What does the american eagle company expect from their employees?

What does the american eagle company expect from their employees?

Like for example if I was to work at an american eagle store or any retail clothing store. What would they expect from me? What should I do to prepare myself? What would make me a good representative? What kinds of skills do you need to peform your job well? What duties and task you expect from a clothing store.

you gotta push sales and credit cards... it's just like any clothing store in the mall besides that though... just stock and straighten stuff up, sometimes stay there all night to set up new floor sets, and just be pushy try to make people buy stuff and get in their way while they're shopping lol...

i worked at vicky's secret and a friend worked at aeropostale while two worked at american eagle (only one still does work there, the rest of us have quit since then)

um the only one with a laid-back atmosphere was aero. the rest of us were pressured to increase sales a lot

American or European men have no problem to marry residents from Thaliand the phillippines Africa?

Vietnam or the like. Why do American/European women have such a hard time to marry men from those countries ? Is money the issue ?

Men do not mind taking care of women. Most like to feel like they are taking care of their wifes. Women on the other hand do not want to have to take care of their man. Women want to be taken care of.

p.s. most of the men who do that have poor love lifes here.

Western men often marry foreign women for a variety of reasons

1. They have difficulty finding a woman who fits their conservative ideals in the west

2. They are attracted to foreign women because of the exotic aspect

3. They are limited or incapable of finding an attractive partner in the west because they themselves are not attractive (in physical terms and in terms of having "game") and they use the only resources they have (money/citizenship status) to find pretty women in bad circumstances.

4. They actually fell in love with a foreign woman after communicating with her through a website

Women don't often look for men on these sites because

1. They often don't want a conservative partner, especially one that is used to men being at the head of a family

2. Looks are really important to men. Rich, unattractive women will generally have a harder time finding a man to marry her through a site than a rich unattractive man. This has to do with human psychology and evolutionary tendancies. It does NOT apply to everyone, all the time.

I may be wrong, but I'll try to present a reasonable theoretical answer to this question.

It's far more complicated for an American or European woman to marry a man from Thailand, Vietnam, or the Philippines because American and European women are more "independent" and "liberated" -- judge the two in quotations as you wish -- than the women these men are accustomed to. Most Siamese, Vietnamese, and Filipino men are drawn to submissive and humble women, two characteristics that American and European women seem to be severely lacking. And if it were even suggested by a man that a woman work to develop these attributes, that man would probably be regarded as a "sexist pig." Men from these countries do not want women doing the same things they do, neither do they want women constantly challenging them and trying to make them out to be inferiors. They expect men and women to perform different roles in society.

Contrarily, Siamese, Vietnamese, and Filipino women are quicker to marry American and European men because these women do not regard American men as oppressive to women as the men of their native lands. American and European men do not expect women to fulfill a particular gender role in society, they "allow" them to have more freedoms, and treat them more as equals rather than subjects to be controlled.

That's what you get when there are women desperate to escape the poverty in their own countries. They'll go for strangers in foreign countries as long as they can get a better life and an opportunity to bring their families over.

As for the women, I don't think they have a hard time. I've known women who married foreign men they never even met just so the man could get his green card and then they got divorced immediately afterwards. For them, it was strictly a business transaction.

As El Biesbol wrote, women don't have half the trouble getting men as men do getting women. However, there are women who have trouble and they use "escort" agencies or sometimes take a holiday romance a bit too far.

You really need lessons in women. Still...above average question though.

"Why do American/European women have such a hard time to marry men from those countries ?"

Is this "make something unverifiable and pointless up and post it as a begging question" day? OK. I'm game.

Why is it that German men have such a hard time tying their shoes when there is a Schnauzer in the room?

Why should we go all the way there to marry when there are plenty of good men right here at home (hopefully)?

El Beisbol know, no doubt.

Concur.

El Beisbol is right.

American or European men have no problem to marry residents from Thaliand the phillippines Africa?

Vietnam or the like. Why do American/European women have such a hard time to marry men from those countries ? Is money the issue ?

Men do not mind taking care of women. Most like to feel like they are taking care of their wifes. Women on the other hand do not want to have to take care of their man. Women want to be taken care of.

p.s. most of the men who do that have poor love lifes here.

Western men often marry foreign women for a variety of reasons

1. They have difficulty finding a woman who fits their conservative ideals in the west

2. They are attracted to foreign women because of the exotic aspect

3. They are limited or incapable of finding an attractive partner in the west because they themselves are not attractive (in physical terms and in terms of having "game") and they use the only resources they have (money/citizenship status) to find pretty women in bad circumstances.

4. They actually fell in love with a foreign woman after communicating with her through a website

Women don't often look for men on these sites because

1. They often don't want a conservative partner, especially one that is used to men being at the head of a family

2. Looks are really important to men. Rich, unattractive women will generally have a harder time finding a man to marry her through a site than a rich unattractive man. This has to do with human psychology and evolutionary tendancies. It does NOT apply to everyone, all the time.

I may be wrong, but I'll try to present a reasonable theoretical answer to this question.

It's far more complicated for an American or European woman to marry a man from Thailand, Vietnam, or the Philippines because American and European women are more "independent" and "liberated" -- judge the two in quotations as you wish -- than the women these men are accustomed to. Most Siamese, Vietnamese, and Filipino men are drawn to submissive and humble women, two characteristics that American and European women seem to be severely lacking. And if it were even suggested by a man that a woman work to develop these attributes, that man would probably be regarded as a "sexist pig." Men from these countries do not want women doing the same things they do, neither do they want women constantly challenging them and trying to make them out to be inferiors. They expect men and women to perform different roles in society.

Contrarily, Siamese, Vietnamese, and Filipino women are quicker to marry American and European men because these women do not regard American men as oppressive to women as the men of their native lands. American and European men do not expect women to fulfill a particular gender role in society, they "allow" them to have more freedoms, and treat them more as equals rather than subjects to be controlled.

That's what you get when there are women desperate to escape the poverty in their own countries. They'll go for strangers in foreign countries as long as they can get a better life and an opportunity to bring their families over.

As for the women, I don't think they have a hard time. I've known women who married foreign men they never even met just so the man could get his green card and then they got divorced immediately afterwards. For them, it was strictly a business transaction.

As El Biesbol wrote, women don't have half the trouble getting men as men do getting women. However, there are women who have trouble and they use "escort" agencies or sometimes take a holiday romance a bit too far.

You really need lessons in women. Still...above average question though.

"Why do American/European women have such a hard time to marry men from those countries ?"

Is this "make something unverifiable and pointless up and post it as a begging question" day? OK. I'm game.

Why is it that German men have such a hard time tying their shoes when there is a Schnauzer in the room?

Why should we go all the way there to marry when there are plenty of good men right here at home (hopefully)?

El Beisbol know, no doubt.

Concur.

El Beisbol is right.

What is a laxative like in the american pie movies?

What is a laxative. I think they mention it in the american pie movies.

a laxative make you poo basically , for like when your constipated :D

a laxative is something that makes you poop when your constipated.

makes you poop like a person who ate 10 cans of beans without actully eating them..if your constepated

helps you poop when you are constipated

How would an American go about renting a motorcycle in Ireland?

My brother and I are looking at taking a trip to Ireland this spring and I would like to know anything you might be able to tell me about motorbiking in Ireland.

What are the laws? Would an American license that has a Motorcycle endorsement and an international driving permit be enough to satisfy Ireland's motorbiking licensing requirements?

Are there any rentals? Are there places in Ireland that will actually rent out motorcycles to Americans and where are they?

Any information would be helpful,

Thanks in advance.

Have a look on the Harley . com sites at home and I am sure they will link you to Harley Hire worldwide. I see no reason why you would not be able to rent in the same way you would a car over hrer.

I am living in UK and will be riding the Route 66 in 2009 and will rent over there so why not the other way round

Ireland looks a wonderful country to tour but I have never been but hope to put that right someday. Have done a bit in Scotland and that is absolutely magnificent and Ireland landscape is reported to be similar. So just enjoy

When you are over here just ride safely and stick to our side of the road. Round abouts are a bit strange going a different way round but you soon get used to it

Good luck and post some comments on here for us all once you have done it.

The same way as an Irish person would rent a motorbike in Ireland i guess. It really isnt a great place for bikers. The cr*ppy weather is all year round and a lot of drivers are nut jobs who are lets say not adverse to driving home after an afternoon in the pub

Tom McCrea in Lisburn, a few miles from Belfast, hires out motorcycles and at the moment his stock consists of: 1998 CB500, 1987 GT550, Suzuki GSX750F, Honda CB250, Honda CG125 and a Yamaha 600 Diversion.

This will be gradually increasing in the near future. The prices now run from �30 - �55 per day depending on model.

Not many renters of bikes in Southern (Rep) Ireland but this one is good if you can arrange to pick up in Northern Ireland.

-You could enter Ireland through Belfast International Airport and ride down south via Dublin and back up the west coast before returning the bikes then deperting for home.

Details are:

Tom McCrea

Northern Ireland Motorcycle Hire,

Unit 257, Lisburn Enterprise Organisation,

Enterprise Crescent,

Ballinderry Road,

BT28 2BP.

Phone: (01846) 605074 (office hours). Mobile: (0403) 137809.

e-mail: tommy@homeburnet38.freeserve.co.uk

�200 per week, �125 per weekend.

