What kind of influence do US network anchors have on the news selection and editing process? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2008 - 7 answers

I have several general (and some specific) questions about teaching high school in the U.S. [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2008 - 16 answers

US-election filter: are felons allowed to vote? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 13 answers

What really fun, random, and cheap activities can I do with a bus full of thirty 16-year olds thoughout the western USA? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 14 answers

Ok, so I'm traveling to the States from the UK for the first time and I realise that you guys tip pretty much everyone. So I need to know when to tip, who to tip and how much to tip? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 34 answers

How does the Mexican Border work? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 12 answers

Lazyweb, I need help choosing an automotive GPS navigation unit for a directionally-challenged relative. It must receive traffic updates, have an ability to remember programmed routes, and be reasonably easy to install and use. [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 11 answers

A question about Presidential power -- specifically, for the implementation of carbon reduction initiatives including a cap-and-trade system. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 12 answers

What's it like working for NASA these days? What will it be like in 5-10 years? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 21 answers

How is the English language regarded in Japanese culture? [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2007 - 16 answers

I am an American citizen. If I want to travel to Vietnam, all I need is a valid passport and visa; if I want to travel to Cuba, I either have to sign up for a special tour, be part of some pre-approved humanitarian/scientific/educational group, or be willing to break U.S. law. I know that there are extralegal ways for U.S-ians to travel to Cuba; this is not my main question. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm a Malaysian in my mid-twenties looking for non-academic opportunities to live in North America on a short-term basis. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2007 - 11 answers

Are there any statistics on what portion of the US GDP is now and historically (over the past 100 or 200 years) has been spent on luxury goods? I'll refrain from defining that term and hope that any studies referenced will do the work for me. Any international comparisons would be greatly appreciated as well.
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 2 answers

Why did Canada *not* join the American revolution? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 22 answers

Are there any current visual fact books about the United States? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2007 - 2 answers

A friend is in the US on a tourist visa (from a non-visa waiver country). He just got ticketed for driving without a license, without insurance, and with highbeams on. He'll be entering a US university as an undergrad this autumn, for which he'll convert his visa to a student visa. Could these infractions result in his being deported or being denied further visas and, later on, permanent residency status? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 15 answers

DualCitizenshipFilter: Looking for anecdotes and advice about travelling between the US & Canada, as a citizen of both. [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 19 answers

Why is the U.S. allowed to have a debt of $8,681,815,012,958.68 (according to the U.S. National Debt Clock)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 30 answers

Anyone have any suggestions for insightful, well-written books on the history of U.S. foreign relations?
posted on Dec 8, 2006 - 5 answers

How to live in Canada, work remotely in the USA in one easy step? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 9 answers

Could the United States be expelled from NATO for refusing to abide by the Geneva Conventions?
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 13 answers

PropertyFilter: Can a non-resident own a home in the United States? [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2006 - 11 answers

If I am separated from booze, the terrorists have won. [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2006 - 22 answers

Security Clearance/Foreign Service-filter: I'm thinking of a career in the Foreign Service when I get out of college (T-minus 4 years), which I am just now entering. While metafilter has had questions about this before, but my situation is am bit different (so I'm hoping the Foreign Service mefites from those threads can chime in). The most important distinction is that I'm looking to be a Security Engineering Officer, or in some other sort of engineering related role (which falls under "Management" I believe) not a diplomat. Much more after the jump... [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2006 - 12 answers

How much autonomy do States in the United states in structuring their government? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2006 - 15 answers

Good resources - print, online - on the experience of Somali immigrants to the United States? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2006 - 6 answers

How do I teach 10 or so Indonesian academics and postgraduate students how to "ace" their US Embassy visa interviews and "prep" for life in the US? Personal experiences with the US immigration process? What are some interview strategies you can pass on to my students? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2006 - 2 answers

I have some questions about dual citizenship (U.S.-Indian). [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 18 answers

