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Where can I find American jazz standards sung in Mandarin? [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine
on Nov 8, 2009 -
4 answers
Help me better understand the fine game of American Football. [more inside]
posted by dcrocha
on Oct 17, 2009 -
32 answers
I am looking for translations for the words "twin" and "sister". I have used babelfish and other sites but really want the pronunciation not just foreign writings I can't decipher. Also, translations in other languages not listed such as different Native American tribal translations. Help?!
posted by madmamasmith
on Oct 14, 2009 -
24 answers
What is the best way to convert prepaid reward credit cards to cash? I have a reward card from American Express and a rebate card through Visa that I would like to convert to cash because spending the precise amount the cards are worth is difficult.
posted by SuperCoolZane
on Oct 12, 2009 -
12 answers
Young Canadian couple is expecting to have a newborn American added to their family. Wonders if the child will need any special care above and beyond what would be given to a newborn Canadian. [more inside]
posted by 256
on Oct 2, 2009 -
17 answers
Sensitive question about cultural issues and a halloween costume I might wear. Is this cultural appropriation or 1970's pop culture? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Sep 26, 2009 -
19 answers
I want to learn about American healthcare, where do I start? [more inside]
posted by nostrich
on Sep 4, 2009 -
21 answers
Buying Australian gifts for an American friend and her baby... [more inside]
posted by sunshine arakhan
on Aug 27, 2009 -
13 answers
Is it a widespread behavior for multilingual speakers of english to get a more anglicized accent when talking to a native speaker? [more inside]
posted by Non Prosequitur
on Aug 22, 2009 -
19 answers
Where can a short but not super skinny guy get plain soft t-shirts in multiple colors? The smalls are always too small and the mediums too big! [more inside]
posted by Ekim Neems
on Jul 21, 2009 -
6 answers
My British step-father has just become a US citizen. Given this, what would be a good way for us to celebrate the 4th of July? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint
on Jun 16, 2009 -
20 answers
Can anyone recommend some good (fairly recent) American/British TV shows that my wife and I can catch up on during the ratings lull that's currently occurring in the US? [more inside]
posted by ranglin
on Jun 6, 2009 -
56 answers
Now that Summer's here, I want to get an American flag (stars + stripes) for the front lawn. Thinking 3x5 is best, but may go for a 4x6 - what's the best flag manufacturer on the market? Should I go with a nylon one to withstand the weather (in the rust belt)? Not too picky on price, but prefer it to be US made...
posted by neoist
on Jun 2, 2009 -
6 answers
How does American Apparel make money? [more inside]
posted by abirae
on May 27, 2009 -
10 answers
Is "that uniquely American optimism" really so? [more inside]
posted by jefficator
on May 5, 2009 -
32 answers
England and America, two countries separated by a common language. Check. What I'm looking for are resources that cover the differences in spoken English (accent, syntax, diction, catch-phrases - it's all good) between the two countries circa 1776-1815. [more inside]
posted by IndigoJones
on Apr 20, 2009 -
9 answers
Is it worth it for a foreign parent to squeeze his budget to manage very expensive undergraduate educations for his children in elite American schools? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels
on Apr 17, 2009 -
28 answers
What is the name of a contemporary American figurative painter, in his 40’ies, lives on the East Coast, possibly Philadelphia, who paints very realistic, elongated female nudes? [more inside]
posted by ssimon82
on Mar 20, 2009 -
4 answers
What are some good biographies of James Madison? [more inside]
posted by GatorFan2000
on Mar 19, 2009 -
2 answers
What is the history behind pinching those who don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day? This WikiAnswer page says it was thought that "if you wore green, it made you invisible to the Leprechauns, which was good because they would pinch anyone they could see." [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief
on Mar 17, 2009 -
17 answers
What are some interesting, US-specific things I can mail to a friend abroad? [more inside]
posted by troika
on Mar 5, 2009 -
25 answers
I really dig 3 "interlude" tracks that are played in episodes 35 and 36, but for the life of me can't figure out what they are. I've looked on TAL's online episode guide, which sometimes documents episode music, but not for these ones. [more inside]
posted by grammalvsu
on Mar 4, 2009 -
2 answers
I've only found help on how to Shrink stuff, not how to avoid it.
So the American Apparel medium t-shirts are too big for me even after a wash, but their small shirts are perfect pre-wash. They are 100% cotton and I'm wondering what I can do to not have them shrink at all. Can I hand wash them gently with detergent and then hang dry? Any experience or anecdotes would be great!
posted by huxley
on Feb 24, 2009 -
6 answers
In this episode of 30 Days Morgan Spurlock lives on a Navajo reservation and takes part in various rituals. One of these is a morning run... where could I read more about that?