Includes insurance depending on country of issue of driving licence.

He should give you all the info you need.

Good luck.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=rent+motorcycle+ireland

www.webbikeworld.com/tour-rentals

www.arn1e.co.uk/links/Motorcycle_Tours...

a nice little country leprechan will guide u. their hiding behind the rocks o hills. are u gonna use irish spring too?HAHAHAHah

How does an American get dual nationality with England?

I'm an American citizen. I was wondering how I could go about getting dual nationality with England? Or I was wondering if one of my parents become a naturalized citizen of England, do I automatically get citizenship as their child (regardless of age)? I don't want to give up my American citizenship. Please post. Thanks.

the US and the UK allow dual citizenship, so worry not;

now? if one of your parent became an UK citizen depending if you are a minor? if you are an adult? you would not qualify for automatic citizenship,

you would have to apply for yourself.

and if one of them is a citizen of the UK? you still do not have to take up UK citizenship,

once an US citizen? always an US citizen;

ps: if you move to the UK, no you will not loose your citizenship; you have the right to move to any country without affecting you or your citizenship,

i know....

:-0)

you have to move to england and take the citizen test, like we have for imigrants that want to be american. or if your parents are english you can get one too.

How much money does it cost in American universities?

I'm planning to study at USA. However, I don't know how much money I will be spending on American Universities.

It depends.

Public universities do not offer financial aid to international students so while they're cheaper in real dollars, they may be harder to reach.

Private schools are more expensive, but no, they do NOT tend to have different tuition costs for domestic vs international students. Moreover, they can offer financial aid (grants, loans).

Private religious schools tend to be less expensive (although this is not always the case).

To give you specific figures, at top private schools (college & universities) the cost can be as high as $35,000/year.

It depends upon the university. There are private and public universities. With private being more expensive. They also might charge foreign students more for tuition. Public universities often charge students who live out of the state ( in which the university is located in) more for tuition. So, this might be the case for foreign students, too.

What would happen to a 3rd generation American if he renounced his citizenship as a political protest ?

My last job just got shipped to China. In my new job , I am openly discriminated against because I dont speak Spanish. Most of my co-workers are illegally in the country and have fake papers that get them good factory jobs. Being an American Citizen doesnt mean squat anymore and in my case , seems to do more harm for me than good. What would happen to me if I renounced it ? Get deported ? Go to Jail ? What ?

What would happen? You would no longer be an American citizen. It takes a matter of minutes to do at the American consulate.

Here's the procedure:

(1) Leave the country. There is no procedure for renouncing your citizenship while still physically present in the U.S. The government has the idea that if you're mad enough to renounce your citizenship you probably don't want to keep living here (although most militia types seem to want to stick around, presumably to keep their disgust fresh). Also, frankly, most of the 800 or so people who renounce their U.S. citizenship each year aren't protesters but rather are cases of "dual citizenship" who haven't lived in the U.S. for a long time. What typically happens is that someone is born in the U.S. to non-U.S. parents, who later return to their native land. Such a person is automatically a U.S. citizen but has a claim to his parents' nationality also. While dual citizenship is usually not illegal--the U.S. "tolerates" it--it can complicate your life, notably in connection with taxes. So many people choose one or the other on reaching adulthood.

(2) Apply for citizenship somewhere else. Strictly speaking this is optional, in the sense that it's optional to put on the parachute before you jump out of the plane. But if you're a stateless person living abroad and you get in a jam with the local authorities, or you want to get a passport to travel to yet another country (or back to this one), you're up fecal matter creek.

(3) Go to a U.S. embassy or consulate and tell them you want to renounce your citizenship. Often they'll try to talk you out of it, tell you to come back after you've slept it off, etc. Persist. Eventually they'll have you sign an oath of renunciation, an affidavit affirming the oath, and a "statement of understanding," which basically asks you if you're sure you know what you're doing. You also have to supply certain tax-related info and turn in your passport. The consular officer overseeing the proceedings must sign an attestation saying that in his opinion you're not off your nut. The papers will then be forwarded to the U.S. state department, which in the fullness of time will issue you a Certificate of Loss of Nationality. You're officially un-American. Lotsa luck.

One of many things to consider before you take this rash step is the kind of company you'll be keeping. Setting aside cases of dual nationality, emigration, etc., people who renounce their citizenship typically are war criminals (who do it under the baleful eye of a judge to avoid the expense of a deportation hearing), the aforementioned militia members, and billionaire fat cats who do it to avoid U.S. taxes (although the feds are tightening up on this--that's why they ask renunciants for tax info). My guess is you're not going to want to get together with these guys in some kind of support group.

You are not allowed to renounce your citizenship while in the United States. You're required to leave the US and make your way to a US consulate or embassy in a foreign country. They will have you fill out a form and swear, under oath, that it's your intention to renounce your citizenship.

At that point you are no longer an American. You would be considered a "stateless person." The country where you are at will be required to deal with you as a stateless person in accordance with various United Nations and diplomatic agreements.

It's likely you'll be allowed to stay where you are but it's also possible you will not be allowed to work. You are likely to end up a destitute refugee. The UN will try to resettle you but all bets are off on how long it will take and where they'll find a place willing to take you.

you would no longer be an American citizen and would join the ranks of illegals, unless you left the country and could not return without your own visa. I am for deporting illegals

You would lose what few rights you have remaining under the constitution and you would have to go live in another country.... you wouldn't go to jail... be be deported as an UNDESIRABLE alien.

Pack up and go were ever you want to! How's that for a protest?

You want to politically protest, call someone that is against illegal immigration and get them to protest your employer.

Someone like the Minutemen or the like. No one has to know you did it.

Rats scurry when the light is put on them.

Why don't you just move to a foreign country? I'm serious I know several people that have moved to Canada, one to the UK and another to the Netherlands, and they love it. I'm thinking of Canada myself, but am waiting to see if we get yet another Republican in the White House first.

From the sound of where you work, nothing would happen because nobody can understand you language anyway. If you renounce your citizenship? who cares? why are you working at such a menial labor level anyway? did you sleep through school? go to Mexico and run for president.

I wouldn't do it if I were you. Not unless you want to be considered as and treated like a terrorist. Stay and fight for your rights as a citizen. Of course, that might get you the same results these days. Good luck, whatever you decide to do.

Usually, to renounce one's citizenship means you've moved to another country and want to immigrate to that country. You give up your US passport and become a citizen of that country.

You can't renounce American citizenship and still expect to benefit from what the country offers. As we used to say back in the 60's, America Love It or Leave It.

The simple answer is:

You would have to leave the country in order to renounce your citizenship. Once you renounce, you then cannot get back into the US: you will be a stateless person and will need to seek asylum somewhere.

There is no way to renounce whilst in the US (unless in times of war) but if you could, you would then have no right to remain and work in the US.

So basically, unless you have a second country of citizenship that you can move to, there is no way to renounce your citizenship and still remain indefinitely in the US.

Move to Canada, anyone who renounces his\her citizenship is an idiot, how is that effective protesting? Maybe you should apply for Chinese citizenship.

What would happen to a 3rd generation American if he renounced his citizenship as a political protest ?

My last job just got shipped to China. In my new job , I am openly discriminated against because I dont speak Spanish. Most of my co-workers are illegally in the country and have fake papers that get them good factory jobs. Being an American Citizen doesnt mean squat anymore and in my case , seems to do more harm for me than good. What would happen to me if I renounced it ? Get deported ? Go to Jail ? What ?

What would happen? You would no longer be an American citizen. It takes a matter of minutes to do at the American consulate.

Here's the procedure:

(1) Leave the country. There is no procedure for renouncing your citizenship while still physically present in the U.S. The government has the idea that if you're mad enough to renounce your citizenship you probably don't want to keep living here (although most militia types seem to want to stick around, presumably to keep their disgust fresh). Also, frankly, most of the 800 or so people who renounce their U.S. citizenship each year aren't protesters but rather are cases of "dual citizenship" who haven't lived in the U.S. for a long time. What typically happens is that someone is born in the U.S. to non-U.S. parents, who later return to their native land. Such a person is automatically a U.S. citizen but has a claim to his parents' nationality also. While dual citizenship is usually not illegal--the U.S. "tolerates" it--it can complicate your life, notably in connection with taxes. So many people choose one or the other on reaching adulthood.

(2) Apply for citizenship somewhere else. Strictly speaking this is optional, in the sense that it's optional to put on the parachute before you jump out of the plane. But if you're a stateless person living abroad and you get in a jam with the local authorities, or you want to get a passport to travel to yet another country (or back to this one), you're up fecal matter creek.

(3) Go to a U.S. embassy or consulate and tell them you want to renounce your citizenship. Often they'll try to talk you out of it, tell you to come back after you've slept it off, etc. Persist. Eventually they'll have you sign an oath of renunciation, an affidavit affirming the oath, and a "statement of understanding," which basically asks you if you're sure you know what you're doing. You also have to supply certain tax-related info and turn in your passport. The consular officer overseeing the proceedings must sign an attestation saying that in his opinion you're not off your nut. The papers will then be forwarded to the U.S. state department, which in the fullness of time will issue you a Certificate of Loss of Nationality. You're officially un-American. Lotsa luck.

