What is the best way to exchange us dollars to cuban money?
Q. We are traveling to Cuba from the US soon and would like to know the best way to handle money is? We can get a canadian credit card, and hope for the best exchange rate? Should we carry mexican pesos or euros and exchange there? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Asked by dave w - Fri Apr 17 14:40:08 2009 - Cuba - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Muncle gave you good information. You can exchange your USD in Cuba but, yes, there will be an added charge for conversion of at least 10%. If you do get a Canadian credit card, still be sure that its base is not connected to anything US. But just know that if you do choose to use a credit card and you do wish to purchase trips/excursions on it, the conversion can be done in US funds. You can only exchange in Cuba. And you'll want to be sure to change your money back before leaving Cuba so you don't have any paper trails with you. Basically you need to know what is the better exchange for your money. CAD is probably the easiest to use for yourself when changing your USD. Check on this site for money conversion rates and then compare to the… [cont.]
Answered by Tropicales - Fri Apr 17 15:05:23 2009

How does the stock exchange affect investment banks?
Q. In every country,the largest investment banks are located in the same city where the stock exchange is located.Why? And how does the stock exchange help investment banks?What advantages do investment banks have by keeping their headquarters close to the stock exchange?
Asked by Howdy - Thu Jul 14 18:36:48 2011 - Investing - 2 Answers - Comments

A. It is a business culture. Nothing is complicated. The same like why many airports have airlines offices near by? Good for business in time consuming. It is not wise to locate a business out of its business area because nature of business.
Answered by - Fri Jul 15 08:50:15 2011

How does the exchange of cytoplasm and plasmids between bacteria, benefit the bacteria?
Q. Exact question: Often when bacteria encounter each other, they will connect their cytoplasm together and exchange plasmids. How might this type of behavior benefit bacteria?
Asked by - Mon Feb 28 00:33:52 2011 - Biology - 1 Answers - Comments

A. This process is called conjugation. Plasmids can carry genes that better promote survival. Thus, the transfer of plasmids can effectively pass on this advantage to other bacteria. An example would help: Say you have one strain of bacteria with a plasmid that gives an immunity to some antibiotic. You then take this strain and introduce it to another without the plasmid. Conjugation then occurs between the two strains. You introduce both strains to the antibiotic and find that both survive.
Answered by - Mon Feb 28 00:49:10 2011

What activities to do with exchange study staying with me?
Q. Next year i want the exchange student to stay with me, but we live in a very small town and i was wondeing what we should do with them? I live in AZ, so we will take them to the grand canyon, bu what else should we do??? My family is just my parents and i so i dont want to to get bored staying with us or anything like that. Just let me know what you think or what you would want to do if you were the exchange student. Thanks!
Asked by hellothereeveryone - Thu Nov 12 19:39:55 2009 - Phoenix - 2 Answers - Comments

A. You have to remember that hosting an exchange student is not about entertaining them. It's about sharing your culture and having the opportunity to learn something about theirs. Therefore, they should be prepared to live your lifestyle and experience your family and your culture in much the same way you do. Most of their time will be spent either in school or studying or involved in school activities. They should be encouraged to make friends separate and apart from yours and to choose school or community based activities separate from yours. With all of that, there should actually be very little opportunity for you to have to figure out what to do with them or worry about them being bored. You will have only 3 or 4 weeks during the course… [cont.]
Answered by beentheredonethat - Thu Nov 12 23:37:27 2009

What will happen to Canadian exchange rate under the following two situations?
Q. The governor of the Bank of Canada announces that he will reduce inflation with a new anti-inflation program. If the public believes him, predict what will happen to the Canadian exchange rate. AND If expected inflation drops in Europe so that interest rates falls there, predict what will happen to the Canadian exchange rate.
Asked by chikukv - Tue Sep 23 19:03:47 2008 - Economics - 1 Answers - Comments

A. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) tracked very closely the inflation experienced by seniors as a group between 1992 and 2004, according to a new study. This is important because the CPI is used to index old-age pensions. During this 12-year span, seniors-only households experienced an average annual rate of inflation of 1.95%. This was only slightly higher than the rate of 1.84% for all other households, and 1.86% for all households combined. The study examined the inflation rate experienced by households composed exclusively of seniors aged 65 and over, comparing them with all other Canadian households and the official CPI. Starting in 1998, seniors did begin to encounter slightly higher price increases for certain items. As a result, a… [cont.]
Answered by Ronnie @ BinBrain.Com - Mon Sep 29 10:33:12 2008

How do i become a exchange student from US to Deutschland?
Q. How can I become a exchange student to Deutschland. Do they have any like summer exchange things were I wouldn't do school? How much would it cost?
Asked by travisman1994 - Mon Nov 9 19:46:12 2009 - Other - Europe - 1 Answers - Comments

A. If I may, I would like to cast a vote for Youth For Understanding (YFU). I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer with YFU. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for 59 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. Which ever program you choose, make sure they are listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. YFU does have summer (6-week) programs to Germany. ( This is from… [cont.]
Answered by Dam Engineer - Mon Nov 9 21:15:48 2009

How to put pharmaceutical product company on stock exchange?
Q. Hi. I am looking to put a new pharmaceutical company on stock exchange. We have a great brand new product that is already selling well. We are looking to expand and wondering how and where put our company on stock exchange. I heard about OTCBB. Which stock exchange we should use?
Asked by - Sun Jul 11 05:10:43 2010 - Corporations - 1 Answers - Comments

A. If you're asking on yahoo then you won't be able to. You would go to an investment bank and they would offer your shares. OTC isn't an exchange, it refers to stocks that are traded over the counter because they aren't eligible to trade on an exchange.
Answered by - Sun Jul 11 20:43:24 2010

What is the best way to exchange currency for a trip to China?
Q. I am traveling to China in July and was wondering what the best way to do currency exchange is. I've heard that you can just bring your debit card with you and use the ATMs but I've also heard that the ATMs give you bad exchange rates. Is it best to exchange cash before you leave? If so where can you get the best exchange rates that is also a secure merchant?
Asked by - Mon Jun 13 22:22:01 2011 - China - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Foreign currency exchange fees are unavoidable. You will pay a 2% to 3% foreign exchange fee in China regardless of whether you exchange currency via ATM, credit card use, or in cash. Do NOT exchange foreign currency in the United States. Banks and exchange services in the USA charge outlandish rates of 15% to 30%.
Answered by American Zombie - Tue Jun 14 00:15:14 2011

How is the exchange rate for the day determined or calculated?
Q. On frequent time slot the exchange rate between any two currencies changes. I believe this is done with a 15 minute delay. How is the final rate for the day determine. That is the rate that gets reported in most news briefings at the end of the day?
Asked by zimele - Mon Aug 24 07:24:45 2009 - Investing - Answers - Comments

A. There is no delay. There is not a final rate, I believe it is a 24hr market. The spot rate is calculated from the Interbank rate. Other banks, dealers, bureaux can quote what price they like. To answer your question the rate is decided by supply and demand. The rate is based on very large currency trades (between 9 major banks, I believe)
Answered by raysor - Mon Aug 24 09:07:53 2009

What is the best shop for exchanging foreign currency to British money to get the best value exchange?
Q. I have some Euros and American dollars that i need to exchange because i need money desparately. I'm also wondering if there is much value difference from place to place and if it is worth searching for the best place or not, or would it not make much difference where I exchange my money? I don't even know where to get money exchanged to begin with so I don't know how many or how little options I have! Can anyone help please with any knowledge on this subject?
Asked by pawz - Thu Jun 7 15:40:31 2007 - Personal Finance - 1 Answers - Comments

A. you get the best exchange rate at the airport. banks and private exchange places charge higher fee.
Answered by John - Thu Jun 7 15:44:16 2007

