How to not look like a stereotypical American in Europe

How to not look like a stereotypical American in Europe?
I just posted this in Travels/Europe but I'm posting it again in Cultures just to see if the answers differ. Sorry for that! Hi there! I am a 16 year old (slightly quiet) female American who is going to Europe next summer (probably). The last thing I want is for people to view me as a stupid American (you know the whole stereotype!). Anyway, I was nominated/auditioned into a music (band and choir) tour of England, France, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We're going to be performing every other day. We're going to be doing the tourist stuff in Paris, Venice and London but in the smaller countries, we're going to be in villages with the locals. I'm slightly mad at myself for learning Spanish instead of French, Italian or German but I WILL be studying the languages this year. I am a quiet girl and very aware of how Americans are viewed in other countries but I usually wear jeans and brightly colored t-shirts. In the summer, I would go in (not short) shorts. My questions are: How can I avoid looking like an American? Please don't tell me "Be yourself" because there are plenty of people who are more than happy for "be themselves" and look how they're viewed in Europe! ~What should I pack to wear? We're supposed to wear special jackets (purple) and other clothes to stay together on activities. ~What kinds of shoes can you recommend? (Stylish/European but comfortable) ~What kind of bag should I bring? (Backpack would be effective but it would look sorta touristy, don't you think?) ~Would a large "bag" bag work? (not quite a purse...maybe a tote bag almost?) ~Any other tips? Anyway, I just sounded like the most insecure person on the planet back there lol. I just don't want to come off as another American in Europe :) ...besides wearing a shirt that says "Hi, I'm Canadian!" Anyway, when you answer, could you maybe put which country you live in right now? Thanks so much everyone! More questions... Would colored converse shoes be ok? And if so, which color? I am leaving early July and coming back late July Also, I am not overly loud and only wear makeup on very special occasions. If I do, it's only a bit of mascara and foundation. And I'm petite if that means anything.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 10 Answers
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don't dress all hollister and abercrombie and fitch or like a ho. that screams out american.
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I think that you're making it more difficult than it needs to be. Just dress comfortably. As for not looking like a seterotypical american, don't walk around while staring at a map. That tells people that you are a lost tourist.
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People don't really pay attention to someone's dress sense , you said you are a quiet girl so you'il be Ok.... I'm from Ireland and I remember when I was a kid we had some Americans at the house the woman said " O MY GOSH YOU HAVE INDOOR FACILITIES!" You know just very loud and brash, not to mention slightly offensive lol, just don't be like that and you'il be fine , you don't really have much to worry about. If you're going to learn some French don't be afraid to use what you know if you can because they will appreciate the effort in France , it shows respect you know. I honestly don't know about shoes just buy some runners or something.
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Converse would be fine. Plenty of people wear them where I am anyway. Any colour at all. Backpacks also aren't a problem. You'll just look like a student that's going interrailing.
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Try not to talk.....they will know immediately......kidding. However, I'm proud to be an American, so I would suggest to just be yourself. Don't act or dress like an idiot - just show them that all their stereotypes about Americans are WRONG. Helen - why are you using an American slang "ho?" Why can't you be original and say a slapper or something from your own country. Be original!! You slam Americans by saying don't dress like a ho. Have you ever taken a look at the way the women dress in your own country? PLEASEEEE!!
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Stop trying so hard not to be yourself. You seem like a bright girl. If some European bigot does not have enough sense to judge you by your own character and actions that's their fault. What good is changing your style of dress going to do? I think most of the people there will respect you if you handle yourself accordingly. It's not yours or any other average American's fault that we have such a bad reputation around the world. If people there can't understand that fuq em. I'm sick of Americans going out of their way to bow down to ignorance and stereotypes that should not apply to people in the first place. You don't have to make excuses for a whole nation. People in Europe and the US need to understand that. I believe the majority of people in Europe will give you the same respect you give, regardless of how you dress.
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so what you are saying is you want to be someone else? like who/what? my point is you ARE an american, this means nothing! (politically, educationally, etc). Dont do things like getting wild drunk, criticize their culture, fart or burp in public, etc. If you need help its OK, simply ask "excuse me i need some help, do you speak english?" and dont be offended if they say "NO". Enjoy your trip, the city, the views, and trust me you'll be fine.
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Listen, some Europeans hate us so much that they won't care what you wear or what shoes you use. As soon as they hear your accent they will judge you. Don't try so hard. The most obvious thing that could make you stand out is your 'tourist look'. Not clothes but your facial expressions and your amazement at every singe little thing. Don't act too surprised at new information, act casual. As long as you don't wear American t-shirts and say how great America is, you aren't going to stand out.
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I think that you're overly concerned about the stereotype of the "Ugly American." Sure, it exists, just as prejudice still exists in America, but it isn't something so widespread that you need to actively worry about, as you're doing. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. And besides, the clothing they wear in Europe is remarkably like what we wear here. The one thing that might get you stereotyped as an ugly American is how you act, not how you look. If you act arrogant and superior just because you are an American, that will make people dislike you. No matter what you do, as soon as any European hears you speak in English, they'll automatically know that you're American. (That is, unless you happen to be a well-trained spy.) If you are polite and considerate of others, that's all you really need in order to get along fine almost anywhere in the world. And I'm sure you can do that. Have a great trip!
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It Works =)
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Why can't Princess Nora help herself from loving Rory Emerald so much