One of many things to consider before you take this rash step is the kind of company you'll be keeping. Setting aside cases of dual nationality, emigration, etc., people who renounce their citizenship typically are war criminals (who do it under the baleful eye of a judge to avoid the expense of a deportation hearing), the aforementioned militia members, and billionaire fat cats who do it to avoid U.S. taxes (although the feds are tightening up on this--that's why they ask renunciants for tax info). My guess is you're not going to want to get together with these guys in some kind of support group.

You are not allowed to renounce your citizenship while in the United States. You're required to leave the US and make your way to a US consulate or embassy in a foreign country. They will have you fill out a form and swear, under oath, that it's your intention to renounce your citizenship.

At that point you are no longer an American. You would be considered a "stateless person." The country where you are at will be required to deal with you as a stateless person in accordance with various United Nations and diplomatic agreements.

It's likely you'll be allowed to stay where you are but it's also possible you will not be allowed to work. You are likely to end up a destitute refugee. The UN will try to resettle you but all bets are off on how long it will take and where they'll find a place willing to take you.

you would no longer be an American citizen and would join the ranks of illegals, unless you left the country and could not return without your own visa. I am for deporting illegals

You would lose what few rights you have remaining under the constitution and you would have to go live in another country.... you wouldn't go to jail... be be deported as an UNDESIRABLE alien.

Pack up and go were ever you want to! How's that for a protest?

You want to politically protest, call someone that is against illegal immigration and get them to protest your employer.

Someone like the Minutemen or the like. No one has to know you did it.

Rats scurry when the light is put on them.

Why don't you just move to a foreign country? I'm serious I know several people that have moved to Canada, one to the UK and another to the Netherlands, and they love it. I'm thinking of Canada myself, but am waiting to see if we get yet another Republican in the White House first.

From the sound of where you work, nothing would happen because nobody can understand you language anyway. If you renounce your citizenship? who cares? why are you working at such a menial labor level anyway? did you sleep through school? go to Mexico and run for president.

I wouldn't do it if I were you. Not unless you want to be considered as and treated like a terrorist. Stay and fight for your rights as a citizen. Of course, that might get you the same results these days. Good luck, whatever you decide to do.

Usually, to renounce one's citizenship means you've moved to another country and want to immigrate to that country. You give up your US passport and become a citizen of that country.

You can't renounce American citizenship and still expect to benefit from what the country offers. As we used to say back in the 60's, America Love It or Leave It.

The simple answer is:

You would have to leave the country in order to renounce your citizenship. Once you renounce, you then cannot get back into the US: you will be a stateless person and will need to seek asylum somewhere.

There is no way to renounce whilst in the US (unless in times of war) but if you could, you would then have no right to remain and work in the US.

So basically, unless you have a second country of citizenship that you can move to, there is no way to renounce your citizenship and still remain indefinitely in the US.

Move to Canada, anyone who renounces his\her citizenship is an idiot, how is that effective protesting? Maybe you should apply for Chinese citizenship.

What was a department created to increase american power and influence through assistance?

It also asked American's to grow victory gardens.

social security but I want to say that there is another one too

AID

What was a department created to increase american power and influence through assistance?

It also asked American's to grow victory gardens.

social security but I want to say that there is another one too

AID

How long does it usually take for American Eagle to reply after submitting an application?

I just recently gave an application to American Eagle to be a stores associates for the seasonal job and I was wondering how long it usually takes for the manager to call you for an interview.

Some places call back and some don't. The ones that don't want to see if a person is truly interested in the job and lets them call back after a few days. For a seasonal job, personally, I'd call back after 3 or so days. I've found that it gets them to look at your application and possibly schedule an interview faster than if you wait a week and still don't get a call and then have to call and find out they've filled the spots.

well it varies, really. my brother sent one in to many different places, and some responded in a few days, others a few weeks. it also depends how many they have, and what requirements are fulfilled.

I don't kow about AE specifically, but if they haven't called you in a week, it's more than reasonable to call them inquiring about your application. Best of luck!

When I applied to American Eagle during seasonal they called me back pretty quickly, like a couple of days. It was a group interview and everyone got hired on the spot.

However, I would guess it varies from store to store.

How long does it usually take for American Eagle to reply after submitting an application?

I just recently gave an application to American Eagle to be a stores associates for the seasonal job and I was wondering how long it usually takes for the manager to call you for an interview.

Some places call back and some don't. The ones that don't want to see if a person is truly interested in the job and lets them call back after a few days. For a seasonal job, personally, I'd call back after 3 or so days. I've found that it gets them to look at your application and possibly schedule an interview faster than if you wait a week and still don't get a call and then have to call and find out they've filled the spots.

well it varies, really. my brother sent one in to many different places, and some responded in a few days, others a few weeks. it also depends how many they have, and what requirements are fulfilled.

I don't kow about AE specifically, but if they haven't called you in a week, it's more than reasonable to call them inquiring about your application. Best of luck!

When I applied to American Eagle during seasonal they called me back pretty quickly, like a couple of days. It was a group interview and everyone got hired on the spot.

However, I would guess it varies from store to store.

What is the chinese currency equivalent to american dollars?

I wanted to purchase something off of a chinese website and it says the item is 220.00 å…ƒ. How much money is this in american dollars?

220.00 Chinese yuan = 31.77812 U.S. dollars

The exact rate of exchange is 1 U.S. dollar = 6.92300237 Chinese yuan.

One dollar in America is equal to seven dollars in China.

I hope that helped you know what you need to know!

The following URL will give you the most up-to-date currency equivalents:

http://www.xe.com

1 usa dollar = 6.928 chinese yuan

31.76 usa dollars = 220 chinese yuan

All of the above are correct! We figure it here 7 rmb= $1. That's the easy way to figure in your mind, while rate is actually slightly less.

Currently in China, one US dollar is 7 Chinese Yuan.

around US$27.

Are mexican airlines as safe as the american?

Do they have the same requirements as the american arlines? If not, which airlines would be better to to travel by? .

I perform maintenance audits on aircraft that I take back off of lease around the world, so I think I am uniquely qualified to judge just such a question.

So, you must understand that there are varying levels of 'safety' even in the US. Most flag carriers such as Mexicana are generally the same as a US flag carrier, such as United insofar as 'safety' goes.

the Mexican authorities are much looser with their interpretation of the rules and how they administer them (don't get me started on the FAA doing the same...)

Now, when you get past the flag carriers and start looking at discount airlines, that is where the distinction is. They have much less funding to spend on aircraft maintenance.

I'll give you an example: Often, the larger airlines will perform Service Bulletins put out by the manufacturer on a voluntary basis (this is usually only done in order to improve dispatch reliability of the aircraft, not necessarily to improve safety). Nevertheless, the big airlines will spend the money to do it. This sort of thing almost never happens at the smaller airline level since they simply don't have the funds to carry out the optional maintenance or modification.

Here's a word of advice for EVERYONE considering flights in Mexico: STAY AWAY FROM AVOLAR

JTEXAS: You are fooling yourself if you think foreign carriers are subject to FAA rules just because they fly into the USA. They are NOT. They are granted the routes and they abide by their own regulatory agencies rules. There are bi-lateral agreements in place with most industrial nations that prevent us imposing our rules on them and vice-versa.

Any foreign carrier landing in the U.S. must comply with the same FAA regulations as U.S. carriers. I have as much confidence putting my family on Aero Mexico or Mexicana as on AA. That's not to say other Mexican carriers are bad, I just don't have knowledge to form an opinion.

I don't know who would really be qualified to answer this question. I think they are just as safe as US airlines. Mexicana has been around a long time. It is a large world class airline.

I would bet that the American Airlines are safer because of the FAA restrictions and rules. I'm sure that Mexican airlines are perfectly safe even without the regular restrictions with the FAA

there probally arent terrorist

They're as safe as any US airline...

I'm sure they're perfectly safe.

How long does it takes for an American Express gift card to get activated after purchasing it?

I bought an American express card today in the morning. Tried purchasing online but it is not working. It just gives the messeage "Enter a valid gift card value without any spaces and dash.". Can anyone help me out?

You obviously used dashes, or when you bought the card, it was not activated by the cashier. Call AE for an explanation. The phone number should be on the opposite side.

It should be active right after you fulfill the purchase.

http://www.creditcardassociate.com/american-express-gift.html http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20080520120642AAaPL7j&kid=JqZzDGO1M2nT.0K1bECB&s=comm&date=2009-02-02+14%3A54%3A19&.crumb=

It should be immediate. Call the 800 # on the back and speak to a customer service rep and they will help you to make sure it actually had a balance to begin with.

Maybe the website does not take American express or is other wise malfunctioning.

How long does it takes for an American Express gift card to get activated after purchasing it?

I bought an American express card today in the morning. Tried purchasing online but it is not working. It just gives the messeage "Enter a valid gift card value without any spaces and dash.". Can anyone help me out?

You obviously used dashes, or when you bought the card, it was not activated by the cashier. Call AE for an explanation. The phone number should be on the opposite side.

It should be active right after you fulfill the purchase.

http://www.creditcardassociate.com/american-express-gift.html http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20080520120642AAaPL7j&kid=JqZzDGO1M2nT.0K1bECB&s=comm&date=2009-02-02+14%3A54%3A19&.crumb=

It should be immediate. Call the 800 # on the back and speak to a customer service rep and they will help you to make sure it actually had a balance to begin with.

Maybe the website does not take American express or is other wise malfunctioning.

How can i find a good african american hair salon?

