I need help planning a 50 minute presentation for a Holocaust remembrance day relating to the apartheid in South Africa. It will be focused on the music of South Africa, after giving some background information. Did I mention that it is for a bunch of 7th/8th graders and is happening on Wednesday?
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posted by ooklala
on Mar 8, 2008 -
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I've been considering a position in Jackson, Mississippi. The job would be fantastic and a real step-up. The folks there seem eager to have me. The problem is Mississippi. My parents and sister now live there, but pretty far south (Picayune). I live in PA and before this mostly in the Midwest. Will I fit in?
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posted by Toekneesan
on Mar 3, 2008 -
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Calling all geography sleuths - can you ID the destination from the train route described inside?
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posted by Oriole Adams
on Feb 16, 2008 -
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I am looking for a good area of South Bend, Indiana to live. I am moving for a new job (which I got thanks to mefi help!!) and am looking for apartments. I do not know the area whatsoever. I have around $700 a month to spend and need it to house two people. Any thoughts on locations and what areas to avoid? I know I can browse online but do not even know what are the better (safer) areas...
posted by snap_dragon
on Jan 20, 2008 -
4 answers
The South: from King of the Hill to Real Life™ and beyond. Help me sort out some questions I have on the nature of the South!
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posted by Lockeownzj00
on Jan 1, 2008 -
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An upper class white Southern lady says of an athlete while watching sports on TV: "Look at him, he's dark. He's like charcoal." Is that a racist comment or am I oversensitive? There were no black people in the room when the comment was made. It made me uncomfortable but I didn't say anything.
posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2007 -
51 answers
I have two months to prepare for a two month Surf/Adventure trip to Bali, what should I not forget to take and what should I absolutely not miss when I am there, within reason.
posted by kanemano
on Nov 26, 2007 -
13 answers
I'm looking for gifted children or 'child prodigies' in Asia that I could possibly get in touch with and interview but it's proving to be a little tough locating these whiz kids. Anybody got any leads?
posted by mordecai
on Nov 5, 2007 -
10 answers
I can't believe I'm going to blow a question this, but here goes:
I keep hearing this really lame hip pop track that features the artist calling out:
Whooooooooooooooooo?
Yoooooooooooooooooou!
and then some references to superman. It's stuck in my head. I can't seem to google it. I've listened to everything on the charts. Help me go to sleep.
posted by phrontist
on Sep 2, 2007 -
5 answers
Cheap flights between Ho Chi Minh and Hong Kong, one-way only. Leaving around September 16th. Any recommendations? So far the cheapest found is £199 ($407) from expedia. Are there any other cheaper airlines?
posted by oh_do_shutup
on Jul 28, 2007 -
8 answers
I've decided to try the South Beach diet. What resources should I use? There seem to be a ton out there, what worked well for you?
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posted by TheDukeofLancaster
on Jul 27, 2007 -
9 answers
Anybody have good recomendations on eating and nightlife in South Beach? Primarily interested in ceviche, cuban food, seafood, lighter fare, not really interested in Italian or big heavy meals. We have a reservation at Talula, thinking about Ola and would like to know about some of the newer places. Price does not matter. Nightlife we like loungey chill places, maybe a club one night if its worth it, not interested in sports bars, etc. Any other tips appreciated. We will be in town from a Thursday to Sunday.
posted by fumbducker
on May 3, 2007 -
7 answers
In the "Casa Bonita" episode of South Park, Jimmy tells the setup of a knock-knock joke:
-Knock-knock!
-Who's there?
-Ingmar Bergman!
-Ingmar Bergman, who?
Before he can tell us the punchline, he is literally punched-out by Cartman. So my question is, does anyone know of an existing punchline to this joke? My hunch is that the South Park guys just made this one up. And if that's the case, can anyone think of a great punchline for this setup?
posted by fac21
on Apr 15, 2007 -
16 answers
Can someone help me get a sample transcript/report card/curriculum/other literature from South African High Schools?
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posted by ORthey
on Apr 9, 2007 -
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A friend of mine from Taiwan (and living in Taiwan) wants to move to South Africa. She has no idea how to do it, though, and so I thought I'd ask the crew here for ideas! Read on for more info...
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posted by phaedrus441
on Dec 26, 2006 -
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Am I crazy for thinking of living in Durham, NC without air conditioning? Considerations: I get really really hot, have a somewhat crazy internal thermometer, I have lots of books, and I don't want to be miserable. Problem: we found a super cute house and it doesn't have AC. What to do?
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posted by fionab
on Nov 28, 2006 -
22 answers
Help me find a great place to get a Mac repaired in a few select cities in South or North Carolina.
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posted by nathancaswell
on Nov 15, 2006 -
7 answers
Is there still segregation in the South (of the U.S.)? Are there still white only establishments that still exist?
posted by pelican
on Dec 19, 2005 -
36 answers
I'm going to Savannah, GA this weekend; so what should I see (and what should I avoid?)
posted by lilboo
on Dec 6, 2005 -
13 answers
Every year at Christmas, my husband's family has a cooking contest. I don't expect to win, because Grandma is generally a lock. However, I'm a good sport and generally try to make a respectable showing. This year's theme is "appetizers with mint in them," and I am looking for tasty recipes. There's a catch though...
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posted by jennyb
on Nov 25, 2005 -
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I'm an Aussie who is going to be spending a month in northern Georgia, in the area of
Cedartown/Tallapoosa visiting his girlfriend's mother and boyfriend for Christmas.
I'm looking for cheap and interesting things to see and do in the area -the weirder the better. I'm not adverse to travelling into Atlanta.
Any advice you could give would be much appreciated!
posted by mikeybidness
on Nov 14, 2005 -
12 answers
So, on Tuesday, the Red Cross is deploying me to the gulf coast for three weeks to assist in their ongoing hurricane relief efforts there. What should I bring with me?
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posted by dersins
on Oct 28, 2005 -
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Was there ever a South Park episode that featured an Anne Frank plot or Anne Frank as a character? If so, can you tell me which episode it was and from which season? Thanks!
posted by adrober
on Sep 23, 2005 -
6 answers
BBQFilter: What's a good recipe for mustard-molasses South Carolina barbecue sauce?
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posted by willbaude
on Jul 10, 2005 -
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My girlfriend (white, both parents English) and I (dark-skinned, both parents from Sri Lanka) met an American couple in a bar (here in Australia). They seemed very adventurous, educated and intelligent but became very VERY serious when we said we planned to travel in the Southern States of the U.S., suggesting that - after dark at least - the whole area is still (and I quote) "maybe a bad idea for a mixed-race couple." Are they right?
posted by bunglin jones
on Feb 16, 2005 -
61 answers
Passport issue: Suddenly, the day before departure, I discover 2 facts. 1) South Africa requires a complete blank visa page in a passport for a tourist's entry. 2) My passport has no such pages remaining. WTF? Anyone ever hear of this before, and been barred from an entry because of it?
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posted by Goofyy
on May 28, 2004 -
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