posted by phrontist
on Feb 14, 2009 -
4 answers
Where can I find a list of foods that originated in the United States? [more inside]
posted by wastelands
on Feb 3, 2009 -
23 answers
Expat/citizenship Filter: Before I became eligible to apply for citizenship in the country I live in, I was all for it. Now that it's six months past my first date of eligibility, I'm not so sure. Anyone else been through this process? Any advice? Any advice or stories from you wonderful Mefites to help a girl make up her mind? [more inside]
posted by Grrlscout
on Nov 30, 2008 -
21 answers
Moon Palace by Paul Auster! help! [more inside]
posted by freddymetz
on Nov 28, 2008 -
2 answers
What could be a "modern american" skill or hobby that traditional chinese parents may not want their daughter to learn? [more inside]
posted by visual mechanic
on Nov 11, 2008 -
26 answers
This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths. [more inside]
posted by msposner
on Nov 11, 2008 -
3 answers
I'm writing an MA thesis based (in part) on American McGee's Alice... problem is I haven't played it and can't seem to find a copy for Mac OS in Canada. [more inside]
posted by ndicecco
on Nov 3, 2008 -
15 answers
What is wrong with suggesting that African-American children do not benefit from their parents telling them about the infamous "3 strikes against them as a Black person?" [more inside]
posted by InterestedInKnowing
on Oct 13, 2008 -
37 answers
Can anybody recommend some traditional black gospel recordings? [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd
on Sep 30, 2008 -
25 answers
I'm reading Richard Ford's A multitude of sins short stories collection, and I find it rather dull... (less powerful Raymond carver to me) but it seems that he's considered as a "master of the short story" (Esquire), "one of the country's best writers" (San Francisco chronicle)... Could you give me elements to modify my judgement ?
posted by nicolin
on Aug 10, 2008 -
8 answers
I want to buy a sink for my bathroom. The sink I want is an American Standard. The toilet I already bought is a Kohler. Both are listed as white, but I can't tell if the whites match. Any one know a good resource for checking this out? I could go to the Depot, but they don't have exactly the sink I'm looking for, so I will probably have to do a internet faith order.
posted by Davidissimo
on Aug 1, 2008 -
6 answers
Complete longshot, but can anyone tell me which TV show this is? [more inside]
posted by hnnrs
on Jul 18, 2008 -
7 answers
Farmacias mexicanas: Cuéntenme de los requísitos para ser farmacista en DF. (How to legally become a pharmacist in Mexico?) [more inside]
posted by mynameismandab
on Jul 16, 2008 -
2 answers
How stupid are these surveys about American stupidity? [more inside]
posted by Weebot
on Jul 8, 2008 -
30 answers
Some colleagues want to set up a voicemail system in the US for a small tech company in Australia and we need some intelligent, welcoming American female voices that sound at ease with technical jargon to do our answering messages. Any adult age. Slight accents ok. I haven't really been impressed with the sound of professional voice models - they're a bit too slick for our image. Any other suggestions? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz
on May 20, 2008 -
13 answers
HEY AMERICANS! What would be a good gift from a Canadian? [more inside]
posted by joelf
on May 2, 2008 -
63 answers
Our bodies are shameful because the Puritans told us so: Yea or Nay? [more inside]
posted by reebear
on May 1, 2008 -
33 answers
Group of American tourists going to Europe. We need a mobile phone solution to stay in touch with each other. [more inside]
posted by Dec One
on Apr 9, 2008 -
17 answers
What literature is written about Spain or the experience of living in Spain by American authors? [more inside]
posted by mizrachi
on Apr 6, 2008 -
17 answers
I am a Canadian who worked for two months in the NJ last year. How do I sort out my taxes in the US? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace
on Mar 30, 2008 -
13 answers
NPR-story-with-little-to-go-on-filter: Several years ago, I heard a radio story involving a tribal election in which one candidate was represented as being for re-investing funds in the tribe, while another was for direct payments to tribe members. An tribe member, interviewed, said he'd vote for the latter, although even he didn't think it was best for the tribe or for him in the long term -- because he wanted the cash. [more inside]
posted by amtho
on Mar 18, 2008 -
9 answers
I am involved in branding a "company" that has a casino, theater and hotel as part of its assets. Part of the brand development is naming. The company is located in Northern New Mexico (Espanola – which, I've been informed is a leading provide of Black tar heroin!). Anyway, I'm looking for recommendations for reference books or even novels that focus on that area/culture and might spark some inspiration for names. The "company" is actually a Native American tribe or Pubelo that is known for its Black pottery.
posted by pmaxwell
on Mar 14, 2008 -
7 answers
I think I may be a British citizen by descent. What now? [more inside]
posted by SemiSophos
on Mar 14, 2008 -
11 answers
What's the name of that American TV show where a woman draped the American flag into a stunning dress without cutting it, and did the photo shoot inside Grand Central Station? [more inside]
posted by russ9595
on Mar 11, 2008 -
3 answers
I'm invited to an Indian friend's 5 year wedding anniversary party (both he and his wife are Indian). What would be a suitable, perhaps traditional, yet inexpensive present to bring? [more inside]
posted by zaphod
on Feb 20, 2008 -
9 answers
Looking for a good book that gives an overview of the African American experience in the United States. It should be readable, engaging, but also informative. [more inside]
posted by allthewhile
on Feb 18, 2008 -
12 answers
Who sings the version of "Someone to Watch Over Me" on the latest episode of This American Life? It is incorrectly credited to, uh, Sting, on the TAL website. [more inside]
posted by dbarefoot
on Feb 18, 2008 -
3 answers