I need to get my haircut because it is very damaged and uneven. But i dont know anyone in the area that does african american hair. Im nervous of just finding any hair salon without a reference. What should i do?

Go to the mall, church, event in the area and look around for an African American's hair you like and ask her where she goes....in fact ask several people you see and like their style.....where they go.....

Depends on where u live. If you live in Sacramento then I got chu girl but if not I dont know sorry. Maybe you can google it.

How can i find a good african american hair salon?

I need to get my haircut because it is very damaged and uneven. But i dont know anyone in the area that does african american hair. Im nervous of just finding any hair salon without a reference. What should i do?

Go to the mall, church, event in the area and look around for an African American's hair you like and ask her where she goes....in fact ask several people you see and like their style.....where they go.....

Depends on where u live. If you live in Sacramento then I got chu girl but if not I dont know sorry. Maybe you can google it.

How did the revolutionary writers shape the american dream?

How did the revolutionary writers shape the american dream?... Do you have any qoutes that can prove the writers shaped the dream? Like Emerson, Thomas Jefferson, Thorough, Thoreau,Fitzgerald and others?

First, Emerson and Thoreau came much later than the American Revolution.

Thomas Jefferson wrote much on creating a Republic, and Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Papers also helped shape opinion on it. But there were two other writers from Britain who were hugely influential on the Revolution, and those were John Trenchard and Thomas Gordon, who wrote a column in British papers called "Cato's Letters, or Essays on Liberty, Civil and Religious and other Important Subjects." Their Whig stance was that people should have direct influence on their goverment and live under liberty.

You can find the writings of early American revolutionaries on the two links below.

Basically, the writers helped shaped the Revolution and the Constitution Convention by sharing ideals of liberty and republicanism with Colonists. There were two main philosophies: strong central goverment or a weaker central government. Interestingly, the modern Republican and Democratic parties can trace their heritage to Jefferson's and Hamilton's views on this.

Don't know quite what you mean about "American Dream," but it was Jefferson who rewrote John Locke's key phrase of "pursuit of life, liberty and property" into "life, liberty and happiness." And that's the phrase that most people associate with the "American Dream."

Your list of writers did not have any African American writers, but what about some of the literature by African Americans, such as Langston Hughes (poem: "A Dream Deferred"); Maya Angelou ("I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"); and Toni Morrison? Even W.E.B. DuBois or Martin Luther King, Jr.

Who could be more revolutionary than Walt Whitman? "Leaves of Grass"

How did the revolutionary writers shape the american dream?

How did the revolutionary writers shape the american dream?... Do you have any qoutes that can prove the writers shaped the dream? Like Emerson, Thomas Jefferson, Thorough, Thoreau,Fitzgerald and others?

First, Emerson and Thoreau came much later than the American Revolution.

Thomas Jefferson wrote much on creating a Republic, and Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Papers also helped shape opinion on it. But there were two other writers from Britain who were hugely influential on the Revolution, and those were John Trenchard and Thomas Gordon, who wrote a column in British papers called "Cato's Letters, or Essays on Liberty, Civil and Religious and other Important Subjects." Their Whig stance was that people should have direct influence on their goverment and live under liberty.

You can find the writings of early American revolutionaries on the two links below.

Basically, the writers helped shaped the Revolution and the Constitution Convention by sharing ideals of liberty and republicanism with Colonists. There were two main philosophies: strong central goverment or a weaker central government. Interestingly, the modern Republican and Democratic parties can trace their heritage to Jefferson's and Hamilton's views on this.

Don't know quite what you mean about "American Dream," but it was Jefferson who rewrote John Locke's key phrase of "pursuit of life, liberty and property" into "life, liberty and happiness." And that's the phrase that most people associate with the "American Dream."

Your list of writers did not have any African American writers, but what about some of the literature by African Americans, such as Langston Hughes (poem: "A Dream Deferred"); Maya Angelou ("I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"); and Toni Morrison? Even W.E.B. DuBois or Martin Luther King, Jr.

Who could be more revolutionary than Walt Whitman? "Leaves of Grass"

How is any of Jackson Pollock's work engaged in American ideas and values?

Does anyone know a specific body of artwork by Jackson Pollock which has engaged in American ideas and values?

If so, how?

Also, does any of his work relate to any American philosophies?

Thanks a lot!

Jackson Pollock is a phenomenon of the 20th century art world. In that century, we moved away from the standing "rules" of what made good art, and played a game of "follow what is popular". The person who "decided" what was good art was Peggy Guggenheim, a New York socialite. She discovered Pollock and many other starving artists and made them the best thing since sliced bread. They had their merits, to be sure, but in a few short decades, we became a nation where artistic taste was dictated. Unlike other creative fields - such as music or cinema - where each of us exercise our individual taste, when it comes to art we are afraid to buy an unknown original. Someone might ridicule our choice. We are more secure with a poster of a "famous" artist than an original by a nobody. That is the largest connection that Jackson Pollock has to American ideas and values - that we will buy and hang up a poster of something we don't fully appreciate just because we don't trust our own taste, and want to project a cool image.

Pollock was an American artist that made American art. All of his work embodies American ideas and values.

:} He was a canvas cowboy. ...Tough, cool and hard with just the right touch of bitterness and an exquisitely tortured soul. He rode the gallery range, drank whiskey like a real man, painted passionately but with devil-may-care abandon and spent a lot of time on the lone prairie of his psyche.

Yup.... I hear that train a-comin' and ahm aall shook up.

Just one: FREEDOM!!!

Why has the American dollar increased in value compared to major world currencies?

Economists are not sure what to make of this rise in the almighty buck. The consensus is that the dollar should be losing value rather than gaining. Yet investors are buying the dollar.

I suspect that investors are looking at who will be running the American government after Bush gets de throned. And the polls are pointing quite strongly at Obama being the next president.

Do you believe that investors are bidding the price of the dollar up because they are betting that Obama will be the next president? And with Obama at the helm, the American economy has a better chance of economic recovery than with McCain at the helm.

A stronger dollar isn't necessarily all good for the US. It will make our exports more expensive and therefore make our trade deficit swell. On the other hand, I am about to head to Mexico--there the dollar is at 14 pesos. One month ago it was at 10.

I'm sorry I can't answer your question--but I konw that during the Reagan era, there was a conscious attempt to weaken the dollar to make our products more competitive in the world market.

No . . . with a world wide depression or recession in our midst . . . international investors are running towards the safest bet in town . . . which unbelievably is the U.S. dollar . . . and don't forget the treasury bills . . . sales have skyrocketed.

That's how crappy the financial markets are right now . . . the U.S. is the safest bet.

The dollar is not increasing in value. It is weak against world currencies.

Interesting conclusion...no factual backing, but I respect your opinion.

No. There are other reasons such as the decline in crude oil and the steepening exchange rate gap. Good question though.

I agree it does not sound logical for the dollar to increase, however, there must be a bigger picture that common people don't see yet.

Your attempt to figure out the mystery sounds logical, it is easy to convince peoplee to think this way, however, maybe there is something else..

Maybe the global financial crises has a bigger impact on UK, and UE ?!

Maybe, they are doing this deliberately! Economists says it is an economical manover to loewr your currency rate to be able to compete with other exportations!!

Maybe, UK, EU are doing this as a favour for their ally?!

Maybe it is a trick to buy all can be bought of both UK and EU currences with dollars before it really crashes?!

..

There exists a number of senarios at this point, unless we know the forces behind this, we just have to wait untill time reveals the mystery.. soon I suspect, within a couple of months or so..

The question now, as an investor in the Forex market, what would you buy: dollar or Euro? Which one will get higher within the few next comming months?

For me -- as one of the common -- it sounds as gambling!

Do you thinnk you know the answer for sure?

:-)

Why is the American taxpayer burdeoned with paying for the babies of illegal Mexicans?

Why is the american taxpayer expected to be Santa Claus and the tooth fairy to illegal mexicans who enter illegally into our country. Once hear illegally they demand food stamps, housing, schooling, medical all financed by the American taxpayer. Can anyone tell me the rationale in this?

To the "LoneStar" dude, what you are saying is ignorant. If we were to round up everyone and send them where they "belong", all the white people would have to go back to England and the only ethnic groups that would remain would be Native Americans and Mexicans. If anything, Mexicans are more native to the U.S. than any white person because part of the U.S. was once Mexico.

Because Americans have a heart. I bet you rather pay your governement for concrete or war than to give a human life a chance. Besides don't they pay taxes already when they buy stuff? Find another job or start a business and become a millionaire so you don't have to worry about things like this. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20070904112346AAbKxgY&kid=NbUvWzK1UjMD_eB91PGF&s=comm&date=2008-09-09+03%3A09%3A33&.crumb=

I believe it is because illegals will work for a ridiculously low wage which will pass on to future generations,which will in turn force americans to work for less! its all about the(peso!) dollar!

Because we are suckers and our government has no gonads. ROUND THEM UP AND SEND THEM HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

damn good question..there is no rational explanation for this ..we can't take care of our own countries starving and sick children but we let everyone from everywhere come here and take advantage of our generosity and end up supporting a whole country whose people have no respect for us and our country....send em back..

It's the 'Anchor Baby' law.

Most countries who had this type of law have invalidated it. It's just one more artifact of living in a young country.

because a child can't be responsible for himself.

Because we want their cheap labor.

