We're getting married in a civil ceremony in London, UK this autumn and I have a couple of questions about dealing with the registrar.
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posted by prune
on Mar 18, 2013 -
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Is there a way (a macro perhaps?) to change the spellings and punctuation in a Microsoft Word document (.docx) from "American" style to "British" (or should I say, 'British') style in one fell swoop?
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posted by dhens
on Mar 11, 2013 -
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We're headed to England for Christmas. The plan is to fly into Birmingham and then use Stratford-upon-Avon as a home base (there are two productions that we want to see at the RSC). Are we crazy to consider renting a car and driving in England?
Pros = We'll be able to drive to other locations we want to visit; we'll be able to get to supermarkets to stock our vacation rental.
Cons = December weather (snow? ice?)? Driving a manual (will renting an automatic be cost prohibitve?)? Most importantly: driving on the left?
Thoughts? Advice?
posted by tmharris65
on Feb 16, 2013 -
25 answers
The
Wikipedia page on statistics about rape shows a very high crime rate for countries like UK, US and Australia in stark contrast to, say, India. The gap can't be explained simply by under-reporting, as that exists in all these countries (even assuming different rates of under-reporting). Is it because these countries have different definitions of rape? Or something else?
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posted by vidur
on Jan 13, 2013 -
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I have an iPhone 5 purchased unlocked in the UK. I travel regularly to the US for 1-2 weeks at a time, often in situations where WiFi is not an option, and would like to be able to buy a pre-paid US SIM primarily for data. Now that the iPhone 5 has been out for a few months, has anyone finally gotten onboard with pre-paid nanoSIMs for the 5? Or is cutting down a regular SIM still the only option?
posted by olinerd
on Dec 19, 2012 -
3 answers
I want to make a web-page which will track if UK political parties' election manifesto promises once they are in power. I don't want to devote my life or income to this and i'm only doing it because i think i ought to=i am lazy. Comments? Suggestions? Need to know? Sarcasm? Thanks^_^
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posted by maiamaia
on Oct 6, 2012 -
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Is there a way to ship perfume and nail polish abroad from the UK? People are telling me there isn't but I don't quite believe them.
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posted by neilb449
on Sep 28, 2012 -
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I'd like to work in London but I have no idea where to start! I'm a British citizen, age 30, but I've grown up in Australia. I'm looking for any kind of work that pays the bills. Policy work would be especially nice (I have some experience there) but temping/office jobs would be fine too. Can you recommend me some agencies and websites where I can start, and also any other hints and tips for first-timers to the London/UK job market!
Thank you!
posted by EatMyHat
on Sep 26, 2012 -
5 answers
Moving to England! Help us make our UK renting experience go as smoothly as possible.
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posted by harujion
on Aug 29, 2012 -
16 answers
If I got someone else (in the UK) to assemble my computer from the various components I've bought, how much should I expect to pay?
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posted by mr_silver
on Aug 7, 2012 -
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What should I wear for my job interview. Difficulty: UK, technical position at an academic institution.
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posted by penguinicity
on Aug 6, 2012 -
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Asking for a friend: I'm a student nurse, what resources are available to help me gain a better understanding of cardiology?
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posted by rubyrudy
on Jul 17, 2012 -
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Maths (math) people of the US: I need your help in working out if certain British conventions would be understood or standard in the US classroom.
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posted by cincinnatus c
on Jul 10, 2012 -
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Two guys travelling by bike through England/Scotland from mid-July to mid-August, but no definite plan. What to see and do?
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posted by ar0n
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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We're passing through London at the end of August (post-Olympics) for a couple of days on our way back from Ireland. We leave London on a Wednesday at 9pm from Heathrow terminal 1. I have questions about airports for our arrival in the UK.
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posted by ShooBoo
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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UK specific iPhone/SIM question: I need to activate my old iPhone 3GS 16gB, preferably without my own SIM. I am giving it to my nephew as a games device, not to use as a phone. I have reset and now it insists on a SIM.
1. are there workarounds so I don't have to buy a SIM, activate it then throw SIM away?
2 This was my O2 UK phone [on a company contract], so if you know anything about the iPhone elsewhere, it probably won't apply.
3. If the answer to the above is 'jailbreak it', can I use iTunes after?
4. if the answer is 'use your old SIM just for activation', will this link it to iTunes in some way? Bear in mind, I still use my SIM in my newer phone [actually purchased more recently, but an 8gB 3GS in reality. Yes, I know...]
Cheers
John
posted by dash_slot-
on Jun 6, 2012 -
3 answers
Please recommend your favourite in-ear/earbud noise-cancelling headphones with an iPod/iPhone control and mic.
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posted by ellieBOA
on May 1, 2012 -
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Is late May into June an OK time to visit London? (I'd like to avoid the peak travel season and wading through crowds of tourists and students on holiday.)
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posted by eeby
on Mar 31, 2012 -
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UK Art Supply filter: I'm an artist in New York, ordering supplies for a project that I will be doing in London next week. I'm trying to order online from UK-based websites as much as possible and have the supplies delivered to the work site, rather than shipping from the US. There are a few things that I'm having a hard time finding... particularly certain kinds of
tape.