What is the correct form of address for a retired vice admiral in the United Stated Navy? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2006 - 10 answers

What percentage of the world's natural resources does the united states use? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 10 answers

A few years ago, I ignored a summons to jury duty (U.S. District Court, if that's relevant). I didn't intentionally shirk my civic duty. I just completely forgot to deal with it promptly. Am I in a lot of trouble? What's the best way to handle this responsibly and avoid any unpleasant surprises?
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 10 answers

If the United States of America becomes a despotism, what sort of despotism might it be, and by what steps might we arrive there? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2005 - 23 answers

I understand that if the dollar collapses prices Americans pay for foreign goods rise, but I am wondering what other little and big consequences of a falling dollar are? What will life be like in a collapsing dollar environment? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2005 - 10 answers

What sort of guns (by model) were issued to United States soldiers in the first world war? Smaller guns in particular.
posted on Apr 26, 2005 - 10 answers

Some "Threat Level" questions: do countries have a similar system? Are other countries planning to implement such a system? Also, is the American system based on an existing model? I'm not so interested in the threat aspect of it as much as I'm interested in learning where the color-coded system originated and if it's being borrowed. This version, I'm certain, was a later iteration.
posted on Feb 1, 2005 - 5 answers

Moving from the US to Brazil- what to bring and how to send it! [more, natch]
posted on Jan 15, 2005 - 7 answers

american apparel is getting the glory, but what other t-shirt manufacturers make shirts in the US? i think there are several in LA alone, but i don' t know where to look for them.
posted on Dec 10, 2004 - 4 answers

What interest rate does the U.S. pay on the national debt, and is that number likely to change as the debt increases?
posted on Nov 4, 2004 - 3 answers

As I understand it, the US election is won by winning areas and then counting up how many wins each person got. Give or take. It's not all that important to the question.

Does anyone know if/when the actual voter figures will be released? I'd love to compare this system to a true winner-takes-all system...
posted on Nov 3, 2004 - 4 answers

Yet ANOTHER Election Night Question: What network should I be locked into on Tuesday night? I want fairness, either by straight non-partisanship or true balance, good solid analysis of what each state's results mean as we go, and some personality and banter to keep it interesting. ABC? CNN? MSNBC? FOX News? (hah. just kidding about that one.)
posted on Nov 1, 2004 - 29 answers

Can I fly from the United States to Canada without a passport?
posted on Oct 28, 2004 - 20 answers

UK immigration: My cousin (an American) is investigating ways that she can become a permanent resident or citizen of the United Kingdom. [+]
posted on Oct 26, 2004 - 14 answers

I'm flying to France from the states at the end of next month, and I'm wondering what experiences are on different carriers. [+]
posted on Oct 18, 2004 - 15 answers

Royalty-free pictures of the current U.S. administration? [mi]
posted on Sep 28, 2004 - 3 answers

US election question: The US Presidential election is being held Nov. 2, 2004. Last election was on Nov. 7th. I was confused last time and this time because I swear that I remember learning that elections are always held on the second Tuesday of November. Anyone aware of whether that second Tuesday thing is a rule, and, if so, is there some historical origin to it? If it is a rule, anyone know why the last two elections were held on the first Tuesday of November?
posted on Sep 14, 2004 - 8 answers

The United States Tennis Association's website kinda confuses me. Anyone who plays a lot of tennis wanna help me out with something? [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2004 - 3 answers

Are there any good commercial radio stations in The United States?
posted on Jul 25, 2004 - 36 answers

On the radio yesterday there was talk of forming a Spy Czar to oversee the 15 different intelligence agencies. I can name maybe 7 different intelligence agencies. What are all 15?
posted on Jul 21, 2004 - 8 answers

Why do US trains have alternating flashing lights on the front of them? [Er, that's it, I'm just curious]
posted on May 29, 2004 - 23 answers

Is there a highly recommended online international escrow service? The United States and Europe would be the locations.
posted on May 27, 2004 - 1 answers