Our government is crooked and couldn't care less about the legal citizens of this country. Our schools are failing, the economy is failing and lets not even get into the security of our borders.

The only thing I can think of is that most of the decision makers (politicians) are dependent upon illegals to do their yard work, housekeeping, babysitting, cooking, etc and they give them a wage that is below the minimum. An example of this is the lawn care service Mitt Romney used was found to have employed illegal immigrants. If the illegals were sent back, these poor upper class people would actually have to (God forbid!) cut THEIR OWN lawns, clean THEIR OWN houses, cook THEIR OWN meals, and raise THEIR OWN children. Entitling illegals to these benefits allow the upper class to continue paying them less than minimum wage. They know that any American, especially one with a family would want more than minimum wage and they would want benefits.

Same reason we're paying for the babies of American welfare mothers?

Because the rich profit from it.

Alamo MORON American's aren't burdened by anything! Undocumented workers DO NOT demand anything! Most of them are too scared of being deported to even walk in a Welfare facility. Immigrants are less likely than natives to use public services. In 2006 only 7% of undocumented workers have received supplemantary security income and less than 5% use welfare, food stamps or un-employment compensation!

So... sorry to tell you this but you're sooo wrong. Why don't you go read up on your facts before you post an another ignorant question?!

Because the Bush administration wants it that way. The globalist Bush family has no respect for the borders or the sovereignty of this country.

This has been going on for at least 40 years or more.

What woke people up all of a sudden. We the People are responsible because we do not hold our Government responsible.

None at all.

Globalization - taking resources from first world countries to give to third world countries.

Because we pay taxes and we pay for everything.Anybody's kid that can't afford one.

The 14th Amendment was written to prevent this from happening. The wording has been interpreted to mean the OPPOSITE of what senators insisted it would mean as they wrote and ratified it.

I'm regularly stunned by these people who still believe the claims are so low. Have they not driven the cities overrun with illegals and counted the clinics catering almost exclusively to non-English speaking, welfare mommies?

One thing is for sure, if taxes ear-marked for illegals were voluntary, these bleeding heart types would be the last to volunteer.

...

Yeah. I'm with you, buddy. I'd much rather see my tax money going to subsidies for the oil companies, and useless, pointless wars so that the rich can stop paying taxes altogether and leave all their precious money and assets to their spoiled, lazy brats.

if you are born in the US you are a US citizen... buncha bs

It says in the Constitution that we have to care for the general welfare, so we are obligated by statue. I would be hard to turn away a pregnant women, but I do believe that we should make it mandatory that all who avail themselves of social serves had to provide a real name, real SSN, and a verifiable address, otherwise they are guilty of fraud. Being that they have no intention or means to pay, providing stolen or fraudulent documents do constitute fraud. Some say if you demand the illegals to provide documents or admit they have no documents that they will not receive the help they need, I say that's on them. Each and every time we allow illegals a pass for their lack of status, we are only telling them it;s okay to not only break our laws, but we will reward you will tax payers funded services. When I ever I apply or enter most public building from airports, court houses, and even my Dr. office, I have to provide documents, so should the illegals

Because they tell us we have to, and not enough people have stood up to say we won't do it anymore. Everybody shoves off what they don't like to do to the one who won't complain. They say jump and we ask how far and how high. Hasn't been till recently that people started to question it. We enabled them to get this far and now we are disturbing their agenda because it's not where we want to go. So as a retort....we are racist or any other name calling they want to put forth. They liked pushing us around without any rebuttle. It's not much different that the person who trys to make sanity of addiction and still function. These guys are drunk with power and control and don't want to give it up. It's oh so much easier to control others lives than it is your own. Hey....it's our money....not theirs. It's our sacrifices....not theirs. They don't want to say no so they make it look like we are the bad guys instead of admitting they screwed up or can't be the be all to end all. If you took these exact situations and the confusion and mixed messages.....it would be the perfect example of someone addicted to something. Same game playing....same peace at any cost....same overlooking and trying to make sense of insanity. Can't be done. There is no rationale behind this....this is insanity.

I mean when you want to push someones buttons in order to manipulate them.....you ride those weak points or areas where they have failed or are less than perfect. You push them beyond reasonable points because you want your way....not because they are wrong. If this was in marraige counseling....it would be considered emotional abuse.

There is no logical reason or rational that could justify forcing American taxpayers to fund the offspring of criminal aliens.

The Leftists who promote this type of policy do not rely on logic or rational but on their hope that they can silence all those who oppose them by calling them "racists" and allowing their allies in the media to repeat this dubious charge (so much for the first amendment rights of Americans).

Because the american tax payer is the one benefiting from the cheap labor that those parents give us.

would you do the same if you were in their situation? i would.

We truly aren't. We've just looked the other way because we are good natured and charitable. Of course, the old addage of give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day and teach him to fish, he'll eat for life applies here. The difference is that we taught the illegals how to get away with abusing our goodness and our laws and now we have to take back our country from the theives. No food stamps, no free education, no benefits whatsoever for children of illegal immigrants. They should not be citizens because they are products of an illegal act conceived for the purpose of furthering illegal acts and therefore, they are conceived in fraud and for fraudulent purposes. Rescind their citizenship or revoke it because it was illegal to begin with.

Well, the illegal immigrant claims on welfare are only about 2%. I want to know why I'm Santa Claus to millions of legal Americans who just work for no good reason. Illegal immigrant claims are so small, I don't even care.

Why is the American taxpayer burdeoned with paying for the babies of illegal Mexicans?

Why is the american taxpayer expected to be Santa Claus and the tooth fairy to illegal mexicans who enter illegally into our country. Once hear illegally they demand food stamps, housing, schooling, medical all financed by the American taxpayer. Can anyone tell me the rationale in this?

To the "LoneStar" dude, what you are saying is ignorant. If we were to round up everyone and send them where they "belong", all the white people would have to go back to England and the only ethnic groups that would remain would be Native Americans and Mexicans. If anything, Mexicans are more native to the U.S. than any white person because part of the U.S. was once Mexico.

Because Americans have a heart. I bet you rather pay your governement for concrete or war than to give a human life a chance. Besides don't they pay taxes already when they buy stuff? Find another job or start a business and become a millionaire so you don't have to worry about things like this. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20070904112346AAbKxgY&kid=NbUvWzK1UjMD_eB91PGF&s=comm&date=2008-09-09+03%3A09%3A33&.crumb=

I believe it is because illegals will work for a ridiculously low wage which will pass on to future generations,which will in turn force americans to work for less! its all about the(peso!) dollar!

Because we are suckers and our government has no gonads. ROUND THEM UP AND SEND THEM HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

damn good question..there is no rational explanation for this ..we can't take care of our own countries starving and sick children but we let everyone from everywhere come here and take advantage of our generosity and end up supporting a whole country whose people have no respect for us and our country....send em back..

It's the 'Anchor Baby' law.

Most countries who had this type of law have invalidated it. It's just one more artifact of living in a young country.

because a child can't be responsible for himself.

Because we want their cheap labor.

Our government is crooked and couldn't care less about the legal citizens of this country. Our schools are failing, the economy is failing and lets not even get into the security of our borders.

The only thing I can think of is that most of the decision makers (politicians) are dependent upon illegals to do their yard work, housekeeping, babysitting, cooking, etc and they give them a wage that is below the minimum. An example of this is the lawn care service Mitt Romney used was found to have employed illegal immigrants. If the illegals were sent back, these poor upper class people would actually have to (God forbid!) cut THEIR OWN lawns, clean THEIR OWN houses, cook THEIR OWN meals, and raise THEIR OWN children. Entitling illegals to these benefits allow the upper class to continue paying them less than minimum wage. They know that any American, especially one with a family would want more than minimum wage and they would want benefits.

Same reason we're paying for the babies of American welfare mothers?

Because the rich profit from it.

Alamo MORON American's aren't burdened by anything! Undocumented workers DO NOT demand anything! Most of them are too scared of being deported to even walk in a Welfare facility. Immigrants are less likely than natives to use public services. In 2006 only 7% of undocumented workers have received supplemantary security income and less than 5% use welfare, food stamps or un-employment compensation!

So... sorry to tell you this but you're sooo wrong. Why don't you go read up on your facts before you post an another ignorant question?!

Because the Bush administration wants it that way. The globalist Bush family has no respect for the borders or the sovereignty of this country.

This has been going on for at least 40 years or more.

What woke people up all of a sudden. We the People are responsible because we do not hold our Government responsible.

None at all.

Globalization - taking resources from first world countries to give to third world countries.

Because we pay taxes and we pay for everything.Anybody's kid that can't afford one.

The 14th Amendment was written to prevent this from happening. The wording has been interpreted to mean the OPPOSITE of what senators insisted it would mean as they wrote and ratified it.

I'm regularly stunned by these people who still believe the claims are so low. Have they not driven the cities overrun with illegals and counted the clinics catering almost exclusively to non-English speaking, welfare mommies?

One thing is for sure, if taxes ear-marked for illegals were voluntary, these bleeding heart types would be the last to volunteer.

...

