Is this possible to search for (or prove the absence of) my Grandmother's Irish birth certificate and Irish citizenship from the comfort of my own armchair in the US, ideally inexpensively? [more inside]
posted by zippy on Nov 25, 2009 - 15 answers

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.? [more inside]
posted by 1001 questions on Oct 25, 2009 - 4 answers

My airline miles are expiring: What awesome, unusual events are happening in the continental US November through January? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide on Oct 15, 2009 - 8 answers

What difficulties/expenses should I expect in shipping a caravan from the US to Melbourne Australia? [more inside]
posted by newpotato on Oct 9, 2009 - 2 answers

My I-94W visa waiver, given to me at the US border, was not collected when I crossed back into Canada. Will this be a problem if I want to come back? [more inside]
posted by randomination on Oct 6, 2009 - 11 answers

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 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

Help me send my friend in Ireland some very American things. [more inside]
posted by cobain_angel on Sep 27, 2009 - 31 answers

How destructive are current U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals relative to their maximum levels? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on Sep 26, 2009 - 8 answers

My husband and I are U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Are we required to file for divorce in Canada because we're legal residents there? If it's permissible to file in either country, anyone know of pro's or con's for either choice? [more inside]
posted by otfence on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers

Which 3G USB key/stick thingy should my Mom buy if she wants to be able to use it in Australia and the US? She'll probably want a prepaid solution in both countries rather than a plan.
posted by obiwanwasabi on Sep 14, 2009 - 7 answers

What are the best hostels in the U.S. and Canada? [more inside]
posted by smackfu on Sep 12, 2009 - 17 answers

How would a more qualified person refute my dumb legal theory regarding the death penalty? [more inside]
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 on Aug 27, 2009 - 18 answers

How to calculate the stats for the "Average" US citizen? And does it mean anything? [more inside]
posted by kandinski on Aug 26, 2009 - 15 answers

Why do cans of beans usually come in 19 fluid ounce cans in Canada, and 15 ounce cans in the US? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Aug 20, 2009 - 11 answers

On September 29, 2008, Nora Dannehy was appointed Special Prosecutor by Attorney General Michael Mukasey to direct the criminal probe into the 2006 firings of nine U.S attorneys. According to the Law Blog in the WSJ, she was to turn in her report in 60 days. Obviously that didn't happen. The most recent news I can find is about her interview with Karl Rove on May 15, 2009. Anyone know more than this?
posted by SLOHands on Aug 12, 2009 - 2 answers

Question about transit without US visa at JFK, and alternate options. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Aug 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Are contractors and salaried workers being affected differently by the slow economy, specifically in the IT industry? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Aug 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Can I use a U.S. based web server to gain a U.S. ip address for a computer located outside the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 7 answers

I didn't get into grad school, but instead of vast disappointment, I feel like I dodged a bullet. Sigh, another question for someone who wants a fulfilling job, preferably not in the US, in the midst of an economic meltdown. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 27, 2009 - 9 answers

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

Which is the best book for a reasonably in-depth introduction to American politics and particularly the workings of The White House? [more inside]
posted by logicalsequence on Jul 6, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I get a package forwarded to me from the US? [more inside]
posted by Nish ton on Jul 6, 2009 - 10 answers

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

Have you ever successfully brought French cheeses into the US? Did you declare them, or not? Also, seeking recommendations on the raw milk cheeses I shouldn't miss, and wrapping/packing advice.
posted by CunningLinguist on Jun 30, 2009 - 23 answers

If I want to live in the UK ten or fifteen years down the road, what do I do to improve my marketability as a skilled worker or immigrant now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Is a Health Canada card considered government issued photo ID? [more inside]
posted by ascetic on May 5, 2009 - 29 answers

What events should an internet start-up attend in the US and in Europe in order to get know and gain recognition? [more inside]
posted by remcobron on Apr 23, 2009 - 1 answer

Is there a single resource that I can read to get an undertanding of the USian "money culture"? As a European, I am puzzled by many things I read aroung the Internets about the way personal finance appears to be handled in the US. [more inside]
posted by themel on Apr 9, 2009 - 46 answers