How are foreign exchange students treated in Japan?
Q. I am planning on going to Japan as a foreign exchange student for one semester during my junior year of high school. I am Asian, and I am told I look a bit Japanese, but I do not speak a single work of Japanese. How are foreign Asians treated in Japan and in high schools?
Asked by Ahmad - Wed May 27 21:29:26 2009 - Studying Abroad - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. There are a lot of factors to consider with foreigners and social assimilation in Japan. The fact that you are Asian will not make you blend in, as the Japanese can easily distinguish between different Asian ethnic groups. Even if you were 100% Japanese, but were born in America, you would still get a lot of attention because your dress and hair style, skin tone, mannerisms and certain body and facial features would give it away that you are not a native Japanese. Also, there has been and still remains a long prejudice in Japan with regards to their Asian neighbors, especially China and Korea. However, with the recent adoption in Japan of contemporary youth culture from their foreign neighbors, and especially Korea, the new generation of… [cont.]
Answered by Andrew K - Thu May 28 01:26:55 2009

How to be an exchange student in secondary school or in age 16 years old?
Q. I'm a Malaysian student and I want to be an exchange student in the age of 16 years old. I've been looking for it and I'm really looking forward to be an exchange student to south korea or japan. Any recommendations and suggestions are great.Thanks.
Asked by - Thu Dec 30 11:53:17 2010 - Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I was an exchange student for a year when I was 15 (and I know a few others that have done it at such a young age) 16-17 is the typical age people go on exchange, so you shouldn't have any problems. I suggest Rotary International, They are a very good organization. Good Lucl
Answered by - Fri Dec 31 11:04:46 2010

How does the exchange of money work over the Internet?
Q. Do they just tack it on your Internet bill? Do they send a bill to your house? More specifically, how does money exchange work on the stock market (online)? How do selling stuff on ebay and winning prizes over the internet play into all of this?
Asked by - Thu Jan 18 13:00:05 2007 - Other - Internet - 6 Answers - Comments

A. When buying stuff on the Internet IE e Bay)you should use pay pal or google checkout which is a service that will pay the seller by accessing either your credit card or your bank account.. whichever you authorize. Do not pay any other way! When you make stock trades or purchases on line, they also will provide you with a secure way to make your payment or trade. Most vendors (e Bay, stocks etc) do not bill you.. you must use their form of secure payment to pay.
Answered by Cheryl G - Thu Jan 18 13:10:03 2007

How do exchange rates work when doing online transactions?
Q. I bought something from ebay for 1AU, which should have been .98USD (Ebay said so), but when the transaction went through, it came out to be 1.02USD. I was just wondering what the difference in cents was...How many AU equal a USD? Could the exchange rate have changed when I made my sale, making it go up to 1.02 instead of .98?
Asked by - Fri Dec 2 12:33:26 2011 - Economics - 1 Answers - Comments

A. 1 AU = 0.98 USD if you are buying AU 1,000,000 at the forex exchange. In small transactions like yours, your bank adds a markup. Likewise, if an Australian was buying something from US, he would get only USD 0.90 for his 1AU.
Answered by Bored Goblin - Fri Dec 2 12:38:33 2011

How do you exchange your coins in the bank?
Q. I need to exchange my box of coins for bills from a bank. I heard they wouldn't charge a fee. What do I need to do? Thanks.
Asked by paul1161 - Tue Oct 31 21:27:06 2006 - Personal Finance - 5 Answers - Comments

A. If you have an account, it's usually free. They'll like it if you wrap them yourself with coin wraps. You can ask for them from a teller.
Answered by michelob86 - Tue Oct 31 21:35:31 2006

What was the exchange rate for Russian Rubles to America Dollars in the 1970's?
Q. What was the exchange rate for Russian Rubles to America Dollars in the 1970's? Please let me know where I can find this. Thank you.
Asked by Brotherbargain - Sun Sep 23 13:21:38 2007 - Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers - Comments

A. The Soviet Union set the exchange rate at 0.8 rubles to the U.S. dollar prior to 1988. This was almost entirely meaningless, however, since the ruble was not traded on legitimate currency exchanges during that time. It was illegal to take rubles out of the Soviet Union, hence they could not be spent elsewhere and therefore could not be traded outside the U.S.S.R. Tourists could exchange currency at official locations in the U.S.S.R. but there was little incentive to do so, since black market rates were much higher.
Answered by I. B. Zoxx - Sun Sep 23 18:56:30 2007

