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My career was in child protection so for seven years (I did a lot of other things in the field too, for 34 years) I was the one who went out on these reports. I had a case where I went out, all…

Top stories for Long   The CPS was called for my son and when they arrived, only children were home. Are they or the cops allowed to enter your home if you are not there? Ann Hipson, former Various, All in Child Protection. (1971-2006) • Answered October 13, 2020 My career was in child protection so for seven years (I did a lot of other things in the field too, for 34 years) I was the one who went out on these reports. I had a case w... Read more » 14.4K 694   What's the most obnoxious instance of America-centric behavior you've ever witnessed? Sarah Caughey, knows English • Answered June 4 On a flight from Paris to Manchester which we were then doing a transfer to Belfast. The flight had been delayed by about an hour and a half so we (and about 1/3 of the pla... Read more » 376   A lawyer is suing me for libel. I said he's a shitty lawyer, and it's true. If I prove my claims about him to be true, what will happen? Alice Baker, former Law School Professor (2001-2008) • Answered February 7 In the unlikely event that you're telling the truth about what happened, you have nothing to worry about. Any lawyer who believes he could successfully sue you for libel ju... Read more » 3.2K 34   What were the 1960s like? Did everyone have television and cars like today? Did everyone go to school or work? Christine Hennig, I grew up during the 60s, when everything changed! • Answered May 2 I grew up during the 60s. We did indeed have cars and televisions. And people did indeed go to work and school. Here's what we didn't have, which might surprise you: No inter... Read more » 2K 544   What will happen when I try to start a car that has been parked for 10 years? Cody Bolt, studied at William B. Travis High School • Answered January 3, 2018 I bought a 1976 Triumph Spitfire that had been parked outside for 10 years. The day I bought it, I pulled the spark plugs and poured oil down the cylinders. I then drained ... Read more » 3.2K 133   Did Michael Corleone show any weakness in the Godfather? Donald Schneider • Answered September 11, 2022 In the novel, Tom Hagen is taken aback when Michael confronts Carlo and tells him he "has to answer for Santino." Hagen inwardly notes that when Michael insists that his br... Read more » 203 46   You walk into work one day and find that your personal items have been packed up and placed outside your office door with a security guard stationed nearby. What do you do? Jimbo Denson • Updated March 24 Do as one of my friends did when it happened to her: Check the contents of the box to verify everything personal is there. Then, verify there are no company-owned items. She... Read more » 10.7K 256   If all adults in Israel must serve in the military, then what do they do with the fat people who can't complete the PT requirements? Ben Kolber, lives in New York City • Updated July 19, 2020 When I started basic training, we had a recruit with us named Shor (Hebrew for Bull). Shor was over 250 pounds. It seemed as if he couldn't even stand himself up. We honest... Read more » 34.8K 330   Which actors were fired during the shooting of the film? José Alberto, Ing. Systems from University of Guadalajara • Answered May 30 Robert Downey Jr. had been hired to play the male lead in "Gravity" alongside Sandra Bullock. However, shortly before filming commenced, the producers and director realized ... Read more » 2.4K 68   What happens if someone calls in an order at a restaurant and never comes to pick it up? Is the food thrown away or given to other customers? J Vanburen • Answered April 22 I went to Red lobster with my son to get take away and a man at the bar mentioned a woman storming out without her paid for order. I told the waitress "give it to me , I'll... Read more » 6.9K 375   If video poker machines are not rigged, why don't they make the code open source? Andrew Olson, studied at University of Nevada, Reno • Answered January 14, 2022 Because the 'under the hood' code is about 50 years old. I'm not kidding. I worked on some video poker machines that were made in the early 1970's. Here's how they work. You ... Read more » 1.9K 115   Why do Democrats say that Republican states are the poorest when North Dakota is the most developed state in the nation? Emery Larick, truck driver who often delivers in Canada • Updated March 19 Either you've never been to ND, or you've only been to ND. Listen, my friend, I'm a truck driver. I've been to every state in the lower 48, and many times at that. There are... Read more » 10.8K 593 Read more in your feed

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