Why can't Princess Nora help herself from loving Rory Emerald so much?
Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg (in full Norberta (Nora) Elisabeth Maria Assunta Josefine Georgine et omnes sancti Prinzessin von und zu Liechtenstein, Gräfin zu Rietberg), (born October 31, 1950) is the daughter of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1906-1989) and his wife Countess Gina of Wilczek (1921-1989), and thus younger sister of the current Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II. She studied at the University of Geneva and the University Institute for Advanced International Studies. She has worked for the World Bank and the International Institute for Environment and Development, among others. She speaks French, English, German and Spanish. On June 11, 1988, she married Don Vicente Sartorius y Cabeza de Vaca (November 30, 1931-July 22, 2002), Marquess de Mariño, and she has a daughter, Maria Teresa Sartorius y de Liechtenstein (born 1992). She has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1987. She was president of Liechtenstein's National Olympic Committee from 1982 to 1992 and she has been president of Special Olympics Liechtenstein since 2002. She is the godmother of Princess Laetitia Maria, Archduchess of Austria-Este, the youngest daughter of Princess Astrid of Belgium.
Royalty - 2 Answers
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She "loves" him for his philanthropy. There is no indication of a personal involvement.
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Some people are just very attractive. It is a cross we have to bear.

Why not make Jerusalem its own nation

Why not make Jerusalem its own nation?
The Vatican and Montenegro are tiny nations. Liechtenstein is a small country, and two other baby countries lurk beside Belgium. So why not make Jerusalem into its own nation. Make a council of five to run it: a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, and two "Others" who are either of other faiths or none at all. Make the borders as circular as possible with a mile space to grow into. Of course, there will be people who will not like this. But I can think of no other way to maintain the peace needed to continue allowing people to come and see the city and for the people who live and work there. To split it would make it like Cold War Germany--who would want that? To go through security check points to get from one side of the city to the other--eh, phooey! Make it a COUNTRY. Its very own place in a sea of unrest. Perhaps that island could be the place of peace. Maybe....if it could only be....
Politics - 11 Answers
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Sounds like a good idea to me. I think the sad thing is, neither side truly wants peace. If they did, this would have been settled decades ago.
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Then they would have to fight that government too!
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That wouldn't work because of all the tradition and prophecies surrounding it. Both sides wouldn't be happy. You have to know the history of Jerusalem starting from way back to understand why... But it's a good idea...
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Jerusalem has always been the capital of Israel!!!
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Israel is already the nation. Jerusalem is the capitol. It is their land. Period.
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lmao...Israel will not fall!
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Montenegro is not that small - are you thinking of Monaco? I personally think West Jerusalem should be part of Israel, East Jerusalem part of the new Palestinian state, and the Old City should have some sort of international status with UN jurisdiction.
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Not bad, poster. I have a few more radical conditions though. Jerusalem it is not the Israelis' city. The Israelis are thieves and murderers. They stole it from the Canaanites and murdered every man, murdered the women that had "layed down" with a man, and raped all the virgin women. Disagree ? It's right there in the Bible. Jerusalem should be occupied by the UN. Absolutely no religion should be tolerated. Any Christian, Jew, or Muslim seen doing their superstitious, war inducing, cult bull&%it should be thrown out. Repeat offenders imprisoned for 20 years. If they insist on suicide as a form of protest, then no one should stand in their way.
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I like your idea. In practice, it was already tried. That was the original plan under the UN. In 1948, Jerusalem was majority Jewish. Immediately, Jordan invaded and seized Jerusalem as well as the West Bank and Gaza. They immediately ethnically cleansed all Jews from all three areas and began systematically destroying all Jewish holy sites and most cemeteries. The rest of the world did nothing during or afterwards. Arabs refuse to recognize Jews right to own property in "palestine." (It is a death penalty crime to do so under PA and Jordanian law.) And they insist that 100% of Israel including Jerusalem must be an Arab state. The PA has also suggested that Jews have no religious ties to Jerusalem. They invoke a principle that since Jerusalem is holy to Moslems, no one else deserves to have access. They are willing to "allow" Christians access because it is holy to them. But, by denying that it is holy to Jews, they lay the groundwork to ban Jews access again (as they were banned from 1948-1967).
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The Zionist entity would never agree.
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WTF .. makin jerusalem a nation Ha! i live in jerusalem and that will never happen ... and to all of you Jerusalem is part of PALESTINE not israel !!!!!!!!!