Yeah. I'm with you, buddy. I'd much rather see my tax money going to subsidies for the oil companies, and useless, pointless wars so that the rich can stop paying taxes altogether and leave all their precious money and assets to their spoiled, lazy brats.

if you are born in the US you are a US citizen... buncha bs

It says in the Constitution that we have to care for the general welfare, so we are obligated by statue. I would be hard to turn away a pregnant women, but I do believe that we should make it mandatory that all who avail themselves of social serves had to provide a real name, real SSN, and a verifiable address, otherwise they are guilty of fraud. Being that they have no intention or means to pay, providing stolen or fraudulent documents do constitute fraud. Some say if you demand the illegals to provide documents or admit they have no documents that they will not receive the help they need, I say that's on them. Each and every time we allow illegals a pass for their lack of status, we are only telling them it;s okay to not only break our laws, but we will reward you will tax payers funded services. When I ever I apply or enter most public building from airports, court houses, and even my Dr. office, I have to provide documents, so should the illegals

Because they tell us we have to, and not enough people have stood up to say we won't do it anymore. Everybody shoves off what they don't like to do to the one who won't complain. They say jump and we ask how far and how high. Hasn't been till recently that people started to question it. We enabled them to get this far and now we are disturbing their agenda because it's not where we want to go. So as a retort....we are racist or any other name calling they want to put forth. They liked pushing us around without any rebuttle. It's not much different that the person who trys to make sanity of addiction and still function. These guys are drunk with power and control and don't want to give it up. It's oh so much easier to control others lives than it is your own. Hey....it's our money....not theirs. It's our sacrifices....not theirs. They don't want to say no so they make it look like we are the bad guys instead of admitting they screwed up or can't be the be all to end all. If you took these exact situations and the confusion and mixed messages.....it would be the perfect example of someone addicted to something. Same game playing....same peace at any cost....same overlooking and trying to make sense of insanity. Can't be done. There is no rationale behind this....this is insanity.

I mean when you want to push someones buttons in order to manipulate them.....you ride those weak points or areas where they have failed or are less than perfect. You push them beyond reasonable points because you want your way....not because they are wrong. If this was in marraige counseling....it would be considered emotional abuse.

There is no logical reason or rational that could justify forcing American taxpayers to fund the offspring of criminal aliens.

The Leftists who promote this type of policy do not rely on logic or rational but on their hope that they can silence all those who oppose them by calling them "racists" and allowing their allies in the media to repeat this dubious charge (so much for the first amendment rights of Americans).

Because the american tax payer is the one benefiting from the cheap labor that those parents give us.

would you do the same if you were in their situation? i would.

We truly aren't. We've just looked the other way because we are good natured and charitable. Of course, the old addage of give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day and teach him to fish, he'll eat for life applies here. The difference is that we taught the illegals how to get away with abusing our goodness and our laws and now we have to take back our country from the theives. No food stamps, no free education, no benefits whatsoever for children of illegal immigrants. They should not be citizens because they are products of an illegal act conceived for the purpose of furthering illegal acts and therefore, they are conceived in fraud and for fraudulent purposes. Rescind their citizenship or revoke it because it was illegal to begin with.

Well, the illegal immigrant claims on welfare are only about 2%. I want to know why I'm Santa Claus to millions of legal Americans who just work for no good reason. Illegal immigrant claims are so small, I don't even care.

If an American married someone who had a dual citizenship, how would that work for the American?

I'm an American. If I married a man who had a dual citizenship with America and another country, would I also obtain dual citizenship through marriage?

No. Your spouse's dual citizenship (or single citizenship) has nothing to do with your citizenship.

I know a man who is a U.S. Citizen and married a Chinese Woman. They have been married for a couple of years, but he has to travel to China to visit her several times a year while they wait for her opportunity to immigrate.

Marriage does not have any impact on her non-citizenship. She has to go through all the regular channels just like everyone else who wants to immigrate. Oh, unless you want to come across our southern border, that is.

yes I have a similar question http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20071016085710AAj3J4z&kid=DrJEOlrINW98oT.oksSP&s=comm&date=2008-03-31+18%3A15%3A17&.crumb=

No

No, you need to apply for the duel citizenship with his name. which would be easier.

You didn't say what the citizenship of the man you plan to marry is. Are you and he looking for dual benefits when the time comes? Without knowing more of this story, I would say select what Country you want to be a citizen of, and forget this dual citizenship unless you are having problems with the law that you need this type of coverage.

It would be possible to get if he was living in his other country and if you were planing to live with him there.

No, it doesn't affect you at all.

You will have to apply for a citizenship in his country only if you want so you can have dual citizenship.

no but you'd be better educated by default....

Can an American expatriate contibute to a Roth 401k offered by his American company?

I work for an American company in Korea and my company is now offering a Roth 401k. Since I don't pay taxes on the $83,500 with the foreign tax exclusion when I file my taxes, if I contribute the Roth 401k what will the issues be if any?

I am sure your company has someone in the HR department who can answer this question in detail but likely you can contribute. If you are actually an expatriot the fact that you live in Korea is irrelevant.

For tax purposes an "expat" is someone who has given up their US citizenship and doesn't pay taxes.

You are merely a US citizen living and working abroad. However, if you exclude all of your income from taxes using form 2555, you do not have any earned income. No earned income, no Roth.

What is the difference between the American court system and the Canadian system?

Also, which is better, in your opinion?

PS: I am confused between the American and the Canadian one, mainly criminal law, in Canada, do you get to listen to testimonies, cross-examine, etc.

And the Defense and Prosecution, are they only one person or a party? I AM SOOOO CONFUSED, PLEASE HELP!

In Canada, criminal law is federal jurisdiction - so the same law applies throughout the country, whereas in the US it is up to individual states - some states are thus able to have the death penalty, but not others... and different things may be illegal in different states.

some of the other terminology differs in Canada, but the procedure is largely the same (there is direct examination, cross examination...).

In Canada, you have crown counsel, whereas in the US you have district attorneys...

Defence is one party and prosecution is another party. Prosecution is always the state, so not quite a person (in Canada it is officially the queen of England, but really the state) and the accused may be more than one person, so party is a better term.

The court system is also much simpler in Canada - in the US, you have a court of first instance/trial court, a court of appeal and a supreme court in each state to hear cases brought under state law, and you have a separate set of the same courts for federal law.

In Canada, there are provincial superior courts of first instance (trial courts) and a federal court, provincial appeal courts and a federal appeal court, but the Supreme Court of Canada is the final court of appeal for all cases in Canada from anywhere in Canada (like the usual, it is mainly appeal with leave, not by right)

This leaves out non-superior courts and tribunals... but is the basic overview...

Neither can be said to be a better system. the US is far more litigious and has a higher population, so the Canadian model would never work in the US as many important cases would never get heard by the highest courts (California is more populous than Canada)... conversely, Canada really only needs one ultimate court of appeal, but this also keeps the law more uniform throughout Canada and its provinces - A supreme court ruling that an action by the province of Ontario is unconstitutional means that the same action by Quebec or NewFoundland would also be unconstitutional and all must change their laws accordingly.

If the Supreme Court of California finds Prop 8 unconstitutional and maintains Gay Marriage, that same ruling doesn't automatically apply in Utah, Nevada, New York, Texas...even though there is no higher appeal for that case.

In Canada, the clerk asks, "So, you swear to tell the truth, eh?"

How hard is it for an American au pair to get a work/residence visa in Germany?

I want to au pair in Germany next year. I'm 18 and an American. How hard will it be to get a work permit/residence visa? How much German will they want me to know? If I go for 90 days and enroll in German language courses and then go and apply will this help my chances of them granting me a work permit?

Thanks!

Firstly you have to speak German well to hold most jobs you will find there for certain so knowing the language is important even if not fluent and just really good will do you well.

90 days of classes will not teach you enough if you are starting from scratch to speak German well enough, if you already speak some and need to get better than it may help or if you are going to be able to keep learning from some one else after than maybe. I found living there the easiest way to learn it. Being emmersed into it will help you a lot.

In order for a foreigner to work in Germany UNLESS you own your own company and the rules are different. You have to prove why your skill and labor is necessary over a German there. They have high unemployment in many areas, some worst than others, but you have to prove that your skill is needed. If you do not have a company there willing to vouge for you and hire you then just going and applying for them will not work for you have to have a work visa first before you can apply for work in Germany if you are living in Germany. You must have a job lined up though in order to get that Visa. Do you see the problem here now? So basically unless you have a company willing to hire you ahead of time awaiting for you to get your work permit than you will have little luck finding work or getting the permit.

NOW if you operate your own business as i did when I lived there the rules are much different. Now you have to apply for a permit to operate your company there and if any of your income comes from Germany you will have to pay them taxes. If you just live there but say all your clients are in the USA as I did with my WEB Design company, I was only responsible for taxes in the USA for all the clients for from there and paid from there into a USA bank.

It is not an easy way to do it and you have to already have a business that is up and running and making you money and will allow you to work from where ever you are in the world as I do with Web Design.

I wish you luck, Viel Glueck, no matter what you will have a great time there!! You can always just try and sell yourself off as a TUTOR of ENGLISH to Germans part time during your stay for extra pocket money which I also did once many years ago and it was not a real job I only had three people i tutored and was paid 10 DM an hour at the time and we met three times a week for three hours so i made 270 DM a week give or take back then as pocket money during my four months stay.

That is something you could do just be careful for if you make too much then you are a business and not a hobby and will have to have a license and pay taxes.

I hope this is of help to you, from one American to another who has both lived and worked there and travel there nearly every year now.

You should be able to talk some German and there are Agency which will place you as an Au Pair.

