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Converting a US-formatted Microsoft Word document to UK formatting?

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? [more inside]
posted by dhens on Mar 11, 2013 - 7 answers

 

Why Does Ready To Wear Mensware From The UK Fit Me Better Than US Stuff?

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? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Mar 3, 2013 - 6 answers

Small claims in the US from the UK?

How can I file a small claims court claim in Philadelphia when I am in the UK? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 15, 2013 - 3 answers

Seeking professional UK immigration advice while living in the US

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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 19, 2013 - 3 answers

Educate me on these crime statistics

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? [more inside]
posted by vidur on Jan 13, 2013 - 32 answers

Transatlantic Victorians

Where can I find information about US-British relations between the War of 1812 and WWI? [more inside]
posted by jefficator on Dec 21, 2012 - 4 answers

Prepaid SIM for iPhone 5 in the US?

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

What are my options for getting a U.K. visa?

I'm a U.S. Citizen and want to get a U.K. Visa, but I have to keep my U.S. job. What are my best options? [more inside]
posted by thepalephantom on Sep 27, 2012 - 15 answers

Where can I buy those huge American Army duffel bags in the UK?

Where can I buy those huge American Army duffel bags in the UK? [more inside]
posted by rinsemedown on Sep 19, 2012 - 11 answers

Should we have a greencard wedding in Vegas?

Someone I just met has suggested getting married for me to get UK citizenship and her to get US citizenship. Is this insane? [more inside]
posted by slartibartfast on Sep 16, 2012 - 41 answers

Getting my math(s) right.

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. [more inside]
posted by cincinnatus c on Jul 10, 2012 - 15 answers

Can you recommend a tax consultant for an American ex-pat in the UK?

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. [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Jun 19, 2012 - 2 answers

How do I get to waffles from here?

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. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jan 12, 2012 - 34 answers

Don't ask me, I'm just the intern...

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… [more inside]
posted by dumdidumdum on Jan 7, 2012 - 6 answers

Burned once more by my online shopping habit

I bought some clothes online from a store based in the UK, shipped to the US. Is this surprise customs/duty/shipping charge normal? [more inside]
posted by ghostbikes on Dec 22, 2011 - 15 answers

Help me certify a copy of my Brit passport in LA!

Which is the best way to certify a copy of my UK passport in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Bwithh on Oct 31, 2011 - 7 answers

Please help me file US tax returns while abroad

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. [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Oct 14, 2011 - 1 answer

Potential jobs in London?

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... [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Oct 10, 2011 - 7 answers

How to avoid import taxes on a parcel from the US to the UK.

How to avoid import taxes on a parcel from the US to the UK. [more inside]
posted by rinsemedown on Sep 15, 2011 - 12 answers

UK Immigration Lawyer in NYC

Does anybody know a good immigration lawyer in NYC to help facilitate a visa application process for a move to the UK? [more inside]
posted by beisny on Sep 9, 2011 - 2 answers

Whaddaya mean there's no international book rate?

What is the cheapest reliable way to mail a book (about 10" x 12" x 1") from the continental USA to the UK? [more inside]
posted by endless_forms on Aug 29, 2011 - 5 answers

kitchen nightmares - UK and US version. why is there such a huge difference in quality?

kitchen nightmares - UK and US version. why is there such a huge difference in quality? [more inside]
posted by canned polar bear on Aug 18, 2011 - 26 answers

Help us use our transatlantic move to save money on stuff!

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... [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Jul 28, 2011 - 31 answers

Why does my boss want my CV?

My boss wants a copy of my CV (resume) to give to a client. Why...? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 10, 2011 - 14 answers

How to move overseas and keep working?

Help my wife substitute new income for old across an international relocation. [more inside]
posted by Emperor SnooKloze on May 5, 2011 - 6 answers

Studying Abroad vs. Working

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. [more inside]
posted by tickingclock on Apr 15, 2011 - 1 answer

American equivalent of a royal wedding tea towel?

What tacky, uniquely American gifts/souvenirs should I bring from the US to the UK? [more inside]
posted by narcotizingdysfunction on Apr 2, 2011 - 24 answers

Please help me create a pre-recorded conference presentation and reliable delivery and display method. Thanks!

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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 26, 2011 - 2 answers

Studying overseas while married

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? [more inside]
posted by moorooka on Mar 21, 2011 - 15 answers

How do I get British things sent to the US?

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? [more inside]
posted by tylerkaraszewski on Mar 11, 2011 - 5 answers

Do I need a driver's license to re-enter the US from a visit to the UK

Do I need a driver's license to re-enter the US from a visit to the UK? [more inside]
posted by eustacescrubb on Feb 25, 2011 - 12 answers

What sort of pro can help us manage inheritance across US and UK?

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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2011 - 18 answers

PS3: Internationally Mobile?

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? [more inside]
posted by undercoverhuwaaah on Nov 2, 2010 - 5 answers

show me the money?

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? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Oct 18, 2010 - 11 answers

Are two state pensions better than one?

Long term American ex-pat with question regarding foreign state pensions. [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Oct 11, 2010 - 4 answers

How can we sell products on Amazon US without a US bank account?

How can we sell products on Amazon US without a US bank account? [more inside]
posted by runkelfinker on Oct 2, 2010 - 3 answers

VPNing Pandora whilst watching iPlayer

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 - 4 answers

"Because I care..."

Help me get a care package of "Only in America" type stuff for some friends in Scotland. [more inside]
posted by arishaun on Sep 27, 2010 - 32 answers

How can I avoid getting my UK Visa application rejected?

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? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Sep 5, 2010 - 14 answers

Help me bill via PayPal, across continents?

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 - 12 answers

Happily ever after. Until taxes, that is.

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. [more inside]
posted by Mutant on May 2, 2010 - 9 answers

Emergency tax advice: US citizen worked ½ the year in the US, ½ in the UK. Please Help!

I’ve been living in London for the past 6 months, and somehow the US tax deadline escaped my radar until now. Help! [more inside]
posted by Danah_78 on Apr 14, 2010 - 13 answers

Chiropractic Regulations Worldwide

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? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Apr 2, 2010 - 28 answers

Expat tax help

US taxes help for an expat. Recommendations for accountants in the UK? [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Mar 5, 2010 - 8 answers

Please don't explode computer.

US visiting UK, do I need an adapter or a converter for my laptop? [more inside]
posted by sepsis on Nov 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Is there a UK teasmade that will work in the U.S.?

Is there a UK teasmade that will work in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by 1001 questions on Oct 25, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I download a free US-only iPhone app from the UK

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 - 12 answers

US UK Money transfer

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? [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Sep 27, 2009 - 13 answers

I want to know what all the cities of the world are known for.

What are some major cities known for? US and UK, mostly. [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu on Jul 21, 2009 - 38 answers

UK check in US account?

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 - 12 answers

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