How do i become a foreign exchange student?
Q. I live in Texas and I want to become an exchange student in London, but I'mm a little confused. I want to know where do I sign up at, or if I even need to sign up? I want to know the circumstances of being an exchange student. What web site should i look at? Please if you have any information about this, please answer.
Asked by kaitluvzyou - Sun Aug 31 16:26:51 2008 - Studying Abroad - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Wow! A lot of questions. My answer applies to high school students, not university studentts. OK, first, most programs will ask for top three country choices, few to none will guarantee a particular city. I actually would recommend you NOT studying in England however. Not that I have anything against England, it's just that one of the biggest benefits of an exchange is the language immersion. Having said that, the next thing to do is find a program. There are hundreds of them and many are not particularly good. Make sure any program you look at is CSIET listed (www.csiet.org). That will give it at least SOME oversight. However, that's still over 100. Talk to your school counselor for a recommendation. Chances are they've worked with… [cont.]
Answered by - Mon Sep 1 17:23:52 2008

How do I exchange large amounts of money internationally?
Q. I have recently been working in the UK and have saved a bit of money. I am now moving back to Australia and I need to exchange and transfer the money from pounds into dollars into my Australian account. Do I do this before I leave England or do I do this when I arrive in Australia? Also will I be charged for this and if so is it a percentage or a fixed fee? Also should I do this on a day when the pound is high and the AUS dollar low?
Asked by - Sat Feb 27 07:51:27 2010 - Personal Finance - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Use half of your money to buy a draft in Australian dollars with a London Bank.Take your remaining money in pounds back home. When you exchange your pounds, exchange when its rate is high against the AUS dollar.This way you get more AUS dollars.
Answered by Eddy T - Sat Feb 27 08:55:45 2010

How does Investing in stock exchange work?
Q. I'm planning to invest in stock exchange someday. Help me understand how stock exchange works. What are the things I need to know?
Asked by wizard101z - Tue Jun 14 01:21:02 2011 - Investing - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Well you can invest in a stock exchange now because some of them are publicly traded but I think you meant invest in a stock. There are lots of good books and online information for doing this but I like some of the free information you can get from the Motley Fool web site or their books. Don't be fooled by the name. The first thing you will need is a brokerage account, preferably with a discount broker. The Motley Fool can help with that too. Then you need a reason to invest in some company, mutual fund or ETF. Until you know what you want to invest in and why, you will just be gambling. Nothing wrong with that but your returns will be probably be random. You may have to do some reading to find your reason but that's part of the fun.… [cont.]
Answered by Answer1 - Tue Jun 14 01:31:01 2011

What activities to do with exchange student staying with me?
Q. Next year i want the exchange student to stay with me, but we live in a very small town and i was wondeing what we should do with them? I live in AZ, so we will take them to the grand canyon, bu what else should we do??? My family is just my parents and i so i dont want to to get bored staying with us or anything like that. Just let me know what you think or what you would want to do if you were the exchange student. Thanks!
Asked by hellothereeveryone - Thu Nov 12 19:37:41 2009 - Studying Abroad - 1 Answers - Comments

A. It's great that your family will be hosting a student! My husband and I have hosted 5 so far, each for a full academic year. (We don't have kids of our own.) 4 of our 5 kids have been with Youth For Understanding (YFU), and I am a volunteer with YFU. For how long will the student live with you? May I assume that he/she will arrive in January? If the student is coming with an exchange organization (YFU, AFS, Rotary, etc.), he/she will be attending school, just like any other normal teenager. This will occupy much of his/her time. He/she will also be encouraged to become involved with extracurricular activities - perhaps join a sports team or at least join a club at school. It's probably a law in Arizona that you have to take visitors to the… [cont.]
Answered by Dam Engineer - Fri Nov 13 13:49:10 2009