Any ideas on a route (and some great points of interest) for some Italian visitors to take from Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Fargo, ND? It'll be their first time in the U.S. and would like to see as much as possible. [more inside]
posted by whiskey point on Apr 6, 2009 - 11 answers

[USA] Best chances to become a foriegn service worker? I want to apply, I've alreadly gotten the study guide, but beyond studying and being open minded of the people I'd be dealing with, I don't really know how to prepare. [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 on Mar 29, 2009 - 2 answers

My Greek uncle has been deported from the US for overstaying his visa last year by one month. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by ooklala on Mar 23, 2009 - 12 answers

What can I expect from a US border guard if I go into the USA from Canada carrying packages of things I've sold on ebay to mail in the USA? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Mar 23, 2009 - 7 answers

My husband has been offered a great job in New York and we're looking to move out there in September (we're both British citizens currently living in the UK). He'll be on a work visa and I'll only have residence rights - can I work as self-employed, or freelance for a UK company, without a work visa? [more inside]
posted by hibbersk on Mar 19, 2009 - 2 answers

What's the most interesting thing or place you've seen or experienced on a road trip in the US?
posted by EnormousTalkingOnion on Mar 16, 2009 - 54 answers

How much can I save by using off peak electricity in the US? How does this compare to those in Europe? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Mar 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me find this travel commentary! [more inside]
posted by jefficator on Mar 2, 2009 - 2 answers

What was a "Modern European Hotel" in the US in 1920? [more inside]
posted by tnygard on Mar 2, 2009 - 6 answers

Economics newb asks: how does a consumer-based economy generate wealth? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Feb 11, 2009 - 17 answers

Question about a US/Canadian citizen moving to Canada. [more inside]
posted by jschu on Feb 5, 2009 - 7 answers

Australian (and U.S.) Mental Health/Legal Filter. Can you just go and talk your GP into having someone put through a psychiatric evaluation? [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Feb 1, 2009 - 14 answers

How can a homeless person who has been injured (stabbed, for instance) expect to be treated at a U.S. city hospital with no money or health insurance? Surely they wouldn't let him bleed to death? And if they do turn him away, what are his options?
posted by Sully on Feb 1, 2009 - 21 answers

I was born in the US, lived in Canada for ten years, and moved back to the States last year. While I was in Canada, I built up a solid credit rating- I had two credit cards, an unsecured line of credit with low interest (7%) and overdraft protection on my checking account up to $3,500. At one point when I was underemployed I built up some credit card debt, but I payed it off. Last year, when I moved back to the US for grad school, I got into a bad pattern of leaning on my credit cards and low-interest line of credit to pay for moving and start up expenses. This June, the world financial collapse coincided with one of my own- I was employed super part time, was making around $750 a month and was struggling to pay rent and buy $20 worth of groceries a week. I just couldn't pay my debt, and I paid very minimally, then not at all. I know I probably should have called the bank and tried to work something out, but what can I say- I panicked and froze. Currently, my total debt load is $14,000 on the line of credit, $3,700 on the overdraft and $1,400 on my Visa. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2009 - 6 answers

does anyone know any art schools in america that are in warmer climes ? [more inside]
posted by sgt.serenity on Jan 11, 2009 - 22 answers

Are there any organizations directly supporting something analogous to a North American Union that people can join at a grassroots level? If not, what's the most integrationist? [more inside]
posted by StrikeTheViol on Jan 9, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm a US/Canadian citizen moving to the US by car with personal items (clothing, books, computers) accompanying me, via Michigan boarder crossing - Any tips and advice on how to declare my personal goods, Boarder Official communication, etc? Thanks
posted by strangelove on Dec 31, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I access playstation US store overseas via playstation 3 console? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi on Dec 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Is it possible to find casual work in Hawaii in a financial or accounting field... without a visa? [more inside]
posted by osloheart on Dec 20, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I find blog entries / articles with recommendations on how the Obama administration can use the internet to govern? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Dec 4, 2008 - 2 answers