How to not look like a stereotypical American in Europe

How to not look like a stereotypical American in Europe?
Hi there! I am a 16 year old (slightly quiet) female American who is going to Europe next summer (probably). The last thing I want is for people to view me as a stupid American (you know the whole stereotype!). Anyway, I was nominated/auditioned into a music (band and choir) tour of England, France, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We're going to be performing every other day. We're going to be doing the tourist stuff in Paris, Venice and London but in the smaller countries, we're going to be in villages with the locals. I'm slightly mad at myself for learning Spanish instead of French, Italian or German but I WILL be studying the languages this year. I am a quiet girl and very aware of how Americans are viewed in other countries but I usually wear jeans and brightly colored t-shirts. In the summer, I would go in (not short) shorts. My questions are: How can I avoid looking like an American? Please don't tell me "Be yourself" because there are plenty of people who are more than happy for "be themselves" and look how they're viewed in Europe! ~What should I pack to wear? We're supposed to wear special jackets (purple) and other clothes to stay together on activities. ~What kinds of shoes can you recommend? (Stylish/European but comfortable) ~What kind of bag should I bring? (Backpack would be effective but it would look sorta touristy, don't you think?) ~Would a large "bag" bag work? (not quite a purse...maybe a tote bag almost?) ~Any other tips? Anyway, I just sounded like the most insecure person on the planet back there lol. I just don't want to come off as another American in Europe :) ...besides wearing a shirt that says "Hi, I'm Canadian!" Anyway, when you answer, could you maybe put which country you live in right now? Thanks so much everyone! More questions... Would colored converse shoes be ok? And if so, which color? I am leaving early July and coming back late July Also, I am not overly loud and only wear makeup on very special occasions. If I do, it's only a bit of mascara and foundation. And I'm petite if that means anything.
Other - Europe - 8 Answers
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Rule 1: Do not wear sneakers or baseball caps
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Don't wanna stick out? Then dress classy. Americans tend to dress a lot more casually (like in bright cotton tee shirts and converse) than Europeans. Europeans dress classier, think nice pants, casual dresses, heels/boots and sophisticated shirts. Think to yourself: is this classy? If the answers yes (word to the wise- sweatshirts and sweatpants are SO american!!) then you're good. A nice big bag that you can carry all your stuff (maps, camera, umbrella, etc.) would be good. No Hot Topic or PacSun though. Think leather or just a simple patterned/solid colored bag. Even one of those cheap 5 dollar totes will do. As for shoes, sandals will be ideal. If you want sneakers, think slim, basic and stylish. Keds work fine. Just look polished. And of course, treat the people you meet and the places you go with respect! Don't worry, you'll be fine =)
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Dress however you like. Once they hear you speak, the masquerade will be over, anyway.