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posted by D.Billy
on Mar 3, 2012 -
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I'm very angry about what's happening in the UK right now, including-but-not-limited-to: the unnecessarily savage and unequal budget cuts, the privatisation of our education, health and police systems, the scapegoating of vulnerable groups and the dishonesty and cynicism of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians involved.
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posted by Kirn
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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UK tenant adivce-filter: Stuck with a "dangerous" boiler that perhaps isn't, between estate agents, mistrusting landlord and two different gas/heating companies. How do we keep ourselves safe (and warm)?
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posted by menialjoy
on Feb 26, 2012 -
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Two-fold UK banking question: Will HSBC charge me to close my account? What UK bank(s) would you recommend to a postgraduate student?
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posted by Partario
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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I am looking to buy a decent flat cap. Something well-made, with traditional quality and material but not necessarily traditional in style.
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posted by MuffinMan
on Jan 7, 2012 -
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Watched the UK film "Fish Tank" the other night and I'm looking for similar movies. Movies dealing w/ or featuring prominently the lives of those in social housing. Suggestions? Thank you in advance.
posted by mwhyte72
on Dec 2, 2011 -
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I want to put a film club together. Looking for ideas and advice on things I should prepare for.
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posted by heartofglass
on Nov 30, 2011 -
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In my Internet peregrinations I came across this:
'In 2010 there were 32,788 road deaths in the USA (Source: DfT). This equates to 10.6 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 3.1 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2010.'. I am trying to equate these statistics with relevant land areas vs population.
posted by lungtaworld
on Nov 29, 2011 -
11 answers
Which is the best way to certify a copy of my UK passport in Los Angeles?
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posted by Bwithh
on Oct 31, 2011 -
7 answers
Please tell me exactly what I need to do to catch up on filing the tax returns that I didn’t complete for the last 4 years as a US citizen living abroad.
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posted by cilantro
on Oct 14, 2011 -
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Are there any skillsets for which a consultant in the UK could charge £500 an hour?
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posted by tel3path
on Oct 13, 2011 -
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I need recommendations for international call cards, Calling from the Netherlands to the UK, that can be purchased in the UK(or Ireland)
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posted by MarvinJ
on Sep 21, 2011 -
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Near the end of Jeffrey Archer's First Among Equals, the Queen has dinner with the four lead characters and proposes....something! What she proposes is deliberately left unsaid, but it seems to be some sort of change to UK's political or monarchy system.
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posted by FfejL
on Aug 28, 2011 -
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I need a picture of a typical 80's Essex Man's car. I refuse to believe there are no pictures of this online.
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posted by Helga-woo
on Aug 19, 2011 -
10 answers
Why doesn't Apple allow me to export my SMS messages to a file on my PC [3GS UK O2 iphone]?
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posted by dash_slot-
on Aug 12, 2011 -
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Londoners: Is November a bad time of year to begin a job hunt in your city? (Over and above the difficulties already imposed by the current financial situation, that is.)
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posted by tuckshopdilettante
on Aug 4, 2011 -
13 answers
What has your experience been with regaining US Citizenship after voluntarily renouncing it? Wiki and word of mouth says previous citizens would be welcome...mostly...
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posted by talljamal
on Jul 20, 2011 -
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Moving to London: What are the simplest & quickest ways to obtain a proof of address letter?
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posted by snarkle
on Jul 7, 2011 -
13 answers
Why are turn signal controls on the right side of the steering wheel in New Zealand, but on the left side in the United States and the UK?
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posted by fremen
on Jul 6, 2011 -
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I'm moving countries in 30 days and I am freaking out (to put it mildly). How can I make the most of the time left in my home country and prepare for the new one - while not being mean to my partner or my family?
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posted by teststrip
on Jul 2, 2011 -
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How do I start a new private limited company in the UK and then start a new business banking account for it?
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posted by asymptotic
on Jun 21, 2011 -
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This morning I was hit by a bus while cycling to work. I'm not badly hurt but currently in hospital waiting to have my shoulder checked and cuts cleaned out. I'm in London, England.
The bus driver was 100% to blame. The police have taken a statement from me and I have two phone numbers from witnesses. What should I be doing now to make sure I receive adequate compensation and the driver is dealt with appropriately?
posted by ascullion
on Jun 13, 2011 -
12 answers
I need a cheap, dependable car with a tiny engine in the UK. I have never purchased a car in this country before. What should I look for and where should I look?
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posted by cilantro
on Jun 7, 2011 -
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I am an obsessive worrier. I've just booked short-notice tickets to spend a week with friends in London. I know where my towel is, but that's about it. Help me do this without losing my shit over the many other small things I need to figure out.
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posted by badgermushroomSNAKE
on May 18, 2011 -
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I'm trying to find an article about the excavation of the remains of a medieval noblewoman who was voluntarily sealed in a room in an abbey. The link was in a UK archaeological publication. It was posted to the blue some time in the last year or so.
posted by Graygorey
on May 13, 2011 -
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