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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I've noticed that the bog-standard off the rack/department store menswear items (button-up shirts, slacks, etc) from UK brands bought in the UK tends to fit me wildly better then their counterparts in the US. I have to alter them a lot less and they just hang off my body better. I'm wondering if there's a technical/fashion-nerd reason for this and if so, what should I be looking for in the US department store brands to get this same effect?
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posted by The Whelk
on Mar 3, 2013 -
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How can I find a lawyer or similar professional with experience in applying for EEA Family Permits in the UK, while I am still living in the US?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2013 -
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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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Where can I find information about US-British relations between the War of 1812 and WWI?
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posted by jefficator
on Dec 21, 2012 -
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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 -
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Someone I just met has suggested getting married for me to get UK citizenship and her to get US citizenship. Is this insane?
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posted by slartibartfast
on Sep 16, 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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I'm seeking recommendations for tax consultants in the UK, or in the US, or maybe both, to figure out where I need to pay taxes.
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posted by olinerd
on Jun 19, 2012 -
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After months of rambling on the wonders of waffles to my UK housemates, I was gifted the best present ever...
a waffle maker! I am desperate to make this thing work. Need electrical advice.
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posted by iamkimiam
on Jan 12, 2012 -
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J-1 visa advice! Help me get from the UK to the US for an internship without spending ALL my funding before I reach American soil…
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posted by dumdidumdum
on Jan 7, 2012 -
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I bought some clothes online from a store based in the UK, shipped to the US. Is this surprise customs/duty/shipping charge normal?
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posted by ghostbikes
on Dec 22, 2011 -
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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 -
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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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UK (and especially London) folks, where should a returning US labor union staffer work in the UK? I’ll be returning to London (location non-negotiable) early next year after almost ten years in the US. I left the UK soon after I graduated (I’ve never held a career job there), and I’ve worked as a labor union staffer in the US, working my way up to positions with a good deal of strategic and management responsibility, but I'm absolutely open to a change...
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posted by crabintheocean
on Oct 10, 2011 -
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Does anybody know a good immigration lawyer in NYC to help facilitate a visa application process for a move to the UK?
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posted by beisny
on Sep 9, 2011 -
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What is the cheapest reliable way to mail a book (about 10" x 12" x 1") from the continental USA to the UK?
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posted by endless_forms
on Aug 29, 2011 -
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We're moving back to the UK (London) from the US (SoCal) in a few months. What would you stock up on if you were us? Much more detail about our tastes and situation inside...
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posted by crabintheocean
on Jul 28, 2011 -
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Asking for my friend. My friend is finishing her associate's degree in a creative field in May, but is not sure of whether she should look for a job right away, or accept her admittance to a prestigious and high-profile exchange program at a foreign university. Oh, and she knows about the flipping-a-coin trick so that won't work.
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posted by tickingclock
on Apr 15, 2011 -
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I'm in the UK, and will be giving a pre-recorded video conference presentation remotely next month in the US. What is the deliverable I should be aiming for (YouTube link, QuickTime video, PDF with MP3, something else?) and what is the easiest, most hassle-free way of creating and delivering it?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2011 -
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I'm considering the idea of moving (from Australia) to either the UK or USA for a PhD, but I'm worried about whether my significant other will be able to find work. Just how bad is the jobs situation over there?
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posted by moorooka
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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Does a service exist that will allow me to purchase things overseas that aren't available in the US and have them shipped to the US? Some kind of forwarding service?
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posted by tylerkaraszewski
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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Unexpected inheritance of $100,000 - $150,000 complicated by move from the US to the UK in the next year. My wife and I have never dealt with financial matters beyond credit cards and a moderate paycheck before, who do we talk to in Los Angeles/Southern California to make sure we don't screw this up?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2011 -
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What issues should I be aware of with respect to buying a PS3 in the UK and then eventually bringing it back to the US?
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posted by undercoverhuwaaah
on Nov 2, 2010 -
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So, my awesome great aunt passed away, and she left me a bequest! It's coming this week. Snowflake: She was Canadian, I am an American citizen resident in the UK. It's a Canadian cheque, how long will it take to clear and will I have to pay US or UK tax on it, or both?
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posted by By The Grace of God
on Oct 18, 2010 -
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Long term American ex-pat with question regarding foreign state pensions.
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posted by Mutant
on Oct 11, 2010 -
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Two part question. Would like to access US only websites from the UK (like Pandora) through a VPN service (currently using HotSpot Shield, don't like the ad's). Would also like to use VPN service whilst still being able to access UK only websites like iPlayer at the same time (in another browser or tab). Willing to pay.
posted by nam3d
on Oct 1, 2010 -
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Help me get a care package of "Only in America" type stuff for some friends in Scotland.
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posted by arishaun
on Sep 27, 2010 -
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I am a US graduate student, accepted into a graduate program in the UK. I have been having significant problems getting my UK Visa processed. I'm wondering if this is typical, and if I should be worried about my chances of going to the UK being jeopardized as a result of these difficulties?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Sep 5, 2010 -
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Europeans using PayPal to bill customers in the U.S. or U.K., can you help me? I want to bill for services using PayPal, and then transfer the money to my Greek bank account. Greece uses the Euro. I'd like to bill in dollars for my U.S. clients, but I'm a PayPal newbie as far as receiving funds is concerned. Is there something that I should know about fees or ... um ... anything, really. I don't even know what I don't know! Any tips/advice will be helpful; don't assume it's too minor. :)
posted by taz
on Aug 25, 2010 -
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An American guy and a Dutch gal met in Europe, got married in Vegas and now live in the UK. Looking for first person information from other multinational couples residing in a third country regarding taxation.
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posted by Mutant
on May 2, 2010 -
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I’ve been living in London for the past 6 months, and somehow the US tax deadline escaped my radar until now. Help!
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posted by Danah_78
on Apr 14, 2010 -
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In Australia, to be a chiropractic you need to study
formal chiropractic degrees (Bachelors and Masters at least) and do years of pracs that are pretty similar to other medical courses. Chiropractic is also recognised as a Skilled Profession under Australian immigration, and are generally considered amongst the same league as physiotherapy and other musculo-skeletal therapists. However, in the US and the UK, chiropractics are often considered quacks and charlatans. Why the huge discrepancies?
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posted by divabat
on Apr 2, 2010 -
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I'm in the UK and want to download a free app that is only available through the US iTunes/App Store. I have memberships of both the UK and US iTunes stores, but unfortunately the credit card on my US account has expired. When it comes to the point at which I download the app (on either the computer or the phone) it asks for an updated credit card. If I could convince someone to "lend" me their iTunes login details for a short while, even if there was no money on their card, would this work? Anyone tried this or willing to help?
posted by skylar
on Oct 3, 2009 -
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US Friend would like to send UK Friend some money (lets say $100, but could be more). How to best do this so UK Friend gets the most she can out of the money?
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posted by sandra_s
on Sep 27, 2009 -
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I want to deposit a UK check (written for £) into my bank account. Will this be a problem? Will they hold it for a ridiculous period of time? I assume they'll charge me a conversion fee, but how much? (I searched my bank's website and found nothing, thus I ask Mefi.)
posted by sdn
on Jul 5, 2009 -
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