Group of American tourists going to Europe. We need a mobile phone solution to stay in touch with each other.
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posted by Dec One
on Apr 9, 2008 -
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What literature is written about Spain or the experience of living in Spain by American authors?
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posted by mizrachi
on Apr 6, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by amtho
on Mar 18, 2008 -
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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 -
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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?
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posted by russ9595
on Mar 11, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by zaphod
on Feb 20, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by allthewhile
on Feb 18, 2008 -
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Help me think of some fun gifts American for a friend studying abroad in Italy.
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posted by Kudos
on Nov 18, 2007 -
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Are there any Native American stories or legends or beliefs about the deceased coming back as horses? Possibly as spirit animals?
posted by Jacen
on Nov 2, 2007 -
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Best place for outdoor seating late afternoon drinks around Vallejo or American Canyon California?
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posted by tonci
on Oct 3, 2007 -
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American Football Filter: Why do pro and college teams almost always carry both a punter and a separate place/field-goal kicker?
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posted by bardic
on Oct 1, 2007 -
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I'm an American traveling to Cuba legally (under a general license). What are the restrictions on what I can/cannot bring back into the U.S.?
posted by cookie googleman
on Sep 17, 2007 -
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How can I figure out a musical interlude I heard this morning on Weekend America?
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posted by msali
on Sep 1, 2007 -
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I am trying to identify a painting. It was by a 20th century American painter whose name escapes me. It was of a suburban landscape and slightly Hopperish.
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posted by Kiwi
on Aug 19, 2007 -
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My friend is an American considering taking his family to Montreal for a year. Can his five-year-old attend school?
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posted by medpt
on Jul 30, 2007 -
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Quotefilter: Need both source and text from a historical story I once read for a sermon/homily this weekend. The story concerned a Native American who was shown a church by a missionary, and the Native American responded to the effect of "why do you keep God in a building?" That's all of the detail I have, and my Google-fu is failing me on this one ....
posted by Gingercat
on Jul 12, 2007 -
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Irish and Northerners: Tell me your reflections on religious programming on present-day RTE TV and Radio?
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posted by parmanparman
on May 29, 2007 -
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What are some good American Indian (or "Native American") blogs or community politics/culture/what-have-you discussion sites?
posted by _sirmissalot_
on May 7, 2007 -
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What imperishable, edible, uniquely American treats might a New Zealander find irresistable?
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posted by dudiggy
on Mar 5, 2007 -
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In the next couple of months I am going to start flying frequently (probably weekly) between Chicago and New York and Chicago and DC. I am currently a member of US Airways Dividend Miles, but they don't have enough flexibility in flight schedules for me. I am trying to decide whether to sign with United or American (I'd like to stick to one airline whenever possible to get status, and I'll likely pick up their credit card as well). So, I'd love to hear feedback on the two programs: which treat their customers better, which have more perks (more upgrade availability), etc. Thanks in advance!
posted by jules1651
on Mar 4, 2007 -
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Why do some people say "anyways"? I notice Mayor Bloomberg always says it. He may be the mayor of NYC and a billionaire media mogul, but he sounds like he never opened a book in his life. I know he's from Boston, but I don't believe this is a regional thing.
posted by wfc123
on Feb 9, 2007 -
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How can I stay awake during the Super Bowl tonight, whilst watching in Europe (game kicks off just before midnight our time)
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posted by pettins
on Feb 4, 2007 -
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What works of fiction are most firmly embedded in the American cultural consciousness? That is, what books are most frequently alluded to or drawn from in popular culture and daily life?
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posted by zadermatermorts
on Jan 30, 2007 -
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In "What Did I Do to Feel So Black and Blue," what does Louis Armstrong mean when he sings, "Cold empty bed / Springs hurt my head / Feels like old Ned"?
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posted by josh
on Dec 6, 2006 -
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I'm working on a research paper on 19th century American Art, more specifically Gilbert Stuart's portrait "George Washington on Dorchester Heights' done in 1806....and I've hit a wall. I'm trying to find any information on Stuart's motivation behind depicting George Washington next to a giant horse's rump and I can't seem to locate any official (or unofficial) sources that address that.
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posted by eatcake
on Dec 4, 2006 -
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Language/Dialect-filter: In search of "authentic" Southern (American) accents...
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posted by ibeji
on Oct 11, 2006 -
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What movies or documentaries have good scenes that could help me demonstrate important topics surrounding the American Revolution? I teach 8th grade.
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posted by allthewhile
on Sep 29, 2006 -
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I have searched and searched online for American Indian art to no avail. More specifically - I'm looking for the kind of bold clip art (thick lines) or logo-type of art associated or signifying with each of the following: Shawnee, Lakotas, Iroquois, Ojibwe, Cahokia, Cherokee - animal art is fine as well. Are there any symbols of the same type of art that might relate to law or justice??. Am I looking for something that doesn't exist? Thanks in advance for any help!!!
posted by Jujee
on Aug 21, 2006 -
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Need High-Res image of one particular Dawes Roll page. I have a low-res image, but I can't read some of the words. Longish story within.
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posted by vanoakenfold
on Aug 12, 2006 -
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How to woo a Scottish/Irish boy.. are there tricks or sexual customs I should know? What is he used to from the local girls?
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posted by cior
on Jul 18, 2006 -
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In general, how do non-American men view American women? Repressed, promiscuous, intelligent, arrogant, superficial, attractive, aggressive, etc.
posted by notcomputersavvy06
on Mar 10, 2006 -
56 answers