Their will handle your VISA, match you with the right Family

Here is the Name of one of them:

www.Aupairworld.net

emal: support@aupairword.net

Telephone:English Language- 49-560 39178 17

between 8:00am and 5:00pm European Time

Greetings from Seattle(I am a Native from Hamburg)

Just contact the German embassy in Washington for the details of the Au Pair visa.

While it is generally so that US-citizens can just fly over to Germany and apply for the necessary work and residency permits once they are there, as an Au-Pair must do this while you are still in the US.

Andrea's answer is very good, I would have written the same if she hadn't been faster.

It is not difficult to get an au pair visa. You won't have a hard time. You have the right age (between 17 and 25 only)

The residence permit must be requested before departure at the responsible German representation abroad (that is the embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany or a regionally responsible consulate) in form of a visa.

The entry visa requires the previous approval of the local authority for foreigners at the residence of the host family. The work permit is given on request by the locally responsible labor office. It presupposes the presence of a valid residence permit or their promise. You will need a valid passport for the entry and for the duration of the stay intended.

In Germany aupairs are paid 260€/month, for 30 hours of work per week, and all transportation and Visa costs are the responsibility of the Aupair.

You need basic knowledge of German- you don't have to speak it fluent, because- going there to learn german is the whole purpose anyway....

Wherever you live, just google up the closest german embassy or consulate in order to get your visa started. Good luck!

Rosetta Stone and Rocket German are great Language Software courses to get you off to a great start. Also, try to get your employers to have a copy of whatever contract you may have so the Government will know that you're making money.

Another option for you regarding staying in Germany to work, since there are quite a few US military bases, is to try for what's called Logistical Support. You can work on "Post" (Base) for 20 hours /week to get your Fosa Stamp on your Passport and a Military ID card which will get you permission to stay in Germany on the US's behalf.

The Cons:

- Not the greatest PT work or pay and they'll probably want hours that you may not want to give. They know that you need what they have, though so you may be at their mercy if you work for someone with a chip on their soldier. Most of the people I've met are pretty nice though. :)

- Forms out the wazoo. Minor annoyance but worth noting

- Military family members get job preference over you so might want to get hooked up with a friend in the military who can help move the process along

For these few Cons you have a pretty hefty bunch of Pros which include:

- Shopping at Base PX. American products at american prices and no german taxes to deal with.

- Access to american movie theaters so you can see English titles not long after they come out in the states.

- You can make BIG purchases in Germany by getting a form on base and then handing the German's that form so you can, yet again, get out of paying German taxes.

- The best part is if you plan on driving. Buying your gas on base...AT AMERICAN PRICES. Gas is horrendously expensive in Germany (and most of Europe for that matter) so many people say this perk alone is worth the PT hours.

Best of luck! :)

What's the difference between the American Football League and the NFL?

And is it a little easier to get on an American Football League team than the NFL, and how?

The American Football League merged with the National Football League in 1970. The new league kept the name National Football League, but it was split into 2 conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC).

The new AFL is the Arena Football League. It's a different type of football. Much faster, slightly different rules, etc... It is easier to get on an Arena Football League team, for sure. The NFL is the cream of the crop. It's the hardest league to break into. There are tons of semi-pro leagues that you could break into, there's the Arena Football League, there's the Canadian Football League. The NFL is the toughest but also the most lucrative.

There is no more American Football League anymore.

When there was just the NFL, a group of individuals created a rival organization known as the AFL. Basically they took the rejects of the NFL, and they built their own league.

In time, it gathered quite a following. So to cut out the competition, the NFL decided to merger with the AFL. Those that were already in the NFL were renamed the NFC and those in the AFL were renamed the AFC; and they put it all under the name of National Football League.

The Super Bowl started just 43 years ago. But football has been around longer right? It used to be the AFL and NFL and NFL was a higher ranking league. But eventually they put the champion of each league against each other. The first two times it went to Vince Lombardi. Thus the Lombardi trophy. But the Jets swept in and won one so they joined force and became the NFL. The AFL teams turned into the AFC and NFL turned into the NFC. Now the new AFL is the Arena Football League but that's a whole other story. So if you enter the NFL draft you would have an exact 50:50 chance of each league (AFC or NFC except last years draft because Patriots and spygate. So in conclusion if you wish to play American football sign up for the NFL draft and you will get drafted by one of the NFL's 32 teams and they get the opportunity to sign you to a contract. And contrary to popular belief but if no team picks you you are automatically put into free agency. That's pretty much everything any thing else just add as a detail.

Actually it was the Pittsburgh Steelers, NOT 49ers that took the money to switch from the NFC to AFC and even the Conferences. So the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers switched.

The first guy got it right.

But when the merger happened, The Baltimore Colts, San Fransisco 49ers, and Cleveland Browns - Who were in the NFL - switched to the AFC.

there is no difference

How do I begin selling early American antique glass bottles inherited?

I don't have any room to store them, at all. They are the early american bottles: bitters, medicine bottles, etc...

Any suggestions?

You can try ebay or an antique dealer. You can go to an antique fair and see if one of the venders would be willing to buy them. You can take them to an auction house. I would first try to get them appraised you might be able to do that at your local auction house. The value would depend on who made it, when it was made, where it's from, the quality and the design. Hope this helps.

Any ideas how to help an American Bulldog with severe allergies and very itchy skin?

Our American Bulldog is allergic to almost every type of grass and pollen. We are having her treated by a dermatologist but now summer is on the way, her scratching has started again. She scratches so much she makes herself bleed. She drags her belly and chest along the grass or carpets and makes herself very sore. We have tried a number of things but nothing seems to work. Has anyone experience of this and any tried and tested remedies. Please try and help us.....

By adding an ounce of Electro-Colloidal Silver to the dogs water bowl on a daily basis should help tremendously with the allergies, It can also be applied directly to the skin and fur to prevent infections and accellerate the healing of itchy abrasions and contusions. Let it air-dry. You should be able to find some Electro-Colloidal Silver in your local health food store or at a discount directly from some manufacturers on the internet. Run a search. It is also not hard to make it yourself and save considerably more. The use of Electro-Colloidal Silver in the care of pets is a really worthwhile subject to look into.

This is a product that is very good for her, and will really help: http://springtimeinc.com/product/88/2

If they won't ship to your area ( they are super nice people and I think they will) then write down the ingredients and take to your herbal shop to see if they can provide the same. .

I do not have a Bulldog, but I do have a Lab with severe grass and pollen allergies. I tried all of the skin products that I could find...anything that was safe for a dog, I most likely have used. None of them really worked at all. I finally bit the bullet and had my vet get allergy shots for her. It was a little expensive, around $400.00 up front and then the vials are $150.00 for about a 4 month supply. The vet had her tested, found out exactly what she was allergic to and had a lab create a shot specifically for her. I now give her a bath once a week with a special hypoallergenic shampoo and I give her a shot every 10 days. It has been 6 months since we started the shots and she is a changed dog. She has gotten all of her hair back, the scabs are gone and she is no longer scratching herself like crazy. Like I said, it is a little expensive but for me it was well worth it.

I have a Shih-tzu with the same problems. I went to my vet and told him I did not want steroids, so he put him on a steroid free pill called Atopica ( a-top-i-ka). Took about 3 weeks to enter his system and I have been using it for about 3 years now. My dog no longer itches and makes himself bleed. I resorted to this daily pill after numerous attempts with shots, special shampoos, etc. When you have this severe of a problem like I did, nothing mild works. Since then, I have recommended this product to many of my customers and their skin problems have disappeared. I have heard of my customers using what Dr. Bob was suggesting with great success. So try either one. Good luck!

I had a Rott who always had huge hot spots so we did the allergy test on him where they shaved his entire side and injected him with about 40 diff things and checked him 24 and 48 hours later. The vet had a solution made up of the top 10 or so worst allergic things and I gave him a shot every day for a month or so then every other day then twice a week and so on until he was getting his shot once every 4 to 6 weeks. This is the only method for very allergic dogs, the blood allergy test is not as good. My g/f's 2 ABs are very allergic as well and always red and itchy but they do not want to spend the $$ getting them tested. Changing foods doesn't help as they are allergic to grass, molds etc not food.

Take her to your Vet.

She can either have a shot for allergies or your vet can prescribe an anti inflammatory cream.

Please don't use human creams.

Any ideas how to help an American Bulldog with severe allergies and very itchy skin?

Our American Bulldog is allergic to almost every type of grass and pollen. We are having her treated by a dermatologist but now summer is on the way, her scratching has started again. She scratches so much she makes herself bleed. She drags her belly and chest along the grass or carpets and makes herself very sore. We have tried a number of things but nothing seems to work. Has anyone experience of this and any tried and tested remedies. Please try and help us.....

By adding an ounce of Electro-Colloidal Silver to the dogs water bowl on a daily basis should help tremendously with the allergies, It can also be applied directly to the skin and fur to prevent infections and accellerate the healing of itchy abrasions and contusions. Let it air-dry. You should be able to find some Electro-Colloidal Silver in your local health food store or at a discount directly from some manufacturers on the internet. Run a search. It is also not hard to make it yourself and save considerably more. The use of Electro-Colloidal Silver in the care of pets is a really worthwhile subject to look into.