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do not, repeat DO NOT, try to imitate the accent of your location. I made this mistake and they thought that I was mocking them. Just be yourself and it is still pretty cool to stand out in a crowd. Just promise me that you wont walk around in a turquoise polyester suit. My friend did that trying to blend in, and that was a HUGE mistake.
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If you travel with the group you will stand out as one of the group and as such as a tourist. And most European will recognize a group of Americans as such. When you travel alone you can try to blend in, but as young person, between 15 and 25 you can wear jeans, T-shirt and any kind of shoes, as fashion is not that much different between the continents. Only older people seem to select real different colours. Only wear shorts when the locals do, as Europeans do not wear them as often as Americans, they save them for when it is really hot. For practical details on this trip, wear shoes you are comfortable in, that you can walk on all day, every day. And bring at least two pairs of footwear, the second pair can be light sandals or flip flops, but your main shoes need to be sturdy. (I travel on flip flops myself, but I do not have to keep up with a group when I do that.) Most European young people will use backpacks, all different kinds, as well as messenger bags and so on. But for a day in town a backpack is most comfy. Do not bring a brand new one, but rather one that is well worn, if you have one. In short, bring the bag you would also use at home. And the most useful tip, look at others, see if you can pick out the Americans and do not copy their behavior. By the way, wearing a T-shirt saying you are Canadian will not help much, most Canadians are considered as bad as most USA Americans.
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In most European countries, people only wear shorts when they are at the beach. You don't find locals walking around Paris, Rome, Berlin, Zurich, etc in shorts. If I see a person in shorts in a city, there's a 99% chance they are an American tourist. When it's hot, girls wear skirts or sundresses, or linen trousers For stylish, comfortble shoes, you don't have to wear sneakers. Get a pair of ballet flats or loafers - they look nice, can work with pants or skirts, and are comfortable and easy to wear on cobblestone streets. Aerosoles has comfy shoes specifically for walking
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Hey , just be respectfull .thats all ~What kinds of shoes can you recommend? (Stylish/European but comfortable)----Since you are 16,converse and vans are great ~What kind of bag should I bring? (Backpack would be effective but it would look sorta touristy, don't you think?) ---yes ,it will, just bring a trolley bag ~Would a large "bag" bag work? (not quite a purse...maybe a tote bag almost?) ---yeah ,would be okay. http://media.photobucket.com/image/big%20stylish%20bag/rougeberries/SB2017B.jpg
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Don't worry about your shoes or clothes. Wear what you like, I'm sure it's okay. :) Well, you could avoid "oh my god" and "oh my gosh" etc. :D It's a good thing you're not very talkative because that's usually how you recognize an American - they talk way too much and too loudly. And obviously everyone knows American accent. But don't be ashamed of yourself or your country, you sound like a clever girl. Have a nice trip! :) PS. I'm from Finland.

