I recently attended a National Graduate Portfolio Day for students interesting in pursuing an MFA. I had a positive response, making me feel confident about my work and its presentation. However, I am suspicious, as I haven't heard anyone telling stories that they were really chewed out or criticized by their reviewers. I actually tried to push some of my reviewers to give me negative feedback, but they were ultimately optimistic. Are these things for real, or are they just a way for schools to talk people into applying?
posted by davidriley on Nov 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Book festivals? National Book Festival? What to expect? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on Sep 25, 2009 - 4 answers

In primary/elementary schools of other countries, is it mandatory for children to sing the national anthem? [more inside]
posted by querty on Sep 16, 2009 - 66 answers

Why aren't there any national grocery chains in America? They all seem to be regional.
posted by Damn That Television on Sep 9, 2009 - 50 answers

I'm going to be in Spain RIGHT before October 12th (Fiesta Nacional de España), will anything be open? [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on Jun 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Does an EU citizen need a passport to travel between EU countries? [more inside]
posted by aelish on May 14, 2009 - 14 answers

What is the real name and historical background of "the Heritage Club” in the movie "Trading Places”? I was an undergraduate in the city of Philadelphia in the early 1970s, and completely missed this until I saw the movie.
posted by Daddysugar on Mar 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Obama's Baltimore inaugural stop: Who sang the National Anthem? [more inside]
posted by jazzkat11 on Jan 18, 2009 - 0 answers

What is the largest National debt to GDP ever held? [more inside]
posted by complience on Dec 23, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm googling without success for 2008 US National election results broken down by race, gender, education, income. etc. Any ideas?
posted by wsg on Nov 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Best way to volunteer for the national presidental campaign? In the interest of being useful to a large amount of people, let's say either side is open. [more inside]
posted by msamye on Aug 8, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I get the most out of a day visit to Zion Nat'l Park - or any parks within a ~2 hour's drive from Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted by MarkLark on Aug 5, 2008 - 11 answers

Does anyone remember "Non-Jokes" from National Lampoon magazine? [more inside]
posted by newfers on Apr 24, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me solve a bet regarding the Chevy Chase National Lampoon Vacation series [more inside]
posted by paddingtonb on Oct 10, 2007 - 10 answers

36 Hours in Yosemite: I'll be attending a conference in San Francisco and will have most of the weekend to kill. We've already booked a hotel room just outside Yosemite National Park. I plan on seeing the Giant Sequoias, and generally just driving around. There's so much to see there that only 36 hours seems like a travesty. Alas. What are some must see things there that I can enjoy at a relatively relaxed pace in my short time there?
posted by Burhanistan on Aug 4, 2007 - 9 answers

Old school techno songs identification: one remix of National Geographic, and one (mis-heard) quote. [more inside]
posted by sandking on Jun 21, 2007 - 1 answer

BroadwayFilter: Is it possible to get a non-broadway cast recording of Wicked? [more inside]
posted by Rowgun on Jun 7, 2007 - 5 answers

I need to plan a relaxing, adventurous and very frugal vacation for my GF and I in late July leaving from So-Cal. Help! [more inside]
posted by Waffle_King on May 16, 2007 - 9 answers

Here in the United States, we are fond of referencing "the American Dream." I think it is safe to say that there is a commonly and widely accepted definition of the term that, each of us, if asked, could readily provide. I've always wondered: Do people in other countries do this as well? Is there a "French Dream?" Do Swedes speak of the "the Swedish Dream?" Etc. If they do, what are they and do they differ from the American Dream?
posted by pasici on Dec 7, 2006 - 28 answers

NCAAfilter: What would have to happen for Florida to play for the national championship (football) this year?
posted by nimkip on Nov 14, 2006 - 9 answers

Where does the National Geographic get their funding from? [more inside]
posted by arrowhead on Apr 13, 2006 - 6 answers

My little brother just announced that he's seriously considering joining the National Guard. Help my family and I either a) discourage him, or b) make peace with his decision. [more inside]
posted by TurkishGolds on Mar 16, 2006 - 41 answers

Is there a website that provides a National average for various car repairs. As an example what can I expect to pay to replace an alternator? What can I expect to pay to replace a fuel pump, ect? Thank you in advance!
posted by Mckoan1 on Dec 31, 2005 - 8 answers

Did the Gov. of Louisiana ask President Bush to federalize the National Guard or not? [more inside]
posted by tsarfan on Sep 7, 2005 - 9 answers

Before I call and start yelling... [more inside]
posted by jackofsaxons on Aug 19, 2005 - 28 answers