This is a product that is very good for her, and will really help: http://springtimeinc.com/product/88/2

If they won't ship to your area ( they are super nice people and I think they will) then write down the ingredients and take to your herbal shop to see if they can provide the same. .

I do not have a Bulldog, but I do have a Lab with severe grass and pollen allergies. I tried all of the skin products that I could find...anything that was safe for a dog, I most likely have used. None of them really worked at all. I finally bit the bullet and had my vet get allergy shots for her. It was a little expensive, around $400.00 up front and then the vials are $150.00 for about a 4 month supply. The vet had her tested, found out exactly what she was allergic to and had a lab create a shot specifically for her. I now give her a bath once a week with a special hypoallergenic shampoo and I give her a shot every 10 days. It has been 6 months since we started the shots and she is a changed dog. She has gotten all of her hair back, the scabs are gone and she is no longer scratching herself like crazy. Like I said, it is a little expensive but for me it was well worth it.

I have a Shih-tzu with the same problems. I went to my vet and told him I did not want steroids, so he put him on a steroid free pill called Atopica ( a-top-i-ka). Took about 3 weeks to enter his system and I have been using it for about 3 years now. My dog no longer itches and makes himself bleed. I resorted to this daily pill after numerous attempts with shots, special shampoos, etc. When you have this severe of a problem like I did, nothing mild works. Since then, I have recommended this product to many of my customers and their skin problems have disappeared. I have heard of my customers using what Dr. Bob was suggesting with great success. So try either one. Good luck!

I had a Rott who always had huge hot spots so we did the allergy test on him where they shaved his entire side and injected him with about 40 diff things and checked him 24 and 48 hours later. The vet had a solution made up of the top 10 or so worst allergic things and I gave him a shot every day for a month or so then every other day then twice a week and so on until he was getting his shot once every 4 to 6 weeks. This is the only method for very allergic dogs, the blood allergy test is not as good. My g/f's 2 ABs are very allergic as well and always red and itchy but they do not want to spend the $$ getting them tested. Changing foods doesn't help as they are allergic to grass, molds etc not food.

Take her to your Vet.

She can either have a shot for allergies or your vet can prescribe an anti inflammatory cream.

Please don't use human creams.

How come American blacks refer to themselves as African American?

When theyve been in America so much longer than everyone else. Shouldnt they be calling themselves American and everyone else be using hypens.

Only the super-liberals do. Real folks don't.

Interesting...although I wouldn't exactly say they've been in American longer then "everyone" else...my descendents came from Germany, Ireland, France and I'm sure there's a few other bits and pieces thrown in there for good measure. But my heritage goes back longer then a couple hundred years, so if someone is interested to know my heritage, then they ask, and I tell them. Quite simple, really. I don't really have too many opportunities to exclaim myself as a "German-Irish-French-Dutch (and some other stuff that I can't recall at the moment) American" very often. (Thank God!) I was born in and live in America so I consider myself American. I don't really care what other people call themselves; if it helps them, then so be it. Why should that bother me or anyone else for that matter?

All of the black people I know call themselves black.

AA is something that has been thrown out there as being politically correct and has emerged within the last half-century.

In the 50s and 60s black people were considered "colored" or "*****" - not black or AA. Now, we have to be politically correct.

I consider myself white not Caucasian.

I think blacks should be black and not AA.

We are Americans. That is our nationality. African American is our ethnicity. Just like Nigerian is a nationality and Bantu is an ethnicity.

Edit: For those who don't understand this African American is not a race. To say so is like saying Black Americans are an entirely different race from Black continental Africans. Nothing could be further from the truth. Just like Kansas City born Don Cheadle played the role of a Hutu man from Rwanda, Cape Town South Africa born singer Jonathan Butler could be transplanted to America and no one would ever know the difference from he and an African American.

We are Americans, but we're not represented as "All American" either, blacks have never really been made to feel welcome in this country, so we try to hold onto what seemed like a better time for us and the last time in our history when we actually had an identity, we were African. So we put the two together I think. We are seen now as African Americans, but we ARE Americans, and much more so than lots of other people in this country.

If it were up to me we'd be emerged more into American history instead of slavery as the side note. and a separate class for our history. people should learn more about Phyllis Wheatley like they do Edgar Allan Poe or whatever, "African American" history IS American history. I think we should have more recognition as Americans whose ancestors built this country along with Brits or anyone whose been here alongside the founding fathers... but how many people really do see black people in ghettos or anywhere as true Americans? A black man, Billy Lee, George Washington's right hand man, was directly next to him the whole time riding on horseback just as fast as Washington, but history books tell us Washington was a faster rider than anyone and they barely mention him.

A black man, Crispus Attics was the first person to die in the Revolutionary War, another black man was the FIRST wounded in the civil war... we've been here a long time, but still, we are separated in lots of ways and unknown to lots of people because we represent the bad side of this country, a shameful past...

it just sounds better to say African-American. Africa isn't a country so it's not like saying German-American or something like that. It's just a way of describing your race. i think technically it was supposed to be afro-american. the "afro" part is like "caucasoid" and "mongoloid."

Yes I know I'm an American, but when describing race I always refer to myself as african-american rather than black. I mean come on! My skin isn't black. If it were than that's what I'd be calling myself.

From my experience its other races who classify us as African- American. I guess they think that's politically correct. All blacks I know (see how I just said black and not AA) considers ourselves American.

i don't know it's crazy. i'm black american,i'm not african american. i not from africa

I just say black none of my AA friends have ever said they've been offended by it. Actually come to think of it my black friends are the ones who make the most hilarious race jokes : )

will u call them by america if u're describing them?

they get offended no matter what you call them. if you refer to them as black, its racist. if you call them american, then your not acknowledging their african roots and their forced slavery, if you call them african americans, you are alienating them from being regular americans. i find that all hilarious, since they refer to eacher as "*****"

How come American blacks refer to themselves as African American?

When theyve been in America so much longer than everyone else. Shouldnt they be calling themselves American and everyone else be using hypens.

Only the super-liberals do. Real folks don't.

Interesting...although I wouldn't exactly say they've been in American longer then "everyone" else...my descendents came from Germany, Ireland, France and I'm sure there's a few other bits and pieces thrown in there for good measure. But my heritage goes back longer then a couple hundred years, so if someone is interested to know my heritage, then they ask, and I tell them. Quite simple, really. I don't really have too many opportunities to exclaim myself as a "German-Irish-French-Dutch (and some other stuff that I can't recall at the moment) American" very often. (Thank God!) I was born in and live in America so I consider myself American. I don't really care what other people call themselves; if it helps them, then so be it. Why should that bother me or anyone else for that matter?

All of the black people I know call themselves black.

AA is something that has been thrown out there as being politically correct and has emerged within the last half-century.

In the 50s and 60s black people were considered "colored" or "negro" - not black or AA. Now, we have to be politically correct.

I consider myself white not Caucasian.

I think blacks should be black and not AA.

We are Americans. That is our nationality. African American is our ethnicity. Just like Nigerian is a nationality and Bantu is an ethnicity.

Edit: For those who don't understand this African American is not a race. To say so is like saying Black Americans are an entirely different race from Black continental Africans. Nothing could be further from the truth. Just like Kansas City born Don Cheadle played the role of a Hutu man from Rwanda, Cape Town South Africa born singer Jonathan Butler could be transplanted to America and no one would ever know the difference from he and an African American.

We are Americans, but we're not represented as "All American" either, blacks have never really been made to feel welcome in this country, so we try to hold onto what seemed like a better time for us and the last time in our history when we actually had an identity, we were African. So we put the two together I think. We are seen now as African Americans, but we ARE Americans, and much more so than lots of other people in this country.

If it were up to me we'd be emerged more into American history instead of slavery as the side note. and a separate class for our history. people should learn more about Phyllis Wheatley like they do Edgar Allan Poe or whatever, "African American" history IS American history. I think we should have more recognition as Americans whose ancestors built this country along with Brits or anyone whose been here alongside the founding fathers... but how many people really do see black people in ghettos or anywhere as true Americans? A black man, Billy Lee, George Washington's right hand man, was directly next to him the whole time riding on horseback just as fast as Washington, but history books tell us Washington was a faster rider than anyone and they barely mention him.

A black man, Crispus Attics was the first person to die in the Revolutionary War, another black man was the FIRST wounded in the civil war... we've been here a long time, but still, we are separated in lots of ways and unknown to lots of people because we represent the bad side of this country, a shameful past...

it just sounds better to say African-American. Africa isn't a country so it's not like saying German-American or something like that. It's just a way of describing your race. i think technically it was supposed to be afro-american. the "afro" part is like "caucasoid" and "mongoloid."

Yes I know I'm an American, but when describing race I always refer to myself as african-american rather than black. I mean come on! My skin isn't black. If it were than that's what I'd be calling myself.

From my experience its other races who classify us as African- American. I guess they think that's politically correct. All blacks I know (see how I just said black and not AA) considers ourselves American.

i don't know it's crazy. i'm black american,i'm not african american. i not from africa

I just say black none of my AA friends have ever said they've been offended by it. Actually come to think of it my black friends are the ones who make the most hilarious race jokes : )

will u call them by america if u're describing them?

they get offended no matter what you call them. if you refer to them as black, its racist. if you call them american, then your not acknowledging their african roots and their forced slavery, if you call them african americans, you are alienating them from being regular americans. i find that all hilarious, since they refer to eacher as "*****"