Are European "socialists" better capitalists than American capitalists

Are European "socialists" better capitalists than American capitalists?
Are the "socialist" countries of Europe better at capitalism than the United States of America? Hard to believe, maybe? Here are the facts, taken from the CIA World Fact Book, Nominal Gross Domestic Product per capita (person). 1 Liechtenstein $145,734 2007 2 Qatar $141,733 2008 est. 3 Luxembourg $118,538 2008 est. 4 Norway $103,586 2008 est. 5 Ireland $68,574 2008 est. 6 Denmark $67,387 2008 est. 7 Switzerland $64,974 2008 est. 8 Iceland $62,490 2008 est. 9 Kuwait $61,499 2008 est. 10 United Arab Emirates $58,424 2008 est. 11 Sweden $56,703 2008 est. 12 Netherlands $54,640 2008 est. 13 Finland $53,616 2008 est. 14 Austria $52,696 2008 est. 15 Australia $50,887 2008 est. 16 Belgium $47,617 2008 17 United States $47,103 2008 est. European Countries: Liechtenstein, Universal Health Care. Luxembourg, Universal Health Care. Norway, Universal Health Care. Ireland, Universal Health Care. Denmark, Universal Health Care. Sweden, Universal Health Care. Netherlands, Universal Health Care. Finland, Universal Health Care. Austria, Universal Health Care. Belgium, Universal Health Care. The cost of living in the US is less so maybe they're not, but what do you think? They do produce more wealth per person, and have way more time off work, so what's going on? Sorry Iceland and Switzerland both have Universal Health Care as well. jheat I'm the one who pointed out cost of living in the US is less, I didn't assume anything. Never the less they still produce, far more per person, and work far less.
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yea, and check out the cost of living per person. maybe you shouldn't assume so much so quickly.
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That's because employers don't have to pay for healthcare, and can give raises to their employees on a regular basis. The health insurance corporations don't suck their profits through raising insurance premiums so much so that employees don't get raises like what is happening in the U.S today.
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Well, I guess that depends on how you define what a good capitalist is. If you use the Nominal Gross Domestic Product per capita as a measure then it looks like several european "socialists" are better capitalists than the americans, but I am not sure if that is the correct way to measure it. You could also look at things like the current account balance: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_current_account_balance where the USA is in pretty bad shape ( and most of the countries you mention do pretty well). But then again People's Republic of China rank first on that list, does that mean that the Chinese are the best capitalists in the world? And what about other things like, Distribution of wealth. Are people good capitalists just because they earn a lot of money, or do the money also have to be distributed in a 'fair' way? Well, as far as I can see, the US-economy is not doing so well at the moment, other countries seam to be doing better. Does that answer the question? :)

How could I persuade my dad to let me go on this one vacation

How could I persuade my dad to let me go on this one vacation?
My school is going on a trip to Europe next year. I REALLY want to go. They are going to Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, France, and Switzerland for 17 days. Everything is included in the fee except for lunch, drinks, and souvenirs. The problem is it is $4,000, which I would have to make up by next summer. I am willing to work for all of it by getting a full-time job in the summer and working after school. I am 16. The other problem is that my mom thinks that I should go, especially since I have a serious lung disease and my not ever be able to experience this again, since I may not live as long as most people. It has been my dream to visit Europe, and my family is not the type that will take a vacation outside the country. Although my mom supports me as long as I work for it, my dad doesn't. How could I persuade him to let me go? He is just really concerned about paying for college, and doesn't see it reasonable to pay to go to Europe instead.
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I did a trip like that when i was 16 from my school and had a good time plus you get to see and learn about the different countries and cultures.Most people never travel outside there country and experience some where else.For some people it is a once in a life time chance.Your father should see that with your lung disease and your age plus you are going with your school so there will be people from the school keeping an eye on you.Plus it is something you have always wanted to do and my never do it again plus you will be working to help pay for it.As long as you doctor gives you a clean bill of heath to take the trip and you will have no issues i don't see why he will not let you go.I went to the same countries plus Belgium.Since then i have gone back to Europe but to England,Ireland,Scotland and Switzerland and i am 44 now.So it kinda is a one in a lifetime chance.I hope you are able to get your father to let you go.Best of luck.

Am a catholic priest currently working as Asst. parish priest in Rome. What should I do do go to Switzerland f

Am a catholic priest currently working as Asst. parish priest in Rome. What should I do do go to Switzerland f
She lives in Liechtenstein and has invited me.
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If this is for real then you need to discuss the situation with your bishop. With love in Christ.

