing and laser,outlines Nolo. The defendant can dispute the results of laser and radar detection by proving equipment malfunction or human error. To contest pacing, the defendant must prove that the officer did not travel a minimum distance. If VASCAR is the method used, the defendant can show the officer had an error in his reaction time or could not see clearly. Aircraft monitoring tickets require the defendant prove the pilot had a loss of view or there was ..

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