What eye-sore would you put on this list

What eye-sore would you put on this list?
Personally, I'm shocked that Soldier Field here in Chicago, IL USA is not on the list... What they did to that stadium is despicable... What eye-sore do you think should have made the list? Travel Picks: 10 top ugly buildings and monuments http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081114/lf_nm_life/us_travel_picks_ugly#full 1. Boston City Hall; Boston, Massachusetts While it was hip for it's time, this concrete structure now gets routinely criticized for its dreary facade and incongruity with the rest of the city's more genteel architecture. Luckily, it's very close to more aesthetically pleasing attractions. 2. Montparnasse Tower; Paris, France While it's almost universally agreed that this ominous stick is a blight on the landscape of the world's most stunning city, its detractors admit that there is one very good reason to take in the view from the building's observation deck: it's the only place you can go to get a view of the city without it. 3. LuckyShoe Monument; Tuuri, Finland It may be over-the-top, but there is something to be said for the giant, golden horseshoe that looms over Finland's second-largest shopping center. The shoe, and, in fact, the entire town in which it is situated, is said to bring good luck. 4. Metropolitan Cathedral; Liverpool, England The people who work here must be sick of the space capsule jokes. Even those who find the building's shell a bit "spacey," have to admit the circular interior is pretty spectacular. 5. Port Authority Bus Terminal; New York City, New York Those who pass by this iron monstrosity might be tempted to ask about a completion date, but alas, this is the finished product. 6. Torres de Colon; Madrid, Spain Like a set of giant salt-and-pepper shakers, these matching towers loom over the city to the dissatisfaction of many area residents. The buildings are also known as "El Enchufe" or "The Plug" for the plug-like structure that holds them together. 7. Liechtenstein Museum of Fine Arts; Vaduz, Liechtenstein Some feel the building's minimalist box design is a triumph, others say it's an eyesore. 8. Scottish Parliament Building; Edinburgh, Scotland Stone, oak, and bamboo are part of the make-up of the Scottish Parliament, a building that is the subject of much debate. 9. Birmingham Central Library; Birmingham, England One look and it's easy to see how this genre of architecture came to be known as the "Brutalist" style. Not surprisingly, the issue of its possible demolition has been looming for years. 10. Peter the Great Statue; Moscow, Russia Some 15 stories high, the larger-than-life monument was designed by controversial artist, Zurab K. Tsereteli, whose statue of Christopher Columbus was repeatedly rejected by the United States.
Society & Culture - 9 Answers
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Your mom!
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I'm with you...I just read that article and was like..."where is the UFO that crashed on Soldier Field". The totally ruined that stadium...I'm getting used to it though, I don't live downtown, but go there frequently and I am getting used to it.
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The Mosque of Abu l-Haggag at Luxor temple in Egypt. It's literally been called a cancer.
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I live in Scotland and I agree the parliament building is grotesque. I'd have settled for straightforward classical architecture and it would have been a tenth of the cost.
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Hussien Obama
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Heinz Field, without a doubt. I live in Pittsburgh, and I don't think these pics come anywhere near to conveying how truly hideous it is when you actually see it. It puts the U in ugly. http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=heinz%20field&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
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Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea. 'Nuff said.
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I'd say "Unconditional Surrender" in San Diego, CA. It has got to be one of the worst cases of kitsch posing as "art" that I have ever seen. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=27774
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I agree 100% that it should be the renovated Soldier Field in Chicago. It looks like a spaceship landed on the rubbles of the lake shore. The renovation was halfway decent on the inside, but a poor job on the outside.

Is this modern barbarism at work through the Democratic process? Is this why US of A is a Democratic Republic

Is this modern barbarism at work through the Democratic process? Is this why US of A is a Democratic Republic?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thor-halvorssen/united-nations-its-okay-t_b_787024.html In favor of the amendment to remove sexual orientation from the UN resolution on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions (79 nations): Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Brunei Dar-Sala, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe Opposed to the UN amendment to remove sexual orientation from the resolution on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions (70 nations): Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Micronesia (FS), Monaco, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela Abstain (17 nations): Antigua-Barbuda, Barbados, Belarus, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Fiji, Mauritius, Mongolia, Papau New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Absent (26 nations): Albania, Bolivia, Central African Republic, Chad, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Marshall Island, Mauritania, Nauru, Nicaragua, Palau, Sao Tome Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Togo, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan I think it is an interesting study piece. The two Koreas are on either side of the issue. And do you think that it is interesting to see China against homosexuality?
Politics - 5 Answers
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They call it progress.
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This is meaningless theater. Seriously, Afghanistan is pro gay??
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UN my @ss...
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Lots of us are against homosexuality, but do not hate homosexuals. Frightening that any nations would sanction by exclusion the extrajudicial, summary execution of anyone. Exception is terrorists, of course.
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this is infidel world vs muslim world with china voting against just because it is against any kind of human rights in general and Russia on the other side just because its anti US

How does this work do the top 2 teams make it in the groups or just the first

How does this work do the top 2 teams make it in the groups or just the first?
Group 1: Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Albania, Malta Group 2: Greece, Israel, Switzerland, Moldova, Latvia, Luxembourg Group 3: Czech Republic, Poland, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia, San Marino Group 4: Germany, Russia, Finland, Wales, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein Group 5: Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Armenia, Estonia Group 6: Croatia, England, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Andorra Group 7: France, Romania, Serbia, Lithuania, Austria, Faroe Islands Group 8: Italy, Bulgaria, Republic of Ireland, Cyprus, Georgia, Montenegro Group 9: Holland, Scotland, Norway, FYR Macedonia, Iceland
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Those groups are totally wrong, they are not the ones in this Euro. Group A for example is Portugal, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Turkey. Check the official Euro 2008 site.

Germans, Liechensteiners, or Swiss part 2. How does it work

Germans, Liechensteiners, or Swiss part 2. How does it work?
I have been wanting to get citizenship in Europe in Central Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria area. I found the requirements for Liechtenstein at this site. http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/standardsetting/nationality/Bulletin_en_files/Liechtenstein%20E%202004.pdf but I don't understand if it means you had to of lived there before and are now coming back or if you are a foreigner and have been living there for 5 years to become a citizen because the wording confused me. or if any of you know of a better site please send me the link. I am learning German with the Rosetta stone program as well as a side note. Danke.
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It means that you can get Liechtenstein nationality AFTER having lived there for 5 years and you will have to renounce your current nationality as they do not seem to permit dual nationality. Mind you, the operative word is CAN get Liechtenstein nationality not WILL get.

Satellite TV on your PC which is the best for Europe to view American TV

Satellite TV on your PC which is the best for Europe to view American TV?
I bought Satellite Direct and found it to be a rip off TV receptions are very bad as well as very small as full screen is impossible to watch and most station are not available here in Liechtenstein is there one that is worth paying for the down load that will work here?
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No. All are pretty well like that.
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I'm not sure if this will work for your location. but so far I am having no troubles at all with it. Direct Satellite PC. http://www.directsatellitetvonpc.com/direct-satellite-pc-review/

How does money laundering/tax evasion work

How does money laundering/tax evasion work?
I read an article about tax havens like Liechtenstein where CEO's launder money/tax evade through banks like those owned by the government (LGT in Lichtenstein owned by the royal family). How does this work?
Other - Taxes - 5 Answers
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Read all about it. Ya gotta love that there is a moneylaundering.com website. http://money.howstuffworks.com/money-laundering.htm http://www.moneylaundering.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_laundering
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I don't think they launder per say they just evade taxes by not reporting interest income with the help of the government. The IRS knows you have the money to begin with. True laundering would be a restaurant you have fake receipts and pass illegal cash through the business like drug proceedes( The cash was never legal) thru the business like it was a successful business pay sales tax report the illegal cash as restraurant income.
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Discussing it might be considered conspiracy to launder and evade taxes. Just pay your taxes and stop wondering how that dark stuff works. It will land you in prison and leave you miserable.
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No for the faint of heart, creative accounting sounds better, money laundry is just a term, the true is: there are holes in the law and taking advantage of them is not a crime, felony or anything like that. Knowledge of the law is your best friend.
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A lot of it involved "fronts". The Mafia did a lot of this, where they earned illegal money that was fenced through a gas station that they owned. They would report huge earnings for their gas station, so that all of this money appeared to be legally earned.